Dillon posse captured Nelton after Melrose shooting
J A Nelton, once sentenced to 100 years for the murder of Charles Streb at Melrose in 1911, was captured in Dillon after a California charge appeared. The deputy sheriff was killed during a July 23 1911 incident. Nelton was pardoned after about ten years served.
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Dillon
Nelton
Charles Streb
Melrose
J. A. Nelton
Los Angeles
Joseph M. Dixon
California
Butte
Lesher
Streb
Nelson
Erwin
Dolan
Moroni Olsen Players to Appear in Dillon
Moroni Olsen repertory company returns to Dillon next Thursday April 1 presenting Friend Hannah a romantic drama by Paul Kester. Matinee for Normal College students and evening show for townspeople with tickets on sale Monday at Thomas Bookstore.
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Dillon
Moroni Olsen Players
Hannah
Paul Kester
Olsen Company
Thomas
Maron Olsen
London
New Jersey
John Woolmann
Dillon Firm to Open City Bakery in Salmon City Idaho
The Dillon firm plans a modern City Bakery in the Mathewson building the former Norton Jewelry store. Schmit troth brothers will run it with W. Schmittroth as manager. The bakery will use Lemhi county flour from locally grown wheat and follows the Dillon operation in size and scope.
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Mathewson
Norton Jewelry
Schmittroth
Brothers of Dillon
W. Schmittroth
City Bakery Company
Jin Dillon
Lemhi County
Lemhi
Salmon Herald
MacNab Ranch Sold to M W Gray in Dell Idaho readsied
The F A MacNab ranch on Big Flat Idaho sold for 26000 to M W Gray of Dell Mont Gray plans intensified farming and continues potato and produce operations from the famed ranch Gray will bring his Shorthorn herd from Montana and the MacNab family expects to relocate with Harry Knight arranging future residence details
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F. A. MacNab Ranch
M. W. Gray
Dell
F. A. MacNab
Big Flat
Dell, Mont
Idaho
Gray
Montana
New York
Chicago
Harry F. Knight
Millionaire Sportsman
St. Louis
Colorado
Salmon Erald
Ed Gleed Nominated at Lima Caucus for Mayor
At the Lima town hall caucus on Monday evening the ticket was set with Ed Gleed for mayor and alderman in the first ward, joined by Anna L. Pierce and Ralph A. Harding for the second ward, with Gordon Bradford and J. L. Lewis also named.
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Ed Gleed
Anna L. Pierce
Ralph A. Harding
Gordon Bradford
J. L. Lewis
Lima Ledger
Eliel's Hoop Team Celebrates City Championship
Eliel's Hoops quintet from the Hliel Brothers store held a banquet at the Sugar Bowl cafe to mark a successful season. They won the City championship with six wins and one loss and posted strong records in outsider games against rival city quintets.
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Hliel Brothers
Sugar Bowl Cafe
Quint
Eliel
Narrow Escape After Ford Coupe Collides at Crossing
Mrs. W. K. Hall and her young daughter Betty escaped injury when their Ford coupe struck a cowcatcher at the Reeder street crossing as a Short Line locomotive moved slowly. The engine stopped quickly and damage to the car was minimal.
Pepita Opéra Delights College Audiences
Two act operetta Pepita presented by Normal College to large Friday and Saturday audiences. Miss Margaret Pimperton in the title role led a strong cast with a capable chorus. The operetta was carefully prepared and directed by Miss Vivian Robe and Miss Mary K. Sands with college instructors assisting.
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Pepita
Margaret Pimperton
Best
Vivian
Robe
Mary K. Sands
Monida Divide Open for Motor Cars
The Monida Pass is now open for motor travel after Commissioner J E Shaw and party negotiated the pass Sunday. Since then several automobiles have crossed, eight or nine from Dillon, mostly Montana residents returning from California. Shaw, his son Warren, Melvin Smith, and Edwin Anderson joined the trek. Warren and Edwin will remain as Warren completes university studies.
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J.K. Shaw
Warren Shaw
Melvin Smith
Edwin Anderson
Salt Lake
Monida
J.E. Shaw
Dillon
Montana
California
Mr. Shaw
Salt Lake City
Warren
University of Utah
University
Record beef consumption hits peak in 1925 United States
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates total beef consumed in 1925 reached a record high. Per capita beef use was 63.1 pounds, while total meat per person neared 154.3 pounds. Production remained strong, with cattle marketings rising and pork supplies shrinking amid high hog values.
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Chicago
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Bureau of Animal Industry
South America
Australia
Legion Show Nears Three Weeks Away in Dillon
Beaverhead post presents its annual American Legion show with three weeks left before performances on April 14 and 15. Acts are rehearsed nightly under expert supervision and are expected to deliver the best entertainment yet from Dillon's primary amusements.
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American Legion
Dillon
Beaverhead Post
Wranglers to Meet Tomorrow Evening
The Dillon Wranglers club will hold its regular meeting tomorrow evening in Pearl I. Smith's offices. Attorney John Collins will read a paper on Tainted Money in Public Benefactions, followed by a discussion. A future meeting will feature a debate on prohibition.
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Dillon Wranglers Club
Pearl I. Smith
John Collins
Dillon minister summoned to Bozeman court
The Rev. Ernest B. Loft of the Presbyterian church was summoned to Bozeman to appear as defendant in a district court suit for $15,000. The action stems from a liquor raid alleged to have occurred two years ago in Three Forks while Loft served as pastor.
Public Service Commission Hearing On Union Electric Rates
The Public Service commission held a hearing yesterday morning at the county courthouse regarding Union Electric Company rates. Commission members Sam Ross Leonard C Young and B and G Toomey heard evidence. Fred Buck state engineer testified on property valuation while H W Turner of Butte, the company president, appeared for Union Electric.
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Public Service Commission
Union Electric Company
Sam Ross
Leonard C. Young
B&b
Dillon Girl Presents Difficult Music Recital
Miss Marjorie Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs F H Williams of Dillon presented a piano recital in Warren Ohio while studying there The Warren Times praised the program noting it was unusual for a junior student and deserved an enthusiastic hearing She was assisted by Prof Ross Hickerwell and Bernard Moore on clarinet
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Marjorie. Williams
F. H. Williams
Warren
Ohio
Warren Times
Marjorie Williams
Danahall
Miss Williams
Ross Hickerwell
Bernard Moore
Beaverhead Milling men visit Lima to promote flour
Charles Meine of Beaverhead Milling and Clarence Wall of Dillon spent several days in Lima this week in the interest of the company. The Lima Ledger credits Wall for a sack of Selected soft wheat flour and praises Beaverhead Milling flour as the best on the market.
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Charles Meine
Beaverhead Milling Company
Clarence Wall
Dillon
Lima
Ledger
Lima Ledger
Two Are Arraigned on Sale of Intoxicating Liquor
Mr and Mrs E T Webster were arrested Friday by County Sheriff Dan Mooney Undersheriff Frank Kellum and Chief Charles Nelson and arraigned in justice court on a charge of sale of intoxicating liquor. They pleaded not guilty and bonded $500 each. A 50 gallon still mash and alleged moonshine were found in the Webster basement.
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E. T. Webster
Dan Mooney
Frank Kellum
Charles Nelson
Justice Court
L. P. Phillips
Webster
Sportsmen to Inspect Sites for Beaverhead Pond
Beaverhead Sportsmen's association plans a Sunday trip to Armstead to inspect Beaverhead river sites for a proposed rearing pond. Hiram Brundage and Henry Deutsch named to lead two inspection teams and to set dates for drives on predatory birds. The group voted to close blue grouse seasons for three years in Beaverhead County and pledged 15 cents a dozen for magpies BEB.
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Beaverhead
Harry Hansen Buys City Property Near Normal
Harry Hansen buys the city property of H. L. McCaleb near the Normal college. The four acre tract includes a first class water right. He plans a modern city home on part of the land and a model poultry establishment on the rest, drawing on years of poultry experience.
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Harry Hansen
McCaleb
Normal
H. L. McCaleb
Normal College
Hansen
Eighth Grade Girls Convention Planned in Dillon
Beaverhead County High School and the Beaverhead Federation of Women’s Clubs plan a convention for eighth grade girls in Dillon on April 29. The event aims to spark interest in higher education and showcase Beaverhead County High School opportunities. Mrs. Ted Woodward supports the plan.
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Beaverhead County
Montana Auto Sells Many Cars During Balmy Weather
Buick sales for the week ending March 20 list Charles Hill of Sheridan Mont with a Standard sedan and Walter Pitcher of Twin Bridges with a Master sedan. The period also records multiple new Chevrolet and Ford and Buick models sold through Dillon and Twin Bridges connections, highlighting a brisk market in Montana.
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Montana Auto
Chevrolet
Fred Featherly
Dillon
Ellis Garage
Salmon
Idaho
W. H. Wilson
Wilson
W. M. Keeton
M. D. Gist
Claire Schuler
H. T. Kraabel
Lima
M. C. Thomas
J. F. Wiksdal
Christ Haag
Florence E. Stone
Buick
Charles Hill
Sheridan
Mont
Walter Pitcher
Presidents and deans form Montana meeting trip
President 8. E. Davis and Dean Angeline Smith of the Montana State Normal College depart for Helena to join presidents and deans of women at the University of Montana. Dr. Davis will attend a university executive council meeting the next day.
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Helena
8. E. Davis
Angeline Smith
Montana State Normal College
University of Montana
Dr. Davis
University
Montana State Normal College Winter Quarter Graduates
Twenty one students received diplomas at the Montana State Normal College winter quarter commencement in the college auditorium. Dr. H. H. Swain delivered the address. diplomas were conferred by Frank Eliel with invocation by Rev. Carl Knudsen. The program featured a piano ensemble and Girls Glee Club performances. The spring quarter begins March 29 and runs 12 weeks, ending June 18, with no expected attendance changes.
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Montana State Normal College
H. H. Swain
the Normal College
Brannon
S. E. Davis
Frank Eliel
Dillon
Board of Education
Carl Knudsen
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ralph McFadden
Girls’ Glee Club
Misses Schuettler
Ballard
Devereaux
Evatt
Messrs
Mildred Jane Allen
Theodore L. Bair
Nancy Pauline Baker
Catherine Ellen Barbour
Violette Wilson Bennett
Lulu Bessie Criswell
Mabel EK. Dunbar
Alma Edna Dyegert
Catherine M. Graves
Irene V. Gregier
William James McMaster
Winnifred
Passy
Melvin
Lewis
Nelson
Lillian
E.~scheidecker
Ruth Irene Schuettler
Bernice C. Somerville
Catherine Winifred Thomas
Ella Addie Triol
Mae Christine Watth
Eva M. Zachary
Rose Ella Zelenka
Beaverhead High Plans State Music Meet Recital
Nine Beaverhead County High School students prepare a fundraising recital next week to support the state music meet in Kalispell. Participants include Martha Opp, Margaret David, Ralph I Smith, Elmer Peterson, Anthony Connelly, Dan Henneberry, Joe Smith, Joe Sprinkle and Helen Katherine Ballard, with Lima High School reps Eileen Richardson and Mabel Stamper.
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Beaverhead County
Kalispell
Beaverhead High
Ma@rtha Opp
Margaret David
Ralph I. Smith
Elmer Peterson
Anthony Connelly
Dan Henneberry
Joe Smith
Joe Sprinkle
Helen Katherine Ballard
Dillon
Martha Opp
Eileen Richardson
Lima
Lima High School
Mabel Stamper
Normal college opens new swimming pool for students
The Montana State Normal college unveils a fine 20 by 60 foot heated plunge with a continuous fresh water filter. For this month it will serve gymnasium classes only and not be open to the public yet.
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Montana State Normal College
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Moroni Olsen
Popular Repertory Company
Salmon City
Lima Caucus
Monida Divide
Federal Department of Agriculture
Vear
Legion
Wranglers
Dillon Girl
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