Banner Year Hopes Rise In Beaverhead County
Prospects for Beaverhead County look bright with high crop yields and strong prices. Cattle feeding expands while mining activity and railroad development expected to revive the economy. The annual Normal luncheon at the New Park Hotel brings alumni and officials together for renewal and tours of the Amalgamated Copper smelter and Russell studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
Helena
Howard Elliott
Montana
George Edinger
Big Hole
Centennial
Horse Prairie
Bannack
Elkhorn
Dilton
Bessette
Bald Mountain
Vipond
Blue Wing
State Normal
New Park
J. M. Hamilton
The
Agricultural College
J. W. Lenning
Ft. Benton
H. A. Davee
J. W. Vogel
Lewstown
Jospeh Carroll
Eureka
F . A. Clothier
Whitehall
W. R. Wyatt
Chouteau
Phoebe Williams
Fanny Torreyson
Amalgamated Copper Co
Russell Studio
Russell
State Teachers Association meets at Great Falls
The State Normal College is well represented at the State Teachers Association gathering in Great Falls with faculty, alumni, and three critic teachers attending. Dr W O Thompson of Ohio State University speaks on Education and Democracy at the Grand Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal College
State Teachers’ Association
Great Falls
H. H. Swain
G. K. Finch
J. E. Monroe
L. M. Kress
A. E. Bettes
Nina Nash
Rust, Lees
van de Walker
Rainbow
Bettes
W. O. Thompson
Ohio State University
A New Year Resolution to Attend Church More
A 1912 suggestion urges making church attendance a conscience matter and choosing a church home. It endorses the Presbyterian church for its bright brief services and friendly welcome, noting a special musical program and a sermon to mark the new year with services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Miss Maud Ritchey Buried in Lakeview Valley
Miss Maud Ritchey aged twenty years three months youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Ritchey was buried December 29 after services at the Ritchey ranch in Centennial valley ten miles from Monida and ten more to the Lakeview graveyard. The funeral drew a large crowd. snowbound procession of twenty sleds. Her death followed an appendicitis operation with sudden relapse.
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Maud Ritchey
Daniel Ritchey
Ritchey
Centennial Valley
Monida
Lakeview
Miss Ritchey
Professor Garver Delivers Notable Address at Methodist Church
Prof. F. H. Garver of the Normal College history department preached on The American Way at the Methodist church in Rev. Jesse Lacklen's absence. The address impressed with preparation and poise, marking one of the city’s best. It is hoped Garver will speak to more Dillon audiences soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Garver
Normal College
Methodist Church
Jesse Lacklen
Garver
Dillon
Births and Deaths of 1911 Record in Dillon Area
In 1911 the region shows more births and fewer deaths than 1910 with forty more births and forty fewer deaths. The list records dozens of deaths with ages and dates from April to December and extensive birth entries from January to December naming individuals and their hometowns such as Dillon Armstead Wisdom and Lima.
County Officials Host Elaborate New Year Court House Ball
county officials at the court house on New Year’s day and evening staged a grand reception and dance. The venue was transformed with red and green decorations, holly, and floral displays while an orchestra played. dignitaries and staff served New Year’s punch and greeted attendees as ladies received carnations and greetings for 1912.
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A. I. Cashmore
Herbert Wheat
Maddox and Valentine
Margaret Poindexter
Edith Remley
Henator
O. Selway
Rank Hiiel
T. J. Murray
Hj, Callaway
J. B. Poindexter
J. A. Monaghan
Ok. D. Willis
Irene A. Hazelbaker
C. W. Conger
Clay Patterson
Chas. Francia
W. C. Orr
H. G. Rodgers
A. L. Badcon
A. Badecon
John 8. Baker
Jay Baker
Vera Baker
Gosman
Erwin
Scully
Guy
Norman Holden
Richard Price
Orpha Lenkersdorfer
Margaret Ross
W. H. Comstock
W. J. Crowell
KE. B. Roe
R. EE
Ober
L. C. Ford
Beaverhead Club
Beav erhead Couples Tie The Knot In June 1911
In 1911 sixty marriage licenses were issued by the district court clerk. June ranked second in popularity with eight couples wed, while April was the peak month with nine licenses granted. Below is the list.
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District Court
Beaverhead County
Don Cupid
Local Names in Brief Auction Row
A fragment lists participants Armand C Hood Elizabeth Bryan A Mikkelson Jasine Mad sen Frank Bryan and Margaret Coiner in a presumed notice or bid record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armand C. Hood
Elizabeth Bryan
A. Mikkelson
Jasine Mad
Frank Bryan
Margaret Coiner
Independent Pictures Arrive at Scenic Theatre Butte
Manager Karl Wheat of the Scenic Theatre secured Independent films for the week after a business visit to Butte. A Bailey service expert will assist at the Scenic. Winners of New Year’s week include Will Stimpson Sam Lackner John Banks Ed Earl and Mrs Lee Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Wheat
Scenic Theatre
Butte
Moving Picture Service
West
Scenic
Bailey Service
Wheat
Will Stimpson
Sam Lackner
John Banks
Ed Earl
Lee Lewis
Also Mentioned on This Page
History of the County
the Examiner
Dana Miller
Chas. D. Moore
Matilda Scott
Lydia Wheelhouse
Armstead
Hart B. Fischer
John F. O'Connell
Alfred JX. Graeter
Argenta
John Armstrong
Wisdom
John Thomas Grant
Chas
W. Erick
Delina Murray
Grant
Chas. H. Hill
Lena Polish
Willis
Mary Armstrong
Wallace Slocum
Polaris
Laura Thomas
Dennis Ryan
Jackson
Alma Johnson
John Gaylord
So Julius Craener
Fern Patrick
Mike Bacu
John Davis
Dewey
Philip H. Poindexter
Wm. Hull
J. W. Clark
John Walter
Frederick Sadler
Baby Hazelbaker
Ching Susa
Asa A. Williams
Ernest Bell
James 1
Stewart
Alphonso II
Johnson
Alphonso Gravelle
I. A. Hazelbaker
Wm. H. Hanison
Sheep Creek Basin
Ed. Johnson
Isham Carter
Lima
Fred Lints
Calvert
A. C. Brown
A. J. Breda
Chris Christenson
Jesse Shandy
AJ HL. Taylor
Yarding
Geo. W. Moon
J. S. Kerr
P. C. Peterson
James Garrison
George R. Metlen
R. C. Frazer
Wm. Radcliff
Dillon, Boy
Laurin Drake
Girl
Salmonson
Jas, Laych
Chas. L. Bray
Irl
James Arlison
Clark MecNinch
Dell
Josa Bradley
Jerry Reardon
H. J. Hamilton
Sam B. Burnside
Albert Lowery
J. F. Dunham
Peter Gardner
Henry RK
Melton
Henry Jacobs
Eliza Wilson
George Kent
Mary Ann Griggs
Thos
B. Yeaman
Fred Chapman
Mary Hall
Ida Gray
Conrad Meine
Louis Peterson
John F. Bowen
Wm. Lena
Hecla
B. P. Wells
Jonathan Grose
Glendale
Burns Perry
Peter Downing
Well
Louis Jensen
Peter Christensen
Bert Knox
M.T. Lewis
John Tuppens
Frank Kagan
April
Nels Peterson
Chas. W. Brown
Armatead
W. F. Cashmore
Chas. FE. Sanner
L. E. Price
Thos. Murray
Wm. Hale
John Wend
Frank Baker
Harry O'Neill
P. W. Armstrong
Soren Nelson
Claud H. Phillips
James Elmore
Brennere
D. J. Stephens
Bristow
John Keenan
Chas. W. Scott
Wm. J. Slaughter
Verne A. Coiner
Apex
Adam Lessner
Boy
Frank R. Stearns
Wm. J. Leonard
John Hoffman
Tit
Henry Underwood
Anguat
Chas. Wilson
Gust
Lester Ruffner
Lima, Boy
R. C. Jackariasen
John Cosgrove
Raymond Koontz
Allie Brown
Ching Kin
John Reed
Erric Hansen
Will Miller
J. A. Campbell
J. A. Sanders
John Becktold
John Lenkersdorfer
Julius Wenger
L. Hussey
John Wolf
H. G. Kemp
Andrew Anderson
J. B. Hamer
J. W. Cornett
Carl Hansen
Stanley Starr
Jos. C. Smith
L. PD. Hopkins
White
Leroy Selway
Theodore Shoudy
Frank Sawyer
Chas. Marchmount
Dan Tovey, Jr
P. W. Simmons
George Izatt
O. J. Woodworth
Edward Haske
Brownes’ Station
Patrick Laden
John Sullivan
Arimstead
Chas. J. Stoll
George Walker
George Webber
Wm. Butterfield
C. Wetmore
Oscar Husted
Frank Edwards
Edward Romain
Walter Carloon
Milo Mackinder
Jacob Neidt
Fox
Club
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