City Council approves purchase of chemical engine
At the regular meeting Mayor White and Aldermen voted to authorize the Dillon volunteer fire department to buy a chemical fire engine from F. M. Gray of Minneapolis. The device measures about 8 by 4 by 9 feet and holds 55 gallons, with 100 feet of hose and safety gear. The fire alarm system received a $204.15 upgrade and is functioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Melton
Phillips
Rounds
Wemple
Monroe
Knapp
Orr
T. Mulaney
Idaho
Glendale Streets
Elliott
Sagaman
F. M. Gray
W. 3. Nott Co
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Badcon
W. W. Wilson
Phillips Live Stock Company
Water Committee
Cora
Sach
Council
Death of Louis Theodore Michelson in cholera infantum
Louis Theodore Michelson aged sixteen months died in the city Sunday morning from cholera infantum after a brief illness. His parents Mr and Mrs Louis Michelson mourn a prior loss from diphtheria. A double funeral was held yesterday afternoon conducted by Rev Dr Martin of the Presbyterian church. Community sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Theodore
Louia Michelson
Martin
Presbyterian Church
Sheepmen George W. French and J. Haines Visit Town
George W. French and J. Haines, two sheepmen, were seen in town yesterday according to local report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. French
J. Haines
Progress on Lemhi railroad accelerates toward Salmor
A Salmon Recorder observer reports rapid progress on the Lemhi line from Armatead toward the hill, with two steam shovels added and more heavy work expected. Chief Engineer Bacon predicts completion to Salmon by January, barring rail and tie shortages, as massive earthmoving continues.
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Bacon
Salmon
Attistead
Old Grant
Armatead
Recorder
Salmor
Lemhi
Rain and mud spoil Dillon county fair
Rain slush and mud plagued the Dillon county fair week with only three days completed and Thursday’s program moved to Friday. Despite cancellations and losses the crowds stayed patient with events like two year old races and the bucking bronco drawing cheers as organizers hope better weather will help repay debts.
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Dillon
Poctaello
Dose
Butte
Tuesaday
Sparke
Public School Opening in Dillon Sets Bright Prospects
Dillon public schools started the new year after summer vacation with enrollment and promotion activities. Superintendent Grant E. Finch leads the program while Addie E. Bettee directs primary grades and Theodore Showdy oversees the supervision. music supervisor position to be announced. The district aims to model state standards in partnership with the State Normal College.
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Dillon Public Schools
Finch
Prospecta Bright
Dillon
State Normal College
Music Supervisior
Grant E. Finch
Addie E. Bettee
Theodore Showdy
School Board Members Listed for Enrollment Totals
The document lists total enrollment as 318 and names the school board members including Leonard Eliel as chairman John Bishop George W. Dart J. W. Gilbert A. L. Stone and R F Tatter gall as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Eliel
John Bishop
George W. Dart
J. W. Gilbert
A. L. Stone
R. F. Tattergall
Bales and Jones Expand Big Hole Basin Holdings
Anaconda reports Bales and Jones buy the Bender and Dunbar ranch for 40000 dollars, bringing their Big Hole holdings to about 8000 acres. O B Canfield and T J Murray helped close the deal. the partners plan more purchases. They use the land for hay production and cattle fattening with 2000 feeders already at work and plans to grow the herd for coast markets.
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Anaconda
Bales & Jones
Big Hole Basin
Bender & Dunbar Ranch
O. B. Canfield
Big Hole Country
Swamp Creek
Idaho
T. J. Murray
Wisdom
Wisdom Hotel
Metropolia
the Basin
Messrs. H. Bender
Ben Dunbar
Canfield
Stanford W. Davis Dies in Helena Montana
Stanford W. Davis died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Smith on South Pacific street at 5:20 this morning. Tuberculosis caused the death after a four year struggle. he came to Montana two years ago seeking relief from altitude. He was born in Vanceburg Kentucky in 29th year. He leaves a wife and two young sons aged five and three. Funeral services will be held at 2:45 tomorrow afternoon from the Smith home.
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Stanford William Davis
John B. Smith
South Pacific Street
Davis
Montana
Mr. Javis
Vanceburg
Kentucky
J. B. Smith
Poorest Duck Season Reported by Local Hunters
Duck hunters report historically poor conditions in the section with light bags. They say few will violate the new law limiting shooters to twenty ducks a day and expect stiff enforcement.
Enrollment at Normal College Shows Strong First Day
Enrollment at Normal College was large with fifteen more students on the first day than last year. Listings include numerous names from Dillon Sheridan Livingston and Belt plus many towns, with about twenty men employed on Wadaw’s claim and a large body of high grade ore found. Mining men predict Bannack could become a leading Montana district if a mill is installed.
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Dillon
Jessie C. Poindexter
Edith Remsey
Alberta Andrus
Elizabeth Sutherland
Cecil Perry
Alice Conway
Joseph F. Allerton
Idanda Baker
Anna Melton
Josephine M
Roth Griffin
Raymond
Lucy J. Lillard
Cora A. Lillard
Columbia
Falla
Florence J. Olsen
Maude R. Walsh
Rollins
Etta C. Reynolda
Jeasie M. Reynolda
Jemay
Constance K. Bracket
Edith M. Brackett
Belt
Maud A. Arthur
Ellen M. McDonald
Gladya Winters
Meridian
Idaho
Nora L. Gentry
Stacey
Pauline H. Stadler
Ovade
Stella M. Armentrong
Howard
Carrie Raemuseen
Kilgore
Anna L. Pfiffmer
St. Paul Park
Mino
Josephine C. Lily
Dayton
Genevieve Alberton
Haley
Georgia Pearl Canton
Malta
Eva C. Higgine
Dorsey
Ada L. Hurd
Jessie M. Montgomery
Chinook
Kathryn M. Dan
Billings
Joseph Carroll
Spokane
Wash
Agnes M. Roasiter
Walkerville
Fern E. McWethey
Canyon Creek
Ethel B. Dauterman
Alder
Louise J. Johnson
Race Track
Ida C. Berg
Lennep
Agnes J. Madsen
Abgarokee
Dora M. Hart
Blao
William L. Williamson
Dell
Knap May
Stevensville
O. Fay
Gasaway
Forsyth
Mamie Curry
Great Falls
Messia
Dunn
Hand
Montana
Nevada
Bannack
Mining Revival Promises Bannack to Be Producer Again
Visitors report a new era of activity at Bannack old camp as the Golden Leaf mines, under lease to Measre, show promise of reviving the area's production. The week-long visitor interest suggests Bannack's sustained comeback in mining.
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Bannack
Golden Leaf
Measre
Work Begins at Beaverhead County High School
Seventy one students enrolled at Beaverhead County High School over yesterdays and todays sessions: about average for the institution. The faculty remains the same with two department changes Latin and Domestic Science.
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Beaverhead County
W. K. Phillips
Southwestern Kangaa College
Winfield
Kanass
Widith McDowell
Colorado
Knangas
Stout Institute
Menomonee
Wisconsin
K. D. Willis
Success
Chicago
Ilinois
J. R. Foote
University of Washington
Seattle
Misa Paxton
Dillon
Misa Mataon
Albert Lea
Reception at Monroe Home Honors Schakleford Guests
Prof and Mrs J K Monroe hosted a delightful reception at their Atlantic Street home Saturday afternoon and evening in honor of Mrs Eidaon, Judge and Mrs Schakleford and Miss Arlene Schakleford of St Louis. Julia Anderson welcomed guests at the door as rooms glowed with pink and white flowers.
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Mra
J.K. Monroe
Atlantic Street
Mra. Eidaon
Schakleford
Misa Arlene Schakleford
St. Louis
Visitor from Spokane Arrives in Dillon Today
Misa Nickum of Spokane arrived in Dillon today after visiting the W. J. Crowell home near Dell May indicate a family or social visit and marks a local inbound traveler reporting in the community bulletin.
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Misa Nickum
Spokane
W. J. Crowell
Dell
Dillon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Martyn Fitch
Centennial Valley
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railway
Delta Dorchester
Margaret Pearson
Margaret Rosa
Bertha K. Malone
Maud Stone
Elise King
Lydia Roberta
Elizabeth Jones
Alma van de Walker
M. L. Innes
Bender and Dunbar Ranch
Bales
Stanford W. Davis
Normal College
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