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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1918

Page

9

Grim Reaper Claims Beaverhead Soldier in Training

Raymond Anderson 21, rising Beaverhead county youth and Camp Fremont recruit, died of lobar pneumonia at Camp Fremont California. He leaves his mother Mrs Geo Anderson and brother Roger of Butte. funeral with military honors to be held at the Odd Fellows hall in Dillon after his remains arrive.

Frank Stahl Raymond Anderson Stahl Camp Fremont Cal Beaverhead County Ole Crogan Camp Dodge Iowa Anderson Dillon Geo. Anderson Roger Butte Ray Anderson

Mining men inspect Polaris Silver Fissure property

A. J. Seligman and D. J. Fagensen of New York, with Mr. Anderson, visited the Silver Fissure company at Polaris after riding from Butte to Dillon. They spent a day inspecting the Polaris mine and left impressed by the outlook for the year as crews prepare for development. the mine has worked a large crew last year and anticipates extracting high grade silver and copper ore soon.

A. J. Seligman D. J. Fagensen New York Montana Butte Silver Fissure Company Polaris Dillon Anderson

Ten More Beaverhead County Boys Enter Service

A group of ten Beaverhead county youths departed yesterday for Vancouver barracks to enter limited military service. The contingent includes Fred Hungate and Fred Joseph Whitehead, Walter Fagen, Harry Brown, Jay Snodgrass, Nash Barton Barton, John Nelson, James Zahas, Paul Renner, with towns listed as Dillon Dillon Ruth Glen Jerome Jerome Idaho Great Falls Montana Denver and Lima mentioned among the places associated with the men.

Beaverhead County Vancouver Barracks Fred Hungate Dell Clarence Glen Bannack Fred Joseph Whitehead Ruth Nevada Walter Thomas Fagen Lima Harry Lee Brown Dillon Jay Snodgrass Jerome Idaho Nash Benton Barton Denver Colorado John Gardiner Nelson James Zahas Great Falls Mont Paul A. Renner

Man Charged With Sedition After Armstead Arrest

A man identified as Tom Dougherty was arrested at Armstead last Friday and brought to Dillon charged with sedition. Witnesses say he proclaimed he was an LW.W. and defined it as a detective, agent or spy for the Kaiser.

Tom Dougherty Armstead Dillon Dougherty LW. W Kaiser

War Work Committee Forms Precinct Captains in Beaverhead

War Work campaign group met Tuesday evening and appointed precinct captains in Beaverhead county. The seven organizations will be urged in a single combined drive per President Wilson’s request to simplify giving and avoid duplication. Patrons are asked to contribute once to support the sevenfold welfare effort.

Committee On Beaverhead Wilson

Funeral Held for Mrs Melville Lougheed and Infant Son

The funeral of the late Mrs. Melville Lougheed and infant son was held in this city last Friday. The remains were taken to St James Episcopal Church for services conducted by Rev. R J Jensen at two o'clock. Floral tributes filled the chapel and interment was at Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers included Mayor J H Gilbert and other city men. a long line of vehicles accompanied the funeral cortege.

Melville Lougheed St. James Episcopal Church R. J. Jensen Albert Stamm B. N. Stevenson F. D. Willis C. P. Thomas Mountain View J. H. Gilbert W. G. Gilbert H. B. Duff George Banks A. W. Graeter W. B H. Chapman

Who Finances the Hostess Houses in War Time

The Y W C A funds and manages hostess houses at cantonments providing cafeterias nurseries rest rooms and information bureaus. These homes unite officers and privates and extend to France seaports hospitals and recreational centers aiding nurses physicians wounded soldiers and families with meals shelter and letters home.

America Cantonment France

State contests Big Hole homestead entry in Montana dispute

United States hearing in Butte reviewed Charles Franklin's 15 year occupancy and claim to land later titled to him. State alleges the land is school land and states Franklin recognized state rights by working for a lessee. Franklin denies knowledge of any uncle entry and says he acted to secure title once aware.

Charles Franklin United States Montana Franklin L. M. van Ettan Butte State Land Office R. L. Mitchell John Lindsay L. T. Hauberg Big Hole U. S van Ettan Helena

Local visitors stop in Dillon this week

Harry Tucker spent Monday in Dillon from Monida. Ira Walker and Richard Walker were Anaconda visitors in the city this week.

Harry Tucker Dillon Monida Ira Walker Richard Walker

Beaverhead Democrats organize and adopt resolutions

Beaverhead county Democrats met to perfect their campaign organization with W. B. Hartwig as chairman and A. L. Rice as vice chairman. Headquarters opened in the Hartwig theater building. A long list of committeemen was named for numerous local districts. Rallies were canceled due to war conditions and Spanish influenza.

Beaverhead Democrats Beaverhead County W. B. Hartwig A. L. Rice Terry Browning A. L. Stone Hartwig Dillon South Central Lakeview J. 5. Doyle Monida J. B. Egan Lima A. Beardsley Dell D. D

Resolutions Adopted by Beaverhead County Democrats

The Beaverhead County Democrats renew allegiance to democracy and urge victory in World War I through a league of nations. They praise Woodrow Wilson and Montana Democrats in Congress and state leaders, endorse local Democratic administrations, reject I W W and sedition, and present a strong county ticket for voters this year.

Beaverhead County League of Nations United States Woodrow Wilson National Congress Montana Congress Myers Walsh Evans Stewart

Examiner Subscription Notice from Dillon Examiner

The war industries board ruling led to removal of names from the Dillon Examiner lists if subscriptions were not paid by October 1. Readers in arrears are urged to pay to restore or continue service.

War Industries Board Examiner

Elkhorn Springs Attract Visitors And Road Improvements

Elkhorn attracts many visitors to its autumn beauty with red gold and brown colors. A group saw two deer on nearby hills last Sunday. A Badger pass road is being built with work continuing until weather stops it. five foundations for cottages have been laid and more will follow. Villa sites owners plan spring construction and an outdoor plunge plus rest and dressing rooms. Frank Felt bought a sawmill outfit to process lumber for cottages, reducing freight needs.

Elkhorn Springs Elkhorn Badger Pass Frank Felt

Beaverhead Roll of Honor Adds Fifty Names to List

Beaverhead county widens its roll of honor with fifty new additions since last week. The list includes Adair John Morris Lima Andrew Barbis Bicknell Lloyd Hart Dillon Brady Joseph Francis Dillon Busby Charnick L. Bullock Edgar C. Buey Clarence Bath Wm Biery Louis M. Carter Brittian H. Carter Neilaton Churchill Roy Lesley Dillon Cochran Denzil Lakeview Coday Darley Dillon Cranston Chas Edwin Dillon D Ambrosio Angelo M Dillon Davis Robert Wisdom Dunham Claude Wm Daniel Joseph Dracker Ed Edwards Claude Edwards Arthur P Felitz Emmitt H Dillon French Bert Franklin Dillon Gaines Frank Grotzahn Fred Dillon Ganahal Herbert Dillon Garrison Ger Edward Dillon Gelhaus Albert Dillon Grove Carl O Dillon Hoerning Chas Hahn Chas O Dillon Hoffland Henry Dillon Hudson Alva E Hall Benj A Hall James M Dillon Hanks Chas Dillon Hills Richard G Dillon Jensen Nephi Gideon Johnson Frank Knoll Carl L Lyons Walter H Dell Lyons Mark Larsen George Lee Worley Marker David MacDonald Dan F MacDowell Walter Lee Mackenny Walter J MacMenonmay Bartholomew Milhan Albert F Morrison Cecil D Morrow Albert C Nelson Frank Noote John Pucci Domenico Poole James B Reeves Clfford H Rowe James Roth Math Snodgrass Hubert L Spencer Ray Wells Sumpton Robi L Storanssli Jerod C Stanchfield Harvey Severinski John Streit Harvey Russell Tyler Lester Toland Michel.

Beaverhead County Adair John Morris Lima Andrew Barbis Bicknell Lloyd Hart Dillon Brady Joseph Francis Busby Charnick L. Bullock Edgar C. Buey Clarence Bath Wm. Biery Louis M. Carter Brittian H. Carter Neilaton Churchill Roy Lesley Cochran Denzil Lakeview Coday Darley Cranston Chas Edwin D'Ambrosio Angelo M Davis Robert Wisdom Dunham Claude Wm Daniel Joseph Dracker Ed Edwards Claude Edwards Arthur P. Felitz Emmitt H French Bert Franklin Gaines Frank Grotzahn Fred Ganahal Herbert Garrison Ger Edward Dell Lyons Mark Larsen George Lee Worley Marker David MacDonald Dan F. MacDowell Walter Lee Mackenny Walter J. MacMenonmay Bartholomew Milhan Albert F Morrison Cecil D. Morrow Albert C. Nelson Frank Noote John Pucci Domenico Poole James B. Reeves Clfford H. Rowe James Roth Math. Snodgrass Hubert L. Spencer Ray Wells Sum

Subscriptions Near 450000 for Fourth Liberty Bonds

Subscriptions to the Fourth Liberty Bond drive continue at the county office of Frank Hazelaker. Total funds approach four hundred fifty thousand with a $280000 allocation. About 30 percent of county residents have subscribed, enabling four service stars on the county Liberty Loan flag.

Frank Hazelaker

Funds Reached France for Orphans of War Aid

Two hundred dollars from this county reached the French association of orphans, with a grateful acknowledgment. Each child receives France a day for maintenance, while the rest of living costs are covered by friends. Children live in small cottages, grouped with shops and school, under a house mother, learning hand work and schooling.

French Association of Orphans France

Prominent Madison County Men Charged With Grand Larceny

Helena report states Austin A. Linder and James P. Darnutzer prominent Madison county stockmen were arrested on grand larceny charges over a cow theft from rancher William Cocanougher of Twin Bridges. Bail set at $1,000 each. The case ties to the cow now in possession of Robinson after purchase from the two men and a broader inquiry into sheep theft by Tom Jackson and associates in Beaverhead and Centennial valleys.

Helena Austin A. Linder James P. Darnutzer Madison County William Cocanougher Twin Bridges Frank C. Lavigne Linder Ruby Valley Stockmen’s Association Beaverhead Madison National Forests Justice of the Peace Foreman Virginia City Cocanougher McHessor Creek Robinson Darnutzer Montana Lavigne Beaverhead County Tom Jackson Marney Albert Frenchy Albert Anderson Centennial Valley Justice Court Dillon

Ed Sullivan Visits City from Leadore Idaho

Ed Sullivan arrived in the city yesterday traveling from Leadore Idaho. The entertainer is touring the area and meeting local residents.

Ed Sullivan Leadore Idaho

Carrs Spend Few Days in Dillon From Dell Home

Mr and Mrs F M Carr are spending a few days in Dillon from their home at Dell as listed in this short local note.

Mrs. F. M. Carr Dillion Dell

Beaverhead Boy Cadet Ole Crogan Dies of Influenza at Camp Dodge

Beaverhead county mourns Ole M Crogan who died October 6 at Camp Dodge Iowa from Spanish influenza. Born in Clarkfield Minnesota 27, he lived in Dillon a year, married Elizabeth Ivanus June 20, a Dillon girl. Survived by his wife, father and brother.

Beaverhead County Ole M. Drogan Camp Dodge Iowa Dillon Ole M. Crogan Clarkfield Minn Elizabeth Mary Ivanus Crogan Missoula Billings

No More Soldiers to Go Ordered by Local Board

The local military board halted entrainment of further contingents due to Spanish influenza. One more limited service contingent and eighteen general service men for Fort Worden had their entrainment dates cancelled. The board spent Monday and Tuesday examining September registrants and will continue at sixty per day until all are checked, then publish the master list drawn from September registrations.

Fort Worden

Hearts of the World Cancelled Due to Orchestra Disbanding

The management of Hartwig cancels the film Hearts of the World with orchestra for now. He hopes to reschedule when the full ensemble can perform together.

Boatman Visited Town from Monida Yesterday

R. H. Boatman arrived in town yesterday, coming from Monida, fueling local talk and setting up meetings for today.

R. H. Boatman Monida

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