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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1920

Page

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Federal income tax explained and forms distributed from Helena

The notice explains the 1919 federal income tax filing timeline from Helena with forms 1040A and 1040, who must file based on net income, payment rules, and penalties for late filing. It urges taxpayers to obtain blanks early, read instructions, use the work sheet, and seek free help from deputy collectors for clarification.

Helena W. C. Whaley Internal Revenue Montana Collector of Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Offices Internal Revenue Bureau

Beaverhead State Bank Holds Annual Meeting

The Beaverhead State Bank reported a successful year with earnings at twenty percent added to surplus. Directors were reelected: G. T. Paul Frank Landon T. J. Mullaney R. R. Rathbone R. W. Boone Isaac Edinger George Lovell Ed Smith KH J Calloway B N Stevenson C. W. Hudson. Officers remain: G. T. Paul president Frank Landsdon vice president T. J. Mullaney vice president Cc. W. Hudson vice president and cashier Joseph Fuller assistant cashier.

Beaverhead State Bank G. T. Paul Frank Landon T. J. Mullaney R. R. Rathbone R. W. Boone Isaac Edinger George Lovell Ed Smith KH. J. Calloway B. N. Stevenson C. W. Hudson Frank Landson Cc. W. Hudson Joseph Fuller

City Cleared After Heavy Snow and Ice Melt

A crew began work Monday removing ice from streets and flushing pavements. Heavy early winter snows formed thick ice while a Chinook wind over the past two weeks melted snow, flooding sidewalks and basements.

Beaverhead Stockmen Spend Million for Feed

Beaverhead county stock growers have spent nearly 1 million dollars on sacked corn and oil cake for feed this winter. George R. Metlen, visiting Helena, said despite the large outlay the stockmen are faring well and expect to finish the winter with adequate feed. Some stock were shipped to Idaho for feed and will return in spring. only a few small shipments occurred before heavy snows and car shortages blocked more. Beef shipments are now starting to Missouri River market points.

Helena Beaverhead County George R. Metlen Idaho Missouri River

Shoup and McKinney Sign for Baled Alfalfa Supply

W H Shoup and Peter McKinney signed notes to bring in 30 to 40 carloads of baled alfalfa to meet stockmen needs in the county. L E Tillotson, still abroad, continues buying for this effort as hay is brought in until all stockmen are cared for.

W. H. Shoup Peter McKinney L. E. Tillotson

Wranglers Hear on Vanishing Middle Class and Taxes

The Wranglers weekly meeting featured H A Pease presenting Vanishing Middle Class with a lively discussion. Rh S Stevenson will lead the next session on Taxation. A Little Orchestra played at a dance in Idaho last Saturday amid heavy snowfall. Corporate annual report filing with the clerk and recorder has been extended to March 1.

H. A. Pease Rh. S. Stevenson Idaho Little Orchestra

Dillon Boy Visiting From Great Falls

A well known Dillon youth spent the week in Dillon visiting his hometown from Great Falls where he is employed at the Rainbow pharmacy.

Dillon Ethridge Ward Great Falls Rainbow Pharmacy

Niblack Heads to New York for Spring Goods

C H Niblack left Sunday for New York City to spend several weeks buying spring and summer goods for his store. He was accompanied by Mrs. Niblack.

C. H. Niblack New York City

Senator Selway Returns to Streets After Illness

Senator E. O. Selway, recovering from a serious illness, is able to be about and greeted by friends. He and Mrs. Selway plan to travel to a lower climate for an extended stay as soon as his health allows.

Selway E. O. Selway

Senator Featherly Attends State Irrigation Meeting

Senator George R. Featherly attended a Bozeman gathering last week for the state irrigation meeting and was elected to the executive committee.

George R. Featherly Bozeman

Accident injures groceryman from exploding cartridge

J. W. Forsgren, a grocer, was hit in the hand and hip by shell fragments when a rifle cartridge exploded while being ejected from the magazine. Wounds are not serious.

J. W. Forsgren

Masons Invest In Property For Future Temple

At a Monday meeting the Masonic lodge voted to exercise an option on the Bannack and Idaho site buying three lots for 25000 from John F. Bishop. They will have thirty days to close the deal and plan to hold the property for about five years before constructing a three to four story temple when market conditions improve.

Masonic Temple Bannack Idaho John F. Bishop

Cluley Elected Commander of Beaverhead Post

John B. Cluley was elected commander of Beaverhead Post at a regular American Legion meeting. He will serve until June 1. A. Potts donated a Victrola and records for the club rooms at city hall, and meetings will move to the second and last Wednesdays each month.

American Legion John B. Cluley Beaverhead A. Potts Legion

Fire on Lumber Train at Twin Bridges

A box car loaded with lumber and seventeen boxes of powder caught fire near Twin Bridges Wednesday morning. The engine was moved into town and the fire extinguished by Twin Bridges fire department. Powder in the car had reportedly already caught fire, and its origin remains unknown.

Twin Bridges

PAYS FINE FOR PETTY LARCENY AT ANDRUS HOTEL

William S. Martin faced a justice court trial before Judge Nelson on petty larceny charges. He pleaded guilty and paid a $30 fine for allegedly stealing provisions from the Andrus Hotel grill kitchen where he served as second cook.

Wm. S. Martin Justice Court Nelson Andrus

Missionary Meeting Scheduled at Mrs Stahl Home

The Woman's Home Missionary society will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs Louis Stahl on Dakota Street.

Woman’s Home Missionary Society Louis Stahl Dakota Street

Dillon Physician Promoted to Major in U S Army Medical Corps

Dr. F M Poindexter prominent Dillon physician received official notice of promotion to major in the reserve medical corps. He served twenty two months in the grean war abroad and at home including time at Whitechapel hospital London and War Camp Grant. A McMillan also enlisted from Dillon and promoted to captain in the reserve corps.

F. M. Poindexter Reserve Medical Corps United States Army Grant Deal A. McMillan Dillon

American Stock Growers Meet Heads North for Jan 27 28 29 Spokane

The American Stock Growers Association will hold its annual meeting in Spokane from January 27 to 29 with delegates from seventeen cattle states. President Senator John B Kendrick plans to attend. Montana and Washington members coordinate for strong attendance. Topics include railroad legislation and government control of unappropriated lands. The executive committee meets January 26 at the Davenport hotel. Special Burlington sleepers will pass through Butte January 26.

American Stock Growers’ Association Spokane U. S John B. Kendrick Salt Luxe Montana Washington Davenport Hotel Burlington Washington, D. C Butte Northern Pacific

Republicans Attend Dillon Meeting for State Convention

Among the Dillon Republicans in Butte this week to attend the state convention were Hon. Frans Fliel, Dr. H. A. McMillan, County Attorney T. B. Gilbert, N. E. Holden, George R. Featherly, and C. K. Wyman.

Dillon Butte Frans Fliel H. A. McMillan T. BE. Gilbert N. E. Holden George R. Featherly C. K. Wyman

Paroled Youths Face Parole After Court Ruling

A trio of boys appeared before Judge Farnsworth in police court on petty larceny charges. They confessed to destroying a screen door and forcing a fridge lock to access party refreshments. Each received ten days in jail with sentence suspended and six months parole. The judge warned others to avoid further misbehavior or risk immediate confinement.

Farnsworth

Patsy Cunningham Heads to California for Farm and Horse Work

Billings January 14 P J Patsy Cunningham the Montana jockey famed in earlier years left Billings last night to manage a large California fruit farm and to manage a string of horses for a brother in law He had been employed at a Billings hotel since quitting the turf

Billings P. J Patsy) Cunningham Montana California Cunningham

Old Arc Lights Replaced by Mazda Lighting

Union Electric removed all arc lights in residential areas last Friday and installed Mazda lights. The change improves efficiency and halves lighting costs for the town.

Union Electric Company Mazda

Melrose Ladies Celebrate Milestones at Sappington Home

About fifty ladies gathered at Mrs. Thos. Sappington’s home on Wednesday January 14 to honor Mesdames Sarah E. Brown Elizabeth Boetticher and Thos. Sappington on milestone birthdays. Guests provided refreshments and music as they shared well wishes for many happy returns.

Melrose Thos. Sappington Sarah E. Brown Elizabeth Boetticher

Delinquent Tax Sale Held Yesterday by Treasurer

The delinquent tax sale was held at the courthouse yesterday morning by Miss Georgia Mathews, county treasurer. A large number attended to bid on property advertised for delinquent taxes. A total of $758 in taxes was disposed of, while the county bid in about $600 in addition to delinquent taxes for the Big Hole irrigation project which this year amounted to $23,530.

Georgia Mathews Big Hole

Mrs. Gilbert Heads to Chicago for Weeks with Sister

Mrs. T. E. Gilbert left Monday for Chicago to visit her sister Mrs. Hollis E. Potter for several weeks. In Lavon, Horace Hand Will Harvey and Herbert Harvey were in town Friday. the Harveys bought Mr. Hand’s ranch and the Hand family plans a move to Oregon's Willamette Valley for health benefits.

T. E. Gilbert Chicago Hollis E. Potter Horace Hand Will Harvey Herbert Harvey Lavon Harvey Brothers Mr. Hand Hand Willamette Valley Mrs. Hand

Methodist Church Services Announced for Sunday

Sunday school at 10 a m with Prof. Lee R Light as superintendent. Sermons at 11 a m and 7 30 p m by H G Humphrey Epworth League gathers at 6 30 p m.

Methodist Church Lee R. Light H. G. Humphrey Epworth League

Surveying for a new bridge over Beaverhead river

W. S. Chapman county surveyor is surveying a new steel bridge to replace the condemned wooden structure at the Beaverhead river in Ryan's canyon. The design aims to minimize danger at the nearby railroad crossing.

W. SE. Chapman Beaverhead River Ryan’s Canyon

Jury List Grows 20 Percent In County For Next Year

Fred Rife the county clerk prepared the jury list for the coming year. The 990 names on the list reflect about a twenty percent rise in eligible jurors in the county.

Fred Rife

Connor from Melrose Visits Town for Business

P. H. Connor arrived from Melrose on Friday and spent several hours in town handling business matters.

P. H. Connor Melrose

Mrs Roy Murray and Daughter Visit Dillon Friends

Mrs Roy Murray and her young daughter are spending the week with friends in Dillon, staying at the Roy Forrester home while from their home in Butte.

Roy Murray Small Daughter Dillon Butte Roy Forrester

Unusual sequel in Helena divorce case shines on Mabel tale

Helena Independent details Eva Walker versus George Walker divorce action linking to Mabel La Martine. The piece recalls Walker’s Bankers Insurance collapse, intraoffice quarrels, and a sensational Placer hotel room incident with a pistol barrage and temporary escapes.

Helena Eva Walker George Walker Dillon Mabel Los Angeles George W. Walker Mabel LaMartine Walkers

Anaconda High Trips Beaverhead in Saturday Basketball

Anaconda high school defeated Beaverhead High 31 to 16 in a fast, crowded game at the local gym. Myers led Anaconda with multiple baskets, while Dillon's offense struggled to find the hoop. A following American Legion dance at City Hall featured Sunset Orchestra.

Anaconda Beaverhead High Hall American Legion Sunset Orchestra Central Dillon Dillon Walshoo Eeeeeees Smith Carroll Keane W. Smith A. Smith Eddinger Offidinis Byford Bourquin Rouleau Daems Dee Beaverhead Fathom Dillon Myers Boyles Faye Dillon Ryburn Seddinger Hildreth Telvis Beal Sess A. Smith

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Masons Bannack and Idaho Streets Cluley Poindexter Patsy Cunningham Big Hole Irrigation Project Promoted Insurance Walker Bankers’ Insurance Company of Sheriff’s Busiiness LaMartine Miss LaMartine Placer Weiss Maurice Weiss Harvey Strelow Harvey Strelow Rupern Kane Heavey Hatfield Ae Boyles Smith Telvis Suites Edinger Conroy Ewee Rdu Gua Wattson
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