Henry Wolfe Dies After Long Illness in Dillon Area
Henry Wolfe a longtime farmer from the Stone Creek benchland died at his sister Kathrine Burch’s home in Dillon after heart trouble. Born December 18 1878 in Russia to German parents he spent most of his life around Dillon and homesteaded in Stone Creek about ten years ago. Funeral was held Monday at the Methodist church with interment in Mountain View cemetery. He is survived by wife Marie Sanfacon Wolfe and siblings John Wolfe Conrad Wolfe Grayce Elizabeth Lucile and Katherine Burtch and Pauline Wolfe. He was known as a dependable neighbor loved by his community.
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Henry Wolfe
Stone Creek
Kath-rine Burch
Alhambra
Calif
Methodist
Mountain View
Russia
Peter Wolfe
Emma Wolfe
Henry
Berthoud
Col
Marie Sanfacon- Wolfe
John Wolfe
Dillon
Conrad Wolfe
Grayce
Elizabeth
Lucile Wolfe
Katherine Burtch
Pauline Wolfe
Lfe
California
Assessors Adopt Much Shorter Form in Montana
In Helena the state association of county assessors and the state board of equalization adopted a shorter form for assessors. The change followed objections from over 40 counties citing higher printing costs and was endorsed by leaders including Charles H. Martien and D. A. Hiers. A final board decision was anticipated this afternoon.
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Helena
Montana
State Association of County Assessors
State Board of Equalization
Senate
State House
John Edgerton
Board of Equalization
Charles H. Martien
Lewis and Clark Equiloty
D. A. Hiers
Custer County
Baxter Tonney Orchestra to Host Dance Next Saturday
The Baxter Tonney orchestra announces a dance next Saturday evening at the Dart ball venue. The renowned group played last Thursday at City Hall and performed for the Eagles dance in Virginia City the night before.
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Baxter- Tonney Orchestra
Virginia City
George Lucy Charged With Vagrancy in County Court
George Lucy was charged with vagrancy and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail by Judge Nelson yesterday.
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George Lucy
Nelson
Graeter Grocery Wins Judgment Against Wright for 1844.25
In district court yesterday Graeter Grocery Co won a judgment for 1844.25 against Flora E. Wright. Separately Chris Bay received a 182.25 judgment against Lou Barfoot.
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Graeter Grocery Company
Flora E. Wright
Chris Bay
Lou Barfoot
Former Dillon Resident Mrs Rudeiger Passes in Washington
Word came from Washington D C last week of the death of Mrs William Rudeiger formerly Hazel Peitsch of Dillon. She was born in Bozeman and after high school attended Normal college here where she graduated and taught in local schools under Professor Ruediger. The couple moved to Washington where he became dean at George Washington University.
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Dillon
D. C
William Rudeiger
Rudeiger
Hazel Peitsch
Bozeman
Normal College
Ruediger
Washington
Normal College Resumes Monday After Long Mid Winter Break
Montana State Normal College and the Normal training school opened Monday with strong attendance as teachers returned from holiday assignments. Classes began in the morning, signaling a full restart after the winter break.
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Normal College
Montana State Normal College
Normal Training School
No Home Brew After January Sixteenth
F L Mann a special agent of the internal revenue department warns Dillon residents that home brewing will be banned after January 16. The piece notes plentiful private stocks and the anticipated shortage, plus a new requirement to file statements on any remaining old Scotch for medicinal use.
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F. L. Mann
Internal Revenue Department
Dillonites
Hfe
Beaverhead
McDowell Declares Candidacy for Governor in Butte
Lieutenant Governor W. W. McDowell formally announces his bid for governor as a Democratic candidate subject to primaries. He cites extensive experience including eight years as lieutenant governor and four terms as senate president, pledging a straight Americanism platform.
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Butte
W. W. McDowell
House of Representatives
Senate
Gregory Pupils Entertain With Evening Recital
The L. A. Gregory pupils presented a pleasant recital at the Normal training school auditorium. The program featured an orchestra of about twenty players and solo performances by Jay Cosgrove on cornet Donald Stone on horn and Ralph Cushing on clarinet. The Star Spangled Banner closed the program.
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L. A. Gregory
Normal Training School
Jay Cosgrove
Donald Stone
Ralph Cushing
Beaverhead County Clerk Reports Year of Marriages and Citizenship
Fred Rife district court clerk reports 115 marriage licenses issued and 30 divorces granted in the past year. Nineteen divorces went to wives and eleven to husbands. Twenty four foreigners became citizens, led by Denmark with nine, then Canada and Ireland with three each, with one citizen from England Italy Switzerland Germany and Russia.
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Fred Rife
Beaverhead
Denmark
Canada
Ireland
England
Italy
Switzerland
Germany
Russia
Beaverhead Legion Elects New Officers After Large Meeting
About seventy five Beaverhead Post members met in city hall to elect officers led by Commander T. E. Gilbert. Newly chosen were H. C. Wyatt as vice commander J. C. Fuller as adjutant and finance officer George R. Baker as historian Frank A. Jones as sergeant at arms. A post lunch followed and plans were announced for a Friday event at city hall after the basketball game. The skating rink remains open and inviting to all ages with good ice due to favorable weather.
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Beaverhead
American Legion
T. E. Gilbert
H. C. Wyatt
J. C. Fuller
George R. Baker
Frank A. Jones
Legion
College notes recount campus visits and events
Several new students register this week while Miss Florence Stipe hosts a visitor. Dean Velma Phillips plans a three week absence in Galesburg Illinois. A dorm card party entertained faculty and refreshments were served. President Davis attended the county superintendents convention in Bozeman with a lecture on the program. Elen Corregan vacationed at Twin Bridges with Miss Lucy Seiden. Social time among holiday stayers included dancing and games. Professor Mosher tours the state for high school visits. Marguerite Gail Henry travels to Portland for private physical education study.
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Florence Stipe
Velma Phillips
Galesburg
Davis
Curran
Bozeman
Elen Corregan
Twin Bridges
Lucy Seiden
Mosher
Boulder
Cascade
Stockett
Great Falls
Geraldine
Marguerite Gail Henry
Portland
Oregon
Henry
Training School Notes Highlight Local Education Happenings
Mrs Walter Liberman of Poca Idaho visits Misa King as Fred Wilson of Bozeman plans school building plans for January 15. Enrollment reaches 630 934 boys 296 girls with a boys lead of 88. Triangle Club to entertain January 16 at the training school. First semester ends January 28, second begins January 26. Over 20 finish eighth grade this semester. beginners admitted January 26. December nurse report shows 43 examined 5 treated 26 excluded 52 home visits 26 defective teeth 8 defective sight 3 defective hearing 18 tonsillitis 4 chickenpox 22. Six pupils had tonsils or adenoids removed since September. Two pupils corrected defective vision. Miss McGregor contributes nursing and community health work.
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Walter Liberman
Pocatello
Idaho
Misa King
Fred Wilson
Bozeman
Jrée
Normal College and Training School
Beaverhead County
Miss Eddy
Malad
Miss Stufrt
Provost
Utah
Miss Hazard
Butte
Miss Dorchester
Helena
State Board of Educational Examiners
Miss McGregor
Miss Wemyss
Hamilton
Miss Snyder
Lewistown
McGregor
Week's Local News In Paragraphs
Rev J A Hoffman to lead Baptist church services next Sunday morning in this city. Mr and Mrs Roy Jackson placed their two children in school in Missoula last week. Jesse Gray left Sunday for southern California to join his parents. Mrs Gray will follow to Los Angeles later.
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J. A. Hoffman
Baptist Church
Place
Roy Jackson
Missoula
California
Jesse Gray
Mrs. Gray
Los Angeles
St James Auxiliary to Meet at Olmsted Home
The auxiliary will gather tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. T. D. Olmsted's residence. Mrs. Olmsted will host the meeting and entertain with Miss Caroline White.
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St. James
T. D. Olmsted
Caroline White
Marriage of Albert Taylor and Ethel Fowler in Butte
Albert Taylor of Ruby formerly of this city married last week in Butte to Ethel Fowler a popular young woman of Salmon City Idaho.
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Butte
Albert Taylor
Ruby
Ethel Fowler
Salmon City
Idaho
Bozeman Students Return to College After Holidays
Fred Finch and Charley Car roll have returned to Bozeman to resume their studies at the agricultural college after spending the holidays at their homes in this city.
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Bozeman
Dewey Cashmore
Fred Finch
Charley Carroll
The
Agricultural College
Dillon family to move to Reeder Street home in Polson
Taylor and family plan to return to Dillon from California and take the house on Reeder Street once occupied by H. B. Ewer and family. Ned Burke also returns from Ocean Grove California to Polson and reports his mother and sister enjoying life in the sunny south and good climate.
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Dillon
Carl Taylor
Polson
Reeder Street
H. B. Ewer
California
Ned Burke
Ocean Grove
Calif
Beav erhead County Opens Season Versus Philipsburg
Locals in good shape for the season opening game next Friday at Beaverhead county high school gym. Philipsburg high school will be the visitors as Andy Smith Frank Ryburn Wyman Smith Frank Hatfield and John Hildreth return with a strong lineup. A competitive season is forecast with hopes for league honors and strong town support.
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Beaverhead County
Philipsburg High Schol
Beaverhead
Andy Smith
Frank Ryburn
Wyman Smith
Frank Hatfield
John Hildreth
Rod and Gun Club to Hold Monthly Shoot Sunday
The Dillon Rod and Gun Club will hold their regular monthly shoot at Dillmont Park next Sunday if weather permits. The Schulz challenge medal will be contested at this meeting.
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Dillon Rod and Gun Club
Dillmont Park
Elk Ball Draws Dillon People to Virginia City
Dillon residents plan a motor trip to Virginia City tomorrow to attend the annual Elk lodge ball at the town hall.
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Dillon
Virginia City
Elk Lodge
Water Users Benefit From County Meeting
The Water Users association held a Monday afternoon meeting in the court room and was well attended by ranchers from across the county.
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the Water Users’ Association
Reverend Humphrey Returns from California Holiday Visit
Back from southern California where Rev. H. G. Humphrey spent the holidays with his family who are wintering in the sunny southland.
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California
Rev. H. G. Humphrey
Southland
Garver and Free Return to Missoula for University Studies
Missoula residents Missoula Ray mond Garver and Eugene Free left Saturday for Missoula to resume their studies at the university after spending the holidays with home folks.
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Missoula
Raymond Garver
Eugene Free
County Commissioners Inspect Farm and Bridge
O. M. Best and D. D. McKnight, members of the board of county commissioners, spent Tuesday morning inspecting the county poor farm buildings and premises. On Wednesday they toured Ryan's canyon to inspect the old wooden bridge crossing the river at the Mooney farm.
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O. M. Best
D. D. McKnight
Board of County Commissioners
County Poor Farm
Ryan’s Canyon
Mooney Farm
Wool Clip Expected To Bring Higher Prices In Montana
Billings reports eastern wool buyers offer just over 60 cents per pound for southern Montana wool. Northern flocks with higher grades may push prices up, as many bands graze in Carbon Stillwater Big Horn Treasure Musselshell and Rosebud counties. Montana remains a leading wool producer as owners reduce band size to improve quality and ensure feed through tough winters.
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Billings
Carbon
Stillwater
Big Horn
Treasure
Musselshell
Rosebud
Montana
Mississippi River
Income Tax Facts You Should Know for 1919 Returns
Guidance on filing 1919 income tax returns, changes in normal rates with $1000/2000 exemptions, four installment payment option, penalties for late filing, and where to obtain forms 1040 or 1040A. Applies to U S citizens and resident aliens, with due dates and filing district rules.
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Bureau of Internal Revenue
United States
Internal Revenue
Collector of Internal Revenue
Inland Empire Aerial Training scouts Dillon for air field
Land and transport executives Dillon L. G. Rees and R. J. White of Inland Empire Aerial Training Corp Butte visit Dillon to assess establishing an aviation field. They plan a state air line starting in spring with seven small three passenger planes and may add two large air liners by mid summer. Existing permanent fields already serve Butte Billings Twin Bridges Great Falls Roundup and Miles City.
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L. G. Rees
R. J. White
Inland’ Empire Aerial Training Corporation
Butte
Dillon
Billings
Twin Bridges
Great Falls
Roundup
Miles City
Simpler Forms Adopted by State Assessors
A Montana meeting of county assessors and county commissioners with the state board of equalization in Helena resulted in a 4 to 1 vote to adopt the simpler forms proposed by the assessors. The debate featured objections to the forms from Attorney General Ford and Assistant Attorney General Woody, with Governor Stewart and other officials present.
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State Association of County Assessors
State Board of Equalization
Helena
Senate Chamber
Capitol Building
Frank Woody
Montana
Ford
Miles City
Great Falls
Martein
Lewis and Clark County
Woody
John Edgerton
Edgerton
John G. Brown
State Association of Assessors
Board of Equalization
W. Stewart
Hart
CG. T. Stewart
George D. Porte
C. Ford
Stewart
Dgerton
C. H. Martein
Nskbeossots
Lutheran Aid Holds Yule Fest Celebration
The Danish Lutheran Aid Society hosted a traditional yule fest at Dart hall on December 31. About sixty children wore Christmas caps around a decorated tree while adults sang Danish songs. Santa distributed candy and fruit as refreshments followed, drawing roughly two hundred Scandinavians from across the country for a festive New Year celebration.
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Danish Lutheran Aid Society
Dart Hall
Santa Claus
Commissioners Adjourn for Week
County commissioners met in monthly session Monday and adjourned yesterday. They will reconvene next Monday to complete all pending county business.
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Board of County Commissioners
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Methodist Church
McDowell
Philipsburg High
ROD and Gun Club
Lutheran Aid
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