Beaverhead Shipments Record 2000 Livestock Cars
Figures from H. R. Baumberger show about 2000 carloads of livestock shipped from Beaverhead county in 1929, over half of the territory’s total shipments. Dillon yards moved about 700 cars with 52 percent livestock and 11 percent wool, lime rock, and hay each. Imports to Dillon listed 43 percent miscellaneous, 36 percent coal oil and gasoline, 9 percent automobiles, 8 percent lumber, 4 percent salt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Baumberger
Union Pacific System
Beaverhead County
Dillon Yards
Dillon
Death of Dillon iplement dealer’s mother at Stroll
Frank P. Tyre prominent Dillon implement dealer was called to Stroll South Dakota late last week by the death of his mother. He was accompanied by his son Frank Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Tyre
Dillon Iplement
Stroll
S. D
Prank Jr
320 Acre Irrigated Ranch For Sale In Twin Bridges
For sale a 320 acre ranch all under irrigation. Suitable for sheep or cattle. Terms available. Inquire W. B. Gustin, Twin Bridges, Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Gustin
Twin Bridges
Mont
Reward offered for beef and veal theft on Montana ranges
A $1 000 reward is offered for evidence leading to the conviction of anyone unlawfully butchering or stealing beef or veal on the ranges or premises of the Big Hole Horse Prairie Grasshopper Centennial Red Rock or Black Tail. Report evidence to Sheriff W C Orr or Stock Inspector D V Erwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Hole
Horse Prairie
Grasshopper
Centennial
Red Rock
Black Tail
W. C. Orr
D. V. Erwin
Ranch Lease Offer Near Dillon in California
A 480 acre ranch about two miles northeast of Dillon is offered for a three year lease with yearly rental details provided in a letter to Mrs. A Hansen of 1837 Monterey Road, South Pasadena, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifor
Dillon
A. Hansen
Monterey Road
South Pasadena
Calif
Eliel Baskets Rout Sheridan In Tuesday Tilt
Eliels using reserves in the first half defeated Sheridan Independents 65 to 14 at Sheridan. Hignight led all scorers with 32 points as Cotter appeared at forward and the Cardinals overwhelmed Madison, allowing only one point in the final period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliels
Sheridan Independents
Sheridan
Bremer- Tullys
Cardinals
Madison Quint
Cotter
Hignight
Dillon Radio Listens to Hit the Deck From Pensacola
Radio fans in Dillon heard the nautical play Hit the Deck broadcast from the battleship Pensacola in Brooklyn Navy Yard. The first program sent from a U S battleship, the show will play at Hartwig Theatre in early April.
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Dillon
Pensacola
Brooklyn Navy Yard
U. S
Hartwig Theatre
Taxpayer assistance at Dillon court house in 1930
A deputy collector will be at the court house in Dillon Montana on February 24 25 and until noon of February 26 1930 to help taxpayers prepare income tax returns. Returns must be filed by March 15 1930. Extensions will not be granted except for good cause such as illness or absence from the state. each request decided on its merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Dillon
Montana
Charles Fordyce Former Dillon Mason and Spokane Officer Dies
Charles Fordyce a former Dillon resident and noted stone mason died at his Spokane Washington home last week from Brights disease. He later joined Spokane police and became a trusted officer before retiring on pension about a year ago. He was about 55, survived by his wife and step daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fordyce
Dillon
Spokane
Wash
Bright
Hartwig Theatre Operator Hospitalized After Operation
Albert Hanson, Hartwig theatre operator, is a patient at Deaconess hospital Butte after surgery Wednesday morning. His mother Mrs. Chris Hanson is with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hanson
Hartwig Theatre
Deaconess Hospital
Butte
Chris Hanson
Aura Dutcher
Monida
Murray Hospital
New Flood Light Mounted At Dillon Furniture Front
A flood light has been mounted on the warehouse of Dillon Furniture to illuminate the front display area across the street, enhancing visibility for shoppers and attracting attention to the storefront.
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Dillon Furniture
Lincoln birthday closings noted at county courthouse and Dillon schools
County courthouse offices closed on Wednesday in observance of Lincoln's birthday. Dillon schools also mark the anniversary with special programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court House
Lincoln’s
Dillon
Ellen May Guild Meets At Manse Hostess
Mrs. T. J. Simons hosted the Ellen May guild at the Manse on Thursday afternoon with members gathering for the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen May Guild
T. J. Simons
Careful Mothers Endorse Foley's Honey and Tar
Reckoned safe for children with coughs and colds Foley's Honey and Tar is praised by Mrs J M Hill of Homer Georgia and Mrs Ornstein of Green Bay Wisconsin. The ad notes no opiates or chloroform and urges mothers to ask for Foley's at Geo M Gosman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Geo. M. Gosman
Potts
Adv
Various Visitors and Residents Around Dillon This Week
A listing of residents and visitors in Dillon and nearby towns including Roy Oliver from Jackson and Homer Pilon from Argenta, with individuals traveling to Helena Butte and Reichle for work illness hospital visits and social trips. Notable names include Frank Eliel and Mrs. Peterson, plus many Lovell and Baker family members visiting Butte and attending events.
Montana dealers trek to Great Falls meeting
Fred Woodside J A Baxter Glenn Decker and Fred Grose representing Montana Auto Supply and Harry Helming of Wisdom left Wednesday to attend a Chevrolet dealer meeting in Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Woodside
J.A. Baxter
Glenn Decker
Fred Grose
The
Montana Auto Supply Company
Harry Helming
Wisdom
Great Falls
Chevrolet
Government land lease eyed for emergency field near Armstead
Ray J. Hess of the U S Department of Commerce visited Dillon on Wednesday to discuss leasing Pierce estate lands near Armstead for a government emergency landing field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray J. Hess
U. S. Department of Commerce
Dillon
Pierce
Armstead
Bergeson Reports Successful State Convention Attended
O A Bergeson chairman of the commercial Service association returned from Hunters Hot Springs where he attended the state convention and called it the most successful and interesting gathering. Miss Genevieve Squires of the Normal college was summoned home to Helena by the death of her grandmother in Wilsall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Bergeson
Commercial Service Association
Hunters Hot Springs
Genevieve Squires
the Normal College
Helena
Wilsall
Miss Squires
W. G. Squires
Dillon
Only Hollanders Dutch Term Origins and Usage
The name Dutch properly refers to Hollanders, not all Dutch. It derives from Deutsch meaning German. Historically applied to Teutons, it now mainly describes Low Germans or Hollanders outside slang.
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Holland
DAR Chapter Proceedings Highlight Quilt History
Beaverhead Chapter D A R met Tuesday afternoon February 11 at Miss Jean Bishop s South Idaho street home. Members discussed the history of old quilts in an interesting session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Daughters of the American Revolution
Jean Bishop
South
Idaho Street
Hylo Pinochle Club Hosts Miss Clara Plant
Miss Clara Plant entertained Hylo Pinochle Club members at the Country Inn on Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara’ Plant
Country Inn
Engagement announced for Florence McGovern and Charles Carroll
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Florence McGovern and Mr. Charles Carroll of Spokane Washington. Carroll known in Dillon for high school graduation in 1915 and University of Montana attendance. He is now a successful insurance man in Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence McGovern
Charles’ Carroll
Spokane
Washington
Carroll
Dillon
University of Montana
McCracken Dinner Hosts Supper Club at South Pacific Home
Mr and Mrs T Lee McCracken entertained their supper club Sunday evening at their South Pacific street residence. The gathering featured social cordiality and fellowship among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. T. Lee McCracken
South Pacific Street
Alumni Dance at City Hall Draws Large Crowd
The Beaverhead county high school alumni association dance at the city hall auditorium Saturday evening was well attended and enjoyed. Mr and Mrs Louis Schmittroth won the prize waltz while Mr and Mrs L M Cotter were second. Joe Innes won the ton of coal. Hartwig theatre donated ten theatre tickets won by ten winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Beaverhead County High School
Louis Schmittroth
L. M. Cotter
Joe Innes
Hartwig Theatre
Birthday Dinner Honors Three at Bishop Home
A Sunday dinner at the Bishop home on South Washington Street honored joint birthdays of Mrs Roy Herndon Miss Lenore Thompson and George French all born on February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop
South Washington Street
Roy Herndon
Lenore Thompson
George French
Birthday Party for Bobby Paul Marks Fifth
Master Bobby Paul son of Mr and Mrs Frank Paul celebrated his fifth birthday Saturday afternoon with a party and many young friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Paul
Frank Paul
Ragon Sisters Visit Miss Alta Ragon at Baptist Dinner
The Rev and Mrs Shannon hosted a dinner Tuesday for Miss Alta Ragon a missionary to India visiting with her sister Miss O Eldora Ragon at the Baptist church event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ragon
R. C. Shannon
Baptis Church
Miss Alta Ragon
India
Miss O. Eldora Ragon
Cashmore Home Hosts Rebekah Lodge Night Meet
Mrs W F F Cashmore entertained the Past Noble Grand club of the Rebekah lodge at Glendale street Tuesday evening. Pinochle on three tables provided the diversion and delicious refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cashmore
W. FF. Cashmore
Noble
Rebekah Lodge
Glendale Street
Mrs Anna Douglas Heads to Independence After Accident
Mrs Anna Douglas left Wednesday for Independence Kansas to be with her mother Mrs W C Sewell who was badly injured last Sunday in an automobile accident and is in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Douglas
Independence
Kansas
W. C. Sewell
Needle club hosts luncheon at Mrs Thomas's home
The Needle club was entertained Wednesday at 1 30 luncheon by Mrs Charles P Thomas at her home.
Nolan Funeral? Washington Dinner Honors Guests
Mr and Mrs J P Nolan hosted a Sunday turkey dinner at their Washington street home. The five course meal featured pink decor with sweet peas and candles. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Ryan, Mr and Mrs William Lague of Denver, Mr and Mrs Jay Holtz, Mr and Mrs Frank Fox, and Rev Father F X Lechner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Nolan
Washington Street
John Ryan
William Lague
Denver
Jay Holtz
Frank Fox
F. X. Lechner
Busy Bee Club Hosted at Birrer Ranch Event
Busy Bee club was entertained at the Birrer ranch in the lower Beaver head valley on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bee Club
Birrer
Beaverhead Valley
Talked On India Miss Alta Ragan Speaks At Church
Miss Alta QO. Ragan gave a talk on India Wednesday night at the Baptist church drawing a large overflow audience. Two church members dressed as mannequins displayed Indian costumes while various pictures of scenes and people were shared, sparking wide interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Alta QO
Ragan
Baptist Church
Miss Ragon
Baptist Aid gathering at Eliel home on South Washington
Miss Clara Plant entertained the Baptist Aid society Thursday afternoon at the Eliel residence on South Washington street, hosting members in a local community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Plant
Baptist Aid Society
Eliel
South Washington Street
Relief Society Appetizing Tea By Mrs Erickson
Mrs L E Erickson entertained the L D S relief society Tuesday afternoon in a most charming manner with pleasant conversation and light refreshments in a home setting reflecting the social duties of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Society
L. E. Erickson
L. D.S. Relief Society
Entertain Club Hosts Pinochle Gathering at South Atlantic Home
Mr and Mrs H M Brundage last Sunday evening pleasantly entertained their pinochle club at their home on South Atlantic street in a sociable gathering with fellow players.
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H. M. Brundage
South Atlantic Street
Needle Club Hostess Luncheon At Orr Street Home
Mrs. Charles P. Thomas hosted the Needle Club on Wednesday afternoon at her Orr street residence. A delightful luncheon was served at 1:80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Thomas
Needle Club
Orr Street
St James Guild Meeting With Miss Constance Barrett
St James guild met on Thursday afternoon with Miss Constance Barrett as guest and Mrs Elizabeth Ward serving as associate hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Guild
Constance Barrett
Elizabeth Ward
Pan Hellenic Club Entertained at St James Rectory
The Pan Hellenic club was delightfully entertained last Monday evening by Mrs. H. N. Tragutt at the rectory of St. James Episcopal Church.
Ragon sisters hosted at Bishop home dinner
Miss Alta O. Ragon of India visiting her sister Miss C. Eldora Ragon of this city was entertained at dinner Wednesday at the John F. Bishop home. Tonight Mr. and Mrs. Leigh R. Light will host a dinner in her honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta O. Ragon
India
C. Eldora Ragon
John F. Bishop
Leigh R. Light
Germicidal Soap Shampoo Claims Hair Health
Advertises Germicidal Soap as the ideal shampoo promising soft fluffy hair and a clean scalp. Recommends a two to ten minute scalp massage with lather and a warm water rinse. Priced at 25 cents with a call to buy a cake today.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bergeson Motors, Inc
Ford
DR. Cares
Laylor Eth
Eliel Basketeers
Roy Oliver
Jackson
Dr. J. D. Lee
Homer Pilon
Argenta
Hon
Frank
John Peterson
Phil Lyons
Emmett Carroll
Ben Mallon
Wise River
George D. ‘Rice
George Melton
John Skavedahl
W. R. Stone of
Andrus Hotel
Fred Oliver
Reichle
Garry Geiger
Ammnstead
Mrs
Harry Andrus
Ziegler Hot Springs
Mrs. Louis Huffman of
Melrose
City
Howard Toole
Missoula
William Sweeney of
Dell
William Lovell
George W. Lovell
L. K. Adams
California
Bagdad Temple
Genevieve Metlen
Irma Gill
Marie Boger
Eleanor Giles
Frank Baker
Whitehall
George E.baker
Albert Baker
William Nelson
Emery Smith
W. I. Barry
Frank Caskin
Carl Hartwig
Earl Wheat
Afi
Doctor
Hylo Pinochle Club
NOLAN
Baptist Aid
Grant Withers
Constance
Bennett
Vina Delmar
Tiger Rose
Monte Blue
Lupe Velez
John Barrymore
America
Pauline Frederick
ST. JAMES _GUILD
PAN Hellenic
Romeos
Dendault
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