Dillon Area Daily Roundup of Local Visits and Moves
A long list of visitors, residents and travelers reported in Dillon and nearby towns. Names include Joe Jacques in Lima, Rev T W Bennett and Mrs H B Elling in Dillon, George Reinig in Bozeman, and Dan Tovey from Big Hole basin. Various moves include Burke Auto Transfer ads and goods moving services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Tovey
Dillon
Big Hole Basin
Martin Jackson
Jackson Ranch
Jackson
Big Hole
Discovery of gold at Grasshopper Creek and Alder Gulch
Gold was first discovered near Deer Lodge Montana in 1852 by Francois Fend lay known as Benetgee. John White found gold at Grasshopper creek in June 1862 and the Bannack rush followed. William Fairweather later discovered Alder Gulch May 26, 1863, leading to a major strike and the town of Virginia later renamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasshopper and
Alder Gulch
Montana
Deer Lodge
Francois Fendlay
Idaho
Florence
Beaverhead Valley
Grasshopper Creek
John White
Deer‘ Loadee
Buaverhead
Grasshopper
Bannack
White
Varnia
Jefferson Davis
G. G. Bisse
Virginia
William Fairweather
New Brunswick
Peace River
Alaska
Pete Daly
H. S. News
National Thrift Week Opens with Savings Push
The article extols saving over spending, arguing that those who spend more than they earn are unhappy. It notes January 17 marks National Thrift Week and urges starting a savings account, promising 4 percent interest quarterly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Demand the Best Butter from Salmon Creamery
The Salmon Creamery in Salmon Idaho promotes its Lemhi Creamery butter churned thrice weekly from Jersey cream and shipped to Dillon stores three times weekly. If a dealer has none in stock customers are urged to mail details for prompt restocking to ensure fresh churned butter for every family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Dillon
Rod Viel Returns From Deer Lodge on Business
Rod Viel arrived Monday evening from Deer Lodge where he had been attending to business. He owns a grocery store in Deer Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Bimrose
Lima
Rod Viel
Deer Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dream
Joe Jacques
T. W. Bennett
Butte
Earl Tallent
Mrs. A. Potts
Glen Allen
Monida
Fred Clark
Father Foley
George Reinig
Bozeman
Burke Auto Transfer Co
Russel Harrison
Browne
Carl
Nelson
Dell
Latta Russell
Mrs. C. Combs
Doc. Franks
Justin Brundage
Lakeview
H. B. Elling
Virginia City
Dillon Friends
W.N. Bichler
Armstead
Homer
Tobias
Lemhi
Henry Fitter
Anna Baughman
Bedrock
C. H. Niblack
Melrose
Richard Gallagher
Frank Husted
Wise River
Matt Dyer
Great Falls
Dan Little
Pocatello
Mrs
Lawrence Magnus
J. E. Keller
George Harrison
Tom Beatty
Grant
Roy Murray
Montana Auto Supply Company
Edmondson
Spokane
Hughes & McCalebs
Nalfegel Hughes & McCalebs
George Francis
W. R. Stone
R. Stone
Dan Sullivan
Denver
James McCullom
McCullom
Dr.Scarborough
Andrus Hotel
P. H. Darnutter
Small Son
California
Sheir
McHessor
Jery “Elmose
Nels Nelson
J. R. Scott
Montana Poultry Breeders’ Association
Helena
Scott
Eounty
A. L. Stone
State Bank Mt
W. A. Graeter
Cashier
Southern Montana
Abstract & Title Co
SERVI
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Dillon, Montana
Beckman Bros. Dept. 1
the Salmon Creamery
Salmon, Idaho
THEM
Liberty Bell Savings Bank
Beaverhead
State Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
City Shoe Store
Hansen’s
Lord Hansen
Stevens’ Meat Market
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