Overcrowded Dillon Schools Prompt Bond Discussion
Dillon district school board plans a mass meeting at 8 15 p m next Saturday at the courthouse to discuss adding classrooms amid crowded conditions and the potential bond issue. The board also considers enlarging the present building and appointing a truancy officer as enrollment rises from 396 to about 446 students with nine rooms in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Court House
C. S. Haire
Helena
Montana
Treble Clef Club Concert At Dillon Theatre
The Treble Clef Club under Mrs J B McKinney presents a Friday December concert at Dillon Theatre featuring Mia McPherson and Miss Mary Carroll with a thirty voice chorus. Reserved seats are 75 and 50 cents with tickets on sale Thursday at the post office store and a stage reception after the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa McPherson
Mary Carroll
Dillon Theatre
J. B. McKinney
Mia
Elaa McPherson
Mesdames Allen
Scott
Graeter
Rife
Norris
Jacobs
Morton
Cushing
Cunnard
Lovell
Rich
Jeffreys
Mott
Featherly
Carson
Thormyer
Peterson
Burfeind
Altos
Mesdames Stolle
Thomas
Orr
Badcon
Bishop
Ross
LaBeau
Hawley
Tattersall
Post Office
Graeter Grocery Co Formed From Farley Purchase
A deal this week transfers part ownership of Farley Grocery Co to E. L. Hall and forms the Graeter Grocery Co. Jas T Kurley sold his interest. Farley assumes liabilities and will collect old accounts. Inventory work is finishing, new firm starts Dec 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Farley
Farley Grocery Co
E. L. Hafl
Dillon
Jas. T. Kurley
E. L. Hall
Graeter Grocery Co
Farley
Six Shooter Affair Binds Two Gamblers for Court
Russell and Bert Bradley, both labeled gamblers, were bound over to the district court on assault charges following a Thanksgiving night confrontation with Jake Sample known as Grover. The incident occurred at Grover's room above the Oak saloon after a dispute over debt and a gambling game.
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Russell
Bert Bradley
Jake Sample
Grover
Bradley
Russel
Tom
Scotty
Bruce
Rich
Barbour
Robison and Melton
District Court
Notable chase ends with a long pursuit
Otto recalls Jeffries as a brisk walker who struggled to keep up as they bagged a goodly share of the birds. He notes Jeffries seemed near collapse upon reaching town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto
Jeffries
Teachers Examinations Held in County High School
A two day teachers examination took place last Friday and Saturday in the county high school building led by County Superintendent Ketella Mae Rich. Ten teachers participated five for 2nd grade and five for 3rd grade certificates. Papers not yet corrected. 2nd grade candidates included Malissa Snyder Nellie Snyder Georgia Andrus Blaine Ford Burtch Pagevilles Mae Boone Minnie Boone Dillon. 3rd grade candidates included Ethel Penne Bozeman Adda Ford Lima Nellie Williams Lima Mattie Petty Bedrock. Mary Rodgers’ papers were sent to Miss Rich for correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketella Mae Rich
Malissa Snyder
Nellie Snyder
Billings
Georgia Andrus
Blaine
Ford Burtch
Pagevilles
Mae Boone
Minnie Boone
Dillon
Ethel Penne
Bozeman
Adda Ford
Lima
Nellie Williams
Mattie Petty
Bedrock
Mary Rodgers
Farlin School
Missa Rich
Land contest favors Silver for residence proof despite no appearance
William S. Silver of Beaverhead county won a Helena land contest by default after not appearing at hearing. The Register and Receiver found Silver resided on the homestead, having begun cabin construction before the six month residence period ended, and recommended dismissal of the contestant Julia K. Tong's case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Silver
Beaverhead County
Anya
Helena
Register
Freeman
Land Office
Silver
Julia K. Tong
John Benn
Butte
Normal College Triumphs Over High School In Thanksgiving Tilt
At Dillon Theatre on Thanksgiving afternoon Normal College defeated the high school team 17 to 14 after a tight second half rally. The early lead belonged to the high school squad but Normal tied it at 14 all before pulling ahead in the final minutes amid subdued crowds and few minor scuffles.
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Dillon Theatre
Beaverhead Case Reversed To Cascade County For Trial
The Supreme Court reversed Beaverhead county district court in Bond v Hurd, remanding with orders to grant the change of venue to Cascade county. The suit seeks payment for medical services by Dr Miller and labor by Williams, assigned to the plaintiff. The court found the emergency cited for Dr Miller not sufficient to hold the defendant liable.
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Supreme Court
Beaverhead County
Anaconda Standard
District Courtly
H. A. Bond
C. S. Hurd
Cascade County
Wiliam Waltern
Dr. Miller
Williams
James J Jeffries in Dillon at the Davy Crocket
James J Jeffries appeared in Dillon Friday evening in the new Davy Crocket. The actor delivered a solid performance and a live, athletic finishing boxing bout with trainer Joe Kennedy stood out as a feature. On Sunday he dined with manager Wikidal and hunted mallard ducks and chickens at Thorpe Livestock Co.
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James J. Jeffries
Dillon
Davy Crocket
Jeffries
Joe Kennedy
Wikidal
Dillon Theatre
Otto Leach
Mr. Wickidal
Thorpe Livestock Co
Big Day Clears Taxes at County Treasurer Office
County Treasurer Ben Stevenson and County Clerk Baker report heavy tax receipts this week with about $85,000 collected of a $110,000 assessment. Delinquent taxes expected between four and five thousand dollars, down from three thousand year ago. The Oregon Short Line paid $20,455.51, the largest tax payment ever received in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Stevenson
Stevenson
Baker
Oregon Short Line
Treble Clef Club Concert Opens Conservatory Season
The Toronto Conservatory of Music inaugurated its concert season with a piano recital by Mrs. Elan MacPherson in Association Hall. A large audience of musicians and students praised her Chopin Ballade in A flat and Beethoven Sonata Op. 26, noting a poetic and musicianly interpretation.
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Toronto Globe
Conservatory of Music
Elan MacPherson
Association Hall
Conservatory
A. L. and Clark Anderson Eye Ruby Horse Purchase
A. L. Anderson and Clark Anderson appear in the Ruby section with plans to buy a large group of horses this week.
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A. L. and
Clark Anderson
Amusement Week Brings Fluhart Stock Co to Dillon
Dillon audiences will see the Fluhart Stock Co from Bozeman perform a week of comedies and melodramas led by The Little Gypsy. The program includes The Man of Mystery My Uncle from Japan A Homespun Heart Only a Farmer's Daughter and a Saturday matinee of Best Lynne. Seats are on sale at Jasper Nelson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Amerticas
Fluhart Stock Co
Bozeman
Hangea
Japan
Best
Lynne
Jasper Nelson
Little Folks Celebrate Orlando Connelly's Ninth Birthday
A large group of Orlando Connelly’s young friends gathered on Thompson Ave to mark his ninth birthday. Guests included Sallie Williams Dannie Tritt Eva Tritt Lawrence Price May Price Alice Haining Carl Haining George Haining and many others in a festive community gathering.
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Orlando Connelly
Thompson Ave
Sallie Williams
Dannie Tritt
Eva Tritt
Lawrence Price
May Price
Alice Haining
Carl Haining
George Haining
Mabel Phillips
Edith Phillips
Olive Sapp
Zeta Coon
Ara Sapp
Edna Coon
Chester Coon
Clarence Coon
Ninla Coon
Freda Robb
Sid Wilson
Floyd Wilson
Lannie Wilson
Harry Romain
Eden Evens
Nall Evens
Floy Evane
Ethel Roberts
Harley Cupp
Charley Cupp
Kris Daniels
Josephine Erwin
Lottie Daniela
Homer Kent
George Kent
Lindley Phillips
Marie Owens
Hugh Dart
Raymond Barnette
Marion Leach
Candace Landers
Lizzie Bryant
Marvel Landers
Mary Bryant
Cora Bryant
Goldie Mast
Alice Mast
Mabel Stanfield
Alice Patrick
Orlando Maat
Martin Connelly
Nora Connelley
Nancy Coon
Eugene Coon
Floy Hood
Lawrence Hood
Erma Foster
Kern Hinkley
Shortage in New Zealand Sheep Flocks Reported
A New Zealand cor respondent notes a continuing fall in sheep flocks with a drop of 673 747 the past year and 2 061 921 the year before last. The colony now holds 13 289 537 sheep the lowest in thirteen years. Global shortages in wool and mutton worsen the statistical picture alongside the United States South Africa Great Britain Australia and New Zealand.
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Chicago
New Zealand
Glasgow
United States
South Africa
Great Britain
Australia
Short Line Carpenters Repair Freight Depot
A force of Short Line carpenters worked this week making needed repairs at the freight depot and other warehouses belonging to the company.
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Dillon School District
Miss Dorchester
Misa Leland
Miss LaBeau
Miss Paxton
Misa Myers
Misa Tattersall
State Normal College
The
Reapers
Chapisson
Moszkwoski
Elsa MacPherson
Ladies of the Club
Lonely Rose
Hermes
Piiano
Marie
McKinney
Miss Carroll
Gounod
Mascagni
Schubert
Liszt
Slim
Helena Land Office
Verhead County Man
Normal Retrieves
Crack
Treble Clef Club
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