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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1926

Page

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Missoula Beavers fall to Idaho Tech in rushing home clash

Missoula’s men’s team pressed the pace but fell short as Hugo and Dvorak starred for the visitors. Williams and Wright showed spark for the Beavers while several late Cinch attempts failed to drop. Normal college teams and Lima Independents also posted losses in a fast weekend slate.

Idaho Pocatel County High Ormal Pocat Tissoula Beavers Elso Missoula Williams Wright Dvorak Hugo Dillon Altace Montana State Normal College Idaho Tech Pocatello Lima

Modern Woodmen to Stage Popularity Dances Series

Dillon Modern Woodmen plan three popularity contest dances in the city hall auditorium on January 23 February 6 and February 23. Tickets grant 25 votes for the favorite contestant with the winner announced at the final event. Baxter-Tonrey orchestra will provide the music for all dances.

Dillon Modern Woodmen City Hall Stady Baxter-Tonrey Orchestra

Memorial Tablet Unveiling For Late Justice Brantley

Senator Hazelbaker and wife will attend a Feb 4 unveiling at the Montana capitol in Helena. A bronze tablet honoring Theodore Brantley, long serving judge and chief justice, will be dedicated by the Montana State Bar in the supreme court room. The Montana copper tablet was designed by sculptor Sherry Fry. Brantley is survived by his widow and three children.

Frank Hazelbaker Capitol Helena Theodore Brantley Supreme Court Montana State Bar Association Montana Sherry Fry Brantley Hazelbaker

Senior Boys to Attend Vocational Congress at State College Bozeman

Senior boys from the local high school will attend the annual young men's vocational conference at Montana State College Bozeman from February 1 to 4. Last year 1,178 attended, with expected this year over 1,200. More than 460 will compete in stock judging, the largest contest of its kind. Six large high schools will send basketball teams for evening games. Governor Erickson and Mrs. Erickson will attend a reception. the college will present an annual play. the Bobcats will face Brigham Young. Railroads provide sleeping cars and reduced rates. meals cost 90 cents daily. many national leaders will lecture.

State College Bozeman United States Montana Bobcats Brigham Young University of Utah Roding Ande Bozemar Milwaukee Railroad Company Chicago Great Northern and Northern Pacific Governor Erickson Fred C. Parker Kiwanis Clubs C. J. Gaddis George R. Hill American Smelting and Refining Company New York J. Lee Coulter North Dakota Agricultural College Alfred Atkinson Montana State College M. A. Brannon University of Montana George R. Warner University of Denver Warren H. Wilson W. H. Morrill United States Department of Forestry Washington, D. C

Judge Lynch Presides Over Sorenson Leader Cash Case

Judge Jeremiah J. Lynch of Silver Bow district court presided over a two day hearing in a suit brought by Martin Sorenson against Leader Cash grocery. The former manager sought an accounting and the case opened Monday and continued Tuesday, with the judge taking it under advisement.

Jeremiah J. Lynch Silver Bow

Musical Comedy Pickles at Hartwig Theatre

Dillon audiences will see Pickles a three act musical comedy at the Hartwig theatre on Feb 15 and 16 under Milly Gay Schulz supervision. Schulz has secured top local talent and her dancers will have a prominent role in the production which promises to be a highlight of Dillon's theatre season.

Milly Gay Schulz Dillon Dillon Theatre Hartwig Theatre Milly Gay Schulz Miss Schulz Hartwig

Beaverhead County High Announces Free Agricultural Short Course

The Beaverhead County High School hosts a free six week agricultural short course starting Monday January 25 and running to March 6. D P Thurber heads the program with lectures and demonstrations on crops soils and livestock along with a six week auto mechanics track supervised by Raymond Banks. Classes begin after registration and require no entrance qualifications open to all.

Beaverhead County Raymond Banks

Dillon Men Honored at Bagdad Temple Meeting

At the Bagdad Temple annual election in Butte last week George W. Dart was chosen assistant rabbi. George W. Lovell was named one of four Bagdad representatives to the Imperial council in Philadelphia. Mrs. George Lovell, prominent in the Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile, was appointed to attend the national convention in Oklahoma.

Bagdad Butte George W. Dart George W. Lovell Bagdad Temple Philadelphia George Lovell Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile Oklahoma

Beaverhead Plans Stock Judging and Hoop Teams Trip

Beaverhead high school will send its basketball team to Bozeman the first week in February for boys vocational congress contests. A stock judging team from the agriculture department will also participate. Thurber selected 10 students for the livestock team, three experts to be chosen. A local student will respond to Montana’s welcome address. Hartwig theatre hosts Wild Horse Mesa and a student minstrel show with ticket receipts aiding delegation expenses.

Beaverhead County Bozeman Boys’ Vocational Congress Beaverhead Montana Hartwig Theatre Wild Horse Mesa Zane Grey W.W. B. Hartwig Beaver

Moonshine Seizure Ties Up Exchange Proprietor

Sheriff Dan Mooney and City Officer Charles Bourquin arrested Muggs McGrath, owner of the Exchange soft drinks, on possession of intoxicating liquor after confiscating a Star coupe containing two gallons and 19 pints of moonshine. McGrath pled not guilty in justice court, bonds set at 500 dollars, and was released. George Smith paid a 300 dollar fine for alleged prohibition violations and was freed last week.

Dan Mooney Charles Bourquin Muggs McGrath Exchange Soft Drink Establishment McGrath Justice Court L. P. Phillips George Smith

Man Found Dead in Cabin Near Argenta

Fred Miller, about 50, was found dead Sunday morning by his partner John Lee in a cabin near Argenta cave. Believed heart failure. Miller had been healthy. Body brought to Dillon Sunday. coroner and undertaker performed. Funeral services held with Spanish American War Veterans and Beaver Head American Legion. Interment at Mountain View cemetery.

John Lee Argenta Cave Spur Ranch Argenta Lee Dillon Phillips Brundage Beaverhead American Legion Mountain View Cemetery

Kids Old and Young Enjoy Good Skating at New Ice Rink

Dillon residents of all ages skated at the new outdoor ice rink after recent cold snaps. Dale Tash and Fred Featherly run the rink and plan new entertainments and games for patrons.

Dillon Dale Tash Fred Featherly

Three Teams in City Basketball League Remain Undefeated

The Huel quintet beat DeMolay 11 8 to stay unbeaten at 3–0. Barry Hopkins and Lamba Chi Sigma clash tonight to challenge for top spot. Laundry over Men's Store 19–14 featured long-range shooting, while Eliel’s defeated Men's Store 29–9 and Lamba Chi Sigma beat the Rotarians 22–8 securing a top-standing position.

Huel Barry & Hopkins Lamba Chi Sigma Laundry Quint Eliel Rotarians Steam Laundry Beaverhead Motors Avordyeeestaraeces Men’s League Commission

Marmon Sedan Flips on Icy Hill Near Will Orr Ranch

The seven passenger Marmon sedan driven by E R Gleed a Lima sheep man, slid on an ice patch on the steep hill near the Will Orr ranch and rolled over twice. Mrs Gleed fractured her wrist and Willy Gleed suffered minor cuts. Mrs E B Roe followed and helped the party to Dillon. The hill often freezes after thaws and has seen several accidents this year.

Maroni Olsen Players Return to Dillon for Second Show

The capacity crowd is expected as Ogden Utah troupe Maroni Olsen returns to Dillon for a second winter appearance at Normal College Auditorium. They present The Ship a modern drama by St John Ervine with a matinee for college students Monday afternoon.

Maroni Olsen Dillon Normal College Ogden Utah St. John Ervine

Miss Beaver to Renew Dillon Butte Bus Schedule

Hans Lawson a Wisdom businessman renewing the Dillon Butte auto stage line. He has applied for a state license to operate and plans daily Dillon to Butte service, with early spring two way runs and intermediate stops. Lawson arrived from Pocatello where Miss Beaver has been in service.

Hans Lawson Wisdom Automobile Stage Lne Divide Dillon Butte Lawson State Commission Miss Beaverhead

Knudson Presses Co Operation Before Dillon Rotary

Rev. Carl Knudson pastor of the Methodist church spoke to Dillon Rotarians on co operation. He urged fellowship and concerted action as key to progress and praised Rotary for its role. He compared European and American industry noting better outcomes with greater cooperation. Delegation support for Beaverhead County high school to the Bozeman congress was discussed. Joe Wedum chaired.

Carl Knudson Methodist Church Dillon Rotarians Knudson Rotary Europe America Rotary Club Beaverhead County Boys’ Vocational Congress Bozeman Joe Wedum

Dillon Men Attend National Wool Meet in Boise Idaho

Senator Frank Hazelbaker R Foster J E Morse J H Gilbert Denton Oliver and Fred A Gilbert attended the National Wool Growers meeting in Boise Idaho this week. Woolmen from across the state joined the event with Mrs R E Foster and Mrs Morse accompanying their husbands.

Dillon Boise Idaho Frank Hazelbaker R. E. Foster J. E. Morse J. H. Gilbert Denton Oliver Fred A. Gilbert Wool Growers’ Meeting Mrs. Morse

Beaverhead Ranchers Feed 16651 Cattle for Spring Delivery

A First National Bank compiled list shows Beaverhead county ranchers feeding 16 651 head for winter and spring delivery. Of these 12 094 are steers and 4 557 cows, though many cows have since been sold or contracted. The largest feeders are in the Big Hole basin with about 1 500 cattle from one company.

Beaverhead County First National Bank Big Hole Basin Northwest Beaverhead Valley Grasshopper Valley Grant Huntley Cattle Company Miller Development Company Wisdom Dillon Beaverhead

Woodcraft Local Officers Installed at Meeting

The Neighbors of Woodcraft installed new officers at a Wednesday meeting. Named are Guardian neighbor Mary Molleur past guardian Mary Williams advisor Hazel Farrell magician Helen Tallent attendant Mayme Hoffman clerk Nellie McFadden banker Alice Cosgrove musician Sarah Wolfe inner sentinel Frederika Taylor outer sentinel Elizabeth Lloyd captain of guards Florence Hughes monitors Nellie Nelson Anna Cashmore Mary Henneberry.

Woodcraft Guardian Mary Molleur Mary Williams Hazel Farrell Helen Tallent Mayme Hoffman Nellie McFadden Alice Cosgrove Sarah Wolfe Frederika Taylor Elizabeth Lloyd Florence Hughes Nellie Nelson Anna Cashmore Mary Henneberry

Beaver Head Post Elects New Legion Officers

At a regular meeting of Beaver head post of the American Legion Thursday evening James McCollum was elected commander George Barker vice commander Alex Tait adjutant Joe Jacques finance officer Rev Carl Knudson chaplain W B Thackery sergeant at arms and J B Cluley historian T E Gilbert Dr F M Poindexter and J C Faber were elected as members of the executive committee

Beaverhead American Legion James McCollum George Barker Alex Tait Joe Jacques Carl Knudson W .B. Thackery J. B. Cluley T. E. Gilbert J. C. Faber

Willis Garland and Child Visit Bakers in City

Mrs. Willis Garland and her two year old daughter arrived this morning from Klamath Falls Oregon and are visiting at the home of Mrs. Garland's parents Mr and Mrs John S Baker.

Willis Garland Klamath Falls Ore

Cash Meat Market to Open in Dillon This Saturday

Dillon to welcome The Cash Meat Market established by Chester Hale and Chris Bay on South Montana Street near the post office. Hale will manage the shop while Bay handles outside buying and the mass casualty event house. The remodeled store promises high quality meats and plans to feed nearly one hundred head of beef cattle.

Chester Hale Chris Bay Dillon Montana Street Postoffice Hale Bay Montana

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TECH Thibideau Dillon—Meeds Connelley Hugos Scott Beaverhea Missu_arday Lynch Fred Miller City Basket Ball League Marmon E. R. Gleed Miss Beaver Legion
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