Beaverhead County Commission convenes with 5 mill high school levy
Beaverhead County Commissioners met August 14 1922 approving minutes and hearing High School budget. A 5 mill levy was deemed necessary for the upcoming year. August 15 sessions debated road viewers reports and drainage work at Thomas Avenue with cost sharing pro rata. Damages claimed by Tony Kruljac discussed and ditch right of way planned.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
J. E. Shaw
C. C. Gosman
A. L. Anderson
G. R. Baker
Charles Burden
H. C. Fitter
Point of Rocks Bridge
Harry Lane
Massie
Bourquin
District Court
Tony Kruljac
J. O. Melton
Kruljac
James Prohosky
Grant
John Tessier
Anderson and
Gosman
Alderman Scully
Tessier
Clayton Swagerty
Bedrock Road
Farnum Printing & Stationery
PN Accesseiverense Conceees
John 8
Baker, Gues
Orme Tc
Memenreenee
BOAC
Georgia Mathews
Stamps
Ee B
Rigley
Ene Winnifred
Emerick
Anveansr
Dart
Hdw. & I. Co
Troy
Evans
Twp
Simvplien
J. G& Romain
Sherlecc
Dine Smith
L. P. Philips
Peter Hansen
Sanders
E. Phillipe
Coroner's
Be Phillipa
Power Line Survey From Dillon To Sheridan Completed
The Montana Power Company reports the Dillon to Sheridan power line survey is finished. Construction starts next spring with extensive right of way work planned on ranch lands. Ranchers may tap the line via a second set of wires, but transformer costs of about $2,000 deter many. Estimated build cost per mile ranges $2,500 to $3,000.
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Dillon
Sheridan
Dillion
Montana Power Company
City Dump Ablaze Sparks Rush To Scene
A lurid glow lit the storm dark sky near the settlement on the river road as two fire trucks led a long line of vehicles to a blaze at the city dump last Friday evening. Fire sirens cried out and the smoke carried the smell of burnt rubber as firefighters responded.
Cloudburst floods highway near Carter Creek. barnyard golf growing
A cloudburst near Carter Creek last Saturday flooded the highway and hindered car travel. The article notes rising interest in barnyard golf this summer with several experts able to throw ringers almost every time.
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Carter Creek
Kids Flock to Swimmin Hole in Dillon
The municipal pool, funded by Rotary Club subscriptions, is complete and attracts Dillon youngsters. It features a gradual slant bottom for beginners, diving boards, rafts, and dressing rooms. Officials plan to convert the pool into a skating rink in winter.
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Rotary Club
Dillon
Interesting Contest in Local School Superintendent Race
The Tribune notes the upcoming primary on the 29th with a competitive race for superintendent of schools. On the Republican side Miss Alice Roe faces Mrs Margaret Ross Roode, while on the Democratic side Miss Anna L Bauman competes against Mrs Sarah J Jordan.
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Tribune
Alice Roe
Margaret Ross Roode
Anna L. Bauman
Sarah J. Jordan
Democratic Senatorial Hopeful Tom Stout Visits Dillon
Hon. Tom Stout of Lewistown, a Democratic candidate for U S Senator, met supporters in Dillon on Wednesday. The piece calls the visit a strong Democratic day with the candidate described as bright and capable, a worthy foe if nominated, and notes no criticism beyond party affiliation.
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Tom Stout
Lewistown
U. S
Dillon
Stout
Court House Supply Purchases From Local Firms
A partial ledger lists court house expenditures including Butte Paper Co Dillon Dry Goods Co Dillon Implement Co and Western Wholesale Gro with amounts 6 50 4 60 17 05 10 56 and others for supplies hauling and jail needs. Names include Chas P Thomas A Potts Geo C Linson and the Dillon firm entries. Continuous note indicates continuation on page 8.
B C H S Opens September Fifth Amid Cutbacks
The county high school will begin its fall semester on September 5 with an expected 300 pupils. A redesigned locker system will aid larger enrollment, but the music department closes due to funds. Several new instructors join the faculty while some resignations occurred in summer. The curriculum loses manual training and music, reducing staff to two fewer instructors than last year.
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Schl
Leroy W. Beam
C. P. Willis
Jessie Connell
Christine Sareus
Nell Blurton
Maude E. Wliams
Myrtle Pfiffner
Evelyn Sinclair
Thelma Thompson
Esther Reed
Theresa Gay
L. V. Benjamin
K. M. Wood
Dillon Women Climb Torrey Highest Peak in County
Two Dillon parties this month climbed Mount Torrey the county’s highest peak in the Pioneer range northwest of Dillon. Four women reached the summit amid a five hour ascent with a hailstorm and a rapid ice slide on the north face.
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Dillon
County
Mount Torrey
Pioneer Range of Mountains
Roy Mack
Prof
Gullidge
Louise Almy
Clelia Stufft
Almy
Portland
Terry
George MacDougall
Keith
Chicago
Nora MacDougall
Sallie Baker
Orpha Baker
Torrey
Elliott couple returns from Missoula visit with Glacier Park guest
Mr and Mrs A A Elliott came back this week from Missoula where they spent two weeks with Mr and Mrs Ernest Erickson. They were joined home by Mary Emily Elliott who spent the summer in Glacier Park.
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A. A. Elliott
Missoula
Ernest Erickson
Mary Emily Elliott
Glacier Park
Piano tuner George Lewis visits Dillon for month
George Lewis of Minneapolis an expert piano tuner will spend a month in Dillon practicing his profession. He is a cousin of Mrs C T Magnus and a guest at her home.
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George Lewis
Minneapolis
Dillon
Mr. Lewis
Destructive Hail and Rain Storm Ravages Local Farms
A severe hail and rain storm near Glen and Browne’s area caused heavy damage to crops including alfalfa grain potatoes and vegetables. Losses affect Wood Livestock Co and several residents with an estimated $5000 in damage and limited hail insurance reported.
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John T. Poole
Wood Livestock Co
Glen
Dillon
Ralph Streb
Browne
McCarthy Mountain
Browne’s Bridge
Rock Creek
Joe Browne
Chas Sassman
Horace Hand
John Hand
Wm. Jensen
Peter Cole
Chris Ricber
Joe Brown
Apex
Encouraging Church Year for Dillon at Annual Conference
The Methodist church reports strong growth in Dillon with 44 baptisms 33 marriages and 31 burials. The pastor seeks another year of service and plans for a Pioneer memorial building as the church and state college needs grow.
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Missoula
Edward Smith
Livingston
C. L. Bovard
Helena
West Montana
Dillon
Upper Valley
Lima
Armstead
L. R. Light
Epworth League
Prof
Wiseman
Ladies’ Aid and
Woman’s Missionary Societies
Mr. Smith
State Normal College
Beaverhead Hay and Beef Put Dillon on the Map
Beaverhead hay drives the county economy as 5,000 men cut about 250,000 tons valued at 2,250,000 dollars. The grass fattened beef from Big Hole and surrounding valleys fuels Montana fame, with Western cities preferring hay fed stock. Mrs Lorain Spencer and sister travel to Southern California after a Salt Lake City visit.
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Beaverhead
Dillon
Milwaukee
Montana
Big Hole
Grasshopper
Horse Prairie
Centennial
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
Omaha
Kansan
Lorain Spencer
California
Richmond Hobson
Salt Lake City
Residents See First Air Ride Over Dillon
An advertising plane for Vico Oils piloted by Andy Anderson crossed Dillon midday last Saturday landing near the Hans Mikkelson ranch after a Lima stop due to a propeller delay. Crowds gathered as thirty short flights occurred, led by 13 year old Marcella Humphrey with Anderson, Vance Greez, and Mogul Munson aboard.
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Vico Oils
Andy Anderson
Dillon
Hans Mikkelson
Lima
Marcella Humphrey
Vance Greez
Mogul Munson
Anderson
Breeze
Local Briefs From Dillon and Nearby Areas
Dell rancher Smith McKnight visited Dillon this week. Mrs L F Moeller travels to Missoula for the Pioneers meeting. J Peter Jensen and son came from their ranch above Grant. Judge Lyman H Bennett of Virginia City visited Dillon. Jink Thompson Alder Archie Uppgren Dell Wm Short Butte and Walter Trombley Dillon filed homestead proofs in Dillon. A party of Mrs Anson Baxter Ruth Williams Minnie McGrade Marie Egan of Butte tours Yellowstone National Park. Seven Challis Idaho residents touring the state stopped in Dillon Tuesday night after visiting Yellowstone.
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Smith McKnight
Dell
Dillon
L. F. Moeller
Missoula
J. Peter Jensen
Grant
Lyman H. Bennett
Virginia City
Jink Thompson
Alder
Archie
Raymond Uppgren
Wm. C. Short
Butte
Walter Trombley
Anson Baxter
Ruth Williams
Minnie McGrade
Marie Egan
Yellowstone National Park
Challis
Idaho
Yellowstone Park
Society Faces Financial Recovery and Preparation Work
Fragments indicate a society awaiting financial recovery with broad concurrence. Interest groups expect to begin preparation work in the interim as discussions continue.
Lewis and Clark Annual Picnic Heads to Labor Day
The Beaverhead Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors the Lewis and Clark Annual Picnic first held in 1915. The 1922 event on Labor Day September 4 will be at Lemhi Pass on the Lewis and Clark Trail near Midway Station Idaho Montana. A large Idaho delegation and local residents will participate with a picnic lunch and program led by Dr. Garver and Prof. Rees. A trail marker for the Pass and Spring has been ordered and will be placed at the September meeting without ceremony.
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Beaverhead County
Armstead
Beaverhead
Daughters of the American Revolution
Beaverhead Rock
Dillon
Madison County
Lemhi Pass
Idaho
Montana
Midway Station
Joseph
Horse Prairie
Woman's Club of
Salmon
Lemhi
Garver
Rees
Dividing
Lewis
Atlantic
Pacific
Columbia
Rockies
Trail Creek
Redrock
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Lewis and Clark
St. Louis
New apartment house rising on Helena and Railroad corners
A large apartment building for Mrs. Edna Emerick is being enclosed and should be finished for tenants by fall on the Helena street and Railroad avenue site. The lot previously housed T. W. Poindexter Sr. in early Dillon days, a pioneer merchant.
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Edna Emerick
Helena Street
Railroad Avenue
T. W. Poindexter
Dillon
Waterspout flood blocks railroad near Browne Station
A waterspout Saturday afternoon flooded the Browne's station area washing over the railroad track and surrounding fields. The evening south bound passenger train appeared blocked but water drained in time and right of way crews completed repairs before the train reached Browne Station.
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Browne’s
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Beaveread County
B.C.H.S
VICO
Lemhi Pass Labor Day
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