Dillon Fourth of July celebration praised for record crowds
The Dillon Fourth of July celebration drew about 3000 visitors from nearby towns, with ideal weather and extensive local support. Organizers and volunteers earned high praise for hospitality, with public lawns, free lodging, and a busy parade featuring Native American tributes, School District delegations, and a burlesque circus. Evening wrestling and various contests capped a day noted for unity and festivity.
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Dillon
Buutte
Tash & Lenkersdorfer
Ringling Bros.’ Circus
Examiner prints July Fourth program in twenty four hours
The Examiner job department rushed 1500 copies of a 12 page July Fourth program for Messie Clemo and Zirtaman. The ad heavy book required 4500 impressions, folding and wire stitching and was completed in about 24 hours after starting Friday afternoon. Other rush work ran concurrently.
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Messie, Clemo & Zirtaman
Examiner
Measra
Clemo & Zirtzman
Beaverhead County Couple to Wed Tomorrow Afternoon
Sheriff Gist captures announce a Beaverhead county wedding as Miss Clara Sharkey and Marmaduke Gist plan to marry at 4 30 p m at the Sharkey home on Idaho street. Rev Father Pudenz will officiate maid of honor is Miss Nellie Sharkey and Ike Edinger best man. They will leave by Friday morning train for Gist’s 150 mile from St Louis home then visit the St Louis fair and be away about 20 days.
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Beaverhead County
Clara Sharkey
Marmaduke Gist
Mr. Giat
St. Louis
New Club Meets Tomorrow Evening In Dillon
The Dillon business and social club proposes a meeting tomorrow evening in the courthouse. Members will hear committee reports and decide whether to organize, select permanent headquarters, and finalize other important matters.
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Dillon Businessmen's and
Court House
Pleasant lawn social at Presby Church raises funds
A Friday evening lawn social hosted by the Manse society of the Presbyterian church drew a large crowd. The band and several vocal numbers entertained guests who enjoyed ice cream and cake, and over fifty dollars was realized.
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Presbyterian Church
Ladies of the Manse Society
Local Wrestling and War Dances Highlight Montana Pageant
The match featured Tim Harrington, Collins of Butte, and McIntosh with threats of another contest from $100 to $500. A tribal Indian war dance on Montana street drew about 60 Lemhi braves, followed by fireworks near the courthouse and a Dart Theatre band performance that evening.
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Barrett’s
Eph Stoller
Eph Stolle T
Cupid
Frazer
B. F. White
Dr. Martin
Presbyterian Church
Carl Stahl
Dillon
A. A. Luce
Montana
Kay Hoffman
Hoffman
KF. Mooney
A. Henneberry
Frank Wade
Charles Collins
Earl Patterson
Charles Leichlieler
Montana Street
Butte
Durham
Cox
Rochester
Murphy
Norman
Farlin
J. H. McIntosh
Tony Harrie
McIntosh Eo
Harris
Tim Harrington
Collins
Calling
McIntosh
Harrington
Court House
Dart Theatre
Band Boys
Chris Snyder
Fourth of July Comments and County Wool Sale News
The report notes a peaceful Fourth with no arrests and a lively wool market in Big County. Wool clips near 45 000 pounds remain unsold in two holdings while prices range 13 to 16 1/3 cents. Gowan and Hample plan more purchases. Local events include a Lemhi war dance, a mule incident, and Sioux ball games in Dillon with mixed results.
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Big County
William Ames
Hans Hanson
Gowan
C. Shellard Smith
Philadelphia
Dilton
Steve Cook
Alan Smith
Ed Smith
M. Rairden
W. Sanders
Hample
Dillon
Montana Wool Exhibit at World's Fair Prepared in July
Montana wool growers plan a fine display in the Agricultural building at the World's Fair. Fleeces are being shipped from Bozeman after 60 to 70 offers, with details on ownership, shearing dates, breed, and sheep history. The display features a 13 foot glass case, 52 fleeces, and Rocky Mountain sheep heads.
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Woolprowers of
Montana
Bozeman
J. H. Rice
Fort Benton
Park Hotel
F. B. Linfield
Agricultural College
St. Louis
Jinfield
Montana Range
Delays Due to Washington Orders Slow Land Proofs
M R Wilson of Bozeman Land Office explains a new interior department rule sending final proof examinations to a special agent. Delays arise as the agent schedules hearings with 10 district United States commissioners across wide areas. callers are urged to apply in advance but not fear investigations. Some relief hinges on more agent staff.
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Department of the Interior
United States Commissioners
District Court
Billinga Gazette
M. R. Wilson
Bozeman Land Office
RE. W. Danne
Yellowstone County
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Washington
United States
Aiiot
Finn
Few Essays Submitted For Pioneer Medal Contest
Only five essays reached state officials by July 1 as the Pioneer Day medal contest drew little interest across Montana. Rules had teachers select campus winners then county supervisors pick the best to send to the state, with sixteen copies for board members and institutions. Counties replying included Silver Bow Cascade Chouteau Rosebud and Gallatin along with the state university.
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Association of Mantana Pioneers
Helena
State Board of Education
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Silver Bow
Cascade
Chouteau
Rosebud
Gallatin
State University
Notice to Sheepmen From Dart Hardware Co
The Dart Hardware Co. has your sheep paint boiled linseed oil dry paints sheep crooks and hand lea.
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Dart Hwd. Co
Marriage Licenses Granted On The Fourth In Argenta
Clerk of the Court French reports a busy day issuing marriage licenses. Three couples were married that day: Robert W. Bradwell and Misa Iula M. Knapp in the Medlen parlors by Judge Vermillion. Anna Hack and J. C. Dunham at the Catholic church by Rev. Father Pudenz. Edward H. Brennan of St Paul Minn and Minnie B. Morris daughter of B Frank Morris Blaine were married at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. A A Luce.
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French
Robert W. Bradwell
Misa Iula M. Knapp
Argenta
Medlen
Vermillion
Anna Hack
J. C. Dunham
Father Pudenz
Edward H. Brennan
St. Paul, Minn
Minnie B. Morris
B.frank Morris
Blaine
A. A. Luce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dillon Band
Bannack Tribe No. 16
Sons of the Forest
Car
Josephus Rich
Uncle Sam
Nancy Featherly
Liberty
Dillon Company
J. W. Morton
Nook and Ladder Company
Tendoy
Sheriff Gist
Morrow
Tom Landers
Tom
C. W. Robison
Redmen
KF. Williams
Dr. Kingsbury
Bedrock
Lima
Butte Miner
Indiana
Dillon Jeans
Butte Miners
Col. Rice
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