Stranger Identified as Former Utah Convict at Barrett Hospital
A mysterious man found unconscious near the highway north of town was identified as T. A. Steele, a former Utah inmate, by a Utah prison telegram. He lies in Barrett hospital with a brain condition, left side paralyzed, and doctors cannot explain his illness. Dillon Lodge members and locals keep vigil as investigators seek his true identity amid speculation of past robberies or feigned illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Co. Orr
Utah State
Salt Lake
the- Barrett
T. A. Steele
Steele
Orr
Bureau of Identification
Washington, D. C
Utah
State Reformatory
Mansfield
Ohio
Eddie Hoerning
Barrett Hospital
Dale Metlen
Dillon Lodge No. 16
Dillon
Marvin St. Clair
American Hospital
Mexico City
Mexico
Students Visit Virginia City Historical Sites
About 40 students from Montana State Normal College toured Virginia City to explore the old territorial capital's sites and museum. Led by Prof. Rush Jordan, they reviewed the 1860s era when Virginia City was a major gold camp in the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Normal College
Virginia City
Territorial Capital
Rush Jordan
Northwest
Jackson to Host Third Annual Harvest Day Rodeo
Jim Johnson warned residents that Jackson will host its third annual harvest day rodeo on August 31 and September 1. The event promises a larger roundup with races bucking contests bareback riding roping bull dogging and other old time western novelties plus a dance each evening with music by Smithys orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Johnson
Jackson
Smithy
Firemen Promote Summer Boxing Revival In Dillon
Dillon volunteer firemen plan a fall boxing series opening August 28 at city hall. Main event is a ten round bout between Weege O Leary and Emil Senico, with prior fights including a July 4 Missoula bout. The card includes 27 rounds plus local four and six round bouts. Firemen recently bought a top boxing ring and gear and aim to stage more cards to thrill local fans.
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Dillon
Weege
O'Leary
Emil Senico
Butte
O’leary
Phillipinos
Missoula
Askaye
Frank Reid, Bank President and Stockman Dies
Frank Reid, president of the First National Bank of Twin Bridges and a leading Madison county stockman, died suddenly last Tuesday at his ranch home from a heart ailment. He had resided in Madison county for over 40 years and was active in community affairs and local business and stock industry development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Reid
First National Bank of
Beaverhead County Plans Friday Meeting for Fiftieth Dilllon Anniversary
A Beaverhead County meeting is set for this evening at Beaverhead city hall to plan a celebration for Dilllon's fiftieth anniversary. Organizers seek a large turnout and business leaders to estimate parade floats for a county fair celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Dillon Sizzles in Heat Wave Record Near Miss
Dillon endured near record heat as the city hit 94 degrees on Wednesday, just shy of the 95 degree high set 32 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Brown returned from a vacation to Great Falls and Yellowstone Park with Mrs. Kruger visiting at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Monroe
P. C. Brown
Great Falls
Yellowstone Park
Leadore Merchant Dies in Lake Accident Rescue by Son
In Leadore Idaho Joseph Lehr a leading merchant drowned when a gust capsized a fishing boat on Bloody Dick lake. The injured father J L Phillips clung to the craft while his ten year old son swam to shore and with help others used a raft to reach and rescue the survivor. Lehrs body was recovered that evening for burial as sheriffs and coroner assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Phillips
Leadore
Idaho
Joseph Lehr
Bloody Dick Lake
Mr. Phillips
Lehr
W. C. Ory
James FE. Phillips
Dillon
Dillon golfers win state meet at Great Falls
Dr A H McFarland captured the championship of the seventh flight and Ralph Harding won the eighth flight in the state tournament ending at Great Falls last Sunday. Both will receive a trophy for their play. Dillon was well represented by W B Hartwig George Gosman Paul Bramsman and W G Gilbert. Mrs Frank Tucker of Anaconda was runner up in the ladies championship and is related to Mrs Stephan.
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A. H. McFarland
Ralph Harding
Great Falls
Driver
Mashie
W. B. Hartwig
George Gosman
Paul Bramsman
W.G. Gilbert
W. H. Stephan
Walter
Bobby
W. M. Stone
Falls
Frank Tucker
Anaconda
Stephan
Bannack Pioneer Archie Gibson Dies After Illness
Archie Gibson, a longtime Bannack resident and mining figure, died at his niece’s home after a brief illness. Born July 12, 1846 in Endfield Connecticut, he moved west and operated in Bannack including dredging with the Maggie L. Gibson named for his wife. Survived by widow, niece Mrs. Bowden and nephew Fred Gibson, he was buried at Mountain View cemetery after services at White funeral home officiated by Rev. I J Groeneveld.
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Beaverhead
Archie Gibson
W. A. Bowden
Mr. Gibson
Endfield
Conn
Bannack
Maggie L. Gibson
Butte
Mountain View
Durant Sedan Destroyed by Fire Near Barratts Station
A Durant sedan owned by K J Raddatz an employee of the Bert Selway ranch in Ryan canyon was completely destroyed by fire about 12 oclock Wednesday night a mile north of Barratts station. The car caught fire in some unline manner and the flames could beh checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.J. Raddatz
Bert Selway
Ryan Canyon
Barratts Station
Stamm couple to tour Yellowstone Park this Friday
Mr and Mrs Walter Stamm expect to leave Friday for a trip to Yellowstone National Park. They plan to visit several sights and enjoy the park's scenery during the excursion.
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Mrs. Walter. Stamm
Yellowstone Park
County Public Utility Assessments Are Lower
Mrs Laura Kathryn Larter 25 wife of a Redrock section foreman died at home after brief illness She was born in May Idaho and resided at Redrock Survived by husband two children Body moved to Dillon then Mackay Idaho for interment
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Laura Kathryn Larter
Redrock
Larter
May
Idaho
Dillon
H. M. Brundage
Mackay
Scouts to Camp at Miner Lake Near Jackson
Scout units plan annual four day camp at Miner Lake west of Jackson with about 380 boys. George Jarrell Scoutmaster will host a Sunday morning gathering and transportation will be by cars donated by local business men. Field Executive Krause will lead, with two adult committee members present throughout.
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Miner Lake
Jackson
George Jarrell
Dillon
Turner Camp
Blacktail
Krause
Children’s Play The Knave of Hearts At Normal College
The Normal College dramatics department presents The Knave of Hearts this Saturday at 2 15 PM in the college auditorium. Children of grade school age may attend free. adults pay a small admission to help defray production costs. The whimsical comedy features Normal College students with help from children.
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Dramatics
The
Normal College
Children’s Theatre
Dillon
Beaverhead Mining Association Sets Saturday Meeting
Secretary Roy Herndon calls Beaverhead Mining Association meeting for Saturday at 8 PM at the Sugar Bowl cafe to finalize plans for the Montana Idaho picnic at Sacajawea park on August 17 and to arrange a state fair exhibit. Preparations for the picnic are moving forward and are expected to draw a large crowd.
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Beaverhead Mining Association
Roy Herndon
Sugar Bowl Cafe
Sacajawea Park
Miss Alice Bulger Returns Home After Visit
Miss Alice Bulger, who had been visiting relatives here, returned Thursday morning to her home in Burlington Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Bulger
Burlington
Town
Public utility assessments fall in Beaverhead County
Public utility assessments reported to county clerk John S. Baker show a lower total for 1930 versus 1929. The Oregon Short Line remains the largest taxpayer with a 1930 assessment of 3,915,132 and a county valuation of 1,566,063, down from last year by 444,084 and 177,627 respectively. Other utilities listed include Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Telegraph Western Union American Telephone and Telegraph Beaverhead Transmission Montana Southwestern Railroad and more with reductions across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Baker
Board of Equilization
Montana
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Beaverhead
Telegraph
Southern Montana ‘Telephone Company
Western Union
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Beaverhead Transmission Company
Ntana Southwestern Railroad Company
Dubois Nominated by Republicans for Beaverhead Representative
Tom Dubois was officially named as a Republican candidate for Beaverhead County representative after filing fees and written notice of candidacy. He won 57 votes on the party ticket at the recent primary, confirming support from his backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Dubois
Beaverhead County
Dubois
Eight Teams Rally for Runaway Mowing at Spokane Ranch
A gust sparked chaos as eight teams hitched to mowers formed a belt at the Spokane ranch in the Big Hole basin. The melee destroyed machinery and left Pete Basolo severely injured, Ed Bradley hurt, and several horses damaged with one shot. Basolo and Bradley were taken to Dillon for medical care by Dr. E G Free.
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Spokane
Big Hole Basin
Pete Basolo
Dillon
E. G. Free
Ed Bradley
Basolo
Rotary luncheon features varied short talks and future chair
Charles Niblack chaired the Monday Rotary meeting with brief talks by Charles Henry on the Roundup convention, Ralph Harding on the state golf tourney in Great Falls, Dr. R. D. Curry on the Mystery Man at Barrett hospital, Judge H. G. Rodgers on conventions, L. K. Adams on his eastern trip, and Norman Kurtz of Havre delivering greetings. Dr. W. H. Stephan was named next chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niblack Rotary
Charles Niblack
Rotary
Charles Henry
Ralph Harding
Great Falls
R. D. Curry
Barrett Hospital
H. G. Rodgers
L. K. Adams
Norman Kurtz
Miss Gelhaus Leaves Dillon For Alamosa Vacation
Miss Dorothy Gelhaus departed Dillon on Wednesday for Alamosa Colorado after a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs John Gelhaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Gelhaus
Alamosa
Colorado
Dillon
John Gelhaus
Ranch figure F T Jones visits town from Centennial Valley
F T Jones arrived in town yesterday, coming from his ranch in the Centennial Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Jones
Centennial Valley
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Brundage Chapel
Senico
Leadore Merchant
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E. Fairbanks
J. C. Fuller
I’red Chapman
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F. Tyre
W. F. Cashmore
W. Sutherland
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C. T. Callahan
Glen Lyon
D. V. Paddock
J. Gorman
Clara Chapman
L. Hatton
LeRoy Gilbert
George Melton
Hal West
H. Bostwick
A. C. Morrow
Kate Hawkins
L. Hoyrup
Frank O’keefe
Dysert Gowen
Judson Best
W.J. Romersa
Horrie
Miss Lorene Nelson
Berniece Metlen
F. Nelson
E. Ward
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