Jaquettes Visit Dillon for Week of Festivities
Mr and Mrs J W Jaquette of the Big Dome company spent part of the week with relatives in Dillon arriving Wednesday This week marked the 28th anniversary of Mr Jaquettes arrival in Dillon He attended the play and hosted a party at the Andrus hotel opening Learn more about local events and notable visitors in Dillon.
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J. W. Jaquette
Jaquette
Dillon
Andrus
Ette
Haveen
Big Dome Company
Petition Circulated to Suspend Fish Provisions During War
Beaverhead valley ranchman inspires petition circulated this week asking the legislature to suspend game laws related to fish during the war. Many sign, others oppose fearing abuse and depletion of streams.
Elk Saloon Rebuild Opens With Expanded Capacity
Since removal of the bar the Elk saloon has been remodeled and enlarged. The lunch counter extends to the front to feed many customers and five roomy booths now serve meals to ladies and families in private. The proprietors cater to the best trade and the place is open day and night.
Beaverhead locals recount Tuscania avoidance and town notes
Forest Supervisor Somers reports that friends of Beaverhead county men who joined the twentieth engineer regiment were thankful none were aboard the torpedoed transport Tuscania. Also covered are Horse Prairie Oil and Gas electing officers Frank Rife as president and plans to drill within 30 days, plus a Dillon mid winter picnic by Beaverhead river with a hike to Sover's Leap and back.
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Beaverhead County
Twentieth Engineer Regiment
Tuscania
Washington
Somers
Horse Prairie Oil & Gas Company
Frank Rife
John Peterson
B. J. Metlen
Milton Nay
Nels Nelson
J. H. Youngken
Dillon
Beaverhead
Rock Crusher
Sover's Leap
Fire at Sam Peterson Home Causes Substantial Damage
A fire damaged the Sam Peterson residence on Sunday morning described as substantial with about $75 worth of clothing saved. Fire department arrived promptly and extinguished the blaze.
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Sam Peterson
Bond Oliver opens diversified shop on Montana street
Bond and Oliver launched a new fruit candy cigar and soft drink store on Montana street in the Elk saloon building. Oliver moved stock from his Hartwig candy and cigar store and expanded. The Elk cafe Watch Your Step occupies much of the building and the Hartwig theatre hosts a promising musical comedy, with strong advance ticket sales and high expectations for the season event.
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Bond & Oliver
Montana Street
Elk Saloon
Oliver
Hartwig
New Elk Cafe
New York
Chicago
Hartwig Theatre
Jackson man admitted for acute appendicitis
Chet Robinson of Jackson was taken to Magnus hospital Tuesday suffering with an acute attack of appendicitis. He is attended by Dr. Ryburn.
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Chet Robinson
Jackson
Magnus Hospital
Ryburn
Schools Observe Day in City Schools Closed for Lincoln Birthday
Tuesday marked Lincoln's birthday with no school sessions in the city. Businesses remained open with no widespread closures.
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Lincoln
Dillon News Briefs Highlights Local Visitors and War Efforts
Local notes record in town for the week include visits by Lt Col Alph Decker and several ranchers from Dell and Apex. Thrift Stamp campaigns in Lima raise $275.75 from 125 children. The navy seeks field glasses and telescopes. An auto theft is resolved with the vehicle found north of town. Lincoln’s birthday flag raising appears in Dillon.
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Alph Decker
Armstead
Dillon
Lima
Willow View school house social event announced
An entertainment and social will be held at Willow View School House in District No. 3 on Friday evening February 22. Ladies are asked to bring baskets. Event runs from 7 to 8.
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Willow View School House
District No. 3
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Main’ Street
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