Beav erhead County Primary Registration Shows Decline
A Beaverhead County primary voter list shows 3 222 eligible in the county primary August 26, down from 3 282 in 1922. Lima and Wisdom gain voters while Dillon precincts mostly lost, with Dillon South Central the largest precinct and Dillon North second. The notice urges eligible residents to register for the November general election and explains age requirements for new voters.
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Beaverhead
Lima
Wisdom
Dillon South Central
Dillon North Central
Dillon West
Dillon South
Dillon North
Dillon
Lakeview
Monida
Dell
Grant
Brenner
Banack
Bishop
Argenta
Glendale
Jackson
Dewey
Nicholia
Bedrock
Barretts Gaifled
Birch Creek
Polaris
Bi Apaiseyen
Yseederesee Sporiseonanse
MonIa
Cesses
Cscepeececeseree
Danennindt
Conus
Bremer
Cc.c
Barratts
Cseee
Bannack
Cc Cece
Cce Eeeeeeseseeeeeeenes
Brhomn
Cee Cesses
Nicholla
Resignation Leads to Change at Mountain States Telephone
R A Reesor resigns after two years as manager of the local exchange and plans to move to Chicago for a new job. C S Doak will take over here, arriving this week to assume duties and acquaint himself with the Twin Bridges operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Reesor
Chicago
C.S. Doak
Twin Bridges
Mr. Reesor
Friends of John Shively Celebrate His 90th Birthday
A church reception honors John Shively on his ninetieth birthday with readings, musical solos, and remarks from Mrs. F C McFadden and others. Congratulatory letters arrive from doctors E J Groeneveld and B E MacLean. Reverend and Mrs Loft receive warm welcomes as the community credits Shively’s faithfulness and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shively
Press
Loft
F. C. McFadden
Shively
E. J. Groeneveld
Butte
BE. J. Maclean
Missoula
Clark Anderson
Man Dragged by Hay Rake at Lovell Ranch
Harry Shannon was brought to Barrett hospital after noon with injuries from falling under a hay rake he was driving at Lovell ranch near Barrett's station. He dropped the bales and crawled out on the rake tongue to recover them. horses bolted and dragged him over a quarter mile. One rib was broken and internal injuries were feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Shannon
Barrett Hospital
Lovell Ranch
Barrett's Station
Legion Carnival Draws Large Crowds for 1925 Convention Effort
The city hosted a three night Legion carnival last Thursday through Saturday attracting thousands from the county and Madison county. Four major shows and many concessions supported the fund for the 1925 convention in this city with the clown band and parade as the highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
New Montana Meat Market Manager Begins Duties
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hail arrived from Great Falls and the former has taken over the Montana Meat Market's management. He previously managed Chouteau Meat Company in Great Falls. The hail couple leased J. W. Evans residence on North Pacific Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Hail
Great Falls
Montana
Hall
Chouteau Meat Company
Hail
J. W. Evans
North Pacific Street
Beavers Still Lead Twilight League With Eight Games Left
The Beavers remain atop the Twilight League as eight games remain. They lost 7-5 to the Normals last Monday evening, while Olsen hit a first inning homer for the Normals. The Bunnies were defeated 14-2 by the Beavers last Friday, with Vandegrift and Paul outstanding for the Beavers. Standings show the Beavers leading, followed by the Bunnies and Normals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavers
Mr. Paul
Mr. Jahr
Vandegrift
Paul
Hollister
Jahr
Normals
Olsen
Bunnies
Chipman
Dennis
Wade
East Pet
Dangerous fire by Dillon volunteers reaches Twin Bridges
Dillon volunteer firefighters drove the Ford chemical truck from Dillon to Twin Bridges in 1 hour 10 minutes after a coal bunker fire at the Montana state orphan's home began from spontaneous combustion. Firefighters aided in controlling and preventing spread, wind direction kept main buildings safe, marking the first offsite call for Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Twin Bridges
Montana State Orphan’s
Ford Chemical
Chas. Ligyd
R. A. Reesor
Dillon
Dale
Tash
Joe Newnes
Dillon Fire Department
Dillon Fire Brigade
Chautauqua Program First Day Highlights and Events
Evening opening announcements feature the grand opening concert by the Guatemala Marimba Band and Native Music. Afternoon on day two includes Roach-Freeman Duo sketches and vocal instrumental scenes followed by announced concert. Third day presents Ernest Gamble Concert Party touring the Americas with Joy Nite and The Possum Hunt by Ralph Bingham. Fourth day offers From Peace to War Trail lecture entertainment and Elias Day Players directed by Ralph Thomas Kettering. Fifth day includes Welsh concert and five soloists, plus Sour Grapes by the Ralston Entertainers and a marriage and divorce lecture by Edward Amherst Ott. Seventh day showcases a children's circus afternoon with clown jugglers and DeKoven’s Robin Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nipe Strongheart
Elias Day
Ralph Thomas Kettering
Ralston
Edward Amherst Ott
Elvi
DeKoven
Ae “May Valentine
Rotary Club Farewell to Prominent Member Joe Leimert
Dillon Rotary Club members and visitors gathered at a luncheon to bid farewell to Joe Leimert, noted Rotarian and businessman, who leaves Friday for the coast. Dr. 8 E. Davis and T. E. Gilbert led the tributes, praising his friendship and progressive spirit, while colleagues said his departure is the community’s gain. Visitors included W. F. Leimert and Earl Nott who outlined upcoming Huison-White chautauqua programs in Dillon. Lonnie's orchestra performed as the group discussed a dinner for Normal College men students, to be considered by a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. E. Davis
T. E. Gilbert
Henry G. Rogers
Dillon Rotary Club
Joe Leimert
Coast
Rotary Lumcheon
Leintert
Rotary Club
Dr. Davis
Joe
W. F. Leimert
Miles City
Dillon
Earl Nott
Dillom
Linden McCullough
Rotarians
Normal
Lonnie
Camp Browne's Lakes Hosts 136 Campfire Girls
Camp at Browne's Lakes draws 136 girls from Butte Deer Lodge Dillon Anaconda and other Montana cities. Dr M A Walker led a carload visit as the Campfire group enjoys mountain air clear lake water and outdoor quarters. Activities include basket weaving first aid rifle practice hiking motor boating and swimming. The camp runs three weeks at the tranquil lakeside site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Walker
Browne's Lakes
Butte
Deer Lodge
Dil Ion
Anaconda
Montanez
Tehepin Wohela
Dillon Band Set to Perform Tomorrow at Training School
The Dillon band, directed by L. A. Gregory, plans an open air concert tomorrow evening at the Normal training school. The program features marches, waltzes, dances, overtures, and selections by F. E. Holmes and G. E. Holmes, with Frank Helm in charge of Sugar Bowl cafe duties while W. Logan attends to coast business. Also noted are local movements as Mr and Mrs E W Smith and daughters head to their ranch on Horse Prairie and Joe Sprinkle with Miss May Sprinkle driving to Butte.
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Dillon
L. A. Gregory
The
Blue Jackets
Bennet
Russell Hopi
Wes Ppocadt
Frank Helm
Wit] Logan
E. W. Smith
Horse Prairie
Joe Sprinkle
Miss May Sprinkle
Butte
Beaverhead County Voter Registration Rises in 1922 Primary
Beaverhead County shows registration gains in 1922 compared with the 1920 primary while remaining below 1920 levels overall. A statewide total lists 211,450 voters registered across 1533 precincts in 56 Montana counties for the August primary, per Secretary of State Charles T. Stewart.
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Montana
Charles T. Stewart
Beaverhead
Big Horn
Glacier
Granite
Park
Prairie
Rosebud
Roosevelt
Toole
Yellowstone
Dillon Visitors From Bozeman and Dell Weekstart
Mr and Mrs C W Sweet were in Dillon Monday from Bozeman while enjoying a motor trip. Miss May Martinell of Dell was the guest of Dillon friends the first of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. W. Sweet
Dillon
Bozeman
May Martinell
Dell
Dillon Friends
Dillon Dentist Delivers Laughing Rescue After Night Lost
Dr F H Bimrose a prominent Dillon dentist became lost in darkness on Beaverhead river banks while fishing above Barratt ranch. His companion alerted townsfolk who searched until dawn before he hailed a passing car and returned to safety much to the relief of his waiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Bimrose
Beaverhead River
Dillon
Beaverhead
Mike Henneberry
Barratt Ranch
T. D. Moran
Doc
Doe
Barratts
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Mountain States Telephone
Legion Carnival
Montana Meat Market
Twin
Chas
Lloyd
Frank Hazelbaker
Lucille
Charlotte Swatman
New Plymouth
Idaho
Emerick
Mathews, Baker and Roe
Hazebaker
Senate
Beaverhead County
Hazelbaker
Helena
Boss Emerick
Issachother
Bertie Mathews
Miss Ber
Guatemala
Native Musicilang
Roach-Freeman
Ernest Gamble
Americas
Ralph Bingham
America
Little Red Schoolhouse
Ault
Arthur Walwyn Evans
Cones
Wenneee Ralston
Regeen Aneenen Ini Sam Grathwell
Herbert A. Taylor
Browne’s Lakes
Beaverhead Wese
Ee Meena Ems
Daniela
Dawson Reer
Gallatin
Garfield
Meagher
Powder River
Powell
Ravalli
Richland Ea Nate
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