Changes in Preliminary Tabulation
An unofficial count of election returns shows only slight changes after the official canvas. Officials report minimal shifts in totals and results remain largely as previously announced.
12 Nov 1930
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1930
Page
1
An unofficial count of election returns shows only slight changes after the official canvas. Officials report minimal shifts in totals and results remain largely as previously announced.
Taxpayers who pay over 100 dollars are listed from county books. Oregon Short Line leads with the highest tax payment. The list includes thirty eight firms and individuals over the threshold. Figures reflect official county records.
Official canvases show Senator T. J. Walsh defeating Judge Albert J. Galen by five votes in the county, the smallest margin on the ticket, while Fitzgarrald beats Evans by 28. Voters crossed party lines as 601 votes for Joe Metlen were only 66 more than Leonard C. Young, with Anderson over Mathews by 226 and Hartwig over Anderson by 345.
Oregon Short Line passenger trains altered schedules last Sunday. Train 20 now arrives Dillon at 1.52 a m up from 1.20, Train 80 at 11.25 a m instead of 10.28, Train 81 moved from 4.11 p m to 12.58 p m, and Train 82 arrives at 7.15 p m instead of 7.10.
Mrs. Jeanetta Burdine Wallace widow of Thomas A. Wallace and former Dillon resident died Friday night at Twin Bridges where she had lived for several years. Funeral services were held Monday at Brundage chapel with Rev. J. D. Smith of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery.
A fragmented ledger-like listing shows numerous individuals, companies, banks, and rail lines with assorted dollar amounts. The text appears to be an OCR-d portion of financial entries or assessments, including names such as Albers Gerhard, Andrus Hotel Co, Beaverhead Ranch Co, Montana Mines Co, and Oregon Short Line Railroad Co, among others.
Embers of the Beaverhead Mining association will motor to Butte next Wednesday at the invitation of President Francis Thompson of the Montana School of Mines. A majority of the members will join the trip, leaving Dillon Wednesday morning for a tour of the school facilities and its mineral displays, followed by a faculty lunch.
Beavers of Baverhead county high school overwhelmed Whitehall high 40 to 0 to notch their first win of the season. Coach Brick Breeden's squad dominated with five touchdowns from passes two intercepted returns for scores by Melton and Boone, and only brief resistance from Whitehall aided by a late defensive gun.
Montana School of Mines delivered a versatile attack to crush Montana State Normal Bulldogs 63 to 0. Passes trick plays sleepers and steady football drove the march as Erickson and Bonner starred for the Miners while the Normal offense failed to score all season. Medsker and Halver led a weak defensive effort for the Bulldogs.
Gov. J. E. Erickson issues a Thanksgiving proclamation extending observance across the state. The announcement notes gratitude and spiritual reflection as the year progresses amid changing governmental rankings and events shaping public sentiment.
Beaverhead post of the American Legion led Armistice Day ceremonies yesterday. Activities included a parade with ex service men, students, Boy Scouts and color guard, followed by patriotic exercises and an ex-service men banquet and dance.
Debating teams under Professor R. E. Albright will meet three schools this season and may face up to five. Early debates are scheduled with Eastern Montana Normal, the School of Mines at Butte, and the University at Missoula, with talks ongoing for Montana State College and Intermountain Union.
Dillon Mayor Roscoe Cornell led by taking Red Cross membership at the Beaverhead County Roll Call opening. He issued a proclamation urging all citizens to respond generously to the Roll Call and support the American National Red Cross disaster relief services.
William Oakley, renowned old time printer of the state, was seen in Dillon last Friday while traveling from Butte toward California to spend the winter. Oakley helped found the Dillon Examiner and worked with the paper starting in 1886.
Illiams Branstater, a Dillon resident for 26 years born July 3, 1864, died last Sunday night at Barrett Hospital after a long illness. He worked in prospecting and mining across county districts. No close relatives found. Funeral held this afternoon at Brundage chapel with Rev. J D. Smith officiating. Interment in Mountain View cemetery.
Beaverhead County's tax roll shows the Oregon Short Line Railroad as the largest taxpayer with 79096.50 for the coming year. John Peterson is the largest individual taxpayer at 6203.86, followed by P C Livestock at 5718.60 and First National Bank at 5408.56. Gilmore and Pittsburg Railroad rank fifth with 4703.10, while forty plus firms and individuals pay between 500 and 1000. Names include Albee Co, Anderson Brothers, Anderson Clarence, Barnett D B, Beaverhead Realty, and Jean Bishop among others. Continued on page 4.
County Attorney Thomas R. Gilbert spoke at the Dillon Rotary Club on Armistice day. He described it as a memorial day for those who died in the allied cause and compared it to Independence Day and Thanksgiving in honoring victory over militarism. Nearly 80 ex service men attended.
Faverhead county's Red Cross roll call opened yesterday with a goal of 1000 memberships. Early signs show the drive likely to top last year's 800, with the Grasshopper valley reporting $28 in memberships despite a day of campaigning. Dillon booths and field workers will intensify next Saturday under Miss Myrl Erwin's supervision.
President Hoover issues the annual proclamation designating November 27 as a national day of thanksgiving. He urges observance that aids the needy and emphasizes unity, divine favor, and absence of civil discord as guidance for the nation.
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