Three Women Enter County Race In Historic Bid
The county race heats up as Vera Baker seeks county clerk on the Republican ticket, Mrs. Hugh A. MacMillan aims for treasurer also on the Republican line, and Georgie Mathews files for treasurer on the Democratic ticket. Other candidates include Frank B. Williams for assessor and BE Farnsworth for the same post on the Republican side, with W. J. Cushing seeking county attorney. Community Republicans dominate early nominations with precinct committeemen named Alf Decker Armstead, E. M. Martinell Dell, and James Kirkpatrick Dillon. About 3,360 electors are registered now, with petitions due by 5 PM Saturday, August 10, per election law.
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
Dillion Orr Leads Ranch Hands In Flag Ritual
Phillip Orr son of Mr and Mrs Matt Orr instructs haymen and ranch hands at Poindexter Orr home ranch in flag raising each morning and lowering each evening. The master boy scout presides the ceremony with bugle calls and a cannon salute, enjoyed by the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillion Boy Scout
Phillip Orr
Matt Orr
Poindexter & Orr Company
Young Orr
Six-Horse Team Runaway Spooks Idaho Street
A six horse team driven by Tom Thomas bolted near the wool warehouse at noon yesterday. The out of control span dashed along Idaho street through heavy traffic, turned at Reeder street toward the railroad crossing, and was halted. No injuries or damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thomas
Idaho Street
Reeder Street
Arrest of Local Resident on Disturbance Charge
J. W. Lowe, a well known resident of the north part of the city, was arrested after a late telephone call to the sheriff's office. He was charged Friday with creating a disturbance and pleaded not guilty. Bonds were set at 250 dollars by Judge Kenison.
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 from Long Beach California after a three weeks motor trip. They traveled overland with a brief stay in Salt Lake City. The Nelsons have lived in Long Beach for two years.
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Jasper Nelson
Dillon
Long Beach
Cal
Salt Lake City
Nelsons
Local Youth Begins Army Veterinary Training at Camp Lee
Everett J. Warner, a well known county youth, leaves for Camp Lee in Petersburg Virginia to enter the United States Army veterinary training school. He will fill a deficiency in the Beav erhead ranks at the camp.
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Everett J. Warner
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Virginia
United States Army
Warner
Beaverhead
Funeral Held for Judge Everton J. Conger in Dillon
The funeral for Judge Everton J. Conger, Civil War veteran, was held at St. James Episcopal Church in Dillon with Rev. R. J. Jensen officiating. Pallbearers included Albert Stamm and Mayor J. H. Gilbert. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery after a citywide service, with Conger’s remains arriving from Honolulu.
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 21's Ducking the Army Out Here
The War Department reports Montana draftees show few exemptions while other states, especially eastern cities, see many 21 year olds claiming dependents or industrial exemptions. Appeals delay drafts as boards sort unsettled cases and no man can be drafted while their appeal is pending.
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War Department
Greenan
Montana
Lipp Brothers Arrived in Custody After Disturbance Charge
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 Goes to War After Luncheon Sendoff
Dr Hugh A MacMillan departed for Camp Logan to join the U S Army Medical Corps as a first lieutenant. He was escorted to Butte by Mrs MacMillan and son Hugh. About 30 friends attended a noon luncheon at the Andrus Hotel cafe where Attorney H G Rodgers presented a wrist watch to the departing doctor.
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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 Dates Set for September to October
Washington announces the Fourth Liberty loan will run for three weeks from September 28 to October 19. The loan is expected at 6 billion dollars with bonds paying 4 percent interest. Treasury officials aim for a concise drive to enlist more business partners and include a farmer appeal after a strong prior subscription.
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Washington
McAdoo
Treasury
Wilson
Pee
Two forgers enlist in army at Camp Lewis after Dillon arrest
Fers Fiser and George Hill, previously held on forgery charges in Dillon after Salmon City arrest, enlisted in the U S Army and were sent to Camp Lewis. Golden Browning, held for forgery, was remanded to his father from Rexburg Idaho. he had run away before harvest. Browning reportedly showed remorse after release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Fiser
Salmon City
Dillon
Camp Lewis
George Hill
Golden Browning
Rexburg
Idaho
Montana Draft Calls 1650 Men to Entrain August 26
Montana raises 1650 men to colors with quota of Beaverhead county set at 32. Telegram from Provost Marshal General Crowder to Adjutant General Greenan notes early call for Camp Lewis. More calls likely within 60 days and before mid September. Local draft boards to receive notices. embarkment date to be announced.
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Montana
Crowder
Greenan
Beaverhead County
Lewis
Many Take Outsings? Dillon's Baseball Past Recalled
Dillon once boasted teams of big league caliber and sold out crowds. Now the town favors mountain trips and picnics over baseball with many Sunday parties visiting Birch Creek Brownes lakes Boulder Pipestone Elkhorn Springs and nearby canyons. Notable attendees included Arthur Graeter W H Keller W R Stephenson Dr Brownback Helen Randolph Roy Murray and Roy Forester among others.
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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
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 Arrest Follows Uniform Remarks
Peter Wilson was arrested last Thursday night by Sheriff Wyman on sedition charges after allegedly attacking the U S Army uniform and speaking to bystanders. Stark Evans, home on furlough, was among those targeted, with remarks tying the Kaiser to his potential fate. Wilson pled not guilty at a preliminary hearing before Judge Kentson and bonds were set at 5000 dollars.
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Peter Wilson
Wyman
Wilson
United States Army
Stark Evans
Dillon
Kaiser
Evans
Kentson
Volunteers for Army Under 18 Not Wanted
Government circular tightens enlistment rules as Adjt. Gen. McCain requires clear proof of age 18 before any recruit under 18 can be accepted. Acceptable proofs include birth or baptismal certificates, school records, or guardian affidavits with legal evidence of guardianship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Congress
Adjt
Henry P. McCain
Dinner Honors Salt Lake City Guests at Local Home
Mr and Mrs Joseph Gelhaus hosted a dinner last Sunday for Mr and Mrs A Cottrell of Salt Lake City who were visiting. Twenty covers were laid with a delicious menu enjoyed by all in attendance.
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Joseph Gelhaus
A. Cottrell
Salt Lake City
Ranch sale in Melrose seals deal this week
C F Hale of Melrose visited town Monday to finalize a real estate transfer selling his Melrose area ranch to RR Hoffman.
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C. F. Hale
Melrose
RR. Hoffman
Harvesting Wheat Begins Amid Rain Surges In Beaverhead County
Wheat harvesting started on bench lands near Dillon with many fields yielding 35 to 40 bushels per acre and some farmers expecting lower crops due to heavy rains. Oats and irrigated wheat look excellent, alfalfa first cut heavy but damaged by rain, potatoes promising, and overall Beaverhead County crops remain strong despite drought and July showers.
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Dillon
O. W. Smith
Beaverhead
C. A. Green
Cornell
Green
Army and Marine Casualties in Overseas Week End
Washington reports casualties overseas for the week ending today at 1 430, bringing total to 15 196 with 283 army deaths in a single day and 2 marine deaths. The week saw 651 deaths, 732 wounded, and 47 missings plus prisoners. Army totals: 2 373 killed in action 907 died of wounds 1 514 died of disease 616 died of accidents 7 044 wounded 710 missing. Marines: 734 died 1 220 wounded 5 in enemy hands 73 missing for a total of 2 032 casualties.
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Washington
Army
Marine Corps
Friends of John W Else Report Serious Illness in California
Friends of John W. Else, veteran engineer on the Short Line and former Dillon and Lima resident, report he is seriously ill in a Los Angeles hospital from heart trouble.
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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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