Commencement Week Closes With Opera and Address
The college held its commencement events with a concert by the school of music under Prof and Mrs Luce, followed by the production of The Little Tycoon in Dillon theatre. Twenty four graduates received diplomas in a ceremony featuring Dr W C Bagley’s address on teaching skill and the craft spirit in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Bagley
School of Music
Mra
KE. S. Luce
E. S. Luce
Millard Spenser
Dillon Theatre
Japan
B.S. Luce
Perry Holden
Iowa
Luther Burbank
California
Agricultural College
Lapham Hotel at Jackson Burns to Ground
Word came to Dillon from Jackson that the Lapham hotel burned early this morning. The frame building stood on considerable ground and loss is estimated at $5,000 or more. Cause is believed to be oil lamp mishandling by a guest. insurance status unknown. Mr. Lapham and family had just returned from Washington as the fire razed their home. The hotel had formerly belonged to Ged Quinn and was sold to Lapham about two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Jackson
Lapham
Mangled Body Found After Railroad Tragedy Near Bond's
A young man found dead along the railroad south of Bond's station after a train passage is identified as David H. Wilmer of Omaha Nebraska. Coroner Walker and undertaker E R Brundage proceed to the scene. an inquest is expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond’s Station
Walker
Dillon
EH. Brundage
David H. Wilmer
Omaha
Nebru
Bond's Siding
Omaha Young Men’s Christian Association
Ogden
Butte
Dilton
K. H. Brundage
Fatal Barbed Wire Accident Near Bannack
Fred Osborn foreman for Eloise Prairie association was severely injured by barbed wire when his horse bolted into a roadwork fence on the Grasshopper near Bannack. He suffered deep throat and arm wounds with near amputation, blood loss, and potential infection risk. doctors race to save him as he remains alive awaiting recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Osborn
Eloise Prairie Association
Osborn
Silver Fiesure Company
Armstead
Polaris
Asd
Ryburn
Bannack
S. L. Bell
Innes Wheat Nuptials Tie Two Montana Figures
Thursday morning at ten oclock Gilbert G Wheat and Euphemia Innes were married beneath cottonwood boughs. Dr A B Martin officiated at the Presbyterian church as Misa Mary Innes attended the bride and Walter Buford acted as beat man. The couple left by northbound passenger for Virginia City after a wedding breakfast and are to reside in Virginia City via Butte. Wheat is cashier at Elling bank and a popular Dillon figure while the bride, a Beeverhead County native, is a social favorite in Dillon and Butte. The Examiner offers best wishes for their happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert G. Wheat
Euphemia Innes
A. B. Martin
Presbyterian Church
Misa Mary Innes
Walter Buford
Virginia City
Little Ruth Innes
Mrs. Wheat
Twin Bridges
Miss Wheat
W. Buford
Butte
Wheat
Madigan County
Virginia
Elling Bank
Old Beeverhead
Dillon
Eucceas
County Towns Ready Fireworks For Fourth Of July
Dillon plans a quiet Fourth while Jackson Wisdom Linn and nearby Silver Bow towns prepare elaborate celebrations. Jackson will fire 101 guns at sunrise Wisdom 100 guns with a big parade led by the Red Men of Chief Joseph. Lima anticipates the largest Dillon delegation and Rev. Dr. Martin will speak. Events include races boxing wrestling and a grand ball sponsored by local committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Jackson
Wisdom
Lima
Old Beaverhead
Linn
Silver Row
Melrose
Viistora
Joseph Tribe
Order of Freedom, Friendship and Charity
Wisdom Symphony
California
Dr. Martin
Tony Masteen
Victor Moon
Deadwood
Col
W. H. Houle
Montana
Pioneer of 62 Visits Dillon for Old Friends Reunion
George W. Stanley a Montana pioneer who arrived in 1862 visited Dillon last week for a reunion with Beaverhead and Alder Gulch residents. The gathering included A. F. Graete, Wm. Roe, and many old companions from 62 63 and 64, sharing stories and reminisces of the early days. Stanley, a prominent Virginia City citizen and the first Mason in Montana, was warmly welcomed and invited to return for a longer stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Stanley
Montana
Beaverhead
Alder Gulch
Dillon
Mr. Staney
A. F. Graete
Stanley
Butte
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wm. Roe
Mr. Stanley
Virginia City
Dillion
Belmont Park Retains Entire Belmont Band Of Horses
Lane buys the Raymond band keeping the Belmont herd at Belmont Park Stock Farm. Winthrop Raymond previously held half the stock and sold his share to J H Hart. Harry L Lane, Belmont Park manager and fellow beneficiary, purchases and consolidates obligations totaling about two thousand dollars. Hillhouse Raymond left Virginia City banking years ago to breed roadsters and saddlers at the Sweetwater ranch, now showcased by the present generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillhouse Raymond
Winthrop Raymond
Sheridan
J. H. Hart
Island Sage
N. D
Harry L. Lane
Mana
Ger
Belmont Park
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Bond
Lane
Raymond Band
Belmont
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