Prizes Offered by Dillon Merchants at County Fair
Local merchants list extensive awards for fair winners including Montana Auto six bumper to first Buick buyer, Red Star Garage extra tire with first car, and many others such as Pyrex teapots, cameras, cash, groceries, and goods. Awards cover best crops, crafts, livestock, cooking, and crafts with prizes for men women and children across the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Business
Montana Auto “Supply Co
Red Star Garage
Jack McLaren
Hughes & McCaleb
Fairchild Studio
Potts
Kodak
City Drug Co
the Waldorf Co
Dillon Steam Laundry
City Shoe
Barry & Hopkins
Dart Hardware & Implement Co
Golden Rule
Lee
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Bond Grocery Co
Thomas Book Store
Mint
Baldwin’s
Price Realty Co
Greed
Carruthers Motor Co
Terry’s
Nelson Grocery
iMilady
Orsgren
Comparative Land Values and a Nebraska Land Tale
George Clemon, a leading Big Hole cattleman, reports a strong hay crop and good range. He recounted a Omaha stockyards encounter with a Nebraska shipper who noted land values, saying cattle land sold for 15 to 25 dollars per acre while the land where his cattle were raised fetched 175 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clemon
Big Hole
Tribune
Omaha
Nebraska
George
Bride Mollie Sparrow Weds Richard Armstrong at Alder Ranch
Miss Mollie Sparrow married Richard Armstrong of Big Timber in a quiet ceremony at the Metzel ranch near Alder. Rev. Edward Smith officiated. bride’s attendants were Rachel Smith and Elwyn Metzel. The couple plans a motor tour and then makes their home in Big Timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Beaverhead
Etta Metzel
Alder
Mollie Sparrow
Richard Armstrong
Big Timber
Edward Smith
Methodist Church
Rachel Smith
Elwyn Metzel
Normal College
Centennial Valley
Twin Bridges
Charles Sparrow
Madison County
Miss Smith
Four Mexicans Arrested for Auto Theft Near Armstead
Four men named L. Melendes R. Dennes P. Monton ez and A. Acinna were arrested Monday near Armstead by Undersheriff Kellum and Deputy Gordon for stealing an automobile and $65 from James Henry. They were arraigned in justice court before Judge Phillips and pleaded not guilty. They were bound over to the district court in $1,000 bonds each but could not meet them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Melendes
R. Dennes
P. Montonez
A. Acinna
Armstead
Kellum
Gordon
James Henry
Philipps
Tonkin Pleads Guilty in Jackson Toxicants Case
William Tonkin also known as William Jones was arrested last Saturday at Jackson on a charge of illegal possession of toxicants. He pleaded guilty in district court before Judge Lyman H. Bennett on Monday afternoon and was fined 200 dollars and sentenced to 60 days in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tonkin
William Jones
Jackson
Lyman H. Bennett
Beaverhead County Fair Promises Wide Range of Exhibits
The Beaverhead county fair for 1925 aims to surpass all prior events with diverse exhibits in agriculture livestock culinary and school work. Competent superintendents will run divisions from horses to dairy to art and a balloon ascent daily with entertainment including a Dillon band in new uniforms and night dances at Dillmont park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Fair
the Fair Association
Dillon
Aleady
W.c.orr
Berkshire
Poland
Robert Bidstrip
Beaverhead
I. 1
Hunsaker
Frank Williams
J. P. Lossl
Wisdom
Linden McCullough
George E. Baker
Pearl I. Smith
J. B. Holtz
George Butt
Butte
Thurber
Wilsons Host Breakfast For Honor Guests
Mrs Charles Quick and Miss Helen Jardine were honor guests at a 7 am breakfast hosted by Mr and Mrs A W Wilson. Guests included Wendall Jardine L M Halloran and sons Robert and Junior, plus Boyd Quick. Halloran prepared waffles on blue plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Quick
Helen Jardine
A. W. Wilson
Jardine
Wendall Jardine
L. M. Halloran
Robert and Junior
Mrs. Quick
Halloran
Robert
Junior
Boyd Quick
Wilsons
Jackson
Boyd
Hollywood
California
District Court Notes and Estate Proceedings
H R Paddock of Bannack was ordered released as executor in the Xavier Renois estate which has been settled. Judge Lyman H Bennett presided Monday over abatement proceedings against the Opera House Hotel Lima with C A Smith and I L Franks as defendants accused of infringing prohibition laws. Judge Bennett took the evidence under advisement. An inventory filed shows the late James S Featherly estate includes city real property valued at 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Paddock
Bannack
Xavier Renois
H. G. Rodgers
Renois
Lyman H. Bennett
Opera House
Lima
C. A. Smith
I. L. Franks
Binnett
James S. Featherly
Slants On Life begins in Tribune with J A Waldron tales
The Tribune introduces Slants On Life a man series by J A Waldron with illustrations by Lawrence Fellows twelve more stories follow. Mrs George Strube hosted a dinner for visitors from O Dell Mbr at her South Atlantic home with twelve guests. Dillon residents spend the week at Elkhorn Springs including Mrs W C Jennings Mrs E L Hurley Mrs Dave Sullivan and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
J. A. Waldron
Lawrence Fellows
George Strube
South Atlantic Street
Tom Stanoschek
O'Dell
Mbr
John Gelhaus
Stanoschek
Dillon
Elkhorn Springs
W. C. Jennings
E. L. Hurley
Dave Sullivan
Jardine Rife
N. E. Stone
Dorrit
Gladys Scott
Frances Forsgren
Selah Pettit
R. D. Curry
First Baptist Church Sunday Services and Sunday School
First Baptist Church holds morning worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Evening services are discontinued until further notice. All are welcome to attend the morning services.
Sheep Location and Range Offer in Madison Valley
Best buy in Montana offers 560 acres of free range improved land joining a forest reserve in Madison valley. Priced at 8 dollars per acre. Seller listed as Guy Drake from St. Ignatius Montana. Advertising notice dated 35-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best Buy
Montana
Forest Reserve
Madison Valley
Guy Drake
St. Ignatius
Mont
Free veterinary services at county fair by Dr J D Lee
The city’s renowned veterinarian Dr J D Lee will provide free care on one day for any stock injured or ill during the county fair. He offers exams, treatment, and advice to livestock owners and fair participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Lee
Miss Mary Gist Visits Ike Edinger Ranch Near Divide
Miss Mary A. Gist spent part of the week visiting at the Ike Edinger ranch home near Divide, enjoying time on the property and with local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Gist
Ike Edinger
Divide
Rules for Fair Exhibits and Procedures
The document outlines exhibitor conduct, space, and judging rules for a fair. It covers shipments prepaid, responsibility limits, removal rights, premium eligibility, schedule details from Wednesday September 2 to Friday, and rules on machinery, space charges, emergencies, and conduct. It notes entry deadlines and directs that the continuation appears on page seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Executive Committee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dillon Merchants
Garrison’s
Graeter Grocery
Watson Barber Shop
Kupfer
Chas. H. Niblack
Dillon Furniture Co
Maxfield Parish
McFadden’s
Montana Merc. Co
R.E
Dillon Implements Co
First National Bank
Eliel
Dillmont Park
Hampshire
Shropshire
Cotswold
Mrs. Wilson
District Court Notes
First Baptist Church
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