Dillon to Have New State Bank in Dillon
The Security State Bank will begin business in Dillon around March 1. Promoters Pearl I. Smith of Dillon and C C Thornton of Benson Minnesota plan to charter the bank after recent talks in Helena. The bank will operate from Smith’s building on Bannock street with a fireproof vault and Thornton will manage the bank full time. Thornton brings 14 years at Benson’s First National Bank plus experience in land and loan handling. Smith has long operated in Dillon’s abstract, insurance and farm loan business. The duo has local supporters and aims for immediate success, with furniture and fixtures to be arranged and the bank to open within 60 days.
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Security State Bank
Dillon
Pearl I. Smith
C.C. Thornton
Benson, Minn
Helena
Bannock Street
Thornton
First National Bank of
Benson
Minnesota
Beaverhead
Smith Notiitt O
Cattle Receipts Unusually Light at Portland Market
North Portland December 19 The cattle yard saw the lightest Monday receipts of the year with strong demand from packers and butchers. Beef cattle prices rose about 25 cents, with steers mainly from 4.50 to 6.50 and top loads at 7.30 to 7.50. Cows and heifers advanced similarly, best at 6.35. Bulls weak for the few offered. Hogs remained in strong demand with over 6,000 head and prices easing slightly to about 9.60.
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North
Portland
War Cloud Hovering Over America
Secretary Lansing states the note aims to clarify belligerents demands as neutrality frays. He says the United States faces growing involvement and may be drawn toward war while seeking to understand each side’s aims for future conduct. President Wilson offers no comment as Washington awaits developments.
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United States
Lansing
Washington
Perea
Lloyd George
Wilson
America
White House
Jessen
Directions for the Municipal Offering
Envelopes are distributed citywide for residents to place offerings and seal them before delivery to city hall Monday night. If unable to attend, send the contribution to any committee member listed, including Miss Nina Nash and Mrs. R. R. Rathbone, among others, with the needs of war sufferers to be weighed fairly.
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Committee On Distribution
Nina Nash
R. R. Rathbone
F. H. Garver
Mayme French
Nels Nelson
Anna Huber
Pearl S. Smith
Chas
Philips
Bruneau Case Against Butte Miners Union Refiled
Judge Smith moved to refile the Bruneau case in this district after transfer from Butte. Attorney Peter Breen noted lack of sufficient evidence as the basis for the decision. Bruneau, shot during the June 1914 dynamiting of the miners union hall, sought 20000 dollars in damages.
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Joseph H. Bruneau
Butte Miners’ Union
Butte
Smith
Peter Breen
Bruneau
Miners’ Union
Christmas Observances Highlight City Program
City churches plan elaborate Christmas activities this year with a municipal celebration at City Hall featuring hundreds of schoolchildren. Methodist Church hosts Sunday services December 24 including a Children’s program at 10:30 a.m. with many recitations songs and a focus on aiding war sufferers.
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Methodist Church
Givng
City Hall
Stabat Mater’ Mrs. Shipman
Ong
Rayer
Robi. Clark
Bernice Hirschman
Robert Finch
Harriet Shipman
Allays Scully
Betty Furschner
Little Stranger
Miss. Morton
Dorothy Evans
Inez Sassman
Evelyn Evans
Billy Boone
Hark
Angela Sing
Thelma Patrick
Minnie Wemple
Oral Rhodes
Lena Reding
Martha Humphrey
Margaret “Williams
Pearl Cox
Nora. Olson
Lenora
Carney
Nicholas
Montana Johnson
Eleanor Selway
Congregation
Ida Lovell
Lidith Nelson
Evelyn Nelson
Mabel Sabin
Leone Patrick
Ruth Haines
Carol
Watson Humphrey
Gordon Berry
George Hop
Methodist Church Evening Music Program Highlight
The 7:30 program features an Anthem Holy Night Divine by the choir. Solo Night of Nights performed by Mrs R Stephenson. Boys Quintette Peace on Earth includes Howard Humphrey Albert Nelson Leonard Schultz Eugene Finch Dan Jewell. Solo Christ Is Born Today by Mrs Wm Furschner. Quartette Hark Hark My Soul includes Mrs R Stephenson Miss Van De Walker Mr Badcon Mr Finch.
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Mrs. R., Stephenson
Howard Humphrey
Albert Nelson
Leonard Schultz
Eugene Finch
Dan Jewell
Christ
Wm. Furschner
R. Stephenson
van de Walker
Badcon
Mr. Finch
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Los Angeles Times
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Bernice Wilson
Pearl Yost
H. G. Humphrey
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