Fire destroys Armstead garage. seven cars lost
A garage at Armstead was destroyed by a Friday fire. Seven cars valued at three thousand dollars were lost in the blaze that swept the building.
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1924
Page
1
Fire destroys Armstead garage and seven cars
A garage in Armstead owned by Clarence Patterson burned early Friday, destroying seven cars valued at about three thousand dollars. The frame building and equipment, including a newly installed electric lighting plant, suffered losses over two thousand dollars. The owner was in Dillon when the fire started. origin is unknown as investigators, Sheriff Mooney and County Attorney Gilbert, examined the scene Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstead
Clarence Patterson
Horace McIntyre
Dillon
Dan ,Mooney
T. E. Gilbert
Beavers Lead Local Twilight League Amid Tight Standings
The Beavers hold a slim half game lead in the city Twilight League with the Bunnies close behind and the Normals in the cellar. Beavers beat the Bunnies 6-4 last game as Bill Jennings scored on a homer and Melvin Smith hit a four base drive. Dennis and Wade earned the win while Vandegrift and Paul worked for the Beavers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavers
Bunnies
Dillon
Matt Barry
Northwest
Bill Jennings
Beaver
Babe Ruth
Jennings
Homer
Melvin Smith
The
Dennis
Wade
Vandegrift
Paul
Stece
Chautauqua line up promises strongest season yet
The Cuautauqua association unveils a star studded season with May Valentine's Opera Company performing Robin Hood, The Great Commoner staged by Elias Day Players, and appearances by Ralph Bingham, Guatemala Marimba band, Roach Freeman Duo and Ralston Entertainers. Also concerts by Ault Concert Artists and Ernest Gamble Concert Party plus lectures by Ott Strongheart Grathwell and Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuautauqua Association
May Valentine’s Opera Company
de Koven
United States
Chautauqua Week
Guatemala
Roach-Freeman
Ralston
Ault
Ernest Gamble
Edward Amherst Ott
America
Nipo Strongheart
Mr. Strongheart
Yakima
Sam Grathwell
Lyceum
Arthur Walwyn Evans
Welch
Voters reminded to register for state primary
Voters in Bay County are reminded that Friday July 11 is the last day to register for the state primary. Anyone who did not vote in the November election two years ago must register. Some who voted in the primary that year but not the general were under the impression they need not register this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay County
Golf Becoming Popular In Dillon City
The Dillon golf club course is rapidly growing as a recreation source with increasing devotees. On most Sundays and many evenings, weather permitting, golf fans can be seen at the course striving to play faster and better than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Golf Club
Dillon
Dillon Fourth Sees Valley Residents Socialize
Earl Tash Hollis Harrison and Geo H Harrison spent the Fourth of July at home in Dillon after traveling from Grasshopper valley for the holiday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Tash
Hollis Harrison
Geo. H. Harrison
Dillon
Grasshopper Valley
County Commissioners Hold Regular Monthly Session
The county board met to approve bills and discuss budget needs. To protect the poor fund the treasurer was ordered to transfer three thousand dollars from the general fund. Two deputies for the Big Hole basin district were approved for two months, and a July 21 meeting was set as a board of equalization to consider graveling the Big Hole Road in Grasshopper valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
A. L and J. Eportant
Sisiiews
Big Hole Basin
Board of Equalization
Big Hole
Grasshopper ‘Valley
Excavations for Three New Normal College Buildings
The three new Normal College buildings near completion with the gymnasium framing rising. Contractor H. J. Hamill says occupancy is possible by year‑start, heating plant by November, and gym ready soon after. Local crews of about sixty men and twenty teams at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
H. J. Hamill
Bozeman
Hamill
Dillon Visitors Pack Elkhorn Springs For Leisure Day
A group of Dillon residents spent last Sunday at Elkhorn Springs a popular resort. Mr and Mrs Francis Tonrey Mr and Mrs C B Blinn and family Spencer Patterson Mr and Mrs Lee Tower Mr and Mrs Bob Barrett a Sprinkle Melson sah and Mrs Harry Gimble were among guests. Several cottages at the Springs host summer visitors. The road to the resort is reported in good condition though slick from recent rains. The plunge survived the Friday cloudburst without damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Elkhorn Springs
Francis Tonrey
C. B. Blinn
Spencer Patterson
Lee Tower
Bob Barrett
West’. Melson
Sah
Harry Gimble
Hazelbaker files for Montana state Senate renomination
Senator Frank A. Hazelbaker declared his intention to seek the Republican nomination for state senator from Beaverhead county. He is the first to file for any legislative office in the county and is reportedly unopposed for the August 26 primary. Hazelbaker has served four years in the senate and played a leading role in key 1922 measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Beaverhead County
Hazelbaker
Senate
Counties in Montana to share 384 799 in license receipts
The motor vehicle license collections for the second quarter will distribute 384 799 42 across 66 Montana counties. Secretary of State C T Stewart certified the figures to the state auditor, with warrants to be issued next week. Silver Bow leads with 45 429 60, Cascade 27 025 46, Yellowstone 26 289 80, and Lewis and Clark 20 545 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Secretary of State
C. T. Stewart
Silver Bow County
Cascade County
Yellowstone County
Lewis and Clark County
Wool Clip Leads West as Mayer Seeks Dillon Buyers
Harry A Mayer of il lerman and Sons Chicago met George Melton in Dillon after returning from Idaho where he secured a large Woods Livestock wool clip. The purchase totals 750,000 pounds, over 2000 bales, consigned with 30 cents per pound advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Mayer
Illerman and Sons of
Chicago
Dillon
George Melton
Mr. Mayer
Idaho
Woods Livestock Company
West
Dillon Fourth of July Celebration Draws Large crowds
Dillon hosted a free Fourth of July event organized by the volunteer fire department. A sunrise salute, parade led by the fire department band, and a large fairground program featured contests, pony polo, races, and a fireworks display. A minor accident occurred to a boy in the pony race. The evening ended with a concert and a free dance attracting about 100 couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Fire Department
Hartwig
Eliel Brothers
Hughes & McCaleb
Fairgrounds
E. 0. Gullidge
Baker
Montana
J. E. Monroe
Beaverhead County
Sidney Moran
George Hurd
Joe Nolan
Juddie Best
Byron Cosgrove
Floyd Vandegrift
Tim Blair
Peter Rebich
Thelma Tallent
Hazel Spencer
Violet Frizzel
Harold Soper
John Cuningham
Olver Meeds
Rodney Foster
John Cunningham
Byron Vance
Mae Tallent
Mildred Gullidge
Mildred Underwood
McGann
Walter Sirla
Bob Ramsey
Clark Edenfield
Ruth Bennett
Cummings
June Roe
Dan Jones
George Todd
O'Dell Green
Bernard William
Tom Drummey
Jack Smith
Andrus Hotel
Metlen
Former Dillon Girl Opens Democratic Convention
Mrs. William E. Mills of Helena Montana opened the Democratic national convention in New York on July 4 by singing the Star Spangled Banner. The ex Dillon girl Miss Mildred Tea grew to womanhood here. Montana has many prominent roles at the convention with Senator Walsh honored by opponents for his conduct of proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Mills
Helena Mont
New York City
Mills
Mildred Tea
Dillon
Montana
Senator Walsh
Seven Arrested in Cabbage Patch Raid and ensuing cases
County officers raided the Cabbage Patch area, arresting seven in a week. Four faced unlawful sale charges. Miller and Crough linked to liquor possession. Derrick and Foss found guilty of disturbing the peace, with others fined or jailed as the week’s cases progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabbage Patch
Ed Baker
Fred Miller
William Williams
Ed Whitney
Justice of the Peace
Phillips
Williams
Pete Derrick
Joe Foss
Charles Wolff
Kellum
Nelson
Justice Phillips
Lee Crough
Justice Court
Frank Burnett
Mooney
Armstead
Horace Anderson
Bill Howard
Miller
Car Misses Culvert Plunges Into Ditch
A Ford truck driven by Norman Hammill missed a culvert in the town’s north end last Thursday evening and plunged into a small ditch. None of the occupants were seriously injured, though they suffered minor bruises and cuts. The car was badly smashed against a concrete railing of the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Hamill
Democratic platform pledges farmers relief and public control
The Democratic National Convention in New York outlines policies for tax cuts tariff revision farm economic equality and national resource control. It calls for Muscle Shoals fertilizer production oil reserve recovery civil service reform postal salaries Asiat ic immigration exclusion Philippines independence war resource drafting armament reduction and strict anti monopoly enforcement. It condemns the Melon plan and Republican corruption and honors Woodrow Wilson as inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Officers
Congress
Philippines
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Electric storm in Beaverhead County causes outages and flood
The Friday storm in Beaverhead County ranked as the worst of the year. Telephone lines were damaged and all connections with Butte were cut off. In Grasshopper and Elkhorn Springs areas the storm reached cloudburst dimensions and Grasshopper Creek overflowed its banks for the first time this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Butte
Grasshopper
Elkhorn Springs
Grasshopper Creek
Splendid program presented by talented Dillon artist
Ralph McFadden, a young Dillon pianist, gave a concert at the Normal college auditorium before a large audience. The program featured his Polonaise in B Minor and a piano arrangement from a Dawes violin melody. His Rhapsodie Hongroise No. 12 received strong acclaim, and his Dillon training and Warren Ohio Dana Musical Institute affiliation were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McFadden
Dillon
Normal College
Mr. McFadden
McFadden
Charles G. Dawes
Republican Party
Dana Musical Institute
Warren
Ohio
Dillion
L. A. Gregory
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herbert Hansen
Ruby Valley
General
Poor Fund
Senator Hazelbaker
New York
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