Local notes from Medicine Lodge and surrounding towns
A June 25 summary lists visits and travel by residents including Mrs H D Hildreth, Frank Rife, Frances Barrett, Tom Craver and others between Dillon Armstead and the Hildreth ranch. It notes the Hildreth funeral in early July and multiple patrons attending in Dillon. Earthquake tremors, heavy rains and electrical storms affected the Lodge area, delaying shearing. Additional items mention Listerud Power building high tension lines to Poplar and notes from Whitefish Missoula and national forest updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Lodge
H. D. Hildreth
Dillon
Frank Rife
Frances Barrett
Armstead
Tom Craver
Mr. Craver
Richard Freeman
Ike Rife Jr
Hildreth
Mart Jenkins
Martin Thurston
Jim Jensen
Henry Guyaz
Mr. Hildreth
Local visitors and a divorce decree noted in Apex
Apex notes show Frank Mautz and Martin Fabic visiting Dillon on Tuesday while Al Crossley and Mrs. Lester Rice traveled there on Thursday. A divorce decree was granted last Tuesday morning, dissolving Frank Baldwin and Lilly Baldwin after two years of marriage in Salt Lake City. Baldwin had been working on nearby ranches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apex
Frank Mautz
Martin Fabic
Dillon
al Crossley
Lester Rice
Enoch Young
Butte
Otto Christensen
Tom Dubois
Birch Creek
Noah Allen
Mr. Allen
Frank Morrison
Mary Allen
W. Wright
Melrose
Frank Baldwin
Lilly Baldwin
Salt Lake
Baldwin
Secretary Jardine Receives Warm Montana Welcome
Thousands gathered at Wis Dom last Monday for a reception to Secretary Jardine. Frank Pendleton presented a saddle as a token of esteem from Montanans and local cowboys. Governor Erickson and Hazelbaker lauded Jardine while he praised Big Hole beef and recalled West spirit. Mr and Mrs Shaw hosted a ranch reception. the party then traveled to Billings Miles City and on to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pendleton
Montana
Big Hole Basin
Hazelbaker
Erickson
Bill
Kansas
Shaw
J. E. Shaw
Butte
Billings
Miles City
Dakotas
Minnesota
Washington
Retallack Surrenders for Prison Commitment
Charles Retallack, convicted in the last term of court of a statutory crime, began a prison term of two to four years and surrendered early this week. Sheriff Mooney took him to Deer Lodge Wednesday morning after he posted $3,000 bail while appealing to the supreme court. A separate note mentions Sheridan Sawmill starting on Rhodes place near Buell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Retallack
Deer Lodge
Mooney
Supreme Court
Quake Seven Years Felt Across County Saturday Night
Reports describe a trembling that unsettled residents across the county. A cafe waitress fainted, a diner overturned a table, and livestock reacted as people fled to safety. At the Normal college crowds dispersed amid mixed fear and laughter as rumors spread about further quakes, now deemed unfounded by scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Missoula
Three Forks
Missing Sailor Feigns Loss to Escape Duty
A San Francisco Argonaut tale recounts a shipboard mystery after a sailor claimed a man overboard. The crew searched. no body found. An A. B. confessed he went overboard with a flap and climbed back, saying Lifeboat crew duties forced him to search for the missing man. The captain warned the crew’s officer of the consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
R. M
A. B
San Francisco
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
The Hildreth family expresses sincere thanks for help and sympathy during their bereavement. Names include Mrs. H. D. Hildreth, John Hildreth, Naomi Hildreth, Dorothy Hildreth, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Koenig, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Hildreth, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hoffland, Mr. and Mrs. BE W. Hildreth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Hildreth
John Hildreth
Naomi Hildreth
Dorothy
Hildreth
Clarence Koenig
G. T. Hildreth
H.H
Divorce Granted to Lucy Twiggs from Charles Twiggs
Judge Henry G. Rodgers granted Lucy Twiggs a divorce from Charles Twiggs on Thursday morning. The couple, married in Great Falls in 1916, have several children. grounds cited were non support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Rodgers
Lucy Twiggs
Charles Twiggs
Great Falls
West Side paving costs estimated at 48000 for concrete
Helena estimates show West Side paving requiring 48000 for concrete and 44500 for bituminous material. Cooke City plans to complete and operate the Cooke City smelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
West Side
Cooke City
Cooke City Smelter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Medicine Lodge News
Wolf Point
Listerud Power Company
Poplar
New Zealand
Whitefish
Great Northern
Bond Grocery Co
Tribune Pub. Co
Dillon, Montana
Wisdom
SEC
Jardine
Retallack
Sheridan
Rhodes Place
Buell
Terry
Concord-Lexington Bridge
Beaverhead County
Huber Bros
the White Cafe
J. W. Forsgren
Price Real
Barry & Hopkins Garage
Beaverhead Cafe
McCracken Bros
THE
Waldorf Company
C. P. Thomas
Dillon Implement CO
Dillon Furniture CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!