Beloved Dillon Matron Mrs. Poindexter Dies Abroad
Mrs. Daisy Margaret Conger Poindexter died in Honolulu after a long illness. Judge Joseph B. Poindexter, accompanied by Judge H. J. Conger and their children, returns with the remains to Dillon for funeral. She was 49, married twenty years, survived by husband, two children Everton and Helen, father Judge J. Conger, and brothers Ray and Dwight Conger.
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Joseph B. Poindexter
Honolulu
Ohio
J. Conger
Conger
John Wilkes Booth
Abraham Lincoln
Hayes
Virginia City
Poindexter
Everton Conger
Helen
Ray S. Conger
Lewistown
Dwight Conger
Portland
Dillon
Registration figures show 6770 guns in county
Beaverhead county completes gun and weapon registration with 6770 firearms and 200 swords on record. About 2500 cards indicate more than two guns per person.
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Beaverhead
Eva Haggerty Dies in Butte at Thirteen
The remains were brought from Butte to Dillon and funeral held there. Eva Haggerty died in Butte last Thursday from heart trouble. She was born in Dillon thirteen years ago and had been living in Butte with her sister. She is survived by her father and several brothers and sisters.
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Eva Haggerty
Dillon
Butte
Church Tea at Lima Nets Ladies Neat Sum
A church tea was hosted at the home of Mrs. Ben Pearson in Lima last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. A. Pardonnet served as hostesses and the event realized $23.31.
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Lima
Ben Pearson
Pearson
A. Pardonnet
Ground is broken for Dillon's new flour mill
Excavation began yesterday morning for a new flour mill to be built at Dillon. The site lies just south of the office in the elevator. John Tritt is conducting the excavation work.
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Dillon
John Tritt
Seven Dillon draftees to report for Camp Lewis
The next group of seven drafted men from Beaverhead county will depart Friday afternoon for Camp Lewis. The contingent includes Francis Thomas Sanders of Butte Nels Edward Nelson of Dillon Samuel W Ambrose of Dillon Charles Calvin Hoover of Grant Joseph Alberic Jaques of Dillon Charles Edward Dyer of Bedrock and Russell Strong of Dell.
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Camp Lewis
Beaverhead County
Francis Thomas Sanders
Butte
Nels Edward Nelson
Samuel W. Ambrose
Dillon
Charles Calvin Hoover
Grant
Joseph Alberic Jaques
Charles Edward Dyer
Bedrock
Russell Strong
Dell
Beaverhead Alberta Oil Discovery Near Dillon
The Beaverhead-Alberta Oil and Gas company reports sizable oil and gas finds on their Dillon area property. Operations at No. 1 resumed and several gallons of crude oil were produced. The oil is black and sticky with a strong odor, samples have been sent to the city, and a California drilling outfit is now installed aiming for 5,000 feet depth.
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Beaverhead-Alberta Oil and Gas Company
Dillon
No. 1
California
Parcel Post Weight Limit Is Raised Across Zones
An amendment increases parcel post weight limits to 70 pounds for the first three zones and 50 pounds for remaining zones, with 7 pounds limit for American expeditionary forces. A new per pound rate scale applies, aiding farm product marketing and direct producer consumer contact.
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Poindexter
District Superintendent Burton visits Beaverhead in Montana
A. L. Burton, district superintendent of the Montana Children's Home Society, spends the week in the county to oversee the organization's interests and welfare.
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A.L. Burton
Montana Children’s Home Society
Pn Low
Beaverhead County
Political Pot Boiling at Lima
Lima prepares for its first city election on April 1 as three tickets compete for mayor. Charles Truax leads the citizens ticket with James Burt and James Phillips in the first ward, W H Boult and John Wendell in the second, and Mrs Logan Underwood with Mrs Annie Kellum in the third. Geo W Palmer runs on the good government ticket and Dr L C Ford on petition.
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Lima
Charles Truax
Pioneer Railroad and
Citizen’s
Geo. W. Palmer
Good Government
L. C. Ford
Truax
Citizens
James Burt
James Phillips
W. H. Boult
John Wendell
Logan Underwood
Annie Kellum
Fire damages Olmsted-Stevenson store oil room
Early Sunday morning a fire in the oil room of the Olmsted-Stevenson store was discovered by Sherman Hughes of the Dillon fire department who alerted others and obtained the chemical. Prompt action saved the building and a large stock of goods from total loss. The blaze may have started from crossed wires and damage is estimated in the thousands.
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Olmsted-Stevenson
Sherman Hughes
Dillon Fire Department
Daylight Saving Law Passed by Congress
The daylight saving bill passed the House in Washington and awaits Senate approval before going to the president. It shifts clocks to last Sundays in March and October, replacing April and September dates in the Senate version, with adoption cited in several nations and potential major fuel savings for industries and wage earners. The plan, first used in England in 1916, is projected to save millions on gas and electric bills.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Senate
House
Magland
France
Germany
Italy
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Portugal
Australia
Iceland
United States
England
New York City
Dillon Lady Makes The Record Trout Catch
Mrs Warren Stone topped local sportsmen with a 16 pound rainbow trout caught near the power plant dam. The 32 inch fish weighs 16 pounds and 19 inch girth, now on display at the Montana Meat Market window.
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Dillon
Warren Stone
Montana
Reporting Violations of Game Laws During Fishing Season
It is spawning time and fish seek shallow water with reports of men and boys using snare hooks nets and even hands to catch large trout. Such violations should be reported to the deputy state game and fish warden and prosecuted to prevent excessive loss of fry.
Grammar Grade Girls Put On Splendid Show
The grammar grade pupils at Normal Training school presented the musical comedy Where Do We Go From Here last Friday. Beatrice Christman and Maureen Desmond trained the company and devised original dancing steps. Cast included Christman Desmonds Little Moran Fessenden DoI sen Free Hollingsworth Easton. Intermission showcased Junior Red Cross efforts, yielding net proceeds of 70 dollars.
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Beatrice Christman
Maureen Desmond
Maureen
Annabel Desmond
Nellie
Grace Little
Daisy Moran
Fern Fessenden
Eleanor DoIsen
Ella Free
Evelyn Weevik
Grace Hollingsworth
Dorothy Easton
Red Cross
George Lewis Pleads Guilty To Cabin Burglary
George Lewis pleaded guilty to burglarizing a cabin at Apex yesterday morning. He received a four year state prison sentence and was transported to Deer Lodge yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Wyman.
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George Lewis
Apex
Deer Lodge
Wyman
City caucus nominates four aldermen without contest
A Friday city hall caucus nominated aldermen for all four wards on the citizens ticket. Roscoe Cornell was named for ward one, Charles Phillips for ward two, Hugh L. McAleb for ward three, and Al Anderson for ward four. Phillips replaces Leonard Bile, who did not seek renomination.
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Citizens
Roscoe Cornell
Charles Phillips
Hugh L. McCaleb
al. Anderson
Phillips
Mr. Phillips
Leonard Bile
Dillon hosts two day combination auction of horses and cattle
The Dillon Horse Sales company opens a two day sale starting tomorrow at its new yards. Five hundred head of horses and 200 head of cattle are listed in prime condition with stallions and bulls offered. A straight cattle sale is planned for next month.
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Dillon
Dillon Horse Sales Company
Red Cross Dance at Apex Raises Funds for War Effort
Dillon residents traveled to Apex last Saturday evening for a Red Cross benefit dance. The event raised a large sum with a Graeter Grocery flour sack auction bringing $50. A service flag unveiled honored 12 Apex youths joining the colors, as Normal girls and the Little Orchestra of Dillon provided entertainment.
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Dillon
Apex
Apex Red Cross
Graeter
Officials to Stop Automobile Thefts
The sheriff's office believes it has identified the youths behind rise in car thefts. Police found ignition keys on several boys during searches and learned they possessed many more keys at home. Investigators say the group entered a city garage and took keys from every car, prompting moves to decide on appropriate action.
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Sheriff’s Office
Ella Kruger Dies at Fifteen After Illness
Miss Ella Kruger daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kruger of this city died last Friday from heart trouble after a period of illness. She was fifteen years old. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church with interment in Mountain View cemetery.
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Ella Kruger
John Kruger
Methodist Church
Mountain View
School Caucus Set for Thursday Evening in District No 10
A school caucus is scheduled for next Thursday evening at the Training school auditorium. Trustees for District No 10 will be appointed, following the resignations of Miss Jean Bishop and A. L. Badcon.
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Training School
Jean Bishop
A. L. Badcon
Beav erhead County Names Third Liberty Loan Chair
Frank Hazelbaker was appointed chairman of Beaverhead county's third Liberty loan committee. The loan seeks 3 000 000 with Beaverhead's share just over 300 000. Campaigning starts the first week of April.
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Frank Hazelbaker
Liberty Loan Committee
Beaverhead County
Tax reports due April 1 in Dillon
Field men are in Dillon checking residents who have not filed or filed incorrect income tax reports. April 1 is the deadline for all returns to be submitted.
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Dillon
Attorney Tyrand Visits Dillon on Monday
Attorney Tyrand paid a business visit to Dillon on Monday, meeting to discuss a pending matter and potential collaboration. The source notes a formal, professional visit without further details on outcomes or agreements.
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Tyrand
Dillon
Record price paid for ewes sets Montana high mark
J. E. Morse of Cook Sheep at Dell sold 500 full blood Hamp shire ewes to Dade Stephens of Bristow for 25 dollars per head, a county and state high. The three to four year old ewes, imported and range fed, were in excellent condition and began their trail to the Big Hole basin Saturday, where Stephens aims to raise heavy mutton lambs weighing up to 150 pounds.
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J. E. Morse
Cook Sheep Company
Dell
Hampshire
Dade Stephens
Bristow
Beaverhead County
Montana
Stephens
Big Hole Basin
New Instructor for Normal College Arrives
Mr and Mrs HE Wiseman and children arrive from Des Plaines Illinois. He will teach manual training and drawing at the Normal college succeeding Lieut John B Cluley who left to join the officers reserve corps and now serves as a lieutenant in the signal corps of the United States army.
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HE. R. Wiseman
Des Plaines
Wiseman
Normal College
John B. Cluley
Signal Corps
United States Army
Four Man Without a Country a Great Success
Pupils of the Normal Training School present a patriotic play titled A Man Without a Country. Dorothy Swartz and Anastasia Boger perform under mentors Miss Dorchester and Miss Russell. Proceeds benefit the Junior Red Cross.
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Dorothy Swartz
Anastasia Boger
Miss Dorchester
Miss Russell
Red Cross
Soldiers and citizens unite in national service
A wartime article urges all readers to perform any assigned duty with diligence whether at home or on the home front. It highlights making Red Cross supplies caring for soldiers families and following food administration rules as essential national service. Mr and Mrs Roy Vance of Melrose visited town by car for business matters.
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Red Cross
Food Administration
Roy Vance
Mel-rose
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