Murder in Armstead Darkens New Town Fury at Merry Widow
A fatal shooting in Armstead ends with Joe Nevin, a red light secretary, killing Shattuck Doyle after a quarrel over a stolen watch. Doyle dies within hours. Nevin briefly flees with a horse as authorities seek him. coroner's inquest follows amid wide public interest.
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Armstead
Merry Widow
Doyle
Joe Nevin
Tribune
Nevin
Doy Nevin
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Shoshone
Idaho
Reinhart & White
San Francisco
Ford
Dillon
Erwin
George Murray
Gruwell
Gosman
Butte
Stone
Beaverhead County Fair Sets Dates for Dog Show
The fair runs August 31 through September 3 featuring a high diving dog exhibition titled interesting high div ing dog at the Beaverhead county fair with performances over four days.
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Beaverhead County
Beaverhead County Fair Set to Open in Dillon
Beaverhead county prepares for its second annual fair in Dillon starting next Tuesday. The four day event promises big crowds stalls for animals races and numerous exhibits from farmers stockmen and adjoining states. Highlights include the pacing mare College Maid a high diving dog and a wide display from a New Jersey manufacturer with about 25 local automobiles in a decorated car contest. The stock judging contest for youths and students will run with rings for horses cattle sheep and hogs and rules require written reasons and tight timing. Entry deadlines indicate growth and strong community participation.
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Beaverhead
Dillon
Montana
Carruthers
West
Utah
British Coloy
California
Iowa
New Jersey
Agricultural Department
Beaverhead County
Dynamite in Stick of Wood Endangers Local Couple
Mr and Mrs George Staudaher narrowly escaped a fatal blast when a wood stake found near their East Thomson Avenue home contained dynamite with a firing cap. Mrs Staudaher split the stick to make kindling and a large dynamite piece spilled out, alarming the couple and prompting continued reporting on the incident.
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George Staudaher
Beaverhead County Fair Stall Bookings Announced
Every stall on the fair grounds has been engaged by horsemen for the Beaverhead county fair to be held Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 2 and 3.
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Beaverhead
Palmer Recalled From Dillon After Land Purchase Bid
J H Palmer representing eastern capitalists left Dillon after weeks seeking to buy 40 acres from Poindexter and Orr on the town's outskirts. He refused to identify his clients or the land's intended use. Reports say bids reached around 1500 per acre, higher than any prior offer.
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J. H. Palmer
Dillon
Poindexter & Orr Company
Mr. Palmer
Chicago
Palmer
Drownings at Hamilton Ranch in Horse Prairie
A 22 month old girl, Dorothy Ferris, drowned at the Hamilton ranch on Horse Prairie. Her father, George Ferris, was away with railroad surveyors. the family searched the ranch for hours before the body was found in a small flume near the yard.
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Dorothy Ferris
Hamilton Ranch
Salmon
Horse Prairie
George Ferris
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Shoup
Hamilton Mansion
Dorothy
Three Swanson sisters arrested while fleeing to Salt Lake City
Sophia Grace and Viola Swanson, aged 17, 17 twin sisters and their 15 year old sister, were found camping near the oil house west of the tracks. They planned Mulligan stew and to tramp or ride box cars to Salt Lake City. James O Farrell with them was later arrested while attempting to flee. They were returned to Butte for safekeeping as the city jail is unsuitable for youths. Continued on Page Four.
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Sassmah
Oliver
Gosman
Court House
Butte
O'Farrell
Salt Lake City
Dillonites Among Flathead Reservation Drawing Winners
A list of fourteen Dillon residents appears among the successful applicants in the Flathead Indian Reservation drawing conducted late last week. Despite about 2,800 homesteads on the reservation, most are deemed not worth pursuing, and only two or three Dillonites are expected to file on homesteads.
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Flathead Indian Reservation
Dillon Shriners Draw Big Parade Cheers in Butte
The Dillon delegation received loud exclamations at the annual Shriners ceremonial in Butte last Tuesday as Dillon Shriners led the parade in linen dusters and straw hats. A large Dillon banner and bouquets drew cheers with cries of Here comes Dillon and Hurrah for the Beaverhead farmers.
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Dillon Shriners
Butte
Dillon
Thar
Beaverhead
Beaverhead County Fair Races Promised Fast and Exciting
Beav erhead county fair organizers promise four days of many entrants, fast competition and exciting race action across all events. Local officials anticipate lively crowds and strong turnout for the racing program.
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Beaverhead County Fair
Beaverhead County Tax Levy Procedure in 1909 Meeting
Beaverhead county commissioners met August 9 1909 in regular session with H C Patterson and John S Baker present. As board of equalization they prepared a state and county levy but lacked a quorum. Patterson ordered the agreed rate placed on the minutes for adoption.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
H. C. Patterson
John S. Baker
Patterson
Gov Norris Addresses Congress on Dry Farming Prospects
Governor Edwin L. Norris spoke at the National Irrigation congress outlining dry farming gains for Montana. He argued 20,000,000 acres of arid land could be made productive without irrigation, urging support for reclamation while promoting scientific farming to store moisture and boost wheat yields.
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Spokane
Edwin L. Norris
National Irrigation Congress
Billings
Norris
Montana
United Stas
Beav erhead County Fair Promotes Guidless Pacing Mare
Readers are invited to see the famous guidless pacing mare at Beaverhead county fair during August 31 through September 3. The event highlights the horse’s speed and historic status, drawing racing enthusiasts and local spectators alike.
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Beaverhead County
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Redlight
Shattuck Doyle
Baby
Drew Flathead Reservation Farms
Charles W. Blomberg
William J. Wood
Ralph Liggett
Rudolph Bohren
R. F. Tattersall
Con
Rathbone
Florence L. Bishop
Harriette P. Geiger
Clara Chapman
James T.bowen
E. R. Mosher
N. J. Tallent
Mildred Adams
W.E. Callaway
Masons
Shriners
Gov. Norris
Congress
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