Beaverhead High to Hold 1919 Commencement Week Activities
Beaverhead County High School prepares for commencement with 18 graduates led by Thelma Jensen and Evelyn Lloyd. Events include Junior Prom, Baccalaureate at the Methodist church, Alumni reunion at Andrus Hotel, class day with Cupid in Khaki, and Friday commencement with Mayor Joseph K. E. Monroe delivering the address. Graduates wear green and white. flower is white carnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
Thelma Jensen
Evelyn Lloyd
Ruth Innes
J. E. Mortensen
Edwin Anderson
Geneva Baker
Lawrence Fenner
Mazie Bourquin
I. Patterson
Quentin Klein
Anits Stamm
Charles Thomas
Bernard Williams
Ruby Wyatt
Stella Mayfield
Daisy Hildreth
Francis Gethaus
Elvera Grant
Humphrey
Jean Bishop
Andrus
George M. Melton
Joseph KE. Monroe
Many Shriners Visit Butte for Masonic Meetings
Dillon sent a large group to the Masonic and Shriners gatherings in Butte last week. Seven Dillon novices were initiated into Bagdad temple: R. T. Wemp, Fred Woodside, A. L. Badcon, John Peterson, Herbert Gilbert, H. G. Rodgers, C. B. Blinn.
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Dillon
Masonic and Shriners
Bute
Mysteries of
Bagdad Temple
R. T. Wemp
Fred Woodside
A. L. Badcon
John Peterson
Herbert Gilbert
H. G. Rodgers
George Lovell
Julious Rounds
M. D. Gist
Harry Schuler
Order Grants Sale Of Jones Land Cattle Lands
District court authorizes B N Stevenson as receiver to sell Jones Land Cattle company lands in Deer Lodge and Beaverhead counties. Bids open after May 17 1919 with 5 percent deposit. Details at Norris Hurd Collins law offices.
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District Court
B. N. Stevenson
Jones Land Cattle Company
Deer Lodge
Beaverhead
Stevenson
Norris, Hurd & Collins
Auction Sale of Cattle at Dillon Ranch
An auction sale of cattle will be held on Saturday April 26 at the ranch home of George Ditty three miles south of Dillon. A Smith will be in charge of the sale which promises to be a good one. The animals listed include 300 head stock cattle a registered Clydesdale stallion registered Percheron horse two grade Shire stallions a car of registered whiteface bulls 20 milch cows and Hereford bulls. A bunch of work horses farm wagons and harness will also be offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ditty
Dillon
A. Smith
Omaha Men Visit Dillon Delegation in Beaverhead County Banquet
A twenty five member booster delegation rode in from Butte and spent the day in Beaverhead County visiting business and livestock interests. A banquet at the Andrus grill featured toastmaster George M. Melton of the Montana Livestock Commission with speakers Bruce McCulloch R. D. McMannus Mayor J. H. Gilbert and Attorney H. B. Duff. The group included managers and clerks from Looming livestock firms and banks such as Wood-Oswald Co. Inter-State L. S. Co. Bowles L. S. Com. Co. and Stock Yards National Bank with Frank Randall and Claude Talbot among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Montana
Idaho
Andrus Grill
George M. Melton
Montana Livestock Commission Company
Bruce McCulloch
Drovers’ Journal Stockman
Omaha
R. D. McMannus
Armour & Co
J. H. Gilbert
H. B. Duff
Imprompt
C. F E. Coyle
W. R. Smith Co
J. Taylor
Carl A. Smith
U. 8. Yard Co
H. J. Oswald
Wood-Oswald Co
F. J. Energon
Cashier Stock Yards National Bank
Lloyd Evans
Hartford Inc. Co
Jack Sullivan
Wood Bros
Win C. Davidson
Theo. Tillettson
Mutual L. 5, Co
Co. F. Cox
Inter-State L. S. Co
James Bush
Clay Robinson & Co
Frank Randall
Claude Talbot
Ralph Jennings
Fremont Stock Yards
Biggest Shorthorn cattle deal in U S history seals in Dillon
The Brook Nook registered Shorthorn herd of 525 cattle sold to Joseph Turner of Meyers Falls Washington. Frank Brown of the Northwest Shorthorn Breeders Association negotiated the sale from Gilbert Live stock company. Turner plans to market most cattle in western Montana as Gilbert shifts to sheep.
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United States
Dillon
Brook Nook Ranch
Joseph Turner
Meyers Falls
Wash
Frank Brown
Northwest Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Carlton
Oregon
Mr. Brown
Mr. Turner
Larabee
Turner
Malt nonalcoholic brews deemed legal in Montana county
Butte April 21 County Attorney J R Jackson said malt beverages with no alcohol are not illegal in Montana. The ruling challenges a county ban in force since January 1, allowing local breweries to continue producing malt drinks while awaiting policy finality.
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Butte
Montana
J. R. Jackson
iLocal Breweries
Firemen to Stage Dance at Dillmont Park
The Volunteer Firemen announce a dance to be held Wednesday evening at Dillmont Park. The regular Firmen dance date was moved from Thursday. Proceeds will benefit the fire department and citizens are urged to attend.
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Dillmont Park
Dell shopper Mrs. J Finne visits the city today
Mrs. J Finne shops in Dell store today, visiting the city for shopping. She browses across electronics and appliances, drawing attention from onlookers and staff as she evaluates bargains and new arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Finne
Dell
Beef cattle trades surge in Beaverhead county and beyond
Beav erhead stock traders report heavy activity with barters and large lots. Hansen Packing secures 120 head from Joe Browne and buys 270 head to J Blackburn while Jorgen Jorgenson ships Hughes Ranch steers to Butte for Butte market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jorgen Jorgenson
Hughes Ranch Company
Horse Prairie
Hansen Packing Company
Butte
Beaverhead
Walter Hansen
Redrock
City Council Orders Lighting and Paving Survey Work
A special session at city hall discussed proposed lighting and paving projects. City engineers were ordered to proceed with surveys and detailed plans to advance the work.
Woodworth Sells Big Hole Ranch to Tom Pendergast
Frank Hazelbaker brokered a 250000 dollar sale of George Woodworth’s Wisdom Ranch in the Big Hole basin. The home place spans 9000 acres with ditch irrigation and fencing, plus 1000 head of cattle and 200 work horses. Woodworth will divest other Big Hole interests and spend time in southern California.
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Frank Hazelbaker
George Woodworth
Wisdom
Big Hole Basin
Tom Pendergast
Pendergast
Valley of the Big Hole
Woodworth
Big Hole
California
Shaw Buys Sheep After Prolific Purchase Spree
The article notes Joe Shaw’s sheep purchases including 28 ewes and 32 lambs with several ewes still to join. It mentions past mistaken purchases and a successful cleaning up of George Francis ranch as part of Shaw’s dealings. Sheep will be returned from Dillon where they have attended school this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shaw
Joe
Newt
George Francis
Power Plant Upgrades Planned To Meet Dillon Growth
Harry Turner visited Dillon with W. J. Cochrane to inspect Union Electric plant facilities and power lines. They outlined additions and new machinery ordered to boost capacity for anticipated town growth and expect work to begin once deliveries arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Turner
W. J. Cochrane
Butte
Union Electric Company
Turner
Dillon
Victory Loan Starts Now Big Drive Urges Subscriptions
Beav erhead seeks a 300 000 shortfall as canvassers call Thursday and Friday to close the Victory Liberty loan. J K Morse rooms host Frank Hazelbaker leading the last push with 10 percent due at subscription and 4 1 2 percent interest on bonds. The campaign appeals to every man woman and child to support Beav erhead and “send the old county over the top for the last time with flying colors.”
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Victory Liberty Loan
J. K. Morse
Frank Hazelbaker
Ancle Sam
France
Beaverhead
Old County
Sheepmen to Hold Meeting in Montana
Montana Stockgrowers Association will include the Flockmasters at its Miles City gathering and form a sheep executive committee to support the wool industry. A Helena meeting on May 1 will set uniform shearing rates and discuss other industry matters with committee members from Dillon Miles City Augusta Bozeman and other towns.
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Montana Stockgrowers’ Association
Flockmasters
Montana
Miles City
Dan Raymond
Helena
J. E. Morse
Dillon
P. Williamson
J. H. Carmichael
Augusta
Lester Work
Bozeman
T. A. Snidow
Billings
C.H. Williams
Deer Lodge
R. F. Clary
Great Falls
J.0. Berg
Lennep
C. S. McDonald
Chateau
George K. Reeder
Craig
William Rhodes
Sheridan
Schubert Sextette to Close Lyceum Series at Normal College
The season ends with the Schubert Sextette concert at the Normal College auditorium on Friday evening April 25. The six young women are noted for entertaining through music and promise a popular yet high-class program. The final number is billed as the strongest of the course.
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Lyceum
Normal College
Schubert Sextette
F B Downing Arrives from Victor for Business
F B Downing travels from Victor to attend to matters of business. He will meet local officials and attend to scheduled engagements during the visit.
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F. B. Downing
Victor
Butte Visitors Reported In City This Morning
F. L. Decker and Mr and Mrs W L Sweet along with Mr and Mrs F B Truscott were in the city this morning as visitors from Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Decker
W. L. Sweet
Truscott
Butte
Will Buy Wool in Beaverhead County This Year
R. I. Foster reports from Idaho and Utah that the American Wool company plans to operate in Beaverhead county this year. He cites past sales of a million pounds in one day and expects a strong season, noting a mild winter, ample hay, and high quality medium wool. Livingston of the American Wool company predicts price stability and immediate contracting.
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R. I. Foster
Idaho
Utah
Alex Livingston
American Wool Company
Beaverhead County
Foster
Examiner
Livingston
Wy Company
Beaverhead
Wisdom's First Store Building Now in Ashes
Wisdom April 21. Fire broke out about 8 30 p m Saturday in the old toy building recently used as a blacksmith shop and formerly Wisdom's first store occupied about 26 years ago by Emil Zorn a pioneer merchant. The cause is unknown and the wind kept flames away from the town preventing serious loss.
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Wisdom
Emil Zorn
Roads Cut Fares for Veterans' Meet in Deer Lodge
Helena Mont April 22 two thirds rate two cents a mile will be granted to delegates from all Montana points to the state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic at Deer Lodge June 10 13 Identification certificates required for the rate Final return date set for June 18 by railroad officials from the railroad administration
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Grand Army of the Republic
Deer Lodge
Narrow Escape Of Ten Year Old Boy
Melrose April 21 a ten year old boy named Frank Connor was riding on the mountain side when his horse fell and rolled into a ravine. Men rescued him. he was frightened but not seriously hurt. The horse was killed.
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Melrose
Frank Connor
Boys Have a Chance to Earn Pocket Money
The Security State Bank offers to buy clean silver dollars at ten for 10 dollars and twenty for 20 dollars. Limited quantities accepted.
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Security State Bank
Children donate to Free Milk for France fund in Dillon
The Dillon city drive shows Norman Training School pupils giving $273.54 to the Free Milk for France campaign conducted over the past month. The young donors led all participating groups in the collection effort.
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Dillon
France
Normal Training School
Ross brothers return from war service in Europe
W D Ross arrives home from overseas duty after more than a year in the service. He is met by his brother J T Ross who came from France weeks earlier. The two brothers will depart today for their home in Argenta.
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W. D. Ross
Am Brother
J. T. Ross
France
Argenta
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Shriners
Live Bunch
Boss Emerick
Tom Barrett
Hansen
Boss Enmbrick
Emerick Brothers
Wrant
Barrett
J. Blackburn
Baker City
Ore
Beaverheag County
Jack Selway
Minerick
Nick Birrer
Kansas City
Dale Metlen
C. L
Hughes
Iowa
Carpenter Brothers
Malcolm
Martin Jackson
Jesse Finsley
Woodworth Sells
T. Pendergast
F. Hazelbaker
Sib
Sherbp
Lieut
George
the Bandstand
Schubert
American. Woolen Company
Wisdom's
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