Beaverhead County Proclaims Road Petition and Land Classification Action
Beaverhead county commissioners met November 8 1920 to consider road petitions and land classification orders. They approved a bank depositary bond for Security National Bank Lima and discussed a road from Sec 3 to Sec 10 with right of way deeds. Bids were invited for old bridge material to be sold with joint Beaverhead Silver Bow session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Beaverhead County
Montana
D. D. McKnight
O. M. Best
Vera M. Baker
Security National Bank of Lima
Hubert Smith
Axey Canyon
Melrose
Silver Bow
Beaverhead
Court House
Dillon
J. B. Shaw
Pennington Ford
Henry Fitter
W. E. Chapman
O. C. Gosman
G. A. MecNinch
Ed Gleed
J. A. West
Hugh Fleming Killed by Log Load Near Dell
Hugh M. Fleming a 39 year old ranchman from the Dell area died last Thursday when a timber load toppled and crushed him after his team ran away. He left his home in the morning to go to the timber and the accident was found about seven miles from Dell. Funeral services were held at Lima conducted by Rev Edward Smith with Knights of Pythias participation. He is survived by his wife Orca M Bonnie four children his parents James J Fleming and Mrs. Fleming one brother Will and two sisters Mrs Patterson and Mrs Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh M. Fleming
Dell
Mr. Fleming
Montana
Orca M. Bonnie
James Jy. Fleming
California
Will Fleming
Wm. Patterson
T. W. Long
Scurrilous Attack on Local Banker Provokes Counterpoint
The Montana Nonpartisan assails C. Thornton, president of Security State Bank, and others over a grain sale involving Mrs. Worth. The letter defends Thornton, states the bank held funds in suspense, and argues forgery charges were misapplied. Local readers see a contested dispute tied to Beaverhead County banking and the Nonpartisan League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Nonpartisan
National Nonpartisan League
Montana
Great Falls
C. Thornton
Security State Bank
Gilbert
Thornton
Emma Worth
Beaverhead
Worth
Collins
Mr. Thornton
Nonpartisan League
Beaverhead County Taxpayers Led by Oregon Short Line
Beaverhead County 1920 tax list shows Oregon Short Line Railroad paying the largest tax at 83 102.82, followed by Gilmore & Pittsburg, First National Bank, Poindexter & Orr Livestock Company and State Bank of Dillon. The county assesses total for 1920 at 431 635.03 on a property value of 29 731 679 with 2 605 taxpayers. Delinquency deadline is November 30 with 10 percent penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line
Beaverhead County
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad
First National Bank
P. & C. Livestock Company
State Bank
Georgia Mathews
Beaverhead
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
Himore & Pittsburg
Mipst National Bank
Poindexter & Orr Hiverstock Company
State Bank of Dillon
Dillon
General Trust and Agency
City of
Lima
George Arnett & Sons
Wisdom Trent Investment Company
Rene
Anaconda National Bank Oo
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Tost
Diaterio Batieny
Lennon i Paseo Tous
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Beaverhead Motors Company
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Montgomery Estate
Ae Olmsted-Stevenson Company
Mountain States
Telephone & Telegraph Conineny
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Cot Cena Ties Srteeeenden Gesting Ebb
Peapaccenise Poindexter & Orr Livestock Company
Adorn
Poindexter & Orr Townsite Company
Security State Bark
Spokane Cattle
Matthews, Peyre & Girard cc
Western Whale Grocery
Woods Livestock Company
George Clemowong
Montana Mercantile Company
HOM, Spahak
Montana Power Company
Albers Estate Bankers Loan & Mortgage Company
Daogoan Cook Sheep Company
Ceeereseees
Illness and Worry Linked to Bannack Prospector's Death
Xavier Renois a Bannack pioneer prospector and miner died by self infliction in his lone cabin after years of illness and financial worry. He left a note saying he could not stand the pain any longer. Born in Canada eighty two years ago, he came to Montana in youth and lived in Bannack since the gold rush era. Funeral was held Saturday at Bannack with Judge Retallack officiating. burial in the pioneer cemetery. He is survived by relatives in Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xavier Renois
Bannack
Mr. Benois
Canada
Montana
R. Benois
Austrian Rancher George Osterman Dies of Tuberculosis
George Osterman, aged 79, Austrian born rancher of Beaverhead County, Montana, died last Thursday after a prolonged tuberculosis illness. He moved to the United States after reaching age of majority and settled in this region eight years ago, running a ranch near town. He is survived by his wife and four children, three daughters and a son. Funeral services were held Friday at St. Rose Catholic Church with interment in Mountain View Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Osterman
Mr. Osterman
Austria
United States
Beaverhead County
St. Rose Catholic Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Fourth Red Cross Roll Call Begins November for Membership
The fourth Red Cross roll call starts Saturday November 20 and runs through Thanksgiving Day. Members and prospective enrollees are urged to join or rejoin, with enrollment details to be announced. Posters and bulletins will announce where to enroll, promoting support for babies, mothers, soldiers in hospitals, and those fighting to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
American Red Cross
America
Ladies Aid Plans Drives for Church Street Paving
At a First Baptist church Ladies Aid meeting the group split into two sides to raise funds for paving the street in front of the church and parsonage. They scheduled food sales teas entertainments and a merchants carnival on Thursday evening the 18th plus a field glasses show and illustrated sketch on Tuesday the 23rd. Public help is sought to ensure a successful drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
First Baptist Church
Turkey Shoot Sunday at Dillmont Park
The Dillon Rod and Gun club holds its first turkey shoot since the hunting season began next Sunday afternoon at Dillmont park. Members will participate in a lively clay pigeon exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Rod and Gun Club
Dillmont Park
Local hunting party returns from Horse Prairie trip
The party including Jay Holtz L. K. Adams George Dart W C Jennings Dysert Gowan and Fred Cruz spent a week at Horse Prairie hunting big game. They found heavy snow throughout but deer were not as plentiful as in prior years, according to their report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Holtz
L. K. Adams
George Dart
W. C.jennings
Dysert Gowan
Fred Cruz
Horse Prairie
Record Buick Run Beats All From Butte
Roy Muray made a record run from Butte Monday morning in a new Buick touring car. He traveled with Walter Stamm to the city to reach the bedside of his sister, but missed train connections in the rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Roy Muray
Walter Stamm
Armistice Day Observed With Parade Banquet and Cabaret
Armistice Day was observed in Dillon with a parade of ex service men led by the American Legion band, a retreat at the city common, and patriotic music. The Women's Auxiliary hosted a banquet for ex service men with a four course dinner and singing of the national anthem. A cabaret featured Miss Fulkerson and eight geisha girls, Miss Numbers, Annabel Desmond, and Mrs Russell Fryburg with Mary Hester Phillips in lead roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
American Legion
Women’s Auxiliary
Armistice Day events and campus activities noted
The YWCA program last Tuesday featured a talk on Armistice Day by Miss Jeanette Needham and a piano solo by Dorothy Dunton with opening and closing songs. Convocation Thursday honored Armistice Day with Dr Finch and Dr Bagley addresses and a College Glee Club performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Needham
Dorothy Dunton
America
Dogan
M Jara Dull
Finch
College Glee Club
W. C. Bagley
Bagley
Teachers’ College
New York
Catherine Goodwin
Jessie Tippet
Louise Mihelich
Dorothy Adams
Mountain Ash
Professor Clark
Tressa Page
Gladys Odson
Edith Wagner
Gladys Adams
Alice Shunn
Dunn
Margaret Mullhalland
Butte
Norma Solman
Dell
Marion Candle
Oregon Short Line Train No. 32 Changes Departure Time
Beginning last Sunday train No. 32 of the Oregon Short Line will leave Dillon one hour earlier at 7 55 instead of 8 55. The southbound through sleeper to Los Angeles will be affected by the new schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line
Dillon
Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Carl Spawn Registered in Idaho Town
Mr and Mrs Carl Spawn of Salmon City Idaho were registered at the Andrus the first of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Spawn
Salmon City
Idaho
The
Andrus
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Hugh Fleming
Frank Hiiel
Helena
Maggie Halligan
John Halligan
Mm Dillon
R. H. Boatman
Aijs Ranch
Centennial Valley
Xavier ‘Renois
Brain
Merchants’ Carnival
Legion
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