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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1920

Page

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Locals win as Beaverhead quintet defeats Mines freshmen

Beaverhead county high school beat the State School of Mines freshmen 23 to 10 in a sluggish game at the Dillon high school gym. Wyman Smith led the locals with a quick pace and eight points, while Hildreth and Andy Smith added points amid misplayed passes and errant shots.

Beaverhead State School of Mines Dillon Andy Smith Hatfield Telin W. Smith Hildreth Streibrick Mines

Stage Set for Oratorio Saul in Dillon Hartwig Theatre

Dillon prepared for a major musical event Sunday as the oratorio Saul directed by Mrs. Walter Sewell is presented under the Dillon American Legion post. Lead roles include Dr. Stephan as Saul R M Mack as Samuel Floyd Nutting as David and Mrs Sewell as Michael. Seventy five voices from local choruses will form the chorus with elaborate bibical costumes and scenes across five acts.

Dillon Saul Hartwig Theatre Walter Sewell The American Legion Dr. Stephan R. M. Mack Samuel Floyd Nutting David Mr. Armstrong Jonathan Sewell Michael Francis Tonrey Abigale Miss van de Walker the Witch of Endor Norman Gilbert the Messenger of

Fassler couple home after funeral visit

Mr and Mrs Alvis Fassler returned to their Melrose home after two weeks at the Huber residence due to the illness and death of Mrs Fassler's brother Fidel Huber.

Alvis Fassler Melrose Ednesday Huber

City Election Books Close in Dillon Amid Heavy Voter Registration

Dillon reports its city election registration closing with the heaviest turnout of the year. Many misinformed out-of-town voters registered and the county clerk warns April primary books stay open to March 8. State Supreme Court hears mandamus challenge to the closed primary referendum filed by Helena lawyers. Gov Stewart issued the proclamation after petitions were certified, leaving possible April primaries if petitions deemed sufficient.

Dillon State Supreme Court Helena Secretary of State Gov Stewart

Samuel Barbour Dies in Phoenix Arizona

Samuel A Barbour, 77, died in Phoenix after an operation and age related complications. He once supervised Hecla mines at Hecla for over twenty years and later managed leasing properties. He left Melrose at Christmas to visit his daughter Helen in Jerome Arizona. He was respected by rich and poor alike and mourned across Beaverhead and surrounding counties.

Melrose Samuel A. Barbour Phoenix Arizona Barbour Hecla Helen Jerome, Ariz Samuel Barbour Heela Beaverhead

Eight Grade Graduates Named From Third Class Districts

Eleven pupils earned eighth grade diplomas after state exams. Names: Charles Banks Riverside. Gwyneth Jones Wise River. Louise Girogre Wisdom. Anna Miller Wisdom. Edna Covey Wisdom. Robert Stewart Wisdom. John Miller Wisdom. Bertha Patterson Gosman. Emery McNinch Gosman. Norman Giles Monida. Earl Chantry Monida. Anna Peterson Whitworth. Everett Peterson Fairview.

State Department of Public Instruction Charles Banks Riverside School Gwyneth Jones Wise River Louise Girogre Wisdom Anna Miller Edna Covey Robert Stewart John Miller Bertha Patterson Gosman School Emery McNinch Norman Giles Monida Earl Chantry Anna Peterson Whitworth School Everett Peterson Fairview School

Danish youth Ejnar Jensen dies at Curtis Hospital

Tjnar Jensen, a Danish-born 22 year old who worked at the Elmose ranch near Grant, died of pneumonia last Saturday at Curtis hospital after a brief illness. The funeral was Monday at the Methodist church with Rev. H. G. Humphrey officiating and Danish Brotherhood members in attendance. Interment followed at Mountain View cemetery. He came to the United States six years ago and lived in Horse Prairie valley. Survived by his father three brothers and a sister.

Tjnar Jensen Elmose Grant Curtis Hospital Methodist Church H. G. Humphrey Mountain View Bjier Jensen Denmark Horse Prairie Valley

Montanan Letters Challenge Misinformed Salary Claim

Lloyd A. Jones of Monida Montana writes to the Tribune defending his government compensation. He says the Lakeview correspondent was wrong to claim he receives 80 dollars monthly and insists his payment is only 7.50.

Lloyd A. Jones Monida Mont the Tribune Lakeview

Modern street cleaning unit bought by city council

At a special Wednesday meeting the council approved a motor driven combined street sweeper and flusher from Montana Auto company of Butte, bidding against two local firms and one Butte firm. The modern Studebaker based machine is expected to arrive within weeks and cost seven hundred sixty dollars.

Sapien Studebaker Butte Montana Auto Company

Moving P. and O. Cemetery Remains Repatriated

Remains from the Poindexter and Orr cemetery south of town are being moved to Mountain View cemetery this week. The site is one of the county’s oldest and holds many early pioneers and pioneer family members.

Poindexter & Orr Mountain View

School official buys new bungalow on South Dakota street

Lee R. Light supervisor of rural schools at the Normal college this week purchased the handsome new bungalow built by Jay B. Holtz on South Dakota street.

Lee R. Light The Normal College Jay B. Holtz South Dakota Street

Obscure Names Spotlight in Fragmented Notice Scrap

Fragmentary OCR lists names Jeanette Watt Mallard Lynes Leona Carney Grace Little June Blair Gastelle Josephine Cushing and Lester Opp, with no clear event details or context. The readable fragments suggest a roster or notice but lack dates or actions.

Ward Phillips Concert Delights Lima Audience

The Ward-Phillips Concert company presented a well received show in Lima on Tuesday evening drawing a large audience. The troupe has given several concerts in nearby towns this winter.

Lima Ward-Phillips Concert Company

Census loss on Saturday prompts contact

Census officials urge those not yet enumerated to communicate with Lawrence Price over the upcoming Saturday. The notice highlights immediate action to complete the census and ensure proper enumeration.

Lawrence Price

Cattle Buyers Clayton Schuler and Robert Bid Strap

Clayton Schuler and Robert Bid strap traveled to Dubois Idaho this week to buy cattle for shipment to Dillon.

Clayton . Schuler Robert Bidstrap Dubois Idaho Dillon

No Montana horses shipped by Jewell and Williams

Edward Shaw stock inspector of Arco Idaho repudiates reports that Jewell and Williams shipped Montana horses to Texas last November. He inspected both cars and found no Montana horses. one car was shipped by John Floor of Butte county Idaho. Investigators found no proof of Montana horse theft among the shipment.

Mel Jewell Ed Williams Deer Lodge Edward Shaw Arco Idaho Montana Texas Jewell Williams Shaw Bunch John Floor Butte County Jones & Walker Cattle Outfit

Attractive Shop Opened by Miss Baldwin in Dillon

A large crowd of Dillon ladies attended the formal opening of Miss Addie E. Baldwin's new millinery shop in the Klein building on East Glendale street. The half-ground-floor space features a French gray show room and a striking window display of spring and summer hats.

Dillon Addie E. Baldwin Klein Glendale Street Miss Baldwin

Red danger zone marks curb near hydrants downtown

Auto owners facing fines in police court for parking within fifteen feet of fire hydrants are reminded not to park there as red marks on curbs indicate the danger zone. Officials say marking zones will reduce monthly hydrant fines by about one third.

John Barleycorn

Snow at the Lakes Brings Fortunes to Irrigation Areas

Report says Argenta Lakes had three to four feet of snow ten days ago. Today's storm will add at least a foot or two more. Irrigation prospects for Rattlesnake valley and Frying Pan basin are strong, and Beaverhead county is expected to benefit.

Argenta Lakes Rattlesnake Valley Frying Pan Basin Beaverhead County

Snowfall Brings Needed Relief to Farmers and Stockmen

A foot of snow fell overnight with a north-west wind. The snow is badly needed, and farmers and stockmen express relief and rejoicing as it covers fields and pastures this morning.

Memorial Service Precedes Oratorio for Beaverhead War Dead

Memorial services Sunday in the Hartwig theatre honor 22 Beaverhead county soldiers, preceding the oratorio Saul. George Washington's birthday ties France and the U S in tribute, as nine more names bring the list near thirty. The program includes invocation, honor roll reading by Mayor Monroe, benediction, and singing The Marsiv ul aise and The Star Spangled Banner. The current honor roll lists George Flynn Nicholin Ralph Glideswell Ban nack Martin Bean Monida Henry Bighorn Melrose William C Best Farlin William Krueger Jackson Michael Haggerty Apex Herman Reis Monida Clark Yoe Bannack Ray Maurer Ernest Hahn Virgil Bostwick George Anderson Ed Massie Bert Krueletz Matt Roth Luigi Travaglina James Hardin Charles Rees George Crane Harry Andes Ole Brogan Dillon.

Beaverhead Hartwig Theatre Saul George Washington France United States Association of Washington Lafayette American Legion America Father Foley St. Rose Catholic Church J. E. Monroe George Flynn Nicholin Ralph Glideswell Bannack Martin Bean Monida Henry Bighorn Melrose William C. ‘Best Farlin William Krueger Jackson Michael Haggerty Apex Herman Reis Clark Yoe Ray Maurer Ernest Hahn Virgil Bostwick George Anderson Ed Massie Bert Krueletz Matt Roth Luigi Travaglina James Hardin Charles Rees George Crane Harry Andes Ole Brogan Dillon

Final game preview for high school hoops clash at home

The Butte Central Catholics visit home team Butte High in a high school district showdown. Last season Butte Central edged Butte High in a double overtime thriller and both clubs enter the district race as strong contenders with Helena and Anaconda also in contention. The district tourney gathers top teams from Butte Helena Missoula Anaconda Dillon Philipsburg Deer Lodge and Boulder.

Butte Central High School Butte Butte High School Helena Anaconda Missoula Dillon Philipsburg Deer Lodge Boulder

Card of Thanks for Emer Jensen Funeral Attendance

The undersigned expresses thanks to friends at Grant and Dillon for assistance and sympathy during the last illness and funeral of Emer Jensen of Grant. Jensen passed away in Dillon and his funeral was held Monday. many attended the services despite Dillon being a distance for a young man.

Grant Dillon Emer. Jensen

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State and CO Phoenix, Ariz Ejnar Jensen COUNL L. A. Gregory Camp Tim Blair Helen Hoffman Florence Nedrow Beatrice Webber Gyme Blair Lucille Jackson Lenora Carney Leona Carney Muriel Paddock Jeanette Watt Orphan Baker Tarantelle Anastacia Boger Cecile Nellie Blair June Blair Butterflies Gladys Burtch Marie Boger Bagatelle and Reverie Paldi Warncliff Gurlitt Krentzlin Becker Klinders Lemont Mallard Lynes Phile D’auvergne Barnard Mildred Kenison Ducet Ladys Burteh Dorothy David Apple Blossoms Greig Ochmler Grace Little Olga” —Mazurka, Caprice Thelma Wyman A Nellie Little Denecevee Longing Denee Gastelle Lenora Song of the Nightengale Pa Carey Marjorie Williams Josephine Cushing Lester Opp Hamer Friml Philipowski Gebhardt Edward MarDoweil
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