Melrose Woman Is Buried Here
The funeral for Mrs. David Evans, 63, who died from an automobile accident near Divide, was held at St. James Episcopal church in Dillon with burial at Mountain View cemetery. Survivors include her husband, four daughters, two sons, and a daughter Elizabeth Jane Evans known in Washington war work. Large Melrose turnout. many local residents attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Evans
Divide
Dillon
St. James Episcopal Church
Jensen
Mountain View
Evans
Melrose
Butte
van Evans
Missoula
Noah Allen
George Bighorn
W. T. Dodgson
Peter Olsen
Howard McDonald
Charles Bennington
Joe Browne
Hillary Tate
David Jones
A. F. Cline
Wise River
E. Vance
John Peterson
Julia Harvey
H. T. Sappington
Florence Streb
W. B. Swofford
Atkinson
Ralph Dutch
Alois Fossier
Jacob Hartwig
Reichle
John Kambich
Hazel
Local Week in Review: Six from Lima Sentenced and More
Six men from Lima face sentences for refusing to work Phil Herman Charles Mitchell and Pat Casey among them Joe Goodwater held for examination by a sanity commission William Jicnny Smith charged with robbery and George Watson given sixty days for refusing to work Depot changes noted Carruthers not in charge of U S S ticket office to focus on freight duties Tom Smith named ticket agent for Dillon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Phil Herman
Charles Mitchell
Pat Casey
Joe Goodwater
William Jicnny Smith
George Watson
Carruthers
Tom Smith
Dillon
Night Classes Start At County High School
Night classes in bookkeeping shorthand and type writing are offered at the county high school. Beginning last night a conversation course in French will be given with classes at the Normal dormitory on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday evenings.
Pershing Letter to Local Babe Born in War's Shadow
Six month old John Pershing Cashmore, son of Mr and Mrs W E B Cashmore, received a letter from General Pershing in France congratulating the newborn. The card notes the christening last Monday and the unusual honor tied to the famed general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pershing
Dillon
W. EB. Cashmore
General Pershing
France
Narrow Escape by Bicycle Rider Clings to Car Hood
Frank Little narrowly escaped Friday afternoon after riding his bicycle into a car. He clung to the hood as the automobile was brought to a stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Little
Marine enlistment of local supply man Richard Hobson
Richard Hobson, formerly with Montana Auto Supply as a supply man the past few months, traveled to Butte last week and enlisted in the Marines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hobson
Montana Auto Supply Company
Butte
Lieutenant Bruce Risley Commissioned After Camp Training
Word received in Dillon last week that Bruce Risley of Wisdom has received his commission as lieutenant. He completed training at the officers' training camp Fort Hancock Georgia during the prior period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Bruce Risley
Wisdom
Fort Hancock
Miss Hatch Returns From Aberdeen Visit
Miss Edith Hatch, instructor in music at the Normal college, has returned from Aberdeen, Mississippi, where she visited relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hatch
Edith Hatch
the Normal College
Aberdeen
Miss
Four room flat fitted in Beaverhead Motor garage
A second story renovation at Beaverhead Motor Company garage is converting a four room flat for Mrs. H. A. MacMillan. The project details a modern layout and upfits to prepare the living space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Motor Company
H. A. MacMillan
Council Holds Special Session on Sprinkling Tax
The city council met in special session last Friday evening to levy the sprinkling tax.
Arrivals in California by George Ainslie Party
George Ainslie writes from Los Angeles that he and his party arrived last week after an overland trip from Dillon. The journey took 18 days to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
George Ainslie
Los Angeles
Dillon
Dillon Man J. W. Frizzell Dies After Beating Illness
J W Frizzell a Dillon farmer on the Wheatland bench died Friday at Curtis hospital after injuries from a Monday horse trampling. Funeral Saturday at the Methodist church with interment in Mountain View cemetery. Survivors include wife Anna Jane Robb and three children J A Louk Lloyd Frizzell and Howard Frizzell plus two brothers and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Frizzell
Wheatland
Curtis Hospital
Methodist Church
Mountain View
S. A. Langdorf
J. Whitbeck
Ired Krause
A. S. Davis
David Ingram
J. Bradley
John Wilson Frizzell
Lagrove
Indiana
Washington
Beaverhead Valley
Birch Creek
the Woods Livestock Company
Dillon
Lakeview
BE. S. Russell
Walla Walla, Wash
Beav erhead County Man Drawn First in Draft Lottery
Harry Marmolejo of Beaverhead County was the first man drawn in the latest draft lottery held last Monday. His number 322 topped the bowl, and the list shows the first 100 names with several from Dillon and nearby towns. The printed order reflects drawing sequence, not classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Marmolejo
Beaverhead County
inHarry Marmello
Dillon
Samuel L. McLean
Apex
Lewis Richardson
Paul Toth, Jr
Butte
Michael
Idaho
James Archie Tlovey
Grant
James Fred Harvey
Wisdom
John Rowland Howell
Frank James Hull
George Albert
Ringold
Town
Joseph Moore
Anaconda
Clyde H. Smith
Frank E. Larson
Harry Charles Norris
Melrose
Haege Granaas
Prisoner-bud Timmons Reported Missing Then Listed as Prisoner
A cowboy named Timmons from Centennial Valley was first listed missing and later reported taken prisoner by German forces. Elk hunters Dr. R. H. Ryburn, Joe Newnes, and C. W. Stallings arrived from Jackson Hole last week each with a fine elk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Timmons
Centennial Vally
Timmons
R. H. Ryburn
Joe Newnes
C. W. Stallings
Jackson Hole
Man Charged With Larceny Over Sheep
George Reban was arrested in the Centennial Valley Monday on complaint by Albert Anderson alleging possession of Andersons sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reban
Centennial Valley
Albert Anderson
Listed Service Men Are Needed For War Effort
Six young men will depart for Jefferson Barracks St Louis to enter the limited service of the U S Army A call for ten more limited service men to report at the same place this month was received but not yet filled Eighteen men were to leave for Camp Lewis for general service but orders to hold up were issued due to Spanish influenza names listed include Edmund K Miller Earl J Bickmore Charles P Carroll John Hieden Leslie H Wmer y Jesse L Swofford Carl Wm Spencer Roderick Smith Harold Capehart George W Curtis Edgar Dotson George William Langdorf Glenn Church John W Swei ch Charles W Mikus Louis P Hoyrup Omar F E Larabee Alfred R Lull
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
United States Army
Camp Lewis
Edmund K. Miller
Earl J. Bickmore
Charles P. Carroll
John Hideen
Leslie H. Wmery
Jesse L. Swofford
Carl Wm. Spencer
Roderick Smith
Harold Capehart
George W. Curtis
Edgar Dotson
George William Langdorf
Glenn Church
John W. Sweiich
Charles W. Mikus
Louis P. Hoyrup
Omar FE. Larabee
Alfred R. Lull
Lloyd & Blair Open New Garage With Modern Machine Shop
The Lloyd and Blair garage on Sebree Street has opened with new machinery arriving daily powered by individual motors. The state’s finest dimensions and a large display room plus offices are fully equipped. Gasoline and air tanks were installed this week and agencies for Stearns Knight Velie cars and Nessler trucks are handled by the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd & Blair
Sebree Street
Stearns-Knight
Pranting Schools Send Beaverhead Youths to State Training
A group of Beaverhead county youths heads to state institutions for military training. Virgil Bostwick and Eugene Free depart with families praying for success, joined by Everton Poindexter and Raymond Garver who will attend the state university without the military program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Virgil Bostwick
I. J. Bostwick
Eugene Free
Lillian Lee
Everton Poindexter
J. B. Poindexter
Missoula
Raymond Garver
State University
Grain Yield Claims High Season Wide
Threshing in the region shows strong crops with winter wheat reaching forty bushels on benchland east of Dilton near the hills. Most ranchers report ten to twelve bushels, while spring wheat also tests well for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilton
Hotel at Lima Robbed of Cash in Barroom
Robbery occurred during the night at the Lima hotel. About $50 in change was stolen from the barroom cash register. No arrests have been made at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Beaverhead County Subscribes Boldly in Fourth Liberty Loan
Beaverhead County far surpassed its quota in the Fourth Liberty Loan, with a target of 380000 and subscriptions exceeding this amount. Frank Hazelbaker relayed the good news to Ninth Federal district headquarters, as the committee emphasizes maximizing subscribers to earn a ship or tank named for the county. Citizens urged to buy at least one bond and report to the committee if not yet subscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Montana
Frank Hazelbaker
Ninth
Federal District
Beaverhead
Hsts
Federal aid planned for spring planting in drought areas
Great Falls Montana September 2 9 federal aid will be issued to farmers in burnt out districts of Montana North Dakota and Washington who did not receive seed grain in seeding down 100 acres this fall The aid pays 5 dollars per acre with a maximum of 100 acres and totals 550 600 for Montana 600 000 for North Dakota and 200 000 for Washington according to G I Christie assistant to Secretary Houston and the seed grain loan office in Great Falls This follows a message from Secretary Houston sanctioning the spring planting aid within remaining funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Montana
North Dakota
Washington
G. I. Christie
Houston
Christie
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Seed Grain Loan Office
Advertised Letter List for Oct 1 1919
Public notice lists names of recipients for unclaimed mail dated October 1 1919 including Byron Pat Pernal Jose Baxter H Bandy Walter Aten Mrs James Carson K P Campbell M A Chesholm Billy Cook A M Connor Miss Argenta Flynn Miss Mary Hughs Miss Mary fin man A I Harmon Charles Leach Mrs Tillie Musselman E Meed George McKnight W J Marsh C F McArthur Angus Murrelle Mrs Sue E Swanstrum John Strong Vera Susa Jack Simmonton Mrs KK M Shaw Olis Stansell B P Sauer Albert BK iL POINDEXTER P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
Pat
Pernal
Jose
Baxter
Bandy
Walter
Aten
James
Carson
K.P
Campbell
M. A
Chesholm
Miss Billy
Cook
A. M
Connor
Flynn
Argenta
Hughs
Mary
Finman
A. I
Harmon
Charles
Leach
Tillie
Musselman
Meed
George
Open Season on Deer Begins Amid Snow Absence
Open season for deer started yesterday and will run until November 30. Local sportsmen anticipate a full bag as the region reports abundant deer, though hunting will improve only after the first snowfall since none has fallen in the mountains yet.
Death of Nicholas Wombacker Shocks Melrose Community
Melrose mourns the passing of Nicholas Wombacker, longtime resident, with Mr. and Mrs. John Gelhaus and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gelhaus among those notified, along with Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Grimes and Walter Grimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
John Gelhaus
Joe Gelhaus
L. T. Grimes
Walter Grimes
Nicholas Wombacker
That
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Guest Preachers
The Methodist church announces Sunday services on Oct 6 with Sunday school at 10, and sermons at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. by Pastor H. G. Adihieabee. Epworth League meets at 7. A preaching at Armtead Friday evening Oct. 4 and at Apex Sunday afternoon Oct. 6 by H. G. Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
H. G. Ad Ihieabee Epworth League
Rev Jensen to Enter Aviation Service
Rev Jensen leaves Dillon on October 15 to join the aviation corps serving his country. He has pastored St. James Episcopal Church, focusing on the church’s pulpit duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
R. J. Jensen
Dillon
Aviation Department
Rev. Jensen
St. James Episcopal Church
Sheriff’s Sale at New Departure Mine
Undersheriff Gosman held a sheriff's sale at the New Departure mine last Friday. O. M. Best bought the property for $15,980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Departure
Gosman
O. M. Best
Keller party to take sheep train to Chicago
Mr and Mrs W H Keller and Mrs Otto Schultz traveled to Alder yesterday. Mr Keller joined Mr Schultz and will help move a train of sheep through to Chicago on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Keller
Otto Schultz
Alder
Mr. Keller
Mr. Schultz
Chicago
Baptist Sunday School Rally and Promotion Day
Rally day at the Baptist Sunday school is next Sunday with classes for all ages. All without a church home are invited and every current member is expected to be present. Mr. R. R. Rathbone, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Sunday School
R. R. Rathbone
Dillon Visit Sees John Davis of Butte
John Davis of Butte is visiting Dillon to spend time with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Butte
Dillon
Dance at Jackson Honors Dillon Guests Tonight
A group from Dillon is traveling to Jackson today to attend a wedding dance hosted by Jesse Finsley this evening. The Baxter-Tonney orchestra will provide the music for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Jackson
Jesse Finsley
Post Office Admonitions On Flu Precautions
City Health Officer Dr. M. A. Walker warns that anyone who ex plects at the post office will be prosecuted amid a Spanish influenza epidemic. With many daily visitors, the warning urges precautions to prevent spread of contagious diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Walker
Beaverhead County Absent Voter Act Notice
Registration books close Saturday at 5 PM for Beaverhead County. If you didn t vote last general election and plan to vote on November 5 you must register by next Saturday. Absent voters may file now for ballots to be mailed after Oct 6. service members may vote by absent ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Alexander Murray Dees In Butte Ranchman
Alexander Murray a prominent ranchman died in Butte last Saturday after an operation. He endured poor health for months but, at 72, withstood the operation. The Dillon funeral was held Monday at the Methodist church with burial in Mountain View cemetery. Born in Ohio, he came to Montana 28 years ago to Beaverhead county and ranched. Survived by two brothers, Senator J. P. Murray and Elza Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Murray
Butte
Murray
Dillon
Methodist Church
Mountain View
Ohio
Montana
Beaverhead County
J. P. Murray
Elza Murray
Visitors and residents fill Dillon with short trips
A barrage of travelers arrive and depart Dillon with many names listed. Mrs Dan Shively J B Webster Albert Metzel Enos Parson Winery Keller Tom Underwood Henry Nickles M Bucy Stewart Felt William Pahnisch R M Cosgrove Hugh Stallings R W Foster R Lane Charley Wilson J Angove Harry Pierce Wilbert Usyiwir AlHrieson Wick Miller Harry Packer James Fejimore George Baker Mrs Harry Williams J S Pils J Bills James Phillips Dodd Nelson Preebury Loya J Lee J W Pendergast Len Halloran W S Tash Herbert Armitage Dorothy Couch Mrs Thomas Sillers visit or pass through Dillon from multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Shively
Butte
J. B. Webster
Lima
Albert Metzel
Alder
Enos Parson
Winery
Keller
Tom Underwood
Bannack
Henry Nickles
Glen
Dilon
M. Bucy
Dillon
Lakeview
Stewart Felt
Elkhorn Springs
William Pahnisch
Grasshopper
R. M. Cosgrove
Hugh Stallings
R. W. Foster
Missoula
R. Lane
Charley Wilson
Horse Prairie
J. Angove
Harry Pierce
Bartte
Wilbert Usyiwir
Dilten
Hedona
AlHrieson
Andrus
Wick Miller
Harry Packer
Monida
James Fejimore
Armstead
George Baker
Missouri
St. Rose Guild
Harry Williams
J. S. Pils
J. 4
Jackson
James Phillips
James Dodd
Centennial Valley
Soren
Nelson
Big Hele Basin
Thomas Preebury
Dry Creek
Wyo
Loya J. Lee
Leadore
Idaho
J. W. Pendergast
Len Halloran
W. S. Tash
Herbert Armitage
Big Hole Basin
Dorothy Couch
Thomas Sillers
Helena
Hughes Ranch Company
Grant
Aged Lady Dies in Dillon Near South Railroad Avenue
Mrs. Cathrine Bell aged seventy eight died Monday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J C Patterson on South Railroad avenue. She was a stranger in Dillon having come a week ago with her daughter Mrs Patterson wife of the new road master. The remains were shipped to Kirksville Missouri yesterday for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathrine Bell
J. C. Patterson
South Railroad Avenue
Dillon Residents Entertain Visitors and Local News
Mr Wilson and family from Canada visit the Cleggs on Horse Prairie while Frank McCabe and wife and Howard Smith visit the Andrus from Boise. Alaska returnee Jim Browne and Dr J Thorkelson in town. C W Robison attends Redmen Judges convention in Dillon. A V Torre from Lima heads to Jefferson dnurrachs St Louis with service men. Archie Main installs an electric piano at the Metlen. Nehaker Gleed recovering after appendectomy from Salt Lake City. Mieming of Portland Loan Co and Elveretta Langdorf arrive to work at the Andrus cigar stand. Roberts builds a road over Badger Pass and takes supplies to Millpoint. Merces Polaris mining man in town. Silver Fissure crew at Polaris, planning more. Don Randolph and wife visit from Argenta for medical care for daughter Virginia with a broken arm. T B Cosgrove from San Diego visits Dillon. city attorney buzz about his return and a joking note from the San Diego Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCabe
Howard Smith
The
Andrus
Boise
Idaho
Jim Browne
Alaska
J. Thorkelson
Dillon
Anaconda
C. W. Robison
Chierro
Redmen
Dillon Lodge
A. V. Torrer
Lima
Jefferson Dniurrachs
St. Louis
Archie Main
Metlen
Henry Gleed
Salt Lake City
Nehaker
John Flaming
Mieming
Portland Loan Company
Elveretta Langdorf
Armstord
Mars
Don Randolph
Litton
Argenta
Virginia
T. B. Cosgrove
San Diego
Calif
R. M. Cosgrove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joh
Rizzell
Pratning Schools
Lila
Patriots
the Methodist Church
Dillon Examiner
Alex Murray Dees
Murray Hospital
Mountain View Cemetery
Mr. Wilson
Canada
B. L. Clegg
War Industries Board
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