Alex Crosby Seeks Beaverhead Sheriff Nomination
Republican candidate Alex Crosby announces his filing for sheriff of Beaverhead County. He has served as a peace officer in Lima Jackson and Bannack and resides in Dillon for the past six years. Crosby pledges impartial, round‑the‑clock service and urges support in July and November elections.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon
Lima
Big Hole
Jackson
Bannack
Adv
Alex Crosby
Shaw Seeks Beaverhead County Commissioner Post
Mrs J E Shaw announces as Democratic candidate for county commissioner in Beaverhead region, highlighting 12 years alongside her husband J B Shaw, knowledge of Big Hole basin, and focus on economy progress health and education.
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Beaverhead County
Big Hole Basin
Idaho
Virgin Territory
J. B. Shaw
William T Scully Seeks Beaverhead Public Administrator Nomination
William T Scully announces candidacy for public administrator on the republican ticket in Beaverhead County with 37 years in Dillon Iron residence, prior service as undersheriff and deputy sheriff, and a four year term as public administrator starting in 1910. He pledges a good administration if nominated and elected. Paid Pol Adv William T Scully.
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Beaverhead County
Iron
Dillon
Carl Hansen for Sheriff Candidate in Beaverhead County
Carl Hansen a Beaverhead County resident for over 25 years and rancher on Horse Prairie seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff. He is active in public affairs, serves on the county allotment Board, and is father of five. If nominated and elected he would serve as chief law enforcement officer.
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Carl Hansen
Beaverhead County
Hansen
Frank Rife for Sheriff in Beaverhead County
Frank Rife, native of Beaverhead County born near Medicine Lodge, is identified as the eldest son of Ike and wife. He grew up in ranching, educated in local schools, and has long worked with his family. He served as representative and senator, earning a strong legislative record and is described as the best choice for sheriff. He and his wife have three sons and reside at Medicine Lodge.
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Frank Rife
Beaverhead County
Medicine Lodge
Ike Rife
Beaverhead
Ness
Rife
Beaverhead County Treasurer Candidate Florence Carter Backus
Florence Carter Backus announces for Republican nomination as Beaverhead County treasurer. Native to the county and Dillon resident with deep family roots says she is well qualified and pledges economical administration and courteous service. Paid political advertisement.
James A McCollum for Sheriff on Democratic ticket
Beaverhead County voters hear a pledge of impartial but firm law enforcement by Sheriff James A. McCollum. A former Oregon Short Line employee, Army lieutenant, and Beaverhead Legion post commander, he notes reduced office costs and says his administration has earned local approval.
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Beaverhead County
James A. McCollum
Beaverhead
Oregon Short Line
Dillon
Legion
W D Ross for Sheriff in Beaverhead County Primary
W D Ross seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff in Beaverhead County. Born and raised in Dillon, he is a lifetime resident with deep county knowledge. A former deputy under C K Wyman and three years undersheriff, he served 17 months in the U S Army Air Service during World War I. Married with three children and tied to a pioneer family.
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C. K. Wyman
United States Army
B J Metlen Seeks Re election as Beaverhead Representative
Beaverhead County voters hear from B J Metlen known as Joe to locals He is a Democrat seeking another term as representative He was born in the county son of the late Dave Metlen a pioneer rancher and former legislator His son followed into public service Metlen is regarded as an active House member who could become speaker if re elected Campaign advertising notes his Dilton schooling and eastern college attendance
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B. J. Metlen
Joe
Beaverhead County
Venora Metlen
Dave Metlen
Beaverhead
Helena
House of Representatives
House
Joe Metlen
Dilton
Pol. Pol. Adv
Gordon Ott for Sheriff on Republican Ticket
L Ott Gordon, a Dillon native with 24 years in Beaverhead County, seeks the sheriff post. A Dillon High and public school alumnus, he works in city service and engages in the fire department and civic groups. He pledges independence from political machines and vows economical, fair law enforcement.
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L. Ott Gordon
Beaverhead County
Dillion
County High School
Dillon Fire Department
Dillon
Gordon
Pol Ady
Walter E. Stinson Becomes Beaverhead County Sheriff
Republican ticket nominates and elects Walter E. Stinson as sheriff promising fair duties and protection of residents property. Stinson notes 20 years as a Beaverhead taxpayer and his children’s graduation from the county high school and asks for countywide support.
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Beaverhead County
J W Potts for Commissioner in Democratic bid
J W Potts seeks the Democratic nomination for county commissioner in the Big Hole basin. A 34 year resident with ranching history at Wisdom and Wise River he promotes taxpayer protection, debt reduction, pay as you go county operations, and a maintenance plan for highways.
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J. W. Potts
Ble Hole Basin
Wisdom
Wise River
Big Hole Basin
Joe Potts
Mr. Potts
Potts
Flynn Seeks Beaverhead Sheriff Nomination on Democratic Ticket
P J Flynn announces candidacy for sheriff in Beaverhead County on the Democratic ticket. He pledges efficient impartial administration, cites 25 years ranching experience, and asserts familiarity with peace officer duties and local problems.
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Beaverhead
Beaverhead County Sheriff Dan Mooney Biography
Dan Mooney a life long Beaverhead County resident rancher and stockman served as deputy sheriff from January 1 1917 to April 21 1920 under C K Wyman He was undersheriff under Wyman until January 1 1921 and then under O C Gosman He became sheriff of Beaverhead County from January 1 1921 to January 1 1927
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Beaverhead County
C. K. Wyman
O. C. Gosman Till
Beaverhead County Attorney Candidate Tom Gilbert
Beaverhead voters hear from Tom Gilbert a Dillon lifelong resident and Michigan Law School graduate seeking the Republican nomination for county attorney. He has long served Beaverhead county in the post and pledges diligent, courteous service with close personal attention to every case. Paid Pol. Ad.
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Tom Gilbert
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead County Nomination Bid for Public Administrator
Frank McFadden declares his Republican bid for the Beaverhead county public administrator nomination and pledges full qualification and diligent service if elected. He notes 34 years as a Beaverhead resident and long business involvement in Dillon, promising to oversee every detail of each case and satisfy taxpayers and voters.
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Beaverhead County
Republican Party
Dillon
Luther S Smith Seeks Beaverhead Sheriff Nomination
Luther B Smith announces his candidacy for the Republican sheriff nomination in Beaverhead County. A 20 year resident from West Virginia, he cites farming auctioneering and service as secretary of the corn hog control association and Farmers Union as qualifications and pledges diligent on the job performance.
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Beaverhead County
West, Virginia
Corn Hog Control Association
Farmers’ Union
Adv
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Bill Ross
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Walter E. Stinson
P. J. Flynn
Don E. Anson
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Dan Mooney
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