Melrose Woman Buried Here After Fatal Auto Crash
Funeral held for Mrs. David Evans age 63 from Melrose after a Divide accident. Services at St James Episcopal Dillon and burial in Mountain View. Survived by husband four daughters two sons including Elizabeth Jane Evans in Washington affecting war work. Numerous Melrose residents attended.
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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 with arrests and staffing changes
Six men from Lima face sentences for refusing to work. Joe Goodwater is held for examination by a sanity commission. William Jinny Smith accused of robbery and George Watson given sixty days for work refusal. Carruthers loses U S S ticket office charge and becomes freight agent. 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 At County High School Offer Courses
Night classes in bookkeeping shorthand and typewriting are held 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 Welcomes Dillon Babe John Pershing
Six month old John Pershing Cashmore, son of Mr and Mrs W E B Cashmore, received a letter from General Pershing in France congratulating him on his birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pershing
Dillon
W. EB. Cashmore
General Pershing
France
Narrow escape as boy clings to car hood
Frank Little narrowly escaped after riding his bicycle into a moving automobile last Thursday afternoon. He clung to the car’s hood until the vehicle was brought to a stop, avoiding serious injury.
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Frank Little
Marine enlistment of Dorton Hobson in Butte
Richard Hobson, previously a supply man at Montana Auto Supply, listed as enlisting in the Marines in Butte after being in town last week. The note places Hobson’s recent job and his military decision in a single brief item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hobson
Montana Auto Supply Company
Butte
Lieutenant Bruce Risley Receives Commission in Dillon
Word reaches Dillon that Bruce Risley of Wisdom has received his commission as lieutenant after training at Fort Hancock Georgia. Risley completed officer training and was locally celebrated for the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Bruce Risley
Wisdom
Fort Hancock
Miss Hatch Returns From Aberdeen Visit
Miss Edith Hatch the music instructor at the Normal College returned from Aberdeen Mississippi where she visited relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hatch
Edith Hatch
the Normal College
Aberdeen
Miss
Flat being fitted in Beaverhead Garage for Mrs. MacMillan
A four room flat on the second story of the Beaverhead Motor company garage is being repaired for Mrs. H. A. MacMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Motor Company
H. A. MacMillan
Special Session Of Council Raises Sprinkling Tax
The city council met in a special session last Friday evening to levy the sprinkling tax.
Ainslie Party Reaches California After 18 Day Overland Trip
George Ainslie reports from Los Angeles that he and his party arrived in the city last week after an overland journey from Dillon. The travel time was eighteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
George Ainslie
Los Angeles
Dillon
Dillon Man Dies After Beating by Horse Near Dillon
J. W. Frizzell prominent Wheatland bench farmer dies at Curtis hospital after injuries from a Monday horse trampling. Funeral held at the Methodist church with pallbearers S. A. Langdorf J. Whitbeck Ired Krause A. S. Davis David Ingram and J. Bradley. Survived by wife Anna Jane Robb and three children Mrs. J. A. Louk Lloyd Frizzell and Howard Frizzell along with two brothers and one 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
Marmolejo First Beaverhead Man Drawn in Lottery
Harry Marmolejo, from Beaverhead county, was the first man drawn in the latest draft lottery held last Monday. The article lists the first 22 names drawn, with Marmolejo number 322 as the first from the bowl, and notes that the order shown does not indicate classification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Marmolejo
Beaverhead County
Harry Marmello
Dillon
Samuel L. McLean
Apex
Lewis Richardson
Paul Toth, Jr
Butte
Michael James Bow
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 H. Larson
Harry Charles Norris
Melrose
Haege Granaas
Prisoner Timmons Among Missing and Elks Bagged
A Cowboy from Centennial Valley named Timmons was listed as taken prisoner by the Germans after initially being reported missing. Dr. Ryburn Joe Newnes and C. W. Stallings arrived last week from Jackson Hole where each bagged a nice elk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Timmons
Centennial Valey
Timmons
R. H. Ryburn
Joe Newnes
C. W. Stallings
Jackson Hole
Man Charged With Larceny In Centennial Valley
George Reban was arrested in Centennial valley Monday on complaint by Albert Anderson who charges him with possessing a sheep belonging to Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reban
Centennial Valley
Albert Anderson
Listed Service Men Are Needed
Six young men will leave tomorrow for Jefferson Barracks St Louis to enter the limited service of the United States army A call was received Monday for ten more limited service men to report at the same place this month Eighteen men were to leave in October for Camp Lewis for general service but orders last Saturday held up this contingent due to Spanish influenza at Camp Lewis The list includes Edmund K Miller Earl J Bickmore Charles P Carroll John Hideen Leslie H Wmery Jesse L Swofford Carl Wm Spencer Rogerick Smith Harold Capehart George W Curtis Edgar Dotson George William Langdorf Glenn Church John W Sweiich Charles W Mikus Louis P Hoyrup Omar E Larabee and 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 E. Larabee
Alfred R. Lull
New Lloyd & Blair Garage Opens With Modern Fleet
Lloyd and Blair open a new Sebree street garage touted as one of the state’s finest. The 50 by 115 foot facility features a bright machine shop, a plush display room, and fully equipped offices. Agencies include Stearns Knight Velie cars and Nessler trucks with gas oil and air tanks installed. Apartments above are rented.
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Lloyd & Blair
Sebree Street
Stearns-Knight
Beaverhead youths begin military training at state schools
A sizeable group of Beaverhead county youths left for Missoula to begin military training at state institutions. Virgil Bostwick and Eugene Free departed with families reporting their destinations, while Everton Poindexter also left with plans for military study and Raymond Garver chose university attendance without training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Jeriday
Virgil Bostwick
I. J. Bostwick
Eugene Free
Lillian Lee
Everton Poindexter
J. B. Poindexter
Missoula
Raymond Garver
State University
Grain Yield Across Region Boosts Wheat Output
Threshing shows strong grain crops with winter wheat reaching up to forty bushels on benchland east of Dilton near the hills. Most ranchers report ten to twelve bushels, while spring wheat also performs well in this section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilton
Hotel at Lima Robbed of Cash During Night
A hotel in Lima was burglarized last Sunday night with about $50 in change stolen from the barroom cash register. No arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Beaverhead County Subscribes Over Quota in Fourth Liberty Loan
Beaverhead County surpassed its Fourth Liberty Loan quota of 380000 with more than that amount subscribed. Frank Hazelbaker relayed the news from Ninth Federal district headquarters on Saturday evening. The campaign aims to reward top counties with ships or tanks named for them, and residents are urged to buy at least one bond today to avoid being labeled a slacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Montana
Frank Hazelbaker
Ninth
Federal District
Beaverhead
Hsts
Farmers to Get Aid for Spring Planting in Western States
Great Falls Mont Sept 2 There will be federal aid for farmers in burned out sections of Montana North Dakota and Washington the seed grain loan office announces The aid targets farmers who did not receive bids for seeding 100 acres this fall and pays 5 dollars per acre with a maximum of 100 acres A total of 550 600 is set aside for Montana 600 000 for North Dakota and 200 000 for Washington.
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 October 1 1919 Byron
October 1 1919 advertised letters include Byron Pat Pernal Jose Baxter H Bandy Walter Aten Mrs James Carson K P Campbell M A Chesholm Miss Billy Cook A M Connor H Flynn Miss Argent a 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 PM
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 in Local Region
Open season for deer started yesterday and runs until November 30. Many sportsmen plan to take their limit as the wild game is abundant, though hunting remains poor until the mountains receive snow.
Death of Nicholas Wombacker noted in Melrose
Melrose residents Mr. and Mrs. John Gelhaus Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gel haus Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Grimes and Walter Grimes were called to Melrose yesterday by the death of Nicholas Wombacker a well known old time resident of that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
John Gelhaus
Joe Gelhaus
L. T. Grimes
Walter Grimes
Nicholas Wombacker
That
Methodist Church Upcoming Services and Speakers
The Methodist church announces Sunday services October 6 with Sunday school at 10, sermons at 11 in the morning and 8 in the evening by Pastor H. G. Ad ihieabee. Epworth League meets at 7. Armitead worship Friday evening October 4 and Apex Sunday afternoon October 6 by H. G. Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
H. G. Ad Ihieabee Epworth League
Reverend Jensen to Enter Aviation Service
Rev. R. J. Jensen will leave Dillon on October 15 to enter military service in the aviation department. He has been in charge of the pulpit at St. James Episcopal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
R. J. Jensen
Dillon
Aviation Department
Rev. Jensen
St. James Episcopal Church
Sheriff’s sale at New Departure mine seals deal
Undersheriff Gosman conducted a sheriff's sale at the New Departure mine last Friday. O. M. Best won the property for $15,980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Departure
Gosman
O. M. Best
Keller and Schultz Plan Sheep Train to Chicago
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Keller and Mrs. Otto Schultz traveled to Alder yesterday. Mr. Keller joined Mr. Schultz to help move a train of sheep through to Chicago.
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W. H. Keller
Otto Schultz
Alder
Mr. Keller
Mr. Schultz
Chicago
Baptist Sunday School Rally and Promotion Day
Rally day and promotion day at the Baptist Sunday school are set for next Sunday. All without a church home are invited to attend the Sunday school with classes for every pupil, and every member is expected to be present. Mr. R. R. Rathbone, Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Sunday School
R. R. Rathbone
John Davis Visits Dillon From Butte
John Davis of Butte is in Dillon visiting friends.
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John Davis
Butte
Dillon
Dance Tonight in Jackson for Jesse Finsley Wedding
A group of Dillon residents head to Jackson today for a wedding dance hosted by Jesse Finsley. The Baxter Tonney Orchestra will provide music for the event with numerous friends invited.
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Dillon
Jackson
Jesse Finsley
Post Office Urges Flu Precaution Amid Epidemic
City Health Officer Dr. M. A. Walker will prosecute anyone who sp Spitting in the post office. An influenza epidemic grips the city prompting strict measures. With many daily visitors, the public is urged to act cautiously to stop the spread.
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M. A. Walker
Beaverhead County Absent Voter and Registration Notice
Absent voters may secure ballots now for the November 5 election. Registration books close next Saturday at 5 p.m. Those who did not vote in the last general election must register by then. Service members may vote by absent ballot and should arrange this promptly so ballots reach the county clerk and recorder in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Alex Murray Dies in Butte After Operation
Alexander Murray, a noted ranchman, died in Butte last Saturday after surgery. A 72 year old health had declined for months but he withstood the operation. Remains brought to Dillon on Sunday. funeral Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist church. Interment in Mountain View cemetery. Born in Ohio, he moved to Montana 28 years ago and ranched in Beaverhead county. 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
Busy day of visits in Dillon from multiple towns
Residents and visitors fill Dillon today and yesterday with trips from Butte Lima Alder Bannack Glen Elkhorn Springs Grasshopper Armstead Monida Jackson Missoula Helena and other locales. Notables include J Angove Wilbert Usyiwir and James Dodd among many others.
Aged Lady Dies in Dillon After Arrival
Mrs. Cathrine Bell aged 78 died Monday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs J C Patterson on South Railroad Avenue. A stranger to Dillon she had come a week earlier with her daughter Mrs Patterson wife of the new road master at this place. The remains were shipped to Kirksville Missouri yesterday for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathrine Bell
J. C. Patterson
South Railroad Avenue
Diverse Visitors and Residents Seen Around Dillon
Mr. Wilson and family from Canada visit Mr. and Mrs. B L Clegg at their Horse Prairie ranch. Boise couples spend the day at the Andrus. Alaska trip returnees Jim Browne and others noted. Dr J Thorkelson attends Dillon business from Anaconda. Redmen Judges delegate C W Robison returns from Chierro. A V Torner travels from Lima to Jefferson and St Louis with service members. Electric piano at Metlen with Archie Main to host private events. Nehaker Gleed recovering from appendectomy after Salt Lake City trip. John Flaming visits Dillon. Mieming of Portland Loan Co has many friends. Miss Elveretta Langdorf to replace Mel Wilson at the Andrus cigar stand. Wilson returns to Butte. George Roberts builds road over Badger Pass and ships supplies to Millpoint. Polaris mining man J F Merces in town. Silver Fissure crew expands at Polaris. Don Randolph and wife from Argenta bring daughter Virginia for medical care after arm injury. T B Cosgrove from San Diego visits brother R M Cosgrove. San Diego Sun lampoons Cosgrove’s Dillon trip as city attorney.
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
Murray Hospital
Mountain View Cemetery
Dan Shively
J. B. Webster
Albert Metzel
Enos Parson
Winery
Keller
Tom Underwood
Bannack
Henry Nickles
Glen
Dilon
M. Bucy
Stewart Felt
Elkhorn Springs
William Pahnisch
Grasshopper
Hugh Stallings
R. W. Foster
R. Lane
Charley Wilson
Horse Prairie
J. Angove
Harry Pierce
Bartte
Wilbert Usyiwir
Dilten
Hedona
AlHrieson
Wick Miller
Harry Packer
Monida
James Fejimore
Armstead
George Baker
Missouri
St. Rose Guild
Harry Williams
J. S. Pills
J. 4
James Phillips
James Dodd
Soren
Nelson
Big Hele Basin
Thomas Preebury
Dry Creek
Wyo
Loy
J. Lee
Leadore
J. W. Pendergast
Len Halloran
W. S. Tash
Herbert Armitage
Big Hole Basin
Dorothy Couch
Thomas Sillers
Helena
Hughes Ranch Company
Mr. Wilson
Canada
B. L. Clegg
War Industries Board
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