Fire near Melrose under control after grass blaze
Beaverhead forest fire near Cherry Creek by Melrose reported Thursday is well under control with six guards. A crew of 13 fought Wednesday, confining the blaze to about 40 acres. Supervisor Whitham appeals for public care to prevent man caused fires as fires have burned over 100 acres in the Beaverhead National Forest recently.
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Beaverhead
Cherry Creek
Melrose
J. W. Whitham
Beaverhead National Forest
Montana
Forest Sérvice
Forest Service
J. C
Helca District Claims Profit Show Ore Riches
Two Beaverhead mining claims in the Helca district owned by George Bott and Ted Williams draw attention as they plan extensive development. Sterling claim ore assays run 215 ounces silver and over 21 percent copper, while a newer discovery four feet deep yields 83 ounces sil ver, 8.4 in gold, 8 percent copper and 3 percent lead per ton.
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Beaverhead
Helca Diatrict
George Bott
Ted Williams
Chavez Pleads Not Guilty to Murder in Barratts Case
Nicholas Chavez, a former Barratts station section hand, arraigned in district court on a first degree murder charge. He entered a not guilty plea and was remanded on $10,000 bond he cannot post. The information was filed by County Attorney T F E Gilbert. defense by James E Kelly after Chavez stated no funds to hire counsel. Chavez is charged with fatally shooting Pablo Torres at the Barratts section house on June 18, with Juan Romero wounded and dying. Trial set for the fall term.
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Nicholas Chavez
Barratts Station
Chavez
T. F E. Gilbert
James E. Kelly
Pablo Torres
Barratts
Juan Romero
Deer Lodge Man Is Released On Bond In Manslaughter Case
Ross Lugg, a former Deer Lodge resident and noted businessman, pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in Anaconda after Walter Cloonan died from injuries suffered on the Butte Anaconda highway. County Attorney Michaud filed the charge and Sugg was released under a $3,000 cash bond.
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Ross Lugg
Deer Lodge
Anaconda
Walter Cloonan
Butte- Anaconda
Sugg
Michaud
Flower Show Might Join Beaverhead County Fair
Beaverhead county fair association secretary George Dart says a proposal to hold the third annual flower show with the county fair has been made but no action taken. Fair dates are September 18 to 20, possibly late for the exhibit.
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George Dart
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead Highway Construction Nears Completion
County engineer George Metlen announces Beaverhead state and federal highway work is progressing ahead of schedule. North of Dillon a six mile section nears completion with detours for the Lauterbach ranch to remain for over a month. The Berg Christiansen ranch area currently handles traffic as crews lay drainage and grading.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon
Berg Christiansen Ranch
Melrose
Lauterbach Ranch
George _Metlen
Beaverhead Legion Awards Honor Student at July Fourth Ceremony
At the County fair grounds on July 4 a crowd of over 5,000 witnessed Beaverhead post of the American Legion present awards to Richard Hummel for winning first prize in the state essay contest. Hummel, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Hummel of Dewey, wrote on Why I Would Rather Live Under the Form of Government Than Any Other, with both parents German born. The event highlighted sponsorship by Col. Charles L Sheridan and a state committee, and Hummel received 25 dollars and a certificate from County Superintendent Miss Gladys Garr.
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County Fair Grounds
Beaverhead
American Legion
Richard Hummel
Dewey
Legion
Fred Hummel
Hummel
Germany
Beaerhead
Gladys Garr
R. D. Curry
Richard* Hummel
Legion’s
D. Patlock
T. E. Gilbert
Old Bill and Jim Strike Gold on the Ledge
Two prospectors Jim Benton and Bill discover gold on a creeking ledge in a remote cabin. Benton plans to send for Mary and regroup while Bill, recovering from fever, savors the find and vows to aid in clean‑up and travel back toward civilization.
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Jim Benton
Saint Joe
Jim
Yuan
Bill
Mary
Marysville
Mother Earth
Virginia native Tom Williams dies in Dillon at 59
William T. Williams known as Tom, a Beaverhead County resident for 18 years, died last Friday after a period of critical illness believed due to excessive drinking. Born in Virginia, he worked on ranches and in Dillon, leaving friends who contributed to burial costs. Funeral conducted by Rev. H. B. Ricketts at Brundage chapel with interment at Mountain View cemetery. relatives reportedly live in Virginia.
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William T. Williams
Dillon
Tom
Virginia
Mr. Williams
Beaverhead County
Tom Williams
Brundage
H. B. Ricketts
Methodist Church
Mountain View Cemetery
Cement crossing over Atlantic Street finished
A cement crossing at Center near the high school corner was completed last week by contractor L. P. Phillips. The crossing, long needed, links the school area with local streets and improves safety at the intersection.
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Atlantic ST
Atlantic Street
L. P. Phillips
Officers Named At Rotary In Dillon
The Dillon Rotary Club held its regular luncheon at the Andrus hotel with Rev. F X Lechner as chairman. Committees for 1929 were announced by R D Curry including roles for club service program fellowship and music among others. A musical program featured piano solos by Helen Catherine Ballard and dancing by Elizabeth Ballard. J E Kelly to chair next week’s meeting.
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F. X
Chas. Henry
F. X. Lechner
T. Lee McCracken
H. M. Brundage
Ned Goza
T. E. Luebben
H. E. Morse
Chester Hale
Rotary
J. E. Monroe
J. I. Kelly
L. K. Adams
H. M.warner
Chas
W. Woodburn
Ben Stevenson
W. B. Hartwig
D. A. Bergeson
Jos. C. Wedum
Frank Eliel
A. T. Peterson
Helen Catherine Ballard
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Elizabeth ‘Ballard
Helen
J. E. ‘Kelly
Niblack Starts East for Buying Trip
Charles H. Niblack departed Saturday on a buying expedition to eastern cities and plans several weeks away. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stallings and children return from Rochester Minnesota after Mr. Stallings underwent a successful facial operation during their weeks long visit.
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Chas. H. Niblack
C. W. Stallings
Rochester
Minn
Dillon Golfers Turn In Strong Showing At State Meet
Dillon players featured strongly at the Anaconda state golf tournament led by Carl Loeb Jr. of Anaconda who captured the amateur title and Mrs. Frank Tucker of Dillon who won the women's division. W. B. Hartwig shot 86 to enter the championship flight and beat Dr. Hoelm 1 up in 20 holes before losing to Steve Seman. H. M. Brundage qualified with 87 in a crowded field and other Dillon contestants praised the meet and entertainment.
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Dillon
Anaconda
Carl Loeb Jr
Frank Tucker
W. H. Stephin
Ralph Harding
W. B. Hartwig
Dr. Hoelm
Bozeman
Steve Seman
Butte
H. M. Brundage
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Ranger
Long
McKnight
Big Ranch
Dell
Legion’s Prize
Young Hummel
Légionaire
Ralph Mcfadden
Walter Stephan
A. H. McFarland
C. FE. Blinn
Louis Schmittroth
W. IE. Selner
Jay C. Jeppson
Fred Chapman
G. T. Paul
Francis Tonrey
J. C. Whitham
Frank Hazelbaker
O. A. Bergeson
W. C. Orr
Roscoe Cornell
D. A. Galt
A. F. Waldorf
Fred Woodside
Niblack
Dillon Country Club
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