Beaverhead County Official Election Returns
Beaverhead county canvassed eleven special measures with mixed results. School moneys amendment carried by 452 votes. State tax commission and state board of examiners defeated by 83 and 309 votes respectively. Referendum Nos. 18, 14, 15, 16, and 23 shows direct nomination, boxing commission, party nominations, repeal of the primary, and highway bond outcomes. Initiatives 18, 19, and 20 million irrigation bonds passed or failed accordingly. Dillon residents L P Phillips and A A Kenison elected justices. L T Grimes and Charles Martin chosen constables. Official returns on page five.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead
State Tax Commission
Boxing Commission
Beaverhead County
Dillon
L. P. Phillips
A. A. Kenison
L. T. Grimes
Charles Martin
Welsh Warblers Are Coming To Dillon Concert
One of the finest musical entertainments in Dillon will be the Mountain Ash Male Welsh Concert Company at the Normal College auditorium next Saturday. Fifteen voices, touring four Montana stops, perform in Butte, Dillon, and surrounding venues with high praise from the Pittsburg Daily Press for tone, precision, and artistry.
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Dillon
Normal College
Mountain Ash
Montana
Butte
American Legion
Mines’ Band
Pittsburg
Glyndwr Richards
Wales
America
Smith and Clark Elected Judge Pair Wins Majority
Unofficial results show Judges Clark and Smith with clear majorities over Robison in the fifth district race. Clark totals by county are Beaverhead 1682 Madison 1510 Jefferson 985. Smith totals are Beaverhead 1345 Madison 1374 Jefferson 1013. Robison totals are Beaverhead 1604 Madison 1226 Jefferson 774. Clark's statewide margin is 573 and Smith's is 148.
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Fifth Judicial District
Judge Clark
Judge Smith
C. W. Robison
Beaverhead
Madison Madison
Jefferson
Madison
Mr. Robison
Charged With Grand Larceny in Wise River Case
Sheriff O. C. Gosman returned from the Wise River section Monday night with W. O. Pomaroy and C. C. Calvert, charged with grand larceny. They are accused by T. A. Edwards of Twin Bridges of taking his sheep. The men were arraigned yesterday and plead not guilty. Each posted a $2,000 bond.
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O. C. Gosman
Wise River
W. O. Pomaroy
C. C. Calvert
T. A. Edwards
Twin Bridges
Eddie Mayfield Injured in Ford Truck Collision
Eddie Mayfield eight year old son of Mr and Mrs J B Mayfield was struck by a Ford truck driven by Clifford Blivens last Saturday afternoon on South Idaho street in front of Beaverhead Motors. He suffered a broken leg and minor injuries while the driver was deemed not at fault by witnesses. Dr Stephan treated him and he is recovering. His younger brother Johnny was injured a month earlier when a truck ran over his head. The Mayfields were in Butte for Johnny’s head injury treatment and a scheduled operation was postponed.
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Eddie Mayfield
J. B. Mayfield
Clifford Blivens
Idho Street
Beaverhead Motors Company
Stephan
Johnny
Murray Hospital
Dillon Crowded with Visitors and Local Notices
City and county brief notes list visitors from Wisdom Lima Sheridan Dell and Butte to Dillon along with service announcements. Dr H H Scarborough eye specialist to visit Andrus hotel Monday Nov 22. Christian Science services at Yeaman block Sunday at 11 with Sunday school at 9 45 and Wednesday testimonial meeting.
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Fred Hirschey
Wisdom
Will Rumpke
Dillon
Lima
J. B. Tait
Sheridan
Andrus
Ira Warner
Pocatello
Idaho
G. W. Patterson
Percy Flynn
Slugh
Will Fleming
Dell
H .H .Scarborough
Andrus Hotel
Edward Smith
The
Methodist Church
Helena
State Home Missions Council
Protestant Churches of
Montana
L. P. Donovan
J. W. Flaharty
M. P. Lavelle
Dan’Kowskie
J. W. O’neill
S. A
Christian Science Society of
Yeaman Block
Center Street
High School Enrollments Reach Record 195 Students
The high school reports a new enrollment record of 195 students. A boys glee club is forming under Miss Cofee with strong turnout. The first basketball practice began last Monday evening. Elmer Selway is out with mumps this week. Thirty join the penmanship club supervised by Miss Barcus. Students fear quarterly exams late this week. The Jazz Trio Melvyn Smith Frances Dunn and Maynard Lovell impressed at Friday’s show and may be invited to all future events.
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Miss Coffee
Elmer Selway
Penmanship Club
Hunters Bring In Three Fine Elk Specimens
Beh Froman and party returned from Madison county with three antlered elk after a big game hunting trip. The trio of elk were reported as fine specimens.
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Beh Froman
Madison Country
Mrs Eva Dull Expected Back From East Visit
Mrs. Eva Dull is due to return this week after a monthlong visit on the East Coast.
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M. Eva Dull
Helena Salesman B O Nutter Mentioned in City Visit
B O Nutter, a Helena salesman, was in the city last Monday for unspecified business, meeting local merchants and discussing opportunities.
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B. O. Nutter
Helena
Teachers Tour Big Hole Basin for Beaverhead High School Ad
A Beaverhead County High School promotional trip to the Big Hole Basin attracted teachers and townspeople alike. The Jackson and Wisdom visits featured hand operated elevators, lectures on cooking and sewing, dances, dinners, and strong local enthusiasm for the school program.
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Big Hole Basin
Young Women’s Christian Association Meeting Notes
A recent YWCA gathering in the new dormitory parlors featured a health talk by Miss MacGregor, posture demonstrations by Agnes Scallon, and an aesthetic dance by Elizabeth Ballard. Several social visits and campus events followed, with students and out of town guests among the attendees.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Miss MacGregor
Agnes Scallon
Elizabeth Ballard
Rhea Smith
Argenta
H. W. Jolley
Dillon
St. Paul
Molly Sparrow
Florence Patterson
Mariam Nattrasgs
Henry Arnst, Jr
Lothiar
Beulah
Thomas Wade
Missoula
Bess Blakely
Kathleen Connell
Miss Lavold
Court Opens New Term with Naturalizations and Jury Session
The district court convened Monday with naturalization for five new citizens: Carl Schaffer Monida Peter H Peterson Armstead Walter E Bieri Wisdom M Tabac Apex and John Herbanac Reichle Aus tria. A jury session follows on November 29 listing cases including assault robbery debt and divorce with dates through January 7 and the calendar of defendants and plaintiffs.
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Carl Schaffer
Monida
Germany
Peter H. Peterson
Armstead
Denmark
Walter E. Bieri
Wisdom
Switzerland
M. Tabac
Apex
John Herbanac
Reichle
Austria
No influenza cases in Montana this fall study says
Dr. John J. Sippy, Montana state epidemiologist, notes no influenza cases in the state this fall and contends immunity will blunt future outbreaks for decades. He cites October 1918 peak with 11 960 cases, November 11 571, and December 5 618, followed by last year’s monthly totals.
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United States
Montana
John J. Sippy
Sippy
Dr Bagley to Lecture Here At Normal College
Dr. W C Bagley of Teachers College Columbia University will deliver an address tomorrow afternoon at the Normal College for all teachers and students in the city. He served on the Normal College staff from 1902 to 1905 and has many friends in town.
City Council Meets in Regular Session
The city council met in regular session last Wednesday evening and transacted routine business. Bills were audited and allowed as part of the ordinary agenda.
Pictures at High School Feature Ruth of the Rockies
The high school has contracted Pathe district exchange for regular film service ensuring first class pictures all winter. Each show will include an A-1 feature a comedy and the serial Ruth of the Rockies which began last Friday.
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Pathe District Exchange
Lima visitor Carl Beardslee in town for business
Carl Beardslee of Lima was in town last Saturday handling business matters.
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Carl Beardslee
Lima
Republicans Sweep Montana House and Senate Figures
Montana election totals show Republicans leading in both chambers with 101 in the House across 48 counties and 39 Republicans to 10 Democrats in the Senate across 49 counties. Multiple counties report holds or non‑reporting for several seats, with key figures listed for each district and party.
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Helena
House
Senate
Carter
Daniels
Golden Valley
McCone
Richland
Sheridan
Garfield
Armistice Celebration Planned by Beaverhead Legion
Beaverhead Post of the American Legion in Dillon has finalized plans for an Armistice Day outdoor celebration weather permitting. A parade led by the post band will include G A R and Spanish American War veterans, Red Cross, ex service men, students, and Scouts, with a nine o'clock banquet for over 100 ex service men at Guild Hall. Mayor J Monroe may speak, followed by a retreat. The Women's Auxiliary hosts the banquet and a big dance for the public.
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Beaverhead
American Legion of
Dillon
Women's Auxiliary
Guild Hall
City Hall
Amercan Legion Band
The
Red Cross
Women
American Legion
Normal College
J. ©. Monroe
Joe Fuller
Melrose Residents Make Trips to Butte and Nearby Towns
A string of Melrose residents and visitors traveled to Butte and nearby locales for business and personal reasons last week. Names mentioned include George Bighorn Oscar Wold Johnny Wold Delbert Jones David Jones Delbert Jones Arthur Jones and Maurice Harvey with Mrs Thompson and Miss Julia noted for related family events.
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George Bighorn
Butte
Oscar
Johnny Wold
Warm Springs
Andrew Thompson
Thompson
Mountain Home
Idaho
Julia
Delbert
David Jones
Dodgson
Dillon
Bill Harvey
Lavon
John Grant
Joseph Longley
Melrose
Arthur Jones
Delbert Jones
Conway
Maurice Harvey
Party slate listings by district in Montana election data
Readable names of candidates by county showing party affiliations mostly Republicans with a few Democrats. Several counties list no reported candidate, while others show multiple Republicans and a few Democrats across districts such as Roosevelt Stillwater Valley Wheatland Wibaux and Yellowstone.
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Big Horn
C. W. Greening
Blaine
James Griffin
Broadwater
Charles N. Burgess
Carbon
C. F. Seigfried
Carter
James J. Craig
Holdover
Cascade
James M. Burlingame
Chouteau
Vernon BE. Lewis
Custer
R. P. Herron
Daniels
Hill
W. T. Cowan
Jefferson
Montgomery H. Parker
Lewis and Clark
W. Ray Church
Liberty
Jasper Haaland
Lincoln
F. A. Long
McCone
Madison
O. H. Junod
Meagher
Jas. T. Wood
Mineral
George Rt. Cooper
Missoula
Edward Donlan
Musselshell
M. D
Wibaux
John GC
Kinney
Judith Basin
Anton D. Strous
Dem
Prairie
A. C. Gullidge
Ravallim
Maggie Smith Hathaway
R. A. O'Hara
Ricghland
Roosevelt
H. E. Rickert
Rosebud
C. W. Dowding
H. B. Grievesons
Sanders
S. G. Skulason
Sheridan
Silver Bow
Sam Treloar
Warren
Thomas McDonald
Francis Silver
C. A. Brasier
Miles Cavanaugh
W. K. Goodland
G. T. Wade
H. A. Johnson
James Snell
D. B. King
Ed Rouleau
Stillwater
Julian D. Ray
Rep
Sweet Grass
Harry H. Austin
Teton
J. B. Bohling
H. T. Rhoades
Toole
William
G. C. Spratt
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the Normal College
Smith and Clark
Jackson and
Beaverhead County High School
Jackson
Beam
Fulkerson
Virginia Crane
Baxter
the Wisdom High School
State of Montana
Edward Cushing
Emmit Smith
Joe Holt
Phillips J. Jones
Jacob Neff
W. I. Gracier
Conda Mining Co
P. A
Bank of Commerce
D. B. Sullivan
George Opp
R. Ayers
Walker D. Hines
H. C. Patterson
V. Patterson
Oe Ponik
H. A. MacMillan
Flora C. Armstrong
Frank A. Jones
Stanley M. Starr
Jamesl. Cochrane
A. m. J. B. Raleigh
Roy J. Jackson
A. m
Daniel Grant
Katie Grant
F. A. M Hazelbaker
G. B. English
Fallon
C. C. Conser
Fergus
J. H. Carters
H. L. Geis
J. Q. Hitch
A. Johnson
Flathead
P. F. Dodds
WH. J. Green
Charles A. Smith
T. H. McDonald
Gallatin
H. 8. Buell
H. C. Dunbar
A. H. Sales
H. G. Hills
Glacier
James Perrine
Granite
H. J. Faust
T. J. Troy
D. F. Rigg
M. D. Chatfield
E. M. Shoemaker
Earl Brown
A. N. Reeves
Earl Ogden
J. O. Berglin
Ww. M. Cady
A. J. Wilcomb
G. R. Allen
George Bell
G. A. Brown
J. D. Daily
R. W. Kemp
Dan McQuarrie
Tyler Worden
L. I. Wallace
James Hunter
Park
Fred Gibson
Joe Brooks
Phillips
Dudley Jones
Pondera
Harry Parsons
Powder River
John Scofield
Powell
Ed Scharnikow
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