Beaverhead County Budgets and Road Work Discussed
Beaverhead County commissioners hold final session on August 14 1922 with talks on correcting prior minutes approving a $200 building material allowance for a snow fence at Morrow hill and reducing John M Baird sheep valuation from 2200 to 1900 head. Budget protests by Judge Joseph C Smith highlighted road corrections and questioned sheriff undersheriff deputy and clerical expenses while noting legal limits on salaries and expenses.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Board of Equalization
J. E. Shaw
O. C. Gosman
A. L. Anderson
G. R. Baker
Crowley
Joseph C. Smith
Polarius
Elkhorn Hot Springs
Shaw
Smith
Dillon
Mont
Epidemic of Fun Sweeps the Town
The Legion stages a two night carnival with a parade led by Lee McCraken's Comically Capering Clown Band. Crowds enjoy clean family attractions, minstrel acts, shows, and Dame Asian Mystery displays, with local volunteers supporting logistics and operations.
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Lee McCraken
Fire Department
Idbor
Men´s Store 10 Opens Tomorrow in Andrus Hotel Building
The Men´s Store, Dillon´s new men´s wear shop in the Andrus Hotel building, opens tomorrow under manager T Lee McCracken. The store will offer an exclusive line of men´s furnishings with opening day souvenirs for guests. Propr proprietors include McCracken and Gaines W McCracken.
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McCracken
T. Lee McCracken
Gaines W. McCracken
Deer Lodge
the Tribune
Pioneer Adolph Eliel A Dillon Settler Remembers Lima Visit
Adolph Eliel, of Eliel Bros in Dillon, visited Lima between trains on Wednesday to meet brother Frank. He arrived in 1880 ahead of the railroad and helped found Dillon, traveling the Old Virginia Trail and Beaver Canyon on snow shoes. Eliel praised early settlers and highlighted Dillon’s growth into a modern town, expressing lifelong satisfaction with his choice of homeland. Lima Ledger.
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Adolph Eliel
Eliel Bros
Dillon
Lima
Frank
Adolph
Virginia
Beaver Canyon
Elfel
Lima Ledger
Blacksmith Injured By Machinery Accident
J. B. McLaren, a well known blacksmith, was caught in a machine at his shop Monday forenoon. A shaft bar pulled his trouser leg into the gear, tearing fabric and flesh. The wound was painful but treated, and he rests at home with no complications yet. He enjoys watching local wild birds nesting nearby.
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J. B. McLaren
Jack
Pneumonia illness ospreads to Penumonia Oliver Kurtz Jr
Til of Penumonia Oliver Kurtz Jr. arrived from Sage Creek where he worked on Tuesday. He was ill and a doctor diagnosed pneumonia. He is at his parents home under nursing care.
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Til
Penumonia
Oliver Kurtz, Jr
Sage Creek
Nominees Named in Beaverhead County Primary Race
Filing closes for Beaverhead County offices Aug 29 with 28 candidates eligible for ballot spots. Republicans total 16 with four contested races. Democrats 12 with three contests. Notables include Lyman Bennett for district judge and Grace Truax for county clerk among others.
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Court House
Bud McGrath
Acker
Charles Lloyd
Republica
Lyman H. Bennett
C. W. Robison
H. G. Rodgers
A. L. Anderson
James Kelly
Boulder
Ben Proctor
Harry Andrus
Theodor Nelson
J. E. Shaw
Ned Burke
Hugh Sweeney
Grace Truax
Bertie Mathews
B. W. Emerick
Anna Bauman
Sarah J. Jordan
W. E. Chapman
Yeaman and Rathbone Family Visit Idaho Relatives
Mr and Mrs Z B Yeaman Mrs R R Rathbone and Rhet Rathbone left Wednesday for Salmon Idaho to visit relatives Harold Sunday arrived yesterday from California to visit his mother and sister in this city.
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Z. B. Yeaman
R. R. Rathbone
Rhet Rathbone
Salmon
Idaho
Harold Sunday
California
Power Plant Upgrade Links Dillon and Sheridan Lines
Union Electric buys 300 kilowatts from Montana Power to feed Dillon via a new transmission line from Sheridan. George R. Metlen leads surveyors with fall completion planned and spring construction pending weather. A transformer will be built at the lower plant to serve the community for years.
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Union Electric Company
Montana Power Company
Dillon
Sheridan
Montana Company
Madison River
George R. Metlen
Cornerstone Laid for Barrett Hospital
A polished granite cornerstone bearing Barrett Hospital 1922 was laid last Friday for the new hospital south of the city. Donor Martin Barrett requested no formal ceremony. Miss Constance Barrett helped spread mortar with a silver trowel as articles were buried beneath the stone.
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Barrett Hospital
1922
Martin Barrett
Constance Barrett
Death of Nick Spehar Jr After Ranch Accident
Nick Spehar Jr died at Curtis hospital from head injuries after being kicked by a colt at his father’s ranch west of the city. He had undergone surgery but infection set in. Survived by two brothers, a sister, and his parents. Funeral at St Rose Catholic Church Saturday morning with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
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Nick Spehar, Jr
Nick Spehar
Curtis Hospital
St. Rose Catholic
Mountain View
Mrs Johanna Ellingsworth Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Johanna Elizabeth Ellings worth age 74 died at her east bench homestead after a long illness. A native of England she had lived in the community for years. No relatives in this country survive her. Funeral services were held at Brundage chapel and interment followed in Blaine cemetery north of Dillon.
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Johanna Elizabeth Ellingsworth
East Bench
England
Brundage Chapel
Blaine Cemetery
Dillon
Charles H. Niblack and Walter Vance Visit Melrose
Charles H. Niblack and Walter Vance motored to Melrose on Sunday, detailing a local outing and travel plans.
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Charles H. Niblack
Walter Vance
Melrose
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R. A. Reeser
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Vorhees Paddock
R. D. Curry
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