Beaverhead County Fair Exhibits Dates Notice
Reminder to bring exhibits for Beaverhead county fair with events on August 31 and September 2 and 3. Officials request confirmation and preparation of entry materials.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
1
Whiskey Causes Accidents in Dillon Railroad Yards
In Dillon this week two railroad yard accidents occurred linked to whiskey. A intoxicated man sleeping near a rail was struck by a locomotive and lost hairline scalp it near fatalities. A second intoxicated man attempting to ride a coal car had both legs amputated after being run over. One man named Charles Mangson of Troy New York survived after leg injuries. A third intoxicated man narrowly escaped death when found prostrate across a track railing before a freight train departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Armstead
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Charles Mangson
Troy
N.Y
Missoula
Dillon Conductor Says Railroad Burial Was A Roll In
Dan Curry, a freight train conductor, recalls passing through Dillon yesterday and asserts the man found in the railroad yards with a head wound was not struck by a train. He describes the victim lying near the steel rail as a second man bent over him, the train stopping beforehand, and the assailant fleeing. Curry calls it a clear case of an intoxicated man being rolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Dan Curry
Dan
At Home Honors Judge Shackelford with Monroe Event
Prof. J. E. Monroe hosted a gathering in honor of his brother in law Judge Robert Shackel ford of St. Louis Mo. Guests included Gov. Edwin Norris Judge Lew L Callaway Judge J B Poindexter and many others. Col A D Young led a Dillon party to Butte last week to view a grand automobile parade or show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shackelford
J. E. Monroe
Robert Shackelford
St. Louis
Judge Shackelford
Gov
Edwin Norris
Helena
Lew L. Callaway
Virginia City
J. B. Poindexter
Messrs
G. T. Paul
O. M. Best
B.F
Great Falls
Col
A. D. Young
Butte
Beaverhead County Fair Opens in Dillon for Four Days
Beaverhead county fair returns to Dillon for Tuesday through Friday August 31 to September 3. The event features refined ladies exhibits with 78 cash premiums in embroidery quilting linens and crocheted work plus premium awards for culinary dairy and children’s handiwork. Secretary S. S. Carruthers reports strong horse entries from other states and a robust race program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County Fair Association
Dillon
S. 5
Carruthers
J. W Scott
Carruthrs
Beaverhead County Fair Dates Announced
The Beaverhead county fair runs August 31 through September 3 with events across four days. Local groups prepare show rings, livestock exhibits, and entertainment for residents and visitors.
Official map issued for reservations with April filing deadline
The Bic Lottery program announces an official map for newly opened reservations. Only two thousand, fight hundred claims remain to be awarded, with April 1 as the filing deadline. Indian registrations closed last Saturday for Flathead Coeur d Alene and Spokane. counts show Flathead 80762 Coeur d Alene 105621 Spokane 99767. Envelopes received total 2683 pounds. 3000 numbers drawn for Coeur d Alene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flathead
Coeur d’ Alene
Spokane
James W. Witten
Coeur d'Alene
Rail project spurs activity along mountain route in Idaho
The Salmon Idaho Herald notes increased work on the Gillmore Pittsburg railroad from Armstead to Salmon with a tunnel nearing completion and a bustling Gilmore camp. It reports 75 men on the Idamont Lumber tie contract, grading near Barrow's field, and two outfits in Cruikshank canyon. It also mentions the tunnel’s small bore and expected finish in six weeks, plus Spring Mountain smelter plans this fall. Additionally Dillon Shriners prepare for Algeria Temple ceremony in Butte with about 100 attendees and fourteen novices from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray B. Hermon
Gilmore
Allce
Spring Mountain
Mrs Lovell Gifts St James Guild Parish House
Mrs Ellen Y Lovell donates a new parish house for the St James Guild of St James Episcopal church in Dillon. The one story building with basement measures 48 by 75 feet and includes heating, hot water, and a 150 seat auditorium with stage and several rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Y. Lovell
St. James Guild
St. James Episcopal Church
St. James Guild Society
Lovell
Burfield flat occupancy set for next week
The large Burfield flat will be ready for occupancy next week. Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith will occupy the north ground floor flat and Mr and Mrs George Banks will reside in the south ground floor flat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burfield
Joseph Smith
George Banks
Beaverhead Sheep Industry Shows Record Year
A Beaverhead county wool report by Gov. White highlights a prosperous year despite one fewer car shipped. The clip totaled more bags and pounds, yielding the largest total money value for growers in the county’s history, with a yearly comparison table from 1904 to 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Beaverhead County
Prisoner Cummings Arrested After Subscriptions Scam
George Cummings was arrested in Melrose after soliciting Denver Daily Post subscriptions at 50 cents a year and passing a forged $15 check from a non existent John R. Woods. He confessed to a related Idaho escape and was handed to Idaho officials for penitentiary charges. He had fled from St Anthony Idaho with three others, later recaptured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruwell
Erwin
Dillon
Melrose
Harry
Gilbert
George Cummings
Cummings
Lima
Denver Daily Post
Orr's
First National Bank
Streb
John R. Woods
Idaho
St. Anthony
St! Anthony
Railroad hope on Boise line reaches January first
An indirect railroad source connected with Salmon City reports Pittsburg and Gilmore plans trains into Boise by January first, 1912, with operations over the Armstead to Salmon City route starting by January 1, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg & Gilmore Railroad
Boise
Capital News
Salmon City
Lemhi County
Armstead
Distinguished Democrat Visits Dillon Mines and Range Cattle
Col John J Martin former sergeant at arms of four national conventions visits Dillon to inspect the Midnight mine in Argenta owned by Gladstone Gold company. He is impressed by ore shipments and predicts strong future for the property and regional development. He notes cattle grazing on native range and remarks on agricultural potential. Martin heads to Butte then Spokane for irrigation congress and holds roles with river and harbor groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
John J. Martin
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Martin
Argenta
Gladstone Gold Company
Doyle
Mr. Martin
Preston Barnett
Col. Martin
Bonanza
Rockies
Butte
Sen. W. A. Clark
Irrigation Congress
Spokane
Congress
Upper Mississippi’ Improvement Association
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Washington, D. C
Mrs A L Anderson Hosts Geographical Guessing Party
Mrs A L Anderson entertained a pleasant afternoon party at her South Idaho Street home. Guests wore outfits representing different geographical points and guessed the representations amid light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Anderson
South Idaho Street
Mesdames Ainslie
Carter
Rife
Simpson
Lusher
Stauffer
Baxter
Connolly
Featherly
Ellen Lovell
P. I. Smith
Boardwine
Morse
E. O. Selway
Burden
Z. B. Yeaman
James Walker
M. A. Walker
Cushing
Bidstrup
Hazelbaker
Robison
Egbert
Smith
Henry Burfiend
A. L. Stone
Olmstead
Robert Morton
McConkey
Weedum
Bronson
Benson
Niblack
Bernstein
Lamont
McFadden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Browne's Lakes
Ray B. Henderson
Edith Decker
Ida
Algeria
Elen, Lovell
Flathead Reservation
Dillonite
James E Evans
Gov. White
Denver Post
Bose
Dako
Salmon
Hill Interests
UCAAT
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