Dillon News: Local Visitors and Court Action
A parade of visitors including James E. Doyle of Centennial valley and Carl Hansen of Armstead shuttled through Dillon for the Elks convention. A divorce suit was filed by Carl McClain against Lydia McClain, and Ray McPherson sued Eva Marie McPherson for desertion. Jack Lee’s rodeo injury led to discharge from Barrett hospital. Local trips to Chicago for the World’s Fair and Century of Progress are noted.
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District Court
Carl McClain
Lydia McClain
Ray “McPherson
Eva Marie McPherson
Spring-cleaning to avoid a cross and tired home life
The piece counsels gradual spring-cleaning and Budgeting time. It notes husbands’ fatigue and wives’ overzealous efforts. It offers practical tips such as damp chamois for picture frames, vacuum cleaning, and a soap and water solution for upholstery. It also suggests window care and using ammonia for tough panes.
A C Bay ers Buys Historic Old Ranch Near Twin Bridges
A C Bayers, noted Hereford breeder, buys the Red Barn ranch north of Twin Bridges. Founded in 1882 by Noah Armstrong, it is the birthplace of Spokane the 1889 Kentucky Derby winner. Bayers plans to winter cattle there after harvesting hay on the property.
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A. C. Bayers
Big Hole Basin
Red Barn
Twin Bridges
Noah Armstrong
Spokane
Bayers
Big Hole
Railroads Offer One Cent Per Mile Fare to Chicago
Three northern transcontinental lines Northern Pacific Great Northern and Milwaukee announce a round trip rate of one cent per mile for travel to Chicago from western Montana points August 10 through September 30. Return limit 25 days with coach or tourist car options as Farm Week at A Century of Progress boosts travel.
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Northwest
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Milwaukee
Chicago
Montana
Misoula
Mont
Stryker
Jury Acquits Barnes in Vagary Charge at City Court
The Monday jury trial at the courthouse ended with an acquittal for Barney Barnes on a vagary charge while the case against Mrs. Barnes was dismissed. Judge A. C. Gruwell presided with City Attorney McFadden prosecuting and Rodgers & Collins for the defense.
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Court House
Barney .Barnes
Barnes
A. C. Gruwell
McFadden
Rodgers & Collins
Butte Dealer Beer Sales Charge Ends With Acquittal
Harry Harkins a representative of a Butte wholesale house was found not guilty in justice court Friday morning on a charge of selling beer to unlicensed dealers. Judge Louis Stahl presided and the jury deliberated about fifteen minutes before reaching the verdict.
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Harry Harkins
Butte
Justice Court
Louis Stahl
Fire in Antelope basin burns 2500 acres near Cliff Lake
A sagebrush and grass fire that began Saturday night in Antelope basin near Cliff Lake burned about 2 500 acres before it was brought under control by a GCC crew. Supervisor Seca reports.
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Antelope Basin
Cliff Lake
GCC
Seca
City Plans New Street Lighting District Protests Rise
City officials discuss creating a street lighting district with annual costs exceeding 1400 dollars. Homeowners face 4 dollars yearly for three years and 2 dollars thereafter, while current rates for the old system run about 1 dollar per year. Protests mostly come from residents who already have a light on their corner.
Rotary club meeting discusses government relief projects
Ralphi Cushing spoke at the Dillon Rotary Club at the Medlen hotel on government appropriations for relief work and planned projects. J. C. Wedum chaired as several members joined in the discussion of the matter.
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Ralphi Cushing
Dillon ‘Rotary Club
Medlen
J. C. Wedum
I. B. Mining to Restart Operations at Bannack
I. B. Mining, recently reorganized, plans to resume work at Bannack shortly after September 15. The move follows months of downtime and signals renewed activity for the firm in the mining district.
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I. B. Mining Company
Bannack
Methodist Aid Society Meeting Planned in Church Parlors
The Methodist Aid society will be entertained by Mrs Geo E Baker and Mrs C E Nelson Thursday afternoon in the church parlors. Everyone welcome.
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Methodist Aid Society
Geo. E. Baker
C. E. Nelson
Transient Arrested for Leather Coat Theft
A transient named Byron Cooney was arrested Friday afternoon on charges of stealing a leather coat from a local clothing store. The report identifies Cooney as the suspect and notes the alleged theft occurred in the vicinity of the storefront.
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Byron Cooney
Fred Huber Visits City From California
Fred Huber, a well known former jeweler, is in the city for a few days to look after interests here while visiting from California.
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C. C. Thornton
The
City
Oklahoma
Helen Peterson
A. T. Peterson
Billings
Dillon
Ruth
Lucille Kelly
Fred Huber
California
Rainbow Girls Seek Yo-Yo Top Pieces from Aileen Berry
Mrs. Mary Judge and daughter Esther left Tuesday for Missoula after visiting relatives here. Attention Rainbow Girls collect Yo-Yo pillow top pieces. bring to Aileen Berry promptly.
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Aileen Berry
Mary Judge
Esther
Missoula
Book of Mormon Pictures to Be Shown at Local LDS Lecture
Elder Geo S Tanner of the L D S church will present an illustrated Book of Mormon lecture and a slide show on Mormon Temples at 8 o clock Sunday evening August 20 in the L D S chapel on East Glendale Street. He will be accompanied by student Elder Harold Larsen. The program includes musical numbers and is free to the public.
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Geo. S. Tanner
L’d
Tanner
L.D. S. Institute
Moscow
Idaho
Harold Larsen
L. D.S
East Glendale Street
Beaverhead Shoeing Shop Reopens Under N M Hansen
N M Hansen formerly of Arco Idaho has leased the Beaverhead Shoeing Shop on Center Street and reopened it with modern equipment. He is an experienced blacksmith and guarantees his work. His family will move here soon.
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N.M. Hansen
Arco
Idaho
Beaverhead
Center Street
Mr. Hansen
Undercover Man gangster drama wooing audiences
Sun and weekday show features George Raft Nancy Carroll Roscoe Karns and Len Cody in a whirlwind crime tale with a whale of a plot and fast moving thrills.
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George Raft
Nancy Carroll
Roscoe Karns
Len
Cody
Circus Queen Murder: A Thrice-Named Mystery
A historic clipping notes a murder case titled The Circus Queen Murders spanning Thursday Friday and Saturday. It outlines events around a famed performer, rumored motives, and a trail of clues across the touring venue.
Lowell Smith Visiting Grant as Business Guest
Lowell Smith a business visitor from Grant spent last Wednesday in the city on a work trip. He met with local firms to discuss opportunities and potential partnerships during his stay.
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Lowell Smith
Grant
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