Montana Governor Proclaims Defense Test Day on July Fourth
Governor John E. Erickson designates July 4 1926 as Defense Test Day in Montana. He appoints Col. B H Williams state adjutant as committee chair and urges public gatherings and cooperation to follow presidential guidance without detracting from Independence Day observances. The proclamation is dated June 23 in Helena.
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John E. Erickson
Montana
Coolidge
Erickson
Col. B. H. Williams
Frickson
Tey
Hrickson
United States
I. J. E. Erickson
State of
Helena
J. BE. Erickson
Quake Toll and Aftermath Heard Across Dillon County
A series of earthquakes shook Dillon and surrounding areas causing panicked residents to flood the streets. Tremors top at 8 47 p m with several aftershocks, but no injuries are reported though property damage totals about 500 000 dollars, mainly in Three Forks and Manhattan. Surviving Shively family members include daughter Mrs Clara Chapman and sons E O Shively Charles Shively and Dan Shively with funeral plans pending.
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Dillon
Butte
State University
Missoula
Associated Press
Montana State Normal College
Montana
Gallatin Valley
Three Forks
Manhattan
Utah and
Narihges Firat
Iron
Utah
Shively
Dillon and
Tiery
Clara Chapman
E. O. Shively
Akron
Charles Shively
Melville, Mont
Dan Shively
Los Angeles
Robert Waugh
Colorado
Fourth of July Celebration Plans in Sheridan
Madison county joins with Sheridan for a Fourth of July celebration featuring patriotic exercises a grand street pageant sports events a state wide oration community singing and amusements. The program starts at 10 a.m. with many residents likely attending due to Dillons decision not to sponsor a celebration this year. Kodak films advertised at Fairchild Studio.
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Dillon
Madison County
Liquor Case Sentences in Beaverhead Court
Retallack trial closes with sentence and appeal bond set at 5000 dollars. Mrs. Catherine Schwab gets 60 days and 300 dollar fine for manufacturing and selling liquor after 1700 bottles were confiscated in a raid. Nick Ahlers pleads guilty and receives 60 days and 300 dollar fine for selling intoxicating liquor.
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Retallack
Supreme Court
Catherine Schwab
Henry G. Rodgers
Beaverhead
Nick Ahlers
Bennett
Ahlers
Reichle
Ben Holter
Dan Mooney
Well Known Stockman Hildreth Dies At Ranch Home
Local rancher Hildreth born November 4 1872 in Fort Melton California died at his Medicine Lodge area ranch. He helped found Hildreth Livestock Co and raised a large family with four daughters and three sons. Funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church with burial in Mountain View cemetery.
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Hildreth
Mr. Hildreth
Fort Melton
Cal
Montana
James Selway
Red Rock
Medicine Lodge
Concert at training school campus draws courteous crowd
A Thursday concert at the training school campus drew a large audience. The Examiner notes the audience clapped politely and requests to refrain from honking cars during the performance were mostly followed, with a few exceptions likely unaware of the demand.
Firemen to Hold Big Dance at Dillmont Park Friday
The Dillon volunteer fire department plans a large dance at Dillmont park Friday night the eve of the Fourth. Baxter Tonrey orchestra, a top Montana dance band, will provide music and a large crowd is expected. Proceeds go to fire department expenses.
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Dillmont Park
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Baxter-Tonrey
Montana
Dillon Fire Department
Monroe Heads East for Columbia Summer School Tour
Professor J. E. Monroe and Mrs. Monroe depart for the East with plans for her visit to Fort Scott Kansas and his attendance at Columbia University summer school in New York City. Also noted are local trips, sales, wool shipments, a Woodmen drill event, tramps rounded up for 60 to 90 days, a street work program, a 35 27 indoor baseball win, Barratts station Fourth of July, and Matt Barry’s top time in the Yellowstone Trail relay averaging 33.87 mph.
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J. _E. Monroe
East
Monroe
Fort Scott
Kan
Professor Monroe
New York City
Columbia University
G. T. Paul
George Metlen
Paul Brothers Ranch
Harry Andrus
Anderson Brothers
Dillon
Wool House Gang
Barratts Station
Matt Barry
Chicago
Seattle
Butte-Missoula
Milwaukee
Talent v Kohl quiet title suit in Dillon lands
District Court in Beaverhead County Montana issues alias summons to Addie A. Kohl in a case brought by Hazel J. Talent to establish and quiet title to Lots 19 and 20 in Block 17 of the original Dillon townsite. Clerk Red Rife signs the notice with Deputy Stamm date June 20.
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Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Hazel J. Talent
Addie A. Kohl
Peaverhead County
Montana
Dillon
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Reaverh
Teng
Mllonites
Sheridan
Kodak
Fairchild
Examiner
Stamm
Automobile
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