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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1925
Page
1
Inquest today on 22 year old Irena Kremgar who died from carbolic acid and Lysol. A passport shows a Canadian father. a letter from a man was found but no motive given. Her sister in Butte has been located.
Lima outlasted the Pocatello Back Stops 2-1 in a ten inning game at Lima. Pocatello scored in the second, Lima tied in the fourth and won in the tenth. Jenkins walked two and hit one, Gosman walked three for Lima.
A cloudburst like storm swept Beaverhead county Wednesday evening ending weeks of heat. It damaged roads and bridges, reduced dryland wheat yields by thousands of bushels, and damaged hay. Lightning struck multiple sites including ranches near Dillon, killing two steers and causing minor home damage.
Sixty cans of native mountain trout, the largest shipment ever received in Dillon, will arrive tomorrow morning in a special fish car. The Beaverhead Sportsmen's Association secures unloading help as the fry are placed in Beaverhead streams along the Melrose to Lima route.
Sylvester Hirschman traveled to Pleasant Grove Utah last Thursday after the death of his aunt Mrs Elizabeth Hirschman at the home of her sister Mrs C P Harper with whom she had lived for 12 years The deceased was 77 and died of general debility due to old age She was a pioneer matron of Dillon and had many friends here who mourn her passing.
At a Beaverhead Post meeting last Monday evening T. E. Gilbert Dr. R. D. Curry and T. H. Mehnke were elected to represent the post at the state convention to be held here next month. E. W. Bond George Gosman and Henry Wyatt were selected as alternates.
The state board of equalization spent last Thursday in Dillon for an inspection visit. County officials, businessmen and stockmen were interviewed by board members J. W. Walker, chairman, O. A. Bergeson and J. H. Stewart. They expressed optimism about business and agricultural conditions in the area and across the state.
John B. Somers district forest supervisor announces two sales of unbranded and estray horses. One sale will be held at Lith on Saturday afternoon the second at Armstead on August 8 with several hundred horses offered. Owners may claim and redeem horses they recognize before sale. otherwise horses go to highest bidder.
Eugene Miller, one of Dillon's original settlers, died at his Railroad avenue home after a long illness. Born December 31 1839 in Syracuse New York Miller came west in the 1870s, settled in Melrose before Dillon, and helped build the Utah and Northern railroad era town. He lived in Dillon most of his life except for a few years in Anaconda.
Max Lauterbach was struck down by a bolt that hit three trees in front of the Lauterbach home on Washington street during a violent electrical storm in Dillon last evening. He sustained a leg injury and was knocked to the ground as wind and rain ripped branches from trees in the area.
The Dillon city council fixed the annual tax levy at 12 mills for general and municipal purposes nine mills for city property two mills for streets and alleys and one and a half mills for the free public library. The levy runs from May 1925 to May 1926 with no separate taxes for bond interest. Resolutions for Special Improvement District No 3 and sprinkling districts 1 and 2 were approved and objections can be heard on Wednesday evening August 5.
East bench ranchers report dry land grain crops will be ready for harvest within two weeks. Only a hail storm could hinder the bumper wheat crop with predicted yields of 30 to 40 bushels per acre, a peak since 1915. Recent rains aided uptake for early spring wheat as grass on ranges seeded heavily this season.
Helena hosts a 300 member visiting field for an August 2 exhibition at Helena County club as part of the Golfers Magazine tour of the Pacific Northwest. The event offers a major cross country itinerary with trains from Chicago to Seattle, organized with Burlington Northern, Canadian Pacific and Soo Line railroads.
Ed Farnsworth disposed of his interest in the Barshaw cafe to partner Charles Scholkey last week. Scholkey’s son W. T. Scholkey arrived from Fort Worth, Texas and will take charge of the business.
The Beaverhead district shows low fire losses for the year with one fire started last week and quickly put out. It threatened timber in the Steel Creek area nine miles east of Wisdom. Rains reduced danger but rangers keep a close watch and Supervisor John B. Somers warns fires can start from carelessness anytime.
The Dillon dance orchestra will travel to Virginia City for a Saturday evening dance performance. The event features the Collegians providing music for attendees to enjoy.
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Montana class one railroads including the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Soo Great Northern Northern Pacific Oregon Short Line and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul seek a general freight rate rise with Montana Railroad Commission. They argue earnings 1921 to 1924 averaged 3.12 to 8.87 percent, rail labor costs doubled since 191? government control and taxes rose sharply.
Tom Edmunds former deputy state game warden and West Yellowstone Short Line special officer has been appointed as a special officer for the city of Anaconda. He left last Friday for the city to begin his duties at the start of the month.
Miss Ruby Wyatt a well known piano instructor at the Normal college receives a promotion to lead the piano department at a prominent college in Charleston West Virginia. Her departure in autumn will be felt by students social circles and musical friends who extend best wishes for her new work.
Dubois sheepman K Clarke said the rush to the gold fields near Dubois is real with 10 000 acres staked. The find lies about 50 miles west near Birch creek and Lost River, not far from lava beds. dirt panned as high as 20 cents, suggesting potential dredging value.
Dillon readies for three day Montana American Legion gathering August 18 14 and 15 with nonstop events. State secretary Jay V McCarthy reports large delegations from cities and robust turnout expected. Dillon hosts welcome with homes offering lodging and meals.
Elmer Rebich two as the son of ranchers Mr and Mrs Mike Rebich in the lower Beaverhead valley drowned Thursday afternoon in an irrigation ditch near the family home. He had left to play about noon and was later found drowned. The funeral was held at St Rose Catholic Church with Father Leschner officiating and burial in Mountain View cemetery.
In Madison county two well known residents Charles Wilson and John Hoffman fought over debt terms leading to a morning shooting. Hoffman was struck in the thumb and required amputation after Wilson opened fire as Hoffman approached at an agreed spot. Hoffman rode to camp then was taken to Dillon for treatment. Both men are stockmen and brothers in law. Virginia City authorities handle the case.
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