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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1931

Page

5

Butte Doctor Grigg Arrested on Drug Act Conspiracy Charge

Dr. T A Grigg a longtime Butte physician was arrested by federal marshal on an Idaho grand jury conspiracy to violate the Harrison drug act. He will face a removal hearing March 18 before Federal Judge Bourquin, after which he may be sent to Idaho for trial before Judge Cavanaugh. J C Williams tied to the case remains jailed in Bozeman on grand larceny charges.

Utte T. A. Grigg Butte Idaho Grigg George M. Bourquin Cavanaugh J.C. Williams Bozeman Ond Road Williams U. S John H. Kifer Pocatello L. M. van Etten

Beav erhead county to install new sewage system at poor farm

Beaverhead county board approves immediate replacement of the inadequate sewage system at the county poor farm to protect public health. Special session orders emergency warrants up to 2500 and bids for the project with five year guarantee due March 14 1931. County Surveyor to draft specs and call issued.

Board of County Commissioners Beaverhead County Montana W. B. Hartwig O. C. Goosman Albert S. Baker Gard George R. Metlen Albert S, Bakhr

Butte Doctor Charged With Harrison Drug Act Violation

Dr. T A Grigg, a Butte physician, arrested on a Harrison drug act warrant may be brought to Pocatello for trial. United States District Attorney Hoyt Ray said Grigg was indicted in Boise by a federal grand jury last month on conspiring to import narcotics into Idaho, with Blackfoot noted as a target. The defendants are held in federal court here.

Pocatello Idaho T. A. Grigg Butte Durore United States Hoyt Ray Ray Grigg Boise Blackfoot

St Patrick Day Dance by Dillon Firemen at City Hall

The Dillon volunteer fire department sponsors a St Patrick day dance at the city hall auditorium next Tuesday night March 17. Music will be provided by the Baxter Tonrey orchestra. Preparations are underway and a large crowd is expected.

St. Patrick’s Day City Hall Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Baxter-Tonrey

O Brien Stars in Last of the Duanes Western

George O'Brien leads the Fox Movietone western Last of the Duanes with Lucile Browne at the Hartwig theater opening next Friday. Myrna Loy, Walter McGrail, James Bradbury Jr and others fill supporting roles in a tale of Buck Duane an outlaw turned pardoned rancher aided by a raid on cattle rustlers. Filmed in Arizona with many extras and horses, the production adapts Zane Grey's novel. George B Conway of Helena visited town for business.

George O’brien Fox Movieton Hartwig Theatre Lucile Browne New York O’brien Miss Browne Myrna Loy Walter McGrail James Bradbury, Jr Lloyd Ingraham Nat Pendleton Frank Campeau Blanche Friderci James Mason Willard Robertson Arizona Zane Grey Ernest Pascal Fox Movietone Buck Duane Alfred L. Werker Fred Thomson Mary Pickford

Gasoline license issuance climbs since January

The public services commission has issued 1,489 gasoline licenses since January 1, led by C. W. Gross of the oil and gas division. Last year at this time 638 licenses were issued. With three additional field men, about 80 percent of work is completed. The commission collected 212 this week and 2,274 year to date, compared with 925 a year ago. total expected revenue approaches 2,900 after all receipts.

Public Services Commission C. W. Gross Commission

Nelson P T A Holds Feb Meeting Nominates April Elections

The Nelson P T A met in regular session Friday February 6 with Mrs H M Miller presiding. The nominating committee presented candidates for April election: Mrs H M Miller for president second term Mrs Henry Meine for vice president Mrs Frank Morrison for secretary and Mrs T T McAdam for treasurer second term.

Nelson P. T. A H. M. Miller Henry Meine Mra Frank Morrison T. T. McAdam Charles Miller

Boys May Enroll for 1931 Citizens Training Camp

The American Legion posts announce a military training camp for 1931 at Fort Missoula from June 15 to July 14 for American boys aged 17 to 24 who are physically fit and of good character. Contacts include George R. Baker for applications, with a swimming pool and possible band, trophies awarded for efficiency, and no further obligation after camp completion.

American Legion Fort Missoula George R. Baker

Financial Canvass Day at Presbyterian Church

Rev T J Simons leads a church canvass starting this week with subscription cards placed in the Joash Chest during Sunday service A sermon on Treasure and the Heart will precede the card distribution The choir sings Let Me Kneel at Thy Feet and a stereopticon lecture The Atlantic Trail covers Slavic immigration to America All welcome to attend services

T. J. Simons G. Whitney Cooms America

Rancher Floyd Edwards of Madison Dies by Self Inflicted Wound

Virginia City reports Floyd Edwards 63, a retired rancher and property owner, died from a gunshot wound in a personal crisis. John Sampson, a cabinmate, said Edwards was sent outside with orders to go away for about an hour.

Virginia City Floyd Edwards John Sampson Edwards Toaway

Death of Edwards prompts coroner call in Anaconda area

While cutting wood, Sampson heard a shot and found Edwards dead with a pistol in hand. He notified Coroner Olson and Fred McGrady, Edwards nephew and Anaconda cafe proprietor. Edwards owned the Anaconda hotel and several residences and is survived by three sons Ross and Ray and Roy and a daughter Mrs. Ross Drake.

Sampson Edwards Fred McGrady Olson Anaconda Hotel Ross Jefferson Island Ray and Roy Ennis Mrs Ross Drake Harrison

Social Bridge Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Whitham

A bridge luncheon was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs J C Whitham on South Pacific Street. Mrs Whitham, Mrs A Jardine Rife and Mrs Bernard Williams hosted with yellow daf fodils as décor. Auction bridge followed a perfectly appointed menu, with Mrs Frade Stone achieving the high score and Mrs James Dodd the low score.

J. C. Whitham South Pacific Street Whitham A. Jardine Rife Bernard Williams Frade Stone James Dodd

Montana Divorce Sought in Beaverhead District Court

Christy Young sues Clifford W Young in Beaverhead County MT seeking a dissolution of marriage. The complaint alleges neglect of common necessaries for over a year while the defendant could provide. Attorneys for the plaintiff are Gilbert Gittens Me Fadden of Dillon. Court documents dated March 11 1981.

Fifth Judicial District State of Montana County of Beaverhead Christy Young Clifford W Young Debrendant A. D Fred Rife Roy B Hoanermndon Messrs. Gilbert Gitte ‘S ‘MeFadden Dillon

Trade proposal from Dillon resident seeks ranch for city property

Butte man expresses interest in trading ranch or farm for city property to benefit both sides. C C Newman of Dillon Montana notes the exchange possibility.

C. C. Newman Dillon Montana

Sheriff W C Orr Heads to Virginia City Inquest

Sheriff W C Orr traveled to Virginia City on Monday for the inquest into the death of Sheriff Metzel.

W. C.,orr Virginia City Metzel

Hints for Homemakers Range Juice as Vinegar Substitute

A homemaker guide notes using RANGE juice as a substitute for vinegar to flavor French dressing. It advises selecting thin skinned yellow oranges when juice quantity is the priority and mentions consistency with favored fruit.

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