Crowell Dies in Sheep Creek Canyon Accident
Walter J. Crowell, a well known Dillon citizen, was killed Friday evening when his four horse wagon overturned in Sheep Creek canyon. He died from injuries and suffocation. Funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist church with large attendance and a long obituary praising his integrity, public service, generosity, and character.
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Dillon
Walter J. Crowell
Sheep Creek Canyon
Dell
Mr. Crowell
Crowell
Ed Kenison
W. H. Lee
Methodist Church
H. G. Humphrey
Mountain View
Clark
A. L. Anders
Fidel
Fred Huber
Earl Rodgers
William Sweeney
Humphrey
Omaha
Neb
Ogden
Utah
L. C. Fyhrie & Co
Crowell & Nuckell’s
Crowell’s
Sheep Creek Basin
Millie J. Coffin
Butte
John Nickum
Spokane
Wash
Albert Crowell
George Crowell
163Rd Montana Regiment
Walter Crowell
Montana
Bro. Crowell
Ford cars available now with delivery assured for buyers
Roy E. Murray reports a Ford factory letter offering immediate car deliveries and guaranteed parts service even if government takes over the plant. The message warns that production could shift under war conditions but assures owners of continued parts supply and future service.
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Roy E. Murray
Ford Company
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Christmas lesson amid wartime thrift urged for families
A wartime writer argues that national effort should not erase family Christmas traditions. He notes public focus on saving food and buying bonds may dull children’s sense of Christmas, urging simple gifts like nuts and popcorn to carry the holiday message.
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St. Nick
Bloody Mars
W. M.C
First Store Occupied In New Andrus Block
Graves and Bayerd become the first tenants to open a store in the Andrus block occupying one of the new rooms. They opened Saturday with a stock including tobaccos cigars candy stationery and toys.
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Graves & Bayerd
Andrus
Peace and sorrow mingle in Sheridan Christmas message
Sheridan notes a somber Christmas 1917 with echoes of war and loss as many homes mourn loved ones and a long cattle train passes through Alder and Twin Bridges. Community events include a successful Methodist Bazaar raising about 120 dollars and a quilt making at the Episcopal Guild. Father and Mrs Willson of Minneapolis depart for duty in San Diego. Funeral of Wm. Dickey, age 88, at Twin Bridges marked the week.
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Sheridan
Sole
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Bethany Hall
C. C. Hill
Episcopal Guild
Paul Roehl
E. M. Wilson
Alden
Wilfred Tessier
Dillon
Johnnie Nelson
Alder
L. C. Edwards
Lewiston
Hugh Willson
Minneapolis
R. G. Willson
San Diego
Cal
Olson
E. D. Marsh
Chas
Hill
Walter Simpson
Glen Marsh
Wm. Dickey
Twin Bridges
Dickey
Ten Reasons to Aid Armenians and Syrians Now
An appeal urges immediate aid for starving Armenians and Syrians highlighting 2.1 million destitute survivors, including 400,000 orphans, with claims of persecution by Turks. It argues U.S. leadership, Red Cross funding, and private philanthropy can help, noting support from Taft and other leaders and urging family and community donations.
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Lebanon
United States
Red Cross
Pacific Coast
Armenia
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Benefit Play for Junior Red Cross by Girls Glee Club
Last night the high school Girls Glee Club presented A Soldier's Dream for the Junior Red Cross. Lights highlighted a silhouette on the American flag as a dream scene unfolded with a ballroom, flowers, patriotic decor, dancing soldiers and sailors, and several songs.
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Red Cross
Gee Club
Williamson
Landers
Scott
Bimrose
Phyllis Ryat
Van Camp Bridge Opens Over Beaverhead River
The new steel bridge at the Van Camp crossing of the Beaverhead river replaces the old wooden span and is now open to traffic four miles southwest of town.
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van Camp
van Camp Crossing
Beaverhead River
High School Lightweight Falls 46 to 16 at Dillon
Public school team dominates the game with strong team play led by Andrew Smith and Kirk while Budge Holmes score for the niga school. High school players Humphrey Ryburn Schultz Mast Holmes Thomas split guard duties.
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Dillon Public School
Budge’ Holmes
Niga
Andrew Smith
Public School
Kirk
Williams
Smith
Cushing
Carruthers
Humphrey
Ryburn
Schultz
Mast
Holmes
Thomas
Red Cross Drive Nets 82 Members in Valley Effort
C T Magnus returned from Horse Prairie with Red Cross workers including Miss Nugent Miss Stocker Miss Kimmel and Warren Churchill who loaned a car. The drive netted 82 new members and 116 dollars amid widespread good will with only one rejection in the valley.
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C. T. Magnus
Horse Prairie
Red Cross
Holidays Bring Lawrence Fenner Home From Twin Bridges
Lawrence Fenner, a high school student, left yesterday for his home at Twin Bridges to spend the holidays. Miss Berniece Wilson arrived yesterday from Salt Lake City where she is attending school. She will spend the holidays with Dillon relatives.
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Lawrence Fenner
Twin Bridges
Berniece Wilson
Salt Lake City
Dillon
Melrose News roundup from December visits and events
George Bighorn Sr. heads to Camp Lewis to visit son Henry. Melrose residents attend Red Cross dance at Divide with Frances Boetticher Helen Lindlief Nettie Hand and Maurice Harvey. Dance raises about 180 for Red Cross funds. Others travel to Dillon Whitehall Sheridan and Butte. Elaine Norris visits from Butte to prepare for telegraphy work. Dodgsons travel to Butte and back.
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Melrose
George Bighorn, Sr
Henry
Camp Lewis
T. Sappington
E. Harvey
Otto Boetticher
Julia, Boetticher
Butte
Bennington
Dillon
Vance
Red Cross
Divide
Frances Boetticher
Helen Lindlief
Nettie Hand
Maurice Harvey
Flint McCauley
Delbert Jones
Whitehall
Sheridan
Florence Streb
Elaine Norris
Dado
Tice Dodgson
Hagel Dodgson
Income Tax Rules for 1917 War Effort
The article outlines 1917 income tax requirements for single and married earners, noting thresholds of $1,000 and $2,000 respectively. It explains reporting duties, rates, and surcharges, with examples for various incomes, stressing patriotism and timely filing before deadlines.
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Sam
Melrose Hotel Reopens After Months Closed
After several months closed the Melrose hotel reopened on Thursday. Mrs. N. Perdue, operator at the Oregon Short Line station, has been transferred to Dillon after nearly two years with the service. William Dickey, aged 88 and Melrose resident, died in Butte Saturday morning and was taken there for special care. remains sent to Twin Bridges for interment.
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Melrose
N. Perdue
Dillon
William Dickey
Butte
Mr. Dickey
Twin Bridges
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W. J. Crowell
Borhood
Ile
Sheridan News
Taft
Emeritus Elliot
Harvard
Gibbons
Glee Club
Miss Dillon
Helena
Miss Hunter
Miss Hawkinson
Pyle Ranch
Polaris
Miss Johnson
Albert Johnson
Washington, W
Melrose News
Internal Revenue
Nelson
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