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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1920

Page

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Funeral Held for Anita Stamm in Dillon

Miss Anita Stamm daughter of prominent Dillon businessman Albert Stamm died after a two week illness from bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services were held Saturday at St Rose Church with interment at Mountain View Cemetery. She was born in Dillon June 10 1900 and attended local schools hoping to graduate from the Normal College in June.

Anita Stamm Albert Stamm Dillon Miss Stamm Hfe Butte Weras St. Rose Catholic Church Father Foley Mountain View Renolds Thoppson Ival Birrer Miss Rose Stamm Walter Stamm Madison Normal College

To Have Model Pool Hall in Rock County

Elmer Ripley buys the soft drink place on Banzack street from John Gelhaus and plans extensive improvements. When finished he expects it to be one of the finest pool halls in the state.

Elmer Ripley John Gelhaus Banzack Street

Jackson Family Plans Arizona Winter Health Trip

Mr and Mrs James Jackson and their children intend to depart soon for Arizona for a winter stay hoping the lower altitude aids Mrs Jacksons health. M M Moyer and family have moved into the Jackson residence at 8 Rife street.

James Jackson Arizona Jackson M. M. Moyer Rife Street

Big Stock Cattle Auction by George Ditty at Local Ranch

Rancher George Ditty will hold a large auction of stock cattle at his ranch four miles south of town on the 8th and 9th of next month. He says Beav erhead county will have no high priced feed this winter and many ranchers will buy cheap cattle to feed. This offers a chance to buy good grade short horn cattle.

George Ditty

Milwaukee trip marks for Rose and Stamm

Miss Rose and Walter Stamm left this morning for Wisconsin. Rose will spend the winter in Milwaukee with relatives. Stamm will proceed to Madison to resume studies and graduate in February before returning to Dillon.

Milwaukee Miss Rose Walter Stamm Wisconsin Madison Dillon

Baby Boy Born to Lima Couple VanHam Williams

A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. VanHam on November 11. The father works in the railroad yards at Lima and the mother is remembered as Margaret Williams.

A. J. VanHam Lima Margaret Williams

Birrer Family Participates in Turkey Shoot at Dilmont Park

Mr and Mrs Nick Birrer and Andrew Birrer visited from Tima on Sunday. Nick Birrer, an enthusiastic trap shooter, took part in the turkey shoot held at Dilmont Park by the local shooting club.

Nick Birrer Andrew Birrer Tima Dilimont Park

Warden Proposes Cabin Wages for Old Prospector

Frank Conley of the state penitentiary suggests paying aging prospectors a nominal wage to keep roads clear, offering cabins on highways in mining counties. He notes these men were independent and should end their days with dignity, recalling early territory hardships.

Frank Conley State Penitentiary Montana Beaverhean Janty Clay Patterson Board of County Commissioners Beaverhead County Conley Deer Lodge River Styx Mr. Conley

Beaverhead District Court December Jury Panel List

Beaverhead county Montana jurors listed for the December term include numerous Dillon residents such as Charles C. Austin, William A. Bucher, H. J. Chapman, BE. L. Clark, Gilbert Carter, Ed Cushing, J. J. Dodge, H. M. Flemming, O. F. Fletcher, George W. French, Fred Huber, William Heaney, J. W. Hails, Kent Reichle, Tony Kruljac, J. Robert Lawson, W. C. Long, Morrow A. Miller, Nels Nelson, J. C. O’Neil, John T. Orr, G. A. Pomeroy, Peter J. Peterson, Henry Schoenborn, Herbert L. Smith, F. M. Scott, Edward Saunders, and many others representing towns such as Lima, Wisdom, Dillon, Apex, Lakeview, Monida, Armstead, Jackson, Glendale, Bannack, and more.

Beaverhead Montana Austin Charles C Dillon Allen Noah Apex Armitage W. A Bristow Anderson Albert Dell Adams L. K Elmer Wisdom Bradley L. J Burdick James H Wise River Broksle Frank Blaine Boatman R. T Blivens Charles Monida Borden Grant Bucy Clarence W Lakeview Bucher William A Brown H. H Cornway Arthur E Chapman H. J Clark BE. L Carter Gilbert C Cushing Dodge John J Deardorf Sam Lima Dowling Henry A J. W Johnson Joy Lee Reichle Kent Homer Kenison Kruljac Tony Lawson J. Robert Long W. C Law David Fishtrap Miller Morrow A Mengel Roy E Marney Alva F Minder Emil E Jackson Wick Mullen Thomas F Armsend Morrow Maddox Glendale MacDonald McNinch Gilbert A McFayden John E Nelson Nels O'Neil J. C Dewey Orr John T Schoenborn Henry Smith Herbert L Clyde H Scott F. M Stanfield Frank E Saunders Edward Scriven B. F Soden C. H Sweeney William Tucker John Montha Tash Bannack Underwood Edward B

Land Contests Heard in Helena Case

Land attorneys L Hauberg and George C Free man of Helena spent last Friday and Saturday in this city as counsel in the case of Albert Anderson against John Bowman. The land contest was heard before United States commissioner Frank Hazelbaker with many Ruby residents testifying.

L. Hauberg George C. Freeman Helena Albert Anderson John Bowman Frank Hazelbaker United States The Ruby

Parlor Business Sold on Bannack Street

Last week Fred Critz bought the soft drink parlors of Dan Grant on Bannack Street. Critz will operate the business in the future and will be assisted by Reed Featherly.

Dan Grant Fred Critz Bannack, Street Crits Reed Featherly

Girl Located Salt Lake City Enticement Case

Zola McNinch, 14, abducted near Whitehall by three youths including Orville Paige. Mother Mrs. Peter Hansen retrieved her in Salt Lake City after boyfriends lured her with intent to marry. Ralph Redfield confessed involvement. Paige planned to follow for marriage.

Peter Hansen Whitehall Salt Lake City Zoja McNinch Ditton Zola Ralph Redfield J. Rodgers Twin Bridges Orville Paige Zola McNinch Paige Redfield Jefferson County Butte Salt Lake

A A Kenison Dies Sunday at 79 in Dillon

Alonzo A. Kenison died Sunday at his daughter’s home after a long cancer illness. The Beaverhead county resident, a longtime rancher and Dillon township justice of the peace, was 79. He is survived by five children William John Grant Kenison and daughters Ida Lounsbury and Daisy Wilson. Funeral held at St. James Epispocal church with interment at Mountain View cemetery beside his wife.

A. A. Kenison Will Wilson Judge Kenison St. James Episcopal Church T. W. Bennett Mountain View Alonzo A. Kenison Vermont Kansas Montana Beaverhead County Tom Selway Dillon Township Kenison William John Grant Kenison Ida Lounsbury Daisy Wilson Justice of the Pease

Dillon Masons and Shriners to Attend Butte Sessions

A large turnout of Dillon Masons and Shriners will travel to Butte for meetings from November 29 to December 3. Many Shriners are expected for the Bagdad temple ceremonial as Beaverhead county welcomes new members. Daughters of the Nile from Dillon will attend the Stempie meeting on December 4.

Dillon Masons Shriners Butte Bagdad Temple Beaverhead County Daughters of the Nile Stempie

Beaverhead Fifth Class Ruling Clarifies County Classification

Attorney General Ford rules Beaverhead county remains in the fifth class and outlines that reclassification requires action by the county commissioners and time constraints under the 1919 amendments. The opinion notes that salaries for elective officers, except the county auditor, are set by the constitution and unaffected by reclassification timing.

Ford Beaverhead County Silver Bow Beaverhead Board of County Commissioners

Local News From Madison County And Community Briefs

Visit Madison County reports show Tower and Carney handling county business with land classification nearing completion. A baby boy born last Thursday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rei, a Wheatland rancher. Matt Reece, a Centennial valley trapper, arrives with three wolf skins.

Madison County Lee Tower Jack Carney Tower Lee Rei Mr. Rei Wheatland Beach Matt Reece Centennial Valley

Cushing Wins Draw at Forsgren Store for $75 Horse

Attorney W J Cushing held the lucky number at a Saturday drawing at J W Forsgren’s store. Hubert Smith disposed of a horse, bought immediately by Dave Sullivan for 75 dollars. Rev Hooker visited Dillon from Helena where he serves as an Episcopal archdeacon.

Lima Bank Statement Report Sparks County Interest

The Security National Bank of Lima releases its first statement, noting the bank has existed only fourteen days and drawing interest from many in the county.

Lima Security National Bank of

Turkey Shoot at Dillmont Park Draws Local Entrants

Ed Renfro of the Butte trap club won the prize bird at a Dillon Rod and Gun Club turkey shoot held last Sunday afternoon in Dillmont Park. Invitations were sent to Deer Lodge Anaconda and Butte clubs. The twenty pound goblet event ended in a renfro Thornton tie with Renfro prevailing. Other winners included Hiram Brundage Sylvester Hirschman Arthur Graeter and several others taking one turkey each.

Ed Renfro Butte Club Dillmont Park Dillon Rod and Gun Club Deer Lodge Anaconda Butte Renfro Thornton Hiram Brundage Sylvester Hirschman Arthur Graeter Earl Ogelvie C. ¢. Thornton George Gosman H. S. Gimble George Melton Chester Gilbert Francis Tonrey

Dedication Service for Dillon Latter Day Saints Church

President Iverson and Apostle Jos. F. Smith from Salt Lake City assisted in dedicating the new church built about a year ago. Prayers and addresses highlighted the morning services with Anestle Smith delivering the afternoon sermon. Iverson was accompanied by Mrs Tvergan and relief society duties were noted.

Iverson Jos. F. Smith Church of the Latter Day Saints Salt Lake City Salt Lake Anestle Smith Smith Tvergan Relief Society Dillon Church

Dillon Educators Attend Billings State Meeting

Many Dillon teachers traveled to Billings for the state teachers' meeting. The session ends today and most will spend Thanksgiving vacation elsewhere. Miss MacGregor, health nurse at the Normal college, went to Billings for the health meeting and will visit her sister in Butte.

Dillon Billings Miss MacGregor Normal College Butte

Mansfield visits county seat from Horse Prairie

James Mansfield spent last Friday at the county seat, traveling from his home on Horse Prairie.

James Mansfield Horse Prairie

Tragic Hunting Death in Snowbound Hills of Horse Prairie

Carl Odstrom a 22 year old worker at Charley Carlien ranch Idaho died after getting lost during a hunting trip with companions Carlson and Jamag Adam. He wandered eighteen miles in deep snow near Donovan ranch, was found near the embankment, exhausted and alone. A funeral was held yesterday with a cousin from Butte attending.

Carl Odstrom Horse Prairie Odstrom Charley Carlien Idaho Donovan Donovan Ranch Jtng Miles Butta

Merchants Carnival Aids Baptist Church Fund

The Merchants' Carnival hosted by Baptist church ladies drew a large crowd Thursday evening and raised a substantial amount for the church paying fund. An elaborate program entertained attendees and clever stage advertising was displayed.

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Justice OF Peace Attorney General Silver Bow County Hooker D. Hooker St.James Episcopal Church Phyllis Montana State Normal College Dillon, Montana Mabel Lee Hatch Normal Alma Christensen Olga Anderson Naomi Hildreth Waltz of the Snowflakes Fern Henderson Marian Mellier Jean Ballard Song of the Wind Marcella Humphrey the Soldier Boy Anthony Connelly Hvelyn Nelson Roscoe Cornell Margaret Reese Delia Hudson Mary Gist Danse Gracieuse Evelyn Greenalgh Mary Emily Elliott Mary Schoenborn Agnes Scallon Berceuse Jocelyn” Mary the Golden Erea MR. J. B. Clusey Nocturne Josephine Cushing Menuet Dorothy Potter Gladys Adams Edith Wagner Rachel Smith Meta Gehrmann Fenris Cochran Richter Streabbog Krentalin Jenkins Mari Paldi Grant-Schaefer Krentzlin Bohn Coombs Oley Dennee MacDowell Chaminade Godard Stickles Brahms Paderewski Lainard Risher Paul Bliss Grieg Hahn Turkey Renfro of
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