Beaverhead County Fair Dates Set For September 27 30
Beaverhead County Fair dates are announced for September 27 through 30. George Opp succeeds the late S S Carruthers as secretary and new director, bringing familiarity with the office. Plans include farm and dairy exhibits, livestock, home products, school and art displays, plus horse races, stunts, dances, music, and sports. The fair aims to strengthen rural town ties and invite all to attend Continued on page 12.
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Beaverhead County Fair
Beaverhead County
New Poultry Farm Wins Recognition in Dillon
A new enterprise near the State Normal, launched by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hansen, began in April by purchasing five irrigated acres east of the Normal. They connected to city water and light and planned irrigation ditches, with Harry noted for practical fixes. Continued on Page Seven.
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State Normal
Dillon
Harry Hansen
H. L. McCaleb
Normal
Harry
Community Church at Jackson to Be Dedicated Sept. 5
Jackson prepares to dedicate its new community church on September 5 with help from Reverends McLean Brimsstead and Newman of Helena and Rev. W. J. Feeley. The project, eight years in the making, raised 1200 overseen by Mrs. A W Wilson. The building on Main Street will gain a belfry and stucco finish as carpenters move to complete the tower and bell.
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Munity Church
McLean, Brimstead and Newman
Helena
W. J. Feeley
Jackson
A. W. Wilson
Feeley
Princeton University
Jackson and Wisdom
MoocHer Sentenced For Mooching By Sheriff Court
John Kitti was arrested Saturday evening by the sheriff's force on a charge of soliciting financial aid from pedestrians. In justice court Monday he pleaded guilty and Judge Phillips sentenced him to 30 days in the county jail.
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John Kitti
Sheriff's Force
Justice Court
Phillips
Class of 66 to Receive Diplomas August 18
Summer school commencement set for Wednesday morning August 18 at 10 30 in the Normal college auditorium Dr Frank H Garver to deliver the address on the history of Montana State Normal College A special musical program included There will be 66 graduates listed with names and hometowns
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Normal College
Frank H. Garver
Montana State Normal College
Frances Bertrand
Dillon
Elizabeth Bingham
Minnesota
William Brownfield
Harlem
Nellie Cecil
Bozeman
Dorothy Chapin
Roundup
Nora Chesley
Ballantine
Alice Jackson
Butte
Forest fire alert fuels caution for campers and hikers
Local forest officials report extreme dryness in Beaverhead forest and urge careful camp fire practices. Two fires have occurred. one near Gary Creek by lightning was contained at ten acres after firefighter effort, the other started by a smoker was quickly extinguished. Everyone must ensure fires are fully out.
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Beaverhead Forest
Gary Creek
Wisdom
Ramsey
Burdick
Mrs Sidney D Hooker Dies in Helena
The wife of Archdeacon Sidney Douglas Hooker of Helena died at 7 50 Tuesday evening August 10 after a several months illness. The funeral will be held at 10 o clock Friday morning. Remains go to Salem Mass for burial. Born Salem February 11 1856. Friends in Dillon extend sympathy to Mr Hooker former rector of St James church.
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Sidney Douglas Hooker
Helena
Salem
Mass
Dillon
Hooker
St. James Church
Man Arrested in Big Hole Theft Case and Related Notices
Russell Kidd was arrested in the Big Hole basin on Tuesday for car theft tied to Missoula authorities and the recovered Chevrolet was linked to a July 7 theft in Missoula. Kidd faced transfer to Missoula, with deputies noting altered Montana to Washington plates. Also, a water suit in Centennial valley over Tom Creek was filed by Hunt Brothers and Peter F. David against C A Buck. Jose Vangley pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor and was bound over to district court for sentencing. Deputy Price fined L C Dingley for illegal fishing methods.
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Big Hole Basin
Fullenton
Keas
Dillon
Missoula
Kidd
Big Hole
Montana
Washington
Callahan
Crawford
Tom Creek
Centennial Valley
John Collins
Hunt Brothers
Peter F. David
C. A. Buck
Jose Vangley
Mooney
Justice Court
District Court
Charles R. Price
L. C. Dingley
Phillips
Promising Coal Find Reported in Medicine Lodge
Sam Bates and Lawrence Peterson of Lima discovered a forty foot ledge of high grade soft coal in Beaverhead county's Medicine Lodge district. The find has stirred local mining circles and suggests great potential though limited development has occurred.
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Sam Bates
Lawrence Peterson
Lima
Beaverhead County
Medicine Lodge
Beaverhead County Party Committeemen Named After Primary
Precinct committee members for Beaverhead County are listed with numbers, areas, and party affiliations. Names include Waldorf Andrus Forsyth Doyle Roselle Paul Keller Truax Martinell McKnight Kirkpatrick Bond Craver Stocker Brenner Rand Brenner Maynard Nay Stallings Gilbert Herndon Scully Graeter Bell Nelson Ross French Young Borgeas Reiber Tate Tash Farley Capehart Loss Denni son Harvey Woody Sears Wise River Phillips Hirschman Hanson Windsor Holmes Stevenson Shaw Hanson Windsor Lima Monida Armstead Scott Nixon.
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Beaverhead County
A. F. Waldorf
H. E. Andrus
Lakeview
B. L. Forsyth
J. E. Doyle
Monida
Ora Roselle
B. H. Paul
Lima
J. B. Keller
J. H. Truax
Dell
E. M. Martinell
D. D. McKnight
Dillon
James Kirkpatrick
Eugene Bond
Bedrock
Dellarnari
E. B. Roe
Grant
Marches Rand
Charles Brenner
Barrett
Maynard Lovell
Fred Dingley
Bannack
Ross F. Nay
C. W. Stallings
J. H. Gilbert
Roy Herndon
S. F. Ervin
John Banks
W. T. Scully
W. A. Graeter
Bishop
Frank P. Bell
Theodore Nelson
Argenta
Catherine M. Ross
A. H. French
Birchcreek
Finoch Young
Carl Borgeas
Frank Tyree
Dewey
E. H. Harvey
Ben Mallon
Nicholia
William Sweeney
Dilion
George Opp
Louis Stahl
L. P. Phillips
S. D. Hirschman
Wisdom
William Woody
Jackson
H. Harvey
Wise River
B. R. Stevenson
Ray Shaw
Armstead
Parker
Scott
Peter Hanson
Thomas T. Windsor
Beaverhead High School to Open September 7
Beaverhead County High School will open September 7 under Principal A. T. Petreson. Five new teachers join the faculty replacing Schleppergrel Erie Summers Pfiffner and Dean. The music department adds harmony theory courses and band supervision with aims for early uniforms. An improved shop, continued commercial art and salesmanship, and an increased attendance are planned with the girls dormitory retained. Football practice begins in the first week under Coach Gunderson.
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A. T. Petreson
Beaverhead County
Schleppegrel
Erie
Gunderson
Greater Denmark film shown by Danish Brotherhood
The Danish Brotherhood of America Dillon lodge No 273 rents the Hartwig theater for a screening of the film Greater Denmark on August 21 at 8 o clock. The presentation depicts daily life in Denmark and aims to educate both native Americans and Missourians about Danish culture and American assimilation.
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Danish Brotherhood of America
Dillion Lodge No. 273
Hartwig Theater
Denmark
Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly in Anaconda
The grand assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will be held in Anaconda on August 23 and 24. All members in good standing are cordially invited to attend.
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Grand Assembly of the Order of Rainbow
Anaconda
Beaverhead County Board of Equalization Sets 1926 Tax Levy
Beaverhead county board meets in final equalization session on August 9 with Chairman Gosman and commissioners approving or denying reductions for L D Graeter Rosie Boyle Gleed Bros Andrew Salmonson. Assessments adjusted only for irrigation and neighboring property comparisons. continuation to page 6 for further changes.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Board of Equalization
0. C. Gosman
A. L. Anderson
J. E. Shaw
B. W. Emerick
Albert S. Baker
L. D. Graeter
Rosie Boyle
Gleed Bros
Andrew Salmonson
Big Hole Basin Picnic Invites Beaverhead County
The second annual Big Hole basin picnic is set for Saturday August 28 north of Jackson. Tom Davis of Butte will give addresses alongside ample ice cream cake and lemonade. Wir Hole residents extend warm hospitality and promise a full, enjoyable gathering for all attendees.
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Tom Davis
Butte
Bumper Hay Crop Reported in Big Hole Basin
One of the largest wild hay crops in years in the Big Hole basin has been harvested with many ranchers finishing ahead of rain. Those with hay secured report steady work and excellent hay quality, despite a few late rain showers.
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Big Hole Basin
Big Hole
Jimmy Trainor Ends Hundred Hour Drive
Jimmy Trainor completes his thirty sixth endurance test driving through rain to Montana Auto at six. A large crowd gathers as he rests in the Sugar Bowl showroom and receives a warm Dillon reception at Dillmont Park. He praises the Chevrolet and thanks local merchants before heading east for new endurance ventures.
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Jimmy Trainor
Montana Auto
Sugar Bowl
Dillmont Park
Trainor
Chevrolet
Dillon
East
Beaverhead County Taxable Value Rises After Decline
Beaverhead County reports its taxable value at 7,228,083 dollars for this year, up 343,227 from last year as recapped by County Assessor Ross W. Emerick. The rise follows years of decline since 1919, driven by land, livestock, and personal property gains, including cattle and sheep valuation increases totaling about 1.1 million dollars, aided by a state board adjustment to Montana Power property.
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Beaverhead
Ross W. Emerick
Montana Power Company
High Honor Conferred on Dillon Man
J. E. Monroe, grand senior warden of the Knights Templar of Montana, has been appointed representative for the grand commandry of New Mexico. He may act and appear for the New Mexico commandery in Montana to promote and increase Templar Masonry prosperity in the Montana commandery.
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J. E. Monroe
Knights Templar
Montana
Grand Commandry
New Mexico
Mr. Monroe
Templar Masonry
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New Poultry Farm
Moocher
Garetha Kleinschmidt
Billings
Elin Kraftenberg
Armington
Alice Levi
Havre
Clara Lyon
Chateau
Helen McCarthy
Toi Long Logan
Stevensville
Mary McNeely
Brady
Helena Maier
Estella Miley
Fort Benton
Charles Murray
Sheridan
Madge Murray
Pauline Nelson
Lewistown
Jennie Njan
Circle
Gladys Noble
Townsend
Mary O’connell
Mary O’hare
Sand Coulee
Genevieve O'Leary
Jennet
Orr
Klein
Mae Paulson
Belmont
Elizabeth Piernet
Margaret Pings
Augusta
Verna Reed
Victor
Margaret Reid
Rosebud
Hilma Riekki
Red Lodge
Alice Rorvik
Alice Shaw
Potomac
Julian Shea
Mary Irene
Cyril Solace
Richey
Harriet Stevens
Ernest Stewart
Lois Swift
Great Falls
Ella Turpin
Zortman
Matie Wahle
Boulder
Margaret Walen
Maud “Wemple
Polson
Pauline Whitford
Earl Wiggins
Eunice Winter
Kremlin
Agnes ‘Wortman
Bozesman
Nora Wynn
Sidney D. Hooker
Russell Kidd
Beaverhead High School
Grand Assembly OF Rainbow
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