This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1921
Page
1
Viel, an experienced grocer formerly with Western Wholesale and previously in Salmon City, opens a cash and carry grocery in Dillon this week in the Klein building. He will stock a large variety and run a up to date store under his new Dillon venture.
The Chicago firm Anakin Lock Works fitted a burglar proof vault door with hardened steel cables and automatic auxiliary bolts. The system protects safety deposit boxes and is bonded for $500. It has reportedly saved 61 banks by preventing break-ins and is marketed as the best protection in the country.
Charles Banscome of Anaconda and his party, ardent supporters of the filmver, started from Anaconda in a Stutz touring car but broke down on Monida hill. They returned home and later traveled in a Ford sedan, reaching southern California where they enjoy sunny weather and flowers.
The regular band concert will be held Friday evening at 7 oclock on the lawn at the Episcopal church.
The Dillon Gun Club dominated the 28th annual Tournament of the Montana Sportsmen's Association finishing with the top medals and the Manhattan Team Cup. Renfro set a state record with 295 straight targets, Becker of Ogden won the Kallypell Rod and Gun Club medal, and Schulz and Renfro shared the club’s major trophies amid a four day event in Dillon. Government man Henry Ellis measured Beaverhead river flow, noting exceptionally low levels of 286 cubic feet per second.
Ellen Bradley fifteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Bradley died in Blackfoot Idaho on June 29 after an appendicitis operation. The body was interred at Morland Idaho on July 1. The Bradley family formerly resided at this place.
A Dillon roundup is planned for August 26 27 and 28 under the American Legion. More than two hundred Legion members will assist to stage the wild west show with band music and other attractions each night. A $50 prize for the best bucking horse will be awarded. farmers and stockmen are urged to enter via W D Ross in charge of brands.
Elkhorn Springs will add a dancing pavilion at the ranger station, with a planned dance around August 1. The resort has seen record crowds this season with ideal summer weather drawing campers and visitors almost daily.
Billy the faithful horse long used by the American Express company for deliveries is sent to Salt Lake City for a several week vacation. A new horse arrived yesterday to relieve him and the old animal will roam a field of clover and alfalfa during the rest break.
Mrs Otto Schulz entertained last Saturday for Mr Schulz birthday with sixteen visiting gentlemen from across the state attending a dinner of handsome appointments. A diamond pin was presented to Mr Schulz by his friends as a surprise to mark the occasion.
The Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce postponed its membership campaign planned to start Tuesday until later this week. The delay allows workers returning from the state shoot to catch up in business as organizers prepare Matt and Jeff division canvassing and distribute a condensed Why Join folder to hundreds of citizens.
Lima-O resident Gosman visited Monday and attended the county commissioners meeting as a board of equalization. He says dry land crops in his area are failing while irrigated crops are at their best.
Motor travelers touring the country freely use the public camping grounds at Dillon. Each evening twelve parties use the facilities and praise the free accommodations. Patrons commend the lighting and the water, noting Dillon’s water quality as a major plus in camping spots.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.