Normal Commencement Week at the College
June 10 to 12 events unfold with the class of 1904 highlighted by the Junior Ball, Dandelion Chain, tally-ho ride, and Alumni Banquet. The senior class, faculty, and townsfolk join in dances, dinners, and the Baccalaureate sermon as graduates prepare for commencement exercises led by Col. W. F. Sanders.
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Tally-ho Ride
Myrtle Wright
Pasmore
Great Park
Fair Grounds
French
B. N. Stevenson
Pit
Flinch
Alumni Association
Normal College
Mix
Fair Store
Salt Shaker
Laura Miller Kress
Kate Paxton
Harriet Myers
H. H. Swain
Kate Hopp
Mayme McIntosh
Mae Rich
Opera House
Assembly Hall
Col. W. F. Sanders
Helena
Dillon Fourth of July Parade Plans and Features
Dillon gears up for a big Fourth of July celebration with a burlesque circus parade and prize awards for best represented school district. The schedule includes a 10 a.m. parade with the Lemhi Indians, a wrestling showcase, and a full day of marching bands, decorated floats, and circus attractions.
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Calliope
Leihi
Dillon
Montana Street
McCalJech
West
Meeting Advances Dillon Social and Business Club Plans
A Dillon gathering of those interested in forming a social and businessmen's club met at the courthouse. Committees reported progress and a new meeting is set for Thursday evening June 23 to organize, elect officers, and adopt a constitution and by laws.
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Dillon
Court House
A New Road to the Elkhorn Hot Springs Opens
At the Spa county commissioners meeting planners moved to repair or rebuild the county road from the Dory and Khaney mill to the Elkhorn hot springs a distance about 3.13 miles. Medlen estimates the cost at 300 dollars with bids to be opened July 19 at a special meeting. The improved route would allow travelers to reach the springs in one day instead of overnights, boosting local use of the springs and supporting the home industry principle.
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Board of County Commissioners
Spa
Dory and Khaney
Eikhorn
Medlen
Dillon
Elkhorn
Patterson Sued For Damages In Rich Rancher Case
A damage suit filed against Thomas B. Patterson, a wealthy Dell ranchman, alleges he alienated the wife of his employee Mr. Cuff, disrupting peace of mind and causing $15 000 in damages. The case, likened to a Dr. Whitford affair, promises a rich and racy trial. Patterson is about 55, a grandfather, and recently returned from a three year world trip via the far east.
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Dr. Whitford
Thomas B. Patterson
Patterson
Cuff
Dell
Far East
Wool Men Busy as Shearing Season Opens in County
Seven crews work in the wool region with about 100 men engaged. One and a half million pounds expected this year and prices averaging around 15 cents per pound. Major contracts include Jer nigh Williams & Co. Boston and Dupee & Hallett of Boston.
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Montana Street
Jones & Davidson
J.B. Hample
Jermiah William & Co
Boston
John
Smith
Sylvester Hirachman
Belcj
J. EK. Hample
Jernigh Williams & Co
KF. M.eshleman
Justice, Bateman & Con
Billings
Dillon
Morse
Dupee & Hallett
Dupee & Hallett Company
Nicholls, Dupee & Co
Hallett
Max Lauterbach
Hampton S
George Gleed
Lima
F. M. Andrua
Redrock
Henry Thompson
Dell
K. W. Geary
H. B. Selway
H. D. Hildreth
Edgar Ferris
John B. Smith
W. J. Crowell
T. M. Selway
Mr Hamplein
Horse Prairie
Pioneer Resident Mary Mitchell Dies at 85
Mrs. Mary Mitchell, a pioneer of the Grasshopper region and one of Montana’s first white women, died last Sunday at Thomas Ellison’s home. Born in Missouri, she crossed the plains with her husband, settled in Bannack in 1864 where her husband taught the first state school, later lived in California until 1878, then returned to Montana. She was aunt to David E. Metlen and spent years on Horse Prairie before moving to Ellison’s residence three years prior. She died at age 85.
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Mary Mitchell
Thomas Ellison
Mitchell
Plains
Bannack
California
Mra. Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Montana
David E. Metlen
Pleasant Dinner Party Hosted by Dr and Mrs Bagley
Dr and Mrs C W Bagley presided at a Tuesday dinner with snowy linen and cut glass. Guests included Dr and Mrs H H Swain, Mr and Mrs S D Hooker, Mrs Olmsted, and Dr M A Walker, who enjoyed a delicious course spread.
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C. W. Bagley
H. H. Swain
S. D. Hooker
Olmsted
M.A. Walker
Archie Price Dies Suddenly In Butte
Archie Price a contractor known in Dillon where he built the first Normal dormitory was found dead in his Anaconda Beaudry block room on Monday Autopsy cites valvular heart disease as the cause He leaves a wife and two children.
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A. W. Price
Dillon
Beaudry Block
Anaconda
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J. W. Lusher
Butte
Fessler
Broadway Theatre Orchestra
W. C. Ruediger
Laura Simmons
Anna Owsley
Rocky Mountain
Matt
Marcy
Harrie Waldorf
W.C Bagley
Haccadepes
A. L., Stone
Edith Cashmore Maxeimer
the Jolly Normal Girls
E. J. Pasmore
J. E. Monroe
Lena Newell
C. J. Fenner
Eva LaBean
Mra
Will W. Tash
Dan Ward
Eph Stoller
Car of State
Dillon Band, Co. F
Nu GM
Hot Springs
Elkhorn Hot Springs
T. B. Patterson
Archie Price
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