Dillon tragedy ends in double shooting at Palace cafe
In Dillon Montana on August 12 1918 Bert Liggett shot and killed his ex wife Sadie Liggett then shot himself. Witnesses at the coroner inquest described two shots fired at Mrs Liggett and a final gunshot as Liggett wounded himself. The coroner ruled Sadie Liggett died from gunshot wounds and Bert Liggett died hours later. The couple had long ties to Dillon with family from Hall and Missoula County.
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Palace Cafe
Herbert Liggett
Sadie Liggett
Liggett
Curtis Hospital
Sadie Allen
Bert Liggett
James Walker
W. F. Drummey
Lawrence Magnus
Chris Snyder
Edor Ericsoon
F. M. Cunnard
Liggetts
Dillon
Missoula County
O. Neubert
Millen
The Montana Boys Set for Camp Dodge
A Des Moines Despatch reports a Montana trainload of drafted men arriving in Des Moines en route to Camp Dodge. The soldiers, cheerful and firm, carry suitcases and exchange greetings at stations, praising the Kaiser in Montana speech and pledging to serve their country in France.
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Montana
Des Moines
Iowa
Dillon
Camp Dodge
Granny Grauchan
Curley Gorman
J. E. Morse
Camp
Kaiser
Northwestern
France
Armstead Couple Rejoice Over Grandson Birth in Utah
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Scott of Armstead celebrate the arrival of a grandson born the 11th to Mr. and Mrs. LeGrande Young in Salt Lake City Utah.
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J. W. Scott
Armstead
LeGrande Young
Salt Lake City
CANDIDATES YOUll VOTE FOR IN PRIMARY RACES
Saturday marked the filing deadline for the August 27 primary election. Republicans and Democrats each field a slate including H C Patterson and H B Duff for Legislature, A B Dansie and O M Best for County Commissioner, with Dillon residents common across offices. Other candidates include Geo W Tash, Elmer Ripley, Jack Porter, Clarence Wall, D L Stephens, Melville Lougheed, and Elizabeth Sutherland among others.
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H. C. Patterson
Dell
H. B. Duff
Dillon
Leo
H. Truax
Clarence Wall
Lima
W. F. Cashmore
D. L. Stephens
Earl Wheat
R. J. Boone
Melville Lougheed
Bert Williams
Ellen B. MacMillan
Henry Gleed, Jr
Georgia Mathews
Noted speakers at me conference
The article notes the death of George W. Beehrer near Reichle after a heart attack last Saturday. Born in 1834 in Stuttgart, he served as a California cavalry sergeant in the Civil War and kept a diary during service. Also referenced is Rev. E R Fulkerson of Japan, a lecturer and former Philippine school head, to speak at the upcoming M E conference.
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George W. Beehrer
Reichle
Beehrer
Stuttgart
Germany
California Cavalry
San Francisco
Panama
Boston
E. R. Fulkerson
Japan
Fulkerson
United States
Tokyo
Nagashi
Phillippine Methodist
Nagasaki
Methodist
Anthropological Society of Japan
Philippines
China
Korea
John Kelley
Joint
The
Methodist’ Episcopal Church
Lucia
Ned Woodman
Woodman
Treble Clef Club
Lincoln L. Wirt
France
Red Cross
K. of C
H. V. Adams
Adam
Dillon
Trade goods listed including flour meat cheese
A fragment lists diverse food products with origins in Spokane Chicago and Denmark, hinting at a larger notice continued on page 12 for further details. The readable items reference flour meat butter and cheese sourced from multiple cities and countries.
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Spokane
Chicago
Denmark
Hooverizing Over Grub With Uncle Sam Reference
Quirky wartime line expresses disdain for waste while acknowledging shared sacrifice. Humor suggests citizens and authorities partner in rationing and support for the war effort through daily meals and resources.
Free trip to state fair offered to Beaverhead women
Harry W. Turney state war savings director met in Dillon to promote a county and state war savings stamp contest open to all Beaverhead women over 18. The two top sellers before September 6 1918 win a trip to the Helena State Fair with expenses paid and a chance at 500 in extra prizes. County director Frank A. Hazelbaker will provide details.
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Harry W. Turney
War Savings
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Helena
War Savings Society
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Food Administration Urges Express Shipping For Threshing Repairs
Food Administrator F. A. Hazelbaker of Beaverhead County urges express companies to prioritize shipment of repairs and parts for threshing outfits this harvest season. Each day of idle threshing means serious harvest losses, and the administration has taken steps to correct troubles promptly as express heads agree to give preferred shipment for thresher parts in the coming month.
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F. A. Hazelbaker
Beaverhead County
Food Administration
Express Companies
Express Company
Resting in Jail After Refusal to Work
E. R. Shelley from Wisdom is in jail for 60 days on a charge of refusal to work. Mr and Mrs Frank Wilecomb of Laurin were in Dillon yesterday.
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E. R. Shelley
Wisdom
Frank Wilecomb
Laurin
Dillon
Beaverhead Wool Production Figures For 1918 and 1917
Governor White of First National Bank summarizes Beaverhead county wool shipments and cash returns for 1918 and 1917. Beaverhead county clip estimated at 250000 pounds higher in 1918 than 1917, with value around 1.6 million dollars after conservative pricing. Government grading and valuation to determine final payment. bank profits and costs noted.
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Beaverhead County
First National Bank
B. F. White
Beveony
White
Leadore
Idaho
Closing Session of Dillon Chautauqua Ends Strong
The 1918 Dillon chautauqua closed Sunday night to full tents and packed crowds. Highlights included Mildred Leo Clemens lecture Rambling Through Paradise and dramatic views of Mt. Kilauea eruption. Attendance commitments rose to 120, up 20 from last year, with praise for Thavin's Exposition band and a varied program through Saturday and Sunday.
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Dillon
Dr. Thomas
Cantore
Mrs. Cummings
Signor Levitto
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Self
W. G. Gilbert
W. J. Cushing
W. E. Chapman
G. V. Elder
Miss Elizabeth Sutherland
Geo. W. Beehrer
Beaverhead
Mark Freeman
Sam
Charles M. Russell
U. S. Food ‘Administration
State Fair
U.S
Electric
Swanee River
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