Court to Convene July 18 in Montana District
The Montana district court adjourned last Friday and drew a 75 juror venire to reconvene July 18 for trial and calendar completion. Several cases were decided, including Reed vs Aetna for $397 and Julson vs Dunn settled, with numerous trials scheduled through August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Reed
Aetna Insurance Company
J. H. Bishop Company
Charles Bell
T. K. Julson
W. E. Dunn
State of Montana
G. F. Brandell
R. S. Stephenson
T-J-Walker
Katherine Moore
Cushing & Collins
Tony Coy
Stephenson
H. B. Duff
Coy
Shaw Seeks Nomination for Big Hole County Commissioner
J E B Shaw filed his notice of intention with Clerk and Recorder Jay S Baker to run for county commissioner from the Big Hole region. A prominent rancher and Democrat he is the sole announced candidate as C W Francis’s term expires this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E B. Shaw
Jay S. Baker
Big Hole
Mr. Shaw
Big Hole Basin
C. W. Francis
Change of time made by automobile stage
The automobile stage between Dillon and Salmon City changes its schedule. From this morning the stage leaves Salmon City at 6:00 AM to connect with the northbound Oregon Short Line train at Armstead. The Dillon departure is now at 6:30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Salmon City
Armstead
Oregon Short Line
Dillon Man L. A. Burrows Dies After Illness
L A Burrows a longtime Dillon resident died Friday night at his North Washington home after rheumatism. Born 1868 in Bernardston Mississippi he moved to Cambridge Illinois as a child and came to Dillon in 1891. He was a partner in the Crystal bar and is survived by his wife Edna Mae Mumert a brother in Nebraska and a sister in Minnesota. The body was taken to Cambridge for burial.
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L. A. Burrows
North Washington Street
Cambridge
Illinois
Leon Amos Burrows
Bernardston
Miss
Montana
Dillon
Edna Mae Mumert
Moline
Kearney
Neb
Crookston
Minn
Burrows
Dillon Elks Attend State Convention in Butte
Many Dillon Elks from Virginia City lodge attended the state Elks convention in Butte as delegates from Oro y Plaza lodge. They reported the event the best ever held in the state and praised the treatment and entertainment provided to visiting Elks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Elks
Virginia City
Butte
Elks
Oro Y Plaza
Dillon trio to hunt bear two weeks after big game
A party led by W. H. Keller of Dillon Dry Goods with Lew and Ray Gilman left the Gilman ranch last Friday to hunt bears in the Big Hole country between the Big Hole and Salmon rivers. They travel with a pack outfit and expect to be gone two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Keller
Dillon Dry Goods Company
Lew and
Ray Gilman
Gilman Ranch
Big Hole
Salmon
Bear
Dillon Chautauqua Set for August 3 to 10
The second Dillon Chautauqua is scheduled August 3 to 10 at the big tent. Plans discussed at a business luncheon by J C Herbsman of Ellison-White outline daily programs and a ticket campaign led by a new committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Business Men
J.C. Herbsman
Herbsman
J. C. Herbsman
Ellison-White Chautauqua Company
Portland
Medlon
J. H. Gilbert
Mr. Herbsman
Butcher Shop Changes Hands in Dillon
J W Deputy sold his meat market to Frank Swartz and Nick Staudaher for 3500 dollars. The new owners took possession Saturday morning and plan interior renovations and new machinery. An ice plant may be installed this fall with Staudaker in charge and Swartz handling purchases. Deputy shifts to ranching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
J. W. Deputy
Frank Swartz
Nick Staudaher
Staudaker
Mr. Swartz
Deputy
Beaverhead County Voters Sign Athletic Petition
A petition signed by Beaverhead county voters proposes an initiative law to establish a state athletic commission and regulate boxing and sparring. The clerk and recorder will verify signatures before filing with the secretary of state.
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State Athletic Commission
Beaverhead County
Secretary of State
State of
Mon
Firemen Meet in Butte. Dillon Delegation Attends
A Dillon firemen delegation led by Attorney C. W. Robison R. R. Price and Sherman Hughes attended Montana’s state firemen’s convention in Butte hailed as the largest such gathering in state history. The Dillon group secured the 1917 convention for Dillon with Butte the meeting place. Robison delivered the welcome response and his short address was praised as among the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
C. W. Robison
R. R. Price
Sherman Hughes
Butte
Stae
Bessie Barriscale Stars in Pastime Triangle Program
Bessie Barriscale opens this week's Pastime Triangle feature with the drama Bullets and Brown Eyes, a thrilling military story. A two reel comedy accompanies the program and Friday evening John Barrymore appears in a Paramount picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channing Pollock
Rennold Wolf
Norma Talmadge
William Farnum
Fox
Hall Caine
Paramount Picture
Nora Flynn
Marie Doro
Dillon
Bessie Barriscale
John Barrymore
Dillon Enjoys Quiet Fourth Nationwide Fourth of July
Dillon saw a quiet Fourth with no local observance and no arrests or accidents. Residents traveled out of town in large groups to celebrate in Butte and other sites such as Melrose Jackson Twin Bridges Lima Yellowstone and Bannack. Automobile trips covered nearby canyons and lakes under a sunny, breezy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Butte
Fire Department
Melrose
Jackson
Twin Bridges
Lima
Spencer
Idaho
Yellowstone
Madison County
Bannack
Virginia
Bryan's Canyon
Armstead
Elkhorn Springs
Buffalo Creek
Silver Star Springs
Zeigler Springs
Birch Creek
Sweetwater
Stone Creek
Carter Creek
Axe’s Canyon
Green's Canyon
Smallhorn Canyon
Clark’s Canyon
Gallagher Creek
Sheep Canyon
Browne's Lakes
Wise River
Big Hole
Falls From Wagon Injures Sheep Man Near Point of Rocks
Steve Lasich a well known sheep man from the county was hurt when he fell from a wagon at the wool house while unloading wool from a four horse team. He sustained a possible ruptured eardrum and concussion and was taken to his home north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Lasich
Point of Rocks
Lasich
Dillon
Blake
Freight Wreck at Redrock Blocks Line and Narrow Escape
A northbound freight wreck south of Redrock tied up traffic for six hours after a broken draw bar derailed seven cars. Three coal laden battleships were among the cars. two transients in a box car escaped death when it toppled sideways. No injuries reported as crews cleared the line by 4 pm. The incident follows another Short Line wreck at Armstead on June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redrock
Roll
Armstead
Moose Initiation Event Planned in Dillon
Next Saturday evening the Loyal Order of Moose initiation meeting will take place in Dillon. J F Lan man and A M Purcell oversee the work with Anaconda’s installation team assisting. A Dart hall dance with Baxter Tonrey orchestra follows. all are invited for a social, orderly event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Order of Moose
Dillon
J. F. Lanman
A. M. Purcell
Anaconda
Dart Hall
Baxter-Tonrey
Week end Rates on the Oregon Short Line
The Oregon Short Line announces weekend fare specials starting July 8 with a fare of a third for tickets up to 5 dollars, valid Saturday to Monday. From July 9 a one fare rate applies for trips up to 5 dollars, with Sunday overnights allowed at one third extra, valid through the summer to encourage weekend travel to fishing spots and nearby communities north and south of Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
Butte
Dillon
Ferris brothers Charged With Grand Larceny In Horse Theft
Amos Ferris and Wilbur Ferris are arrested on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing a horse from the Maiden Creek Livestock Company. They face arraignment this afternoon as local crime reports note Will Sweeney, a Dell sheepman, was present at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Ferris
Wilbur Ferris
Maiden Creek Livestock Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dillon Chautauqua
A. m
George Williams
Cushing & Robison
Mike Hagerty
Henry Young
Pease & Stephenson
Robert Irwin
George Ditty
Robison & Gilbert
Michael Gordon
J. H. Lowder
Edward Gray
J. P. Court
Lowder
Norris
Hurd & Collins
Gray
Steve Davis
Brearley & Williams
Rodgers & Gilbert
O. C
C. A. McGovney
Harry E. Andrus
Victor A. Berry
Wm. R. Brown
Harold_Spiker
Poindexter& Gilbert
W. E. Stephenson
Lillian M. Strowbridge
Callaway & Callaway
C. A. Smith
Murray Livestock Co
H. B. ‘Duff
Norris, Hurd & Collins
Pion
UTY Market
William
Farnum
the Examiner
Oregon
Will Sweeney
Dell
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