Beaverhead County Commission Action March 7 1921
Beaverhead County commissioners met March 7 with J H Shaw presiding. Agenda included Amelia Ruffner case on dependent-children allotment, Reno Quartz Lode bid to George W and Anthony H French for 61, land-classification bids deferred pending new bill, road and bridge inventory reviewed, Brown's Lane replacement discussed, Miss Ida M Landon resignations approved, several indemnity bonds filed, Squaw Creek school district bid rejected, Lima police officer request deferred for legal report, Gopher Killer Club appointment made, Lima Centennial Valley road repair reconnaissance ordered, Dr M Poindexter appointed county health officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
J." H. Shaw
O. C. Gosman
G.R. Baker
Amelia Ruffner
Spencer
Idaho
Lima
Wurther
George W
Anthony H. French
E. David
Dillon
Charles BD
Wickland
Big Timber
Lord
Bishop & Ray
Missoula
Lee
Tower
Northwest Land Appraisers
Billings
F. A. Whalen
Chippewa Falls
Wis
B. R. Stevenson
Wisdom
Cashmore
Clark D. MecKown
Brown's Lane
McKown
the Woods Livestock Company
Mitter
Ida M. Landon
Security State Bank of Dillon
State Bank of Dillon
Beaverhead
State ‘Bank of Dillon
Security National Bank of Lima
State Bank of Wisdom
J. P. Lossi
Squaw Creek
County Superintendent of Schools
Exfelden
C. W. Smith
Club
W. Smith
Charles
Truax
Polk
Centennial Valley Road
Gosman
Chapman
M. Poindexter
Extradition case and county appointments in Beaverhead
Reports from Beaverhead county include the pursuit of Huert wanted in grand larceny with extradition from Texas and a hearing this week. Perry Cayus accompanies the suspect. Huert loaded Beardslee Brothers cattle for Omaha shipment, mortgaged livestock in Idaho, then went to Texas. Chairman Smith appoints Alvin L. Anderson as county commissioner to fill a vacancy until 1923. Armstead appoints John Mullen as justice of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D
Kansas City
Huert
Texas
Heis
Beardslee ‘Brothers
Lima
Beardslee’ Brothers
Omaha
Idaho
Joseph C. Smith
District Court
Beaverhead
County
Montana
Out
Best
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Alvin L. Anderson
Monteria
Joseph C. “Smith
Atlannca
John Mullen
Armstead
Taylor Bradley
Obnsted- Stevenson Company
Ling
Minstrel and Vaudeville Shine at Hartwig Theater
The big minstrel and vaudeville show drew full houses at Hartwig theater last Wednesday and Thursday, with Ed Duff directing and receiving praise. The Beaverhead Post American Legion benefited by about seven hundred dollars from ticket sales, while a noon parade led by the Lenton band framed the lively program featuring Merry Minstrels and a scotch-tinged vaudeville segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dion
Hartwig Theatre
Beaverhead
American Legion
Ed' Duff
Foymaheg
Duff
Mingtrel
Warren Galloway
James. Whalen
Alexander
Attendance at Dillon to Bozeman state basketball tournament
A list of attendees from Dillon includes Hiram Brundage Ned Burke and A F Waldorf with families C W Blinn Hugh Sweeney John Collins W F Carmore Magnus Tonrey Ralph Cushing and J Branson Also present were C W Smith Ralph Smith Principal Leroy Beam Warren Shaw Mrs Mary Judge and several B C H S students as part of the trip for the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Bozeman
Hiram Brundage
Ned Burke
A. F. Waldorf
C. W. Blinn
Hugh Sweeney
John Collins
W.F. Carhmore
C. T. Magnus
Francis. Tonrey
Ralph Cushing
J. Branson
Orr and Rademan Tie The Knot At Butte Wedding
Ernest Orr a Beaverhead county rancher married Rita Rademan in Butte yesterday. Attended by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Reece of this city, Orr Brothers owners of Poindexter and Orr ranches. The pair planned a three week honeymoon before returning to Dillon to establish their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Orr
Beaverend County
Butte
Rita Aheman
Lee Reece
Orr
Orr Brothers
Poindexer and Orr Ranch
Dillon
Public School Caucus Held Next Monday
A public school caucus is set for Monday March 21 at 8 p m in the public school building to nominate two candidates for the office of trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dweet Toustée
Oats Test Out at Beaverhead Elevator
Sam Freeman delivered a load of oats weighed at Beaverhead Co-Operative Elevator 43 pounds to the bushel. The oats are hailed as among the best grown in the valley in 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Freeman
Beaverhead Co-Operative Elevator Company
Nerhaus
Locals Claim Third Place In State Tourney
Beaverhead county high school finished third at the Montana state basketball tournament in Bozeman. Dillon defeated Helena 11 to 10 to claim the consolation prize after losses to Billings and Forsyth. Wyman Smith provided the decisive shot and guards Hildreth Leimert and A Smith starred for Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Boaéman
Montana
Morton
Billings
Andy Smith
Dillon
Hartwig
Forsyth
Hatfield
Ryburn
Dillot
Chateau
Missoula
Waterloo
Helena
Big Timber
Bozeman
Choteau
Teneh
Choteau Cams
Hildreth
Leimort
Chateau Andy Smith
Guthrie
Wyman Smith
Jackson
Leimert
Anderson
A. Witrud
O'Donnell
Roburn Palmer
W. Smith
Beaverhead Boys
Capital City
Weisner
Weseereeee Kain
Annual Horse Sale Opens Next Monday in Dillon
The Dillon Horse Sales company hosts its annual horse auction next Monday and Tuesday at their yards. Manager George Ditty notes strong demand for work horses and says the ready-to-harness animals are in excellent condition. Prices are expected fair for all livestock markets of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Dillon Horse Sales Company
George Ditty
Don’t throw ashes on streets of the city
Over the past two weeks more than twenty complaints about scattering ashes in city streets have been filed. The practice fills holes and ruts, damages tires from nails in the ashes, and is urged to stop. The Methodist Presbyterian church will observe Palm Sunday with Lord's Supper on Sunday morning March 20. Beavers public is cordially invited. Bray of Lakeview was a Grand guest this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavers
Dillmont Park Opens March 28 Under New Management
Dillmont park schedules its opening on March 28 with Bud McGrath and brother Mugsy taking management from Butte. The season features the Baxter Tonney Orchestra, a renowned dance floor, and several public improvements. Dances will be held Saturdays and on holidays thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud McGrath
Mugsy” McGrath
Butte
Dillmont Park
Dillmont
Dillon
Tun Baxter-Tonney
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Chooses Dances for Truck Fund
At a recent meeting the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department decided to host a series of dances to raise funds for a new fire truck. With the city treasury strained the department cannot obtain the money through appropriation, so dances will provide the necessary revenue. The first dance will be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon: Volunteer Fire Department
Cowboys to Ride Bad Horses at Local Fair
Cowboys present a bucking exhibition at the fair grounds next Sunday afternoon featuring twenty man eating horses. Local riders promise thrilling sport as they tackle any challenge, aiming to capture the spirit of the west for attendees who enjoy rugged riding.
Beaverhead Gopher Club to Meet at High School
A Beaverhead Gopher club gathering is scheduled for Saturday March 19 at 2 30 p m in the high school agricultural room. All interested urged to attend to extend work and appoint directors. President O W Smith notes the need for nominations and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gopher
Beaverhead Gopher Club
High School Agricultural Room
Ineniitins
Ww. Smith
Mr and Mrs Hangata Registered at the Grand
Mr and Mrs F L Hangata of Dell were registered at the Grand on Saturday, indicating a social or hotel register entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F L Hangata
Dell
Beavershead County Assessorwork Begins
Be a verhead county assessor Kerks Emerick started the annual task of making out assessments last Monday morning. He is assisted by Mrs Emerick as stenographer and J H Noonan. A later note mentions local arrestee Fithorne facing felony charges with a $7000 bond, alleged against his 14 year old granddaughter as the victim. Officials here list a government sale of roots, goods and wearing apparel in the building next to the First National Bank. Snow is abundant in the hills near Dell, Montana, with irrigation prospects favorable. Ditton Stocker of Grant and a local merchant and teacher was in town with business prospects in his area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Minstrels
Mr. Duff
Tom ‘Gilbert
Terry Browning
Bud Hartwig
Russel Fryberg
Messrs
Joe Wiksdal
Joe Oliver
M. T. Logan
Cecil Featherly
Will Featherly
Alvin Jones
Walter Jones
Harry Browning
Dr. W. Hi. Stephan
James McCullum
Lonnie Linson
James Cunningham
Tom Holmes
J.bransman
George Baker
Alderic Tessier
Edwin Pegram
Walter Foster
George Melton
Cecil
Featherly
Tom Gilbert
Jimmy Cunningham
Margie
Dillon
Wikidalne
Cuba
Dr. Stephan
Kerks
Femerick
Beaverhead County
Mr. Emerick
Mra. Emerick
J. H Noonan
Wren
Sherif Mooney
Denuty
Ditty
C'endala
Wm. J. Fithorne
Sten
Bulding
First National Bank
Elk Cafe
G. W. Patterson
Dell
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Commisioners Proceedings
Avl
First, Baptist Church
Bible School
Young Peoples
George , MacDougall
W. L. Holt
Falls
Browning
Bros
Alex Tait
Tait
Doris
Rogmin
Dr. Brownback
George
Melton
Ryburn Ab
Feld
Wyman
Billings-Butte
Missoda
Dillon Missouma
Ae ‘Smith
Sscbayedh
eMcipaden
Orwan
Smith
Pentssecee Kelly
Festsops Johnson
A. Smith
Kelly
Stirling
McSpadden
Mnissed
Jorgenson
McCarren
Billings-Dillon
Imost
Wan
Billing
Palmer
Husky
Bowman
Eevee Morton
A ‘Smith
Keuhn
Brown
Witrud
Estey Label
Ryburn Ween
D. H. Bray
Lakeview
the Grand
Beast
Jay B. Holtz
Iowa
Holtz
Mr. Holtz
Merchant Viets
G. Stocker
Grant
Mata
Sterday
Poon
Stoker
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