Rev Dr Horn Arrives with Impressive First Sermons
Rev Dr E C Horn new pastor of Grace M E church arrived in Dillon last Thursday and preached Sunday. He is a university man with four diplomas and has taught at U S Grant University and De Pauw University before entering the ministry. He led a dual service week, delivering sermons on Romans 1 15 16 and Rizpah the heroine of the tenth century BC, praising Western Dillon and his polished career. He has written a book The Mazes and Marvels of Wind Cave and a forthcoming Around the World. He praised Dillon’s cream of civilization and delivered historic context on Paul and Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Horn
Grace M. BE
Dillon
Tennessee
de Pauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Germany
Nebraska
Horn
Earth
Asia
Africa
Europe
Bombay
India
The
Missionary Society
Wind Cave
Jennings & Pye
Cincinnati
Rome
Paul
Jerusalem
Damascus
Nero
Jupiter
Juno
Venus
Cupid
Mercury
Case Against J A Dunn Dismissed
James Dunn of Indian Queen smelter was accused of rifling a trunk owned by James Sutherland and stealing a shotgun revolver and $25. The case was dismissed after Sutherland did not appear and Dunn was released. Costs were charged to Sutherland who must pay immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunn
James Sutherland
Rich
Sutherland
Dunn
Montana's Dillon girl stars in Chicago hit The Circus Girl
Miss Carrie Belle Miller daughter of Dr Miller from Beaverhead county gains fame on the theatrical stage. She plays the title role in The Circus Girl and earns praise as a standout in the Avenue Theater Stock company while her former leading man Coulter Howard faces past legal issues. A prominent local benefit for a foundling child also highlighted her involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Dillon
Carrie Belle Miller
Dr. Miller
Beaverhead
Chicago
Rose Colombier
Coulter Howard
Butte
Dick Sutton
Howard
Mies Miller
Avenue Theater
Palmer Kidnaps Daughters In Montana Town Scare
Fred Palmer abducted his nine and three year old daughters from Dillon after luring Mrs. Palmer to a Quaker doctors show. He hired Erwin livery to move them toward Sheridan, while neighbors say he has a history of wife beating. The sheriff’s office searched nearby towns and trains, hoping for a safe return of the children. The couple had recently moved from Billings and planned to return to Michigan with the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Palmer
Michigan
Pilla
Mr. Palmer
Mr. Erwin
Sheridan
Bannack
Twin Bridges
Melrose
Palmer
Greyling
Dillon
Billings
Metlen
Railroad Avenue
Stock detective from Big Hole basins proves a failure
H. J. Jorden served as a county stock detective for two months. He traveled from the Big Hole basin last week to hunt other fields. Recruited on the stock association’s recommendation to secretly gather evidence against stock law violators, he revealed his mission and the men under watch laughed at his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Jorden
Big Hole
Stock Association
Beaverhead Pioneers Travel to Great Falls Meeting
Beaverhead county will be represented at the Montana Pioneers gathering in Great Falls starting tomorrow. Local families plus Joe Shineberger and Av F Graeter join residents traveling for a program including welcomes, addresses, pioneer medal presentation, and omitable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Pioneers of
Montana
Great Falls
the Falls
T. H. Hamilton
the Prairie
William Roe
John F. Bishop
Av F. Graeter
A.D. Young
Joe Shineberger
Piocess
Grand Opera House
W. W. van Orsdel
Joseph K. Toole
City of
Great Falla
James W. Freeman
North Montana Pioneera Association
A. C Gromley
W. FB. Sanders
Martin Mopinnis
School Children in Beaverhead County Report Totals
County Superintendent Estella Mae Rich released early counts from school clerks across Beaverhead County showing the number of school age children. Returns indicate totals by locality as reported through the county clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Mae Rich
Waterworks construction halted then advancing again
The Examiner reports a water works contract delay after the construction engineer Frank Kelcey arrived from Salt Lake City. Faulty reservoir material and 1000 feet of pipe laid above grade caused a stoppage but, after Kelcey inspected and settled differences, the work resumes though weather could jeopardize timely completion. The Spokane Pipe Co. pipe, praised as high quality, continues arriving in carloads to Dillon and being laid along trenches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kelcey
Salt Lake City
Kelsey
Dillon
Spokane Pipe Company
W. E. Russell
Carload
Jail Escape Foils Forger Held on Bogus Check Charge
Gideon R. Brown alias Gideon Russell McBride, held on a $1000 bond for forging checks, escaped from the city jail via a hole in the attic and is at large. Sheriff Dart and Chief Stone pursue him as authorities pledge tighter guards and transfer to Madison County jail when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon R. Brown
Stone
Inet
Gideon Russell McBride
Rich
District Court
McBride
M. Barrett
State Bank of
Dillon
Dart
Virginia City
Gideon Ruadsell
Women’s Department
Grace
Lima
Chief Stone
Cince
Gist
Madison County
Father Van Den Broeck Leaves to Lead St Peter's Mission
Rev Father Van den Broeck resigns as pastor of the Dillon Catholic charge serving Madison and Beaverhead counties Montana. He will say his last mass Sunday and depart for St Peter's mission in the north. His successor will be Rev Father Pudenz.
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St. Peter's Mission
Father van den Broeck
Madison County
Montana
Father Pudenz
St. Peter's Misson
Dillon
St. Peter’s
Beaverhead
Madigan County
Baby Gilbert Dies at Glendale in Tragic Death
Special correspondence reports the death of Raymond E Gilbert aged 2 years 5 months after a 24 hour illness. The funeral was held Thursday with burial at Glendale beside a younger sister. The family receives the community’s heartfelt sympathy during their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Raymond E
John
Lillian Gilbert
Glendale
City and County Notes Highlight Local Events
Friday afternoon the high five club met at Mrs. George Dart’s cottage. Mrs. W. B. Carter won the largest score and received a cut glass olive dish. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. Phillip Lovell’s home. U.S. census agent Walter J. Bennett spent days in Dillon gathering county finance data. A kindergarten group gathered at Pauline Martin’s home to celebrate a birthday. Masonic lodge funds plan cement sidewalks around the property and along Idaho Street. Mrs. Everick and Mr. Hayer arrange sidewalks on Center Street. broader business-street improvements are anticipated before year’s end.
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High Five
George Dart
W. B. Carter
Phillip Lovell
Walter J. Bennett
United States Census Department
Dillon
Bennett
Montana
Court House
Beaverhead
Warner
Fred Metten
John Ross
Ivan Birrer
Harold Poindexter
Masonic Lodge
Lodge
Idaho Street
W.S. Barbour
M. A. Miller
Everick
Hayer
Center Street
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DR. Horn
M. E. Church
Seneca
Antonia
Philippians
Caesar
B. C
Rizpah
Jas. Dunn
Lon
Luther’s Hall
East Courtroom
Fort Benton
Sona and Daughters of Pioneers of Montana
Council Room
Argenta
Grayling Lapham
Grant Oo
Meadow Creek
Polaris
Bedrock
Dell
Jackson
Lima SK
Dewey
Forger
R. McBride
Gilbert
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