Dillon Schools Open for Year
Dillon schools began the new fall and winter term with strong enrollments as the Normal training school and Beaverhead county high school opened. Teachers, many returning from the east, reported for duty. several new instructors joined the staff and assignments were made for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Beaverhead County
Miss Bettes
Miss Nash
Michigan
South Dakota
Shortt
Ashland
Ullrich
Plymouth
Wis
Nunn
Forth Worth
Tex
Hazard
Gaylord
Mich
Dorchester
New York City
Columbia University
van de Walker
Canton
N. Y
Rust
Galliopes
Ohio
Jones
Innes
Russell
Berkeley
Alice Kelsey
Huntington
Indiana
Laura McDonald
Clear Lake
Iowa
Carrie Burks
Lotta Day
Boulder
Colo
Mary Barnum
Fall Auction Sale Opens Tomorrow at Dillon Stockyards
The first fall auction sale begins tomorrow morning at the Dillon stockyards with C. A. Smith as auctioneer and George Ditty in charge. Under Dillon Horse Sales Co, corraled horses await sale as buyers flock in, hotel rooms booked, and about one thousand head expected to fetch top prices.
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C. A. Smith
George Ditty
Dillon Horse Sales Company
Metlen
Dillon Military Band Presents Open Air Concerts
A band concert will be held tomorrow night at the band stand by the Dillon Military band. Outdoor concerts continue until cold weather stops them, then they move to the city hall for shelter and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Military Band
Biggest Fair and Pow Wow Roundup in Dillon
Beaverhead county gears up for the ninth annual fair and third annual pow wow in Dillon Thursday through Saturday September 14 to 16. Crowds from Montana and Idaho expected with shipments via Oregon Short Line and Gilmore & Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Oregon Short Line
Gilmore & Pittsburgh
Montana
Idaho
Frank Hazelbaker
Cattle Buyer Sues Ranchman Over Arrest Damages
Ike Cohn of Butte sues B. B. Hoffman of Beaverhead county for 5000 dollars claiming damages from an arrest over a cow, which was dismissed at the county attorney's request. He seeks 250 dollars in attorney fees and 30.40 dollars expenses for evidence. Cohn says he bought the cow, proved ownership, and that Hoffman had him arrested improperly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Cohn
Butte
B. B. Hoffman
Beaverhead
Cohn
Hoffman
Beaverhead County
Wm. N. Waugh
Bannack Hunter Accident Injures Miner in Opening Day
Orrie Price a well known Bannack miner was shot and badly injured early Friday when his wife’s gun discharged near Mill Point as they hunted ducks. He was taken to Dillon for care as the nurse and Dr Ryburn attended him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrie Price
Bannack
Mr. Price
Millpoint
Dillon
Ryburn
Desmond
Buicks in Demand and Ford Arrival Prompt Quick Sales
Montana Auto Supply unloaded two carloads of Buick autos which sold immediately to Jorgen Jorgenson of Fox Theodore Nelson and Mrs Mauldin of Dillon and A N Page of Jackson. The 1917 Ford arrived last week and several carloads have been sold already. The Ford features a larger radiator crown fenders and improved parts. Visit the Lafontana Auto garage to inspect the new car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Auto Supply Company
Buick
Jorgen Jorgenson
Fox
Theodore Nelson
Mauldin
Dillon
A. N. Page
Jackson
Ford
Lafontana Auto
Brakeman Narrowly Escapes Stab Wound on Train
Brakeman Keeney of the Oregon Short Line was stabbed by a demented hobo aboard the southbound passenger at Dillon last Monday evening. The assailant, identified as L C Race, fled but was captured nearby. Keeney received treatment for a deep arm wound and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeney
Dillon
L.C. Race
Schulz Family Moves Into Luxe New Dillon Bungalow
Mr and Mrs Otto Schulz and their children moved from Twin Bridges to Dillon to reside in a new South Pacific Street bungalow built this summer by Mert Gould Twin Bridges contractor. The ten room home features baths rooms closets sleeping porches a wide veranda and full basement priced at 10000 dollars.
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Otto Schulz
Dillon
Twin Bridges
South Pacific Street
Schulz
Mert Gould
Newnes Buys Noonans Cleaning Establishment
James Newnes completes negotiations to purchase the clothes pressing and cleaning business on Bannack and Wash street. Newnes takes immediate possession and former owner Jack Noonan joins Western Wholesale Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnes
Noonan
James Newnes
Jack Noonan
Jack
Western Wholesale Company
Funds in Good Shape Balance on Hand August 31 1916
The county treasurer Fred Rife reports for the quarter ending August 31 1916 showing a balance on hand in all funds of 73462.96 as of June 1 1916 and receipts for June July and August totaling 497.14 with a August 31 balance of 48305.63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rife
Beaverhead Club Honors Pioneer Robert T. Wing
The Beaverhead club hung a bust size enlarged portrait of the late Robert T. Wing in the reading room. Wing, a Beaverhead county pioneer and club charter member, died last winter and was beloved by members who recall his longtime Dillon home and friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Robert T. Wing
Wing
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Beaverhead Club
Teachers Institute Set for October in Dillon
Miss Mayme French announces the county teachers institute will be held in Dillon during the week starting October 23 unless dates change. The program is not yet arranged but several instructors will attend and Normal College teachers will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme French
Teachers’ Institute
Dillon
Week of Attractions at Pastime Theatre in Charlotte
The Pastime Theatre schedules a varied lineup with Charlotte Walker in Out of Darkness. Susan Rocks the Boat leads the Triangle feature tomorrow, followed by a Charles Murray two reel comedy. Friday features Ann Pennington in Susia Snowflake. Saturday shows The Masked Rider with Harold Lockwood and May Allison. Sunday features Wm. S. Hart in The Primal Lure and A Dash of Courage. Monday Pauline Frederick stars in The World’s Great Snare. Tuesday Wm. Farnum stars in The Battle of Hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Walker
Susan Rocks
Charles Murray
Paramount
Ann Pennington
Zeigfield
Metro
North Carolina
Harold Lockwood
May Allison
Hart
Moving Picture Stage
Pauline Frederick
Wm. Farnum
Bonds Leave Dillon for California Overland Trip
Dr and Mrs H A Bond depart Dillon yesterday for an overland trip to San Francisco and Los Angeles where they plan to winter and possibly locate. The Bonds, longtime Dillon residents and pioneers in the county, are well known. Rodgers Gilbert have moved their law offices to the former Bond rooms in the State Bank building, a bright set of rooms down stairs off 8S Idaho street.
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H. A. Bond
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Bonds
Dillon
Sunny
California
Rodgers & Gilbert
State Bank
Bond
Messrs
Idaho Street
G. A. R. Flag Raising At Depot Lawn
On Thursday morning September 14 the G A R will dedicate the new flagstaff at the depot lawn with a flag raising and address by Dr Tilden. Other suitable ceremonies will follow and the public is invited to attend.
Attorney Duff to Return to Dillon Friday
Attorney H. B. Duff, who has been handling business in Portland, will return to Dillon Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Duff
Portland
Dillon
Local Guests Dine at Wisdom Hotel
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Baker Chester Gilber and Paul Stahl were Sunday guests at the Wisdom hotel from Dillion Big Hole Basin News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Baker
Chester Gilber
Paul Stahl
Wisdom Hotel
Dilion
Big Hole’ Basin
Heinbach Narrow Escape Leads Him Home With Burns
Frank Heinbach a German worker with Landon and Edinger suffered severe facial burns and blindness after a stove explosion at his mountain camp wagon. Guided by his dog Shep he trekked through rugged terrain to safety with five rescuers reaching him at the London ranch. He remains bedridden at Mrs. Mary Desmond's home with recovery to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Heinbach
Landon & Edinger
Heinbach
Jake’s Canyon
Cottonwood Canyon
Horse Shoe Mountain
Shep
London Ranch
Dillon
Mary Desmond
Dillon Loses to Dupont Powder in Season Finale
Dillon fell 7 to 0 to Dupont Powder Co in the season closer last Sunday. An umpire controversially gave Dupont three scores before being removed, after which Dillon played solidly. Manager McKown's Independents won five of seven games this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Dupont Powder Company
McKown
Independents
National Oil Company Stockholders Meet in Dillon
A meeting of the stockholders of the National Oil company was held in Dillon last Wednesday afternoon to discuss the annual agenda. Directors for the year were elected. The firm is operating in the Big Muddy area with the well down about 400 feet and plans to continue work for months or until cold weather halts drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Oil Company
Dillon
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Laura M. Kress
The
Margaret Older
Stella Henderson
Normal and Training School
Elizabeth Hinshaw
Helena
Pearl I. Smith
Woman's Home Companion
George Baker
Horse Prairie
Carruthers
Association
Tramp Stars
Brakey
Kenney
Rife
Dupont Powder Co
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