New Girl Is Leader In Contest Amid Heavy Weather
The weekly vote tally shows 2716 votes with a grand total of 16030. Miss Agnes McMenamy of Greyling leads with 1753 new votes and 4247 total, followed by Miss McLoughlin 2908 total and Miss Ford 2544. Next week is expected to break records as voting continues to January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes McMenamy
Greyling
Adda Ford
Majorie McLoughlin
Dillon
Lima
Florence Conger
Emily Taylor
Dillon Wee
Minnie Streit
Mabel Caldwell
Dillon Mabel Zorn
Wisdom
Christie ‘Jackson
Jackson
Charlotte Stevens
Bristow
Agnes Purdy
Melrose Morton
Wil'on
Bit
Non resident hunter fined for illegal duck hunt
Deputy Henry Avare, visiting from Redrock, arrested S. J. Wayant for hunting without a license after finding six mallard ducks at Wayant's tent. Wayant pleaded guilty before Justice Sam Jaggers and paid the minimum fine of ten dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Avare
Mr. Avare
Redrock
Idaho Points
Bedrock
S. J. Wayant
Wayant
Sam Jaggers
Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued by Governor Toole
Governor Toole proclaims November 26 as a day of general thanksgiving for Montana citizens. The document notes the U S president designated the day, calls Montanans to abstain from avocations, and to express gratitude for health, wealth, and blessings. Dated Helena November 10, 1903 with seal and signatures of J K Toole and George M Hays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toole
Montana
The
United States
State of
Helena
J. K.toole
George M. Hays
Sec
State
Most Successful Hunting Trip Near Willow Creek
A week long hunt near Willow Creek ends with a productive trip. Do W Scott, Dr R R Rathbone, Carl Taylor and Denton Oliver report mild weather and show several game trophies including two deer and mountain sheep. Scott’s mountain sheep is displayed at Deputy Bros meat market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do. W. Scott
R. R. Rathbone
Carl Taylor
Denton Oliver
Willow Creek
Mr. Scott
Dr. Rathbone
Deputy Bros
Sheep Train Shipped to Omaha Market From Twin Bridges
Ernest Selway J H Gilbert and T F E Jenkins loaded a full train of mutton sheep at Twin Bridges and shipped via Billings and the Burlington to Omaha last week for market sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Selway
J. H. Gilbert
T. FE. Jenkins
Omaha
Twin Bridges
Billings
Burlington
Dillon Couple Wed At Rife Home In Pretty Ceremony
Er nest Irving Orr and Miss Isabella Rife united in marriage at the Rife residence near Railroad Avenue with Rev. Dr. A B Martin officiating. The bride wore white silk mulle over ta f feta and trained gown while bridesmaid Maidie Rife and groomsman Albert Orr stood with the couple. The ring bearer was Ruth Orr. Guests numbered about 40 and the groom presented a diamond crescent to the bride. The couple plan a southward honeymoon then settle on South Idaho street in Dillon after January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Avenue
Ernest Irving Orr
Isabella Rife
A. B. Martin
Presbyterian Church
Orr
South
Dillon
South Idaho Street
Misa Ruth Orr
Miss Maidie Rife
Albert Orr
Imade
Beaverhead
Montana
Poindexter & Orr
Pollack on Trial for Murder in Banack Case
George Pollack stands trial for the March murder of Richard Martin in Banack. The defense claims self defense as Pollack testified life was in danger when he fired. County Attorney Robison opens for the state as 38 jurors were surveyed and a verdict is expected by tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pollack
Richard Martin
Bannack
Robison
Talesmen
J. B. Trueman
George J. Staundaker
A. M. Smith
George Whitworth
James Geary
Frank Degenhart
Sam O. Davia
Frank Nelson
Wim. Herman
George KF. Whittaker
Thomas Flynn
Thomas Wilson
Mr. Pollack
Examiner
Martin
Pollack
C. W. Robison
W. S. Barbour
Parker
Messrs. Oliver, Montgomery and McKnight
W. C. Patterson
J. T. Rhodes
Patrick Farguson
Passengers Fight for Free Ride as Train Leaves Dillon
At Dillon a dozen hoboes and two youths attempt to board a moving passenger train for a free ride to Butte. A brakeman spots the climbers and orders them off. a Chinaman is knocked, and the conductor signals “All aboard” as the train departs with the crowd dispersing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Rada
Chinaman
Dillon
Destructive Fire Near Culbertson Islands Outlaw Suspect
A Friday fire near Culbertson in the northern state destroyed several thousand dollars in property over about 20 square miles. Sheep sheds, hundreds of tons of hay, and ranch assets were lost. Dutch Henry, a leader among local outlaws, is accused of setting the blaze and may be pursued for arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culbertson
Dutch Henry
Jones side of scarlet fever quarrel at Hecla
Dr. James L. Jones health officer details his stance in the Hecla scarlet fever outbreak. He says he knew of no contagious disease there until two weeks ago when informed by Dr. Townahend of three suspected cases and a quarantine order. He describes fumigation plans and missed guidance from state officials, noting four deaths occurred before proper enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Jones
Hecla
Townahend
Dr. Molleur
Tuttle
Men from New Departure mine visit Dillon on business
Mike Pensluls and John Roberts, workers at the New Departure mine in the Blue Wing district, are in Dillon today attending to business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Pensluls
John Roberts
Blue Wing
Dillon
College Notes Highlight Literary Society Meeting
The literary society met Saturday with Mies Morris presiding in Karl Taylor’s absence. The program featured recitations and music with debates or mock trials anticipated for greater participant benefit. W C A raised funds to send a delegate to the Bozeman convention over Thanksgiving, with Alice Goodson named as delegate and Myrtle Wright as alternate. Dr. Winship of Boston will deliver the second Normal lecture Friday, and may address students during the day. A Y W C A paper by Mica Ella North discussed Missions in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Morris
Karl Taylor
Bozeman
Alice Goodson
Myrtle Wright
Dr. Winship
Boston
Dillon Busy Local Notes Highlight Trade and Travel
Dillon residents report active commerce with Dunn's Mercantile rating visit by H J Gielena and cattle shipments moving to northern Montana. Local church plans and social gatherings fill the week as Miss Minnie Schansenbach visits Dillon and stock buyers prepare for autumn sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Gielena
Dunn's Mercantile Agency
Dillon
Beaverhead
New Kanene corn fed pigs arrive for sale locally
N S Wood returns from the east with a car load of Kanene corn fed pigs slaughtered and sold to markets, dealers, and customers across Beaverhead and Madison counties. Orders invited through C H Padley or Deputy Bros for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Wood
Beaverhead
Madison Counties
C. H.padley
Deputy Bros
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Miss McManemy
Tal
Idaho
Mr. Wayant
the Examiner
Dillon Examiner
Ice
Dutow
Mostana
Miss Isabella Rife
Ernest Orr
Geo. Pollack
Sundey
Miss North
University At
Tokio
Gordon Keith
Misa Eva LaBeau
Jones
College Notes
Japan
Mica Ella North
Mra. L. D. Tibbetts of
Argenta
Medon
Dillon Steam Laundry
Charles Bowman
Minnie Schansenbach
High Five Club
Mra
Nellie Mehan
J. B. McKinney
Salmon City
John W. Morton
Missouri
Dart
Utah Points
H. Warren Nice
Jesus
Horn Ae
J. K. Hampley
Montgomery Butchering Company
Anaconda
Schuler & Ferrin
Weathers
Kennedy
Fryhe- Bubn Company
Joe Shineberger
Brenner Ranch
Horse Prairie
William Blair
H. R. Paddock
George Gray
Patrick Desmond
Oisen
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