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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1919
Page
7
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Montana council of defense reports national guidance predicting a labor surplus and job shortage late winter. Public improvements should be advanced to absorb workers, with early spring start plans. Baruch confirms removal of prior War Industries Board directives effective January 1, easing construction.
The Civilian Relief of the American Red Cross pledges continued care for partially disabled veterans. It highlights physical reconstruction and vocational training to reintegrate men into civilian life. The home service and mercy work will persist until every veteran is securely back at work.
The agency helped farmers and others short of help. Boys earned wages with one fourth of earnings going to war savings stamps. The group logged eighty one jobs, with seven members earning thirty six dollars and twenty cents at Apex potato field. Pearl I Smith led seven members to top beets at Holiman ranch for twenty dollars.
Beavershead County treasurer announces sale of real property for unpaid taxes on Friday January 17 1919 at 10 am in Dillon at the courthouse steps. Taxes include penalties and costs. Burden on Horse Prairie district noted.
A large Christmas gathering at the country home of Mr and Mrs John Swofford in Glendale brought together many relatives including Blanche Maurice Verne Morris Maude Maddox Vera Schulz Jesse Swofford Barton Maddox Garnette Swofford and the hosts. Santa visited and gifts were exchanged as a festive dinner and late dancing filled the night.
The famous ranch of the late Robert Jones of the Big Hole basin sold at sheriff's sale on Saturday morning on the county courthouse steps. Under Sheriff Gosman served as auctioneer and Carl Huntley purchased the property for about $18,000, assuming all taxes mortgages and other outstanding obligations. The sale followed judgments held by a bank in Anaconda and several private state residents.
An unknown man, described as slightly under the influence, entered the Andrus hotel lobby in Dillon and stole a woman’s fur coat. After a brief pursuit, the thief was captured by a vigilant bystander and the coat recovered.
Authorities yesterday jailed John McKnight Dee Smith and E Chheek after arrest for attempted robbery. They allegedly tried to seize $600 from an aged sheepherder who had recently drawn the money from a local bank to celebrate and buy Christmas gifts.
The Joshers club of Beaverhead extends thanks for annual Christmas donations from county residents. Ed Roe of Red Rock sent 23 sheep a half dozen quarters of beef and a 675 pound dressed hog.
Frank Hazelbaker Jr hosted a Christmas Eve party for twelve children. Guests enjoyed a gift pie with thief names attached and left with small sled shaped candies.
Mr and Mrs Taylor Bradley return from Seattle where he worked in shipyards for several months. He started as a mechanic and later moved to the time keeping department. He expects at least two more years of work and plans to return soon.
The Dil lon Rod and Gun club at Dillmont park plans improvements costing several hundred dollars. A small clubhouse and shooting pavilion will be built, resembling those at larger clubs, under current member plans.
Clay Patterson from Dell is in the area handling his business affairs among local residents and businesses.
Twenty years ago the Dijon Examiner notes new officers elected for St Elmo Commandery No 7 K T and Dilion Chapter No 8 R A M. Eminent Commander Jno Bishop and High Priest R J Moore head their orders. Installations occurred Dec 20. The piece lists other officers and mentions Normal faculty ladies.
Kuplers jewelry store suffered a glass breakage after midnight when an unknown person caused a crash. Manager Huber woke to the noise but could not stop the intruder. Replacing the glass cost over 60 dollars. motive unclear. Separate items note county commissioners meeting to audit officers and Beaverhead lawmakers traveling to the state capitol.
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