New Chas. H Niblack Store to Open March 29
The Dillon merchant Chas. H. Niblack unveils a new store at South Idaho and Bannack, with extensive remodeling and fine furnishings. The 10 am opening signals a modern Northwest landmark with two display windows, gold and gray décor, and dedicated departments for hosiery, millinery, dresses, lingerie, gloves, coats, shoes, and a child’s section.
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Chas. H Niblack
Chas. H. Niblack
Dillon
South Idaho and
Bannack Street
Dillon Dry Goods Company
City Election Schedule Outlined for April 4
Election to be held April 4 with votes for mayor police magistrate treasurer and four aldermen. Registration is higher than usual with larger turnout expected. Annual school election set for Saturday April 2 to choose two board trustees, with terms expiring J. E. Monroe and Mrs. A L Anderson. Caucus scheduled Thursday March 31 for board nominations.
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Cornell
Board of Trustees
J. E. Monroe
A. L. Anderson
Dentists Attend State Meeting in Billings
Dr. R. D. Curry will leave Thursday for Billings to attend the state dental meeting and return Sunday evening. Dr. W. J. Romersa visiting his mother in Red Lodge will also attend the state meeting before returning home.
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R. D. Curry
Billings
W. J. Romersa
Red Lodge
Lima Fight Card One of Best Staged in County
Over a hundred Dillon residents attended a Lima Saturday ring program praised as one of the county’s best staged events. Local promoters showcased bouts at the arena drawing wide community interest and strong crowd support.
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Lima
Dillon
Pocatello’s Howard Ball Wins By KO In Lima Main
Howard Ball of Pocatello defeated Gus Rondo of Butte by technical knockout in the fourth round of a scheduled seven at Lima last Saturday night. The welterweight bout headlined a boxing card by Butte and Lima promoters watched by over a hundred Dillon residents. Rondo fought hard but Ball dominated with sharper punches before Rondo’s corner stopped the bout.
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Howard Ball
Pocatello
Gus Rondo
Butte
Lima
Dillon
Rondo
Trial of Secretary of State Opens in Helena
Senator C. T. Stewart appeared before Montana's senate impeachment court in Helena to answer charges of misconduct as secretary of state. McCormack, as senate president, convened the session with all 55 senators present to hear the case and appoint a seven member judiciary committee of four Republicans and three Democrats to handle legal questions.
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Judiciary Committee
Senate
McCormack
C. T. Stewart
Thomas P. Stewart
Anaconda
Deer Lodge County
Charles T. Stewart
Montana
W. S. McCormack
Twentieth Legislative Assembly
J. L. Schofield
Dillon Rotary pushes plan for first flower show
Dillon Rotary club moves toward staging a summer flower show with prizes for varieties and an optional vegetable exhibit. The event may occupy the Metlen block if vacant, and Waldorf plans to relocate nearby with Niblack. D P Thurbery proposed the idea at a recent meeting, and the club backs initial steps to confirm the project.
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Dillon
Rotary Club
Met
Waldorf Company
Chas. H. “Niblack
Dillon Rotary Club
D. P. Thurbery
Agricultural Department
First Proceeds of the Three Cent Gasoline Tax
Helena March 17 The state board of equalization turned over 78272.06 to the state treasurer as the first proceeds of the three cent gasoline tax for the highway fund. The two months tax is not fully collected and more funds are expected. Refund blanks for gasoline not used on highways will be mailed to service stations once printed.
License Plate Plant To Open At Deer Lodge
Warden Austin B Middleton says the Montana license plate plant at the state prison in Deer Lodge will start about July first. He and others toured the Washington state plant in Walla Walla for design ideas and expect to employ about 50 men on the lower floor of the old cellhouse. Initial output will include hundreds of plates plus road signs and metal markers for highways, with a flexible, scaled setup to begin small and expand as needed.
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Helena
State Prison
Austin B. Middleton
Washington State Prison
Walla Walla
Deer Lodge
Montana
Motor Licensé Bureau
Dillon City Improvement Club Organized in Dillon
H D Page president of the Montana State Improvement Association aided in organizing the Dillon City Improvement Club. The group will work with the state to beautify streets boulevards and private premises and create public parks. An office will open around the 15th next month with a secretary to handle member requests. State experts will assist with garden planning and plant care.
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H. D.‘ Page
Montana State Improvement Association
Dillon
Dillon City Improvement Club
Hhe State Club
Chinese Government Assembly Calls Elite To Andras Meeting
The ultra exclusive Dillon group will convene at the Andras hotel Saturday evening to discuss urgent problems. Attendees are urged to be present despite surrounding riots and revolutions. Notices with meeting details appear in Terry's and at the Andrus hotel.
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Dillon
Andras Hotel
Terry's
Andrus Hotel
Beav erhead Auto Sales posts Chrysler sales record
Manager D A Galt of Beav erhead Auto Sales sold nine Chrysler 60s in three days setting a local record. Two carloads remain to be delivered as demand for Chrysler’s fleet model grows. National data show Chrysler rising from 27th to 4th in U S auto production with a 54 percent sales gain over January last year.
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Bud Galt
Beaverhead Auto Sales
D. A. Galt
Chrysler
Galt
Oil Rig Near Dillon Set to Drill in Crowley Field
A drilling crew is rushing a standard oil rig nine miles northwest of Dillon to readiness. The well in Crowley field will be spudded in before April 6 and equipment turned over to drillers within a few days. L F Sountag leads the contracting crew on the project.
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Crowley Field
Crowley
Dillon
L. F. Sountag
Big Ranch Sold In Notable Dillon Deal
Ranch operator T. J. Mulaney sold the Murray ranch five miles north of Dillon to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Christensen. The county landmark, once owned by the late Sen. T. J. Murray, brings $15,000 cash. The new owners plan a private clubhouse and Southern fried chicken dinners for Dillon guests this spring. Tom Taylor and party from Butte are visiting Mrs. Taylor's mother on the west side this week.
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Otto Christensen
Murray Place
Dillon
T. J. Mulaney
Murray Ranch
John Smith
T. J. Murray
Christensen
Mrs
Tom Taylor
Butte
Mr. Taylor
West Side
Dillon Bowlers Compete in State Pin Tourney Strong Showing
Dillon bowlers entered the state pin tournament in Butte with Sanostoga fourth in the opening round as 50 teams competed. Ott Vandegrift posted the evening high with 576, while the Santost team totaled 2607 and Deer Lodge Boosters led at 2669. Beaverhead Cleaners and Orange Crush also posted solid scores as Dillon traveled by motor.
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Montana
Butte
Ott Vandegrift
Deer Lodge Boosters
Orange Crush
Commencement Held At Montana State Normal College
The second division class of 1927 at Montana State Normal college held its commencement with twenty nine graduates. C W Grantley delivered the address while diplomas were conferred by Chancellor Melvin A Brannon. The program featured several musical numbers and names twenty nine graduates including Eunice M Berkland and Viola M Callaghan among others.
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Montana State Normal College
C. W. Grantley
Terry Schools
S. E. Davis
The
Normal College
Melvin A. Brannon
Howard B. Ricketts
Methodist Church
Mozart
Lohr
Migelia
Levitgke
Ralph McFadden
My Mothesth
Beaverhead County Reports Small Old Age Pension Payout
Beaverhead County paid out 2650 dollars in old age pensions in 1926 to nine pensioners. One death reduced the list to eight. No new applications were accepted and none of the existing recipients were dropped from the list. The total marked a record low for the county in years.
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Beaverhead County
Albert
Baker
Orton Bros piano dealer brings line to Dillon
Lee Jenson arrives in Dillon to present Orton Bros pianos at the Yeamian block corner of Center and Idaho. Demonstrations run day and night with special prices for the week.
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Lee Jenson
Orton Bros
Butte
Dillon
Yeamian
Center
Idaho Streets
Montana Auto Aides Chevrolet Sales via Waco Plane Tour
Papetti of Elks garage and Chevrolet Dodge dealer hosted T. J Casey and Anson Baxter from Montana Auto Supply after they flew in a new Waco plane piloted by A. W. Stevenson. The visitors aimed to review Salmon country markets and assess Chevrolet demand as sales rise this year.
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Casey
Baxter
Chevrolet
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Mehelich
Washington
H. G. Pomeroy
Eureka
Lincoln County
W. M. Ruffcorn
Glasgow
Valley County
J. J. Wuerthner
Great Falls
Cascade County
E. H. Goodman
Townsend
Broadwater County
M. M. Duncan
Virginia City
Madison County
L. P. Donovan
Shelby, Toole County
State Board of Equalization
State Highway Fund
Warden
Big Ranch
Dillon-Whitehall
Montana Railway and Public Service Commission
Sion
Whitehall
William Lane
Ennis
Lee Dennis
Twin Bridges
Transportation New Division
Fred Brastrup
Livingston
M. F. Dunn
Dartateerene
Beaverhead Cleaners
W. Hartwig
B. Beckler
B.gunderson
D. Paddock
Montana Auto
Waco Aeroplane
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