Dillon Sends Another Fine Bunch of Young Men to Answer Country's Call
Dillon and Beaverhead county mobilize 32 youths for war, with a mayoral turnout and a marching farewell. Notables include Joseph Fuller and George Gosman among enlistees. many leave bank, ranch, and business posts. A second group departed for Fort George Wright the following day.
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Dillon
Beaverhead
Kaiser
Joseph Fuller
George Gosman
Will Ross
John Moore
George L. Engh
Claude Lund
Alvin Jones
Dan Clark
Wesley Brigham
John Mullen
Clifford Greensdale
Dale English
Christ O. Christensen
Donald McDonald
Walter Paddock
William Gauthier
John Sinclair
Charles McGrath
Paul Owen
Eugene Hansen
J. Meers
Earl Opp
Delphis Paris
Gus Anderson
Clarence Parsons
Clarence Bartholomew
Fuller
Beaverhead State Bank
Gosman
Albers Company
Jno. Moore
Olmsted- Stevenson Company
Engh
Security State Bank
Brigham
Pennsylvania Oil Company
Jno
Montana
Idaho
South Dakota
Washington
Fort George Wright
Owen Brundage
H. F. Madlinger
C. F. Dalton
More Knitters Needed for Army and Navy Boys
Dillon residents demand more hand knitted garments for soldiers. A Red Cross bulletin notes government clothing excludes sweaters and related items. Letters from Navy and Army personnel describe cold, wet conditions and need for sweaters and warm apparel.
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Dillon
Red Cross Bulletin
Navy
Army
Camp Mills
Camp Lewis
Mother 18 Accused of Beating School Teacher
Mrs. Dollie Meade mother of Bix Lees of Black senate allegedly assaulted Miss Mayme Cross, teacher at Blacktail School No. 2, after resenting how children were treated. She was placed under guard for next Saturday with orders to stay away from the schoolhouse.
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Dollie Meade
Bix Lees
Blacksenate
Mayme Cross
Blacktail School
Montana Livestock Commission Upheld in Damages Case
The Montana Livestock Commission company was awarded damages of one dollar and costs by the jury in district court. Woodward Bros. sued over sheep trespass and disease mixing on their range. The defendant’s counter claim also yielded damages for the Commission.
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Montana Livestock Commission Company
Woodward Bros
Juvenile Improvement Committee Appointed by Judge Smith
A Juvenile Improvement committee is appointed under Sec 9435 of the Revised Montana Code. Members include Mrs. Willis, Mrs. McFadden, Mrs. Anderson, Miss Bishop, Dr. Finch, Rev. Jensen, and Mr. Smith, with Dr. Finch as chair and Mrs. Anderson as secretary. The panel will handle Beaverhead County juvenile delinquency cases and assist local officers to aid needy children.
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F. D. Willis
F. C. McFadden
Alvin L. Anderson
Jean Bishop
Grant E. Finch
R. J. Jensen
Pearl I. Smith
Joseph C. Smith
Montana
Beaverhead County
Smith
Alvan L. Anderson
Wyman
Gosman
Nelson
Gilbert
Rodgers
Sam Ditty Sells Auto Business to Ed Gray
Sam Ditty, a partner in the Ditty & Sheppard Auto company, sold his share to Ed Gray and plans to seek service in the U S Army. If not accepted, he will try aviation, navy, or another post while pursuing national duty. Ditty is a well known and popular young businessman in Dillon.
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Sam Ditty
Ditty & Sheppard Auto Company
Ed. Gray
W.W. Sheppard
George Ditty
Sam
Kansas City
Secret
United States Army
Aviation Corps
Navy
Ditty
Dilfon
Argenta visitors noted in Dillon report
Mr and Mrs Warren Graeter and their young son Mrs Margaret Graeter and Mrs A Hi French of Argenta spent last Monday in Dillon. James Fleming was a Dell visitor in our midst yesterday afternoon.
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Warren Graeter
Margaret Graeter
A. Hi. French
Argenta
Dillon
James Fleming
Dell
Dillon Pioneer Mrs Cunard Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Jane Thompson Cunnard wife of Finley Cunnard died at home after a lingering illness at age 73 She was born in Antirin Ohio married in 1866 and came to Dillon in 1883 Survived by husband and sister Mrs M Vanderbilt of Cambridge Ohio Funeral held this afternoon at home with Revs Groemyeld and Humphrey officiating Interment Mountain View Cemetery Pallbearers listed as Matthew Will Ernest Bert John T Orr and Hugh Anderson
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Dillon
Jane Thompson Cunnard
Finley Cunnard
Armstead Woman Burns in Gasoline Lamp Accident
Mrs. Hunter of Armstead was severely burned on the arms and face last Friday while helping prepare a gasoline lamp for a Red Cross benefit at the Brigham home. The lamp exploded as she pumped gasoline into it causing multiple burns.
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Mrs. Hunter
Armstead
State Bank of Wisdom Shows Splendid Growth
The bank statement reports strong growth with total footings of 362727.40 and deposits of 331286.98. Comparisons show deposits rising from 56625.42 in November 1914 to 68473.95 in 1915 and 88270.98 in the following year.
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State Bank OF Wisdom
Coal rates set for Dillon announces new coal prices
The Dillon fuel administration board chaired by Frank Hazelbaker with Dr. J. M. Poin dexter and J. E. Monroe set coal prices for two ton lots. Prices vary by region Utah Wyoming Montana mine run 8.35 7.76 8.00 prepared sizes 8.85 8.75 8.90 slack 7.90 6.35 6.55 One ton adds 25 cents and half ton has a cap 26 cents above half-ton price. Effective December 13 1917. The board commended local dealers for fair distribution to keep fires going.
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Frank Hazelbaker
J. M. Poindexter
J. E. Monroe
the Normal College
Dillon
Government Service
Utah Wyo
Mont
Western Union Opens New Office Space in Telelphone Block
Western Union 18 has moved into a new office yesterday and will occupy the building in the telephone block formerly occupied by McClure. New furniture and fixtures have been installed and the desk now accommodates the growing business.
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Western Union 18
New Office
Western Union
McClure
Last of drafted men to go to Camp Lewis
Noah Church and Chris Olson will form Beaverhead county’s fifth and final draft contingent heading to Camp Lewis. They replace men rejected for physical disability and mark the last group drafted for camp assignment.
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Camp Lewis
Noah Church
Chris Olson
Beaverhead County
Butte Visitor Eyes Black Fox Farm Plan in Sheep Creek
Joe Hausmann of Butte visited Monday to discuss business and interest from Butte and Dillon residents in starting a black fox farm in the Sheep Creek basin.
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Joe Hausmann
Butte
Mr. Hausmann
Butte and
Dilson
Sheep Creek Basin
Beaverhead County School Census Totals Rise Slightly
Miss Elizabeth Sutherland completed the Beaverhead county school census. The total count of school children is six more than last year. Census figures are listed below.
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Beaverhead County
Elizabeth Sutherland
Red Cross Appeals for Beaverhead County Christmas Packages
The Beaverhead Red Cross asks residents to knit and prepare sweets for soldiers and deliver by 6 p.m. Friday December 14 at the Red Cross rooms. All packages must be mailed by Saturday December 15. Call or mail addresses of county service members to ensure every boy receives a box.
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Red Cross
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Examiner
Red Cross Benefit at Lakeview Raises 412.25 for Fund Drives
Lakeview ladies hosted a Thanksgiving night benefit for the Red Cross yielding 412.25 after 5.25 printing costs. Funds were split among Tobacco and yard funds 82 and Red Cross Christmas 75 plus Surgical 200. Donors listed include 10-dollar givers Jesse Allen and others, 5-dollar contributors Archie Bars and more, with many 2 and 2.50 payments from a broad list of residents.
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Centennial Valley
Red Cross
Lakeview
Red Cross Surgical Fund
Red Cross Yard Fund
Jesse Allen
Tom Beattie
Wm. Clark
Jas. Doyle
Lydia Massie
Ray Tipton
Jack Donovan
Archie Bars
Joe Buck
James Blair
Robieraman
James Dodd
Glen Cheak
W. Dennis
Ruby Boatman
Gibatt Nauvnt
J. P. Ingalls
C. J. Jones
Clayton Kennedy
Ira Kennedy
Glen Mullhan
Wm. Orr
Charles Robinette
Ed. Staley
Ed. Sherman
Wainwright
Roy Leek
Mr. Sugar
Len Thompson
W. P. Curtiman
Wm. Smith
A. Friend
John Bray
Frank Davis
Ben Hart Jr
L. &. Jones
J. E. Brayther
Matt Reese
Cecil Wetmore
Mr. Parish
Bert Paul
George Payne
James Richey
Joe Smith
George Shambow
Frank Sparow
G. A. Stafford
Mr.Sherwood
G. A. Stockings
Mr. Tyson
Jno. Thompson
Mr. Torpe
Geo, Tilton
Mr. Tucker
John Tucker
van Anthwerp
P. BE. Warn
Mrs. Walker
Glen Allen
Robert Allen
G. Benson
C. C. Bingham
Buck Allen
Louis Bucy
Herbert Buck
Jack Bean
Wm. Bray
B. Beyley
Wm. Best
Elmore Brundage
Owen Brundage
Wm. Bowers
Ray Bray
E. Banin
Denzil Cochran
Claude Crawford
Forest Cumberly
Joe Duff
Robert Duff
E. Dale
Mr. David
Lafe Elliott
Phil Ellis
Wm. Fitch
Martin Fitch
T. E. Fairbanks
A. Forsythe
L. Flnt
G. Flint
John Gordon
Greorge Graham
Mr. Gobel
W. Griffin
Floyd Cochran
Ben Hart
Ben Holt
Bert Holt
Archie Hayden
Mr. Holmes
Clarence Hunt
Mr. Hornicker
Mr. Herrick
Wm. Hand
H. Johnson
A. Japanese
Lee Kaferly
Jack Ketner
John Kent
Lars Larson
Webb Lyons
A. Leek
Herman Maeder
Albert Metzel
Bill Metzel
Ed. McCurley
Ben Miller
Wick Miller
J. J. Morris
Harry Martin
Chas. Montgomery
T. C. Marney
Tom Morgan
Mr. Masterson
Claude Marston
James Nye
Mr. Nemire
Wm. O’connor
C. L. Pe
Red Cross Sets Up Telephone at Rooms for Help
A telephone is installed at Red Cross rooms 245 to answer questions during regular meeting hours. Beginners in knitting can see Miss Dorchester Saturdays 3 to 5 PM and Tuesdays 7 30 to 9 30 PM for Red Cross work. Knitting help is also available from Mrs Harwood Miss Carolyn White Miss Bishop and Miss Pease. G E Scott warns the need for many sweaters for soldiers as many will be sent to France soon and winter in camps will be harsh without them.
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Red Cross
Miss. Dorchester
Dorchester
Harwood
Carolyn White
Bishop
Pease
G. E. Scott
Washington
France
Altho
Scott
Camp Lewis visit comforts Beaverhead lads
Ira Wagner returns from Camp Lewis to attend business and reports Beaverhead county boys are well and over homesickness. He thanks local supporters for Y M C A contributions and says the Y M C A means the most to them at training camp.
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Camp Lewis
Ira Wagner
Beaverhead County
Armstead Visitor Glen Decker Cards Dillon Visit
Glen Decker was an Armstead visitor in Dillon yesterday afternoon.
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Glen Decker
Dillon
Street Guides Erected for Auto Drivers
Last Friday morning street guides were erected at the intersection of all principal streets in the business section to direct motorists. Officials warn that any collision with a guide will lead to arrest and charges for traffic violations.
Dell Man R. E. Elliott Visits Town Yesterday
R. E. Elliott was in town from Dell yesterday. He was seen at downtown shops and spoke briefly with residents before departing in the afternoon.
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R. E. Elliott
Dell
Questionnaires Ready for Beaverhead County Registrants
Jay 8 pine clerk of the examining board prepared questionnaires for all registered men in Beaverhead county and will mail them out Saturday. Respondents have seven days to complete them. A legal advisory board of Fifth Judicial district judges and all area attorneys will advise the registrants and issue instructions to accompany the forms.
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Jay
Pine
Beaverhead County
Fifth Judicial District
Dillon
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Dreds
Montana Livestock Commission
O. Wins
Local Fuel Administration Board
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