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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1930
Page
4
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Montanans express regret as President Hoover cancels planned Western vacation due to national duties in Washington. They praise his leadership during crises and emphasize his absence is not a political maneuver but a necessary service. Local admiration remains strong for his past hospitality.
Impartial observers note Montana counties south of the Big Hole report distress elsewhere but find green spots here. They cite alfalfa yields, rising grain and meat prices, and abundant hay as signs of a thriving livestock economy aided by bountiful rains and irrigated pastures in southwestern Montana.
The Dillon case involving T. A. Marque known as the mystery man appears closed as Marque departs on a one way ticket to Salt Lake. He receives an honorary escort and a six month suspended sentence in the county jail from Judge George before leaving, with no expressed regret.
Dan Mooney and John Gelhaus compete in a rattlesnake market. Gelhaus and his daughter found a 52 inch timber rattler near Lovell’s valley while berry picking. Returning to the car, Mrs Gelhaus spotted a moving inner tube by the tire and Gelhaus killed a second 49 inch timber rattler with his six shooter.
During a thirty day moving period in New York City before May 1 about 91800 telephones were installed or removed. Manhattan led with 50600 changes followed by Brooklyn Queens and Staten Island and the Bronx. Nearly 30000 telephone changes occurred within seven days.
Emery Keller came home Tuesday from an extended stay in Indiana. He says the heat there didn’t trouble him much and he enjoyed time with relatives and old friends. Traveling along the Lincoln Highway through central Illinois, Iowa, Omaha, Cheyenne, and Pocatello, he found crops fair to good with wheat and oats near average and corn slightly short. He says conditions along the route are generally better than harsher reports suggested, and Beaverhead looks well with splendid pastures this year pleasing an old stockman.
Mrs. T. E. Gilbert hosted a Saturday golf breakfast for Mrs. Emrys White who is visiting from Santa Ana, California. After the meal the ladies played a round of golf at the Tom Thumb course.
Peter Peterson received a six month suspended jail term on Tuesday from Judge George Opp after a Monday arrest by Sheriff Orr and Chief Nelson. The case stems from a drunk and disorderly charge.
Joe Metlen from the Armstead area reported in town Monday that haying is not yet finished due to rains. He said delays and losses are offset by higher pasture value, new green grass on the hills, and recovering meadows. The second alfalfa crop is starting rapidly and should be larger than the first.
Frank Little former Beaverhead high school star and freshman squad member at Oregon State left Thursday for Corvallis Oregon to begin pre season training. He has been named to the varsity squad for the year.
The green corn season is underway with rising sales and lower prices. At Pure Food store, about 80 dozen ears are sold daily, roughly 960 ears.
John G. Lonsdale urges bankers and business leaders to adopt scientific methods like the microscope. He argues economic research clears guesswork, revealing basic factors behind success and failure across production, distribution, and finance, shaping safer travel, stronger materials, and better outcomes for society.
John G. Lonsdale president of the American Bankers Association says the group daily studies every phase of banking and shares findings with about 20,000 members. Investigations aid beneficial legislation, improved practices, and a stronger banking system assisted by 45,000 trainees in the American Institute of Banking.
Denver report shows expanding American Institute of Banking curriculum since 1918. Speaker notes growth from three courses to ten with new subjects in operation, organization, and management planned, reflecting broader scope in banking education.
The article contrasts slow business evolution with a rapid modern tempo. It notes that changes now occur like the second hand, becoming highly visible and challenging firms to keep up with the pace and impact of innovation.
content summarizes violent events: Yer Yago killed by Yellowstone and Charlie Hope near Bedrock. arrests made but no cooperation. Fred Stone captures George Thompson the rape suspect after 31 days chasing from Dillon to Wind River country. burglaries at W H Spearin home with a thwarted entry. Eastman uses tarantula on a string to frighten girls.
A Black gentleman retaliated when two intoxicated white men argued on the street. He warned a loud-mouthed white man to show respect and delivered a decisive punch. A separate post office safe-d smashing attempt by amateurs yielded little cash. A Park County rancher warned others in a veiled threat over his missing wife, promising lethal consequences.
A herd of elk and deer were seen roaming Lima last week, unafraid of buildings and tracks, likely driven from timber by fires. Deputies found a cache of giant powder near a bank robbery suspect’s camp by the Patterson ranch, later taken to the county jail.
The Riverside club plans a meeting with Mrs. Lorain Spencer on Wednesday September 3. Miss Anna Batterson Miss Marjorie Stevenson and B N Stevenson drove to Butte on Wednesday. Deputy Sheriff Paris ONeill and family visit Dillon from Leadore. Mr and Mrs Fred Huber left for California after weeks of visiting relatives. Mrs W M Stone returned from Missoula where she attended the Eastern Star grand chapter and visited relatives.
Rev. T. J. Simons leads reestablishment of regular worship next Sunday. Church school starts at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11. Congregation expected to attend both morning features. Sermon will address a Labor Day theme.
Ruel Carballo, 34, was arrested in Salt Lake City and is held in connection with the murder of Chief Tendoy near Lima two months ago. He is reportedly among the men who beat the aged Indian with clubs in a camp near Lima.
Mike Rebich, a southern valley rancher, appeared in district court last Saturday on a charge of interfering with an irrigation ditch under court decree. He was found guilty and fined $200.
The first English settlement in New England was at the Kennebec River mouth in 1607 by the Popham colony. Fort St. George housed a storehouse and fortifications. President Popham died next year and winters’ severity led to the colonists abandoning the settlement.
Notice announces a legal business meeting of the First Evangelical Lutheran church in Dillon Montana for Saturday September 6 1930 at 730 PM in the old Catholic church. It covers Lutheran services on Sunday September 7 at 11 AM and a brief St Luke's American Lutheran congregation meeting after the service. Sunday School for Lutheran parents and children at 10 AM September 7 with books requested.
Sheriff W. C. Orr arrested Martin Hunter and Howard Rants near Dell after they allegedly took bedding a gun and other items from the Rife ranch last Saturday evening. Frank and Ike Rife tracked the suspects to where they were captured.
J A Page and J T Boyer prepare to open a modern auto shop at Helena corner. They are longtime city mechanics and will offer motor rebuilding battery and ignition work along with general repairs.
Cattle ranch 2 600 acres at 10 per acre and a 1 060 acre tract at 15. Sheep ranch 1 480 acres at 10 50 per acre with forest permit. Dairy and hay farm 440 acres at 7 000. A80 acres at 12 000 all irrigated and productive. Easy terms. Now is bargain time. C C Newman Dillon Montana.
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