Reminiscences of Dillon's Early Fires and Foundations
The memoir recalls 1880s Dillon life with wagon trains and camp life, dances and roller skating, the 1882 firethrough the business district, the Opera House, and evolving streets. It notes later hotels, public buildings, and the push to establish the Normal College and county seats, including political moves and early education efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim Estes
Barrett's
Jim Murray
Mat Ewbank
Newport
al Hoyt
Dillon
Eliel
B. F
Hatfield
Company E
Pacific
White
Verybody
Center Street
L. C. Fyhrie
Ejlel Brothers
Centertreet
Sebree, Ferris and White
Helena Street
C. L. Thomson
George W. Dart
Kirkpatrick
Corinne
Utah
Idaho
Corinne Hotel
Alsso
Joe Metlen
Mellen
Goodrich
Bannack Street
Mrrs
Bannack
Mater
Pete Anopedt
Savage
Montana and
Sebree Streets
George H. Savage
Central ‘States
Virginia City
Legislative Assembly
Beaverhead County
L. A. Dodge
Normal College
Territories
B. F. White
R . Sith
Athens
Polindexter
Orrand
Pioneer Men and Judges Shaped Dillon and Beaverhead County
The article recalls Beaverhead County’s early pioneers and judges who built Dillon’s institutions. It highlights figures such as William Smith M Nay Beehrers William C Orr and Judge E J Conger whose leadership helped the town grow from territorial days through the 1880s courthouse era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
William Smith
M. Nay
Beehrers
William C. Orr
Selways
R. A. Deynolds
Phillip Thorpe
Burfield Brothers
M. B. Henneberry
John F. Bishop
Martin Barrett
Dillon
E. J. Conger
Senior boys to attend conference in Bozeman
Seniors plan to attend a regional conference in Bozeman starting January 31. A fundraising drive is underway with Rotary contributing 25 dollars and Hartwig Theatre offering a ticket-proceeds percentage for a film fundraiser titled Behind the Front. George Yost was named captain of the 1927 Beaverhead high school football team at a banquet hosted by Harold Cashmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Rotary Club
W. B. Hartwig
Hartwig Theatre
Hartwig
George Yost
Beaverhead High
Harold Cashmore
Prin. A. T. Peterson
Nell Gwyn Novelty Film Likely at Hartwig Theatre
A novelty film of Nell Gwyn starring Dorothy Gish opens at Hartwig theatre on Tuesday. The true life romance blends comedy and pathos with royal intrigue as Nell’s rise from orange girl to England’s celebrated actress unfolds. Paramount releases Nell Gwyn in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Gwyn
Hartwig Theatre
Dorothy Gish
Royal Palace
London
Nell
England
Paramount
United States
Canada
Dinner honors 1926 football squad and coaches
Coach B. J. Gunderson and each member of the 1926 football squad were honored at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W F Cashmore, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wheat, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Ewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Gunderson
W.F. Cashmore
Harry Williams
Earl Wheat
Clifford Ewing
Dr R D Curry Dentist in Telephone Block Offices
Dr R D Curry operates a dental practice in the Telephone block with offices in rooms 3 4 and 5. Contact numbers include telephone site 955 and residence phone 54.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Curry
Queens for Carnival: class representatives chosen
Two girls from each class have been selected as beauty and popularity contest reps for the upcoming carnival. Senior picks are Dorothy Rouse and Rosemary King. Junior selections include Clara Sorensen and Vera Burrells. Sophomores name Jane Herndon and Bee Forsyth. Freshmen choose Alma Osen and Beryl Scully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Rouse
Rosemary King
Clara Sorensen
Vera Burrells
Jane Herndon
Bee Forsyth
Alma Osen
Beryl Scully
the Beaver
Family Reunion Held At Jackson Home
A dinner party at Mr. and Mrs. James R. Jackson honored their uncle Ben McLaughlin and cousin Dorothy McLaughlin of Denver. Attendees included Mrs. D. C. Wampler of Butte Lilian Stabler Valera Stabler of Butte Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mallon of Wise River and Vera Mallop of Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Jackson
Ben McLaughlin
Dorothy McLaughlin
Denver
Colo
D. C. Wampler
Butte
Lilian Stabler
Valera Stabler
Ben Mallon
Wise River
Vera Mallop
Neighbors of Woodcraft Installs Officers for Year
The Neighbors of Woodcraft lodge installed officers for the year including Hazel Farrel G N Mary Molleaur P G N Helen Talent advisor Mayme Hoffman Magician Nellie McFadden clerk Sarah Wolfe musician Naomi Gordon press correspondent Frederic Taylor attendant Mabel Cretchton Nellie Nelson Mary Williams managers Elizabeth Lloyd inner sentinel Bertha Cardinale out sentinel Georgia Deputy Flag bearer Florence Hughes captain of guards Blanche Haines Mabel Cretchton Cora Andrus Naomi Gordon May Mashe Emma Knox Nellie Nelson Emma Oliver guards Anna Cashmore After installation a banquet was served in the Odd Fellows hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Farrel
G. N
Mary Molleur
Helen Talent
Mayme Hoffman
Nellie McFadden
Sarah Wolfe
Naomi Gordon
Frederic Taylor
Mabel Cretchton
Nellie Nelson
Mary Williams
Elizabeth Lloyd
Inner Sentinel
Bertha Cardinale
Out Sentinel
Georgia
Florence Hughes
Blanche Haines
Cora Andrus
Family Names Listed in Local Social Event
Attendees include Mrs. James O Connell of Fishtrap Bob O Connell of Salt Lake City Melbourne Jackson Iline Jackson and the hosts Mr and Mrs James R Jackson at the gathering hosted by the Jacksons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Connell
Fishtrap
Bob O’connell
Salt Lake, City
Melbourne
Jackson
Iline Jackson
James R. Jackson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Omia
Pes Bey
Judge Conger
Montana
Boon
First National Wool Warehouse Company
Mississippi
Woodcraft
Woodcraft Lodge
THE
Interstate Building and Loan Association
Dillon, Montana
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