Drowning at Craig Cornell Reservoir Claims Boy
Lloyd Call twelve dies after drowning at the Craig Cornell reservoir two miles east of Dillon. Phil Harding eleven heroic but futile rescue attempt ends in lessons learned and the body recovered after two hours. Funeral held at Presbyterian church with Rev. Martin officiating. burial in Mountain View cemetery.
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Lloyd Call
Craig Cornell
Dillon
Phil Harding
Harding
Phil
Cornell
Banka
Kaney
Scott
Charley Scott
Mr. Kaney
Mr. Scott
Walker
An Extensive Deal in Horses
Charles Van Camp forged a broad horse deal featuring multiple animals and terms. The arrangement aimed to consolidate buyers, sellers, and prices into a single transaction affecting local ranch circles and market outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles van Camp
Herman Haack Dies After Cancer Battle at 40
Herman Haack aged 40 died Friday morning at his home after months with stomach cancer. He leaves a widow and two young children, with services held Saturday at the M E church and burial in Mountain View cemetery. Haack, a resident eight years, was diligent and quiet, and faced illness with fortitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Haack
M. E
R. P. Smith
Mountain View Cemetery
Mr. Haack
Dru
Bond
Walker
Mark Poindexter
Mrs. Haack
Mittlemeier
Mittlemeier Brothers
Banneyer
Haack
Miss Lelia Kirby Weds Joy Foster in Twin Bridges
Miss Lelia Kirby of Twin Bridges and Mr Joy Foster of Rochester wed at noon June 12 at the Harbison residence. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Wiley Mountjoy with a pink white green color scheme and a luncheon reception. The couple plans residence in Rochester and received many valuable gifts.
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Lelia Kirby
State Normal
George Harbison
Twin Bridges
Twin Bridges Monitor
Joy Foster
Rochester
Wiley Mountjoy
Goose Grab and Fireworks Highlight Local Celebration
A hearty Fourth of July program includes a goose grabbing contest with a $5 prize, a grand evening fireworks display, and a city dance at the Dillon Theatre. Committees oversee executive, finance, sports, printing, music, fireworks and decorations with Fred L. Stone named parade marshal and aides to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Hugh McCaleb
M. L. Davidson
Jasper Nelson
Tom Scott
Eph Stoller
Redsmen
Josephus Rich
Mae Rich
Isabella Rife
Mae Baxter
Jette Pierce
Lyle Innes
Dillon Theatre
Montana
W. Lusher
B. N. Stevenson
Chris Snyder
W. L. Staudaher
L. D. Graeter
George Kunaman
George Wolf
Matt Orr
John W. Morton
Oo Sperts
Chiia Snyder
Bert Lynch
Lorenzo Cushing
Johnson
C. W. Robio
T. B. Landers
J. W. Howard
W. Scott
Frank Conway
Wmn. Hayward
W. L. Staudaker
J. G. Willis
Prof. Pasmore
Chas, Burden
Chas
Niblack
Frank Eliel
Eph Steller
Fred L. Stone
Masonic Royal Arch Meeting Doles Out Degree Honors
A Dillon Royal Arch chapter event advanced three candidates to the Royal Arch degree. Brethren from across the county and visitors from Lima and Melrose attended. Eminent High Priest Reinisch of Butte led with Gilford and Backenbach, also of Butte. A large banquet followed for about 40 members. Officers for the next term were elected: High Priest Dr. M. A. Walker, King James Paxton, Scribe J. W. Ewing, Treasurer Fidel Huber, Secretary J. H. Gilbert. Appointments to be announced next meeting.
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Royal Arch
Brethern
Lima
Melrose
K. HH. Reinisch
Butte
W. 8. Gilford
F. C. Backenbach
Election of Officers for Occident Lodge No. 8 K of P
Occident lodge No 8 K of P elected officers for the new term. Chancelor Commander A C Gruwell Vice Chancellor T B Landers Prelate John McComb Keeper to Records and Seals W E White Master of Exchequer W R Smart Master of Finance C W Scott Master of Arms Evph Stoller Inside Guard Charles Bennington Outside Guard Louis Stahl Master of Work C W Robinson Delegate to Grand Lodge R W Swainbank alternate C W Robinson Trustees T B Landers 12 months A C Gruwell 18 months
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Occident Lodge No. 8
K. of P
A. C. Gruwell
T. B. Landers
John McComb
W. E. White
W. R. Smart
C. W. Scott
Evph Stoller
Charles Bennington
Louis Stahl
C. W. Robinon
Grand Lodge
R. W. Swainbank
C. W. Robison
T. B. Landera
Preliminary Hearing In McCloskey Case In Justice Court
James Swain Frank Gorman William Quinn and Fred Thomas face a preliminary hearing in Justice Vermillion's court this afternoon. They are charged with resisting and threatening an officer in connection with the Dan McCloskey killing. County Attorney Robison prosecutes, H R Melton defends. The session is expected to run through the afternoon.
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James Swain
Frank Gorman
William Quinn
Fred Thomas
Dan McCloskey
Victims of Heppner Flood Widens Family Ties
A Dillon resident recalls the Heppner Oregon disaster. Mrs. A T Tillard lost twelve relatives in the flood that swept Willow Creek valley and collapsed homes. Heppner, with about 1200 residents, saw 200 deaths as debris and a 50 foot wall of water destroyed farms and shelters. Portland contributed eleven thousand dollars while Montana towns and many others sent aid.
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A. T. Tillard
Heppener
Oregon
Tillard
Mr. Tillard
Heppner
Willow Creek Valley
Columbia River
Willow Creek
Blue Mountains
Morrow County
Lhances
Uwelp
Portland
Montana
Rochester couple weds at Twin Bridges in June ceremony
H J Foster of Rochester and Miss Lelia Kirby of Twin Bridges wed on June 17 at Twin Bridges. They will live in Rochester where Foster built a small frame cottage on the east side. The Watseca Juniors lost to Twin Bridges in a recent game, with a rematch planned for the Fourth. Both Mrs. Lawler and Henry Koenig are recovering from last week’s accidents. The Watseca team then played the Butte School of Mines, losing, and a Rochester match against Whitehall is scheduled for next Sunday.
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Rochester
H. J. Foster
Lelia Kirby
Twin Bridges
Rocheser
Chas. Lawler
Henry Koenig
Watseca’s
Butte School of Mines
Whitehall
Ball on the nineteenth a highly successful event
The report notes a very successful ball held on the 19th with all attendees enjoying the evening and overall high spirits among those present.
Montana Civics Text Adopted for Public Schools
The state textbook commission unanimously adopted a Montana Civics book by Dr. H. H. Swain president of the State Normal College for exclusive use in Montana public schools for four years. It will be issued with Morriss's Federal Government and include about 150 pages plus the state constitution. Publisher and contractor is F. C. Kress.
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Montana
F. C. Kress
Barbecue at Polaris Friday Night Sparks Grasshopper Bash
Upper Grasshopper residents prepare a grand Friday barbecue and pond time at Mia Mulanys home. The event features cards music dancing and abundant trout prizes with neighbors shipping in catches including a 27 inch trout weighing 5 pounds 2 ounces and a 26 inch trout at 6 pounds with invitations extended to Jackson and other High Hole basin points.
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Grasshopper
Mia. T. J. Mulany
Jackson
High Hole Basin
Big Hole Basin
Mia
Mulany
William Larimer
Mra. Worthington
Local notes highlight trades, arrivals, and a large wool sale
Mrs Hart offers hat trimming while George Quinn returns from a scouting trip in the north. Miss Lillian West will teach at Melrose for the coming year. Conductor Brandenbourg resumes duty between Lima and Butte. Mrs Wart markets hats for the Fourth. Joseph Clark and family move from Lewistown Idaho to Dillon. Tom Metzel reports good grass and cattle in Centennial valley. Woods Live Stock of Spencer Idaho sold its wool clip to Eiseman Brothers Boston for 1534 cents per pound, about 600000 pounds, the largest in the United States, sale occurred Saturday.
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Lillian West
State Normal
Melrose
Mont
Brandenbourg
Missoula
Lima
Butte
Tom Metzel
Centennial Valley
Dillon
The
Woods Live Stock Company
Spencer
Idaho
Eiseman Brothers
Boston
United States
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John McCullum
Battlecreek
Northwest
Territory
van Camp
Cullum
Sage Creek
McCullum
Esting
P. Election
Justice Court
A. Tillard
Tives
Heppner, Oregon
Ladies of the Maccabees
Dr. Swain
Polaris
Mra. Hart
George Quinn
Joseph Clark
Lewistown
Mr. Clark
R. W. Bammer
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