Fire destroys corrals at Martin Sorenson ranch killing four horses
A morning blaze at the Martin Sorenson ranch end of Kentucky avenue destroyed sheds and killed four horses. Dillon fire department and volunteers fought the flames, stretching a 1900 foot hose line to reach the distant barns. The fire started in a stall the previous afternoon and reignited overnight. there was no insurance recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Sorenson
Kentucky Avenue
Dillon Fire Department
Sorenson
Butalas
Larsons
H. D. Mayfield
Silver Tip Bear Killed Near Upper Bloody Dick
W C Templin reports a monster silver tip bear killed in the upper Bloody Dick country. On Sunday August 17 Will Herman and Ernest Templin were rounding horses when their band fled in fear and investigators found the massive silver tip bear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Tip Bear
Upper Bloody Dick
W. C. Templin
Dillon
Will Herman
Ernest Templin
Bloody Dick
House Party at Brearley Williams Ranch Enjoys Weekend
Walter E Brearley and Mr and Mrs Andrew P Williams hosted a three day party at their upper Ruby valley ranch. Guests from Dillon included Miss Lucy Brearley H E Kimmel and many locals who savored elaborate menus, Japanese lanterns and a large barn dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Brearley
Andrew P. Williams
Upper
Ruby Valley
Mr. Brearley
Lucy Brearley
Rockford
Illinois
H. E. Kimmel
DuQuoin
Ilinois
Dillon
Emery D. White
Jos. C. Smith
Joseph Jr
Melville Lougheed
Alma Marie
Anne Carter
C.G. Gilster
Edna Howard
W. W. Jameson
George M
Dillon Dominates Butte In 10 2 Regional Showdown
The Dillon baseball team crushes the Butte Independents 10 to 2 in a season finale, delivering pristine defense and flawless pitching led by Big Whit Leverett. George Gosman’s new bat fuels the win as every Dillon fielder shuns errors and limited Butte runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Butte Independents
Bozeman
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Butte
Dillon Boys
Big Whit" Leverett
George Gosman
Des Jardines
Bradley Tvas
Outfeld
Matt Barry
Matt
Eighteen Men Readiness as Dining Room Reopens
Eighteen hungry locals will welcome Mrs James Conger when she reopens the dining room next Monday morning after a two month closure for rest. The embargo is lifted and patrons can again enjoy the three square meals daily.
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James Conger
Condger
Candy Soap Wish From The September Page
A light note from September’s Woman’s Home Companion asks for a candy soap to make face washing pleasant. The playful line expresses a childlike wish for sweeter, tastier cleansing moments.
Forest Officers Use Air Drill in Payette Road Work
Payette National Forest officers employ a compressed air drill in mountain road construction. The rock work is extensive and the drill speeds grading, saving time and money on the project.
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Payette National Forest
Reverend Lacklen To Leave Dillon For Bozeman Post
The annual Montana Methodist conference announced appointments. Rev Jesse Lacklen will move from Dillon after three years to lead Bozeman First Methodist. He departs this week with family. A W Hamilton named successor in Dillon. Open season rules shift after October first with backcountry hunting rules unchanged for September. Fire protection in India’s forests urged to be continuous after studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Bozeman
Luccock
Montana
Dillon
Jesse Lacklen
Lacklen
First Methodist Church
A. W. Hamilton
Youthful Burglars Get Off With Fine
Last Friday the mothers of the majority of the boys who broke into Olmsted Stevenson's company attended the district court hearing in Dillon. The burglary charge was reduced to petty larceny. each boy was fined 25 dollars and ordered to pay about 89 dollars in damages. Monthly reporting to probation officer P J Gilligan in Butte was required until adulthood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olmsted-Stevenson Company
Dillon
Butte
William Murray
Ryan
Sullivan
Bee McGrath
M. J. Devitt
P. J. Gilligan
State Game Laws In Effect Until Oct 1
Recaps newly issued federal regulations on migratory bird protection and hunting hours. The notice notes no shooting before sunrise or after sunset during open season and directs readers to another page for full government regulations.
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Montana
Directors of Beaverhead Fair and Commercial Club Meet
A joint meeting of the Beaverhead County Fair Association and the Beaverhead Commercial Club is called for next Friday night at 8 30 at the Metlen Hotel. All board members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair and Commercial Club
Beaverhead County Fair Association
Beaverhead Commercial Club
Metlen
Dillon Baseball Club Disbands After Notable Season
The Dillon amateur baseball team announces its disbandment for the 1913 season due to unsatisfactory arrangements for a game next Sunday and late-season timing. They praise the players as unpaid and commend spectators for their support while planning a future dinner or smoker after settling debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Dillon Boys
Montana
Beaverhead plans bigger state fair grain exhibits and booth
Beave rhead officials announce enhanced exhibits for the state fair with Frank Hazelbaker arranging more grain and a 25 foot bleaching frame in his yard. A new Selena booth design promises a top tier display with extra help from George R Metlen while Oregon Short Line handles Helena train reservations through Mr Carruthers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hazelbaker
Selena
Beaverhead
George R. Metlen
Helena
Oregon
Alfalfa Mill to be Built in Big Timber
Big Timber Aug 21 The alfalfa mill project proposed by Dr W X Sudduth of Great Falls gains momentum with site selection by Dr Sudduth S G Hawks and T K Lee near the Northern Pacific section house Twenty five acres of Hawks ranch leased for feeding pens Two portable mills headed this way and mixer machinery shipped Grinders expected by Sept 1 with full operation by Sept 15 The plant will grind alfalfa and oats and the output will be syrun hauled by local ranchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. X. Sudduth
Great Falls
Sudduth
G. Hawks
T. K. Lee
Northern Pacific
Hawks
States hire foresters including Hawaii
Twenty two states have established state forester programs with Hawaii among new adopters. The move centralizes forest policy and timber oversight under state agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Billings Farmers Organize Purse Seed Association
Billings Montana August 27 an organization named the American Farmers Pure Seed Association has formed by Wor land area farmers with Prof B C Bulfum as permanent secretary. The group aims to unite seed growers to certify seed purity with an official stamp and seal and to supply members with reliable information. It plans to market member seed to a world market backed by the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Mont
American Farmers Pure Seed Association
Worland
Wyoming
B. C. Bulfum
Eighty Nine Degrees Shatter Heat Record in Area
The Dillon area endures a ten day heat spell with temperatures peaking at 89 degrees on Monday at the Normal College. This beats all prior days this year by three degrees and surpasses July highs of 86. The hot stretch compares unfavorably with cooler readings in Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Dillon
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Normal College
Motor Party Visits Dillon En Route to Salt Lake City
A Windy City motor party led by Ellis Geiger from Chicago stops in Dillon on Friday. Members include Mrs. Lee J Lunn Mrs Nixon W B Marma Duke and Geiger a city council member. They plan Mrs Lunns train return due to health and cancel a Yellowstone run choosing a southern return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windy City
Dillon
Salt Lake City
Lee
J. Lunn
Nixon
W. B. Marmaduke
Ellis Geiger
Chicago
Lunn
Yellowstone National Park
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Sorenson Ranch
Herman
Hawley Selway
Templin
Eph
Eph Stroller
Carney
Phippen
Knight
G. Buckley
Kinville If
Fuller
Barry
D. Buckley
Jones
Osman
Des Jardine
Longtin
Leverett
Bradley
Stephenson
Lougheed
India
Beaverhead County
Billings Farmers Organize
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