Court Convenes for Long May Term in Dillon District Court
Judge L L Callaway opened the regular May term of the district court in Dillon amid a crowded docket. Sixteen criminal cases and a large civil docket are set, with a trial jury to attend after tomorrow. Notable actions include the dismissal of Chas Bock on habeas corpus, Dick Anderson pleading guilty to forgery, and Ray Williams facing trial for burglary May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Callaway
District Court
Ed C. Smith
Lima
Chas. Bock
Big Hole Basin
Dick Anderson
Ray Williams
Ruggles
Hillony Thompson
Nellie Wilson Kennison
Mary Wilson
W. A. Armitage
Va Highland Water Company
W. S. Tash
J. C. Harrigon
B. G. Swofford
W. S. Barbour
John Butala
Joseph Butala
Maggie Butala
Virgil Jenning
A. C. Reid
Woods Live Stock Company
Bonniview
Emerson Hill
Henry Gleed
Roscoe
Justice Court
John Smith
Julian Brannagan
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad Company
H. B. Selway
Va C. L. Live Stock Company
Bad Man Caught in Wyoming Ampothe n Swindler Arrest
Leslie Rufner alias Frank Schmit was captured in Lima after a Basin victim lost 1350 dollars to forged checks. The alleged cattleman deceived a Basin businessman with 750 500 and 100 dollar checks then fled. Authorities traced him to Lima where Sheriff Goeman arrested him before requisition sent him to Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Rufner
Frank Schmit
Lima
Big Horn County
Wyoming
Basin
Riffell
Rufner
Schmidt
Atna
Goeman
Butte
Sale and Entertainment by Mapee Society on May 8
The Mapee society hosts a sale of miscellaneous articles on Saturday May 8 at the home of Mrs A G Williams 430 Washington St with refreshments from 4 to 9. A program begins at 8 pm featuring piano solos recitations instrumental duets readings and vocal performances by listed local performers. Proceeds support society activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapee Society
Mra. A. G. Williams
Washington St
Mica Hazel McDonald
Julia Anderson
Missea Juanita Thomas
Lizzie Sutherland
Edith Melton
Work Progressing on New Railroad from Montana to Idaho
Pittsburg financier W A McCutcheon visits Armetead Montana to oversee grading by McArthur Brothers and inspect right of way. Montana work is advancing with 15 000 cubic yards moved, steam shovel and traction in use. Idaho and Montana divisions managed by Ferris and McClung, tunnel and grade work accelerate, with 20 000 tons of rail contracted from United States Steel and Baldwin locomotives on order for delivery to Armetead. Copper wire and telegraph systems planned for full communications along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. McCutcheon
Pittsburgh
Gurmore & Pittsburgh Railroad Company
Armetead
Montana
Gilmore
Salimon
Idaho
The
Herald
McArthur Brothers
Chicago
T. H. Bacon
Armentead
Geo. K. Ferris
Chag. A. McClung
Salmon
Cruikshank'’s
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
McCutcheon Ia
Oratorical Contest Highlights Dillon Debut
Montana hosts the state’s lone annual intercollegiate oratorical contest in Dillon next Friday evening. Contestants include Arthur W. O Rourke of the University of Montana Vincent F Dusenberry of the Agricultural College Lewie O Monroe of Helena and Joseph Carrol of the Normal College. Judges include Hon. John H Tolan Anaconda Prof B K M Tolan Boulder Carl Christian Meg J and KB A Ford Kay Butte. Dillon orchestra and Remley provide entertainment. Public invited tickets fifty cents with normal pupils charged. The event is billed as the best of its kind in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Dillon
Arthur W. O’ Rourke
University of Montana
Helena
Helena High School
Vincent F. Dusenberry
The
Agricultural College
Iowa
Montana Wesleyans
Lewie O. Monroe
South Dakota
Joseph Carrol
Normal College
Washington
Towa
John H. Tolan
Anaconda
B. KM
Tolan
Boulder
Carl Christian
Meg.j
A. Ford
Kay
Butte
Dillon Orchestra
Misa Remley
Star Attraction at the Theatres
Mr Jamea Sullivan, longtime theatrical figure, sings nightly at the Star and the Scenic theaters. His past hit at the Orpheum in Butte drew a huge Passion Play audience. Charles Lloyd, of Jackson, learned of his brother’s death in San Francisco Elevator accident at 26. Bill Callaway returns from Seattle denying tales of being lost. Fred Carter and the horse chase at the docks sparked a reporter’s yarn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamea Sullivan
Star and the
Scenic Theatree
Mr. Sullivan
Sullivan
Orpheum
Butte
Holy City
Wear
Charles Lloyd
Jackson
San Francisco
Mr. Lloyd
Wil Jon
Bill’’ Callaway
Seattle
Fred Carter
Dock Yarde
Benefit Concert at Opera House for Montana Children's Home Society
A May 14 benefit at the opera house presents vocal and instrumental numbers by local talent directed by Misa Grace Graeter with two pieces promised by W W Wilson and the Dillon orchestra. Proceeds aid the Montana Children’s Home Society, a national organization’s Montana branch, supporting placing dependent children in homes. Committees from Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian and Episcopal churches organize the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera
Misa Grace Graeter
State Normal College
W. W. Wilson
Dillon
Baptist
Methodist
Presbyterian
Episcopal
Montana Children’s Home Society
Montana Children's Home Society
National Organization
C. Henderson
Chicago University
Etnte
Oficiala
H. K. Knowles
Missourg
Moss
Billings
J. A. Barnee
Baptist Church
Montana
The
Examiner
Beaverhead County High School Faculty Salary Increases
The Beaverhead County High School announces reappointment of a strong faculty with salary raises for most teachers. Principal L R Foote keeps uncertain pay until next month when board sets the new year salary. agriculture, commercial and language departments see increases. assistant principal Kate Paxton and English teacher Laura Matson also receive raises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County High School
Montana
L. R. Foote
Don E. Fish
Agricultural Department
F. D. Willis
Commercial Department
Misa Kate Paxton
Aseiutant
Laura Matson
Belle Osburn
Foote
Dillon Man in Critical Condition After Bucking-Horse Accident
David Sparka of Dillon was thrown 20 feet from a bucking horse in Washington near Fort Myer while en route to Rock Creek park. He is in emergency hospital with concussion and major injuries. unresponsive for hours. He owns a Dillon ranch breeding Army horses and had just arrived with carloads of horses for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David Sparka
Dillon
Fort Myer
Rock Creek Park
Standard
Sparks
Quartermasser
Washingon
Sparka
Dillon man linked to band of horses sale and dances
David Sparks, a well known Dillon figure, arrived in Dillon last full and followed home breaking for a livelihood. He gave several dances at Bur field hall last winter. A week ago a shipment of cavalry horses bought by government officers in and around Dillon left. His wife resides in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Sparks
Dillon
Burfield Hall
Mrs Bayerd Granted a Divorce in Judge Donlan Court
Mrs. Bayerd testified in Judge Donlan's court yesterday for divorce from Walter S. Bayerd on grounds of extreme cruelty. The defendant defaulted, and a publication service was used as he disappeared after a prior damages suit against Frank M. Grady was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vn A. Bayerd
Donlan
Walter S. Bayerd
Bayerd
Grady
Bummmons
Miner
Popular Vote Planned for Inter-Collegiate Contest
The article proposes a Friday vote for attendees to choose first and second honors at the inter-collegiate contest. Voters may keep their entrance tickets and record their choices. The plan requires business meeting approval to see if public opinion matches judges' opinions on who should win.
Lima visitor T S King during Dillon visit
T S King of Lima visited Dillon this week, staying briefly and meeting local residents. The report notes a cordial exchange and customary greetings during the cross town stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. King
Lima
Dillon Taat
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Clark McNinch
H. C. Patterson
Eliza M. Selway
Hawley J. Selway
George Staudaher
W. J. Staudaher
Marié A. Fournier
Executrix
James R. Pinkerton
Charles Bock
Habeas Corpua Xavier
Renda
Charles Cloutier
Monroe Mann
R. J. Brown
Otto Cranwell
Selway Live Stock Company
Anna Vogelings
Charles Vogelius
John R. Porter
H. 3B
Selway
George T
Banks
Andrew L. Banks
Martin Butch
K. H. Brandage
William Bernstein
Darius Chaput
Byron Cunnard
Chas
K. Crawford
George Clemon
John F. Clay
Samuel Davies
William Davis
William T. Dudgeon
John Dowling
Wellington Dawes
Abraham L. Dean
Marton A. Elliott
Oscar Findling
William H. Finsley
John V. Grant
John J. Gelhaas
George Gleed
Sale and Entertainment
McCutcheon
Opera House
High School
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