Dillon's Sixth Chautauqua Concludes With Success
The final Dillon Chautauqua session drew large crowds with Henry Warren Poor's war pictures, the Lewis Military Quartet, Edwin M Whitney readings, and Miss Tarbell's lecture on the League of Nations. Music day featured the Czecho Slovak band and the Regniers, while Private Peat entertained as the junior pageant closed the week.
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Dillon
Henry Warren Poor
Lewis
Edwin M. Whitney
Miss
Mexico
Peat
Murphy
Brooks
Will Newnes Dies in Auto Wreck Near Tucson
Telegram reports the death of Will Newnes in an automobile crash near Tucson Arizona early Monday. He previously lived in Dillon where he worked in transfer and later served as a night clerk in a Tucson hotel. Born 1881 in Howard Montana he leaves a wife June Mc Henry, parents, eight brothers and two sisters. Funeral held August 20 in Tucson.
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Mc Henry
Joe Newnes
Will
Tucson
Mr. Newnes
Howard
Montana
Firemen's Convention Set for Dillon September 17 to 20
The state firemen's convention will meet in Dillon from September 17 to 20. Arrangements are underway to welcome Montana street paving and new lighting, ensuring smooth traffic and safe navigation for visitors. Officials anticipate over 700 attendees.
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Dillon
Montana
Dwelling Moved After Purchase by Louis Stahl
Louis Stahl, buyer of the old Metlen dwelling on East Sebree Street near the recently acquired school district land, is wrecking the structure. He plans to move the main portion to eastern town lots and renovate it for rental use.
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Louis Stahl
Metlen
Sebree Street
Stahl
Birth of Baby Best Announces Monday Night Arrival
A baby was born on Monday night August 18 to Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Best. The family reports a healthy infant and congratulates relatives on the new arrival.
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Mrs
J.P. Best
Ase
Beaverhead County High School Plans for 1919 60
The article outlines the beaverhead County High School’s aim to be life for students and community, confirms accreditation with North Central and Northwestern associations, and details faculty credentials and expected enrollment alongside notices on work placements, room housing, and the new year schedule. It notes resignation of Miss Anne Johnson and arrival of a strong replacement, with emphasis on fiscal procedures and board expectations.
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Beaverhead County
North- Central Association of High Schools and Colleges
North-Western Association
Board of Education
Pope
Beaverhead High School
Anne Johnson
Johnson
Tacoma
Washington
Haying Season Progress in Centennial Valley Reports
Lakeview notes calm haying days with ranchers above the lakes starting work. Tuck Jones has three stacks, Hanson and Culver crews are active, and the Al Marney place below the old Bray place is being worked. New Alaska basin bridges advance lumber mill development as tourists enjoy Picnic springs and mountain scenery.
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Lakeview
Monida
Centennial Valley
Lakes
Evey
Horseshoe
Tuck Jones
Frank Spencer
James Hanson
Hanson
Culver
Butte
Murray Hospital
Chester
Alaska
Leonard Flint
al Marney
Old Bray Place
Robert Duff
J. Blair
Besse Buck
Riley Buck
Alaska Basin
B. H. Hudson
Blackfoot
Idaho
Grand Rapids
Mich
Hudson
Picnic Springs
Park
Jackson Hole
Anderson
Ruby
Hell Roaring Canyon
Charles Torp
Curtis
Lower Centennial Valley
Fred Hanson
Ida
Centennial
James Blair
Lower Lake
Graduation Exercises Set At Normal College
A recent faculty decision schedules graduation at the close of the summer session. Tonight August 22 at 8 45 the Normal college auditorium will host twelve graduates: Clara Zosel Josephine Swanson Mildred Sharp Ruth Shaffer Gladys Ruddy Dora O’Brien Bertha Malmo Vern Kern Mabel Jackson Delia Haggerty and Marie Evans. John G. Brown Helena lawyer will deliver the address Lets Go Home Chancellor Elliott will award the diplomas. Senior Sunday dinner and a residence hall program preceded the ceremony. Dr Grant E Finch class professor recently returned from overseas duty in France was guest of honor.
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Normal College
Clara Zosel
Josephine Swanson
Mildred Sharp
Ruth Shaffer
Gladys Ruddy
Dora O'Brien
Bertha Malmo
Vern Kern
Mabel Jackson
Delia Haggerty
Marie Evans
John G. Brown
Dillon Public Schools Open Fall Session September 8
The Dillon public schools will open for the fall session September 8. A kindergarten will be conducted in connection with the school.
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the Public Schools
Dillon Public Schools
Court Matters From Last Week Include Fines and Credited Fishing License
Seugiro Mitsuoki a Japanese section hand was fined 26 by Judge Nelson after noon on a charge of fishing without a license. He paid the fine and bought a fishing license to fish in the future without fear of arrest. The water case Carter Live stock company vs Val Tadovitch was continued in district court and taken under advisement with a likely decision Monday. Sieh Wyman arrested John Ninth at Wood Live stock company home ranch on a charge of assault with a knife during a ranch argument.
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Seugiro Mitsuoki
Nelson
Justice Court
Warden Carney
Carter Livestock Company
Val Tadovitch
District Court
Clark
Sieh Wyman
John Ninth
Wood Livestock Company
Wisdom Hosts Sheriff Actions and Marriage Licenses
Deputy Sheriff Mooney and Under-Sheriff Gosman attached the store of W. S. Benning after a grand larceny charge. Marriage licenses issued include Roy A. Woodward with Eva L. Ramey of Sheridan, Michael Rebich of Blaine with Frances Malesich of Butte, and Charles Julio with Columbo Maricia of Butte. Judge Smith and family returned from Yellowstone Park as Sheriff Wyman and Deputy Mooney served civil papers in Wisdom.
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Mooney
Gosman
Wisdom
W. S. Benning
Roy A. Woodward
Eva L. Ramey
Sheridan
Michael Rebich
Blaine
Frances Malesich
Butte
Charles Julio
Columbo Maricia
Judge Smith
Yellowstone Park
Wyman
Deputy Mooney
The City Covered in a Thick Smoke Cloud
Dense forest-fire smoke from Missoula fires blanketed the city for two days and nights, driven by a Monday wind. Hills across Beaverhead River disappeared from view and the sky burned red at sunset Tuesday. By Wednesday evening visibility remained poor and residents felt eye nose and lung irritation until a west wind cleared much of the haze.
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Missoula
Beaverhead River
Clarence Nedrow Dies in Idaho Auto Accident
Clarence Nedrow, a county resident born at Beatrice Nebraska in May 1873, was killed in an auto accident near Ashton Idaho last Saturday morning. The funeral was held Monday with relatives attending from the county. He married Jennie Jackson in 1900 and is survived by his wife two children his father five brothers and two sisters. He had lived in Idaho for about 24 years after leaving the Big Hole basin.
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Clarence Nedrow
Ashton
Idaho
Beatrice
Neb
Big Hole Basin
Jennie Jackson
Herman Jackson
Shortage of Dwelling Houses Says Local Parties
Parties with close cases on housing report a shortage of 40 to 50 houses in town. If building materials rise sharply, much construction is likely next season, mainly in the form of dwellings.
Mrs Ryburn Reports Stable After Hospital Transfer
Mrs Ryburn, who was taken to a Butte hospital last week, is reported to be doing nicely.
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Dr. Ryburn
Butte
J Ig
Jap fishin tale ends with twenty five dollar fine
Sengiro Mitsuoki a Japanese man was arrested in Grayling for fishing without a license and arraigned before Justice Frank Nelson. He paid the $25 fine after a comic misunderstanding about licenses and taxes, then prepared to depart with papers in hand and plans to obtain more license next time.
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Sengiro Mitsuoki
Grayling
J. W. Carney
Frank Nelson
Justice Court
Mitsuoki
Carney
Missucki
Wyman
Mrs. Grace Smith Improves After Toledo Wreck
Mrs Grace Smith who was severely injured in an automobile wreck near Toledo Ohio seven weeks ago is able to be up part of the time and can walk about the house. She remains in a plaster cast and will have a long recovery. The spinal injury will take months to mend.
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Smith
Grace Smith
Toledo
Ohio
Grand Lodge Meeting Draws Masons to Great Falls
A large contingent of Masons traveled to Great Falls for the Grand Lodge meetings this week. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bert Orr Mr. and Mrs Geo Lovell Mr and Mrs Watt Mrs W C Jennings Miss Georgia Mathews Mrs A J Foss Miss Isabel Watson Miss Vera Baker R R Rathbone T E Gilbert and Jay Holtz.
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Grand Lodge
Great Falls
Bert Orr
Geo. Lovell
Watt
W. C. Jennings
Georgia Mathews
A. J. Foss
Isabel Watson
Vera Baker
R. R. Rathbone
T. E. Gilbert
Jay Holtz
Dillon Wins Thrilling Ten-Inning Baseball Game
Dillon defeated Sheridan 16 to 14 after ten innings in the noisiest game of the season. Next Sunday Dillon faces the Angdes of Anaconda, state champions, with expectations for a memorable contest.
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Dillon
Sheridan
Anaconda
Swarts Return From California Trip
Mr and Mrs Frank Swarts returned Sunday from a trip to California.
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Frank Swarts
California
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will Newnes
Christine McRae
Michel Dillon
Viola Cluphf
Jessie Connell
Ruth Weenink
Harriet Wharton
Willis
John C. Quimby
Albert H. Knudsen
C. C. Manting
Lakeview Notes
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