Butte Republicans Convene First District Meeting
The Butte con vention selected W D Fenner of Butte as district chair man and Mrs Grace Catlin of Missoula as secretary for the First Congressional District of Montana. Sixteen counties were represented and Beaverhead County sent County Attorney T E Gilbert and others as delegates amid stormy sessions and sharp debates.
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Butte
Montana
W. D. Fenner
Grace Catlin
Missoula
Silver Bow
Deer Lodge
Powell
Granite
Flathead
Ravalli
Mineral
Beaverhead
Lewis and Clark
Jefferson
Madison
Lincoln
Sanders
Gallatin
Beaverhead County
T. E. Gilbert
Frank Eliel
T. D. Olmstead
A. N. Anderson
Gilbert
Joseph H. Griffin
Silver Bow County
Corporation Reports Extended Filing Deadline to March 1
State legislature extended annual corporate report filing from January 20 to March 1. Reports must list December 31 conditions, authorized capital stock, paid-in capital, property or service payments, debts, and names and addresses of directors. Failure to file makes directors liable for debts or judgments.
Mark Roads and Historic Signs Promised in Beaverhead County
Local efforts coordinate Daughters of the American Revolution county commissioners and Dr Garver of the Normal college to improve highway and historic sign systems in Beaverhead County. A DAR paper on early prospecting in Montana was presented by Mrs Eugene Poindexter. The next meeting will be a social at Mrs J E B Mor ses home.
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Dillon
Rocky Mountain Highway
Glacier Park
el Paso
Texas
Daughters of the American Revolution
Board of County Commissioners
Garver
the Normal College
Beaverhead County
Montana
Eugene Poindexter
J. EB. Morse
Masons Acquire Site for Temple in Dillon
The Dillon Masons approved using their option on a corner lot at Bannack and Idaho for 25 000 to build a temple and business block. They own what is described as the city’s best site three 50-foot lots. Construction may wait five years while conditions settle, with an estimated cost near 250 000 for a three or four story temple and block.
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First Congressional District
Montana
Congress
United States
Masonic Fraternity of
Dillon
Bannack
Idaho
Masons
Beaverhead Hoopsters Battle Early Season Blues
After losing to Butte Central 18-15 and Anaconda 30-16, the Beaverhead high school basketball quintet returned home to a rousing student welcome. Team members vow to fix weaknesses and reverse the scoreboard when they meet the rivals again.
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Butte Central
Anaconda
Beaverhead
Surveys Made for Mooney Bridge over Beaverhead River
Surveys for a proposed new steel truss bridge over the Beaverhead river at Mooney crossing are under the direction of County Surveyor W F E Chapman. The bridge aims to replace a dangerous crossing and is to be completed by mid-summer.
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Mooney Bridge
Beaverhead River
Mooney Crossing
W. F E. Chapman
Corn as Substitute Feed Moves in Car-Load Shipments
The severe winter has worsened stock feed shortages and farmers widely use corn as a hay substitute. Dillon grocery and mercantile firms have placed large corn orders along the Monida to Divide railroad, with ranchers praising the feed’s effectiveness during the hay famine until spring.
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Dillon Grocery
Monida
Divide
J Charrison Dies at Long Beach Cal
Curtis Harrison a pioneer of the Grasshopper valley died in Long Beach California yesterday. A telegram to his daughter Mrs Sylvester Hirschman gave the news and noted paralysis as the cause. Remains to Dillon for burial likely Sunday with funeral Monday. He had ranching interests and owned a large Grasshopper valley ranch.
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Curtis Harrison
Grasshopper Valley
Long Beach
California
Sylvester Hirschman
Harrison
Dillon
Montana
Poindexter Named Major in Army Reserve Medical Corps
Dr F M Poindexter a Dillon physician and war veteran received a majority in the U S Army reserve medical corps. He served as a captain in the British Medical Corps at Whitechapel London and later held a captain’s commission with the U S Army attached to the base hospital at Camp Grant Illinois.
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F. M. Poindexter
Dillon
Medical Corps
U. S. Army
U. S. Army Reserve Medical Corps
White Chapel Hospital
London
Camp Grant
Illinois
Signs of Flooded Streets in Dillon Reach Venice Levels
Steamers dock here and No fishing allowed signs appeared on many ponds that formed around Dillon streets as Chinook warmed ice and snow. Basements flooded from rising water carried by small streams. Ranchers arriving in fur coats in Centennial noted balmy weather and pre winter conditions.
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Dillon
Venice
Centennial
Youngsters in Police Court Face Harsh Rebuke
In a juvenile court last Friday evening several youths were severely rebuked by the police magistrate for stealing refreshments from a home on Rife Street during a dinner party. After devouring the food they returned the dishes and left a note questioning the cook’s title. They were allowed to go after paying for the refreshments and promising never to repeat the act.
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Rife Street
Income Tax Season Opens January Fourteen
W C Whaley reports the Federal Income Tax season begins January 14 with form distribution for personal returns. Returns for 1919 earnings must be filed by March 15 to avoid penalties. Forms 1040 exist for under 5000 and over 5000 net income, available at IRS offices, banks, and post offices.
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W. C. Whaley
Internal Revenue
Collector of Internal Revenue
Helena
Montana
Internal Revenue Offices
Three Wedding Licenses Thursday In Dillon Area
Three marriage licenses were issued Thursday. William T. J. Chealey of Twin Falls Idaho and Vivian S. Chealey of Great Falls renewed vows. Otto Arrington and Fidelia Flower of Roberts Idaho received a license. Rev. H. G. Humphrey performed the ceremony. Severinski and Katie Osterman of Dillon also obtained licenses yesterday.
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William T. J. Chealey
Twin Falls
Idaho
Vivian S. Chealey
Great Falls
Otto, Arrington
Fidelia Flower
Roberts
H. G. Humphrey
Joseph Severinski
Katie Osterman
Dillon
Cadet Frank Paul Receives First Lieutenant Commission
First Lieut. in Cadet Corps Frank Paul son of Mr and Mrs G T Paul of this city writes home about his recent commission in the Morgan Park academy cadet corps in Chicago where he has attended two years. He is noted for athletic ability and a notable athletics record at the academy.
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Frank Paul
G. T. Paul
Morgan Park Academy
Chicago
Academry
April Primaries Stir Beaverhead County Ballot Rules
April primaries spark political activity as Beaverhead County eyes both county and presidential races on April 23 despite petitions to move county primaries to August. Voters may be challenged and must declare party affiliation at polls. ballots rotated, oath rules apply, and only candidates meeting petition and signature thresholds may appear on the ballot.
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Sixteenth Legislative Assembly
State Supreme Court
Temperature Drops Skating Begins in Dillon
A wave of moderately cold weather reached Dillon prompting ranchers to brace for another cold siege. Ice returned to the Legion rink with a good sheet welcoming skaters, as plans continue for an elaborate ice carnival and masquerade in the near future.
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Dillon
Weather Bureau
Legion
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Legislative Assembly
United States Senate
League of Nations
I. W.iblake
Corn
J.charrison
Long Beach, Cal
Grasshopper
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