Beaverhead County Exhibit Wins 1893 Columbian Award
Clerk John S. Baker uncovered a Beaverhead exhibit at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago that won first prize for mineral wealth, with two tons of silver bullion and ores from sites like Glendale and Elkhorn. George Metlen organized the display, praised for variety and layout. a second diploma noted a 1905 Portland gold medal for grains and grasses.
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John S. Baker
Beaverhead County
Chicago
George Metlen
Glendale
Tuscarora
Argenta
Elkhorn
Bald Mountain
Daly’s Spur
Sheep Creek Basin
Medicine Lodge
Bannack
A. F. Graeter
William Roe
F. L. Graves
Lima
Portland
Gregory Pupils to Offer First Spring Concert
L A Gregory will present pupils from the primary and intermediate classes in a spring concert next Wednesday evening February 25 at the Training School auditorium. The program features violin piano cello and trombone solos. a violin and cello duet by two girls ages nine and ten. a trio with two violins and cello with piano. and a junior orchestra of seven pieces. Gladys Burtch Helen Hoffman and John Somers will accompany. The event begins at 8 15 and is free to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Gregory
Iano
Gladys Burtch
Helen Hoffman
John Somers
Rotary Club Hosts Montana Geography Quiz Night
Dillon Rotary members tested knowledge with fifty Montana geography questions at a Wednesday meeting. They averaged 88 percent, questions from Professor J. F. McBain, part of Normal college correspondence study. R. C. Hugenin urged support for more Normal college buildings, meeting moved to Andrus hotel, Washington’s Birthday holiday noted, Corliss Fairchild welcomed as new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Rotary Club
Montana
Dillon
J. F. McBain
Normal College
R. C. Hugenin
Missoula
Dillon Club
Davis
Sugar Bowl
Andrus
Monroe
Washington
Corliss Fairchild
Linden McCullough
Boss Emerick
Mr. Hugenin
Nelson Sentenced for Unlawful Liquor Possession
Fred Nelson was bound over from the justice court on unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor and sentenced by Judge H. G. Rodgers this morning to 90 days in the county jail and a $200 fine. The note warns he must serve the jail time if the fine is not paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nelson
Justice Court
H. G. Rodgers
Rotary Chief Atkinson Speaks on Classification and Service
Dillon Rotary Club hosted Alfred Atkinson governor of Rotary District Six for a special Saturday banquet at the Andrus Hotel. He urged focus on classification and service, stressed Rotary as a cross section of business and professional life, and called for efforts to improve international understanding through concerted, objective work.
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Dillon Rotary Club
Alfred Atkinson
Bozeman
Rotary
Andrus Hotel
J. E. Monroe
Dillon Club
Atkinson
A. T. Peterson
Ralph McFadden
Connie Newman
Kiss Ruby Wyatt
Francis McKay
Chibi
Tax help available in city for income reports
William Lee of the Internal Revenue Service with headquarters in Helena will be in the city for the balance of the week to aid taxpayers in preparing income tax reports. He will be at the county assessor’s office in the courthouse.
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William Lee
Internal Reveenue Service
Helena
Methodist Church Sets Sunday Services and Evening Program
Sunday February 22 features Christian patriotism with classes and worship. Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11 with a sermon by the pastor. Epworth League at 6:30 followed by lantern slides Indian Trails at 7:30. Wednesday revival replaces prayer meeting at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Baptist Church
Bernice Hirschman Wins College Beauty Contest
At a carnival fundraiser for the Chinook publication Berice Hirschman from Beaverhead was named the prettiest college woman. Contestants Mary Gist and Margaret McGillie from Butte completed the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice. Hirschman
Ning
Bernice Hirschman
Beaverhead
Daugher
Sylvester Hirschman
City
Mary, Gist
M. D. Gist
Margaret McGillie
Butte
Funeral Services Held for Chris Markussen
Chris Markussen a Beaverhead county resident died at a Butte hospital last Saturday from peritonitis after an acute appendicitis attack. His body was brought to Dillon Monday and funeral services were held at Brundage parlors Tuesday afternoon. He worked on ranches across the county for over 20 years and for 12 years at the Harry Schuyler ranch north of Dillon. Born in Wisconsin he was 56 and unmarried, survived by relatives there.
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Chris Markussen
Beaverhead
Butte
Dillon
Brundage Undertaking
Harry Schuyler
Wisconsin
Windmills of Holland operetta at Normal College
The college auditorium hosts the operetta Windmills of Holland on February 27 and 28 under Mrs. Harry Newman. Miss Hendrickson directs dramatics and Miss Patterson choreographs the dances with a cast and chorus working toward a highly successful production. Dutch costumes are being made by chorus members and stage settings painted by Robert Kindsley and Decatur Reese.
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Holland
Harry Newman
Robert Kindsley
Decatur Reese
Miss Patterson
Physical Education Department
Morse family returns from California trip
Howard Morse came back last Saturday afternoon after visiting California. Mrs. Morse and their young son will stay in the south for several weeks longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Morse
California
Last Collegiate Game on Saturday Night in Dillon
The Silha A. C. of Anaconda visits Dillon for the final season game of the Normal. Normal team aims to rebound after a strong 11 wins in 12, led by McCarvel and with Pankey Selway Murray and Evans contributing. Admission 50 cents, children ten cents. Game starts 7 30.
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Silha A. C
Anaconda
Dillon
Normals
Lila
State College Bobcats
McCarvel
Pankey
Selway
Murray
Evans
MecMasters
Trapper Arrest Near Kidd For Closed Season Poaching
William Brown was arrested this morning near Kidd by Deputy Game Warden Tom Edmunds. He faces charges of trapping muskrats in the closed season and operating without a trapping license. Several rats were found in his possession. Edmunds had been patrolling the southern end of the county for several days.
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William Brown
Kidd
Tom Edmunds
Edmunds
Spelling Controversy Halts Creek Name Change Bill
Helena Independent reports a bill to rename Crooked Creek in Fergus County to Sakakawea failed in the house amid fierce spelling debate over Sacajawea. Historians dispute her name and burial site with claims from North and South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana societies. government funds for a marker hang in the balance.
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Helena
Sacajawea
Crooked Creek
Fergus County
Sakakawea
Frazier
North Dakota
David Hilger
State Historical Library
North
South Dakota
Sackakawea
Ft. Manuel Lisa
Missouri
Wyoming Historical Society
Wind River Agency
Wyoming
Hilger
Montana Historical Society
National Geographical Society
Beavers Edge Anaconda In opener of tournament
Dillon Beavers upset Anaconda 20 to 15 in last night’s basketball game. Oliver led Dillon with nine points while Reardon of Anaconda was held scoreless. The Beavers led 13-6 at halftime and maintained control with an 18-10 advantage before the final—Dillon players remained in the original lineup throughout.
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Butte
Dillon
Anaconda
Reardon
Dougerty
Oliver
Darons
Long
Dougherty
Wright
Yale
Holmes
Dunn Lg
Flick
Conrady
Sigler
Hanson
Priest to Lead Ten Day Retreat in Missoula
The Rev. Father Leschner departed Thursday morning by car for Missoula where he will conduct a ten day retreat for the Sisters of Providence. The Rev. Father T. Clifford of Lima will oversee parish duties in Father Leschner's absence.
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Father Leschner
Missoula
Sisters of Providence
Father T. Clifford
Lima
Beaverhead County Farm Income Rises in 1924
The Montana Cooperative Crop Reporting Service estimates Beaverhead County total cash farm income for 1924 at 4 032 400, up from 3 910 600 in 1923. Crops gross 827 400, livestock and products 3 205 000. statewide totals rise with crops at 74 367 000 and livestock at 58 814 000.
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Helena
Beaverhead County
Montana Co-operative
Fergus County
Sheridan County
Yellowstone
Special Meetings at the Baptist Church
Rev E Clutterbuck leads nightly discussions on vital religious issues at the Baptist church as part of a special series to energize spirituality and welcome unchurched neighbors. Next Sunday morning he speaks on The Revolt of Youth aimed at student groups. Evening service features a cross word puzzle. Meetings run each evening through next week except Monday.
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The
Baptist Church
E. Clutterbuck
Clutterbuck
First Alaska Wool Clip Arrives in Seattle from Kodiak and Umnak
A shipment of wool, the first ever clipped in Alaska, reached Seattle recently after sailing from Kodiak and Umnak Islands.
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Alaska
Seattle
Kodiak
Umnak
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Hood
MEET
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ium
Kentucky
Great Cave
Sand Cave
Floyd Collins
Windmills of
Trapper
Bill
Beavers
Dope
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