Memorial Drive Fund Drive Continues for Roosevelt Memorial
Beaverhead county funds for the Roosevelt memorial lag behind quota though citizens have contributed. As of last week the drive had closure misread. it remains active until all subscriptions are received and the quota is met. Subscriptions reported include many Dillon residents and others from Lima Jackson Grant Melrose and Dell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Roosevelt
Mrs. Millard
Holman
Dillon
H. C. Lapham
Jackson
M. B. Jardine
John Collins
T. F. Barrett
B. L. Forsyth
Lakeview
A.I. Foss
S. Roberts
Grant
Henry Siefken
C. W. Robison
J. E. Monroe
L. C. Ford
Lima
Geo. Baldwin
Dell
Carruthers
Frank Husted
W. F. Drummey
Walter Dansie
A.L. Badcon
Ray Tash
A. S. Garr
A. L. Stone
J. E. Keller
F. EB. Foote
Montana Teachers to Hear Big Educators
Montana educators will hear notable figures at the Montana State Teachers association meeting in Helena November 25 and 26. Dr. Warren H. Wilson of Columbia University and Dr. William T. Foster of Reed College will speak on educational reorganization topics. The program, chaired by Dr. Frank H. Garver, includes papers at Helena high school with discussions led by state and university leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Teachers Association
Helena
Warren H. Wilson
Teachers’ College of
Columbia University
N. Y
William T. Foster
Reed College
Portland
Oregon
Frank H. Garver
Dillon
Helena High School
Walter E. Ames
Department of Education
State University
Missoula
Cc. G. Manning
Beaverhead County High School
L. R. Foote
Alfred Atkinson
College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Bozeman
C. H. Clapp
State School of Mines
Butte
H. H. Swain
University of Montana
Salvation Army calls for donated clothing statewide
Salvation Army workers collect old clothes and unwanted articles for needy families statewide. Residents with items are asked to prepare them and await collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
PARENT TEACHERS MEETINGS POSTPONED COUNTY SCHOOLS
Heavy snowfall and bad roads in rural areas force a one week postponement of all district parent teacher meetings. If conditions improve, meetings will occur on the same weekday next week as previously announced.
Halloween Stunt Party Delights Normal College
Faculty and students staged a 30 minute Halloween stunt program featuring a mock wedding for President Davis, a chautauqua by Edna Voigt, a chorus and humor acts, plus a country school scene. Ghosts, pumpkins, and jazz band entertained as residents later danced and enjoyed pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Bruel
Butte
Dorothy Adams
Hallowe’en
Davis
Miss Roberts
Edna Voigt
Mavis
Leafy Boone
Dr. Rungab
Perry Armstrong
Dorothy Poindexter
Perry ‘Armstrong
Maude Purlington Toothe
Rose Winchell
Agnes Scallen
Mildred Harrington
Gladys Jaap
Cecil Allen
Ethel Greenwood
Prof
Clark
Winifred Shields
Lillian Dean
Twin Bridges
Miss Phillips
Spokane
Miss Hazard
Gertrude Walsh
Great Falls
Miss Henry
Miss Shepherd
November Term Opens With Naturalization Hearings
The district court's November term began with Judge Clark presiding over naturalization hearings. Four applicants were processed for citizenship: Henry Mantz of Grant born in Russia, Jas Robt Dempsey of Wisdom native of Canada, William White now in Dillon, Edward Jordan native of Ireland now in Dell. The jury is to report November 11 morning. The criminal docket is light. civil actions await early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Clark
Uncle Sam
Henry Mantz
Grant
Russia
Jas. Robt. Dempsey
Wisdom
Canada
William White
England
Dillon
Edward Jordan
Emerald Isle
Dell
Golden spike to be driven on Southern Montana line excursion
The Southern Montana railroad completes link to Wise River and Wikhorn mines and will drive the golden spike next Saturday. A 9 o'clock morning train from Divide will carry visitors to the mine for the celebration with a barbecue featuring a fat steer and an elk, followed by a grand ball in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Montana Railroad
Divide
Wise River
Wikhorn
Dillon
Will Petition City Council for Legion Club Rooms at City Hall
An enthusiastic American Legion meeting plans to ask the city council for quarters in City Hall. The skating rink committee reports likely free light and water with three locations offered. Poindexter cannot attend the national convention. alternate Hawkins will go. Com committees named for arrangements music pyrotechnics door floor advertising and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Resolution Committee
F. M. Poindexter
Minneapolis
George R. Baker
W. W. Wawkins
Harry Browning
Charles McGrath
William Bucher
Dale Tash
Alvin Jones
William D. Ross
Harold Snow
Lonnie Linson
A. A. Gibson
Charles Hoerning
Chester Casey
Allen
J. T. Ross
Andrew McCartney
Pete Langdorf
Frank Nelson
Alexander Tait
Raymond Swartz
George M. Melton
Emil Conger
Cecil Featherly
Charles Enlow
Howard Morse
Ralph Tattersall
Geo. R. Baker
Morton Elliott
Henry Wyatt
Walter Brown
George Gosman
Eugene Bond
H. A. MacMillan
Joe Fuller
Jas. Whalen
Lee McCracken
T. E. Gilbert
Fred Chapman
Frank Jones
Jackson Infant Buried Yesterday
Four month old Mallon, son of Mr and Mrs James Jackson, died Monday at home on South Rife street after several days of pneumonia. Funeral held yesterday afternoon at Rev H G Humphrey's home. Survived by parents and a young brother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallon
James Jackson
South Rife Street
H. G. Humphrey
City express office gears up for new packing rules
Agent J. BE. Baron overseeing preparations for express packing changes set to take effect December 10. Shippers are advised to study the new rules approved by the United States railroad administration to adjust packing methods accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE. Baron
City Express Office
United States Railroad Administration
Armistice Anniversary Services At M. E. Church
Special services mark the armistice anniversary next Sunday evening at the Methodist church with music and speeches by Rev. H. G. Humphrey Mayor J. E. Monroe and President Davis of the Normal College. The American Legion will attend in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Lima to Have National Bank Security National Bank of Lima
Prominent county figures organize a new bank to be named Security National Bank of Lima. Charter dated October 29 with 25000 capital. Sixth bank in the county, to be housed in a brick and stone building next to the Merril store. Directors include C G Thornton Frank Merril A F Waldorf Emery Keller and C S Truax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Security National Bank of
C G. Thornton
Security State Bank
Frank Merril
A. F. Waldorf
Dillon
Emery Keller
C. 8. Truax
Nels Nelson
Marshal Field
John Peterson
J. T. McKnight
J. T. Thiel
L. E. Brainard
Leo Truax
Maggie Hartigan
C. B. VanHousen
Smith McKnight
Wm. Gleed
Ed Gleed
John A. West
Will Wall
H.l Kenison
Merril
Jury Panel for November Term of Court 1919 Drawn
The jury panel for the November term that begins November 10, 1919, lists numerous jurors by surname and initials across multiple towns, including Allison Emmett, Dillon L M, Dell Bedell, Willis Orson, Boatman Robert T, and many others such as Best Judson P, Gleed Edwin, Guenther Henry, Forsyth not shown, and Sullivan Eugene P. The compiled roster covers diverse locales with repeated mentions of Dillon and Melrose among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Emmett
Dillon
Anderson
L. M
Dell
Bedell
Willis
Orson
Boatman
Robert T
Monida
Best
Judson P
Bower
Fred
Blanchard
Alderice
Jackson
Clemens
Charles
Connor
William
Christie
Brenner
Cushing
Dunbar
Frank H
Ejighorn
George
Melrose
Fassler
Alois
Francis
Wisdom
Fitzgerald
BE. T. Wisdom
Guidich
Atifts
Grose
Gleed
Edwin
Guenther
Henry
Dillion
Graham
George B
Gee
Noah
Garr
Alva
Harrison
Hansen
H. C
Hyland
William R
Apex
Hudson
C. W
J. D
Bannack
Huntley
Lawrence P
Hayden
A. A
Lakeview
Husted
Frank
Fox
Hovey
Archie
Grant
J. R
Jorgenson
Armstead
Kerr
John F
Kramer
Joe
Sorenson
Matt A
Long
T. W
Merriott
J. Leslie
Morrow
William J
Mayberry
McDonald
Neidt
J. M
O’brien
Maurice
Peterson
John
Paul
Goodwin T
Pyle
C. M
Wise River
Pattergon
John C
Romain
J. C
Sullivan
Eugene P
Lanner
Savacool
Abe L
Smith
Clyde H
Schindler
Joseph F
Sage
Elijah
Stahl
Louis
Texster
West
John A
Lima
Waters
John P
Buick deliveries limited by rail and steel strike
The Pence Automobile Company warns Montana Auto Supply of scarce Buick cars due to freight car shortages and a steel strike. They will not stock dealers but will fulfill immediate orders and request a list of buyers with names, addresses, and models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Auto Supply Company
Pence Automobile Company
Buick
Duluth
October Snowfall Heaviest in County History
The late week snow is described as the heaviest in a year and among the heaviest October snows in county history. Mountains report several feet of snow while Chinook winds improved reserves for water. Hunters linger in the mountains seeking big game as they worry about removing vehicles after the storm.
Robnett Returns After Major Surgery at Dillon Office
C. W. Robnett is back at his Dillon Oil Company desk in the Andrus hotel after returning from Spokane where he recently underwent a very serious surgical operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Robnett
Dillon Oil Company
Andrus
Mr. Robnett
Spokane
Sheepmen’s Sale Planned in Salmon City
In Salmon City Idaho flockmaster Harry L Summers announces a sale of 600 pure bred ewes on Friday November 21. Summers touts the quality of his herd and invites experienced buyers to attend. John Mosher died suddenly while loading stock at the yards aged about 55, a Montana Livestock Commission Company employee. Funeral will be conducted by the Masonic lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Summers
Salmon City
Idaho
Summers
John Mosher
Montana Livestock Commission Company
Masonic Lodge
New Department Opened at Beaverhead Cleaning Works
Beaverhead Cleaning Works adds a new department for alterations repairs and mending under the supervision of an experienced woman this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Five men bring five big deer from Medicine Lodge
W C Jennings Fred Critz Jay Holtz Geo Dart and L K Adams returned yesterday from the Medicine Lodge country with five fine deer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Jennings
Fred Critz
Jay Holtz
Geo. Dart
L. K. Adams
Medicine Lodge
Hunter Returns From Ida. Big Game Hunt
A traveler from Gilmore Ida last week enjoyed a successful big game hunt and brought in a nice buck, marking a notable hunt in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore, Ida
Dance at Glenn Featuring Little Orchestra This Saturday
A popular dance is set for Glenn this Saturday evening with the Little Orchestra providing music for the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Baxter Tonney Orchestra to Play City Hall Dance
The Baxter Tonney orchestra will give the second dance in a winter series at City Hall on Saturday evening this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Baxter- Tonney Orchestra
New Piano Installed at Andrus Grill
Chris Reed proprietor of the Andrus grill installed a fine new mechanical piano in his place of business last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrus Gril
Chris Reed
Andrus Grill
Hides and Fur Firm Ships Cars to Eastern Market
The Dillon Hide & Fur company last week shipped several cars of hides to the eastern market, signaling active trade and supply movements from the regional firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Hide & Fur Company
Wintering in Miami Plans for Rathbone and Yearans
Will Winter in Morida with Mrs Rathbone and son Rhett along with Mr and Mrs Z B Yearan depart today to spend the winter in Miami Florida indicating a seasonal relocation for the family and their circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morida
R. R. Rathbone
Rhett
Z. B. Yearan
Miami
Florida
D. A. R. Meeting on Trading and Posts Held at Lovell Home
The D A R regular meeting is scheduled for November 11 at Mrs. Geo. Lovell's residence. Mrs. M. A. Walker will lead the session focusing on trading and trading posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Lovell
M. A. Walker
Local residents and business notes from Montana town
City and county news recounts trips to Seattle and Helena by Lougheed, Jorgenson, and Ainslie family moves. Mont Auto Supply takes delivery of 1920 Cadillacs with Paul Stahl piloting one car for rent service. Roell of Butte serves as traveling auditor for Continental Oil. Gnagey family joins in Washington teaching. Chloea Thomas accompanies. Snow and chinook conditions affect Sweetwater wheat, Jackson trip for fair with orchestra, and Bray's Centennial valley ranch purchase from Dodd includes the Lakeview home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Auto Supply Company
Cadillac
Paul Stahl
E. G. Roell
Butte
Roell
Continental Oil Company
Beaverhead
Frank Gnagey
State of Washington
Gnagey
Seattle
Chloea Thomas
O. W. Smith
Sweetwater
Jackson
John Bray
Centennial Valley
Dillon
Bray
James Dodd
Lakeview
Dodd
Coal supply relief effort outlined by Dillon officials
Mayor Monroe announced a watchful approach to Dillon's coal shortage noting twelve cars in transit and government aid. schools and public buildings have two weeks of fuel. Beaverhead NF supervisor J B Somers said a thousand cords of dry wood may be cut in Wise River to ease demand, with cost, sale, and possible expansion if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Monroe
County Court House
Lima
J. B. Somers
Beaverhead National Forest
Forest Department
Beaverhead Red Cross Roll Calls This Week
The third Red Cross roll call campaign is under way in Beaverhead county with a goal of retaining one thousand members. Cards have been mailed. members who do not receive them should leave subscriptions at the city water office with Miss Pease. No door to door canvass will be conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Beaverhead County
Miss Pease
Training School Party And Plans For New Building
Last Wednesday afternoon a seventh A class party celebrated the baseball game with games punch and candy and a sing. Dr Finch assisted in exercises dated November 1 by the citizens of the upper Big Hole at Jackson. A new building will rise on the east half of the block between Washington and Pacific streets with basement excavation planned by Fred F Willson of Bozeman. Basement to be ready this fall and occupancy about a year hence. Training school aims to re enroll its entire junior Red Cross membership this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finch
Big Hole
Jackson
Washington and
Pacific Streets
Fred F. Willson
Bozeman
Red Cross
Lima resident visits city for business duties
L. J. Phillips, a longtime Lima resident, was in town last Friday for business. He has spent the past weeks in Caldwell Idaho where he will feed cattle this winter. He notes abundant feed in Idaho and many Montana ranchers have shipped there to feed through winter. Phillips reports warm fall weather in Caldwell and that apple picking has not yet begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Phillips
Lima
Mr. Phillips
Caldwell
Idaho
Montana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Memorial
Wilson
Teachers' College
Dr Foster
Fac.nd
A. E
France
Port de Bone
General Pershing
Mines
Council
M. E. Church
National Bank
Railroad City
M. T. Lougheed
George Jorgenson
George Ainslie
South
W. F. Liemert
State
Beaverhead Red Cross
Water Office
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