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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1936
Page
2
For 54 years Frank E. Foote served Dillon and Beaverhead County with quiet dedication. A newspaperman and civic ally, he supported nearly every worthy project, watched Dillon grow from a tent town to a regional metropolis, and his generosity defined his life and memory for the community he loved.
The circus arrives by special trains for an afternoon performance in Dillon on Sunday, June 7. Al G Branes is the featured act in this old-time show drawing hundreds of spectators to town.
The Al G Barnes circus has enlarged twofold since its last stop and now presents hundreds of wild animals and horses. Thirty elephants will headline the season with riders led by the Cristiani troupe. Bert Nelson combats man eating lions and tigers as part of the show along with the Angelo family acrobats, the Canestrellis gextette and other famed acts. An immense spectacle unfolds with aerialists and wild animal trainers highlighted by the Flying Walkers.
Camp Birch Creek revises class plan to hold all sessions on a single night to boost attendance. The camp has enough rooms to run several classes simultaneously, aiding enrollees taking multiple subjects. Lt. Barnes returns June 6 from Marion Indiana to Dillon with Mrs. Barnes and children. Lt Schock led services for Co. 1601 and visitors increasingly frequent the camp.
A Beaverhead boy was fatally wounded by a pistol shot near Armstead. Medical aid failed to save him after arrival at the hospital. The community was shocked by the tragedy and the funeral was held at St James Episcopal church with Rev H N Tragitt officiating and interment at Mountain View cemetery.
The Normal School honors students with letters in music and art club. Honorees include Jean Graham Lewistown Jim Redburn Isabel Henderson Lilly Lee Wynafred Steese June Sussex Patricia Williams and others for glee clubs. Art letters go to Lillia Anderson Tekla Kraftenberg and Mary Louise Purdy.
Administrator Frank C McFadden calls all creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication at the law office of Henry G Rodgers 21 South Idaho Street Dillon Montana Beaverhead County Montana.
The 1936 version of the Fiesta of the Rio Grande serves as a prelude to the main show and features 850 people, hundreds of animals including elephants camels yaks and other beasts. A large orchestra choruses lutes cymbals and golden organs appear with 100 dancing girls. Doors open at 1 p.m. for the menagerie and a concert by Prof Ed Voeckener and his band. The main performance starts at 2 p.m. There is no street parade.
In the District Court of Beaverhead County Montana the estate of Milton J Nay deceased is administered by Executor Ross Nay. Creditors and others with claims against the estate must exhibit them with vouchers within ten months after first publication to Gilbert Gilbert McFadden Dillon Montana. First publication May 18 1936.
The administratrix Addie Hodges will sell at private sale after June 10 1936 the undivided one half interest in Lots 11 and 12, Block 3 West Side Addition Dillon Montana, under court confirmation with ten percent paid at bid and balance in cash.
Beaverhead County Montana closes registration books at 6:00 pm June 5 1936 for the July 21 1936 primary nominating election. Electors may register with the County Clerk or a deputy registrar before closing. Minors who turn 21 by July 21 1936 may vote if registered in time. Dated Dillon May 5 1936. Albert S Baker County Clerk and Ex-Officio Registrar.
The administratrix de bonis non of Attilio Giudici estate will sell real property at private sale after court order confirmation. Bids may be filed at Poindexter Block Dillon Montana. sale starts after June 8 1936 until all lands are sold. Dated May 18 1936.
Legal notice lists land parcels in Montana described by section township and range, totaling 858.75 acres. Writings include land north and east of Divide to Wisdom public road and references to the Montana Principal Meridian. Dated May 19, filed by Clerk Fred Rife with attorney J H Kelly in Dillon.
Union Electric Co and Lovell Livestock Co list properties in township and range terms, describing large tracts totaling about 2400 acres in Montana to be sold. Sheriff James A. McCollum, by Undersheriff C. E. Blinn, sets sale at the county courthouse front door on June 13, 1936 at 2 pm.
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