Dillon Fourth of July Celebration Shines in Dillon
The Dillon Fourth featured a flawless program from sunrise to dawn with a crowd estimated over 2 500. Festivities included a parade led by Chief Tendoy, band performances, floats from local businesses, athletic events, a 20 round boxing match, a rock drilling contest, and a grand ball at Dart Hall.
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Dillon
Butte
Divide
Washington Street
Montana Street
Dillon Band
Tendoy
Shief
Fair Store
Lima
Farlin
Froley
Daly
Percy Ellis
O'Neil
Ellis
Lima Boys
Enis
Sheridan
Fred Flick
Carl Luke
Jillon
Montana
Tim Harrington
Jack Colline
Harrington
Collina
Dillon Athletic Club
Dillon Theatre
Jack Rodgers
Sailor McCoyd
San Francisco
Desperate Criminal Pierce Escapes Before Requisition Papers
Lieut Governor Norris issues requisition for George E. Pierce, wanted in Valley county for a deputy sheriff murder. Pierce escapes from Harrisonville jail in Missouri before papers are served, marking his third jail escape in two years. Sheriff Griffith prepared to travel to Missouri when news arrived.
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Norris
Valley County
Man
Edwin Norris
Missouri
George Pierce
George E. Pierce
Pierce
Harrisonville
Montana
Griffith
Glasgow
George Pan
Beaverhead County Assessor Reports Large Increase in 1905 Valuation
Beaverhead County will see a substantial rise in assessed valuation for 1905, with figures indicating an increase of about 345,117 from last year. Total value including railroad assessment stands near 5,744,003, while Dillon shows only minor changes amid limited building activity.
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Phil Anderegg
A. G. Williams
Beaverhead
State Board of Equalization
Dillon
Monthly Treasurer's Report Shows Balances and Receipts
The report details May balance on hand of 43 210 12, money received 1 785 94, and total payments 6 641 41 leaving June 30 balance 38 354 65. Receipts from taxes 43 60 licenses 1 322 50 county officers fees 340 65 other sources 79 19. A check of 706 54 was sent to the state treasurer and 125 00 moved from the contingent fund to the state examiner fund.
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B. N. Stevenson
Clera J. S. Baker
City of
Dillon
Stock Inspector
Fish and Game 18
Co. F H.S
H. S. Eee
Int & Sink, Dist. No
Odd Fellows Picnic From Butte To Dillon Park
Butte Odd Fellows will hold an all day picnic at Selway's Park near Dillon on Sunday July 16. Two special trains from Butte and one from Dillon will transport visitors with an elaborate sports program, music, dancing and a parade. Local lodges invite Lima and Melrose. over 2,000 expected from Butte. Park upgrades by Shall & Martz and a planning committee lists eight event races with cash prizes.
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Dillon Dairy
Dillon
Eliel Bros
Prairie Schooner
Golden Rule
W. L. Douglas
Hughes & McCaleb
S. Patterson
Dillon Furniture Co
Dillon Brewery
Hot Temale Cafe
L. J. Price
Otf
C. W. Scott
A. B. Martin
Presbyterian Church
Montana
South Butte
Alan Mason
Melvin Weenink
Chas
Mattox
H. F. Griffith
Henry Henderson
Fred Heffner
Fred Hungate
Lee Carter
Lee
Earl Patterson
Faye &Y
Cottontail
Jay Talent
Charles Collins
Odd Fellows Lodge
Butte
Dillon Lodge
Selway’s Park
Odd Fellow
Lima
Melrose
Shall & Martz
Chief Warmer Uses Kentucky Trick On Hoboes
Acting Chief Ira Warmer enforced labor discipline on hoboes by confining them with a ball and chain and chaining to posts and poles. One striker fled but was recaptured and returned to work after a dinner hour. The harsh methods reflect a belief in extreme measures to deter loitering and protect Dillon.
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Ira Warner
Warmer
Bannack
Montana
Warner
Frank William
Engagement Announced For Mae Reinhardt and Louis Stadler
Mrs. Sarah Reinhardt announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Mae Reinhardt to Louis A. Stadler of Dillon Butte. The wedding is planned for August 2 at Mrs. Reinhardt’s home and Mae is noted as a popular Dillon figure while Stadler is a respected mining engineer in the city.
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Mise Mae Reinhardt
Jon Butte
Mise Reinhardt
Dillon
Inter Mountain
Sarah Reinhardt
Mae Reinhardt
Louis A. Stadler
A Saloon Changes Hands on Bannack Street
Charles Milton and Dan Grant have taken over the Bannack Street saloon lease from J. E. Estes. Mr. Ripley, leaving tomorrow night for Southern California, plans to remain away several months before pursuing business interests. The new owners, expert mixologists, will focus on top cigars and finest liquors and began operation on July 1.
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Charles’ Milton
Dan Grant
Y. E. Ripley
Bannack Street
J. E. Estes
Ripley
Southern California
Mr. Milton
Mr. Grant
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Bigg Bailey
Examiner
Beaverhead County
George KE
Jewell
H. B. Selway
Rube Tritt
A. L. Badcon
Amoe Eliott
A. S. Beardaley
Boya
Chief
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