Dillon to Form Committee to Solicit Baseball Subscriptions
Dillon fans rally for a new season as G T Paul O M Best J F Wiksdal A C Gruwell and John Lenkersdorfer form a committee to solicit funds. Last year’s team drew crowds from southern Montana Butte and Idaho and boosted Dillon’s Fourth of July celebration with excursions and strong press coverage. Manager Barry aims for a lineup equal to any western independent team, with work starting immediately.
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G. T. Paul
O. M. Best
J. F. Wiksdal
A. C. Gruwell
John Lenkersdorfer
Dillon
Virgil Garvin
John Herwig
Butte
Barry
West
J. E. Wiksdal
Potts to Operate Dillon Drug Store After Purchase
Mr A Potts from Butte has purchased R L Riley's drug store in Dillon and will move his family there immediately. He previously led Christie Leys Drug Co in Butte for five years and is expected to run a reputable Dillon shop. Riley cites ill health, asthma, and a move to lower altitude as reasons for selling.
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A. Potts
Butte
R. L. Riley
Dillon
Mr. Potts
Potten
Christie & Leys Drug Company
Riley
Unknown Man Found Dead Near Dillon Rail Line
Last Friday morning a man was found dead beside the rails near the river north of Dillon. An unknown man about five foot nine, 140 pounds, dark brown hair, well dressed, was killed by a Short Line train. The inquest blamed the accident on being struck by the train with no identified suspect or motive. A heart ring and minor personal items were found on the body. The body was taken to E. H. Brundage's undertaking parlors in Dillon.
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Neil Christiansen
Dillon
Christiansen
Walker
E. H. Brundage
Neil Sharkey
W. W. Simpson
J. B. Poindexter
James Walker
WH. L. McCaleb
A. B. Martin
New Rate of Smelter Trust for Montana
Montana smelter charges outline new rates for metals including gold silver lead copper iron and zinc with per ton and per unit charges, basing values on ore content and New York quotations. The schedule covers treatment stages and deductions for lead content above thresholds, plus penalties for insoluble matter and sulfur.
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Montana
New York
Amelter
Engineering and Mining Journal
C. B
Prickly Pear Junction
Bagis
Dillon Brewery to reopen with new ownership soon
Purchasers Frank Bechtold W Ritz and Frank Mueller close deal to transfer Dillon Brewery. Bechtold to manage, bringing Anaconda brewing experience. Plant will receive new machinery by February with ice and refrigerating upgrades. H D Peck plans to open Brewery Saloon under lease.
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Dillon
Frank Bechtold
Anaconda
W. Ritz
Frank Mueller
Butte
Bechtold
Milwaukee
H. D. Peck
Fatal trench collapse claims young Roy Gilman in Dillon
Roy Gilman 17, a Dart Hardware plumber from Leavenworth Kansas, died after a trench at the Henry Burfield residence in Idaho street collapsed. He was entombed about three quarters of an hour before discovery. suffocation is listed as the cause. The accident occurred shortly before 3 PM and his body was transported to Leavenworth for burial.
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Dillon
Roy Gilman
Dart Hardware Company
A. L. Stone
Leavenworth
Kansas
Dart Company
J. M. Gilman
Gilman
Henry Burfield
Idaho Street
Burfield
Haiitance
Wilbur Gilbert
Wari
Stone
Well Known Fireman Killed at Buxton on No. 8
Walter Hetrick a Short Line fireman about thirty, killed at Buxton while aboard southbound No. 8. He had two and a half years with Short Line after moving from O R N and previously fired a Dillon helper. Married with four children, member of B of L K EB and Knights of Pythias at Lima. Body sent to Summerville Oregon. companions from lodges and widow aided by Mra Kellum and others. Coroner's jury found no blame. accident due to failing to notify engineer about off train to raise a damper.
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Walter Hetrick
Buxton
Dillon
Knights of Pythia
Butte Evening News
Walter M. Hetrick
Oregon
E.G. Hughes
Hetrick
Discharge in New Year’s Killing Case Draws Crowd
Fred Baker is discharged after a lengthy preliminary hearing in which Judge Hirschman ruled there was no evidence to hold him for trial on the killing of Ed Laurence on New Year’s Day. The defense included Gov. Norris while Jim Barry vanished from the scene amid rumors. The testimony spanned the day with Coroner Walker and several witnesses detailing the confrontation at Baker’s home and the events leading to Laurence’s death.
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Hirschman
Baker
Norris
Jim Barry
Justice of the Peace
Fred Baker
Ed Laurence
Ilia
Walker
Barry
Laurence
al Laurence
John Powers
Rich
Albert Laurence
Norma
Baker Yard
Mre. Haker
Nora
bin Borgea
Gov. Norria
Lon Woodside
J. A. Loukas
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Medlon
Dillon Furniture Company
Idaho
Lima
Dell
Bedrock
Poinas
Northwest
R.L. Riley
Dillon Brewery
Brother
Baker's Wife
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