Herlay Guilty of Manslaughter in Trial
Herlay found guilty of manslaughter and to be sentenced tomorrow. The defendant was the sole defense witness while no eye witnesses testified, with jurors including Geo M. Tash Charles Sales Sky John Lenkersdorfer A A Elliott W A Graeter L E Baldwine Ernest J Harkness Richard W Wadams Mark Selway Geo Dodgson John H Schafer and Louis Hogu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Tash
Chas. Sales- Sky
John Lenkersdorfer
A. A. Elliott
W. A. Graeter
L. E. Baldwine
Ernest J. Harkness
Richard W. Wadams
Mark Selway
Geo. Dodgson
John H. Schafer
Louis Hogu
Man pleads self defense in Montana manslaughter verdict
Jury convicts Joseph B. Herlihy of manslaughter in a Havre circuit court verdict. Judge Poindexter schedules sentencing for Saturday morning. Coroner Dr. Ford’s testimony pinpoints two bullets. one fatal, one nonlethal, as the confrontation unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Montana
Joseph B. Herlihy
Poindexter
State Penitentiary
Ford
Lima
Doyle
Herlihy
Havre
Irwin
Herron
Colonel Decker
Armstead
C. W. Robison
Charlie Hill
Man Held After Shooting and Court Adjourment
The revolver dropped behind a bed during a confrontation. A struggle ensued as Doyle was shot in the breast while the defendant claimed prior penitentiary time and defense consistency. The trial included questions about his movements, age, and flight, with arguments from County Attorney Rodgers and Attorney Robison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle
Idaho
Armstead
Rodgers
Dillon
Robison
Willard Adjudged Insane and Committed to Warm Springs
Willard, about 40, was taken into custody by deputies on Wednesday forenoon on insanity charges. Doctors Walker and Bond examined him in the afternoon and ordered his commitment to the Warm Springs insane asylum. Deputies Irwin and Scully escorted the patient to the asylum on the four o clock train. He has been described as an eccentric sheep herder, eldest son of Mr and Mrs R P Willard, living ten miles north of town. He previously resided with his parents, first showing signs this winter after a Tuesday in Dillon, though he had appeared rational the day before. He owns a ranch in the Big Hole country leased to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. S. Willard
M. A. Walker
H. A. Bond
Warm Springs
Doc
Irwin
W. T. Scully
Mr. Willard
R. P. Willard
Dillon
Big Hole
Auto Trip Through Deep Snow To Serve Subpoenas
Dr W C Orr with County Commissioner Francis and Deputy Sheriff Scully used a Buick to reach the Big Hole country and Jackson to serve subpoenas on jurors. They crossed basins with about eight feet of snow but found roads passable and returned to Dillon by Sunday, marking a first winter auto trip through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Hole
W. C. Orr
Francis
Scully
Jackson
Dillon
Memorial Window Placed in Methodist Church
A new memorial window for Mrs Eunice N Selway was installed in the city Methodist church on Saturday. Hawley Herbert Selway and Eliza Selway Carlson placed the window on the north side behind the organ, depicting an angel and Calvary with the crucifix. It is the fourth memorial window in the church, bought from a Denver firm and installed by F P Birrer’s men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
F. P. Birrer
Papers of Rowe Estate Reveal Tiny Final Balance Issue
Historical notes on the Howes estate show administrator R J Moore finalizing accounts in 1893. A balance of 51.85 was directed to be paid to Hallie J Howes but no receipt is on file, raising questions about actual delivery. Edwin Norris is listed as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Showers
Hallie J. Howes
Edwin Norris
Howes
Beaverhead Commercial Club Organized and Seeks Headquarters
The Beaverhead Commercial club is organized with officers named for immediate service and an advisory board of about 30 members from diverse communities. A Jan meeting will decide headquarters and secretary’s office space, with a February annual meeting electing new officers. The club aims to represent county interests, improve rail rates, promote development, and build roads and bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Commercial Club
Frank Hazelbaker
Frank Eliel
Ticeodore Nelson
Alf. Decker
Morse F
A. Hazelbaker
T. D. Olmsted
Dr. Bimrose
C. A. Smith
A. J. Wedum
Richard Price
I. V. Sanders
Geo
Edinger
Pat Ward
John Gelhaus
Chas
Perry
Ernest Orr
Dillon
Robert Boatman
Centennial Valley
J. P. Lossl
C. E. Miller
C. B. Canfield
Wisdom
Carl Decker
Grant
C. IF
Theodore Nelson
H. T. Poindexter
County Clerk and Recorder
Commercial Club
Beaverhead County
County clerks cannot demand documentary proof of rights to register
Attorney General Galen tells Bozeman County Attorney Justin M. Smith that clerks cannot require naturalized citizens and their children to present documentary evidence as a condition to registration. The opinion notes an affidavit suffices to prove qualifications for voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galen
Justin M. Smith
Bozeman
Hog raising proves profitable in Beaverhead County
Hawley J. Selway notes success with ten brood sows on alfalfa pasture. He moved hogs between two three acre pastures over summer after irrigation, crossing purebred Poland China with Berkshire to yield a versatile hog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Hawley J. Selway
China
Berkshire
New Kind of Sweet Potato Fails in Dillon Plot
A Dillon rivaled Burbank in a plan to introduce a new type of sweet potato. The Olmsted Stevenson warehouse floor weakened from heavy sugar and commodities risking a spill onto the sacks of potatoes. The floor was reinforced in time and the scheme did not materialize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Burbank
Olmsted-Stevenson Company
Powell Dillon Rivalry Set For Saturday Night Game
A high school basketball showdown is set for tomorrow night at the opera house between the local team and Powell county. Tip off is 8 45. Last Saturday’s game with Anaconda High was canceled due to a missing certified players list reported by the Anaconda Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Dillon
Opera House
Powell County
Anaconda High School
Jury convicts Ed Mason for forgery in Montana court
In a Dillon circuit court session Tuesday the State of Montana prosecuted Ed Mason for forging by signing a $68 check in the name of Harry Davis to cash it. The jury returned a guilty verdict after about three quarters of an hour. Sentencing was set for Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Montana
Ed. Mason
Mason
Harry Davis
Big Hole
Fred Kohl
Poindexter
Stephenson
Earl Bassett
Rodgers
J. C. McNiever
Fred I Hanson
Centennial Valley
Ani Elk
State
Chas
J. Morren
James Walker
Chas. Barnes
Ed. Buckley
Dillon Dry Goods Company
Chas. Morren
C. W. Robison
Walker
Barnes
Wm. Meyer
Buckley
Ernest Orr
Erick Hansen
Ernest J. Harkness
Joseph Ellis
Richard M. Wadams
John H. Shafer
Geo. M. Tash
S. A. Banning
N. M. Staudaker
Mark Selway
J. W. Frizzel
Edward Cushing
Charles Retallick
Ed Buckley
The
Dil
Business Court Proposed to Ease U S Commerce Strain
Washington December 18 George W Perkins financier and United States Steel director told the senate interstate commerce committee a business court should license interstate and international corporations with penalties enforced on individuals rather than license revocation. He urged public scrutiny of all corporate affairs and noted the need to study the Sherman act before any national incorporation act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George W. Perkins
United States Steel Corporation
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce and Labor Department
Perkins
Congress
Germany
Canada
Postal Telegraph Office to Open in Dillon
After delays the Postal Telegraph and Cable office is ready at the Metlen hotel in Dillon. Ross A. John, veteran Western Union telegrapher, will manage the office which opens Monday. It will handle all telegraphic business and money transfers with emphasis on promptness and accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Metlen Hotel
Ross A. John
Western Union
John
The
Tribune
Hawley Selway Buys 600 Head of Steers for Summer Run
Hawley J. Selway purchased 600 head of steers from G. R. Featherly last Saturday. The cattle will be grazed on Tange during summer and sold to Big Hole ranchers next fall for winter fattening. Mr. Selway recently acquired additional stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley J. Selway
G. R. Featherly
Big Hole
Mr. Selway
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Herlay
Shattuck Doyle
Willard
Insane Asylum
Big Hole Country
ROWE
Allaught
McIntosh Howes
Hallie Howes
Chicago
Ill
Edwin L. Norris
Toledo
Sheridan
Mont
R. J. Moore
G. M. Browne
J. F. Bishop
Aetna Insurance Company
H. J. Selway
Trip
Periis
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