Livestock Aid Plan Led by Selway in Conservation Division
Senator E. O. Selway heads a livestock conservation division for wartime needs with counties Beaverhead Madison Silver Bow Deer Lodge and Powell. County chairmen were named for each area and assistants listed for Beaverhead to bolster extended loan options and beef meat conservation strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Selway
Beaverhead
Madison
Silver Bow
Deer Lodge
Powell
Bristow
W. S .Tash
Polaris
L. C. Stocker
Grant
H. C. Patterson
Dell
Emory Keller
Lima
G. R. Featherly
Dillon
James Doyle
Lakeview
Selway
Examiner
Cornell
License Needed to Handle Explosives in Beaverhead County
County Clerk J S Baker has been named register of explosive licenses in Beaverhead County, issued licenses to local dealers, and outlined drastic rules. Dealers must hold a purchaser’s license with stated purposes and quantities, annual reports on stock, and aliens barred from buying explosives. Licenses cost 25 cents. ammunition is exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Baker
Beaverhead
Baker
Secretary Raymond Receives Large Montana Stockmen Payouts
D. W. Raymond, secretary of the Montana Livestock Commission, deposited 50482 to the Montana stockmen from Chicago buyers. From July 1 to November 1 total funds forwarded were 140264 with 111935 paid on proof of ownership. Approximately 50000 remains held awaiting ownership proof as Chicago congestion eases. No reports after November 12 were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Raymond
Montana Livestock Commission
Montana
Chicago
Raymond
Men Optimistic About Gentle Autumn Weather
The mild fall and present pleasant winter weather are seen as a godsend by livestock men. They report easier feeding, substantial hay savings, and cattle in good condition ready to endure the upcoming winter with little concern.
Bechtold Arrested in Leadore on Whiskey Charge
Dillon man Frank Bechtold was arrested by Deputy Ed Widdowson at Leadore on a whiskey possession charge. He pleaded guilty to drunkenness before Judge Casterlin, was fined 250 dollars plus costs, whiskey confiscated, and released after payment. He faces future scrutiny on trips to Lemhi county. Salmon Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bechtold
Dillon
Ed. Widdowson
Leadore
Salmon
Bechtold
Casterlin
Gilmore
Lemhi County
Salmon Herald
Faller resigns to enlist in U.S. Army quartermaster corps
Joseph Faller resigns as assistant cashier of Beaverhead State Bank to enlist in the United States Army quartermaster department. Melville Lougheed succeeds him at the First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Faller
Beaverhead State Bank
Quartermaster Department
United States Army
Fuller
Dillon
Melville Lougheed
First National Bank
Faller
Draft Deserter in the Toils of the Law
Adolph Bobinac arrested last week on a charge of being a deserter. He was taken to Butte Saturday and turned over to federal authorities. Bobinac was drafted from Beaverhead county and should have reported to Camp Lewis with the last contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Bobinac
Butte
Bobinac
Beaverhead County
Camp Lewis
Lima Visitor Nick Birrer Drops By County Seat
Nick Birrer spent last Friday as a visitor in Lima visiting the county seat. He toured local offices and spoke briefly with officials about community matters during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Birrer
Lima
Mrs Myrtle Brown Wins Alienation Suit For 250
District court reports a verdict for plaintiff Annie Roe and partner claim against John Halligan estate after a long trial. Dillon Implement Co. vs J B Sodergren by default. Myrtle Brown vs Miss Della Ayers sought 20000 damages. jury awards 250. Woodward Brothers vs Montana Livestock Commission began yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Roe
John Halligan
Dillon Implement Company
J. BE. Sodergren
Myrtle Brown
Della Ayers
Woodward Brothers
Montana Livestock, Commission Company
Some Teachers Must Pay Others Need Not
The public school teachers retirement salary fund law is being challenged in court. The attorney general says teachers teaching before March 8, 1915 may only be liable if they agree in writing to join the act. Those hired after March 8, 1915 must contribute $1 monthly. those already teaching may avoid it if they do not elect to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
L. D. Glenn
Wheatland County
Greenan Shows Cost Of Selective Draft
Adjutant General Phil Greenan released a report detailing Montana draft costs. It itemizes local board compensation 9569 dollars and district board compensation 1952 dollars plus clerks 17378.27 dollars and travel 2733.92 dollars. Office rent 676 dollars and supplies 3694.66 dollars plus registration 5011.02 dollars. Outstanding debt is estimated at 9000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Phil Greenan
Crowder
Miss Elizabeth Sutherland Attends State Teachers Meeting
Miss Elizabeth Sutherland was in Butte last week to attend the meeting of the state teachers association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sutherland
Butte
State Teachers’ Association
Dillon banks show gain in total deposits
Bank reports from Dillon institutions show nearly five million dollars in deposits on the 20th of last month. First National Bank footings were 4 027 828 11 and deposits 3 627 108 79. State Bank of Dillon deposits 1 062 735 66. Beaverhead State and Security State banks also post gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
First National Bank of
Liberty Loan
State Bank of Dillon
Security State Bank
Beaverhead State Bank
Hauling Lumber to Elkhorn Sparks Spring Resort Plans
Over the past two weeks cement and other building materials have been freighted to the Hilhorn district as Dillon and Grasshopper residents donate labor. A $5 000 plunge will begin in spring with sand and gravel hauling contracted and a hotel and clubhouse planned for guest accommodations. An automobile road from the canyon to Elkhorn springs is planned to enhance motoring access and summer home sites have been laid out by about fifteen residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilhorn
Grasshopper
Dillon
Forestry Department
Elkhorn Springs
Nelson Fined In J P Court For License Misrepresentation
Carl Nelson was fined $25 and court costs by Judge Kenison for obtaining a fishing license under false pretenses. He pleaded guilty to buying a citizen's license instead of an alien license last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P
Carl Nelson
Kenison
Nelson
Record Breaking Calf at Freeman Ranch Surges in Size
Freeman raises a remarkable calf weighing 125 pounds at ten days old. The calf is described as half Holstein and half Durham and one of the biggest calves in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Freeman
Freeman
Holstein
Durham
Grannis Arrested Over Ranch Gate Trespass Charge
Grannis was arrested last week after Tom Dubois of Beaverhead Ranch Company accused him of cutting a gate lock and trespassing on the ranch property.
Magnus Couple Visited Dell And Sheep Creek Area
Det and Mrs C T Magnus spent several days last week visiting Dell and Sheep Creek basin. During the trip Mr Magnus bagged a nice deer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Magnus
Dell
Sheep Creek Basin
Magnus
Birrer Family Returns From Riverside Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Birrer and their son Ival recently attended the Golden wedding anniversary of Mr Birrer’s parents in Riverside Iowa. The event marked a notable family milestone and was celebrated with relatives who traveled to honor the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Birrer
Ival
Riverside
Iowa
Mr. Birrer
Ten Days Given for Thanksgiving Drunkenness Plea
Jennie Doe was gathered in on Thanksgiving day and on Friday pleaded guilty to drunkenness and received ten days in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Doe
Hastile
Deer-Otto Schultz and Bob Allen Return With Two Deer
Two hunters named Schultz and Allen returned Thursday morning from Ruby country with two deer. The report notes a successful varmint outing and specifies the two animals as the only notable catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Schultz
Bob Allen
Ruby Country
Carl Adams Visited Virgin ia City Yesterday Afternoon
Carl Adams arrived in Virginia City from an unnamed location yesterday afternoon for an informal visit and brief local engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Adams
Virginia City
Letters From Our Soldier Boys Reach The Examiner
The Examiner quotes letters from Tim Tash in San Antonio and Harry Stiles in France, describing aviation camp life and sawmill work. Corporal Robert B. Ewing writes from Long Island about Army moves and impressions of New York, Washington, and Montana, noting weather and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Tash
George Tash
San Antonio
Texas
Young Tash
Aviation Corps
Examiner
Army
Navy
Kelley Field
France
Italy
Harry Stiles
Beaverhead Lumber Company
Dillon
Stiles
Montana
Robert B. Ewing
Richard R. Price
Long Island
Charlotte
N. C
New York City
Washington, D. C
Congressional Library
Dillon Teachers Honor Leaders at State Association Meeting
A Dillon contingent returns from Butte after the Montana State Teachers' association meeting hailed as highly successful. Dr J B Monroe was elected president with C A Ketcham May Crichton W D Swetland and R L Hunt chosen for top posts. The group urged educators to aid wartime efforts and modernize education for postwar needs. A candy ban until February 18 1918 was adopted and campaigns for Liberty bonds thrift and food ushered national support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Butte
State Teachers’ Association
J. B. Monroe
Montana State Normal College of
Montana State Teachers’ Association
C. A. Ketcham
Missoula
May Crichton
Helena
W. D. Swetland
Kalispell
R. L. Hunt
Glendive
Executive Committee
Auction Sale A Humper At Nyhart Ranch
A large crowd attended the auction sale at the John Nyhart ranch two miles north of Dillon last Saturday afternoon. C A Smith sold horses cattle hay oats vegetables and miscellaneous items at high prices with hay bringing 15.75 a ton. Nyhart recently sold his ranch to Walter Carlson and plans to move to a lower altitude for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nyhart
Dillon
C. A. Smith
Nyhart
Walter Carlson
Delinquent Tax List Shows Large Unpaid Amounts
County treasurer records indicate that 325000 in taxes has been paid this year while over 18000 remains unpaid. About 14000 is owed by stockholders in an irrigation project in Trail Creek Big Hole basin due to a misunderstanding and unusually high assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy E. Gray
Trail Creek
Big Hole
Dillon Gang Receives Tobacco Shipment
The passage notes the Dillon gang is fine and that a large tobacco shipment arrived while many were out. It credits the Y M C A with preventing worse luck, indicating a supportive community network during army life and a sense of well being among the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Hank
Holmes
Dillon
Dillon Bunch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clerk Baker
Wyman
Dillon Banks
Elkhorn
Tash
J. E. Monroe
State Association
Nyhart Ranch
Big Hole Irrigation
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