Attempted bombing targets Dillon office in Hazelbaker building
A bomb built from six sticks of DuPont dynamite was placed to wreck the offices of Gilbert Gilbert and McFadden in Dillon. The device failed due to a defective cap and poor cartridge construction. The motive remains unclear as investigators examine the scene and search for clues.
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Dillon
Gilbert, Gilbert & McFadden
Hazelbaker
T. E. Gilbert
Wilbur G. Gibert
DuPont
Campbell Inn
W. W. Thibodeau
Dillon Audit Company
Mystery of the window bomb remains unsolved in city
Signs Dempsey through the window and into the office arouse concern as a rock and a bomb were found, one inside the building and the other just outside. Sheriff Mooney and Chief Nelson toil for clues with little progress, leaving the attempted outrage an enduring city mystery.
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Mooney
Nelson
Allen Baby Dies of Burns After Kitchen Accident
Edward Allen aged 1 year and 6 months died at Barrett hospital after being scalded when he tipped a kettle of boiling water. The child, from the Allen family, reached a hot electric plate while the mother worked in the home. Funeral services were held in Harrison. The family had recently moved to Dillon due to Mr. Allen's job at Montana Auto Supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
E. W. Allen
Barrett Hospital
Allen
Montana Auto Supply Company
Little One
Harrison
Diana Rebekah Lodge Hosts Farewell Party
Mr. and Mrs. Will Featherly were honored guests at the Odd Fellows hall event by Diana Rebekah Lodge No 42. The party marked their upcoming departure to Washington with a silver gift for Mrs Featherly and refreshments after a social evening.
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Will Featherly
Odd Fellows Hall
Rebekah Lodge
Mrs. Featherly
Washington
Bridge Luncheons Hosted by Mrs. Cluley and Mrs. Huber
Mrs J B Cluley and Mrs Fred Huber entertained sixteen friends at two bridge luncheons last week. One gathering was Monday afternoon and the other Saturday afternoon at Mrs Huber's home. Guests enjoyed a delicious luncheon followed by games.
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J. B. Cluley
Fred Huber
Summer Term at Normal Closes This Week
The Montana State Normal College ends its summer term with 69 diplomas awarded as students depart by train. Commencement was held in the college auditorium with Chancellor Brannon's address and President Davis presenting diplomas. Musical numbers featured the Women’s Glee Club, Men’s Glee Club, Women’s Chorus, and violinist Margaret Dorseth.
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Montana State Normal College
M. A. Brannon
S. E. Davis
Frank Eliel
State Board of Education
Margaret Dorseth
Rage
Montana Legion Convention closes with officers elected
The seventh annual Montana American Legion convention concluded last Saturday with officer elections and a scheduled next meeting place. A concluding dance at Dillmont Park marked a festive sendoff for visiting Legion and Auxiliary delegates. Dillon residents received thanks for hosting and state posts were honored for attendance gains with cups and recognitions.
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Montana Legion
State Department
Charles L. Sheridan
Helena
S. M. Larry Boyle
Glendive
N. J. Gilliland
Forsyth
S. 8. Sneed
Billings
Ole Berg
Cc. A. Bently
Hardin
C. E. Cunningham
Poplar
C. T. Busha
Henry C. Willard
Ted Larabie
J. M. Gault
W. O. Davis
D. G. Stivers
Chas. Emory
Joe Sternhagen
Earl Sibley
C. K. Fox
Great Falls
American Legion
Montana
Dillmont Park
Legion
Auxiliary
Dillon
Dillon Golfers Win State Honors At Helena Meet
Dillon Golf club members C. T. Magnus and Larry Price secured state cups in Helena last week. Magnus captured second place in the handicap event, while Price finished sixth in the state championship. Dr. W. H. Stephan also competed but was eliminated before the finals.
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C. T. Magnus
Larry Price
Helena
Dillon Golf Club
W. H. Stephan
Dillon
Baby girl Shirley Mae born to Mr. and Mrs. Water Paddock
Mrs. Water Paddock and husband welcome a daughter on Sunday August 16 weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces. The newborn is named Shirley Mae.
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Mrs. Water Paddock
Shirley Mae
Historic Bannack Labor Day Celebration Details
On Labor Day September 7 the Daughters of the American Revolution dedicate a bronze marker to Bannack pioneers, site of Montana’s first territorial capital. The 11th annual Lewis and Clark celebration coincides, with a noon picnic and 1 30 program. Beaverhead Chapter DAR hosts. more details forthcoming.
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State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Bannack
the Tribune
Lewis and Clark
Captain Clark
Pacific
School bells call pupils to fall term in city schools
The training and high schools will open Tuesday September 8 announced by Principal Linden McCullough and Principal A T Peterson now in Lewistown for a summer normal. The training school staff will be revised with most instructors returning. Summer repairs completed include kalfe mining and painting of the new and old buildings. The organizational meeting is set for 2:30 Monday September 7 with parents urged to watch for opening notices. Instructors listed include Mary Baker art assistant, Vivian Robe music, Margaret Ulry physical education, Elizabeth Shotwell primary supervisor, replacing Mae Hayden, who moves to replace Eleanor Troxel now at Bloomsburg Pa.
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Linden McCullough
A. T. Peterson
Beaverhead County
Lewistown
Mary Baker
Eldora Ragan
Vivian Robe
University of Washington
Connie Martin Newman
Margaret Ulry
University of Wisconsin
Bernice Patterson
Elizabeth Shotwell
Mae Hayden
Miss Hayden
Eleanor Troxell
Bloomsburg
Miss Shotwell
Twin Falls
Ida
Dil
Beaverhead County Board Adopts Weed and Pensions Measures
Beaverhead County commissioners met August 10 1925 in Dillon. Ed Smith and L S Russell were appointed weed commissioners to destroy noxious weeds through October. Old age pension petitions from Gronn Smallhorn and Haining were granted with $25 monthly for Haining after a deed to Lot 20 21 Barnett addition Dillon. Petitions for road abandonment and a wash reinforcement were discussed with action to inspect and file notices.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Dillon
O. C. Gosman
J. I. Shaw
A. L. Anderson
G. R. Baker
Gosman
Anderson
Ed Smith
L. S. Russell
Lima
George Gronn
Fishtrap
James Smallhorn
Edward B. Haining
Haining
Barnett
Louis Schmittroth
Township
Dillon-Jackson Road
Rattlesnake Creek
G. R. Metlen
Paul Temple
Sam Freeman
Metlen
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Michigan City
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Harry Wills
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Diana Rebekah
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William Ferguson
W. P. Soper
Jay V. McCarthy
Daughters of the Revolution
Roscoe Cornell
Beaverhead
The
Legion Auxiliary
Grand Cheminots of
Frank G. Lander
Frank Hooks
Charles Emory
Lou J. Molumby
Harry Johnson
Pearl Robison
JC. BE. Pew
Roberts
Missoula
LaValle
Valier
F. G. Lander
Butte
Emil Kramer
C. Torberson
McAnally
En . Hoover
Anacon
Gold Star
J. J. Hagen
Glasgow
Jennie Lane
For
Legion Convention
N. J.gilliland
Loy J. Molumby
Scobey Post
Whitefish
Pennsylvania Avenue
H. W. Evans
Bryan
Dionesia Bryan Evans
Minnesota
Wm. Jennings Bryan
New York
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