Town Folks in and Around Dillon Attend to Visits
A parade of townspeople from Big Hole basin Divide Lima and other areas stopped in Dillon on business visits. Names include Jake Nell George Selway Timothy Clifford EB Hazel and many others. Mrs D L Smith Melvin Conover and J L Nyhart with son Lester joined travel plans and local social calls. Residents like Mrs Rose Heavey Lt J B Lovelace F X Lechner and Jim Johnson map out trips and community events while preparations for the upcoming rodeo draw near.
Heavy two wheel trailer for sale or trade
Roy Dingley advertises a heavy two wheel trailer for sale or trade for wood. Mrs. Alver Ahlquist and son Jack visit from Garfield Utah and stay with Mrs. Ahlquist sister Mrs. Joe Gelhaus. Various local visitors from Butte Dillon Grasshopper Fairfax and Montreal return dates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Dingley
Alver Ahlquist
Jack
Garfield
Utah
Vandegrift Near Cards Call After Bloomington Tryout
Floyd Vandegrift returned from Bloomington where he pitched for the St. Louis Cards and finished among 14 of 27 recruits. Sol Sobolsky also returned from the San Diego exposition praising home life and cool mountain nights. Father Lechner greets being home, praising the locality as nature’s favored spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Vandegrift
Bloomington
St. Louis
Vande
Sol Sobolsky
San Diego Exposition
Dillon
Sol
Thei Mountains
Father Lechner
Kids Swiping Crabs Apples Break Branches Near Idaho
Youngsters caught taking apples and breaking branches at the corner of Idaho and Sebree are risking arrest for destroying government property as the lots belong to Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Sebree
Uncle Sam
Enjoyable Motor Trip Ends With News From Will Rogers
N S Ring of this city returned Tuesday from a motor trip with two cousins Miller Bailey of Delaware and Frank Entricken of Pennsylvania. They toured Butte Helena Glacier Park and Canada visiting Lake Louise and Waterton lakes and Kalispell before a car trouble split the party. Bailey learned of Will Rogers death in Spokane and said Rogers had asked him to carry on during their Europe visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Ring
Miller Bailey
Delaware
Frank Entricken
Pennsylvania
Dillon
Butte
Helena
Glacier Park
Canada
Lake Louise
Waterton Lakes
Kalispell
Ring
Seattle
San Diego
Two Idaho Falls Men Arrested for Window Theft
Two men, George Hill and Wallace Huffaker of Idaho Falls, were jailed for six months after confessing to stealing windows from a schoolhouse in Martin Flat on June 1 and subsequent theft of wool in Hell Creek near Idaho Falls. They were captured in Dillon, Montana and returned to Idaho Falls to face charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Flat
Dillon
Mont
Idaho Falls
Hell Creek
George Hill
Wallace Huffaker
Department of Law Enforcement
Boise
Ida
Air-Conditioned Trains Promised Health Boost for Hayes Fever Sufferers
Dr Herman iN Bundesen, Chicago Board of Health president, lauds Union Pacific air conditioned trains as a healthful travel advance. He notes cool clean comfort, reduced pollen impact, and new services on The Challenger and Portland Rose with nurse stewards, free pillows, cups, and porter service. DeLuxe coaches for women and children also offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman In. Bundesen
Chicago Board of Health
Union Pacific
Los Angeles Limited
Portland Rose
Challenger
your-Union—Pacific
Gin marriage referendum signatures counted in county
A total of 283 signers were submitted to Albert Baker for verification of registration. Of these, 150 names were verified this morning, well under the 629 required to reach five percent of county registered voters. Married women urged to sign with given names like Mary Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Baker
Mary Smith
John Smith
Open Season Set for Grouse Across Montana September 22 25
The Montana State Game Commission designates September 22 to 25 as open season for blue, ruffed, and pintail grouse and fool hens with a bag limit of three birds per day and a possession limit of three. The season applies statewide. readers are asked to report Beaverhead County sightings to the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State Game Commission
Beaverhead
Hosts Welcome Visitors With Bridge Party in Dillon
Mrs. E. D. Sanding acted as gracious hostess Friday night for visitors Mrs. W. C. Hardy and Mrs. A. A. Simpson. Three tables played contract bridge with Mrs. Dysart Gowen high scorer and Mrs. Flock the low prize. Guests received guest prizes and refreshments followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Sanding
W. C. Hardy
A. A. Simpson
Dillon
Dysart Gowen
Flock
Law
Family grateful for sympathy at death of George Wolfe
The family of George Wolfe expresses sincere thanks for expressions of sympathy and floral offerings for their husband and father. Mrs. George Wolfe and Ruth Wolfe note appreciation for support during their loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wolfe
Mrs
George
Wolfe Ruth Wolfe
Dillon couple wed in Dillon by Probate Judge Hill
Mildred Denny and Howard Peterson, both of Dillon Montana, were married by Probate Judge Hill on Friday August 9. Witnesses were Mrs. Ernest Ellis Denny of Dillon and Milton Slavin of Salmon according to the Salmon Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ith
Mildred Denny
Howard Peterson
Dillon, Mont
Hill
Ernest Ellis Denny
Dillon
Milton Slavin
Salmon
Salmon Recorder
Forest Fires Reported on Elk Mountain in Centennial Valley
Reports of two forest fires on Elk Mountain in the Centennial valley reached the local forest office Monday. A six man crew was dispatched that evening to combat the blazes. Authorities believe both fires were started by herders in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Mountain
Centennial Valley
Montana Methodist conference meets in Helena nation wide
The Montana state conference of the Methodist Episcopal church convened in Helena last Tuesday. Meetings will be held at St. Pauls Methodist church. The Rev and Mrs J A Meeke and daughter Jean departed Tuesday afternoon to attend the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Helena
St. Pauls Methodist Church
J. A. Meeke
Jean
Man Pleads Guilty to Drunken Disorderly Charge
Jack Nord arrested Sunday morning at Armstead on a charge of being drunk and disorderly pleaded guilty in Judge Stahl's court Monday and was fined 25 dollars which he paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Nord
Armstead
Foote Couple Visited Billings This Monday
Mr and Mrs Leon R Foote of Billings were in town Monday. They were seen attending local events and meeting residents during their short stay, according to town observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon R. Foote
Billings
Purple Sage Riders to Perform at Hartwig Theater Sept 14
Harry Fletchers Purple Sage Riders bring a new 1934 tour to the Hartwig theater on September 14 following a record 400 consecutive performance stretch and a fresh production with new personalities music and comedy. They have toured west of the Mississippi and will show motion pictures in conjunction with the stage act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Fletcher
Purple Sage Riders
Hartwig Theatre
West
Fletcher
South
Ani
Mississippi River
Puple Sage Riders
Beaverhead County Weather Report Notes Heat and Dry Conditions
The weekly Beaverhead county report from J. C. Taylor cites hot dry weather with low irrigation water and crops suffering from heat and wind. Lamb conditions are fair with fewer fat lambs than expected. Grasshoppers are being controlled at Dell County with a fungus outbreak helping kill them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
J. C. Taylor
Montana
Beaverhead
Dell
Niblack Reports Successful Fall Buying Trip and Local Weather
Chas H Niblack returned from a buying trip to Chicago St Louis and Minneapolis praising strong wholesale deals. He visited Hickory county Mo noting heavy rains and flood fears for locals who wonder whether to fear fire or water. He says national business conditions are steady and hot weather marked his stay. Ladies wear this season shows high quality and workmanship with low prices remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Niblack
Chicago
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Hickory County
Niblack
Alleged Forgery Suspect Held on Forgery Charge
LeRoy Miller is jailed on a forgery count after passing checks signed with a Grant rancher name. Authorities say he obtained about 35 dollars in Armstead before his arrest Saturday and will be arraigned in district court next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Miller
Armstead
Lutheran Ladies Aid Entertained At Ranch Home
Mrs. Hans C. Hansen will host the Lutheran Ladies Aid at her ranch home Thursday afternoon for an informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Hans C. Hansen
Florida Visitors Bring News to Dillon
Mr and Mrs F L Terry of Miami Florida are visiting Dillon. Mrs Terry was formerly Mrs Cora Rathbone who lived here for a number of years and has many friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
F. L. Terry
Miami
Dillon
Terry
Cora Rathbone
Riverside Country Club Hosts Afternoon Social
Mrs. Florence Ditty entertained at her West Side home on Wednesday afternoon. Attorney J E Kelly and his son James drove to Boulder for business. David Hagenbarth and cousin Bob Bryant of Idaho were in Dillon for business. Mr and Mrs AA Simpson and family, visiting, left for Lincoln Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tapp
Carl B. Taylor
Illinois
Riverside Country Club
Florence Ditty
James
Boulder
David Hagenbarth
Bob Bryant
Idaho
Pals
Dillon
AA ‘Simpson
Lincoln
Nebraska
Hartwig Theatre Last Time Tonight Feature Reel
Hartwig Theatre presents Brewster's Millions with George Barr McCutcheon’s tale of a man who must spend six million dollars starring Jack Buchanan and Lili Damita. Also showing McFadden's Flats with Betty Furness, Walter Kelly, and Dick Cromwell. George White's Scandals stars Alice Faye and James Dunn with a backstage musical revue. Caly yourself features Robert Young and Madge Evans in a new love and business comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barr McCutcheon
Jack Buchanan
Lili Damita
McFadden
Betty Furness
Walter Kelly
Dick Cromwell
Sun
George White
Alice Faye
James Dunn
Robert Young
Madge Evans
Local notes from August 1886
Steam wood saws stir town chatter as chilly mornings approach. Salt Lake Mining and Placer at Monument reports strong returns with shares near 100 dollars. Big Hole hay crop is robust and stock shows promise while ranchers set hay at 14 dollars per ton. Upper Big Hole ranchers seek a Hot Springs post office to avoid mailing to Bannack. Hecla mines to shut down indefinitely on August 31 per manager Knippenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Salt Lake Mining and Placer Company
Monument
Bannack
Knippenberg
Hecla
Montana lawmakers use Judge Retallack ranch as barn landmark
The first Montana legislative halls are repurposed as a barn moved by Judge Retallack this spring near Taylor Creek. The building sits by the stage road as a notable landmark. Three Lima anglers reported a 200 fish catch in Grayling in one day. Weather plagued travel all week with dust rain wind and mud hindering easy rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Montana
Armstead to Dedicate Sacajawea Pageant Next Monday
Elaborate preparations are under way in Armstead for the Sacajawea dedication and pageant set for next Monday. A showplace is the George Bott residence large flower bed with thousands of blooms of many varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Armstead
Sacajawea
George Bott
Board and room offers sought for county high school students
The principal invites individuals to furnish board and room for boys or girls attending the County High School next year. Respond with name, address, and details of what can be supplied to the principal, J. E. Monroe.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jake Nell
Big Hole Basin
George’ Selway
Divide
Timothy Clifford
Lima
EB. E. Hazel
Elkhorn Springs
D. L. Smith
Pocatello
Melvin
J. L. Nyhart
Lester
Twin Bridges
Mary Judge
Blackfoot
Harriet Tooley
Harlowton
City
Harry E. Andrus
Spokane
John Anderson
Jackson
Mrs. Lambert Eliel
Barrett Hospital
John Conover
A. W. Butts of
F. K E. Foote
Henry Wednes
Evelyn Gregg
Rose Heavey
B. L. Whitworth
Sheep Creek Basin
Mrs. J. B. Love-lace
Georgia
F. X. Lechner
Omaha
Mid-West
Hugh. McCaleb
San Francisco
George E. Baker
Sallie Baker
Reed Stump
Bozeman
Harry Schuler
Mrs. Schuler
Whitefish
Mrn
T. Lee McCracken
Missouri
Chester F. Holmes
John Ryan
Los Angeles
John Lanmer
Luella Stickney
Jim Johnson
Monte Burdick
Robert Larkin
Portland, Ore
Larkin
Louise
Mildred
Howard Hunt
Waterloo
Washington
Ayers
Dem. Mont
House
McGill
Dem. Kan
Senate
Smith
Dem. Wash
Edw
S. Matthias
Columbus
Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
Matthias
United Spanish War Veterans Legislative Committee
P. J. Callan
Washington, D. C
United Spanish War Veterans
Mrs. J. ©. Davis
Jimmy
Wayne
J. L. Willard Ranch
Mrs. Willard
Mrs. Davis
Mrs. Brands Staudaker
Salt Lake
Milt Nay
Ross
Ross Nay
Milt
John Combes
Guy Combes
Leota Combes
Fairfax
S. D
New York City
W. H. Mitchell
Winnie Mitchell
Montreal
Miss Mitchell
Abroa al
Laer
Grouse
Denny-Peterson
Amea iveVvew Ban and& Trust LY Company
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Hartwig
Tribune
J. E. Monroe
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