Death of Colonel W B Rodgers Shocks Dillon Crowd
Helena attorney H G Rodgers travels after the sudden death of his brother Colonel William B Rodgers who died of an acute heart attack at 8 45 p m in his Placer hotel room Butte Miner obituary notes he was a prominent Montana lawyer and former U S district attorney with ties to Anaconda Copper Mining and several clubs and civic groups He is survived by brothers Hiram W Rodgers and Henry C Rodgers and a daughter with wife Alice Jeanette Knowles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Rodgers
Helena
W B. Rodgers
Placer Hotel
Dillon
Albert G. Galen
S. A. Cooney
Flynn
Butte
Montana
William B. Rodgers
Coles County
Illinois
John White
Margaret Elizabeth Gillenwater Rodgers
Rodgers
Lincoln University
Lincoln
Cumberland University
Lebanon
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Missoula
Legislative Assembly
United States
Republican State Central Committee
Rodgers & Rodgers
Hiram W
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Amalgated Copper Company
Montana Bar Association
American Bar Association For
Mr. Rodgers
Royal Arch
Knights of Pythias
Silver Bow Club
Lambs Club
Anaconda Club
Alice Jeanette Knowles
W. J. Knowles
Petersburg, II
Hiram W. Rodgers
Henry C. Rodgers
Beaverhead County
Community Sing Called Off Over School Plays Conflict
The Community Sing at the training school auditorium is canceled due to conflicting high school plays. The event honored Washington's Birthday with school children set to sing patriotic songs in Missoula. The note also mentions 150,000 sheep from Washington and northern Oregon grazing on western forest ranges in district No 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Training School
Washington
Missoula
Oregon
Stock Show and Camp Ground Site Discussed
The Rotary club discussed the upcoming livestock show and plans for a new tourist campground next summer. They noted progress on obtaining Frank Brown of Carlton Oregon as live stock judge and the interest from far and near. The proposed campground is at Bannack and Pacific streets opposite the courthouse. Members plan a future luncheon in Butte with Rotary International president Glendecker and wife visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Frank Brown
Carlton
Oregon
Bannack and
Pacific Streets
Butte
Butte Club
Glendecker
Rotary International
Scouts and Legion Share Chummy Evening at Odd Fellows Hall
Boy Scouts demonstrated first aid knot tying signaling and other exercises for Beaverhead Post Legion members during a regular meeting at Odd Fellows Hall. About 40 scouts led by Scout Master R Aeser spoke and showed demonstrations before sharing coffee and doughnuts at the mess line. Mr and Mrs W C Jones of Wise River visited friends here Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Post Legion
Odd Fellows’ Hall
R. Aeser
Stock Show to Highlight Beaverhead Cattle and Sheep
The stock show and convention announce over 5000 dollars in premiums for awards and new features. The event runs April 24 to 26 and aims to rival major national shows with top Beaverhead and Northwest prize cattle and sheep competing. Stockmen from Beaverhead Madison and nearby counties prepare for inquiries and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Northwest
Madison
Big Cattle Sale In Dillon On March 19 1924
The Mortana Hereford Breeders association will hold a sale at Dillon on Wednesday March 19 1924. Thirty lots will pass through the ring including twenty five bulls and five females. Buyers will have a chance to purchase registered cattle from top Hereford herds in the state with emphasis on better stock due to range conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortana Hereford Breeders’ Association
Dillon
Hereford stock show in Dillon drew national attention
The Dillon exhibition will feature prominent judges including Frank Brown of Carlton Oregon and will showcase a Washington Department of Agriculture meat cutting exhibit valued in the thousands. Sec retary Wallace attends, with a Pathe photographer recording convention highlights and stock show events. Roy F Ward visited as stockmen anticipate an active auction to form better herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
Carlton
Oregon
Portland
Wallace
Dillon
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Pathe
Marriage License Granted to Anderson and Rutledge
A marriage license was issued Monday at the Courthouse to Claude H. Anderson and Miss Mamie Rutledge, popular young people of the Big Hole basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude H. Anderson
Mamie Rutledge
Big Hole Basin
Porter Baby Dora May Born in City
Mr and Mrs Richard Porter welcome a baby daughter Dora May born Thursday morning in the Porter home. Friends extend congratulations on the new arrival.
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Richard Porter
Dora May
Beavers Rally For Helena Mining District Tilt
Beaver basketball team travels to Helena for the mining district tournament that starts yesterday and finishes tomorrow night. The Beaver yearbook notes include game-by-game draws and path to 3–4 place games, with Butte Central first up if Beavers win.
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Roberts
Beaver
Helena
Anaconda
Missoula
Mt. St. Charles
Ve Dillon
Central
Deer Lodge
Boulder
Butte
Philipsburg
Beavers
Butte Central
Mt. St. Chas
Hollis Warricon Visits Friends in Porcrty Week
Hollis Warricon of the Grasshop per valley visited friends and relatives in porcrty for several days this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Warricon
Grasshopper Valley
Por Crty
Garage Sold to Two Local Men
George Hopkins of Dillon and W. E. Barry of Salmon City bought the Dillon Auto Company on Helena street. Hopkins will run garage storage and salesroom while Barry manages the machine shop. The Hopkins & Barry Garage will offer a full line of accessories and may seek an automobile agency soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hopkins
Dillon
W. E. Barry
Salmon City
Helena Street
Dillon Auto Company
T. K. Julson
Hopkins
Montana Auto Supply Company
Barry
Hopkins & Barry Garage
Dillon cattle deal nets Frank Easterwald 200 head sale
Frank Easterwald, a Horse Prairie cattleman, visited Dillon early this week on business. He sold about 200 head of beef steers at 7 44 cents to R. B. Caswell of Kidwell Caswell Portland. Seventy five two year old steers were loaded at Armstead averaging 851 pounds. the rest to be delivered later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Easterwald
Horse Prairie
Dillon
R. B. Caswell
Kidwell & Caswell
Portland
Armstead
Bedrock Valley Livestock Group Eyes Commensurate Land Policy
A proposed resolution from the Bedrock Valley Livestock Association calls for a Beaverhead Madison council to oversee grazing, predator control, theft, and related matters. The resolution outlines land policy standards based on owned and leased lands, feeding rations, and land classifications, with a March/April meeting on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead-Madison
John S. Somers
Forest Service
I. M. Martinell
Jim McKnight
Smith McKnight
Emory Keller
J. M. Martinell
Tonpeth
Beaverhead Reserve
FF. M. Carr
M. McKnight
Edgar Kenicon
Bedrock Valley Livestock Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry G. Rodgers
Helena Hotel
Scouts
Legion
Mrs. W. CC. Jones
Wise River
Terry
Legion Minstrel
Terry Browning
Olio
Miss Reed
Miss Martin
Normal College
Lonnie
C. W. Stallings
Bannack
Justin Brundage
Centennial Valley
A. A. Schroeder
Bloody Dick Station
John Drummey
Seattle
W. F. Drummey
Our City
Mary Gelhaus
Conrad
Mont
Hereford Breeder’s Assn
Herrin
Ilinois
Williamson County
Roy F. Ward
West
Central States
Lester Thompson
Bozeman
Montana State College
Beau Dillon
Beau Galatin
Colonel Perfection
E. H. Damerell
J. E. Hill
Drummond
Albee
Beau Floweree
Beau Blanchard
Geo. B. Banks, Cardwell
Carthage
Jane Roberts
Dillon Public Schools
Columbia University
Bloomsburg, Pa
Eleanor Troxell
Dell
Madison - Beaverhead
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