J J Cusick In Trouble After California Shootout
J J Cusick a former Dillon resident is involved in a shooting near Marysville California. John C Nelson assistant superintendent of the Mother Lode Mining shot Cusick in the leg during a dispute over mining claims. Cusick was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Houser after being found with a Colt automatic and a long shot. No formal complaint has been filed by either party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Cusick
Dillon
California
Marysville
Indiana Ranch
Jaye
Western Hole
John C. Nelson
Mother Lode
Nelson
Cusick
Warren C. Wilkins
Wilkins
Philadelphia
Wilking
Mother Lode Mining Company
Eagle
Indian Ranch Farm
Oro Enalow
U. S
Berkeley
Harry Kramer
Mother Lode Company
Joseph Barbiero
Equity
Ed Page
George Ranch
Kramer
Vosson
Houser
Saya
Billie
J. H. Barr
Good Start Made to Purchase Salvation Army Building
Major J H Durand arrived in Dillon last week to drum up support for buying the Salvation Army building. About $500 was subscribed on Saturday as Capt A F Meisner leads the drive to complete the purchase. Fidel Huber will act as treasurer and both Meisner and Huber invite further donations by mail or in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Durand
Butte
Dillon
Salvation Army
Ancceas
A. F. Meisner
Fidel Huber
Capt
Meianer
Meisaner
Huber Broa
Public Hospital Drive Urges Dillon Support
The Beaverhead county community was urged to raise the remaining forty thousand dollars for a non sectarian hospital in Dillon. Joseph Shineberger left twenty five thousand and Martin Barrett added a similar sum, with Barrett urging public spirited citizens to fund erection equipment and maintenance.
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Dillon
Auch
Joseph Shineberger
Examiner
Martin Barrett
Beaverhead County
Barrett
Shineberger
Hote Prairie
Popular Dillon Attorney to Wed in Lisbon N D
Joseph C. Smith a prominent Dillon attorney will wed Miss Clara Rawson of Lisbon in Holy Trinity Episcopal church at 1 30 p m. The groom, a Dillon lawyer for two years and brother of the late Gov. Robert Smith, will travel to Hunter’s Hot Springs Helena and Butte before returning to Dillon. Miss Rawson is sister to Mrs C W Butler and attended Normal College in Dillon. Attendants include Miss Canilla Rawson bridesmaid and three St Paul conjoined colleagues as maids of honor. Best man is Donald Campbell of Montana. The couple plan to visit relatives then settle in Dillon by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Smith
Dillon
Lisbon
N. D
Smith
Clara Rawson
Willis Rawson
Holy Trinity Kepincopal Church
Canilla Raweon
St. Paul, Minon
Donald Campbell
Montana
Miss Rawson
C. W. Butler
Misa Jessie Rawson
Milea City
Normal College
Robert Smith
New Officers Elected at Dillon Volunteer Fire Meeting
The Dillon volunteer fire department held its regular July meeting at city hall last Thursday. Officers for the ensuing year were elected after routine business, succeeding the previous leadership.
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Regula
Dillon Volunteer Fire Départment
Scenic Theatre Adds Arcade Machines and Dora Thorne Engagement
Dillon's Scenic Theatre on North Montana adds five Arcade musical picture machines and a singing bird device in the lobby. Miss Dora Thorne arrives from Salt Lake City to headline the week, performing daily with new songs nightly and repeating My Wild Irish Rose on Saturday at the theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hay
Dillon Theatre
Scenic Theatre
Montana Street
Hay
Dora Thorne
Iim
Salt Lake City
Misa Thorne
Dillon
Miss Thorne
Beaverhead County Assessor Reports Large Property Rise
County assessor A H French completes Beaverhead county assessable property report showing an aggregate value of 2 953 079 dollars up from last year by 343 901 dollars and praising his faithful performance in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. French
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
Frenchi
Hig
Railroad assessment figures show Beaverhead growth
The State Board of Equalization will set the railroad assessment at an estimated 1,500,000, bringing Beaverhead’s total to 7,382,458. The increase compares well with other counties and signals prosperity and healthy growth in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Fes
Beaverhead
Beaverhead County Fair Announces Premium List and Race Program
The Beaverhead County Fair board in Dillon unveils a premium list totaling 652 with 2 625 dollars in race purses over four days August 31 to September 3. Departments include horses cattle sheep poultry dairy culinary and more with entry rules and schedule for American Trotting Association governed races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County Fair Association
Dillon
Attike
American Trotting Association
Our County Association
Insurance Company in Good Shape Continent Life report praised
Montana Idaho Utah Oregon and Washington insurance commissioners issued a favorable examination of Continental Life Insurance and Investment Company. The company shows solid finances with 700 615.19 gross capital 575 208.07 liabilities including 208 875.00 capital stock and 207 000.24 policyholder reserve. Surplus stands at 207 804.82 and investments approved. Dillon locals hold stock or policies and the report is welcome. The county loaned substantial funds to the company aiding local business. The community feels the proposal is attractive and recommends its success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Oregon
Washington
Continental Life Insurance and Investment Company
Commission
Era Ag
Dillon
Thuaga
Ancceas
Man Dies in Salvation Army Barracks After Night Stay
A 46 year old man named Henry Schneider was found dead in his room at the Salvation Army barracks after staying the prior night for a 25 cent bed. He had no money or valuables. Letters show his identity and past, including ties to Germany and a sweetheart, with a Montana ranch purchase and Montana sheep herding work. An autopsy was delayed by duties and he was interred at Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schneider
Salvation Army
Oldensberg
Germany
Dorothy Valkrath
New York City
Lewistown
Mont
Sage Creek
Montana
P. & O. Company
Schneider
Brundage
Visitors from Salt Lake City tour Dillon in large car
Mr and Mrs S J Herthy and wife and Frank Stocker of Salt Lake City were in Dillon Monday. They came from Salt Lake to this city in a large touring car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Herthy
Frank Stocker
Salt Lake City
Dillon
Salt Lake
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A. C. Grawell
F. P. Birrer
A.S. Johnson
George Wolf
Sylvester Hirachman
Frank Knotts
A. A. Elliott
A. L. Badcon
K. J. Wheat
Earl Wheat
F. C. McFadden
K. Stoller
Clifford Knapp
Fire Department
Renee
Eas Oe Ae
Ana Ba Aine Peetiate
Bank Atock
Hobtanbe Agme
Gale
Beesaddaecs
Peter Tomate
Insurance Company
Salvation Army Barracks
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