Dillon Fourth of July Celebrations Impress With Class
Dillon’s Fourth of July event drew a smaller crowd than last year yet showcased a polished program. Foley and Sullivan boxing drew the crowd, with Sullivan failing to last seven rounds, while Foley dominated. The day also featured footraces, sack and pie eating contests, a boys ball game won by Barry’s team, horse races, wrestling between Jerry McCarthy and Frank Erne, balloon ascensions, a fireworks display, and a dance at the opera house benefiting the Dillon band.
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Dillon
Butte
Foley
Sullivan
Jerry’ McCarthy
Fathia
Dillon Theatre
Gav
McCarthy
Frank Peacar
Erne
Livingston
Maurice Thompson
Tdexter
C. W. Scott
Walter Dearborn
H. Brundage
Eber Badcon
Eugene Hainds
Howard Morse
George Savage
Tritt
Stahl
Dewey Cashmore
Ruth Stoller
Hazel Brown
K. Binder
George Haining
Barry
Butte Independents
Jimmy
Talent
Dingley
Croppy
McKinney
Pallison
Buckain
Jerry McCarthy
Frank Erne
Opera House
Beaverhead Pioneer George W Perkins Dies in Pasadena
George W Perkins a Beaverhead county pioneer and mining investor died in Pasadena California after a long asthma struggle. Born in Canada at 66, he left a ranching life for mining in Kikhorn and Glendale. His will leaves half the estate to daughter Katella Kelley and the rest to five children, with trust provisions and ten year holding before division. Funeral held at Masonic Hall with interment at Mountain View cemetery.
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Beaverhead County
George W. Perkins
Pasadena
California
Dillon
George W. Perkina
Canada
Glendale
Beaverhead Valley
Hia Inet
Kikhorn
Buttey
Butte
Mr. Perkina
Katella Perkins
George Thomas Banks
Hugh L. Mealeb
Masonic Hall
Mountain View Cemetery
Plans for Dillon Depot Unveiled by Short Line Officials
Engineers from Salt Lake brought detailed plans for a new Dillon depot to the town. The concrete foundation measures 140 by 44 feet with a 20 by 40 feet engine room in the basement and steam heating throughout. The first floor includes a baggage room a 37 by 30 feet, express office 5 by 18 feet lobby 10 by 12 feet men waiting room 28 by 34 feet train order and telegraph office 20 by 18 feet and a south end ladies waiting room 28 by 34 feet. The main building totals 130 by 40 feet and will be 35 feet high with upper rooms for future offices and bids to be solicited from local contractors.
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J. P. Condon
A. H. King
Salt Lake
Dillion
Dillon
Short Lite
Dacotah Mining Plans New 25 Ton Cyanide Mill on Bald Mountain
Dacotah Mining intends to build a 25 ton cyanide mill on Bald Mountain, using water power. The plant will include an air compressor and complete cyanide processing. Ore on the dump is valued at about 30 dollars per ton, with lower grade material at 10 to 12 dollars. Dan Burkholder leads the company formed about a year ago and a saw mill will also be erected to supply lumber for operations.
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Dacotah Mining Company
Bald Mountain
Schillion
Dillon
Dan Burkholder
Busy at the Dark Horse Mine Under New Superintendent
J H Lanyon appointed general superintendent at the Dark Horse property says work will expand. Eighteen miners currently employed, with plans to hire twenty more. Ore samples run 37 percent copper with gold and silver, and 100 tons ready for shipment. Dalath owners plan Dillon office and local headquarters with stockholders visiting around July 25.
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J. H. Lanyon
Dark Horse
Lanyon
Duluth
Minnesota
Dalath
Dillon
Barry Extends Lead With Two Wins Over Jones
Barry swept two games from Jones in the independent state league. In the first, Dillon won 4 to 1 behind Califf who struck out 10 and allowed no walks. The second game ended 10 to 4 as Dillon dominated, with Minnear pitching well and most runs coming in the fifth and seventh innings.
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Barry
Frank Jones
Butte
Dillon
Califf
Aberdeen
Wile
Wilson
Jones
Minnear
Score By Innings Memo Shows Close Game Line
In a string of innings 13 hits and errors led to a four run margin. Hoon hit a three bagger and Hammond produced a two base hit while Califf fanned ten hitters and Wilson seven. bases on balls totaled five and stolen bases included Hammond twice Smith and Ralston. Time of game one hour fifty five minutes. Umpire Wikida.
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Dillon
Hoon
Hammond
Califf
Wilson
Smith
Ralston
Batte
Um‘pire
Wikida
Raleton
Rodunian
Barry
Herwig
Richmyer
Merkle
Kinnear
McLaughlin
Balla
Dillon Team Triumphs in Two Games with Barry’s Sensational Play
In a doubleheader Dillon defeated Butte as Manager Barry dazzled with fielding and batting. Richmyer’s center throw curtailed a rally, Califf allowed no walks, and Barry led with a .487 average. Rodman and Kinnear shined on the mound and at first base as Dillon fans celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodman
Barry
Richmyer
Hammond
Ralston
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A. L. Badcon
Aga
E. G. Farnsworth
Poin
Anderegg
Thos. Taylor
Batt Independents
Ripley
A 'Skelley
If Klaey
Shea
Monaghan
Hauawirth
A Wilaon
Peuweaw
Skelley
A. Merkle
Elney
Hauswirth
Eatceeys
Coatly
Karea
Bert Kinnear
Fhat
Lefty Balaton
Dillon Ball Fang
Eddie Hammond
Eddie
Sammy Patterson
Sammy
Runes Hall
Manager Jones
Weenick
Butte Commercial League
Bozeman
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