Local Happenings Across Dillon and Surrounding Areas
Almer Lohr from Dell visited Dillon on a weekend. George Judge of Polaris spent last Saturday in Dillon. Earl Stevens of Dell was a guest at the Medlen last Saturday. Mrs. Clyde Webster returned from Ohio. J. L. Nyhart visited from Twin Bridges last Thursday. Judge Lyman H. Bennett came from Virginia City late last week. B. W. Emerick, county assessor, returned from St. Louis last Saturday. W. P. Jones from Melrose registered at the Andrus Saturday. William Pahnish from Polaris arrived last week on business. S. E. Whitworth of Dell came Monday to purchase a new Buick. Edith Poindexter of Seattle is visiting Mrs. Kate P. Lynn this week. Ras Wansen of Dell spent last week in Dillon on business. Fr. B. McAvoy from Reno visited W. I. McAvoy. Bruce Risley left for Billings Monday to attend the Masonic grand lodge as Wisdom lodge delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Stevens of
Dell
The
Bruce Risley
Billings
Masonic Grand Lodge
Wisdom Lodge
Tower Family Heads West for Two Week Coast Trip
Mr and Mrs Lee Tower and their children departed last Saturday for a two week motor trip to Seattle and other coast points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Tower
Seattle
Mrs Lillian Free Leads Daughter Ella on Yellowstone Park Tour
Mrs Lillian Free and her daughter Ella along with Miss Alice E E Russell departed last Monday for a tour of Yellowstone Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Free
Ella
Alice EE. Russell
Yellowstone Park
Wikidals Visit Dillon Friends Recall Logan Roots
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wikidal of Logan Utah spent a week in Dillon visiting friends. The couple are former Dillon residents and have many local connections and memories from their time here.
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J. F. Wikidal
Logan
Utah
Dillon
Wikidal
Mrs Hartwig Family Returns From Butte
Mrs Carl Hartwig and their children came back from Butte on Thursday of last week due to the serious illness of Mrs Hartwig's father.
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Carl Hartwig
Butte
Hartwig
Will of George P. Loss probate named administratrix
The will of the late George P. Loss was admitted to probate in the district court last Saturday with Mrs. Margaret M. Loss named as administratrix.
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George P. Loss
District Court
Margaret M. Loss
Local Visitors Spend Time Across Counties
Frank Beehrer of Reichle paid Dillon a business visit on Monday. John Sheser came down from Grant the latter part of last week. Mr and Mrs Charles Fries traveled from Alder last Friday. J F Harrison visited from Dell last Saturday. J D Harrison came down from Bannack last Friday on business. Mr and Mrs T E Gilbert toured Yellowstone park last week and Mr and Mrs A T Peterson with children visited Gallatin county this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beehrer
Reichle
Dillon
John Sheser
Grant
Mrs. Charles Fries
J. D. Harrison
Bannack
A. T. Peterson
Gallatin County
Local residents take varied trips and attend events
Mr and Mrs A F Graeter left for a motor trip through Canada. Ike Rife Jr from Medicine Lodge attended to business. James Jackson of Jackson visited Medlen. D Marchesseaux of Polaris shopped for haying season. The Baxter Tonrey orchestra played at Dillmont park. A J Tessier arrived from Seattle for a visit. Fred Rife drove to Helena with Ted Williams. Mrs Frank Gosman and two children visited Lima families. Families traveled to Glacier National Park and Yellowstone. Barrett daughters Nancy and Constance returned from Kalispell and western Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gosman
Lima
H. D. Weenink
Thomas Barrett
Nancy
Constance Barrett
Kalispell
Montana
Oakwood and Jennings Wed by Sheridan Episcopal Minister
J. F. Oakwood and Melvan P. Jennings of Sheridan were married on Wednesday of last week by the Rev. H. N. Tragitt of the Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FF. Oakwood
Melvan P. Jennings
Sheridan
H. N. Tragitt
Episcopal Church
Dr Eugene Free Makes Emergency Air Trip to Twin Bridges
Dr. Eugene Free flew to Twin Bridges on Friday evening following an urgent call. He was transported via Fred Woodsite's Waco plane. Mr and Mrs Corliss Fairchild and daughter Ruth, Mr and Mrs Otis Wedum, and Miss Nedrow departed Saturday for a trip through Zion National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Free
Twin Bridges
Fred Woodsite
Waco
Ranchers urged to see A. C. Gruwell for safe lighting
An advertisement appeals to ranchers to consult A. C. Gruwell about a lighting system claimed to be the safest and best by test. The notice emphasizes test results and asks ranchers to investigate the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Gruwell
Reward for arrest of anyone not a law officer
A one hundred dollar reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone, with funds collected through bounty measures deemed illegal. The notice references the Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Association and is dated November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Assn
Cuba Gains Independence Under Platt Amendment
A historical note states Cuba became an independent republic after the Treaty of Paris ending the Spanish American War. The U S Congress authorized transfer of power to Cuban people on condition they accept the Platt amendment of March 2, 1901 limiting foreign alliances debts and welfare measures.
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Cuba
Spain
Paris
Congress of the
United States
Congress
Cacampiet
Instructing the Blind institutions rise across states
The article notes early efforts to educate the blind in New England New York and Pennsylvania. The New York Institution for the Blind was incorporated in 1831 and began schooling in 1832 under Dr John D Russ. The Pennsylvania institution, founded in 1838, became a leading school, with other states soon opening similar establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Place in the Sun: U S Ensures Daylight Across Territories
The phrase a place in the sun is applied to the United States after its post Spanish American War acquisitions. Surveys suggest daylight persists across North American territory, with sunset at Attu in the Aleutians while Maine and Grand Manan witness sunrise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser Wilhelm
United States
North America
Attu
Aleutians
Maine
Eastport
Grand Manan
Gypsy Road Hymn Praises State Routes In Lively Verse
A lyrical notice from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch extols highways and backwoods roads as a madrigal of motor travel. The piece imagines travel as a vibrant, life-filled journey praising gas and road life beyond airways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Mythic Gretna Green Blacksmith Story Debunked
Report finds the tale of a village blacksmith aiding elopements at Gretna Green between 1754 and 1860 a cherished myth. New research shows no such figure existed, though earlier imagery linked a smith to wedding symbolism at the tollhouse.
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Gretna Green
Gretan Green
Institute of Frabee
England
Ranagway
Scotland
Manchester Guardian
Aosien
Eiince
Chenetis
New York
Lodgepole Pine Used For Railroad Ties In Medicine Bow Forest
The Medicine Bow National Forest yields lodgepole pine used for railroad ties in the western states. Native peoples noted pine stands and poles for tepees. Government regulation ensures supply, with logs cut downstream to rail towns and sent to Laramie for preservative treatment.
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Medicine Bow National Forest
Laramie
Study Without Observation Gains Little, Says Prof Maynard
Prof Jules Maynard argues that study without observation and application is of little use and notes that many business leaders favor employees with practical experience. The anecdote recalls a college freshman unable to answer after seeing a show, illustrating unfamiliarity with firsthand insight.
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Jules Maynard
Los Angeles Times
Tabasco Peppers Origin and Name From Tabasco Mexico
The Tabasco pepper, long produced in Mexico, gained name and popularity after Maunsell White received seeds from Tabasco in 1850. He planted them in Louisiana and cultivated peppers that surpassed Mexican varieties, leading to the adoption of the Tabasco name for the product.
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Tabasco
Mexico
United States
Co. Maunsell White
Louisiana
White
Monkey’s Uncle Joke At Family Moment
A slangy young woman tells her parents she is surprised by news and jokes that she could be a monkey's aunt. The mother protests while the father quips that she could never be a monkey's uncle and suggests a monkey's aunt instead before she retreats.
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Dad
Barbizon School and Its Barbizon Colony Heritage
The Barbizon village near Fontainebleau gave its name to a famed school of artists. It emerged from the clash of classical and romantic painting in the early 19th century. Millet led the rustic center while Rousseau, a French landscape painter, retired to Barbizon in 1838 for the later years of his life.
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Barbizon
Fontainebleau
Jean Francois Millet
Pierre Etienne Theodore Rousseau
Women Leader RS ALVIN T HERT Leads Troovers Curtis Campaign
Kentucky based leader and vice chair of the Republican National Committee directs the women’s support for Troovers Curtis. Known as a prominent political figure, she also manages a thirteen hundred acre farm despite extensive commitments.
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Alvin T. Hert
Kentucky
Republican National Committee
Troovers Curtis
The New Farming Account School
The Agricultural Commission of the American Bankers Association promotes farm account books through nationwide account schools. Farmers learn to track labor stock soil and profits, and keep inventories with bank support aiding yearly success.
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The
Agricultural Commission of the
American Bankers Association
Country Bank
Ara
How to go broke farming pamphlet warns against pasture tricks
A Tennessee Extension division warns farmers of costly mistakes such as growing a single crop, removing livestock, neglecting soil protection, overharvesting timber, and abandoning cooperative help, urging modern methods and financial prudence to avoid ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
Marriage in China A No Light Ceremony Described
Harper's Magazine recounts Chinese wedding customs as told by a student. If honored, the groom’s parents pay the dowry and invite guests to a feast, honoring the grandfatherly father. Without parental consent, the couple cannot wed at home. Families may be persuaded through patience and appeals to parental love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Anna Louise Strong
Harper's Magazine
So-and- So
Waley Pills Diuretic Promises Easier Life for Women
Mrs. Black of Petersberg Virginia testifies that Foley Pills diuretic eased her pain and fatigue enabling easier movement. The ad claims long use over 25 years, low cost, and guaranteed satisfaction. Sold by George M. Gosman successor to Potts.
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George M. Gosman
Potts
Farm Mortgage Sale in Beaverhead County Montana 1928
Sheriff sale of the real estate and entries tied to Farm ers State Bank against Fred Bower Elna Bower and Capital Trust Savings Bank to be held at the courthouse front door Dillon Montana on a September 1928 Sunday at 2 PM. Property includes 320 acres in multiple sections and quarters with water rights reservoirs ditches and franchises plus shares of capital stock in any district company. Terms are cash.
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Farmers ‘State Bank
Fred Bower
Elna Bower
Capital Trust & Savings Bank
Dillon
Beaverhead
State of Montana
Range Bight
Montana
United States
Brad Bower
Tina Bower
Atgrust
C. Orr
Beaverhead County
Ho Hartwin
Notice to Creditors Estate of John Polson Deceased
Administratrix Annie E. Nelson directs all creditors and claimants to present vouchers within four months after first publication to J E Kelly law office Dillon Montana. This notice in Beaverhead County Montana dated August 11th 1928.
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Fifth Judicial Distrit
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
John Polson
John Palson
J. E. Kelly
Dillon
Annie E. Nelson
Notice to Creditors Estate of George P Lossl Deceased
District of Montana notices creditors and all persons cation of this notice to the executrix Margaret M Lossl at J E Kelly law office Dillon Beaverhead County Montana for the estate of George P Lossl Deceased Dated at Dillon Montana August 1928 Adv 33-36
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Margaret M. Lossl
George P. Loass
Dillon
Montana
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Almer Lohr
George—Judge
Polaris
Clyde Webster
Ohio
J. L. Nyhart
Lyman H. Bennett
Virginia City
B. W. Emerick
St. Louis
W. P. Jones
Melrose
Andrus
William Pahnish
S. EE. Whitworth
Edith Poindexter
Kate P. Lynn
Ras Wansen
Fr. B. McAvoy
Reno
Nev
W. IF. McAvoy
W. J. Romersa
Hughes & McCaleb
J. F. Harrison
Mrs. T. E. Gilbert
A. F. Graeter
Canada
Ike Rife Jr
Medicine Lodge
James Jackson
Jackson
City
D. Marchesseaux of
Dillmont Park
Baxter-Tonrey
A. J. Tessier
Mrs
John Tessier
Fred Rife
Helena
Ted Williams
Ralph Meladden
William J. Romersa
Glacier National Park
Jesse Gray
Baby
New Hampshire
Hastern
Hoover-Curtis
George Moses
Pean
Albert T. Reid
Women’s Leader
Fifth Judicial District
George P. Lossl
George P. Leass
County
American Express
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