Fire Destroys Beaverhead Milling Plant in Dillon
A massive early morning blaze destroyed the Beaverhead Milling and Elevator plant in Dillon. Firefighters battled flames near Pennsylvania Oil tanks, with walls collapsing and the engine saved only by a water pipe break. Estimated loss 75 000 dollars, insured partly. 8 000 9 000 bushels of wheat and 2 650 sacks of flour lost.
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Dillon
Beaverhead Milling and Elevator Company
Pennsylvania Oil Company
Oil Company
Frank Hazelbaker
Democrats Poll The Biggest Primary Vote In Dillon
Report shows record primary votes cast in Dillon with leaders in prize standings and listings of voters and prize amounts. Edna Stewart and Margaret Mullen head the race with others named as local leaders for Beaverhead County state fair princess selection.
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Dillon
Edna Stewart
Dell
Margaret Mullen
Armstead
Capehart
Wisdom
Monona Rouse
Anna Stocher
Grant
Ethel Blake
Monida
Bernice Metlen
Mazie Vanderegrift
Princess
Beaverhead County
Helena
Deli
Alice Kramer
Greatest Buick Display At Montana Auto Supply
The 1927 Buick line is showcased at Montana Auto Supply with 16 body styles on 1143, 120, and 128 inch chassis. Fred Woodside touts a new fourbearing counter-balanced crankshaft and torsion balancer reducing vibration. The display includes sport open cars and closed models, reflecting extensive Buick refinements.
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Montana Auto Supply Company
Buick
Fred Woodside
Buick Engineering
Woodside
Big 25 000 Vote Bonus Closes Saturday Night
Readers urged to rush subscriptions before Saturday night to gain 25 000 bonus votes with every 25 dollars in subscriptions. The offer applies to all contestants and can be earned multiple times, potentially deciding winners of cash prizes. Office remains open late to accept last minute renewals and new subscriptions through deadline.
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Dillon
Endurance Driver Starts 100 Hour Chevrolet Test
Jimmy Trainor began a 100 hour endurance drive in a Chevrolet touring car at 2 PM in Dillon, shackled to the wheel by Sheriff Dan Mooney. The test covers Beaverhead and Madison counties with fuel, oil, and food stops only, ending Saturday night. Trainor already holds a 125 hour record and will travel to Twin Bridges and nearby towns accompanied by G A Decker.
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Jimmy Trainor
Montana Auto Supply Company
Dan Mooney
Montana Auto
Trainor
Beaverhead County
Madison
Dillon
G. A. Decker
Chevrolet
Twin Bridges
Waterloo
Sheridan
Laurin, Alder
Rodeo Planned in Dillon With Modern Woodmen Picnic
The annual Dillon rodeo will run Sept 4 5 and 6 with the Modern Woodmen picnic. Sam Freeman supervises plans as Beaverhead County bucking horses and top riders compete for prize money.
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Dillon
Sam Freeman
Beaverhead County
Fire department makes rapid record run to curb blaze
The fire department rushed to extinguish a fire in the empty lot between The Examiner and Beaverhead Cleaners within three minutes of an alarm from The Examiner office. The blaze, likely started by smoldering weeds from last night’s mill fire, was already under control by the time units arrived. Citizens urged to inspect roofs and premises as wind and dry conditions aid spread.
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Examiner
Beaverhead Cleaners
Indiana Man Guest of Dillon Rotary Club Meeting
Jack Gelroy of Gary Indiana, brother in law of D A Galt, spoke at the Dillon Rotary weekly luncheon last Wednesday describing Gary school system and Rotary work for boys. Bud Galt organized a humorous stunt with doctors performing on A F Waldorf on a stretcher. Dr A H MacFarland and Louis Schmittroth were introduced as new members. E J Bowman of Anaconda attended as a guest.
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Jack Gelroy
Gary
Ind
D. A. Galt
Dillon Rotary
Gelroy
United States
Gary Rotary
Bud” Galt
R. D. Curry
W. H. Stephan
A. F. Waldorf
A. H. MacFarland
Louis Schmittroth
The
City Baking Company
Galt. E. J. Bowman
Anaconda
Eliel Wins in Tight County Superintendent Contest
Eliel edges O Leary and Olmsted in a close race for county superintendent. Ryburn defeats Con nelley for treasurerspan of votes and county results reflect a competitive election with key pluralities.
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Eliel
O’leary
Olmsted
Ryburn and Connelley
Genevieve O’leary
Alice Olmsted
May Sprinkle
W. C. Orr
Brenner
Nicholia
Mrs. Olmsted
Frank Ryburn
Norah Connelley
State primary yields surprise Beaverhead county results
In Beaverhead county Montana the primary nominating election produced an unexpectedly large Republican turnout and record Democratic participation. Foot Higgins and McConnell near Cooney, Evans leading, Galen and Holloway winning, Dennis and Ross under the wire with noses, as votes were counted yesterday.
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Foot
Higgins
McConnell
Evans
Cooney
Galen
Holloway
Dennis
Ross
Beaverhead County
Montana
Foot, Higgins
John M. Evans
Beaverhead County Increases Public Utilities Valuation
Beaverhead County's public utilities assessment rises by 46 425 to 4 640 227 while total county valuation grows about 1 200 000 from assessor gains and Montana Power increase. Local politics show tight races with Eliel leading Smith for state representative and Elliott ahead for county treasurer. detailed results await missing precincts.
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Public Utilities
Beaverhead County
John
Baker
State Board of Equalization
Montana Power Company
Montana Power
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Cae
Butte
Indiana
Rotary
State Board
Carroll
Comer
Myers
Smith
Frank Eliel
Eliott
Tovey
Dillon Examiner
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