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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1923

Page

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Rangers Meet at Elkhorn Springs in Beaverhead Forest

A Beaverhead national forest gathering drew about sixteen rangers and local dignitaries. Herbert A. Smith, assistant in Washington, praised the service spirit, noting his first Beaverhead visit as Mrs. Smith joined annual inspections. Attendees included Theo Shoemaker W. W. White John B. Somers and George B. Martin with Tom Edmunds also present.

Elkhorn Springs Beaverhead National Forest Herbert A. Smith Department of Public Relations Washington, D. C

Miss Kate Jones Heads to Missoula for Week

Miss Kate Jones from the Normal college office force departed Monday afternoon for Missoula to acquaint herself with new work she will take up at the university in the fall.

Missoula Kate Jones the Normal College Miss Jones

Mayor asserts Dillon water is pure despite reports

During the afternoon Federation of Women’s Clubs session Mrs Hazel Bell Bonness of Montana’s state health department claimed Dillon water is impure and bacterially contaminated. Mayor Cornell countered that local analyses show the city water as pure as in cities without chlorination and no physician-verified sickness tied to the water.

Federation of Women’s Clubs Hazel Bell Bonness State Health Department Helena Dillon Cornell

District Court Night Verdicts Earn Various Judgments

The district court session closed last Saturday with several outcomes. Wm Farmer won against W A Logan et al for 1728.78 dollars, J A West won against Short Line for 1000 dollars, D A Sullivan settled out, Oscar Garner acquitted on liquor charges, George Whitworth vs Ditty settled, and the judgment in Ditty versus Whitworth stood at 26 dollars.

District Court Wm. Farmer W. A. Logan J. A. West D.A. Sullivan Oscar Garner George Whitworth George Ditty Ditty Whitworth

Beavers Beat Bunnies in Sunday Ball Game

Beavers, city twilight league champions, beat the Bunnies 11 to 7 in the season opener. Gibson pitched for Beavers with War ner Metlen catching, while Bunnies lineup included Stahl Brundage McCullough Ross Gosman and O Keefe. A game vs the Gophers follows next Sunday with twilight games set twice weekly.

Beavers Gophers Bunnies Gibson Warner Metlen Bostwick Whalen Deputy Barrett Jennings Allen Smith Curry Hartwig Vandergriff Stahl Brundage McCullough Ross Gosman McCarthy Barr O'Keefe Wheat Hair The

Beaverhead High School Graduates Largest Class in History

The Beaverhead county high school closed with 43 graduates the class of 1923, the largest ever, many entering higher education in the fall. Speakers included Rev May and George Craven of the Butte School of Mines, with a diplomas presented by J. H. Gilbert.

Beaverhead County Normal College Mildred Bourquin Bernice Hirschman Frances Dunn Allen Dansie Jack ‘Lbimért Edwin’ Whitworth Frank Sweeney Tom Olmsted Emerson Slack Warren Murray Ebba Anderson Anne Miller Gordon Berry June Blair Rachel Smith Daisy Moran Morse Waldorf Elinor Maynard Fred Carr Albert Baker Edna Stewart Anastacia Boger Harold Blinn Fred Patterson Clyde Webster Essie Hungate Clarencé Decker Fred Dullenty Ernest Nelson John Reece Ruth Benedik Zelma Carruthers Jake Neidt Theo Ingram Mary Heavey Flora Holden Eleanor Olsen William Lloyd Phillip Orr Muriel Paddock Elmer Selway Muriel Roe William Nelson May George Craven Butte School of Mines Gladys Scott le Roy Beam J. H. Gilbert Dilimont Park Jack Leimert

Funeral of Mrs Mason Held Monday Afternoon

The funeral for Mrs. E. AL. Mason aged 85 was held Monday afternoon at Brundage undertakers. Interment followed in Mountain View cemetery after brief services led by Rev. Bridwell of Denver. Mrs. Mason lived in the county for years on a Grasshopper ranch and died in California where she had resided recently.

E.al. Mason Brundage Undertaking Mountain View Rev. Bridwell Denver

Miss Clela Bean Visits R J Dansie Home guest

Miss Clela Bean from Los Angeles stays as a guest at the R J Dansie home, joining social hospitality and local introductions.

Clela.Bean Los Angeles R. J. Dansie

Hospital donation drive for Barrett opening nears

Barrett hospital nearing completion invites contributors to be listed on a framed acknowledgment in the lobby. The committee asks any late donors to contact secretary A. L. Stone to ensure inclusion before the opening.

Barrett Hospital A. L. Stone

Memorial Day Observed in Dillon by Veterans

Memorial Day will be observed in Dillon with ceremonies planned for next Wednesday morning. The American Legion leads the program with cooperation from patriotic and fraternal groups. An outdoor service is planned if weather permits, otherwise inside the training school auditorium. The observance includes singing addresses readings and a graveside decoration at Mountain View cemetery. A parade is being considered if weather is favorable.

Dilimont Park Dillon America American Legion Training School Mountain View Cemetery Page Four

Advertising correction on Chevrolet page ad

A copy error in last week’s Examiner ad for Chevrolet radiator claims listed a radiator that prevents freezing. The correct wording states the radiator absolutely prevents the motor from heating.

Chevrolet Examiner Harrison

Second Payments Propose Big Vote Boost for Campaigns

A campaign circulator promotes a “second payment” of 2.50 counting for 5000 votes and a five year upgrade for 22,000 votes. Five such extensions would add 310,000 votes and form four clubs, urging candidates to rush orders before a deadline.

Standing of the Candidates Myra Robbins Koontz Dixie Ripley

A brief political note reviews the standing of candidates Myra Robbins Koontz and Dixie Ripley in Dillon. The article outlines their campaign positions and local reception among voters.

Dillon Boys Win Free Fort Douglas Vacations

Four Dillon youths receive free July 26 to August 24 at Fort Douglas Utah as citizens training camps open nationwide. Senator Frank Hazelbaker acts as recruiting officer with quotas to be filled by first applicants. Eligible boys aged 17 to 24 travel and all expenses are paid by the government.

Dillon Fort Douglas Utah Frank Hazelbaker We.mede Hazelbaker

Legion Auxiliary Poppy Sale Supports World War Fund

On May 26 the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion will sell poppies to raise money for the World War rehabilitation fund. Proceeds aid wounded and sick veterans in hospitals, and a purchase brings a happy moment to those unrecovered.

Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion World War Rehabilitation Fund

Concert at Normal by Miles Helen Finch Orchestra

The Normal orchestra directed by Miles Helen Finch will perform Friday evening June 1 at 8 15 in the college auditorium with Mr De Loss Smith as bari tone soloist. Mr Smith is vocal teacher and head of the school of music at the State University at Missoula and has appeared as soloist with the State University Glee Club which has toured the state for years. Dillon gains a popular artist in this engagement.

Miles Helen Finch de Loss Smith College Auditorium Smith The State University At

Leading Candidates Brace for Final Buick Prize Finish

The Examiner’s contest nears closing time at 12 o’clock Saturday night May 26 as top contenders surge toward victory for the Buick car prize. Counties and hundreds rally, pledges rise, and personal pride drives efforts in a close race as subscriptions near the cutoff.

Many Women Gather Here for Federation Meeting Saturday

Women from Dillon and across the county attended the second annual meeting of the county federation of women's clubs in Dillon. Officers were elected with Mrs J E Shaw as president and Mrs F C McFadden as vice president, while Mrs W C Jones became secretary and treasurer.

Dillon County Federation of Women’s Clubs J. E. Shaw F. C. McFadden W. C. Jones Women's Clubs County Shaw Margaret Miller Will Tovey Ted Woodward Wisdom Pierron Edgar Rife Roy Herndon Armstead Chas Brenner Chester Barrett Eva Stocher Anna Stocher Grant Henry Olsen Jake Neidt Gordon Conger Clifford Hwing Cal Morrison Nels. Nelson Chas. Meine Clayton Schuler

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Grand Street Parade Rangers Elkhorn “Springs Myra Robbins Koontz Dixie Ripley Maureen Desmond Dillon and Bedrock Julia Kramer Wisdom and Jackson Mike
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