Dillon hosts successful horse sale with next event planned
A Dillon horse sale drew strong receipts despite slower bidding. About 750 horses sold for roughly $100,000, averaging $125, with further sales expected March 12 and 18. Top prices included Sanders & LaDue at $650 for gray geldings and George Ditty at $250 for one horse. Private sales and shipments to Billings Great Falls and Ogden accompanied the event.
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Dillon
Dillon Horse Sales Company
Billings
Great Falls
Montana
Ogden
Utah
Sanders & LaDue
Walter Brearley
George Ditty
Horse Smith
Metlen
Jack Diamond
Butte
Fourth Class Postmaster Examination On March 28
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a March 28 examination for fourth class postmasters to be held in Monida Montana. It may certify to a vacancy in Lakeview Montana and other offices, with reinstatement possible. Applicants must be 21, reside in the postal territory, and be U S citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Monida
Montana
Lakeview
United States
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Miss Martha Beehrer Visits From Hoffman School
Miss Martha Beehrer who teaches at the Hoffman school near Melrose spent the week end with friends and relatives here returning to Melrose Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Beehrer
Hoffman
Melrose
Bay Team's Coming Butte and Dillon Clash in Dillon
Butte City high school fast basketball team will play Dillon next Saturday evening in the high school gym. Butte defeated Dillon at Helena district tourney last week, but Dillon tied for third honors. A record crowd is expected for the big season game with a Baxter-Tonrey orchestra dance to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte City
Dillon
Butte
Helena
Baxter-Tonrey Orchestra
English born farmer joins war effort after naturalization
Stanley Sisterson, a benchland farer and new citizen, plans to sell his 320 acre namesteat and ranch equipment to answer the draft. He expresses readiness to serve for both England and the United States, saying he will fight for Uncle Sam and can farm his land while others fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Sisterson
Benchland
Sam
Sisterson
England
Uncle Sam
Dillon High School Basketball Team Returns From District Tourney
The Dillon team traveled from Helena after district play with Helena standing first followed by Missoula and Great Falls. Dillon finished tied for third with Butte while Edinger was sick and missed games. Frank Hatfield arrived late missing the opener as Dillon lost to each foe and the trip included Coach Lemmon Capt. Williams and eight players plus a rooting squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Helena
Missoula
Butte
Great Falls
Edinger
Frank Hatfield
Coach Lemmon
Capt. Williams
Gene Finch
Carter Edinger
Frank Ryburn
Wyman Smith
George Hildreth
Paysee and Johnson Travel From Twin Falls to Dillon
R Paysee and Oscar Johnson arrived in Dillon after traveling from Twin Falls Idaho in the past few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Paysee
Oscar Johnson
Dillon
Twin Falls
Idaho
Beav erhead County children push thrift stamps drive
John F. Davies visited Beaverhead County to promote the thrift stamp campaign.Beaverhead must invest about $11 000 monthly to meet a yearly target of 133 000 in stamps. Rural schools show varied per capita purchases while Dillon schools report 4 3 6 dollars per pupil invested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon and Vicinity
John F. Davies
Beaverhead
Harry W. Turner
Montana
Davies
Beaverhead County
Dilton
Kalispell
Montanas
Dillon
Elizabeth Sutherland
Local forgery suspects held after arrests
E. C. Steele, wanted in Blackfoot for forgery, was arrested here last Friday. Robert Lopson, also wanted on forgery charges, was captured Sunday evening and is being held for authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Steele
Blackfoot
Robert Lopson
Hear Harry Lauder in Butte with notable attendees
In Butte the audience to hear Harry Lauder included Dr. Poindexter Tom Scott Hugh McCaleb Fred Huber Mrs G T Paul Mrs David Sullivan Mrs Giudici Grace Giudici and Vera Melvyn, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lauder
Butte
Dr. Poindexter
Tom Scott
Hugh McCaleb
Fred Huber
G. T. Paul
David Sullivan
Giudici
Grace Giudicii
Vera Melvyn
Cattle Shipments From Bedrock and Dell Reported
Ships Cattle Walter Hanson sends two cars of beef cattle to Butte from Bedrock while Tom Morrow a Divide rancher ships six registered bulls from Dell bought from Smith McKnight. Morrow seeks a carload of animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hanson
Butte
Bedrock
Tom Morrow
Divide
Dell
Smith McKnight
Mr. Morrow
Masquerade at City Hall Promises First and Only Event
A masquerade will be held next Saturday evening at the city hall, the year's sole event. A $6 War Savings Stamp will be awarded to the best character both for a lady and a gentleman.
Ships bring animals to Caldwell Idaho
Frank Gaines shipped two cars of mules to Caldwell Idaho on Monday and Walter Apperson sent a car of horses to the same destination, reflecting regional livestock movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gaines
Caldwell
Idaho
Walter Appaerson
Maxwell Cars Spark Sales for T. K. Julien
This week T. K. Julien received a car of the new 1918 Maxwell automobiles described as beauties and he has already sold a number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Julien
Maxwell
Held to District Court in Attempted Assault Case
Frank Ramos a Mexican was held to the district court last week on a charge of attempted assault on a young girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ramos
George Hughes Heads East to Buy Registered Livestock
George Hughes left Monday evening for the east to purchase registered livestock for his Horse Prairie ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hughes
Prairie Ranch
First to Register Gun in County Despite 22 Winchester
The county records show S. T. Lipps as the first resident to register a firearm, a 22 Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Lipps
Winchester
Scotland Native Applies for Naturalization Papers
Angus Mc Kay, a Scotland native, last Saturday filed for naturalization papers. Miss Elizabeth Sutherland visited northern county schools this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus McKay
Scotland
Elizabeth Sutherland
Twelve Teachers Write On Examinations Held Here
Twelve teachers wrote on the examinations conducted here last week detailing questions and responses.
Mr and Mrs George Gray Travel to Butte and Great Falls
Mr and Mrs George Gray of Mill Point departed yesterday for a visit to Butte and Great Falls, pursuing a short trip to those Montana cities.
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George Gray
Millpoint
Butte
Great Falls
Nebaker Family Returns Home from Henry Gleed Visit
Mr and Mrs Shirley Nebaker and their children have returned to Salt Lake City after spending a week at the Henry Gleed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Nebaker
Salt Lake City
Henry Gleed
Reed Wins Normal dormitory contract in Twin Falls
William G. Reed of Twin Falls awarded the contract for a new Normal dormitory in Twin Falls with a bid of 53517, about 6000 less than rivals. The bid covers 1600 wiring 6979 heating and 5421 plumbing. Other bidders included George H Pew Tom Sontag Wemple and Holtz James and AliIsle and Louis Berg.
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William G. Reed
Twin Falls
Reed
George Carsley
Helena
State Board of Examiners
George H. Pew
Missoula
Tom Sontag
Anaconda
Wemple & Holtz
Dillon
James & Aliislle
Helens
Louis Berg
The
Normal
Local men appear before advisory board in Butte
A large group of men from the area were sent to Butte to present themselves before the advisory board. Leaders included Richard Price and Jack Nemeck guiding separate contingents of young men in the final actions sought by the board. Additional entrants listed include Theron Hester Jas Jenkins Oscar Olson and Krist Oberg among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Orin Trevor Fox
Wm. Frederickson
George Haining
James Zahas
Edgar Luster Watson
Otto Keneth McKee
Wm. O'Connell
Jno. A. Thompson
George Garrett Brownback
Richard R. Price
Wm. M. Cheek
Frank H. Evans
Leroy M. Gilbert
Lester J. Tyler
Grover Cleveland Ramsey
Erik Rayner Rosen
Walter Fagin
Joseph Kajin
Walter Sloan
KK. M. Meurox
Clarence S. Glenn
Guy C. Benson
Guy Snodgrass
J. C. Wharton
Andrew Birrer
Fred Hungate
John Crystler
Heaston
Albert Brooks
Bert Sirfa
Nels Lauritsen
Carl M. Nelson
Richard Jarbo
Martin Thomason
Theron Hester
Jas ‘Jenkins
Oscar Olson
Joseph Kambich
Thomas M. Foley
Krist Oberg
Montana Pioneer William Burnett Dies After Long Illness
Relatives of A G Burnett received news of the death of his brother William Burnett at Fort Yakima Washington where he had lived for years He was 61 and a Beaverhead County pioneer residing on Horse Prairie He had been an invalid for a long time The body will be brought to Dillon for interment He leaves three brothers and three sisters Lon G Burnett Anaconda Eva George Berkeley Cal Edaldh Nesley North Yakima Jylees Burnett Lovelocks Nev Irvin Burnett Philadelphia
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A. G. Burnett
William Burnett
Fort Yakima
Wash
Beaverhead County
Horse Prairie
Dillon
Lon G. Burnett
Anaconda
Eva George
Berkeley
Cal
Pantages Show Comes to Dillon Tonight
Dillon lines up a real Pantages vaudeville at Hartwig theater tonight at eight. Five big acts plus Keystone comedy headline the program. The lineup includes The Strength Brothers Chung Hwa Four Mack and Velmar and Russell and Byrne with a tropical musical comedy finale featuring ten performers and several pretty girls in Yucatan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
L. W. Potter
Dillon
Mr. Hartwig
Yucatan
Strength Brothers
Chung Hwa
Mack and
Velmar
Unique
Russell & Byrne
Red Cross Worker Rewards Rules Adopted by Northern Division
The Northern Division approves rules for honoring Red Cross workers. Women completing 82 hours may wear the emblem, 72 hours adds a cap cross, and 18 more hours earns a service stripe. Knitters receive hours credits: 16 for a sweater, 14 for socks, 7 for wristlets, 14 for a helmet, and 8 for a scarf.
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Red Cross
Jas
Wedit
Mrs Elliott And Child Ren Return From Tacoma
A. A. Elliott traveled to Butte Sunday to meet Mrs Elliott and children who had just returned from Tacoma where they had lived three months near Camp Lewis. Mrs Elliott praises the country and the camp with its soldiers and hosts. They visited Rev and Mrs Ostrander in Dillon and Milred Elliott in Missoula on the trip home.
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A. A. Elliott
Butte
Camp Lewis
Beaverhead
Montana
Mildred Elliott
Missoula
Lima Visitor W T Myers Traveled to Dillon Monday
W T Myers was a Lima visitor in Dillon Monday. George Brower also visited in Dillon Monday from the area, adding to a small downtown gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Myers
Lima
Dillon
George Brower
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