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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1923
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR indicates a planned livestock sale with multiple expectant bidders though details are unclear. The notice references a herd and sale context but lacks concrete dates or locations. Entities are not fully readable.
Farmers from Madison and Jefferson counties head to Dillon for a big public sale by Horse Smith at Sullivan Brothers barn. Key attractions include EB W Geary Lima registered cattle herd, many horses, hundreds of sheep, several dozen chickens and geese, plus various farm articles. Sale starts at ten with registered livestock sale after the southbound train arrives.
Mr and Mrs W F Drummey received notice that their oldest son John prominent Seattle businessman was named president of the National Association of Undertakers. The national convention was in Pasadena last week with representation from major U S cities.
An elderly resident of the Big Hole basin, James Pollison, was taken Sunday by Undersheriff Kellum to the state insane asylum at Warm Springs. He had been released from the state institute a year ago and sent back to Dillon after a deteriorating condition.
A first child, a son, blessed the home of Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Brownfield last Monday evening but died yesterday morning. The community extends sympathy to the stricken young couple.
Fred Carr, former Beaverhead high school student known in Dillon for his voice, has become a member of the University of Idaho Glee Club. The club, led by Harold E. Bangs, tours Eastern Washington and Western Montana after holidays and may perform again at the state normal college, offering Dillon residents a chance to hear him with the group.
The Dillon fire department band performs at the training school auditorium next Monday evening October 9 with band pieces, dances, and vocal selections by individuals. The program features Pie Federation John Noh Bones from the Old Folks M L Lak Vocal Selection Miss Mary Gist A Passing Fancy Freda elwell Fancy Dance Miss Georgia Met en Sabbath Morn Fred Jewell Baritone Solo David Hier Selections from The e a and the Gata oe By oward.
Irving and Byron Orr, cousins, were en route to the upper Medicine Lodge country seeking big game when their Ford car stalled on a steep hill. The brakes failed and the vehicle rolled backward, turning over completely. Both boys were unharmed though the car suffered heavy damage.
Tony Krugliac received a total of two cents as wages due from ex-employer Pete Wood after a suit for twenty dollars and counter claims for eighteen dollars for board and room and 1.76 for horse care. Justice Stahl approved all claims, yielding the tiny balance. Attorney J. H. Kelley defended Krugliac. T. H. Gilbert represented Vooch.
Montana Attorney General Wellington D. Rankin rules that the penalty for nonpayment of taxes is five percent, not ten percent as some interpretations held. He notes an apparent legislative oversight in Chapter 56 of the laws of 1923 and cites the bill’s history to support a unified five percent penalty on delinquent taxes.
Scores of teachers from across the county gathered for the educational meeting in Miles City where 8 H. David of the Normal College presided. Attendees included Misses Nash Sipe Tattersall Mer¢ MacGregor Horton Bridstron Dellenger and many others from Beaverhead County high school and various schools.
Beaverhead high school aims to rebound after a heavy loss to Butter and ride a two week defensive focus into their Saturday game at Anaconda. Guidici replaces an injured regular as coach Waterman returns to finalize lineups while a large crowd travels hoping for a 60 minutes of fight performance.
Commissioner Otto Gosman cites dire road conditions and a 400000 bond as the solution while noting current funds allow only about 23 000 yearly for 2663 miles of roads. He argues culverts and bridges require replacement and tax payers must be informed to consider a highway bond.
President Coolidge urges observance of Navy Day on Saturday with display of national colors and school exercises. Rotary club leads local effort while Edwin Denby receives the letter praising Roosevelt for shaping the modern Navy and urging continued high efficiency and readiness.
Helen Lyle was recalled to Helena in October 1919 by her mother Elizabeth Lyle s death. The funeral was held Sunday. The college will host an annual Hallowe en party Saturday evening with stunts by seniors juniors new faculty and alumni followed by dancing in the recreation hall.
The Lyceum course opens with its first event this Friday evening. The Patton Brothers will perform a futuristic musical concert. Tickets are on sale now at the Thomas Book store.
College Day was observed at the assembly on October 17. Miss Ann Hathaway spoke on annual traditions including the Go College Day the Hallowe en party the May festival and the Commencement Pow Wow. A representation or pantomime of each was then given.
The Montanomal first issued for the fall quarter on October 20. This campus newspaper was created by students last year and covers local school news.
Twenty girls hiked to Barratt's Station Saturday to earn points for the Women's Athletic Association. Honors are awarded on a points scale for sport and athletic activities. They left at 9:30 a.m. and reached Barratt's by noon, returning to the dormitory by 5 p.m. Another hike is planned for next Saturday.
Fourteen candidates are listed to receive diplomas at the autumn quarter close. Names include Ruth R. Anderson Elsie C. Ennis Marjorie Burnham Lenora K. Carnon Frances L. Coyne Elwin Dell Mary Hinshaw Mrs Mary Hogan Wilma B. Marsh Alice Mab bott Mary E. Sullivan Mae H. Titlow Ralph Wright and Elizabeth R. Young. Total seniors number 108 with about two hundred juniors and five or six specials.
Eighteen members gained admission to the Gargoyles last Saturday after tryouts. Initiation ceremonies occurred in the Residence Hall parlors followed by a banquet in the dining room. A red color scheme with carnations and Gargoyles place cards set the scene for the event. The new members include Helen Smally, Stuart Des Rosier, Bertha James, Mas Potsiatts, aca Mur, P James Man Toronroe, Helen re ara Hischman, and Marjorie.
Dillon hunters Jack Nemick Roy Forrester with Henry Greed and Hiram Brundage pursued deer in the Sheep Creek Basin near Leadore Idaho. After separate routes and long waits they found their way back to Mulkey ranch ten miles from Leadore after hours of trudging and misdirection with a fine buck bagged en route.
A humorous catalog from Washington dated records shows odd names and quirks found on United States Veterans Bureau card entries. It lists unusual monikers, mis spellings and composite names alongside common surnames like Johnsons and Smiths, noting scores of soldiers with famous or symbolic names. The snippet highlights the cultural mix in names such as Abraham Lincolns and George Washingtons, and records counts of common names across units.
Joseph A. Jaques is on a lengthy vacation and left several days ago for California. His colleagues note the trip began recently and he has not yet announced an return date.
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