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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1916
Page
12
Republican candidates announce for Beaverhead county offices in 1916 including W G Gilbert for county attorney and W Conger for clerk of the court. Primary election set for August 29 1916 with Dillon Montana listed as the location.
The sheriff of Beaverhead County is subject to the will of the electors at the August 29 1916 primary. CC Wyman.
G Williams and T Williams announce candidacy for Beaverhead County auditor subject to Republican primary voters in August 1916. They seek nomination and honor of the electors.
Beaver head county voters will decide August 29, 1916 on the nomination of Miss Elizabeth Sutherland for county superintendent of schools in the primary election.
A candidate announces his run in the Republican primary. P. Thomas declares intent to seek the party nomination and compete in forthcoming elections.
The clerk and recorder announces candidacy for renomination as Beaverhead county official. He states the choice rests with Republican voters at the August primary.
State senator from Beaverhead county subject to the will of the electors at the primary election of August 29 1916. O W Robison.
Judson P. Best declares his bid for the Republican nomination at the Beaverhead county primary to be held August 29, 1916, subject to the action of Republican electors.
State senator candidate George R. Featherly faces voter action in Beaverhead County at the August 29 1916 primary election. The notice names Featherly as the subject for electoral decision.
L C Ford Sr of Lima announces candidacy for renomination as Coroner on the Republican ticket in the primary on August 29, 1916.
Burt Adams Tower announces for Surveyor and John A Nyhart seeks the Republican primary nomination for Beaverhead County Assessor. Both statements specify candidacy on the GOP ticket for the 1916 election process.
Be urged as candidate for county clerk and recorder of Beaverhead County subject to the August 29 1916 primary election by voters. Madison Dyer is the name presented for this office.
A 1916 primary election statement by D. V. Erwin seeks re election as Beaverhead County sheriff On August 29 1916 he vows to faithfully discharge the duties of the office to the best of his ability on the Republican ticket subject to the will of the electors.
John Ewing named as assessor of Beaverhead County in 1916, with local officials confirming his candidacy and duties for the upcoming year.
Melstone and Farmers start a new creamery stock purchase while Big Sandy advances a large elevator project and a flouring mill planned by October 1. North Central Montana shows oil and gas prospecting. Great Falls Missoula cutoff of the C M St Paul Ry will be rushed to completion next spring.
B W Emerick announces candidacy for Democratic nomination for assessor of Beaverhead County subject to primary on August 29 1916 Grant Haines also mentioned in the notice as part of the slate.
Fred Rife declares his candidacy for nomination as clerk of the district court at the primary on August 29, 1916. The filing notes are officially presented by the Clerk of the Court.
R. W. Boone announces as a candidate for auditor on the Democratic ticket in Beaverhead County for the August 29, 1916 primary election.
Surveyor W. E. Chapman is a county surveyor candidate subject to the will of the voters at the primary election on August 29, 1916.
Sheriff Jack Barrett announces his candidacy to voters for the August 29 1916 primary election. The filing signals his intent to seek election in the upcoming local contest.
Beaverhead County electors face a primary decision on Anthony H. French for county treasurer. The notice names French as the candidate subject to the primary action.
County Superintendent candidate Mayme French announces her run for renomination on the Democratic ticket. She seeks the voters of Beaverhead County's support at the August primary.
A candidate declares intent to run for county auditor on the democratic ticket subject to Beaverhead county electors at the August 29 1916 primary election.
Democratic primary for Beaverhead County treasurer scheduled August 29, 1916. George Wolfe named as candidate in the filing notice.
Be aware Beaverhead county voters are informed of Frank P. Bulger seeking the Democratic nomination for clerk and recorder at the August primaries. This notice announces his candidacy and aligns with party processes.
A candidate announcement from J B Shaw of Wisdom Montana seeks the Democratic nomination for Beaverhead County commissioner at the primary election. The message addresses Beaverhead county voters directly and states Shaw’s candidacy.
A Dillon letter from Grant E. Finch of Montana State Normal College predicts strong prospects for the Beaverhead Alberta oil fields. He notes the site is a wide valley with horizontal beneath-surface formations and oil shale exposure in Smallhorn canyon, expecting oil at 1500 to 2000 feet, urging local support and disciplined company management.
A scan of notes recalls events and people connected to Dillon and Montana. Highlights include upcoming Republican primaries, local visits by Wm Owsley and Judge Showers, Bella Rife’s return from Birch Creek teaching, and planning for the College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts cornerstone in Bozeman. Reports cover hay crop abundance, Polaris shipments, Old Faithful Mining’s Bald Mountain work, and AOUW Montana grand lodge delegates from Dillon.
The Committee on Student Help at the Normal college seeks places for students to earn by the hour or work for board. Interested parties may contact Nina M. Nash, Stella Henderson, Mrs. L. R. Free, or Elizabeth Hinshaw. Also note the Examiner Want Column for lost found or buying and selling items.
Helena lines announce standard reduced fares to support the state fair. Bozeman to Three Forks sees gas motor car service on the Gallatin Valley line. Great Falls reports building contracts exceeding a million dollars this year. Lewistown and Denver investors buy Hanover Gypsum properties seven miles west of town.
A candidate argues for improved education in Montana. She claims every county superintendent is female and that most public school children are under thirteen. She notes experience as a teacher in all grades and five years as a principal, and asks for votes to support better schools for Montana.
Montana state land office plans public sales of 100000 acres in 11 counties over the next three months high bidders at or above appraised value will win. Applications due five weeks before sale dates with four weeks of advertising. Sales occur in Fallon Prairie Dawson Richland Meagher Musselshell Teole Teton Valley Blaine Hill Chateau Fergus Beaverhead Madison with dates through October.
Frank Hazelbaker of Dillon reports the Big Hole hay crop this year is the best in at least 19 years and will fatten thousands of cattle. He notes the area is premier hay country and mentions plans for a mid September commemoration with broncho busting and a battle reenactment by locals, cowboys, Indians and soldiers.
Montana and Utah experience unusual prosperity with rising settler influx and capital. Analysts note lower quirky laws compared with neighboring regions, boosting migration and economic confidence in both states.
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