Contest's Last Week Votes Near Seven Thousand
The Examiner reports nearly 7 000 votes cast in the final week of the contest led by Miss Marjorie McLaughlin with 10 763, Miss Agnes McMenamy 8 987, and Miss Florence Conger 5 688. Adda Ford follows with 5 522 as Christie Jackson leads this week with 2 001. The contest closes January 5 1904 at 8 pm with an official count to determine winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Mcloughlin
Agnes McMenamy
Florence Conger
Adda Ford
Christie Jackson
Miss McLoughlin
Miss McLouglin
Miss McManemy
Conger
Hoboes set fire to box car near Lewistown
Three hoboes made a fire in a box car near Lewistown on Thursday to keep warm. They succeeded in starting the blaze and burned the car and a nearby carload of merchandise.
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Lewistown
Mrs J B Furley Dies. Dillon Native Passes in Fridley
News arrives from Livingston via Dillon of the death of Mrs Joe B Furley, a former Dillon resident. She lived in Dillon over ten years, later moving to Helena and then to a ranch near Fridley Yellowstone county. Survived by husband and two children Guy Farley and Mrs Shively, health had been poor for years.
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Dillion
Livingston
Joe B. Furley
Furley
Helena
Fridley
Yellowstone County
Land Office Cancels Desert Entry in Beaverhead County
Helena dispatch reports a pivotal decision by the federal land office canceling the desert land entry of John Kent near Dillon. Craig Cornell argued timber growth justified cancellation, affirmed by Helena officials and the acting commissioner in Washington. Kent may appeal to the secretary of the interior.
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Helena
United States civil service to hold exam for hydrographic aid
Stock Inspector N M Standaher travels north to oversee office matters. Helena will host exams January 19 and 20 for hydrographic aid positions in the geological survey under the civil service commission. Pay ranges from 1000 to 1200 dollars annually. Senator W A Clark distributed about 6000 turkeys to married men in his Montana and Arizona interests, with a Nebraska farm supplying birds for his employer.
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Helena
United States Civil Service Commission
Geological Survey
Butte
United States
W. A. Clark
Montana
Arizona
Clark
Nebraska
Beaverhead County Schools Progress Report Highlights Growth
Estella Mae Rich, county superintendent, reports Beaverhead schools show progress and healthy conditions. The county has 1649 children ages 6 to 21, with 966 average daily attendance over 178 days, 2500 tardiness incidents, and 16,137 absences. Four new schoolhouses were built in Del, Wisdom, Jackson, and Blacktail.
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Estella Mae Rich
Beaverhead
Del
Wisdom
Jackson
Blacktail
Wiverside
Dillon
Medicine Lodge
Lima
Riverside
Argenta
Grant
South
Hecla
Willis
Missoula Tests Change of Venue Under Fair Trial Bill
An application was filed in Missoula to move a case to another venue under the new fair trial law. The move is understood to be for testing the constitutionality of the bill.
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Missoula
Leap Year Open House In Hilton Men Hostesses Tonight
Hilton follows the leap year custom with open houses hosted by gentlemen. Five residences announce gatherings as men greet female visitors with a plan to celebrate, listing hosts including Dr. H. H. Swain Prof. J. K. Monroe Gov. B. F. White and others at Swain Orr Kingsbury Foote Medon and Olmsted residences.
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Hitlon
Brown
Farlin Local Notes on Prospect, Smelter, and Holiday Events
Farlin reports a promising vein strike at The Local mine with work paused for holidays and plans to resume. Smelter repairs after a foundation collapse delay startup until coke arrives from Glendale and Hecla. Santa Clara visits canyon residents. community dances, socials, saloon moves, and Christmas travel fill the week amid illnesses and recovery.
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Farlin
O. Mast
Peacock
Mast
Hecla Company
Glendale
Cunningham
Santa Clara
Canyon
Grant Wilson
Hebercin 5 Sr
Thos. Ellis
Butte
Schwartz
Pleasant German Class Christmas Party at La mont cottage
Miss Thormyer hosted a Christmas party for her German class at La mont cottage with Misses Carson and Thormyer in residence. Guests enjoyed German songs, a decorated tree with gifts, and coffee with German cake, joined by Dr. H. H. Swain and professors Pasmore Allen Ruediger Squire.
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Lamont Cottage
Carson
Thormyer
H. H. Swain
KB. J. Pasmore
Kara Allen
Ruediger
C. R. Squire
English Teacher Selected for Dillon High School
A new English teacher is chosen for the Dillon area. Miss Margaret Brashear will leave Anaconda after two terms at the high school to assume a similar post in Dillon, earning the respect and best wishes of her students and friends.
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Anaconda
Margaret Brashear
Miss Brashear
Dillon
Masonic Officers Chosen by Dillon Lodge on St John Day
Dillon Lodge No. 30 A F and A M elected and installed officers for the term. Master J H Gilbert Sr Warden Thos Scott Jr Warden Dr M A Walker Treasurer Geo W French Secretary P E Poindexter Sr Deacon Hugh McCaleb Jr Deacon Dr R R Rathbone Sr Steward W C Orr Jr Steward Phil Andregg Tyler Phil Lovell.
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St. John’ S Day
Dillon Lodge No. 30
A. F
A. M
J. H. Gilbert
Thos. Scott
M. A. Walker
Geo. W. French
P. E. Poindexter
Hugh McCaleb
R. R. Rathbone
W. C. Orr
Phil Andregg
Tyler
Phil Lovell
Noted Scrapper Herrera to Meet Long in Anaconda bout
Aurelio Herrera will face Eddie Long before the Mount Haggin Athletic club in Anaconda on January 15 at the Margaret theater. The exact weight limit is not announced but the bout is expected within the lightweight category and the match will be held for up to twenty rounds.
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Aurelio Herrera
Eddie Long
Mount Haggin Athletic Club
Anaconda
Margaret Theater
Graeter Electric Brings In Towns Power For First Test
Graeter Electric reports successful tests as current is first sent to Dillon. Plant machinery runs smoothly with no flaws found. Construction to connect residences and businesses begins January first, promising year round, reliable service despite cold weather.
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Graeter Electric Company
Dillon
Business Change in Dillon as Brothers Sell Butcher Shop
Deputy Brothers sold their Dillon butcher shop to A. C. Anderson who will take charge next Monday. The Messie Deputy have run a leading meat business for years. Anderson previously worked with Mudd and Anderson and understands all facets of the trade. Deputy plans ranching near town and may travel east before entering the stock business.
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A. C. Anderson
Messie
Anderson
Mudd & Anderson
Chag
Deputy
Mme Patti to Sing In Butte Montana
Adelina Patti to perform a one night concert at Broadway theatre in Butte on January 25. The event draws statewide attention with seats priced 2 to 8 dollars and heavy demand promising a rush for tickets. The Examiner will announce box office opening so Dillon residents can mail order seats.
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Mme
Adelina Patti
Butte
Montana
Queen of Song
Dillon
Former Dillon Resident Seeks Divorce
Eva May Althoff, formerly Eva May Will, files for divorce from George F. Althoff in district court citing non support. Married January 31, 1897, allegations state he has been idle and dissipated, contributing nothing to support for over a year. Attorney John R. Grice represents the plaintiff.
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Dillon
Eva May Althoff
Will
District Court
George F. Althoff
Althoff
John R. Grice
Althof
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Charlotte Stevens
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Apex
Haining Cottage
Ed G Burbey
G. A. Heberlein
George Mast
George
Pat Welch
Santa Claue
Hegarty Hall
Ajl
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Mike Heggarty
Butte Huntera
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Chas. Perry
Sherman Sapp
Xuay
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Mme. Patti
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