Beaverhead Post Formed Plans for County Legion Campaign
The Beaverhead Post of the American Legion was organized in Dillon with thirteen charter members. Temporary officers named include Henry Wyatt as chair, Joe Fuller as secretary treasurer, and an executive committee of seven. The group plans a county campaign to recruit 500 members and secure a club house for service members. A house to house canvass is planned and a two dollar initiation fee is charged. Membership is open to all honorably served between April 6 1917 and November 11 1918, including eligible women in uniform.
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Beaverhead
The
American Legion
Dillon
Henry Wyatt
Joe Fuller
F. M. Poindexter
H. A. MacMillan
T. E. Gilbert
W. H. Bucher
Capt. Hawkinson
George Baker
Dr. Curry
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Paris
St. Louis
United States
Daughters of Rebekah Name Dillon for Next District Convention
Beaverhead County sees Dillon chosen as the site for the next Daughters of Rebekah district convention during a Butte district meeting. Officers for the coming year were elected, with Mrs. Bertha Clark as president and Mrs. Jessie Taylor as vice president. State officers Mills Wilder and Anna Sillers addressed the gathering. The next Dillon district meeting date awaits district president's call.
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Butte
Daughters of Rebekah
Boulder
Dillon
Fidelity Hall
Bertha Clark
Mo Iam Lodge
Jessie Taylor
Diana Lodge
Sarah Johnson
Silver Leaf
Lodge
Lillie Beardsley
Jewel Lodge
James
Martha Lodge
Centerville
Annie Berrymas
Miriam Lodge
Chaplin
Elizabeth Smith
J. E. Kline
Olive Keesee
Fred Southcomy
Millie Wilder
Radersburg
State Assembly
Anna Sillers
Helena
Rebekahs
Local High to Meet Central High in Dillon Football Opener
The Beaverhead County High School team will play Central High School of Butte in Dillon Saturday at 2 45 PM at the fairgrounds. First game in years with a promising squad drawn from Wy man Smith to Harold Wilcomb. strong turnout urged by organizers to boost season prospects.
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Central High School of
Butte
Fairgrounds
Beaverhead County
Central High School
Dillon
Wy+man Smith
Francis Staudaker
Andy Smith
Frank Ryburn
Clair Cosgrove
Frank Hatfield
Frank Sweeney
Keith Lloyd
Vern Stanchfield
Alderich Telin
Ralph Cushing
Dan Jewell
Harold Wilcomb
Big Auction Sale At Dillon Horse Sales Yard
Dates set for October 24 and 25 as Dillon Horse Sales company hosts another large auction of horses and cattle. Expect 500 head of horses and as many cattle with strong prices. George E. Ditty manages and BE. Z. Marks is the auctioneer.
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Dillon Horse Sales Company
George E. Ditty
BE. Z. Marks
Opening Big Game Seasons Begin Across Montana Today
The opening day of Montana big game season sees many locals, including Dillon hunters, prepping for deer elk and other game. Deer may be killed through Nov 30 in most counties, with protections in place for several counties until 1921 or 1922. Elk seasons run from Oct 15 to Dec 24 in specified counties, and other game remains protected indefinitely. No licenses required for minors under defined ages. aliens must obtain a $25 alien license to possess firearms. Limitations apply: one deer and one elk per open season, with two elk possible in Gallatin and Park under a special license. Sale of protected game is prohibited except by specific permits. merchants may sell non migratory game outside the state.
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Dillon
United States Department of Agriculture
Montana
Custer
Dawson
Irchland
Rosebud
Yellowstone
Roosevelt
Sheridan
Valley
Carbon
Madison
Park
Stillwater
Sweet Grass
Beaverhead
Gallatin
Fergus
Mineral
Wheatland
Ravalli
Granite
Missoula
Park Counties
Baby Boy Brown Dies in City. Interred at Mountain View
The sixteen day old infant of Mr and Mrs Lee Brown died in the city Saturday and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery.
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Lee Brown
Mountain View
Victory Dance at Dillmont Beavers Invite All Service Men
Beaverhead county service members are invited to a Victory celebration in Dillon at Dillmont park tonight. A large dance, a reception committee of ladies, free dancing for men in uniform, and refreshments in the refectory are planned. Hartwig theatre will broadcast daily World Series baseball scores for service members at no charge.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon
Dillmont Park
Hartwig Theatre
Hartwig
Attorney Rodgers Encounters Wild Cow During Drive Home
Attorney H G Rodgers reports a strange incident after Madison county fairs. In a Nash roadster from Twin Bridges the cow apparently chased the car, leaping and ramming the rear doors, leaving hoof marks and a tale his friends doubt until Mrs Rodgers confirms the strange episode.
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H. G. Rodgers
Twin Bridges
Madison
Mr. Rodgers
Grouse Season Closes As Deer Open Season Begins
The grouse season ended yesterday after a fair but selective run with birds found in hard to reach sites. Forest fires earlier scorched some usual haunts, while today opens the deer hunting season across the state.
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Dillon
U S Revenue Districts Split for Three Western States
The U S revenue districts will be divided into separate Montana Idaho and Utah districts starting today. Dan C Roper says W C Whaley will devote full time to Montana with new offices to open in Boise and Salt Lake. The change aims to condense work by creating smaller district units.
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Montana
Idaho
Utah
Dan C. Roper
Internal Revenue
Washington
Butte Federal Building
W. C. Whaley
Helena
Boise
Salt Lake
Roper
Local Examiner Reporter Spends Sunday in Centennial Valley
T G Hawkins of the Examiner force spent Sunday with relatives in Centennial valley and reports duck and chicken shooting in the area as very good. He was accompanied by A A Gibson.
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T.G. Hawkins
Examiner Force
Centennial Valley
A. A.gibson
Montana Aims to Lead War Savings Drive October 6
Butte Montana director H W Turner urges support for the one day war savings stamp drive on October 6 as Montana races to top the nation in 1919 purchases. He cites Montana second in the Union and outlines thrift as a remedy for high living costs amid postwar peace.
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Montana
Treasury Savings Drive
Site Purchased for New High School Dormitory
The Price Real Estate office reports the purchase of the corner lot at Thompson Avenue and South Atlantic Street from Mrs. Sophia Burfiend for 3000 dollars. The 180 by 200 foot site near the high school will host a dormitory for boarding students, to be ready by next fall though construction may start later.
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Price Real Estate
Beaverhead
Henry Wyatt Appointed Dillon Postmaster
Henry Wyatt, long time Dillon post office employee and county native, succeeds Robert W. Boone as postmaster after Boone resigned to focus on personal business. Wyatt, a World War I veteran and civil service veteran, assumed duties this morning and is praised for merit and efficiency.
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Robert W. Boone
Dillon
E. L. Poindexter
Post Office Department
Henry Wyatt
Wyatt
Boone
Dillon Office
Civil Service
Beaverhead County
Germany
Ens
Dillon Post Ofice
Shie
Noted Entertainer Jerome Schaffer Visits Dillon
Jerome Schaffer arrived in Dillon by motor and to stay several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Magnus. The grand opera singer and impersonator may appear publicly, as Mr. and Mrs. Magnus hosted an informal gathering with friends listening to several musical numbers.
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Jerome Schaffer
C. T. Magnus
Schaffer
Dillon
Idaho Wool Men Kick on Possible Quarantine
Idaho wool growers oppose a pending federal quarantine on all sheep in the state. They blame small migratory flocks for the spread of the disease while larger owners urge quarantine of individual flocks. Government reps say failure to report scabie worsens conditions.
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Boise
Idaho
Bureau of Animal Industry
Adverse Conditions Highlighted in Nationwide Advertisement
The passage notes that the subjects have faced widespread adverse publicity across the country. The phrase underscores systemic negative exposure influencing public perception and attention.
Fans Pick Sides as Chicago and Cincinnati Vie in World Series
Hartwig Theater hosts daily returns from the World Series between Chicago and Cincinnati. Local fans name favorites, with multiple bets supporting Chicago, Cincinnati, and mixed opinions on the outcome reflecting strong sentiment for pitching depth and managerial leadership.
Butte Miner Alfred H. Martin Ends Life in Melrose
Alfred H. Martin a 32 year old Butte miner died from a self inflicted gunshot at Melrose after leaving a hotel to return to Butte He had been in ill health and had threatened suicide His funeral will be held at Melrose with I O O F rites and interment at Melrose cemetery An inquest is set for Thursday morning He is survived by his wife and a sister in the east
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Alfred H. Martin
Butte
Melrose
Martin
Melrose Cemetery
Mrs. F. C. McFadden Retrieves Son From Dana Music School
Mrs. F. C. McFadden returned from Warren Ohio where she placed her son Ralph in the Dana school of music for study and training.
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F. C. McFadden
Warren
Ohio
Ralph
Dana School of Music
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SALE
Bady
Dillmont
Rodgers
U. S. Revenue
H. Turner
Treasury Savings
Harry W. Turner
Union
Silver Bow
Silver Bow County
War Savings Organization
Price Real Estate Office
Thompson Avenue
Atlantic Street
Dillon Boy
Cincinnati
Hartwig Theater
Chicago
Joe Madden
Frank Madden
Carl Price
Roy Stephenson
Eddie Collina
White Sox
Bill Keller
Penny Poindexter
Bill Bucher
Dick Cosgrove
Dug Gilbert
Chi
Atatf Mt
B.A. Clark
Otto Gosman
Judge Kenison
Fred Rife
Anson Baxter
George Main
Sol Sobolsky
Bill Jennings
Tom Dubois
Hugh McCaleb
Dr. Rathbone
Chester Casey
Hi Brundage
Russel Fryberg
Logan
Sammy Wheat
Ed Duff
T. Magnus
Cincinnati Reds
Chris Reed
Ruether
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