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 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1920
Page
5
The county Democrats met Friday night at City Hall in a lively session led by W. B. Wartwig with Dr. F. H. Garver as secretary. Attendees endorsed Democratic principals and state committee candidates to unite against the non partisan league and present a full county ticket.
Sixteen year old Ralph McFadden native of Dillon returned from Warren Ohio where he studied at the Dana Institute of Music. He performed eight demanding numbers beginning with Beethoven and ending with the Hungarian Rhapsodie and received an ovation from a full home audience. Accompanied by instructor L A Gregory the recital showcased his progress and promises for further study in Warren Institute with fellow pupil Lester Opp. A Potts and Deputy Game Warden F B H Pilling were noted visitors in Dillon.
Local organization votes to switch from Ellison White to Cadmen Westco circuit for next year booking in Dillon. Cadmen Westco requires a 1525 dollar ticket guarantee, offers shared oversales and proceeds, and plans local control with final approval by the Chautauqua committee.
The Dillon Rod and Gun club holds its regular monthly shoot Sunday afternoon at Dillmont park the first since the state shoot. A good attendance is desired.
The Democratic state ticket includes John M. Evans for Congress First District Mis soula J T Carrol for Congress Second District Yellowstone W W McDowell for Governor Silver Bow David Hilger for Lieutenant Governor Fergus A H McConnell for Attorney General Lewis and Clark Herbert M Peet for Secretary of State Wheatland A G Labre for State Auditor Lewis and Clark R M Hawkins for State Treasurer Madison Supreme Court two year John A Matthews Broadwater six year Frank Woody Missoula J W Stanton Cascade Railroad Commissioner J E McCormick incumbent Jefferson
Beaverhead county reports 3116 registered voters for the August 24 primary, down 695 from the 3811 registered for the 1918 general election, as a result of past stormy voting days and influenza. precinct shifts add Nicholia new, while Dillon precincts hold over half the county's voters.
The largest summer school in Montana is in session at State Normal college Dillon with 461 students from every county. Cascade leads with 53, Silver Bow 34, Beaverhead 28, Gallatin 26, Carbon 25, Yellowstone 20, Sheridan 17 and many others over ten. After six weeks one tenth left for home but new enrollments filled the last half of the quarter.
Helena July 27. The Montana Democratic State Central Committee endorsed candidates for the August 24 primary. Gov. S. W. Stewart praised unity to oppose Dunn and followers. Lieutenant Governor W. W. McDowell received full endorsement as capable, honest, and experienced, with a record as speaker and lieutenant governor. Other nominees are described as well known and deserving.
C H Niblack spent last Friday in Dillon from Melrose where he has been devoting much of his time to ranching.
Harry Tash arrived in town yesterday representing Polaris and was seen meeting local residents and business leaders during his visit.
Frank Felt and Chris Snyder of the Elkhorn district, boosters of the Elkhorn Springs resort, traveled to Missoula to confer with forestry department officials. They secured a promise for a survey of the water and to discuss improvements at the springs.
Beaverhead County will stay in the fifth class as per Attorney General Ford’s interpretation. The reassessment rules delay any reclassification until September 1922, with salaries reflecting the legislature’s increases.
The Elk Horn Springs resort enhances its facilities with two new open air and hot water plunges. The larger plunge measures 40 by 60 feet, while a smaller 20 by 40 foot pool offers hot water. Additional hot plunges are in each large dressing room and many summer homes are under construction, signaling rapid resort growth.
Helena Aug 3 The Internal Revenue Bureau issued a decision lifting the ban on home brews for home consumption if non intoxicating, applying mainly to cider and fruit juices. Home makers may produce non intoxicating cider without a permit and sell to vinegar permit holders or the public under sections of the Prohibition Act.
Five days remain for county office seekers to file intentions with the clerk and recorder. The August 9 deadline at five o clock narrows the field. Rumors of a class change dampened candidacies, but a fifth class stay and salary increases may spur more filings.
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.