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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1920

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Cesses Fe Tost Diaterio Batieny Lennon i Paseo Tous BBE Beaverhead Motors Company Ccc Ees Beaverhead Ranch Company Ccceeeeeteeeeees Beaverhead State Bark Ccccccceecee Escs Eeeseeeeee Estes Senda Eeaian Montgomery Estate Ae Olmsted-Stevenson Company Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Conineny Recllejpasital Ccrexs Cecpccen 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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