Dakota Smith Talks on Future of Montana Horse Trade
Dakota Smith, a well known Montana horse dealer visiting Butte from Dillon, expresses optimism about long term horse markets despite current slack demand. He cites rising eastern buyers, plans to expand his Dillon ranch, and urges breeders to raise large horses or Thoroughbreds for solid returns, while noting autos may not end horse use in rural America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Smith
Butte
Dillon
Montana
United States
Smith
Horne
Chicago
Dragon
Inter
Gentlemen Will Receive New Year Calls At Dillon Court House
Dillon officials plan a open house New Year celebration with the courthouse transformed into a grand parlor and ballroom. The event will honor county ladies with a host of committees led by F A Hazelbaker and W F Cashmore to manage reception music refreshments and decorations. Miss Alice Herr county superintendent will advise on ladies opinions for the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Maida
Court House
F. A. Hazelbaker
W. F. Cashmore
B. F. White
H. R. Melton
County Court House
Edwin Norris
Lew L. Callaway
K. O. Selway
Alpheus Decker
O. C. Goaman
W. C. Orr
C. W. Francia
T. J. A. Monaghan
Duke Gist
George Dart
Frank Sharkey
William Calloway
C. W. Conger
John S. Baker
Jay Baker
Phil Anderegg
M. A. Walker
Pearl I. Smith
A. A. Elliott
W. H. Coretock
Mesers
Selway
Eliott and Decker
Hazelbaker
Orr
Smith
Walker
Conger
Gist
Comatock
Alice Herr
Prize Draw At Golden Rule Store Winners Named
A drawing at the Golden Rule store on Tuesday evening selected prize winners. Ticket 4154 won first prize, 239 won second, 4242 won third, and 289 won the fourth prize. The holders are asked to present their tickets to receive their gifts.
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Golden Rule
Tragic Death of Mrs Jones Shocks Dillon Readers
The Examiner reports Mrs W A Jones of Dillon died in Los Angeles under mysterious circumstances amid conflicting reports of suicide. A letter from Mrs M L Davidson details the sequence from November 18, notes intense headaches and her use of a pistol, confirms death at home, and recalls Christmas plans with Will. Burial held Monday at St Paula Cathedral with Rev Wilkin officiating.
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Examiner
W. A. Jones
Los Angeles
Dillon
O. M. Best
M. IL. Davidson
Jones
Will
Mra. Jones
Isabel Irving
Mia. Jones
Mies
Misa
Miss Handling
Lima Bride and Engineer Wed in Lima Home Celebration
Miss Edna Burley and Frank W. Myers were married at the bride’s Lima home on a Saturday evening. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Burley, grew up in Montana and Lima. The groom, an engineer for the Short Line, moved from Omaha, Nebraska to Montana years ago and rose to a trusted position. The ceremony was by Rev. H. Roberts of Lima’s Methodist church. The couple departed that night on train No. 8 for Omaha to begin their honeymoon.
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Lima
Edna Burley
Frank W. Myers
Samuel B. Burley
Cuba
Missouri
Montana
Omaha
Nebraska
H. Roberta
Methodia
Dillon
Quiet Wedding Brings Grace Gilmore and Richardson Together
Last Wednesday Mrs Grace Gilmore of Stewart and Charles Richardson of Polaria wed at the Mayne in a quiet ceremony performed by Rev A B Martin. Only intimate friends attended. Richardson recently left a Jackson business partnership and started a store near Polaria at Richard Ravid's place. The bride is little known in the county but highly recommended. the groom has many warm friends who wish them lasting happiness.
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Grace Gilmore
Stewart
Charles Richardson
Polaria
A. B. Martin
Mayne
Mr. Richardson
Jackson
R. K. Nedrow
Richard Ravid
Pioneer John Carhartt of Dillon dies after long pioneer life
Beaverhead County mourns John Carhartt a Dillon resident and Montana pioneer who died last Saturday night from stomach catarrh He came to Montana in the 1850s mined Bannack and built a fortune later losing much of it He was born August 5 1834 in Warwood Ohio survived by Emma Bigler his wife and son John Carhartt Jr two sisters Mary Rice of Whid and Dr Tate of Iowa Funeral was held Monday at the family home with Rev Dr Martin of the Presbyterian church officiating Interment at Mountain View Cemetery The endnote mentions a Yukon gold nugget given to the doctor by a visitor at the funeral.\"
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Beaverhead County
John Carhartt
Dillon
Carhartt
California
Plains
Nevada
Bannack
Montana
Hia
Mra
Mary Rice
Whi
Dr. Tate
Iowa
Dr. Martin
Presyterian Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Kingsbury Story of a Miner and a Toothache in Alaska
Dr W V Kingsbury recalls a miner who walked nine miles in a bitter winter to seek a government doctor. The man endured five days of pain after trying every possible remedy including burning the tooth and blistering his mouth before the dentist removed a monster grinder tooth. He stayed briefly at the camp then left with his relief and demand for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Kingsbury
Alaska
Woolgrowers Gather for 44th National Convention in Helena
More than 3,000 stockgrowers sheepbreeders and western affairs leaders will attend the forty fourth annual National Woolgrowers association convention in Helena January 14 to 16. Government officials James Wilson Pinchot and Melvin will discuss western land policy as prizes totaling 1600 cash and a silver loving cup are promised plus other premiums. The call for the meeting from President Warren and Secretary Walker urges broad participation to discuss range eradication forest reserves tariff questions and public policy shaping for the industry.
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Helena
National
Woolgrowers’ Association
James Wilson
Forester Pinchot
Melvin
Progreas
National Association
F. K. Warren
George S. Walker
Aheepmen
Nouth
United States
London
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Dakota Smith
M. L. Davidson
Misa Handring
Miss Handring
Mrs. Jones
Litthe
Sean
Jazzie Jones
San Bernarino
Edna Squire
St. Paula
Wilkina
Kingsbury
Yukon
Butte Nvening News
Occident Lodge No. 8
Knight of Pything
Delta Lodge
Bank of Knight
Occident Lodge
Tima
W. H. Boyle
M. J. Martinell
Sam Humpard
John Wendell
John A. Best
Charles Brothers
W. H. Sheban
Leo H. Truax
Benjamin Pearson
Peter Anderson
Hurley
J. 0. Lewis
Chae
Ss. Truax
R. D. Reese
George Noble
W. O. McCormick
Bart Hungate
Louisa Jackway
Dell
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