Windy Smith booster for Dillon and Idaho ranch
C M Smith, noted Beaverhead county booster, praises Dillon and its hotel culture during a visit while arranging stock shipment. He cites Dillon’s progressive economy, thriving shops, and strong banks, and urges local patronage of the hotel to sustain regional growth. He plans to return to Dillon as he lives west of Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Smith
Beaverhead County
Mr. Smith
St. Joe River
Idaho
Dillon
Will Lovell
Montana
West
Bill for Asylum Approved by Governor Norris
Helena March 11 Governor Norris approved a bill establishing a state following for the treatment of drunks and drug fiends. He also signed H B 148 regulating fraternal benefit societies and H B 221 taxing sleeping car companies while noting funding may be insufficient.
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Helena
Norris
Legislative Assembly
New Saloon License Law Opinion Issued by AG Galen
Attorney General Albert J. Galen informs Bea verhead County officials that Section 2 of the new act does not affect license renewals for existing saloon permits. He states that licensed saloon operators may renew as before without filing petitions or posting notices required by Senate Bill No. 33.
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M. Seanland
State Board of Examiners
State Board of Commissioners For the Insane
Galen
Patterson
Board of County Commissioners
H. C. Patterson
Beaverhead
Albert J. Galen
Attorney General
Young Sullivan Meets Fans After Scenic Theatre Visit
Emmet Sullivan, the young vaudeville star, appeared in town this week and met many young fans. Seven year old Young Sullivan, already an artist in his line, has joined the Northwestern Vaudeville company which played here last Sunday and Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Sullivan
Scenic Theatre
Young Sullivan
Northewestern
Believed Ewalt Murder Mystery Sparks Cold Case Question
A Seattle letter funded by an unsigned writer questions whether Sam Ewalt, a renowned Oregon Short Line conductor killed at Barretts in August 1906, died in an accident or foul play. The note cites a train-ride claim of hobos attacking Ewalt and notes his payday the day before.
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Sam Ewalt
Oregon Short Line
Barretts
Seattle
Sheriff Gosman
Dillon
Caboo
Kwalt
Ekwalt
Butte
Walt
Examiner
Barrets Station
Sam Ewart
Lima
Ewart
Barretts Station
Ewalt
No. 10
Fusz
St. Barretts
Oregon
Millinery Opening in Williamson Block by Mrs Schneider
Mrs Er W Schneider announces a three day millinery opening in the Williamson block next to L J Price real estate office on March 28 24 and 25. An elegant display of street and semi dress hats in fashionable patterns will be shown. Miss Anderson joins from Minneapolis bringing fresh designs for Dillon ladies.
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Er. W. Sehneider
Williamson Block
L. J. Price Real Estate
Dillon
Miss Anderson
Mrs. Schneider
Minneapolis
Dillon Indies
O S L Plans Extension From Dillon To Twin Bridges
In Twin Bridges March 12 a Dillon rumor says the Oregon Short Line plans a new route from near Dillon down the Big Hole to Twin Bridges and on to Butte to avoid the Apex hill. Officials reportedly indicated the project is practically decided and may start this spring when weather allows.
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Twin Bridges
Dillon
Oregon Short Line
Big Hole River
Butte
Apex Hill
Salt Lake
Home Science Featured At State College Tournament
In Bozeman on March 11 the state college basketball tournament showcased a home science department effort. High school teams and teachers enjoyed four meals prepared and served by domestic science students under teacher supervision. Five hundred visitors were fed over three days with student leaders Edna Hagerman Margaret Edwards Grace Clark Grace Klark Irene Carr Irenee Piedalue Laura Piedalue and Blanche Metheny coordinating menus materials and staff.
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Bozeman
State College
Edna Hagerman
Margaret Edwards
Great Falls
Grace Clark
Belgrade
Grace Klark
Salesville
Irene Carr
Irenee Piedalue
Laura Piedalue
Blanche Metheny
Beseman
Ex Governor Folk Delivers Lecture in Dillon Montana
Former Missouri governor Joseph W Folk spoke at the Normal College assembly hall in Dillon. An informal reception at The Met Lon followed his morning arrival and a motor tour of the area impressed him. Folk urged honesty in government and practical patriotism in a measured address titled The Era of Conscience.
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Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
Dillon
Normal College
Governor Folk
Jos. C. Smith
Metlon
Montana
Iolk
Party at The Cottonwoods Hosts by Ira Watson and John Speicher
A Dillon social event described as one of the season’s most enjoyable affairs occurred last Saturday at the Poindexter ranch south of the city. Ira Watson and John Speicher were hailed as royal hosts by guests including Ethel Hollingsworth, Viola Hollingsworth, Mary Gorman, and many others.
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Ira Watson
John Speicher
Dillon
Poindexter Ranch
Saratoga
Ira
John
Ethel Hollingsworth
Viola Hollingsworth
Mary Gorman
Anna Rafferty
Lena Tintinger
Gertrude Reardon
Frances Stebbins
Florence Walch
Eva Higgins
Idanaha Baker
Matt Sprinkle
Mae Sprinkle
Clare
Bean Meade
Tug Judie
Adolph Stewart
Paul Stahl
Joe Murray
Pat Flynn
Frank Stahl
Earl Smith
Hugh Flynn
Will Stahl
Tommy Hawking
Fourth Annual School Exhibit Opens at Beaverhead High
Professor L R Foote announces the fourth annual school exhibit at Beaverhead County High School on Friday evening March 1. The event showcases progress across all study branches and grows more popular each year among students and patrons, with displays of work by the agriculture class and other departments.
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L. R. Foote
Beaverhead County High School
Foote
Irrigation Plans For Ruby Valley Twin Bridges
W H Godfrey of Sheridan surveys irrigation schemes near Twin Bridges for a large company with beach lands. Projects on Ruby Tobacoo Root beaches aim to reclaim 100000 acres with reservoirs and potential settlement over 5 to 10 years. A Big Hole canal proposal west of Twin Bridges could reclaim over 100000 acres toward Waterloo, with reservoir sites on the Big Hole and rich soil near phosphate beds.
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Twin Bridges
W. H. Godfrey
Sheridan
Madison County
Tea Standard
Godfrey
Ruby
Tobacco Root
Ruby Canyon
Dillon
Butte
Big Hole
Melrose
McCartney Mountain
Waterloo
Jefferson Valley
Stage Coach in Flames Near Twin Bridges
The Blaine and Twin Bridges mail coach caught fire on Friday as the driver and a passenger smoked on the front seat. A spark from their pipes likely ignited rear grain sacks. two bundles of sacks a fur coat and other freight were scorched and dumped out before discovery.
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Twin Bridges
Blaine and Twin Bridges
Swain Departs for Chicago Normal School Presidents Meeting
Dr. H. H. Swain left yesterday morning for Chicago to attend a national meeting of all the normal school presidents in the United States. He expects a absence of about ten days.
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H. H. Swain
Chicago
United States
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