Beaverhead County Wool Clip Near Two Million Pounds
Beaverhead county wool harvests completed with an estimated clip of about two million pounds. Wool stored at the First National Wool Warehouse under W. W. Hawkins, with consignments sent east and an advance of ten cents per pound. Boston buyers Hallowell Jones & Donald and Jeremiah Williams lead, while local consignors include Frank Mason and R. W. Boone for Hallowell, and J. B. Hample for the second firm.
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Beaverhead County
First National Wool Warehouse
Boston
First National Wool Warehouse Company
W. W. Hawkins
First National Bank
Hallowell, Jones & Donald Co
Jeremiah Willams
Dewey Gould
American Woolen Mills
Chas. P. Nunn
Silberman Brothers
Hallowell, Jones & Donald
Jeremiah Williams
Frank Mason
R. W. Boone
3. B. Hample
Their Marriage Is Not Legal In Dillon County
Last Thursday Clerk of the Court W E Stephenson received a marriage license return showing Reese Hodge and Miss Moselle Hansen wed in Butte though the license was issued in Beaverhead county and the ceremony was performed by Rev Joseph Smith in Butte. Stephenson ordered the couple to correct the situation by redoing the ceremony in the issuing county or in Dillon, as all marriages must occur in the county of license issue.
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W. E. Stephenson
Reese Hodge
Moselle Hansen
Butte
Dillon
Joseph Smith
Beaverhead
Stephenson
Rev. Smith
Anaconda Party Heads to Salmon City for Vacation
Enroute to Salmon City a party from Anaconda composed of Mr and Mrs E T Rudrauff Mr and Mrs Jack Harrington Miss Clara Greenough and Harold Blake stopped in Dillon last Friday evening while traveling by motor for a Idaho vacation.
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E. T. Rudrauff
Jack Harrington
Clara Greenough
Harold Blake
Dillon
Salmon City
Idaho
Schroeder Family Spends Week in Dillon
A. A. Schroeder and family are spending several days this week in Dillon. They reside on Horse Prairie where Mr. Schroeder works as a forest ranger.
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A. A. Schroeder
Dillon
Horse Prairie
Mr. Schroeder
Rancher Geo Hughes Injured At Granton Ranch
Geo Hughes a well known rancher and Hughes & McCaleb partner was badly hurt last Monday at his Granton Horse Prairie ranch. He assisted workers with a stacker repair when it fell pinning him. hay saved him from a fatal impact. He suffered back injuries and minor hurts. not seriously incapacitated.
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Geo. Hughes
Hughes & McCaleb
Granton Horse Prairie
Hughes
Dillon
Fine Barn Destroyed by Fire on James Mansfield Ranch
Fire destroyed a fine two year old frame barn on the James Mansfield ranch at Horse Prairie Sunday afternoon. Cause undetermined but believed to be a cigarette stub from a ranch hand. Loss estimated in thousands. insurance carried on the building.
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James Mansfield
Horse Prairie
Dillon
Hans Peterson
American Legion Band Concert on St James Lawn
The American Legion band played Friday evening on the lawn of the St James Episcopal rectory, followed by a lawn social. The concert was part of a series of summer evening performances that drew many local attendees.
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American Legion
St. James Episcopal
Chamber of Commerce Delays Membership Drive to Fall
The executive committee decided to postpone the Chamber of Commerce membership campaign until late October or early November. American City Bureau will send representatives then to complete the drive as ranchers harvest hay and others are away from the city. Temporary headquarters closed and Bureau representatives Everson and Mowett departed for Palo Alto to attend summer sessions.
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Chamber of Commerce
the State Bank
American City Bureau
Chamber
Messrs
Everson and
Mowett
Palo Alto
Cal
Bennett Named Judge of Fifth Judicial District
Lyman H. Bennett, resident of Virginia City, was appointed by Governor Joseph M. Dixon to the fifth judicial district to succeed the late Judge William A. Clark. Bennett, son of the late J. M. Bennett, has practiced law in Dillon and Virginia City, served as Madison County prosecuting attorney until January, and will continue to reside in Virginia City.
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W. A. Clark
Virginia
Joseph M. Dixon
Lyman H. Bennett
Fifth Judicial District
William A. Clark
Bennett
Virginia City
J. M. Bennett
Dillon
John Alvord
Madison County
Fires in Wise River area traced to train sparks
Beaverhead National Forest supervisor John B. Somers reports fifty one fires found last week in the Wise River sector of the Big Hole basin were extinguished before causing damage. Sparks from locomotive engines started the fires. patrols are intensified and visitors urged to cooperate in timber and range preservation.
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Wise River
Big Hole
John B. Somers
Beaverhead National Forest
Forestry Department
Marcus Rand Visits Horse Prairie City Last Saturday
Marcus Rand attended a visit in Horse Prairie city last Saturday, meeting local residents and touring community sites. The visit highlighted local ties and prompted discussion of upcoming events and partnerships.
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Marcus Rand
Bond Grocery Burglarized in East Helena Street Heist
Burglars broke into Bond Grocery Company on East Helena Street late Monday night or early Tuesday. They stole 500 in cash and silver plus 150 in Liberty bonds belonging to Sol Sobolsky. Entry was from the rear using separated window bars and a crowbar to force the safe. The crime was discovered the next morning by Sol Sobolaky.
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Bond Grocery Company
East Helena Street
Liberty
Sol Sobolsky
Sol Sobolaky
Fim
Obligation to hang Albert Yelk planned for August 26
Albert Yelk, condemned to be hanged, faces a secure, invitation only execution. The sheriff orders a three-man death watch and a high board fence to block view from outside. Minors barred and spectators barred from watching from elevated positions as the hour approaches.
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Albert Yelk
Sheriff's Office
One Bootlegger Fined and Another Out on Bail
Fred Jackson was arrested Thursday on two bootlegging charges and pled guilty paying a $125 fine. Charles Lee, arrested on similar charges, pled not guilty and was released after posting a $125 bond.
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Fred Jackson
Charles Lee
Beaverhead County Assessed Valuation Drops Despite Land Shifts
Beaverhead County finishes the annual property assessment showing a total valuation of 21,299,425 dollars, down from last year by over eight million, with railroad and telegraph lines excluded. Land classifications shift with more non irrigated and grazing lands, while overall acres assessed rise to 746,949 though land value falls slightly.
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State Board
Beaverhead County
B. W. Emerick
B. A. Risley
Jack Noonan
John 8. Baker
Beaverhead
State Board of Equalization
Southern Montana Railroad Company
Board of County Commissioners
Human Spider to perform in Dillon on Saturday night
Bill Strothers the human spider is headlining in Dillon this Saturday night to thrill admirers. He has spent two years climbing towers and tall buildings after a mistaken report of his death and will be joined by manager Arthur Hillis who accompanies him to Dillon.
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Bill Strothers
Dillon
Strothers
Woolworth
New York City
Helena
Butte
Arthur Hill i
Strothera
Hay Harvest Poised as County Record Breaker
Beaverhead county ranchers report this year’s hay crop will be the best in county history. Farmers say alfalfa and timothy yields are heavier than ever, with the second crop promising equal quality. Wild hay also reports a bumper year.
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American Legion
Dillon
Beaverhead Post
Legion
Beaverhead County
Yellow Stone Packing reps visit Dillon for business
J B Henderson and J A Henderson of Yellow stone Packing company Billings spent several days this week in Dillon handling business affairs.
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J. B. Henderson
J. A. Henderson
Yellowstone Packing Company of
Billings
Dillon
Water Situation in Dillon Improves Significantly
Dillon reports a much better water supply after a major shortage. Residents may use city water one hour daily from 6 30 to 7 30 PM until further notice, with sprinkling restricted to meet demand. Water Commissioner Jay Holtz notes the shortage stems from heavy sprinkling and confirms no leaks found in the intake or city.
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City Reservoir
Dillon
Jay Holtz
Wes
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George Hughes
Lyman Bennett
Joseph Dixon
Bond Grocery
Albert Yiek
Wyman
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