Eldwood family ties and Wisdom social notes
The clipping lists Ellwood and related families from San Francisco Butte Torrence and Helena with fishing in Big Hole and visits by Sam Stewart Marco Medin Maurice Mulchy and others. It notes Charley Burden as Hazelbaker ranch foreman and a Wisdom picnic for William Jardine and kin. Also mentions gopher study for bubonic plague, Big Hole road plans, and Barbara Ann Ellwood’s head injury from a swing in Butte.
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Butte
Big Hole
Hopkins
Big Hole Basin
Sam. Stewart
Helena
Marco Medin
Maurice Mulchy
Charley Burden
Hazelbaker Ranch
Emily Husted
Wise Rivers
Edith Martin
la Porte
Wisdom
C. E. Francis
J. W. Neidt
Jake Neidt
Dillon
William Jardine
Fortier
State University of
Peter Rasmussen
Evelyn Stewart
iMiss Thelma Haggerty
Irene “Margott
George Stewart
Bob
Harry
Duncan Stewart
Ted Hagggerty
Harold Capehart
Steel Creek
J. H. Scofield
Mary Shaw
Big Hole Road Association
Fred Hirschy
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Big Hole Road
Beaverhead County
Bob Anson
D. J
Columbia Gardens
Highway Patrol Evolves Into Efficient State Force
A 1936 report by Supervisor Lou Boedecker details the Montana State Highway Patrol's transformation from a fledgling unit to an able law enforcement body. Administrative costs dropped from 21 percent of total costs in 1936 to 8.12 percent last year, with 85.54 percent of expenses spent on field enforcement. The patrol operates without a state appropriation, funded by driver's license receipts and fines totaling 235, (sic) over multiple districts with varying revenue streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Origaniz Ition
Epra
State Highway Patrol
Hag Cepa
Suppervisor
Lou .Boedecker
Highway Patrol
Attorney General ruling on commitment to State training school
Helena officials report Attorney General Harri son J. Freeborn ruled a child may be committed to the State training school by any district court judge but county costs for the commitment incur only if a county judge authorized the order. Names Misses Frances Carr Gladys Carr Isabel Doyle and Lois Crichton appear in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Harrison J. Freeborn
Frances and
Gladys Carr
Isabel Doyle
Lois Crichton
Haying Returns After Rain With Small Ranch Fire
Haying paused for a day and a half after Sundays rain then resumed at Walter Paddock ranch where a small blaze burned several acres after a man lit a match with his thumbnail. Hay crews from Nelson ranch and local residents were among visitors to Dillon for funeral services and social visits.
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Walter Paddock Ranch
Norman Nelson
Clara
Wayne
Beavehead Valley
Nelson Ranch
Mary E. Sheppard
Ted Marchesseau
Dillon
J. J. Brown
Brown
Frank Judge
Judge
Stella Murray
Delias Montgomery
George
Harry Tash
E. E
Hazel
M. A. Cook
Elkhorn Springs
J. H. Mills
Jimmy
George Montgomery
W. S. Tash
Wilbur Tash
DL Ranch
Chris Hollinger
George A. Pyle
Walter Paddock
Ross Nay
Edith Pahnish
Carl Pahnish
Andy Pyles
John Judge
Sophia Goodspeed
New City and County Financial Advisory Service Planned
State Examiner W A Brown outlined a permanent advisory service for cities and counties to handle financial matters. First Assistant Examiner A E Williamson will oversee city and county fiscal problems and offer personal aid when needed. The shift replaces slower correspondence methods with direct assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Brown
A. E. Williamson
Williamson
Brown
Dillon People Register at Fair Montana Exposition
Montana's booth at the San Francisco exposition lists 13 736 registrants including many former Montanans in California. Estelle Walsh Nagle says the program engages outsiders and Montanans alike, highlighting a program that invites visitors to learn about Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Estelle Walsh Nagle
California
Dillon
Frank Hazelbaker
B. H. Henselt
Eunice Keller
B. M. Hall
W. E. Talent
Lee Cranwell Thorson
G. R. Fealturke
Phyllis Sampson
A. C. Morrow
Helen Morrow
Tom Morrow
Ruth K. Gray
Marie Schwartz Wille
Dagmar Nelson Holven
C. B. Crampton
March
Grace Lamont Logan
J. B. Logan
EB. O. Harkness
Frances Robinson
Paul Henneberry
D. W. Metlen
Grace O'Keefe
David Levene
Joe Butala, Jr
Michael Simetish
Ralph Sloulin
Pauline Sloulin
W.D. Tovey
W. G. Squires
Thos. W. Jones
L. BE. Mat
Dillon Man Appointed B P C E Deputy Ruler
Dillon native L Ott Gordon of Dillon was named district deputy grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for Montana West. The honor, announced by Henry C. Warner of Dixon Illinois, marks the first such high recognition for a member of Dillon lodge 1554. Gordon, an Ermont mine electrician, previously served as 1937 38 exalted ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
L. Ott Gordon
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Montana West
Henry C. Warner
Dixon
Ill
Dillon Lodge
Gordon
Ermont
Elkhom
Warner
Formation of County Pioneer Club Planned
Miss Jean Bishop Beaverhead county vice president of the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers invites eligible persons to meet at her home 413 South Idaho Street Thursday at 8 PM to form a county branch of the state organization. Members must be descendants of Montana residents as of December 31, 1868. Bring credentials if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Bishop
Beaverhead County
The
Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers
South
Idaho Street
Montana
Bishop
Neighborhood events guide for Woodcraft hall tonight
Neighbors will gather at eight o clock tonight at the LoOF hall. Juveniles are scheduled to meet at 6 36 for initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodcraft
President Sheldon E. Dai sent from the Normal cé
President Sheldon E. Dai was dispatched from the Normal campus. The notice notes an official transfer or send off involving the dean and university authorities, with emphasis on campus administrative movements and contact points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon E. Dai
Beaverhead County Eyes First Fish Screen for Canal Ditch
A state inspection led by J. W. Schofield and Nick Dondelinger found Beaverhead valley canal water ripe for a fish screen. If ranchers grant easements, the screen could be installed, cost estimates run from 900 to 1000 dollars, and the device promises 98 percent fish protection without hindering flow. Local sportsmen welcome the potential improvement with limited state funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
J. W. Schofield
Helena
Nick Dondelinger
Anaconda
State, Fish and
Beaverhead Valley
Canal Ditch
State Fish and Game Commission
Beaverhead
Open Competitive Exam for Lima Montana Postmaster
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for the postmaster at Lima Montana where a vacancy exists or will occur. The exam follows the June 25 1938 act placing presidential postmasters in the classified civil service. Competitor dates will be set on admission cards sent after the close of applications. Applications must be properly executed and filed in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Lima
Mont
Congress
Civil ‘Service
Washington, D. C
Montana North Dakota Iowa and more study tax reform for farms
Commissioner James T. Sparling reported that a rapid city meeting of state agriculture chiefs including Montana Iowa North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Wyoming and Minnesota formed a temporary association. They discussed adjusting agricultural property taxes to tax farmers by income and improving marketing and regulatory cooperation to benefit farmers across states.
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Geven North
Central
Rapid
James T. Sparling
Helena
Montana
Iowa
North
Dakota
South
Nebraska
Wyoming
Minnesota
Sparling
Bridge Insurance Case Appeals to State Supreme Court
The Minneapolis Fire and Marine Insurance company appeals a district court decision blocking payment of the premium on a policy for all state bridges. The policy, bought by Secretary of State Sam W. Mitchell and Attorney General H J Freeboard, faced opposition from Governor Roy E. Ayers. John M. Wheeler of Billings, a highway commission member, secured a permanent injunction from District Judge Albert Besancon preventing State Auditor John J. Holmes from paying the $120,000 premium on a $12,000,000 policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Fire and Marine Insurance Company
State Supreme Court
Sam W. Mitchell
H J. Freeboard
State Board of Examiners
Roy E. Ayers
John M. Wheeler
Billings
State Highway Commission
Albert Besancon
Missoula
John J. Holmes
Rail Board urges lower oil freight rates to Spokane
The Montana state railroad and public service commission with four oil refiners asks the I C C to authorize Great Northern to cut refined petroleum freight rates from 53 to 50 cents per 100 pounds to 30 cents. The reduction, delayed by I C C inquiry, aims to help Montana refiners compete with California in Spokane.
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Ice Commission
Montana
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bureau
Great Northern Railroad
Spokane
Great Northern
Rail Board
Austin B. Middleton
Horace F. Casey
Paul T. Smith
California
Wuerthner Elected Montana Municipal League President
Montana Municipal League members elected Great Falls Mayor Julius J. Wuerthner as president for the 1939 40 fiscal year at the Anaconda convention. He succeeds former Anaconda mayor Thomas J. McCarver, with Lewistown Mayor Andrew Rockne named first vice president Helena Mayor A J Roberts second vice president Butte Mayor Charles A Hauswirth and Anaconda official Michael J Mee named secretary Victor N Kessler Helena city clerk treasurer also chosen for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Municipal League
Julius J. Wuerthner
Great Falls
Anaconda
Wuerthner
Thomas J. McCarver
Andrew Rockne
Lewistown
A. J. Roberts
Helena
Charles A. Hauswirth
Butte
Michael J. Mee
World Fair Ecuador Pavilion Mulls Hat Rename
New York World’s Fair Ecuador Pavilion personnel have debated for days over a new name for a Panama hat. They could not settle on panguador or equama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ecuador
Cosmic rays power Fordham exhibit at World’s Fair lamp
New York captured cosmic rays light a neon lamp in a Fordham university exhibit at the World’s Fair. Rays arrive at a rate of 14 per minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fordham University
Local Briefs: horse flies threaten Poindexter & Orr and town news
From the Tribune August 1890: Poindexter and Orr withdraw horses due to horse flies. James Welch works granite for shipment to Butte. Jones Crowell Thompson party reports a tent loss and busted wagon. Dillon school board selects six teachers led by Miss M E Hands. Staudaker Gilbert firm dissolves. Lawn Tennis Club elects new members. Emerson Hill visits Dillon after upgrades at Red Rock store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the. Tribune
Centennial
Poindexter & Orr
Birch Creek
James ‘Welch
Butte
Jones- Crowell
Dillon
M. E. Hands
Anna K. Phillips
Bertha Reininger
M. A. Oliver
V. Gillilland
Fannie W. Brown
Staudaker & Gilbert
J. B. Gilbert
Bella Rife
Blanche Lamont
Minnie Miller
Rosa Klauber
Messrs. C. H. Beers
Edwin Norris
Emerson Hill
Red Rock
Local trips and deals in 1899 Tribune item
40 YEARS AGO 1899 Tribune notes Patterson family and guests headed to Ruby valley for a camping trip while Morris Jones travels to California for health. Hecla Mercantile and Banking Co. buys all mining interests of Wm. B. Gaffney in Bryant district. F M Cunnard sells dairy business to J C Jacobson and George Whittaker, stock split between them. School Clerk J D James nears completing district census. about 575 school age children expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
8. S. Patterson
Estelle Denes
Clara Middlemeyer
Chas. Sassman
Ruby Valley
Morris Jones
Horse Prairie
California
Hecla Mercantile and Banking Co
F. M. Cunnard
J. C. Jacobson
George Whittaker
Whittaker
Jacobson
J. D. James
Freight handler shot after saloon brawl in Dillon
Frank McLain was shot at about 1 AM in the Ajax saloon by Lewis Cundriff, a hayfield worker from Kentucky. McLain died three hours later. A land-purchase bid for a 40 acre outskirts tract valued at 60 000 surfaced in the incident. A wedding near Monida joined Mildred Allison and Charles White Lee. A Dillon barn fire on Blacktail Creek endangered Thomas Flynn and wife as they slept inside.
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The
Tribune
Frank McLain
Lewis Cundriff
Kentucky
McLain
Ajax
Eastern Capital
Dillon
Wharton Ranch
Monida
Mildred Allison
George Allison
Charles White Lee
Pocatello
Thomas Flynn
Blacktail Creek
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M. G. Ramsey
Super Willey
Oae Lind
van Airsdale
Liberty
Hill and Blaine
Phillips
Valley
Daniels
Sheridan
Roosevelt
Chouteau
Teton
Cascade
Judith Basin
Glacier
Toole
Pondera
Flathead
Lincoln
Lake
Mineral
Powell
Granite
Ravalli
Sanders
Lewis and Clark
Broadwater
Jefferson
Deer Lodge
Silver Bow
Meagher
Scatland
Gallatin
Park
Sweet Grass
Madison
McCone
Richland
Dawson
Prairie
Wibaux
Fergus
Petroleum
Garfield
Musselshell
Golden Valley
Stillwater
Yellowstone
Treasure
Carbon
Big Horn
Attorney General Rules
Polaris
Pierce Butler
United States Supreme Court
John Flink
Mike Henneberry
Fidmore Rossi
O. A. Bergeson
Joe Bergeson
Arthur, Bay
Paul J. Davis
J. .N. Capitanich
D. ‘W. Mayer
Charles Mayer
A White
Mary B. Paul
Florence H. Clark
Eileen Clark
Katherine Hatfield
Lydia Pearson
Fred Woodside
John Troupe
Jean Troupe
Edward Bay
W. L. Barron
Shirley C. Graeter
Marion Leach Edwards
W. H. Powers
Patricia Powers
D. L. Johnson
E. H. Cantrell
Flora Holden
Gilbert Hilde
Edith Hughes Vance
Harry Miller
A. J. Wedum
Harold M. Low
E. W. Bond
Phillip Bond
Mary Lee Tower
Chas. Conger
W. J. Loar
F. L. Foor
S. Wilkinson
Elizabeth Wilkinson
Frank Kuntz
Frances Stamm
Patty Stamm
Jenn Stamm
Walter A. Stamm
Marguerite
Fred Huber
Maxine Johnson McCluskey
Phil E. Harding
Game Commission
the State Railroad and Public
Lewis & Walker
F. M. Roe
Roe
Alice
Beaverheads Club
W. G. Roberts
Washington Street
George Plaisted
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