Beaverhead County Sunday School Convention Convenes in Dillon
The Beaverhead County Sunday School convention meets at the Dillon Methodist church from Friday evening January 12 to Sunday January 14. Rev. J A Alford attends. program covers praise, lectures, and discussions on biblical study, graded lesson systems, home department work, and adult classes. A final address titled The Gathering at the Golden Gate will be given.
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Dillon
Beaverhead County
J. A. Alford
Montana Sunday School Association
Methodist Church
Bannack
Washington Streets
E. V. Ostrander
Westcome
George R. Featherly
Montana State Sunday School Association
C. W. MacWilliams
IF. HH. Garver
Hi, V. Ostrander
Lucy Hamilton Carson
Mr. Goings
Lima
Forsaken Path of Newspaper Man
Will W. Simpson, longtime Dillon editor, leaves journalism for a sales and inspection role with Lanston Monotype in Philadelphia. He will cover Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming with base likely in Spokane, as he recalls a Missouri Christmas then a dip to 85 degrees below zero in Chester before reporting on Chouteau county’s county seat split and homesteading optimism.
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Will W. Simpson
Dillon
Dillon Tribune
Butte
Simpson
Lanston Monotype Machine Company
Philadelphia
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Spokane
Wash
Missouri
Chester
Mont
Chouteau County
Havre
New Management at Scenic Theatre
Messrs. Hoffman and Lewis of the Montana Amusement company take over Scenic theatre management. New pictures, new machines, pianos, songs, and policy plus an Independent service delight audiences. Matinee daily at 2:30, evening shows 7. Amateur night next Friday with three cash prizes and practice on Wednesday. Saturday children's matinee at 1:00 with a $1 prize.
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Messrs. Hoffman and Lewis
Montana Amusement Company
Scenic Theatre
New Picture Machine
Hoffman
Merged Livery Firms Form Anderson Livery Co in Dillon
Anderson Bros and W C Orr livery stables unite to form the Anderson Livery Co with a $25,000 capital. Directors A L Anderson Clark Anderson and Dr W C Orr will run the enlarged operation, with Orr keeping a veterinary office at the old Anderson stable and plans for expansion into auto garages on Idaho and Center streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Bros
W. C. Orr
Anderson Livery Co
A. L. Anderson
Clark Anderson
Dillon
W.C._Orr
Anderson Stable
Idaho
Center Streets
Darkey masquerade by Women of Woodcraft at Dart hall
The Women of Woodcraft host a masked masquerade Friday night at the Dart hall. Masked men pay $1, masked women free. Spectators pay 25 cents. A cake will be awarded to cake walk winners.
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Woodcraft
Dart Hall
Another Mid-Winter Horse Sale Announced by Horse Smith
CG A Smith of Dillon and Beavherhead County announces the annual mid winter horse sale begins February 26. Prospects look bright nationwide with strong demand for farm horses. A $3 per head commission applies to sold horses. unsold horses incur no charge. Everyone urged to bring horses for sale and support the sale’s success.
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CG. A. Smith
Dillon
Beavherhead
United States
Mr. Smith
North Dakota
Smith
Quietly Married in North Dakota
Mr and Mrs B L Clegg arrived in Dillon from Bismark North Dakota where they were married on January 1 The bride Miss Alice Wilson was a popular Bismark teacher and previously taught near Dillon The groom is cattle foreman for Diamond O Ranch Co Their future home will be on the groom s ranch east of town
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B. L. Clegg
Dillon
Bismark
North Dakota
Alice Wilson
Drummy
Normal College
Diamond O Ranch Co
Paxton
Blaine
Governor Pollinger Sees Gilmore & Pittsburg Survey Progress
Madison County noted stage diver and booster Governor Pollinger who owns a Twin Bridges home arrived en route to Old Mexico. He cited a Gilmore & Pittsburg survey across southern Montana aimed at a spring start, outlining a direct Grant to Twin Bridges route that would bypass Dillon by about ten miles.
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Pollinger
Montana
Madison County
Twin Bridges
Old Mexico
Gilmore & Pittsburgh Railroad
Souther Montana
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Grant
Twin Ridges
Horse Prairie
Dillon
Bannack
George Gray
Proposed Grasshopper Valley Road Links Mining Districts
The Beaverhead county and Dillon area would gain from a proposed route through Grasshopper valley near Argenta and Fryingpan basin to Beaverhead valley below Point of Rocks. The line would open old Bannack mines, Blue Wing gold silver mines, Elk horn copper mines at Farlin, accelerating development long delayed without the road.
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Grasshopper
Argenta
Fryingpan Basin
Beaverhead Valley
Point of Rocks
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Bannack
Blue Wing
Elkhorn District
Farlin
Bob Cole Sentenced to Two Years for Forgery
R. L. Cole pleaded guilty to forging a $5 check on Mrs. H. Hill and was sentenced by Judge McClernan to two years in the penitentiary at hard labor. He described a nomadic 20 month stay in Montana with work at a carpet cleaner and Rex Cafe in Missoula. He was arrested December 11 after lodging at the Laurenz block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Cole
McClernan
Inter-Mountain
Cole
Kentucky
Tie
Montana
Three Forks
St. Regis
Missoula
Dillon
Rex
Butte
Mra. H. Hill
Laurenz
Dillon Audiences Applaud Lombardi Opera Company
In Butte last week residents who attended the Lom bard i opera company praised the rendition of the grand operas Rigoletto and Madame Butterfly.
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Dillon
Lombardi Opera Company
Butte
City Considers Increasing Volunteer Firemen to Thirty Five
City council, led by Alderman Schiel, discusses raising volunteer firemen to 35 and ending pay for services. Fire chief Frank Birrer asks for the increase and to abolish paid call, while council defers decision to consult with firemen for majority approval. Police Sergeant Sassman praised for enforcing sidewalk snow and ice ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Schiel
D. Olmsted
Bennett
First National Bank
Sassman
Overdraft Warning From Comptroller Circulates to Banks
The comptroller of the currency orders national banks to stop granting overdrafts. He cites a Supreme Court ruling against allowing customers to overdraw and charge checks without funds, calling the practice misapplication of bank funds.
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Supreme Court of the
United States
Suit for damages tried in district court near Dillon
The damage suit of Robert Bidstrup against Pat and John Layden and Mrs. Rose Heavy is on trial in the district court this week before Judge Winston of Anaconda and a jury. The case stems from February trouble at Mrs. Heavy’s ranch south of Dillon. Bidstrup seeks 5000 for injuries. the defendants counter with 3000. The trial began yesterday with defense witnesses and ongoing examinations.
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Robert Bidstrup
Pat
John Layden
Rose Heavy
Winston
Anaconda
Bidstrup
Laydens
Heavy
Dillon
I. J. Callaway
Col. C. B. Nolan
Helena
John Lovell
Clayton Schuler
Micus
Lovell
Dyfie Heavy
Pat Layden
Grand Piano Contest Seeks Votes For Elegant 00 Piano
The Grand invites Indies of Dillon to vote in a piano contest running January 8 to April 8. The entrant with the most paid admissions wins the piano. Votes will be tallied weekly with standings posted at the box office. NEW films are shown daily at the Grand featuring the newest independent releases.
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Grand
Indies of
Dillon
Indy
Democrats Pick Baltimore for 1920 Convention Date
The Democratic National Committee chose Baltimore as the convention city with June 25 set for the gathering to select candidates for president and vice president. The committee also adopted a permissive primary plan allowing direct voting in states with such laws. There are 1 074 delegates to be chosen amid harmony as delegates from various factions seek the convention.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Baltimore
Chicago
William J. Bryan Misses Jackson Day Banquet Meeting
The report notes William J. Bryan did not attend the meeting and that his speech at the Jackson Day banquet was not finished until after 3:00 this morning.
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William J. Bryan
Renewed Mining Activity in Rochester Montana
Signs of renewed mining activity spread through southern Montana as Rochester camp reopens, with 80 men already at work and 600 to 800 more expected soon. The Watseka mine, led by E. M. Hand with Eastern capital, again operates with electric pumps replacing steam gear to resolve water issues, as a power line nears completion for full operation.
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Montana
Rochester
Watseka
E. M
Eastern
New Roller Skating Rink Planned for Dillon
Mrs. Sarah Burker announces the opening of a roller skating rink in Dillon in the old North Montana Street theatre. Opening night is Monday January 8 from 7 to 11 with a pool band concert, strict order, 25 cent skate rental, and free spectator admission. Mrs Burker serves as manager and sole owner.
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Sarah Burker
Dillon
Montana Street
Burker
Burglars Hit City Twice In One Night
A burglar broke into John Phillips residence on South Washington street about 1:30 and fled after being challenged. $25 was stolen from trousers. Sheriff's office held a Mexican suspect. Separately the water commissioner’s office was forced open and a cash drawer carried off containing $184 in cash and $90 in checks.
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Fareide
John Phillips
South Washington Street
Water Commissioner's Office
Main & Martin Release New Panatella Cigar
The cigar firm Main & Martin unveils a panatella shaped M and M cigar with a new label and attractive band. Using top quality tobacco and wrap, the product is selling strongly and may become the county’s standard domestic brand.
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Main & Martin
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County Sunday School Convention
T. Anderson
Home Department
Jesse Lacklen
Adam
Christ
J. I. Monroe
K. R. Foote
Mra
C. W. Robison
Great West
Bob Cole
Sassman Com
Water Commissioner’s Office
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