Jerome Baxter Dies in Dillon at 75 After Illness
Jerome Baxter a longtime Dillon resident died last Wednesday at his west side home after a brief illness with pneumonia and jaundice. He was born in Albany in 1847 and had varied early adventures, later working in Dillon and Sac City. Survived by wife and son, plus four sisters, his funeral Sunday was conducted by Rev. May with interment in Mountain View Cemetery.
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Dillon
Mountain View
Jerome Baxter
West Side
Baxter
California
May
Presbyterian Church
Albany
New York
Black Hills
Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa
Sac City
Allie King
Childen
J. Anson
Dearie
John W. Lusher
Eliel Brothers
Oxnard
Cal
Dry land farmer uncovers long lost Uncle Sam money
Ed Johnson, a farmer on the east bench, found a roll of Uncle Sam greenbacks worth 110 dollars while digging a post hole. The worn bills show long exposure, likely dropped by a shepherd of the hills years ago. He turned the money to the bank for government salvage.
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Ed Johnson
East Bench
Uncle Win
Johnson
Still Confiscated Near Bar Ratt Station
A full operation still was found in Squirrel Gulch near Bar Ratt station last Friday. John Swetich was arrested after officers seized a hundred gallon still mash and five gallons of liquor. Swetich pled guilty in justice court and was bound over to district court on $250 bond. he pled guilty Monday and faces sentencing today.
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Squirrel Gulch
Barratt Station
John Swetich
Swetich
Justice Court
Wight at Shelby Is Cinch Declared for July Fourth Fight
Lloyd F. Molumby state American Legion commander and Dempsey Gibbons promoter said the Shelby July 4 fight is set with terms agreed and contracts near signing. He traveled with Earl T. Vance from Salt Lake City to Great Falls via Dillon, arriving noon in a Mercedes plane.
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American Legion
Earl T. Vance
Great Falls
Dillon
Salt Lake City
Molumby
Examiner
Shelby
Kearns
King
Los Angeles
Chicago
Salt Lake
Vance
Fred Woodside
Infant Boy Dies and Is Buried in City
Raoul Sanders Markland infant son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Markland died Sunday afternoon at the grandparents home in the city He was born November 30 in Weiser Idaho and brought here last week by his parents The funeral was held Monday at the Presbyterian church with Rev May officiating and burial at Mountain View Cemetery Attending were Ira Sanders Miss Vashti Sanders and Sigurd Augensen of Manhattan and Mrs Markland formerly Miss Vera Sanders
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Raoul Sanders Markland
Ralph Markland
Presbyterian Church
Mountain View
May
Weiser
Idaho
Ira Sanders
Vashti Sanders
Sigurd Augensen
Manhattan
Markland
Vera Sanders
Hartwig and Melton Enter State Handball Tournament
Bud Hartwig and George Melton travel to Great Falls to compete in the state handball tournament. They will participate in both doubles and singles events at the host venue.
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Bud Hartwig
George Melton
Great Falls
Rotary Club Plans Boys Week in Dillon Beginning April 29
The Dillon Rotary club will host Boys Week with at least three meetings featuring boys as guests. Activities include an April 29 Sunday religious service for boys, a May 2 address and get-together at the training school auditorium, and a May 5 picnic at Dillmont park with athletic events and entertainment. All city and surrounding country boys invited.
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Rotary Club of
Dillon
Rotary
Rotary Club
Training School
Dillmont Park
St Hustlers Examiner s Auto Contest Begins
First list of entries appears below more candid dates to enter next week nominations now open not too late to enter get in race and win a wealth of rich prizes await most enterprising campaigners in this Everybody Wins contest.
Nominated entries listed for Examiner prize automobile contest
The Examiner publishes an alphabetical list of candidates nominated for the prize automobile subscription contest. Entries appear without regard to standings, reflecting a formal nomination roster from A to Z.
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Examiner
Dillon Examiner Launches Grand Prize Subscription Drive
The Dillon Examiner unveils a six week subscription contest offering a 1923 Buick touring car valued at 1082 dollars as top prize, plus a radio receiving set and a free all expenses paid Yellowstone trip. Cash commissions of 20 percent are offered for non prize winners who stay active, with contestants from within 100 miles of Dillon invited to join. The plan aims to boost subscribers and rewards hustlers across Dillon and surrounding areas.
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Dillon Examiner
Examiner
Beaverhead Motors Company
Pathe
Westinghouse
Yellowstone National Park
Canon
Frat Members Plan Missoula State Meeting Attendance
Dr R Dy Curry set to leave tonight for Missoula to attend a state college fraternity meeting with several Dillon College men expected to join.
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R. Dy
Curry
Missoula
Hig College Fraternity
Dillon College
Dillon Lands Stock Men's Convention
Dillon secured the 89th Montana Stockmen's Association convention for next April after a hard fight with Great Falls. Senator Frank A. Hazelbaker and Beaverhead county citizens helped land the event with Miles City sessions aiding the bid. The Rotary club in Dillon is expected to lead preparations to entertain the visiting dignitaries and prominent guests.
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H. S. Gimble
Rotary Club of
Dillon
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Montana Stockmen’s Association
Hazelbaker
Beaverhead County
Miles City
Great Falls
Old Town
Rotary Club
Was Not Robbed Charges Dismissed Against Men
A report stated Will Stinson, a crippled resident of Butte, was robbed of money and watch then left in his room at Bennett hotel. Mike Henry and Cassie Caffee were arrested but released after it appeared they were taking Stinson for treatment and were jailed briefly due to intoxication before resuming their trip with him.
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Will Stinson
Bennett Hotel
Butte
Mike Henry
Cassie Caffee
Stinson
Hunter's Springs
Health official praises Dillon eateries as cleanest yet
C K R M Shea from the state health department spent several days in Dillon inspecting eating houses and other establishments under sanitary jurisdiction. He praised the restaurants as among the best in the state and urged replacing rusty gunboats with glazed china ware or enamel containers, noting two meat markets were in excellent condition.
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R. M. Shea
State Health Department
Dillon
State Department
Shea
Missoula Infant's Illness Takes Life
Frank Caskin was summoned to Missoula last Thursday due to his baby daughter's illness born on April 10. The child died Saturday and was interred in Missoula. Mrs. Caskin, staying with sister Mrs. W. E. Barry, is recovering and plans to return home in two weeks.
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Frank Caskin
Missoula
Babyland
District Court to Convene May 7 With Ten Cases
A May term of the district court opens May 7 with ten cases on the docket, two criminal. The schedule lists robbery, prohibition violation, damages and debt matters from May 7 to May 17, including cases against Oregon Short Line and numerous Dillon residents. The jurors and calendar reflect a mix of criminal and civil actions across multiple dates.
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State of Montana
Geo. Gable
Chas. Seybold
John Butala
Union Electric Co
Andrus Hotel
Beatrice Carey
Annabel Desmond, Jr
Thos. Pierce
James Blair
R. B. Caswell
Lucille F. West
Maude Allen
W. J. Farmer
Wm. Logan
John A. West
Oregon Short Line
D. A. Sullivan
Oregon Short Line Co
Plea in Assault Case Leads to Fine in Justice Court
Mike Sweiich pleaded guilty in the justice court Friday to third degree assault and was fined eight dollars, which he paid. The charge stemmed from an alleged strike against the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas McGhen, leading to his arrest.
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Mike Sweiich
Justice Court
Chas, McGhen
Drive Against Predatory Birds and Animals
The Anglers' club announces a second predatory drive next Sunday led by captains C. C. Thornton and Hiram Brundage. Participants must sign up by Saturday with either captain. entry is 25 cents, with prizes for top scorers. The event runs from sunrise to six PM with a public exhibit at Dillon Service station.
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C. C. Thornton
Hiram Brundage
Anglers
Dillon
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