Winners at Beaverhead County Fair All Sections
Winners across livestock and farm displays highlighted by top cattle from C M Hansen and Guernsey calves. Sheep, hogs, and various grain and produce categories earned premiums with judges Ralph Spencer, Dan Dansie, and Fred Gilbert noted for panels. Stock judging led by Norman Downing with Lee Martinell second. farm produce showcased oats wheat barley corn turnips and root crops with multiple firsts and special prizes.
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Otto Schultz and Son
Lamb
Hampshire
Shropshire
J. B. Morse
Ralph: Spencer
Bobei
R. J. Dansie
Frank Rife
Fred Gilbert
Norman Downing
Lee Martinell
Carl J. Hanson
A. C. Morrow
Prominent Visitors Attend Bannack Memorial Celebration
Prominent attendees at Bannack Monday for the D. A. R. Memorial Celebration included Hon David Hilger of Helena Congressman Scott Leavitt of Great Falls W K McCormick of Missoula Dr Atwater of Helena Mrs A Rasmussen of Helena Mrs E Broox Martin of Bozeman and pioneers George Bruffley Charles Retallack and George Gauthier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannack
David Hilger
Helena
Scott Leavitt
Great Falls
W. K. McCormick
Missoula
Dr. Atwater
A. Rasmussen
E. Broox Martin
Bozeman
George H. Bruffley
West
Charles Retallack
George Gauthier
Old Camp
Dillon People Take Advantage of Low Rates to Salt Lake
A group from Dillon traveled to Salt Lake City for Labor Day, taking advantage of low rates on the Short Line. Passengers included Carl Mast and family, C. E. Nelson, Miss Dora Nelson, Ernest Nelson, Blair Sprinkle, Dan Henneberry, Albert Baker, Al Simon, Mrs. Alice Selway, Mrs. Hattie Dart, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Salt Lake City
Carl Mast
C. E. Nelson
Dora Nelson
Ernest Nelson
Blair Sprinkle
Dan Henneberry
Albert Baker
al Simon
Alice Selway
Hattie Dart
Former Dillon Man Dies in This City From Ranch
William Henry Conner aged 74 died at his residence in this city last Saturday after a general breakdown due to old age. He formerly lived here and later moved to Bo Adahox where he ranched at Leadore. The funeral was held Monday. He is survived by his wife and several children.
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William Henry, Conner
Hig
Adahox
Leadore
Hunting Season Opens Next Week in Dillon
Dillon sportsmen prepare for the duck and migratory bird opener starting in seven days. Ducks have been migrating over the city with many hopeful for a good season at nearby lakes and Red Rock lake. Montana rules set the season from September 16 to December 15 with limits: 20 ducks, 8 geese or brant, 25 snipe, 2B rails and gallinules, 16 plovers, all totals combined.
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Dillon
Montana Earthquake Relief Fund Grows in Beaverhead
Beaverhead county campaign to aid earthquake relief nears one thousand five hundred dollars with a call for late contributors to send donations to Frank Fliel, chairman, Dillon.
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Montana
Beaverhead
Frank Fliel
Dillon
Montana Earthquake Relief Fund
Most Dastardly and Heinous Crime in Beaverhead County
A mutilated unknown man was found in a gravel pit near Beaverhead river 12 miles south of Dillon. The torso showed a large bullet wound and the victim appeared overpowered, with dismemberment suggesting a brutal murder. Divers searched the river as authorities prepared for an inquest continuing on page 5.
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Beaverhead County
Beaverhead River
Dillon
Ambrose
Henneberry
W. F. Henneberry Ranch
Hunt
Coroner's Verdict On Unknown Man Shot Dead
The inquest held at 2 pm offered no light on the killing of a man whose mutilated torso was found Monday. A verdict declared the deceased unknown and that death resulted from a gunshot wound fired from the back.
Truck Line Operator Records Large Salmon River Move
Hans Lawson of Wisdom operated a truck and passenger line moving goods from Salmon City to Wisdom. The report notes the handling of large quantities including 75,000 pounds and 156,000 pounds of soft goods, detailing routes from Salmon Country to Big Hole Basin.
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Salmon Country
Big Hole Basin
Hans Lawson
Wisdom
Wini
Salmon City
Anaconda Copper Company Donates Marker At Bannack
The Anaconda Copper Mining Company presents a bronze marker to the Montana D A R at Bannack for the site of the old capital and Grasshopper exploration. Family descendants, state officials, and 150 attendees braved a storm for the Labor Day event with speeches by Mrs Rasmussen and Congressman Scott Leavitt.
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Anaconda Copper Mining Company
D.A.R
Ennack
Anaconda Copper Mining Comere
Montana
Lewis and Clark
Bannack
Loft
Jean: Bishop
Beaverhead
Opg
Laura Tollman Scott
Channing- Stallings Jr
Jane Stallings
C. W. Stallings
Ruth Helen Albright
Hope Mathews
Dorothy Walker
Elloise Olmstead
Betty Roe
Dillon Volunteer Fire Dept Bans Incoming Fire Calls After Siren
At a Dillon meeting the volunteer fire department voted to stop receiving telephone calls about fires after the siren sounds. Residents habitually rush to phones to learn locations, causing confusion for central. Firemen policemen and water office staff will handle calls directly to speed up service.
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Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Dillon
Central
Genetral
Shaw's Fast Horse Wins Opening Race at Lewistown Idaho
J. 5 Shaw prominent rancher and regional commissioner received a telegram confirming Shaw's Fast Horse won its first race at Lewistown Idaho. Warren Shaw, in charge of the horse in Idaho, is cited as the son of Joe Shaw who loves a clean running race. The horse is expected to earn further laurels on this trip.
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Shaw
Big Hot Bagin
Fis
Lewistown
Idaho
Joe Shaw
Warren
Beaverhead County Schools Open After Storm
Beaverhead County schools were opened Tuesday morning with many rural students missing registration due to the severe storm. Dillon training school saw lower than usual turnout, while the high school anticipated a larger attendance after improved registrations today. A girls dormitory will operate under the county high school and Wisdom also hosts a high school, boosting expected enrollment.
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Dillon
Beaverhead
Mate
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Peter Peterson
Elza Smith
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Luther
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Leo Rumbaugh
Herbert
Hazelbaker
F. B. Williams
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B Stephens
L. H. Rumbaugh
A. E. Main
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Daughters OF American Legion
York
Salt Lake
Dillon Nimrods
Manhattan
Three Forks
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Willow Creek
Gallatin County
Bannock
Our Commonwealth
Montana State Society Daughters of the American Revolution
D. F. Mooney
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Jenson
William Sharpe
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Washington
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F. H. Garver
Jean Bishop
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