Annual Weeks Picnic Draws Beaverhead Girls to Grasshopper Valley
Beaverhead county residents plan an outdoor picnic at Dakorn Springs hosted by Grasshopper valley and Big Hole basin women. About 150 Dillon girls are on site with families, bringing lunches while hosts provide all other fare. Baxter Tonney orchestra will play afternoon programs and a free hotel dance, as the event aims to become an annual affair.
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Beaverhead County
Grasshopper Valley
Big Hole Basin
Dakhorn Springs
Dillon
Baxter-Tonney Orchestra
Unusual Lake Fishing Tale From Bloody Dick Country
Mr and Mrs Wikidal spent several days on Bloody Dick Lake where Hastern Brook trout multiplied but starved as water ran low The couple caught two monster trout then saw fish nibble their fingers When they cleaned the catch the fish appeared thin and dry and they urged feeding beds be provided for the fish.
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Mra
J. F
Wikidal
Bloody Dick
Mr. Wikidal
Mussigbrod Civil Suit Still Being Tried in Court Here
The First State Bank of Philipsburg sues H S Mussigbrod and others seeking foreclosure on ranch property and Big Hole basin real estate near Wisdom. The case before Judge Lyman H Bennett includes out of county lawyers and witnesses from Philipsburg and Deer Lodge. Peter Olsen named water commissioner for Trapper Creek near Melrose, new total 20 for the year. A Dillon couple Dee Smith and Ada Clock received a marriage license. Chris Landy, an Indian, fined $10 for carrying a concealed weapon after Lima arrest by Deputy Game Warden Charles Price.
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First
State Bank of
Peter Olsen
Trapper Creek
Melrose
Henry G. Rodgers
Dee Smith
Ada Clock
Dillon
Chris Landy
Lima
Charles Price
City Board of Aldermen In Session
The city council held its regular June session last Wednesday evening. Only routine matters were attended to. Audited and allowed bills include salaries for Gilbert Bourquin Gordon Nelson Sutherland Walker Phillips and labor figures for Nelson Warner Stanfield Gray. listed suppliers and a cafe board bill.
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City Board of Aldermen
W. G. Gilbert
Charles H. Bourquin
W. R. Gordon
Charles B. Nélson
Warren 8. Sutherland
M. A. Walker
L. P. Phillips
Richard J. Nelson
Tom Warner
R. J. Stanfield
W. E. Gray
Barry & Hopkins
Hughes & McCaleb
the White Cafe
Pris
Agricultural Expert Will Confer With Beaverhead Ranchers
Agricultural expert Dan Casement, special representative of the Secretary of Agriculture, will confer with Beaverhead county stockmen in Dillon on Monday June 14 at 2 p m. They will discuss range problems including the Radford Range Appraisal report and aim for a strong turnout and productive meeting.
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Dillon
Dan Casement
Secretary of Agriculture
Beaverhead County
Radford
Casement
Beav er-Head County Rural Eighth Grade Graduates
The Beaverhead county rural schools list May 1926 eighth grade graduates. The top ten in the county include Lucile Ogee Lima Roy Peterson Lima and Ralph Potts Wise River, with many others named from Lima Wise River Lakeview Reichle and Wisdom. Seventy two seventh graders studied geography and hygiene with the ten highest listed.
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Beaver- Head County
Lucile Ogee
Lima
Roy Peterson
Ralph Potts
Wise River
Billie Richardson
Valeria Gleed
Audrey Hileman
Evelyn McKenzie
Dewey
Harold Manning
Annabel Ritschel
Gibbons
Thelma Perkins
Richard Peterson
Danny Pendergast
Wisdom
Patrick Torney
Fred
Else
Winston
Merrell
Agnes
Margaret. Pfiffner
Red Rock
Selma
Samuelson
Albert Polish
Reichle
Leck Lackey
Will. Pendergast
Elkhorn
Earl Willey
Bristow
Elgin Daw
Jackson
Ethel
Ethel Miller
Monica
Leonard Leake
Monida
Beaverhead County Wool Clip Nears Market Arrival
Beaverhead’s wool season is in full swing with most shearings complete by the 20th. The clip totals are expected near two and a quarter million pounds, with shipments to eastern markets underway and higher prices awaited by local growers.
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Beaverhead
First National Wool Warehouse Company
Nine Days Left to Register for August Primary
Registration for the August 3 primary closes June 18, with nine days remaining to register. Clerk John Baker notes unusually high turnout to qualify for voting as filing for primary nominations ends July 3 for county posts and ten days earlier for congressional or state offices. The secretary of state must certify the ballot at least 25 days before the election, including whether a recall of alcohol enforcement laws will appear on the ballot.
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John
Baker
Secretary of State
Thousand Gallons of Gas Pumped in Two Days at Beaverhead
Beaverhead Motors filling station was the town’s busiest spot last weekend. In 48 hours two men pumped about a thousand gallons of gas largely to tourists passing through the city and fishermen from Butte and Anaconda.
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Beaverhead Motors Company
City
Fishemer
Butte
Ansconda
Beaverhead Sportsmen to Meet in Dillon Council Chambers
A Beaverhead Sportsmen's association meeting is set in Dillon city hall council chambers on Friday June 11 1926 at 7 80 p m. The gathering invites all interested in fish and game propagation to attend. Secretary W E Stephenson urges full public attendance.
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Beaverhead Sportsmen's Association
Dillon
W. E. Stephenson
Interment Here for Dillon Woman Anna Carroll
Three Dillon women died in the past week with funeral services for Anna Carroll held at S J Rose Catholic church. Rev Father F X Leschner officiated and burial was in Mountain View cemetery. Mrs Carroll lived in Dillon 23 years after earlier years in the Big Hole basin. Born in Ireland December 12 1865 she came to America at age 12 with her parents. Surviving are Frank Carroll husband Mary Carroll daughter and six sons Joseph Dillon Emmet William John Jackson Francis plus others.
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Anna Carroll
Frank Carroll
S J. Rose Catholic Church
F. X. Leschner
Mountain View Cemetery
Carroll
Dillon
Big Hole Basin
Ireland
America
Mary Carroll
Joseph
Emmet
William
John
Jackson
Francis
Senior Class Play Set for June 14 at State Normal
The State Normal College announces its senior class comedy Only 38 by A B E Thomas. A Broadway success and film adaptation with Irene Rich and May McAvoy precede the college production. Mrs Stanley, a minister’s widow, faces youth waning as her twin children challenge her role.
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State Normal College
A. BE. Thomas
Irene Rich
May McAvoy
Romance
Sunshine
Mrs. Stanley
Lfe
Roberts Moves Harness Store to Center Street Location
W. E. Roberts relocates his harness store from Idaho Street to the former Parker Tailor Shop building on Center Street. Ira Gordon will manage the store while Mr. Roberts concentrates on ranching.
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Idaho Street
Center Street
W. E. Roberts
Beaverhead Motors Company
Parker Tailor Shop
Ira Gordon
Roberts
Taxi License and Bond Required for City Operators
City authorities warn cab and rent car operators to file with the state railroad commission. Any auto or taxi carrying passengers for money must obtain a license at eight dollars and post a five hundred dollar bond for passenger protection. Violators face arrest with fines from fifty to six hundred dollars and up to six months in jail for a first offense.
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State Railroad Commission
State Commission
Rotary committees named for Dillon activities
Committees appointed by President A. T. Peterson will oversee all Dillon Rotary activities with full authority under the president and board. The programs cover entertainment music public health crippled children public affairs, listing chairmen and members for each group.
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Dillon Rotary
A. T. Peterson
F. X. Leschner
J. F. Wiksdal
C. P. Thomas
G. T. Paul
B. B. Loft
Terry Browning
Linden McCullough
T. L. McCracken
Dillon Wranglers Hold Annual Banquet and Elect Officers
The Dillon Wranglers club held its annual banquet and business meeting at the St. James guild hall. John B. Somers was elected president for the year beginning next fall, with Dr. E. Davis as vice president and Fred Rife as secretary treasurer. A banquet with fine appointments followed by brief talks capped the last regular meeting of the season.
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Dillon Wranglers
St. James Guild Hall
John B. Somers
8. E. Davis
Fred Rife
Graduating Class of College Is Largest Quarter Class
The college reports its graduating class this quarter is the largest in its history, surpassing previous records. Administrators note improved enrollment and program growth contributing to the milestone.
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Normal
Montana State Normal to Graduate Largest Class at Commencement
Ninety seven students will receive diplomas at the Montana State Normal College commencement in the college auditorium on Thursday morning June 17 at 10 o’clock. Activities include baccalaureate services senior dinner class play Only 88 campus events and a candle light procession with seniors participating. Edward O. Sisson of Reed College will speak on Current Issues in Education.
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Montana State Normal College
Edward O. Sisson
Reed College
B. Davis
M. A. Brannon
Ernest
The
Presbyterian Church
St. Mary’s
A. Emmett Adams
Mana Zucca
Wool shipments from Lemhi County reach seven cars
Salmon Idaho June 7 W C Smith for Adams and Leland Boston wool buyers reports seven cars shipped from Salmon since May 165 totaling about 260000 pounds The price paid for all wool is 34 cents per pound and has held through the season The Salmon Sheep company leads shipments with 1965 bags from Salmon and 100 from Mackey under Smiths direction Other shippers include Idaho Live stock company and Tendoy Leadore growers
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Salmon
Idaho
W. C. Smith
Adams and Leland
Boston
Adams and
Leland Ig
Salmon Sheep Company
Mackey
Idaho Livestock Company
Lemhi
Tendoy
Leadore
Beav erhead high school instructor bitten by rattlesnake
E Menzo Gibson, Beaverhead county high school instructor, was bitten in Clark's canyon 15 miles south of Dillon while stepping from his car. He treated himself, then rancher W E Tallent rushed him to Dillon for medical care. Though poison lingered, he fully recovered. rattlers are reportedly more common in parts of the county.
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E. Menzo Gibson
Beaverhead County
Clark’s Canyon
Dilton
Gibson
W. E. Tallent
Dillon
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Mussigbrod
General Fund
Setherat M
Telephone Belpvice
Laks F. A. Hazelbaker, Premium
Rage
Thruout County
First National
Grim Reaper
R. F. Tattersall
Rose Stamm
Miss Stamm
Mrs
A. E. Thomas
Rotary
Pres. A. T. Peterson
Lemhi County
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