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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1926

Page

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Funeral Here for Mrs Margaret Gibson Dillon to Bannack Interment

Funeral services were held Monday at 10 am in Dillon for Mrs Margaret Gibson pioneer matron of Beaverhead County who died Saturday morning at her Dillon home aged 77. Surviving are her son Fred and Archie Gibson of Bannack. Body taken to Bannack for interment after services.

Dillon Bannack Margaret ©. Gibson Beaverhead County Thompson County Connecticut Montana David Gibson

Dillon Golf Club Forms Committee to Pick New Course

At a Dillon Golf Club meeting last Thursday evening a committee of Hiram Brundage Eugene Bond and Lawrence Price was appointed to select a new site for a permanent Dillon course. The club aims to purchase a suitable location this year if possible.

Dillon Golf Club Hiram Brundage Eugene Bond Lawrence Price Dillon Organization

Stone Will Talk on Conditions at Wrangler’s Club Meeting

A I Stone will address the Wrangler's Club at its meeting in the Pearl's offices. He will read a paper on Observations on Present Conditions after recently returning from a trip through eastern states.

A. i. Stone Will A. L. Stele Wrangler’s Club Pearl's Smith Stone

No More Fishing After Monday Until May

Deputy Warden Charles Price reminds Beaverhead anglers that fishing will be closed from next Monday March 15 until May 20. After May 20 fishing in county streams violates state law and carries a fine, as many anglers head out Sunday for a final day before the ban.

Charles Price

Music recital fills Dillon auditorium with student performances

Montana State Normal college hosted a full house as piano pupils of Ralph McFadden and voice pupils of Elmo Jaquette Scott presented 18 selections. Attendees enjoyed each number. a second recital by six advanced class students is planned for Friday night with free admission.

Montana State Normal College Dillon Ralph McFadden Elmo Jaquette Scott Lavyrne Brown Rosemary King Phyllis Armitage Maude Wolenett Fern Henderson Alice Bennett Anthony Connelley Myrle Dannothy Lara Matlock Iola McCoy Katherine Niles Henrietta Kessels Katherine Walsh Cameron Gowan Wilma Colfer Earl Wheat Findlay Watson Grace Cashmore Normal College

Former Dillon Man Ralph Gilman Dies in Butte

Ralph Gilman former Dillon resident died Monday in Butte after a heart illness. He served in the American forces during the war and worked for Montana Power after. Born in Leavenworth Kansas he was 34. Survived by wife Mary Snow baby daughter five brothers and one sister and an uncle in Dillon.

Dillon Ralph Gilman Butte Gilman Union Electric Company Montana Power Company Norris Leavenworth Kansas Mary Snow Binetty Lew Dion Ray Providence R. 1 Paul Myron Kan Van

Negro Dope Peddler Sentenced In State Prison

Theodore Darling a colored hotel porter was arrested Monday night on narcotics charges. Three drams of morphine were found and he pleaded guilty at arraignment. Judge Henry G. Rodgers sentenced him to two to four years in state prison plus a $500 fine. Earlier police records show a prior coat theft case dismissed.

Theodore Darling Henry G. Rodgers Darling

Pendergast Wins Mail Contract for Dillon to Jackson Route

John Pendergast has been awarded the government contract to carry mail from Dillon to Jackson and will assume duties on July 1, succeeding Chris Hansen who has served four years. He also holds the Wisdom toDivide route. W R Stone of Melrose was arrested by Deputy Game Warden Charles Price for trapping beaver on Willow Creek and fined $50 by Justice L P Phillips after a Saturday arraignment.

John Pendergast Conamct Dillon Jackson Chris Hansen Mr. Pendergast Wisdom Divide Melrose Charles Price Willow Creek Ystice L. P. Phillips Justice Court Ott Oliver Sam Freeman Phillips Oliver Ernest Ditty Price

Beaverhead County Board Hears Road Plans and Abandoned Horses

Beaverhead county commissioners met in Dillon on March 1 1926 with C Gosman E Shaw and A L Anderson present to approve February minutes authorize inspections and set up road and bridge work and county buildings oversight. A petition to create Horse Prairie Roundup District was approved naming Charles Brenner as Roundup Foreman and bonds set at 2000.

Board of County Commissioners Beaverhead County Montana Pillow C. Gosman E. Shaw A. L. Anderson Actin Albert S. Baker Anderson Beaverhead Gosman Red Rock Shaw Big Hole Frank Mautz Board of County Horse Prairie State of Montana Medicine Lodge Station Templin Lane Metlen Metlen State Grasshopper Creek Buffalo Creek Big Hole Divide State Line Horse Prairie Creek Medicine Lodge-Horse Prairie Divide Lake Canyon Schwartz Creek Keystone Gulch Medicine Lodge Creek Charles Brenner Legislative Assembly George Metlen Armstead Dillon Township Meridian 10 Martin McMenomey Melvin Wissinger D. F. Mooney Scott & Decker Eb, B. Roe Mary E. Hennéberry C. L. Livestock Co Bruce J. Metlen Elmer Gordon Martin McMenomey Dale Metlen Ike Rife Medicine Lodge Smith McKnight B. Werick B. A. “Risley B. M. Emerick Red Rock Road Board ‘of County Commissioners

Dillon Horse Sales to Hold Annual Auction Saturday

The Dillon Horse Sales company will hold its annual auction Saturday at the yards south of the city. Buyers from across the state are expected for a heavy turnout, with over five hundred horses listed, mainly heavy drafters suited to spring work. Last Saturday’s sale, under Dr. W. C. Orr, saw about 250 horses sell at good prices and satisfaction among buyers and sellers.

Dillon Horse Sales Company George Ditty W. C. Orr Ditty

Skyrocket Booking For Hartwig May 5 and 6

Mrs. W. C. Cooney of Butte and J. T. Warren of Associated Exhibitors with headquarters in Butte visited Dillon last Friday. Warren booked the film Skyrocket featuring Peggy Joyce Hopkins for the Haring theatre on May 6 and 6. Cooney will conduct publicity for the picture in the state.

W. C. Cooney Butte J. T. Warren Associated Exhibitors Dillon Peggy Joyce Hopkins Haring Theatre

Three Year Old Child Buried Here After Brief Illness

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs A Waldemar died at Grant last Wednesday after a brief illness. She was three years old and survived by her parents six brothers and sisters. The funeral was held in Dillon on Thursday with Rev Hurley of the Baptist church conducting services.

Marjorie A. Waldemar Grant Ita Dillon Hurley the Baptist Church

Eliels Fall to Vigilantes in Sheridan Hoop Battle

Eliel's, Dillon city league champions, lost to the Vigilante five of Sheridan 20 to 19 in a slow, close game. Huel's led 7-2 after one quarter and 13-8 at halftime before slipping in the second half and losing on a final free throw.

Eliel Sheridan Dillon Huel

Court Matters and Local Crimes Report

The report covers theft at Standard Lumber and Coal on North Montana with losses near 500 dollars including an adding machine and typewriter. Other items include arrests of 13 individuals for trespassing in Lima and a series of game law violations with fines. Civil actions include a foreclosure decision upheld for Portland Cattle Loan and a divorce decree with custody awarded.

Standard Lumber and Coal Company Montana Street Mooney Standard Donald Niquist

W. E. Roberts to Close Business With Big Sale

W E Roberts a well known leather goods dealer will close his harness and saddlery shop with a sale starting March 20 and running until all stock valued at 10000 is sold Furniture and fixtures will be offered at half price The repair department will continue operating until stock is exhausted

W. E. Roberts Examiner Roberts Montana Dillon

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Pioneer Margaret C. Gibson Committee of Golf Bugs DeMolay Lima William: Orr Masonic City Hall Butte DeMolay Wilbur, Tash James Morrison Lorin * Shaftner Rollan Thibodeau Ralph Spencer J. ¢. Yale Lewis W Meeting County Board Carl C. Hansen John Péterson Géo. P. Hughes Frank Raterwold Frank P. Blair Tom"r. Pierce James N. “Mansfield Pat Desmond BE. W. Smith BE. L. Smith M. R. Rand Brenner Livestock Co B. Howell Matt Raw Joseph Fabian Hecla-Glendale Carruthers Beaverhead County Fair Beaverhead ‘County A. E. Thomas Beaverhead County High School Kalispall Hartwig Army of Wags Ben Brown Oregon Texas L. P. Phillips
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