Consolidation of Dillon Electric and Graeter Electric
The Dillon Electric Light and Power Company merges with Graeter Electric Company to form the Union Electric Company. L. K. Adams becomes manager of the merged entity, replacing Graeter who retires, with operations to connect plants and standardize rates. Debates and rivalries end as the two firms unite to improve service and extend day coverage.
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Dillon Electric Light and Power Company
Graeter Electric Company
Union Electric Company
Dillon
Dillon Electric Light & Power Company
L. K. Adams
Dillon Electric Company
Consolidated Companies
Graeter
Graeter Company
Adams
South
Montana
Dillon Company
Matt Orr
Orr Electric Company
Cell
Poindexter Sloughs
Everhead
M. A. Miller
Nevada
New York
Orr Haldings
Dr. Miller
Electric Light
Lowell Springs
Miller
H. W. Turner
Butte Power Man
Butte Electric Light and Power Company
L. K. Adama
Alea
The
Popular Young People Wed In Dillon Community
Miss Emma Schuler wed Robert Bidstrup at the bride's mother's home with intimate family in attendance. Rev Dr Martin officiated with Miss Onie Harrison as bridesmaid and Clayton Schuler as groomsman. The couple, long a part of Dillon, enjoyed a short wedding tour before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Schuler
Robert Bidstrup
Martin
Presbyterian Church
Onie Harrison
Clayton Schuler
Frederick Schuiler
Dillon
Bidstrap
Recital Highlights at College Faculty Additions
Last Friday's recital featured Miss Hosking and Miss Graeter. Hosking impressed with refined training and sweetness in tone, though her voice runs small. Graeter appeared as always immaculate. Next recital is Wednesday by Mr. Riedelsberger introducing a new-to-country suite by Josef Suk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Delaney
Amanda Nelaco
Lima
Noble
Dan Curry
Green
River
Wyoming
Miss Hosking
Dillon Banker Sees Normal Conditions Returning Soon
A. L. Stone of the State bank at Dillon tells a Standard reporter that Montana will return to normalcy with real money replacing currency makeshifts. He notes Dillon’s cash payments and open checks, while outside drafts are refused when no local correspondents exist, and discusses asset law proposals and gold coin circulation. Beaverhead county recently saw large cash transactions from wool and cattle sales contributing to local economic strength.
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A. L. Stone
State Bank
Dillon
Butte
Montana
Ers
Beaverhead County
Chronathanatoletron Play By Senior Class
The senior class presents The Chronathanatoletron on Saturday evening November 23. The program lists instrumental and vocal solos and a comedy farce with roles such as Inventress Hortense Paul and Queen Elizabeth Beulah Harrigan. Proceeds fund a mineral cabinet for the high school. Admission is 45 cents with candy and coffee booths run by students.
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Grace Graeter
Everett Brundage
Karl Riedelnberger
Hortense Paul
Alice Conway
Sarah—Bella Scott
Pharoh
Ruth Encotts
Cornelia —Selah Graves
Cleopatra
Mildred Weenink
Queen Elizabeth
Beulah Harrigan
Mother Bickerdick
Anna Adama
St. Cecilia
Josephine Erwin
Joan of Arc
Ruth Allerton
Pocahontas
Elizabeth Curry
Martha Washington
Elizabeth Sutherland
Priscilla
Alda Smith
Sheep market in slump drives western and native lamb prices
Prices for sheep and lambs have fallen to their lowest levels in years, with western and native stock selling at or near multi year lows. The Chicago Drovers Journal notes weak demand and a strained money market heavy feeding stock to market and urges farmers to hold back low quality stock and avoid reinforcing the decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Drovers’ Journal
Best
Western
Rune
Caleamen
Dillon ranch duties placed on Charles Sharkey
Charles Sharkey of Jackson is in Dillon overseeing business matters and has charge of the O. Ki ranch during Mr. Keenan's absence.
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Charles Sharkey
Jackson
Dillon
Keenan
Dillon county fair location eyed near railroad yards
Plans for a county fair at Dillon next year advance with a proposed 25 acre site west of town owned by Poindexter Orr Livestock and C Cornell. promoters seek a move of the grandstand from the old track and include a half mile race course to boost a combined fair and race meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poindexter & Orr
C. Cornell
Dillon
Dell
Del
Hothinn
Poindexter & Orr Livestock Company
C. C. Cornell
S. Ioth
Prand
Chris Snyder
Montana
Butte
Acale Ag
Aeems
Beaverhead Club Plans Annual Reception and Dance
The Beaverhead Club schedules its annual reception for Friday December six in the Poindexter block with a Dart hall dance by Prof. Reidelnberger’s orchestra. President J B Poindexter heads multiple committees and work is underway, listing names across reception refreshment and entertainment groups.
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Beaverhead Club
Neural
Poindexter
Dart Hall
Prof
Reidelnberger
J. B. Poindexter
Undertaker Brundage to Move Into Morse Building
E H Brundage has purchased the Morse building on Montana Street and plans extensive renovations. He will place his office on the north side with a shop and tool room behind, a chapel on the south side for funeral services, rear storerooms, and an intended morgue in the cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Brundage
Morse
Montana Street
Fire Boys Will Entertain Next Tuesday in Dillon
The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department will hold a social at the I O O F hall next Tuesday evening. City officers and friends are invited. Fire Chief Sanger of Butte will address fire fighting methods. A banquet will follow aimed at being the department’s grandest event. Hunters in the department may supply game. George Murray offers a sheep if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Dillon
Sanger
Butte
George Murray
Willard Jensen Visited Dilllon on Business
Willard Jensen of Grant attended business matters in Dillon last week and stayed as a guest at the Bkunzman House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Jensen
Grant
Uo Business Matters
Dillon
Bkunzman
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City
Dillon Grocery Company
A. L.stone
Beaverhead
Chronathanatoletron
Arket
Fair Grounds
Edwin Norris
H. T. Poindexter
T. D. Olmated
William Roe
H. H. Swain
J. P. Murray
I. Morse
J. R. Foote
J. Hamer
Son
Rk. T. Wing
Theodore Nelson
YF. White
Hlon. BE. O
Selway
Alf Decker
G. R. Featherly
L. L. Callaway
A. J. Stone
John F. Bishop
O. M. Dest
Hall
Emerson Hill
John W. Morston
Clark Anderson, KF. M. Poindexter, B. N. Stevenson
Frank Khbel
Phil Anderegg
Thomas Scott
L. K. Adame
Frank D. Kuotta
J. H. Gilbertt, M. A. Walker, Fred Finber
Musical and Entertainment Committee
Karl Reidelnberger
C. L. Robbina
R. F. Tattersall
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