Dillon Pioneer A. C. Bond Dies After Illness in Montana
A. C. Bond prominent Dillon businessman and longtime Civic leader dies after weeks of rheumatic illness in a Butte hospital. Born November 11 1871 in Bible Grove Missouri he led Bond Grocery Co and served on the city council. Survived by wife son Dr Eugene Bond father Benjamin Bond sisters and brothers. Funeral held Sunday at St James Episcopal Church with Rev T A Bennett. pallbearers listed.
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A. C. Bond
Dillon
Bond
Butte
Bible Grove
Bond Grocery Company
St. James Episcopal Church
T. A. Bennett
T. D. Olmsted
Charles E. Nelson
T. D. Moran
M. D. Gist
William Lovell
William Cashmore
Eugene Bond
Benjamin Bond
Mra. O'Donnell
Curtiss
Seattle
James Murray
H. A. Bond
Clifford Bond
Oregon
Vick awaits fate as governor pardon unlikely
Albert Vick, condemned to hang for Sheriff Co K Wyman's murder, faces no reprieve since only Governor Dixon could grant clemency. Officials expect supreme court decision shortly, and district court will set the execution time. Vick remains resigned, healthy, and weight has increased while in confinement.
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Albert Vick
Co. K. Wyman
Dixon
Mooney
Supreme Court
District Court
Skeleton of Unknown Man Found in Centennial Valley
Sheriff Dan Mooney investigated the unknown skeleton found in a remote Centennial valley site. No identification or cause of death could be determined as clothing was almost gone. the body is presumed to have died in a storm one to two years earlier and was buried at the discovery site.
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Dan Mooney
Centennial Valley
Arrest of Chinese merchant for selling firecrackers
Quong Lung Kee, a longtime local Chinese merchant, was arrested on a charge of selling fire crackers. He allegedly disposed of a large stock to patriotic Dillon kids, sparking citywide excitement as fireworks echoed the preban celebrations.
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Quong Lung Kee
Dillon
Trophies Shine in Window Display at Security State Bank
An article describes trophies to be awarded at the state shoot this month, displayed in the Security State bank window. The display includes the Manhattan team cup and multiple medals such as the Butte Red and Gun Club medal the All Around Championship medal the Montana State Handicap medal and the Klepetko medal.
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Security State Bank
Legion Carnival at Dillmont Park Anticipated Big Event
The American Legion plans a major carnival at Dillmont park on Sunday July 10 with a monster parade Saturday at 4 30 pm. Highlights include a large dance sports raffles shows and a Legion band with dancing as a main activity both days plus on site food tables and benches for visitors.
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American Legion
Dillmont Park
Dillon
American Legion Band
Legion
Auto overturns. seven injured on Helena to Idaho trip
Seven passengers riding from Helena to Idaho were injured when their Hudson Six skidded and overturned in a ditch between Twin Bridges and Dillon near Paint Rock. A woman freed herself, others were pulled free as the car burned after the gasoline exploded. All were bruised but not seriously hurt and treated nearby before moving on to Dillon.
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Helena
Idaho
Dillon
Smith
Patriotic Program At Methodist Church Held In Dillon
On Sunday at eight o'clock a citizens program of national music and short addresses was held at the Methodist church. Rev T W Bennett Prof Lee R Light Mrs F C McFadden and Miss Velma Phillips spoke representing civic interests, followed by a music program.
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Dillon
L. A. Gregory
Ralph McFadden
Lester Opp
Dana Institute of Music
Warren
Ohio
McFadden
Opp
Methodist Church
T. W. Bennett
Lee R. Light
F. C. McFadden
Velma Phillips
Hay Harvest Begins Earlier Than Usual in Dillon Area
Ranches around Dillon start cutting hay earlier than in several years. Beaverhead County expects a record tonnage from haying as the season advances, with cutting typically beginning around mid July, earlier than the usual July 15 date.
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Dillon
Beaverhead
Civic Sunday Marks Beaverhead Chamber Campaign
Dillon citizens submit dozens of suggestions for a proposed Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce program. A three division plan will classify ideas into Major Discussional and Supplementary programs to boost community spirit and civic cooperation.
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Dillon
Beaverhead
Chamber of Commerce
Hartwig Theatre
Beaverhead County
Montana
Tourist Information Bureau
Blaine
National Guard of Montana
Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce Organization
Pendleton Round-Up Sets September Show With Indian Village
Pendleton Oregon prepares for the twelfth annual Pendleton Round-Up to run September 22 23 and 24. The event features cash prizes in cowboy and Indian events a large Indian village and daily war dances. Officials expect strong crowds with advance seat orders already arriving.
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Pendleton
Oréc
Quiet Fourth Observed Lightly in Dillon
Dillon marked the Fourth with few ceremonies as flags dotted shops and homes while many residents travelled to Butte or Elkhorn Springs for celebrations. A lively Dillmontypark dance drew attendees, and Elkhorn Springs was praised for its beauty and improving conditions possibly hinting at a World War I veterans sanitarium project by the American Legion.
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Dillon
Dillmontypark
Butte
Elkhorn Springs
Elkhorn
American Legion
Fourth at Elkhorn Springs draws large holiday crowd
Between four and five hundred people visited Elkhorn Springs over Sunday and Monday, making it one of the season’s largest gatherings at the resort. A Harrisons trench game saw Grant beat Grasshopper nine 13 to 14, followed by a late night impromptu dance at the Polaris schoolhouse.
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Elkhorn Springs
Harrison’s
Grant
Grasshopper
Polaris
Lighting of country roads to receive consideration
The Lincoln Highway association will work with General Electric to study and design an ideal lighting installation for a key section of the Lincoln highway. W D'Arcy Ryan, GE chief illuminating engineer, will lead a team to develop safe economical lighting in consultation with association highway engineers. GE will provide experts and lab facilities, with United States Rubber funding the project.
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Lincoln Highway Association
General Electric Company
Schenectady
N. Y
W. D’arcy Ryan
United States Rubber Company
Giant illegal still worth 25000 seized in Chicago
Police discovered a giant still in a Chicago house worth 25000 with 14 by 18 foot vats six feet deep and coils running through the home. Federal authorities confiscated the apparatus and destroyed wines alcohol mash and moonshine valued at about 75000. No one was present and no arrests were reported.
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Chicago
Local party undertakes 2500 mile Portland trip
A group led by Miss Clara Adams Miss Millie Adams Mrs Helen Randolph and Mrs Cora Holland left last week for Portland to spend about fifteen days visiting coastal cities. They are driven by Joseph Oliver of the Montana Auto Supply company and expect to cover about 2500 miles on the journey.
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Clara Adams
Millie Adams
Helen Randolph
Cora Holland
Portland
Joseph Oliver
Montana Auto Supply Company
Montana state trapshoot opens with crowding and hospitality
The Montana Sportsmen's Association state shoot begins next Thursday July 14 in Dillon with about a hundred shooters expected. The Dillon Rod and Gun club invites visitors and families to stay at hotels, attend dances, and enjoy local sights in Beaverhead valley.
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Dillon Club
Montana Sportsmen's Association
Dillon Rod and Gun Club
Dillmont Park
Dillon
Beaverhead Valley
Yellowstone National Park
Madison River
Centennial Valley
Henry’s Lake
Dilton Rod and Gun Club
Montana Association
Montana
Clu
Fair Grounds
R. G. Fryburg
Fryburg
Snowbound Foothills Sweep County After Cold Wave
A brutal cold wave brought three inches of snow to the foothills and mountains surrounding the valley. Ranchers near Monida reported a blizzard, while crops escaped damage though hail caused some losses in certain areas.
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Monida
Hirschman Couple Visiting Butte This Week
Mr and Mrs Sylvester Hirschman are visiting in Butte this week. The brief note confirms their travel and stay in the city during the current period.
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Mrs. Sylvester Hirschman
Butte
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