Ditty-Sheppard Auto Firm Opens in Dillon
A new automobile business, the Ditty-Sheppard Auto mobile company, took over the Orr garage at Idaho and Center streets in Dillon. George Ditty and W. W. Sheppard lead the firm with Bam Ditty in management and Thomas Happ joining as expert machinist. They hold Apperson Jack Rabbit agency and plan further dealer acquisitions while promoting a Maxwell clutch innovation and automotive improvements.
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Ditty-Sheppard Automobile Company
Orr
Na Idahos
Center Streets
George Ditty
Sam Ditty
W. W. Sheppard
Bam Ditty
Sheppard
Thomas Happ
Los Angeles
Messrs. Ditty
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Ditty
Mr. Sheppard
Maxwell Clutch Of Unique Construction
Sudden taking hold of the clutch of an automobile interrupts operation and causes discomfort for passengers, with notable wear and tear consequences to the motor car. The article discusses this frequent annoyance and its impact on the usual function of the machine.
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Maxwell
Maxwell Motor Company
Spottec
Maxwell Builders
Quality versus Quantity in Food Purchases
Advice warns housewives against judging by price or brand size. Cheaper products may ruin baking, while the highest price does not guarantee quality. Seek a balanced choice to avoid wasteful costs and ruined batches.
Democratic state central committee organized with key appointments
Helena September 22 chairman Hugh R Wells names Mrs T J Walsh as vice chair and G E LaFollette as secretary. New executive committee includes Ex Governor E B Norris William Bole David G Browne Charles Thurston Eugene Lane J L Dobell T S Hogan Harry Galloway Tyler Thompson R R Purcell J L Truscott and David Hilger representing multiple Montana cities and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Lumber Company
Lewistown
J. L. Dobell
Butte
T. S. Hogan
Billings
Harry Galloway
Tyler Thompson
Missoula Mercantile Company
Missoula
R. R. Purcell
Helena
J. L. Truscott
Glasgow
David Hilger
Retail Auto Business Undergoes Big Change
A. S. Johnson, local Overland and Willys Knight dealer, asserts retail auto sales offer higher returns than many vocations in the industry. He notes that automobile rows tend to cluster in high value real estate areas, reflecting dealer prosperity, and acknowledges intensified competition compared with earlier years.
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A. S. Johnson
Overland
Willys-Knight
Evolution of motor car sales and service in the industry
The passage contrasts old and modern practices in auto sales noting widespread dealer neglect of customers and delayed repairs. It highlights a shift to customer focus and strong service with ready parts stock, as today’s dealers prioritize timely, economical repairs.
Busy Bee Cafe Sold to Butte Man
Last Friday Joe Samal purchased the Busy Bee cafe from Grover Featheroff and plans to operate the well known restaurant in the future. Samal, a noted Butte restaurant man, contemplates several changes to the cafe. Featheroff will focus on ranching with a dry farm on the bench west of Dillon.
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Joe Samal
Busy Bee Cafe
Grover Featherolf
Mr. Samal
Butte
Mr. Featheroff
Dillon
County Commissioners Switch to Monthly Meetings
Beaverhead county board votes to meet on the first Monday each month instead of quarterly. At the next regular session on October 2 they will appoint judges and clerks for the November general election and adjust all county claims.
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Board of Commissioners
Montana
Boards of County Commissioners
Beaverhead
Drayman Scott Delivers Coal and Wood Promptly
A terse dispatch notes Drayman Scott supplying coal and wood by quick service in response to a telephone request. The brief entry highlights efficient delivery and calls for prompt fulfillment of orders.
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John. Scott
Drayman
McKown and Crook Lease Harrison Ranch in Grasshopper
C D McKown and James Crook leased the J C Harrison ranch known as the old Mason place and left yesterday to take possession. Richard Fleming of Stevensville will become manager of the local telephone exchange and Miss Elizabeth Harrison will be chief operator at the Dillon office. Mr Crook sold his Lobby pool hall barber shop to Harry Lane.
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C. D. McKown
James Crook
J. C. Harrison
Grasshopper
Old Mason Place
Richard Fleming
Stevensville
Mr. McKown
Elizabeth Harrison
Dillon
Crook
Harry Lane
Dillon Court Briefs Hear Case of Roode and Robbery
Judge W A Clark from Virginia City presided in Dillon. L C Roode pleaded not guilty to first degree assault for stabbing a brakeman at the Dillon depot. M J Butler and Frank Harris arraigned on robbery charges with October 5 pleadings deadline and lawyer provision.
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W. A. Clark
Virginia City
District Court
L. C. Roode
Roode
Dillon
M. J. Butler
Frank Harris
Burke faces burglary charge over Lima butcher shop break in
T J Burke was ordered to plead and obtain counsel within the same period after being charged with burglarizing Sherman Vance's Lima butcher shop.
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T. J. Burke
Sherman Vance
Lima
Proclamation Announces Montana Athletic Commission Measure
Governor Stewart proclaims filing of petitions for a Montana measure to create a state athletic commission and regulate boxing and sparring. The proposition will be submitted to voters at the November 7 1916 election in Helena marking the state independence centennial year.
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State of
Montana
I. S. V. Stewart
Athletic Commission
Helena
United States of America
W. Stewart
A. M. Alderson
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