Veteran Engineer Dies In His Cab
Enos J. Crips a veteran engineer died of heart failure while piloting a southbound passenger train fifteen miles north of Dillon. The fireman stopped the train, the body was taken to the baggage car, and Masons assisted at the station. Crips, born June 14, 1851 in Ottumwa Iowa, had served twenty eight years on the division and led a Lima to Butte passenger run for twelve years. He belonged to the Blue Lodge and Royal Arch chapter in Dillon.
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Enos J. Crips
Dillon
Portland
Ore
David Neelan
Masonic Lodge
Ottumwa
Iowa
Jhus
Lima
Butte
Blue Lodge
Royal Arch
Masonic Fraternity
Wise River mining town to rise as Boston Montana pushes operations
Wise River district will see a new mining town grow rapidly as the Montana Southern railway terminal shifts offices to Wise River. Boston Montana Development Company president W. R. Allen says the project will spur mill completion and heavy employment while unlocking previously untapped ore. The private railroad from Divide to Wise River, built during the war, enables the plan with district cooperation aiding the venture.
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Wise River District
Wise River
Elkhorn
Montana Southern Railway
Boston- Montana Development Company
Railway Company
Wise, River Terminal
W. R. Allen
Boston-Montana
Dillon
Allen
Divide Station
United States
YWCA Fund Drive Outlines Use of 3800 Apportionment
The YWCA launches a national drive with an $3800 apportionment and strong support from solicitors. Northwest Field budget seeks $80,000 to fund health, industrial, Americanization, and girls’ work across Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, with 75 percent for regional programs and 25 percent for the national budget.
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Young Women’ S Christian Association
United States
Northwest
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Big musical production pleases large audience
A large audience attended the oratorio Saul presented by the American Legion last Sunday afternoon and left thoroughly pleased with the production. Dillon’s musical talent shone in leading roles and chorus with Mrs. Walter Sewell directing the cantata.
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Saul
The
American Legion
Dillon
Walter Sewell
Business Visitor Swartz Seen in Butte
F. C. Swartz was noted as a business visitor in Butte at the start of the week, continuing commercial engagements and meetings with local firms.
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F. C. Swartz
Butte
Memorial Service Honors Beaverhead War Dead
A large audience gathered Sunday at Hartwig theatre for a memorial service honoring Beaverhead county men who died in World War I. Commander J B Cruley and Major J E Monroe spoke on patriotism, with the mayor reading the roll of twenty two fallen servicemen. Diplomas for next of kin are being distributed as they arrive from France.
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New York City
United States
Hartwig
Saul
American Legion
Dilton
Beaverhead County
J. B. Gluley
Beaverhead
Father Foley
St. Rosetholic
Cluley
J E. Monroe
H. G. Humphrey
Methodist Church
Cruley
Montana Development Association Aims to Unify State Farmers Merchants and Labor
The Montana Development association plans a year long field program to gather basic facts on farming merchandising and labor with no bias. It seeks to present questions to members and the public and promotes get together meetings across communities for informed discussion led by capable speakers. Dates for meetings will be announced in the columns soon.
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Montana Development Association
Montana
Dentists Attend Butte Dental Exhibit Last Week
Several Dillon dentists attended the dental exhibit held last week in Butte. The report notes participation by local professionals and highlights discussions on new techniques and equipment.
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Dillon
Butte
Why Teachers Salaries Should Be Increased
Helena Feb 17 The president of a western college argues that teachers have stayed loyal while wages rose for other workers. He says high living costs expose the injustice of low salaries and urges fair pay, tenure, and better working conditions as the remedy. He notes many teachers resign for higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Western College
Chicago
Dillon Wins At District Tourney In Butte
Local merchants act to protect patrons after olives from 1918 shipments linked to botulinous poisoning. Dillon’s high school team defeats Missoula 20 to 10 in opening district game at Butte and prepares to face Butte this afternoon. Officials caution about preserved foods and advise boiling contents.
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Missoula
J. M. ‘McLaughlin
Illinois Division’ of Foods and Airies
McLaughlin
Dillon
Kalispell
Montana
Butte
Six Men Naturalized in District Court Session
Before Judge Joseph C. Smith in the District Court on Tuesday afternoon six men took the oath of allegiance to the United States and were granted their naturalization papers. The men were J. J. Halligan Ireland Antone B. Anderson Norway Henry Ped ratte Italy Joseph Somal Poland James E. Doyle Canada and William White Ireland.
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Joseph C. Smith
District Court
United States
J. J. Halligan
Ireland
Antone B. Anderson
Norway
Henry Pedratte
Italy
Joseph Somal
Poland
James E. Doyle
Canada
William White
Reverend Timothy Clifford Transfer Digs Dillon Parish
The assistant priest at St. Rose rectory, Reverend Timothy Clifford, has been transferred to Lima. His Dillon friends regret the move as Father Clif ford has endeared himself to parishioners who hope he may return in the future.
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Timothy Clifford
St. Rose Rectory
Lima
Dillon
Father Clifford
Eastern Star Chapter Initiates New Members on Visit
Mrs. Mary B. Baldwin, worthy grand matron, paid Mizpah chapter an official visit on Tuesday evening. A banquet followed at a late hour and several new members were initiated.
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Mary B. Baldwin
Mizpah, Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Elliott family attends Boise lumbermen convention
Mr and Mrs A A Elliott and their small son Junior attended the Lumberman's convention at Boise Idaho last week and are now visiting relatives in Salt Lake City for a couple of weeks.
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A. A. Elliott
Junior
Boise
Idaho
Salt Lake
Mrs Roy Lekandér and baby visit Lansing relatives
Mrs Roy Lekandér and her infant are visiting relatives in Lansing, Michigan, during a traveling stay noted in local society notices.
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Roy Lekandér
Baby
Lansing, Mich
City
Rough Game Won by Dillon Quint Beaverhead Edge Butte Central 18 to 9
Butte Central lost to Beaverhead 18 to 9 in a rough contest at the Dillon high school gym. The locals sparked a remarkable comeback after a slow start, but Butte used rough play that Dillon met with equal force as the game ended with Dillon taking the win.
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Missoula
Capt. Conroy
Johnson
Edinger
Ryburn
Dillon
W. Smith
Dillon Quint
Butte Central
Beaverhead
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Young Women's Christian Association
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Sprague-Warner & Co
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Montana Mercantile Company
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Cashmore
Batavia
Ferndell and
Smith
Conroy
Ball
Estey
Wyman Smith
A. Smith
Statfield
Rice
Ladric
Oval
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