Jardine Named Likely Secretary of Agriculture
Washington announced William M. Jardine was virtually chosen as the new secretary of agriculture. The Dillon area notes his rise from a Big Hole cattleman to a notable educator and government soil expert, with family ties and friendships in Beaverhead County.
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Washington
William M. Jardine
Beaverhead County
Big Hole
Butte
Jardiné
Charles Stewart
Wisdom
Roy Murray
Leonard Haggerty
Annie Adams
Moses D. Jardine
Jackson
Cherry Creek
Idaho
Utah Agricultural College
Utah College
Kansas Agricultural College
President’s Agricultural Conference
Dillon
Canada
Governent
Big Hot Basin
Frank Hazelbaker
Costume Ball Set by Dillon Fire Department
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department announces its annual masque ball at City Hall on Monday February 23 with Baxter-Tonrey orchestra. Mrs Booth of Pocatello will display a full line of costumes for several days before the event drawing anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Death Takes Homesteader Elmer Lutz in Dillon
Elmer Lutz a 54 year old Sheep Canyon rancher died at a friend’s home in Dillon last Friday evening after a brief illness. A county resident for about 12 years he had worked for Poindexter Orr and later proved up a Sheep Canyon homestead near its mouth. Few relatives were found and funeral services were held at Brundage parlors Monday with interment in Mountain View cemetery.
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Elmer Lutz
Sheep Canyon
Dillon
Mr. Lutz
Poindexter & Orr Ranch
Brundage Undertaking
Mountain View Cemetery
Inmate Ed Toohey Charged After Farm Altercation
Sheriff Mooney and Undersheriff Kellant arrested Ed Toohey, inmate at the county farm, following a Thursday morning fight with roommate John Fogarty. Fogarty suffered cuts and bruises from a stove poker during a disputed room door issue. Fogarty’s injuries are serious but not considered life threatening unless complications arise.
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Ed. Toohey
Mooney
Kellant
John Fogarty
Toohey
Fogarty
Esteemed Woman Sarah Hughes Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Hughes died late Thursday at her daughter’s home after a weeks long illness. Born January 14 1842 in Illinois she moved to Dillon about 26 years ago and became beloved in the community. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Arthur Graeter and Mrs. Theodore Nelson a son George Hughes another daughter Mrs. Hawley J. Selway and a son A P Hughes. Funeral at the Methodist church Saturday with burial in Centerville Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth Hughes
Arthur Graeter
Hughes
Illinois
Dillon
Theodor Nelson
George Hughes
Hawley J. Selway
Santa Anna
Calif
A. P. Hughes
Baron
Canada
Methodist Church
Centerville
Iowa
Parent Teachers Meeting on Founder's Day in Bozeman
The Parent-Teacher meeting is set for 3:30 PM Tuesday February 17 in the kindergarten room. Founder's Day of the Child Welfare movement will be observed with a program titled Callu: Welfare in the School and Home. Community songs Co-operation in Health by Cath erine McGregor Points on How to Live Long by Mrs Forrest Bayerd Open discussion Parents and visitors invited. Lee McCracken was a business visitor to Bozeman earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine McGregor
Forrest Bayerd
Henry buys Jewett Sport touring car in Butte trip
Le Henry drove his new Jewett Sport touring car home from a trip to Butte accompanied by Lonnie Lincon. The purchase was made through Western Motor Supply Co. of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Henry
Butte
Western Motor Supply Co
Lonnie Lincon
Ship Cattle Shipment From Twin Bridges Reaches Crow Reservation
B W Emerick and D Price ship 500 head of cattle or 14 carloads to the Crow Indian reservation this week. Cattle loaded at Twin Bridges represent one of the largest shipments of the year. George Spafford of Argenta visited Dillon Wednesday to prove his homestead. Mr and Mrs Jack Lasich and daughter drove to Dillon from Point of Rocks. Maxine Lindne and Mage Betty Vachon hosted a Valentine party at the Vachon home on South Atlantic Street inviting 24 guests. Mrs James F Selleck and son Gordon with Mrs D Jenkins of Monida visited Dillon this week. Rancher George Harrison of Grasshopper valley spent part of the week in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.W. Emerick
D. Price
Crow Indian Reservation
Jack Lasich
Dillon
Point of Rocks
Maxine “Lindne
Mage Betty Vachon
Vachon
South Atlantic
James F. Selleck
Gordon
Dd. Jenkins
Monida
George Harrison
Grasshopper Valley
Hard Luck Ike Pursued by Nemesis in Hospital Stay
Leroy James known as Hard Luck Ike remains in St. James hospital Butte after rebreaking a leg while showing he could walk. He previously suffered a serious fracture from a saddle horse at Lovell Livestock ranch and was treated at Barrett hospital Dillon.
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Ike
St. James
Butte
Lovell
Barrett Hospital
Leroy James
Dillon
Miss Wyatt Pupils Set for Recital Series Start
Piano pupils of Miss Ruby Wyatt begin a recital series next Tuesday evening February 17 at the Normal auditorium. Admission is free and the program starts at 8 15. Participants include Helen Wheat Monte Mel ton Ida Kamps Ruth McCullough Helen Ida Best Evelyn Mikkelson Cora Anderson Edith Orr Juddie Best Isabel Mast Georgiana Crouse Catherine Bates Edith Kennison Horace Field Mary Hester Decker Alma Christiansen Estelle Lenox Major Dansie Ruth Wolf Ethel Jean Davis Jim Judge Ruth Ryburn Hiram Brundage Jane Herndon Joe Smith.
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Ruby Wyatt
Helen Wheat
Monte Melton
Ida Kamps
Ruth McCullough
Helen Ida Best
Evelyn Mikkelson
Cora Anderson
Edith Orr
Juddie Best
Isabel Mast
Georgiana Crouse
Catherine Bates
Edith Kennison
Horace Field
Mary Hester Decker
Alma Christiansen
Pinochle Card Party at Odd Fellows Hall
Woodcraft Lodge hosts a Pinochle card party at the Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday February 18 at 8 pm Refreshments and admission 50 cents. Jorgen Jorgenson arrived from his Big Hole basin ranch Thursday. Mrs W M Stone returned to Missoula Wednesday due to her mother Mrs D B Currie’s illness.
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Woodcraft Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Jorgen Jorgenson
Big Hole Basin
W. M. Stone
Missoula
D. B. Currie
Party Series Hosted at Orr Home by Mrs Ory and Mrs Orr
Mrs Will Ory Mrs Bert Orr and Mrs Ernest Orr were hostesses for a series of parties this week at the home of Mrs Bert Orr. Luncheon Monday afternoon and dinners Monday and Tuesday evenings featured seven bridge tables. The Orr residence rooms were decorated with pink roses and pussy willows.
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Will Ory
Bert Orr
Ernest Orr
Orr
Minstrel Dates Changed for Beaverhead Legion Show
The Beaverhead Post of the American Legion announces new dates for the annual minstrel show and vaudeville. The performances move to Wednesday and Thursday evenings March 18 and 19 to allow more time to plan and install new features for the production.
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Beaverhead
The
American Legion
Valentine party hosted by Mrs Monroe and Mrs Vachon
Mrs J E Monroe and Mrs A C Vachon entertained numerous ladies at a Valentine party last Thursday evening at the Monroe home. Guests dressed as comic valentines and presented short sketches of entertainment. Seasonal decorations and dinner were served, with covers laid for 87 ladies.
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J. E. Monroe
A.C. Vachon
Monroe
Roy Murray Makes Business Trip to Dillon From Butte
Roy Murray traveled from Butte to Dillon on Wednesday for a business engagement. He conducted meetings and observed operations at local firms during the trip.
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Roy Murray
Dillon
Butte
All rubber corsets closed out at cost at Mrs Hart's
Advertised sale notes closing out all rubber corsets at cost at Mrs Hart's. The line emphasizes bargain pricing and limited time offer.
Lauterbach to Spend Months in Los Angeles
Max Lauterbach leaves Saturday for Los Angeles to spend a few months. He will be accompanied by Ellis. Thomas will join his family at San Fernando, California.
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Max_ Lauterbach
Los Angeles
iHe
Ellis
Thomas
San Ferando
Calif
Wounded deer report leads to alien gun case arrest
Wise River deer sighting near Deweys Flat prompts game warden to inspect. blood in snow supports claim but animal gone. on return trip he stops a section hand with a gun, learns he is an alien, and arrests him in Silver Bow territory. Goretti pleads guilty under alien gun law. fined 25 dollars and costs. gun confiscated.
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Wise River
Dewey’s
Wareden
Tom Edmunds
Butte
Silver Bow
Joe Goretti
Marriage Announcement for Pauline Van De Walker and Kenneth Cranson
Announcements report the wedding of Pauline Van De Walker and Kenneth A Cranson in Chicago on January 17. Van De Walker, formerly with the Montana State Normal College music department, is praised for vocal talent and charm. The couple will reside in Chicago where the groom works in real estate. sister Mrs ALBL Waldorf of Dillon related to the bride. Chris Snyder visited Dillon from Reichle ranch earlier in the week.
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Pauline van de Walker
Kenneth A. Cranston
Chicago
van de Walker
Montana State Normal College
AL BL Waldorf
Dillon
Mrs. H Ettinger Visits Dillon on Livingston Business
Mrs. H Ettinger formerly of Dillon and now of Livingston spent a day or two in Dillon this week on business and was a guest at the Harry Williams home.
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H. Ettinger
Dillon
Livingston
Harry Williams
Beavers Close Season With Home Game Against Anaconda
Beavers wrap up the season before the district tournament in Butte. Beavers lost 21 to 14 to Butte High after beating Lima 19 to 10. Beaverettes end their season with a 10 to 4 loss to Whitehall. Normal teachers fall 29 to 3 to Butte School of Mines. Coach Bruce Hollister leads the squad as they prepare for the Butte event.
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Anaconda
Beavers
Butte
Butte Central
Bozeman
Butte High
Oliver
Worden
Lima
Intermountain Union
Whitehall
Whitehall Girls
Beaverettes
Lima High
Smelter City
Butte School of Mines
Manhattan
World War Veteran Louis Christensen Dies at 80
Louis H. Christensen 80, a Beaverhead county resident for 18 years and Denmark native, died after a brief illness in a Butte hospital. Funeral held at St James Episcopal church with American Legion honors before burial at Mountain View cemetery. He worked in sheep farming with his brother Berg and had served in the Army. He leaves brothers Nels Otto and John in the county and his mother Mrs Annete Christensen in Denmark.
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Beaverhead County
Louis H. Christensen
Butte
Dillon
Berg Christensen
California
St. James Episcopal Church
T. W. Bennett
Legion
Beaverhead Post
American Legion
Houe
Mountain View
Denmark
Berg
Melrose
Tony
Nels
Otto
John
Annete Christensen
Danish Brotherhood
This Dog Deserves Credit
A young boy’s dog finds a missing five-dollar bill, returning it after the boy mislaid money while walking home. The incident, witnessed by the family, shows the dog’s keen detectiveness and loyalty, prompting the boy to value the animal highly.
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W. H
Shorty
Clark
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Jardine
Agricul
Ture
Alice Reed
Twin Bridges
Howard Morse
S. C. Durard
Alfinois
Dillon Fire Department
Deat
Sarah E. Hughes
Lee McCracken
George’ Spafford
Argenta
Nemesis
Chris Snyder
Reichle
David
Col. .Chas,r. Forbes
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