Grasshopper route eyed to boost Bannack mining progress
A letter to Clerk and Recorder J S Baker from William Dunn of Rochester N Y outlines a surveyed road along Grasshopper Creek from Daly’s spur to Bannack. The plan highlights a 15 mile low water grade, year round auto access, faster ore haul with a rail side loading point, and scenic value. The proposal could spur Dillon mining activity and business, with continued notes on survey inquiries and Bannack operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Baker
William Dunn
Rochester
N. Y
Arasshopper Creek
Daly’s Spur
Bannack
George Metlen
Badger Pass
Dillon
Barrett’s
Daly
Metlen
Dunn
J. S. Baker
Montana
John
Goretti Charged in Death of Paul Pesanti
Joe Goretti, alleged slayer of Paul Pesanti, whose mutilated skeleton was found buried on the Pesanti ranch north of Dillon last Thursday, was taken into custody at Eureka Nevada yesterday afternoon after word reached the Silver Bow county sheriff's office.
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Joe Goretti
Paul Pesanti
Pesanti Ranch
Dillon
Eureka
Nev
Silver Bow County
Inquest Finds Rancher Paul Pesanti Killed in Melrose
Sheridan inquest identifies the missing Melrose rancher Paul Pesanti as the skeleton found in an abandoned well on his ranch. Jury files criminal homicide finding and implicates Goretti. Sheriff Mooney notes possible link to a second nearby murder case and traces of Gorretti’s movements last year. Investigators pursue the connection and timeline from Dillon to Daly’s spur and Utah.
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Sheridan
Paul Pesanti
Melrose
Pesanti
Goretti
Mooney
Daly’s Spur
Gorretti
Dillon
Bingham
Utah
Beaverhead County Tops Montana in 1925 Farm Values
Beaverhead county leads Montana in total crop and livestock value for 1925, with $8,091,100 total. Yellowstone is second with $8,012,300 and $5,525,000 in crops, while Fergus ranks third. Figures come from Jay G. Diamond and state ag departments detailing two years of Montana county outputs.
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Beaverhead County
Montana
Yellowstone County
Fergus
Jay G. Diamond
United States
State Departments of Agriculture
Beaverhead
Yellowstone
Easter Services Across Dillon Churches
Easter observances fill Dillon churches with sunrise devotions at 6:30 in Grace Methodist, featuring Epworth League leadership and Prof. Albright address, plus 9:45 Sunday school program and 11:00 worship with Easter music and baptisms. St James Episcopal holds Holy Communion at 7:30 and 4:00 children's service. Rev Anshutz leads morning services with a full music list.
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Grace Methodist Church
Dillon
Epworth League
R.E. Albright
The
Normal College
Burnice Farrell
Melbourne Jackson
Billy Bayerd
Phronic Main
Ruth Helen Albright
Donald Nelson
Paul Somers
Mabel Huick
Dorothy Leach
Barbara Bayerd
Beryl Scully
Louise Taylor
World Missions
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Mary K. Sands
Dramatic
Nor
St. James Episcopal Church
J. P. Anshutz
Calkin
Sasenode Pba
Moroni Olsen Players Delight Dillon Audience in Friend Hannah
The Moroni Olsen company closed their Dillon season with a faultless performance of the quaint romance Friend Hannah at the Normal auditorium. Miss Dorothy Adams as Hannah Lightfoot impressed with perfect charm while Miss Young and Mr. Olsen shared minor roles. Thatcher Baker and Nebson Williams Greenwell and others contributed to a thoroughly enjoyable show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moroni Olsen
Hannah
Miss Adams
Miss Young
Mr. Olsen
Dorothy Adams
Hannah Lightfoot
Miss Thatcher
Miss Baker
Messrs
Foulger
Nebson
Williams
Greenwell
Dillon
Mrs H F Best Addresses Dillon Rotarians
Mrs H F Best president of the Parent Teachers association spoke at the Dillon Rotary Club meeting at the Andrus hotel. She reviewed past feats and outlined plans aiding needy children and invited members to a charity hall at city hall next Monday. A L Burton Helena field secretary for the Montana Children's Home Society discussed care for orphans and destitute children in Montana. Charles Niblack chaired the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Best
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Dillon Rotary Club
Andrus Hotel
City Hall
A. L. Burton
Helena
Montana Children’s Home Society
Montana
Charles Niblack
Citizen's Training Camp Enrollment Inquiries Open
Senator F A Hazelbaker has received application blanks and all information for enrollment in the Citizen's Military Training Camps and the Reserve Officers Training Camps. He is prepared to instruct applicants and help them file their applications.
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F. A. Hazelbaker
The Influence of the Church Counts
Statisticians compute denominational totals delving into church edifices and seminaries. Continued on page 7.
Five Fined One Charged Gambling in Ban nack Street Raid
A Ban nack street soft drink parlor raid led by Sheriff Mooney and officers results in Beavihead county collecting 700 in fines. S. A. Keller pays 800, others pay 104 each. George Ball forfeits a 150 bond as a bench warrant is issued. All defendants plead guilty in the justice court.
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Bannack Street
Mooney
Kellum
Gordon
Beavihead County
Justice Court
Moonshine Bust At Owl Rooms Sees Two Arrested
Sheriff Mooney and Chief Nelson arrested Mrs. Maude Smith and Ben Krone at the Owl rooms on Montana street on liquor possession. Krone pled guilty in district court and faced 90 days in county jail and a $300 fine. the woman pleaded not guilty and was released on $500 bond. Future offenders at the Owl rooming house would face the full limit.
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Mooney
Nelson
Rodgers
Owl
Trapper Alexander Curry Dies After Brief Illness
Alexander Curry a well known trapper of the Wise River area died at a Butte hospital Saturday morning after a brief illness. He was 48 and had lived in the district for years making regular trips into the Big Hole country with his traps. He was born in Mexico.
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Alexander Curry
Wise River
Butte
Big Hole
Mexico
M. W. A. Initiation Set For April 10
The local Modern Woodmen lodge will hold class adoption ceremonies on April 10 with 27 new candidates to be initiated. Officers from Butte are planned to conduct the initiation.
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Modern Woodmen
Butte
Snappy six act play slated for April shows
The seventh annual American Legion show at Hartwig theater April 14 and 15 features an eighty member six act program. Acts include a men's chorus, a dancing act, a high school one act play, a Terry Browning directed comedy, and a Normal college music act. Performances run about two hours with Baxter-Tonney orchestra providing music. The youngest troupe of actors ever assembled will headline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Hartwig Theater
W. G. Gilbert
Jessie Cambron
Florence Sorenson
Terry Browning
Normal College
Vivian Robe
Baxter-Tonney
Dillon
Catherine Mooney
Dorothy Brundage
Helen Randolph
Donald Wheat
Bobby Melton
Leila Underwood
Michel Banning
Frederick Brown
Agnes Reid
Couple Charged With Statutory Offense Arrested
Ray Chavis once a county farm cook and Janice Barr a former offender were arrested by Sheriff Mooney and arraigned in justice court on a statutory charge. Chavis pleaded guilty and was fined $25. Barr also pled guilty and her case was taken under advisement by Judge Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Chavis
Janice Barr
Justice Court
Phillips
Death of Fred Carter. noted rancher of the county
Fred Carter, a well known live stock man and son of a pioneer family, died after illness in Spokane. He was 58, born near Dillon, educated in Dillon and Helena, married Zetta Landon, and lived in Dillon since 1917. He worked with his father in ranching and was connected with Beaverhead State Bank. Survived by his wife, his mother Mrs. W B Carter, and four sisters.
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Fred Carter
Spokane
Carter
Seattle
Fred W. Carter
Dillon
Helena
Zetta Landon
Frank Landon
W. B. Carter
Carrie Edinger
George Dart
Bannack Merchant Dies in Fire That Destroys Store
Fielding L. Graves known as Lou, a Bannack merchant, dies in a blaze that wipes out his store and the post office. Coroner and others arrive as body is found among the ruins after an early morning explosion is suspected to be the cause.
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Beaverhead County
Fielding L. Graves
Lou
Bannack
Phillips c
H. M. Brundage
Harry Graves
R. H. Ryburn
Dillon
Leota Graves
Graves
Fielding II. Graves
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Yellowstone and
Methodist
Mal College
Peter the Rock
Mary Hamlin
ST. James Episcopal
Wooler
FY Schubert
Vincent Kyrie Eleison
Mendelssohn
Roper
Barnby
Stainer
Jesus Christ
Citizen’s Training Camp
First Baptist
Alex Curry
Sheriff Mooney
F. L. Graves
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