Beaverhead County Board Meets in Special Session
Beaverhead county Montana commissioners convened July 17 1916 in special session to hear petitions for tax reductions and to address road and dam permits. The board ordered removal of obstructions on Barretts Grasshopper valley road and noted jurisdiction limits over Chalk Bluffs road in Deer Lodge county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Theodore Nelson
C. W. Francis
D. D. McKnight
Jay S. Baker
John M. Sveiich
Barretts-Grasshopper Valley
Mike Rebich
B. R. Stevenson
Chalk Bluffs
Squaw Creek Bridge
Tucker’s Place
Deer Lodge County
F. A. Fenn
J. E. David
Forest Department
C. K. Wyman
Jas. Kirkpatrick
Reseroir
Rattleshake Creek
Dillon
Walter Stinson
G. W. Kerr
Sid Houk
Jackson
Mill Point
County Clerk Sets Meeting on Property Assessment Reductions
County Clerk Jay S. Baker notes a meeting time from 1 p m to discuss future petitions for reducing assessed values. The notice outlines the procedure for filing additional petitions and the schedule for hearings.
Four Cylinder Buick Demonstrator Arrives in Dillon
A 1917 Buick four cylinder demonstrator was received by Montana Auto Supply in Dillon for showroom use. The car sold soon after arrival, though kept for two weeks to showcase its merit. Buyers listed include Morse, Thompson, Bernstein, Mrs. Mauldin, and McKown & Crook with numerous Dodge and Ford sales to local residents and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana Auto Supply Company
Cemetery Hill
Dodges
Dr. Blake
Montana Livestock Commission Company
E. H. Brundage
Frank Hazelbaker
Ray Bower
Lakeview
Dave McKnight
Dell
Fords
L. E. Harkness
BE. H. Cain
Pahnich Bros
Polaris
George Roberts
Pitcher & Sommer
Twin Bridges
Haying Season Has Started In Beaverhead County
Beavherhead county reports the haying season underway with ranchers moving supplies and men to the Big Hole basin. First alfalfa cuttings are good though late and wild hay is being harvested. Some difficulty finding workers. farmers seek hay diggers to boost crews for a larger crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Big Hole
Ostranders Will Make Their Home in Tacoma
Mrs. E V Ostrander and her son Donald left Dillon for Tacoma Washington to settle there. Reverend Ostrander plans to move as well after a month guiding Bethany Presbyterian Church in Tacoma. The family has long resided in Dillon and leaves many friends regretting their departure while wishing them well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E V. Ostrander
Donald
Tacoma
Wash
Rev. Ostrander
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Ostrander
Dilon
Whitehall to Play Dillon Next Sunday
Dillon manager McKown announced Whitehall accepted the challenge and will visit for a Sunday game. Whitehall has shown strong play this season and a win would boost Dillon toward the state independent championship. Dillon expects added strength for the matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKown
Dillon
Whitehall
Connie Mack
Kown
Moore Woman Is Released After Murder Case Verdict
In Beaverhead County Mrs. Katherine Moore was found not guilty of murder in district court after 22 minutes of deliberation. Judge Clark ordered dismissal and ordered a sanity commission for August 5. Prosecution and defense noted husband abuse and prior threats. She may return home with her brother as sanity is tested. Other local notes: Tony Coy convicted of first degree assault and sentenced to 7.5 to 10 years. Williams, known as Whitey, on trial for murder. Brandell embezzlement case moved to Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Moore
Clark
Moore
Bannack
W. J. Cushing
John Collins
Dillon
McNab
Salmon City
Beaverhead County
Elza Bryan
Isaac Rife
Frank Gordon
J. E. Hollingsworth
D. F. Mooney
Leroy Sperry
Martin Innes
Homan
Frank Carroll
J. L. Willard
3. B. Patterson
Harry Martin
Coy
Tony Coy
Tex Price
Price
Williams
George Ge Williame
Whitey
Monroe Mann
W. J.cushing
C. W. Robison
Mann
Frank Blair
F. S. Hoffman
A. G. Williams
John Tritt
John Kent
George Baker
Martin Freiks
L.K. Adams
Ezra Thompson
Clayton Howell
Brandell
G. F. Brandell
Salt Lake City
George Ditty
Ais
Denver
Salt Lake
Chautauqua Week Promises Wide Regional Interest
The second annual Dillon Chautauqua runs August 3 to 9 presented by the Elliott-White Chautauqua company of Portland. A. C. Strange oversees morning lectures with a full program of Shakespeare scenes, operatic concerts, lectures by R. M. Wanamaker and others, junior Chautauqua sessions, moving pictures, and a closing Kaffir Boy Choir concert. Out-of-town attendance is expected to be strong with season tickets urged ahead of opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellison-White
Chautauqua
A. C. Strange
Dillon Chautauqua
Carson
The
North Woods
Comus Players
Junior Chautauqua
King Arthur’s Court
International Operatic Company
R. M. Wanamaker
Stories of the Knights and Ladies
Skibinsky-Welch Company
Benjamin Fay Mills
Lou Beauchanp
New York City Marine Band
Donald Bouchier
Francis Labadie
Riner Sisters
W. A. Hunsperger
Sequoia Male Quartet
Sylvester A. Long
United
Sons of St. George of
Dillon
Sons of St. George
Montana
Butte
Band Concert At Public Playground By Dillon Military Band
A band concert will be held tonight at the public playground presented by the Dillon Military Band. The program includes marches, overtures, waltzes and dances with titles such as The Avenger Idealistic Language of the Soul Alma Where Do You Live Gethsemane Commandery Bohemian Girl Ruralistic Greater America El Dorado and Capitan Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Military Band
the Avenger
K. L. King
Ellis Brooks
Ceowrartpersenen
Yebs
W. H. Scout
Alma
Jean Briquet
Gethsemane Commandery
Butte Man Dies From Burns In Wisdom Camp Accident
Jack Barry of Butte died from severe burns sustained while camping near George Parsons place in Wisdom. His clothing ignited from a campfire and could not be extinguished. An inquest is planned. body to be shipped to Butte for burial. Barry, about 28, had been in the Big Hole area camping for several days. He previously attempted suicide in Butte last winter by cutting his throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisdom
Jack Barry
Butte
Barry
George Parsons
Fred Nelson
Big Hole
Inaugurated Day Mail Service Between Dillon and Big Hole
The post office switches the Dillon to Jackson mail route from two days to one. The new schedule starts next Tuesday with departure from Dillon at seven in the morning and arrival in Jackson by seven in the evening. Hugh J. Anderson secured the bid and will operate via Argenta Bannack Polaris, likely direct to Bannack then Jackson. Alfred L. Mullen visited Tendoy Idaho last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Big Hole
Jackson
Post Office Department
Bannack
Hugh J. Anderson
Argenta
Polaris
A. L. Anderson
Dillion
J. E. Sodergin
Special Session Deliberates South Washington Street Bid
City council meets in adjourned session to weigh bids for macadamizing South Washington Street in Improvement District No 1. Residents cap bids at 18 to 20 dollars per lot, lower than the rejected H J Bostwick bid. DeKay to use Idaho street sidewalk temporarily and store theater materials near Hartwig theater site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Washington Street
Improvement District No. 1
Nelson
James Walker
H. J. Bostwick
DeKay
Hartwig Theater
Hartwig
Dillon
Idaho Street
Candidates Filing for County Primary Amid High Filing
About thirty seven candidates have filed notices to run in the county primary. Democrats include Alex William son for sheriff and Frank Bulger Armstead for clerk and recorder, with others such as Bruce Risley and E. W. Bell. Republicans list Dr. L. C. Ford for coroner and Jane Evans for superintendent of schools among several. Committeeman filings show Norman Holden for Dillon South and A. L. Badcon for Dillon West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Williamson
Dell
Frank Bulger
Armstead
Bruce Risley
Wisdom
Carl Mittlemier
E. W. Bell
Dillon
Dr. L. C. Ford
Lima
Jane Elizabeth Evans
Melrose
Chas. Martin
Dillon Township
Frank Eliel
Beaverhead County
Norman Holden
Dillon South
A. L. Badcon
Dillon West
Severe storm hits area with rain and hail yesterday
A heavy storm moved through the area yesterday afternoon bringing rain and hail. Officials say the hail did not appear to threaten crops seriously, but the soaking rain should help dry farms.
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A. mi
Lewis E. McNinch
Ostranders
Moore Woman
the Examiner
America
Wee EB. BE
Greater America
Kota Citizteaatoach
Theo Wenzlik
el Dorado
Eaesee
Capitan” Star Spangled Banner
Montana State Band
Parson
WILL
Alfred L. Mullen
Tendoy, Idaho
South
Washington
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