Dillon Man Frank Nelson Dies After Prolonged Illness
Frank Nelson of Dillon died Saturday at St Marys hospital in Minneapolis after a long illness. His remains were brought to Dillon for funeral services at the Masonic temple with American Legion and Knights Templars in attendance. Born May 21, 1859 in Marietta Ohio, he later worked for Union Pacific and Utah & Northern, then Northern Pacific before moving to Dillon. He served as state stock inspector, court house custodian, and enlisted in World War I, earning the nickname Dad and serving in France before returning in 1919. He is survived by two children, Mrs David Sullivan and Lorene Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nelson
Dillon
Nelson
St. Mary’s Hospital
Minneapolis
Masonic Temple
Masonic Lodge
American Legion
Rev. Humphrey
H. A. MacMillan
W. W. Hawkins
Kansas
Union Pacific Railroad
Evanston
Wyoming
Ann McMahon
David Sullivan
Lorene Nelson
Utah & Northern Road
Territorial
Montana
A. L. Badcon
G. P. Hughes
Washington Street
Germany
France
Fort George Wright
England
New York City
Vil Cases Postponed In Court Calendar Shuffle
The court calendar was altered with all May civil cases moved to June while criminal trials proceed in May. Albert Yek will face trial May 17 for Sheriff Wyman’s murder and Albert Brooks for sedition on May 19 in a second trial. The State of Montana case against Frank Morris and J F Poindexter was dismissed. After Brooks, jurors are released until June 1 when civil business resumes. A lengthy jury panel list of summoned taxpayers follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Yek
Wyman
Albert Brooks
Brooks
State of
Montana
Frank Morris
J. F. Poindexter
Gilbert
Brundage
John H
Monida
Browning
Terry F
Dillon
Boger
Fred E
Brainard
Lawrence K
Lima
Bidstrup
Robert
Bay
Chris
Beardsley
Arby
Craver
Thomas
Armstead
Clay
John T
Clark
Harry
Coppin
John A
Dilon
Christensen
Fox
Carroll
Michael E
Jackson
Erickson
Eder
Ellis
Wisdom
English
L. W
Freeman
Sam
J. H
Gimble
Garland
C. V
Hutchins
Henry
Halbert
Seth
Wise River
Holman
Frederick
Howell
Brenner
Henderson
W. H
Hartzell
Frank
Hart
Benjamin
Millard M
Hudson
C. W
Heater
Dewey
Herman
W. N
Hanson
Hans C
Husted
O. T
Harrison
J. D
Bannack
Hughes
J. L
Clayton
Dell
Henneberry
Archie
Ingram
Dave
Jorgenson
Jorgen
Il Ox
Johnson
George
Julson
T. K
Benjamin F
Kamhich
John Melrose
Rafferly
L. J
Lakeview
Kellier
Leslie
Landon
Liggett
Ralph
Grant
Madison
A. N
Marchesseau
Edward P
Polaris
Morton
J. Robert
Main
A. E
Manz
Morrow
William F
Mansfield
James M
McKnight
J. T
McLaren
J. B
Neil
Norris
Charles E
Orr
Matthew
O.malley
Thos
Pilon
Homer
Payne
A. H
Patterson
George V
Pearson
Mart
Paddock
Henry R
Peterson
Lars
Gibbons
John S
Prine
Charles M
Peyer
Alexander
Romain
Rosenbaum
Nicholia
Rabichau
Fred
Roode
Siguard M
Roberts
Serafin
Roe
F. M
Rockford
Robinson
Morton J
Robertson
Robert L
Salmonson
Andrew
Soden
Cecil
Swetch
John M
Scott
Clyde C
Sherwood
George B
Spencer
Albert
L. D
Jackosn
Stefanich
Joseph
Soper
H. H. Dillon
Stahl
Louis
Stocker
L. C
Schuler
Claire
Selleck
Eugene P
Apex
Stinson
W. E
Tait
H. D
Melrose
Tash
George M
Tope
John B
Varne
Sherman W
Wall
E. T
Woody
James B
Weikel
BE. R
Younken
Spring Festival Planned at Normal College Campus
The annual spring festival presented by Normal College and Training School is scheduled for Thursday afternoon on the campus if weather permits. If rain forces a postponement it will be held on the first pleasant day thereafter on the school's grounds.
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Normal College and Training School
Normal College
Caskins Head to Malone for Two Month Visit
Mr and Mrs Frank Caskin and their two boys travel to Malone New York to spend two months visiting relatives and friends in a extended trip and gather local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Caskin
Malone
Oldest Beaverhead veteran Frank Nelson dies
Frank Nelson, a longtime American Legion member and the county’s oldest enlistment from Beaverhead, died after serving with honor. Admired for foregoing comfort to enter the trenches, he was widely respected in the community, with sorrow extended to his wife, daughters, and surviving relatives in Ohio and Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nelson
Beaverhead County
American Legion
Thomas Nelson
Effie Nelson
Ohio
Arthur Cray
Lewiston
Idaho
Hazelbaker Revises Big Ranch Sale Near $76 000
Dillon real estate man Frank Hazelbaker negotiated the T. D. Olmsted ranch purchase at Dell by James T. McKnight. The 2200 acre property includes fenced land with water rights, about 1500 acres cultivated, equipment and some stock, with an estimated price near 76 000 and immediate possession for cattle operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hazelbaker
Dillon
James T. McKnight
T. D. Olmsted
Dell
County High School Commencement Program
Rural School Day and Inter Class Meet May 14. Sermon by Rev T W Bennett May 16 8 pm in high school gym. Class Play May 17 in Normal College auditorium. Class Day May 19 8 pm high school gym. Alumni Banquet May 20 8 30 pm Andrus Hotel by invitation. Commencement May 21 8 30 pm high school gym address by Dr B E Davis. Class roster listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Bennett
Normal College
Andrus
8. BE
Davis
Rodgers Gil bert Firm Offers Student Prize Trip to Bozeman
The firm of Rodgers & Gilbert announces a yearly gift starting next year. The top student with the highest average over three semesters will receive a free trip to the state basketball tournament in Bozeman. The recipient must be enrolled and carrying four solid courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers & Gilbert
Bozeman
Schultz Challenge Medal Won by Matt Orr Sunday
One of the season’s most interesting shoots occurred last Sunday at Dillmont Park. Five events were held with Matt Orr winning the Schultz challenge medal in event No. 2, and Nick Birrer taking the challenge cup in event No. 3.
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Dillmont Park
Matt Orr
Nick Birrer
Vents
Nursing as a Profession lecture inspires high school girls
Mrs. Reid director of the Child Welfare Bureau at the State Board of Health spoke to girls on nursing as a profession. She outlined three months probation, three years training, and branches of industrial private or community work, noting the need for education, patience and tact for community value and high standing.
Senior Caps and Gowns Arrive for Graduation
The senior class is reminded of impending departure as caps and gowns arrive. Each senior takes home a conspicuous bundle while younger students watch with longing.
Frances Ingram concert charms Dillon in evening
Frances Ingram contralto of renown travels to Dillon for a single performance this Saturday at 8 30 pm with Madge King Johnston at the piano Tickets 50 cents to 1 00 available at the door The program features a mix of arias songs and Italian pieces reflecting a major Metropolitan Opera talent visiting a small city event notices and concert details from local press clips.
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Frances Ingram
Stors
Chicago Tribune
Dillon
Chicago Journal
America
Miss Ingram
Metropolitan Opera Company
Madge King Johnston
Commencement Week Activities Outline for Normal College
The week runs from Friday with Chinook play in the Normal auditorium to fund the yearbook. The senior class presents The Lady from Oklahoma directed by Mrs Ed Mund J Callaway. Proceeds aid Chinook publishing. Alumni banquet is May 22 followed by Senior Sunday May 23 and baccalaureate at 3 45 pm. Class Day May 24 ends with Pow Wow at 8 30 pm. Commencement May 26 at the college auditorium with diplomas for a large class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
Oklahoma
Edmund J. Callaway
Normil College
College
Two American Express Employees Tie the Knot in A Week
Karl Kupfer, local American Express agent, married Lerence Mc Andrews at the Butte courthouse last Saturday. Orville Poyer also wed in Butte, after moving recently from Long Beach, California. Both couples will reside in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Express Company
Karl Kupfer
Orville Poyer
Kupfer
Benedicts
Lerence McAndrews
Court House
Butte
Barbara Andrus
Dillon
Tom Newton
Harry Kupfer
American Express
George Bryan
The
Pheasant
Spokane
Gladys Webb
Salmon City
Long Beach
California
Freshmen entertain with Puritan theme in Miles Standish play
The Freshmen debuted as student entertainers last Friday with The Courtship of Miles Standish. Bernice Hirschman as Priscilla impressed as a demure Puritan while Jack Leimert and Tom Olmsted delivered strong John Alden and Captain Plymouth roles. The performance, guided by Miss Wharton, showed hard work and promising direction for a future senior show.
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Student Body Association
Miles Standish
Bernice Hirschman
Priscilla
Altho
John
Jack Leimert
John Alden
Tom Olmsted
Plymouth
Miss Wharton
Insulator Breaks Spark Electric Line South of Town
An insulator on the south town electric line was broken last Sunday evening. The Union Electric company located the trouble, cut the wire, and it dropped across the road where a car passed over it. Passengers narrowly escaped electrocution. The electric company offers a reward for repeat offenders targeting insulators.
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Union Electric Company
Idaho Pair Drives Cadillac Across Rocky Divide
Mrs Earl Trask and her companion motored from Jerome Idaho to Dillon Montana last Thursday in a Cadillac roadster. She may be the first to cross the divide from Idaho into Montana noting very bad roads from Dupats to Dillon caused by snow and rain.
Beaverhead County Sets Budget Actions and Appointments
Beaverhead County commissioners met May 3 1920 in regular session. They accepted John Banks resignation as county farm supervisor and appointed J O Melton to take charge. They transferred funds from surplus and federal aid to general and road funds and approved a mimeograph purchase for courthouse use.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
D. D. McKnight
D. M. Best
J. E B. Shaw
George R. Baker
John Banks
Silver Bow County
Butte
Melrose Bridge
W. E. Chapman
J. O. Melton
R. T. Wemple
Dillon
J. E. Shaw
O. M. Best
O. C. Gosman
Jos. C. Smith
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Montana
Western Accident Company
C. K. Wyman
Elizabeth Sutherland
Court House
E. C. Davis
QO. A. Cloward
Charles W. Scott
Glenn A. Decker
Arthur Weemple
H. C. Wyatt
Fred Camp
W. H. Abercombie
W. J. Durant
Wm. Logan
Clarence H. Barry
William Gray
Raymond Swartz
Posse
Julius A. Hoffner
Tex White
R. J. Jones
J. C. Carney
Park Scott
Duff
W. H. Keller
R. J. Porter
Louis Stahl, Jr
P. J. Knowles
Beaverhead Roads
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Minneapolis Hospital
Masons
Hazelbaker
County High School
Jessie Connell
Catherine Jones
Frederick Staudaher
Alice Stewart
Marie Boger
Grace Dullenty
Carter Edinger
Keith Lloyd
Dagmar Nelson
Hivera Peterson
Alfred Peterson
Margaret Ryburn
Geraldine Smith
Alden Telin
Lenore Thompson
Melton
Forrester
Frybure
Thornton
M. Or 1B
I’, Dart
N. Birrer
Magnus
Adresses Girls of High School
Twickenham
Marzails
the Nightingales of
Lincoln ‘Inn
Sation Oliver
ABC Nce Ccennedendearce
Casenye Seni Tas Kramer
Gilberte Synnove
Kjerulf Christ
Dansez
Lemaire
Gretchaminow
Kaum
la Forge
Chadwick
Silver Bow
Board
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