Women Enter County Races In Livelihooded Run
Three women join the county race for offices never held by women before. Vera Baker seeks clerk and recorder on the republican ticket. Mrs. Hugh A. MacMillan aims for county treasurer on the republican ticket. Georgie Mathews runs for treasurer on the democratic ticket. Also listed are other republican aspirants for assessor, county attorney, and precinct committeeman positions with filing deadlines looming August 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Baker
Hugh A. MacMillan
Georgie Mathews
Frank B. Williams
BE. G. Farnsworth
W. J. Cushing
Alf Decker
Armstead
E. M. Martinell
Dell
James Kirkpatrick
Dillon South Central
Secretary of State
Young Orr Leads Flag Raising at Poindexter & Orr Ranch
Phillip Orr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Orr, instructs haymen and ranch hands at Poindexter & Orr in proper flag etiquette. A master boy scout, he presides at morning flag raising with bugle calls and a cannon salute, and oversees the evening lowering ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillion Boy Scout
Phillip Orr
Matt Orr
Poindexter & Orr Company
Young Orr
Six-Horse Team Flees Through Idaho Street
A six horse team driven by Tom Thomas bolted from the wool warehouse area at noon yesterday. The horses tore up Idaho street through crowded traffic, turned at Reeder street, and headed toward the railroad crossing before being halted. No injuries or damage were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thomas
Idaho Street
Reeder Street
Arrest of J W Lowe on Disturbance Charge Pleads Not Guilty
A late Thursday call to the sheriff led to the arrest of J. W. Lowe a well known resident of the north part of the city. Friday he was charged with creating a disturbance which he pleaded not guilty to. Judge Kension set bonds at $250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff’s Office
J. W. Lowe
Kenison
Nelsons Complete Overland trip to Dillon from Long Beach
Mr and Mrs Jasper Nelson and their three children arrived in Dillon last Wednesday evening from Long Beach California after a three week motor trip. They traveled overland with a short stop in Salt Lake City. The Nelsons have lived in Long Beach for the past two years.
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Jasper Nelson
Dillon
Long Beach
Cal
Salt Lake City
Nelsons
Warner Leaves for Army Veterinarian Training Camp
Everett J. Warner, a well known county youth, departed Monday afternoon for Camp Lee in Petersburg Virginia to enter the United States Army training school for veterinarians. He will fill a deficiency in the Beaverhead ranks at that post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett J. Warner
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Virginia
United States Army
Warner
Beaverhead
Funeral for Judge Everton J. Conger in Dillon
The funeral of Judge Everton J. Conger was held at St. James Episcopal Church in Dillon with Rev. R. J. Jensen officiating. The service featured a Dillon choir, floral tributes, and pallbearers including Albert Stamm and Mayor J. H. Gilbert. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everton J. Conger
Dillon
St. James Episcopal Church
R. J. Jensen
Albert Stamm
Ernest Orr
W.C. Orr
J. H. Gilbert
Frank Nelson
Mountain View
Honolulu
Joseph B. Poindexter
Helen
Ray Conger
Lewistown
Dwight Conger
Spokane
No 21s Ducking the Army Out Here
The War Department reports Montana draftees show few exemptions while eastern cities note many youths claim dependents or industrial grounds. Appeals backlog delays drafts as boards settle cases. no man can be drafted while his appeal is unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Greenan
Montana
Lipp Brothers Held After Disturbance Reports
Phillip Lipp and T. J. Lipp were brought in from Lima yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Wyman. One is accused of drunkenness and the other charged with disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Lipp
T. J. Lipp
Lima
Wyman
Dr MacMillan Entering Army Service With Farewell Luncheon
Dr Hugh A MacMillan left for Camp Logan in Arkansas to join the U S Army Medical Corps as a first lieutenant. About 30 friends attended a Friday noon stag luncheon at the Andrus Hotel cafe where Attorney H G Rodgers presented the doctor a wrist watch as a parting gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh A. MacMillan
Camp Logan Root
Little Rock
Arkansas
Medical Corps
United States Army
Butte
MacMillan
Hugh
Andrus Hotel
H. G. Rodgers
Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign Opens September 28
Washington announces the Fourth Liberty loan will run three weeks from September 28 to October 19 with an expected $6 billion total and bonds at 4 percent. Treasury aims for an intensive, shorter drive to recruit business workers and allow farmer support to grow. President Wilson has been invited to speak but has not confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdoo
Treasury
Wilson
Pee
Two forgers enlist in army after Dillon arrest
F Fiser and George Hill, both charged with forging, enlisted at Salmon City and were sent to Camp Lewis. Browning, also jailed, was remanded to his father from Rexburg Idaho after running away before harvest season. Browning showed penitence after release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Fiser
Salmon City
Dillon
Camp Lewis
George Hill
Golden Browning
Rexburg
Idaho
1650 Montana Men Called to Entrain August 26
One thousand six hundred fifty Montanans are called to the colors Monday August 26 per a telegram from Provost Marshal General Crowder received by Adjutant General Greenan. Beaverhead county quota is 32. Men will go to Camp Lewis. more calls expected within 60 days, with further announcements on entrainment dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Crowder
Greenan
Beaverhead County
Lewis
Many Take Outsings in Dillon Baseball Recalled
Dillon once a big league caliber baseball town drew crowds as bluebird season returned. Now leisure shifts to mountain trips and picnics with many locals traveling to Birch Creek Brownes lakes and Elkhorn Springs for Sunday outings.
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Dillon
Bluebirds
Union Association
Butte
Ogden
Salt Lake
Birch Creek
Brownes’ Lakes
Boulder
Pipestone
Elkhorn Springs
Upper
Bloody Dick
Blacktail
Argenta Lakes
Lima Dam
Stone Creek
Arthur Graeter
W. H. Keller
W. R. Stephenson
Brownback
Helen Randolph
Joseph Smith
Roy Murray
Roy Forester
Brownes' Lakes
Jack Reece
W. C. Jennings
Kate Sullivan
Mille Adams
Elfreda Williamson
Fred Woodside
Walter Grimes
Firestone Springs
Elkhorn
Miss Laura Springle Visits Sister in Salmon City Idaho
Miss Laura Springle returns from a month long visit at the home of her sister Mrs. MacPherson Pyeatt in Salmon City Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Springle
Mrs. MacPherson Pyeatt
Salmon City
Idaho
Charged With Sedition After Town Night Incident
Peter Wilson was arrested last Thursday night by Sheriff Wyman on a charge of sedition. If not stopped, he might have been harmed by angry bystanders who heard his remarks about the U S Army uniform. He allegedly attacked the Kaiser while Stark Evans of Dillon was on furlough. Wilson pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing before Judge Kentson. bonds were set at 5,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Wilson
Wyman
Wilson
United States Army
Stark Evans
Dillon
Kaiser
Evans
Kentson
Volunteers for Army Under 18 Not Wanted
Notice states min enlistment age is 18 by congress and cites a circular from Adjutant General Henry P. McCain. It warns recruiters to verify age before enlisting and lists acceptable proofs such as birth certificate or guardian affidavit with legal evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Congress
Adjt
Henry P. McCain
Dinner Honoring Salt Lake Visitors At Gelhaus Home
Mr and Mrs Joseph Gelhaus entertained last Sunday for Mr and Mrs A Cottrell of Salt Lake City who were visiting the city. Twenty covers were laid, a delicious menu was served and enjoyed by those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gelhaus
A. Cottrell
Salt Lake City
Hale sells Melrose ranch to RR Hoffman
C F Hale from Melrose was in town Monday to close a deal selling his Melrose area ranch to RR Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Hale
Melrose
RR. Hoffman
Harvesting Wheat Began Near Dillon Despite Rainfall
Beaverhead county reports a strong wheat and hay harvest with yields varying by farm. Some fields expect 35 to 60 bushels per acre while others will be lighter. overall irrigated crops and oats are excellent and alfalfa first cut was heavy but damaged by rain.
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Dillon
O. W. Smith
Beaverhead
C. A. Green
Cornell
Green
U S Casualty Totals Rise in Overseas War Report
Washington reports weekly overseas casualties totaling 15 196 with 283 killed in the army list the largest single day figure and 2 in the marine corps. The week shows 651 deaths 732 wounded and 47 missing or prisoners. Army totals: 13 164 casualties with 2 373 killed 907 died of wounds 1 514 died of disease 616 other. Marines total 2 032 with 734 deaths 1 220 wounded 73 missing.
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Washington
Army
Marine Corps
Friends of John W. Else Ill in Los Angeles Hospital
Friends of John W. Else a veteran engineer on the Short Line and former resident of Dillon and Lima report he is seriously ill in a Los Angeles hospital due to heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Else
Dillon and
Lima
Los Angeles
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Duff
Dillon Oil Company
Denver
Judge Conger
DR. Macmillan
Justice Court
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