Sheriff Gist Targeted by Tribune Attack Over Jail Escape
The Examiner responds to the Tribune's charges about the Sept. 4 jail escape by Clifford noting the absence of Sheriff Gist and blaming the paper’s distortions. It details that Acting Under Sheriff Ike Edinger was away, the escape occurred during the funeral, and states the prisoner was later recaptured. It criticizes the Tribune’s claims about the new jail’s safety and describes concrete flaws, while defending Gist and predicting strong electoral support.
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Gist
the Tribune
Clifford
Sheriff’s Office
Tribune
Beaverhead County
Grat
Roger Lamont
Ike Edinger
Blacktail
Wsa
Oliver
Board of County Commissioners
Sheriff Gist
Basin
Silver Bow
Dillon
Mr. Gist
Erronpest
The
Anderegg
Dart
Republican ‘‘Strategy Board
Duke
Beaverhead
Beaverhead Creamery Association Formed and Officers Elected
Stockholders of the new Beaverhead Creamery Association met in the county courthouse with 30 of 100 shares represented. Seven trustees were chosen for three months and officers elected for three months. Capitalization set at 10 000 dollars. Operational start likely December or early spring depending on cow pledges and builder turnover.
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Court House
Beaverhead Creamery Association
G. T. Paul
Theodore Nelson
T. M. Selway
R. H. Selway
Nels Salmonsen
J. F. Guidici
EK. H. Brundage
B. N. Stevenson
ER. H Brundage
Hay For Sale And Pasture For Rent
Nine hundred tone of fine hay for sale and 3 000 acres of pasture for cattle or horses for rent. Inquire for particulars at this office.
Edwin Norris Tours Helena Reports Strong Democratic Pulse
Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor Edwin Norris returned from Helena saying the new state central committee meeting was enthusiastic with candidates present and broad county representation. He notes reform factions endorse the Democratic ticket and predicts a decisive majority while scheduling speaking engagements across the state. Norris denies a Tribune editorial alleging dissatisfaction with Helena dope.
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Edwin Norris
Helena
New
Democratic State Central Committee
Metlen
Norris
State Committee
Democratic Party
Gormley
Congress
Republican Party
Dillon
Tribune
Examiner
Examiner Ad Returns Gun Stock Quickly
The gun stock advertised in The Examiner was returned to this office before the paper circulated countywide. For rapid results, place an ad in The Examiner.
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Examiner
Saloon Keepers Win Stay of License With Gambling Pledge
Dillon city council hearings over gambling in local saloons culminate in temporary license continuation for A Grannis & Co and Mark Madison with a pledge to halt gambling activities and remove slot machines. Courtney & Snyder granted delay to prepare defense before possible action on October 3.
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Cdf
L. A
A. Grannis & Co
Mark Madison
Courtney & Snyder
A. Grannin & Co
Barbour
Poindexter
Bond
Selway
Alderman Wolf
Dan Ward
Defense
Busanega
Grannis
Noes
Wolf
Phillipa
Madison
Nueiness
Thie
Courtney
Sheep Feeders Race For Lambs as Eastern Buyers Buy Heavy
Eastern buyers and local sheep men push purchases with about 18,000 head sold in a week. Prices range from 1.75 to 2.05 per head. Most lambs will be delivered between the 10th and 15th, shipped to Colorado and Nebraska for feeding before sale to the eastern market. Tom P. Dale of a Greeley firm leads as the largest purchaser with about 17,000 sheep. C K Coyle of Grand Island also buys, latest 1,300 head from Christensen Hansen. Dale’s noted purchases include J J Morse 6,300 and others totaling over 10,000 head.
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Colorado
Nebraska
Tom P. Dale
Greeley, Colornado
Mr. Dale
Wyoming
Dillon
C. K. Coyle
Grand Island
Christensen & Hansen
J. J. Morse
T. F. Jenkins
Thorpe & Kennison
Markley & Shultz
Hesides
Lima
Redrock
Pass Forged Checks Taken From Saloons
Two men posing as brothers passed bogue checks totaling 74 dollars on A Grania Co and R E Provost at the State Bank of Dillon. Each of four checks for 18.50 bore forged Jerry Pierce signatures and were endorsed as C L and J S Miller. Bank staff detected the forgeries Monday. Suspects vanished after Saturday night. Dillon barbers to close at 8 pm daily except Saturday starting October 1.
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A. Grannia & Co
RE. Provost
Gronnia
Provost
State Bank of
Dillon
Jerry Pierce
C. L
J. S. Miller
Pierce
Cornell
State Bank
Saloon Cigar Slot Machines Ordered Out After Pledges
Alderman Selway questioned cigar slot machines as unlawful under state law and was informed they violate it. On Alderman French's motion the chief of police was instructed to notify all saloons with cigar slot machines to remove them, and the motion carried.
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Miller Brothers
Dillon Barbers
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