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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1920

Page

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Dillon Man Honored by Montana Pioneers in Great Falls

John F. Bishop a leading Dillon citizen was chosen president of the Montana Pioneers association at the state meeting in Great Falls last week. Martin Barrett elected a vice president. Also attending were Mrs. Martin Barrett, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Graeter and Elza Murray.

John F. Bishop Dillon Montana Pioneers’ Association Great Falls Martin Barrett A. F. Graeter Elza Murray Lewistown Missoula Tom Mee Teague Deer Lodge J. A. Sanders Helena J. D. Conrad Frank D. Brown Phillipsburg Mbeaverhead Gallatin John F. Work Granite G. W. Morse Garfield T. D. Moody Glacier Helen P. Clark Hill Howell Harris Jefferson F. Tuttle Lewis and Clark Thomas Cooney Lincoln F. Ralston Madison Thomas Seaton Meagher A. Burchardt E. L. Marble Musselshell T. West Park George A. Bruffy Phillips Ben D. Phillips Powell Mary Valston Roosevelt J. W. Culbertson Ravalli R. W. Nichol Richland R. W. Ralston Rosebud H. Erwin Saunders M.L. Boyer Silver Bow Edward Burke Teton Nat Collins Valley C. C. Sargeant Treasure Camp Wheatland Perry Moore Yellowstone Paul McCormick Kate McCormick W. J. McCormick Fort Owen Missoula County Lond Daughters of Pioneers Geo. R. Porter Butte Nye H. Black Livingston Lottie M. Rumsely Cornelius Hedges, Jr Maude Boynton Libby Wakefield Way

Successful shoot held at Dillmont Sunday

Dillon Rod and Gun club hosted its regular monthly shoot at Dillmont park. Thornton and Brundage defeated Nick Birrer and Roy Forrester for the Manhattan team cup, with Thornton winning the Schulz Challenge medal and Brundage securing the Dillon Red and Cup. visitors included Webster and Theil from the Lima club.

Thornton and Brundage Dillmont Park Dillon Rod and Gun Club Nick Birrer Roy Forrester Kalispell Thornton George Gosman Obey Eee W. B. Hartwig Birrer Dillon

Saccharin Use Banned by State Health Board

Helena reports complaints of saccharin adulteration in soft drinks sent to county attorneys by H. M. Shea director of foods and drugs division. State board has prohibited saccharin for over a year and warned bottling concerns. it is 500 times sweeter than sugar and deemed substitution violative of federal regulations.

Helena H. M. Shea Division of Foods and Drugs State Board of Health Board of Health Butte Federal Bureau of Chemistry

Christian Science Services in Dillon

Christian Science Society of Dillon on Yeaman block Center Street announces Sunday services at eleven o'clock with the subject Matter all are welcome to attend.

Christian Science Christian Science Society of Dillon Yeaman Block Center Street

Last Day to Register in November County

Registrants must enroll by Friday at 5 p m with Miss Vera Baker county clerk. About 600 names added since August 15 and several hundred more should register to vote. Soldiers and residents who did not vote in the last general election must also register. Find a precinct registration agent if not in the county seat.

Vera Baker

Smilin' Through Pleases Dillon At Butte Performance

A large Dillon crowd traveled to Butte to see Jane Cowl in Smilin' Through at the Broadway. Attendees praised both the star and her admirable company. among those listed were Mrs. E. O. Selway, Miss Fern Andrus, Mrs. G. T. Paul, Otto Galloway, Harry Andrus, Misses Mille and Clara Adams, Mrs. George Covall, Mrs. J. B. Morse, Mrs. Clara Chapman, Mrs. A. G. Williams, Mrs. Wm. Bernstein, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cluley, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Mayfield, Dr. Robert Clark, and many others.

Dillon Butte Jane Cowl E. O. Selway Fern Andrus G. T. Paul Otto Galloway Harry Andrus Misses Mille Clara Adams George Covall J. B. Morse Clara Chapman A. G. Williams Wm. Bernstein J. B. Cluley H. D. Mayfield Robert Clark

Dillon People Hear Cox Speak at Butte

A sizable Dillon contingent traveled to Butte last Thursday to hear Governor Cox of Ohio, Democratic presidential candidate. Cox spoke from the county courthouse steps to a large open air crowd, impressing local Democrats who believe he will lead to victory on November 2.

Dillon Butte Governor Cox Ohio United States Cox County Court House

Motion for New Trial Overruled in Sheriff Murder Case

The district court overruled the motion for a new trial for Albert Yek who has been sentenced to death for the murder of Sheriff Co. K. Wyman. Judge Smith heard the motion yesterday and it is expected the case will proceed to the supreme court.

Albert Yek Co. K. Wyman Smith Supreme Court

Vacation Ends As Dillon High School Reopens

High School opens with Leroy Beam as principal and an enrollment near 150 plus a larger Normal training school attendance. New faculty includes Mrs Willis Miss Connell Miss Barcus Miss Lehr and others. Normal college delays fall session to September 27 to accommodate summer teachers and students.

Leroy W. Beam Beam Dillon Big Timber Sweetgrass County C. D Willis Miss Connell Christina Barcus Connell Willen Lehr Helen M. Davis Miss Davis 8. E. Davis The Normal College Marjorie Fulkerson Ruth Weenink Weenink Michigan John Quimby Josephine Numbers Viola Cluplf Knudson Department of Science Mabel Miles Eva M. Coffee Miss Wharton

Distant Rexall Convention Notice In St Louis

Potts, a well known druggist, leaves later this month for the east to attend the national Rexall drug stores convention in St. Louis. A major feature is a race of Rexall Homing pigeons trained to fly in pairs within 500 miles of the city.

Potts East Rexall Drug Stores Rexall St. Louis

Roosevelt Jr. speaks to Dillon crowd in campaign swing

A large Dillon crowd heard Teddy Roosevelt Jr on a Thursday afternoon as he campaigned for the Republican national ticket. He delivered a brief speech focusing mainly on opposing the league of nations. Frank Hazelbaker met the Roosevelt party in Lima and escorted them to Dillon, where he was introduced by Hon. Frank Eliel.

Dillon Teddy Roosevelt, Jr Roosevelt Republican National League of Nations Frank Hazelbaker Lima Frank Eliel

Rancher Roy Lund Arrested On Grand Larceny Charge

Sweetwater area rancher Roy Lund was arrested Saturday evening after Nels Christiansen swore out a complaint accusing him of stealing several head of colts.

Roy Lund Sweetwater Nels Christiansen

Straw Vote At A Potts Drug Store Hopes To Predict President

A secret straw poll starts on the 15th at A Potts drug store with daily tallying and posting. Similar Rexall store contests across 8000 outlets aim to forecast the U S president, with results telegraphed to Boston for compilation and local posting.

A. Potts Rexall Drug United States Rexall Woodrow Wilson California New Hampshire Hughes Rexall Drug Company Boston

Sale of Rams Will Reach Thousands

Salt Lake City report on the National Wool Growers association ram sale held Aug 30 to Sept 3. Total receipts expected near 125000, down from 220000 in 1919. official figures due early next week. Top price reached 1300 for a two year old Ramboillet sold by a California firm. Largest flock sold 125 rams at an average of 100 each.

Salt Lake City National Wool Growers’ Association R. Marshall Association California

New Methodist Minister Arrives in Dillon

Rev. Edward Smith and his wife arrived from Bozeman by car and settled in the Dillon Methodist parsonage. He was appointed to lead the local church, succeeding Rev. H. G. Humphrey who heads churches in Billings. Humphrey and family moved to Billings last week. Smith is familiar with Beaverhead County from prior work as superintendent of church activities and is brother to former Dillon pastor R. P. Smith. The couple spoke highly of Dillon before Rev. Smith left for Helena for Wesleyan college meeting.

Edward Smith Dillon Bozeman R. P. Smith

Soldiers organize political club in Flathead county

The ex soldiers of Flathead county form a nonpartisan soldiers political club to back all soldier candidates. J B McIntire of Kalispell chairs the group with 500 plus members. The club plans to expand to other counties for united political action.

Flathead County J. B. McIntire Kalispell

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Services Noted

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. public worship at 11 a.m. Epworth league at 8 p.m. and evening worship at 8. Pastor Rev. Edward Smith will preach in the morning and evening. A general welcome is extended.

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Edward Smith

Dillon Wild West Festival Preparations Spark Wide Interest

Elaborate plans are under way for Dillon's Big Wild West Festival. Ten relay teams will compete in a Cowboy Relay Race, forty entrants join the Broncho Riding contest, Peter Pierre the World's Greatest Roper will headline. A foot race and sparring exhibitions will highlight nightly attractions.

Dillon Peter Pierre Dick Cosgrove Bill Logan Beaverhead County Arlee Pierre Flathead Montana Bernardi Carnival Company Helena Dilon American Legion

Primary vote counts and party results in Montana race

The state canvass shows Democrat Burton Wheeler leads the governor race with 36 228 votes to McDowell 17 798 and Carey 4 418. Republican Joseph Dixon tops governor with 18 718 over Harry L Wilson 15 765 and C Ford 12 271. Congressman totals favor Democrats in the second district led by J T Carroll and McCusker, while Riddick heads Republican congress with 28 413. Other statewide offices show mixed totals for several positions including secretary of state, treasurer, auditor, and railroad commissioner. A Pow Wow event is planned by Dick Cosgrove and Bill Logan with riders, barges, parades, and performances from July 3 in Dillon.

Burton K. Wheeler Butte W. W. McDowell Thomas Carey Mr. McDowell McDowell Carey State Board of Canvassers Joseph M. Dixon Missoula Harry L. Wilson Billings C. Ford Helena R. L. Clinton Daniel Slayton Musselshell Ronald Higgins Carl Riddick Riddick Griffin Grigg McCormick McLaughlin Arnold Galen Haskins Holloway Jones Rankin Barr Bohling Cone Stewart Butterfield McAllister Miller Walker Porter Sheridan Trumper Collins McFatridge Rasmussen Ross Evans MacDonald Watson

Pardon sought by candidate jailed during campaign

W G Jarrett has appealed to Governor Stew art for a pardon from Musselshell county jail where he serves a term for criminal libel. He intends to campaign for the republican nomination for clerk and recorder. County officials recommended against granting the pardon.

Helena W. G. Jarrett S. W. Stewart Musselshell Musselshell County

Open Season on Ducks Begins Tomorrow

Hunters prepare as open season for ducks and water fowl launches at sunrise tomorrow. Reports say ducks are plentiful and several parties head to Brundage ranch Centennial valley and Bedrock lakes for a week of hunting with friends from Butte and Anaconda.

Hiram Brundage Dr. Walker Louis Anderson C. T. Magnus Brundage Ranch Centennial Valley Dr. Scanland Butte Anaconda Dillon Bedrock Lakes

Election tallies show several candidate votes listed

The fragment lists vote counts for multiple offices including two-year term results for Mathews 40,794 and various statewide posts. Names appearing include Arnold, Cooney, Hilger for lieutenant governor and Irvin, McConnell for attorney general, Haste, Peet for secretary of state, Hawkins, Lord for treasurer, plus several others like Carrol, Palmer, Pease, Stanton, Woody and McCusker with their respective totals.

Carrol McCusker Palmer Pease Stanton Woody Mathews Arnold Cooney Hilger Irvin McConnell Haste Peet Treausier Hawkins Lord

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Pioneer Association Beaverhead Dillmont John FP Leroy Beam Harriet Turner Mbr Edward Smite Wheeler
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