Mrs. Elizabeth Baker Dies. Longtime Beaverhead County Official
Mrs. Elizabeth Baker died after a long life marked by family devotion and community service. Widowed in 1931, she helped raise 11 children while supporting her husband Jay Baker's long tenure as Beaverhead clerk and recorder. Survived by nine children, 21 grandchildren, and a great grandchild, she was remembered for hospitality and quiet strength at Grace Methodist Episcopal in Dillon. The Baker family extended across Idaho and Montana, with a life of public service spanning decades.
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Beker
Union Pacific
Fossil
Wyo
Montpelier
Idaho Falls
Pocatello
Idaho
Lima
Baker
Beaverhead County
Montana
J. N. Cosgrove
James Q. Melton
Dillon
Roland Lapee
Great Falls
Julius Knudson
Cottonwood
Minn
Geneva Garland
Klamath Falls
Ore
Ira Rankin
Sutheran
Jay Baker
Portland
George and
Albert Baker
Anna Richards
San Bernardino
Calif
Amelia Slack
Toquerville
Utah
Willam Theobald
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Edward Smith
Butte
Diklon
Mountain View Cemetery
Jay V. McCarthy
BE. W. Bond
George M. Gosman
Fred Chapman
R. D. Curry
Homer Faust
All Local Records Shattered In Cold Snap
Severe cold drove temperatures far below zero with thermometers reading 45 to 55 below in some areas. Power disruptions followed, including a broken line in the Ruby mountains that deprived Dillon of electricity as travel halted and residents faced hardships for those needing care.
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Dillon
Ruby
Blizzard Paralyzes Dillon Area With Record Cold
A severe winter storm crippled Dillon and Beaverhead County with blizzard conditions. Power plants failed to meet demand, schools closed, trains delayed, and many businesses reported outages. Snow and freezing temperatures caused widespread car, road, and piping problems. 30 sheep froze to death at the E W Smith ranch.
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Dillon
King Winter
Ray Elemore
A. W. Stephenson
Dell
Elsmore
Mercury
E. W. Smith
Nagle Rules On Four Questions Raised By Heads
Attorney General Nagle answers four queries from Montana officials. He says a coroner may employ more than one physician for autopsy in certain cases, and that school boards may advertise and conduct public sales of property. He notes county commissioners may call an extra session with full attendance, and that payment for poor relief by a county commissioner is not authorized when the board is not in session.
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NAGLE
Montana
State Supreme Court
Charles E. Grantley
Circle
Grantley
Board of County Commissioners
Frank Nelson
Missoula
Nelson
Dillon Chosen for New Montana Normal School Site
An 1893 editorial notes Dillon, with its favorable location and community, secured legislative approval for a state Teachers College after strong backing by Hon. L. C. Fyhrie and local officials. Livingston and Twin Bridges had also sought the site, but Dillon prevailed.
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Montana
L. C. Fhyrie
Helena
Damage from cold snap hits Bannack mill hard
The Bannack mill suffered over $1000 in storm damage causing a shutdown from 11 p.m. Wednesday to noon Sunday. I. B. Mining Company officials say repairs are underway to restore full capacity and recoup time lost.
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Bannack
I. B. Mining Company
Barrett Hospital Silver Tea March 4 Planned
The Barrett Hospital Silver Tea to be held March 4 is chaired by a leader with a committee drawn from women's church groups. The article urges community support and showcases spirit for the worthy hospital.
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Barrett Hospital
Will
Sickness and the telephone in daily life
A dramatic note extols the telephone as a rapid help in emergencies and daily errands. It highlights how a doctor, stores, druggists, and friends can be reached quickly, with the line offering essential service for a few cents a day from the Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co.
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The
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co
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N.S
Chevrolet
America
Chevrolet Motor Company
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Michigan
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Fisher
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Montana Auto Supply Company
Dillon, Montana
Cromwell
Welch
Cafe Duco
Ivory
Governor Winthrop
Gunn
Dillon Furniture Company
Herron
Beaverhead County High School
Montana State Normal College
Oregon
Boy Scout Court of Honor
Montana Power Company
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