Beaverhead Club Smoker Promotes Bonds and Boosters
The Beaverhead Club held a well attended smoker at its Dillon rooms last Friday. Attorney Callaway reported the club’s finances on a firm footing after paying off half of its reorganizing bonds. Judge Poindexter praised CGA Smith for reviving the club and presented a gold headed cane in thanks. The evening featured a vaudeville act led by Guerny and a lively program ending near midnight.
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Beaverhead. Club
Dillon Brass Band
Callaway
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead Club
J. B. Poindexter
Cga Smith
Poindexter
Chas. A. Smith
Miss Guerny
Lucia
Curry
Doctors Ashlock Ackley Tour Big Hole Inspections
Doctors Ashlock and Ackley with Mrs. Ackley completed a state health inspection tour in the Big Hole region. They checked mass casualty event houses meat markets hotels and restaurants and reported generally good conditions after traveling 198 miles. Near Jackson they faced a near accident when a washed away bridge end and five foot water threatened their rig but horses saved them. Mrs. Ackley suffered minor bruises.
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Ashlock and
Ackley
Dillon
State Board of Health
Big Hole
Jackson
Gov Wilson Wins the Nomination
Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey was nominated for the presidency by the Democratic National Convention on the 46th ballot after Underwood withdrew. New York moved to suspend balloting and name Wilson by acclamation amid objections, as states lined up for the New Jersey executive. The final roll produced an overwhelming majority and sparked tumultuous demonstrations.
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Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Underwood
Clark
New York
Wilson
Aviators Die in Akron Airship Disaster Over Atlantic
Atlantic City July 2 The airship Akron commanded by Melvin Vaniman exploded several hundred feet above the sea while spectators watched from Brigantine beach. Five men, including Vaniman and Calvin Vaniman, died as the gas bag and car fell into the water off New Jersey.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Atlantic Ocean
Akron
Melvin Vaniman
Atlantic
Europe
Vaniman
Calvin Vaniman
Absecon Inlet
Brigantine Beach
Bristow Rancher J A Louk Visits Dillon on Business
J A Louk of Bristow was in Dillon from the ranch this week on business.
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J. A. Louk of
Bristow
Dillon
Trapper Clarence Ackaret found dead near Divide
The body of 31 year old trapper Clarence Ackaret was discovered in the bottom of a well one mile from Divide. A bullet hole through his heart and a smashed skull indicate a homicide, with the weapon not recovered. The corpse was taken to Walsh undertaking rooms for autopsy and investigation continues.
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Butte
Clarence Ackaret
Divide
Albert Giroux
J. W. Collins
Mike Murray
Luke Noonan
Justice Doran
Walsh Undertaking
P. H. McCarthy
A. H. Lilley
Ackaret
James R. Ackaret
Payette
Idaho
Chicago
B. B. Mallon
Roy Ayres
Forty sixth ballot roll call tally and results
The roll shows Clark 84, Wilson 990, Harmon 12 with two absentees. Several states list Wilson or Clark as the vote recipient across the union including California Georgia New York Texas and others. Official tallies designate Wilson dominant with Clark second and Harmon minor.
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Alabama
Wilson
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Clark
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Harmon
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alaska
District of Columbia
Hawaii
wWilson
Poto Rico
Forth
Governor Marshall Nominated for Vice President on Fourth Ballot
Baltimore July 2 Governor Marshall of Indiana was nominated for vice president on the fourth ballot.
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Gov. Marshall
Indiana
Baltimore
Marshall
A Sheep Herder Found Dead in Hogan's Alley Cabin
Hungarian sheep herder Nick Tincu was found dead in a Hogan's alley cabin last Saturday morning. Will Newnes the drayman notified authorities. An inquest led by Justice Hirschman found death from heart affection, after Tincu had long been treated for heart disease. He had been in the country since 1894 and in the county for over a year. He arrived June 28 and was found dead the following day. Burial was from Brundage's undertaking rooms last Sunday.
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Nick Tincu
Hogan's Alley
Will Newnes
Drayman
Justice Hirschman
Tincu
Brundage
Selway Launches Lumber Industry Near City
H J Selway finished sawing 2000 feet of fine lumber on his ranch one mile north of town and has 200000 feet more ready. He disputes that cottonwood makes poor lumber noting no warping. The timber will be inspected for quality and Selway plans to use part and sell some.
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H. J. Selway
Selway
Mansfield of Grant in Dillon on business this week
J. N. Mansfield of Grant was in Dillon for a few days this week on business.
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J. N. Mansfield
Grant
Dillon
Phosphate Land Withdrawn in Montana Districts
The Helena land office reports a notice from the department of the interior withdraws phosphate reserve No. 12 Montana No. 3. Lands extend from township 12 north range 14 west to township 1 south range 9 and 10 west across Granite Deer Lodge Silver Bow and Beaverhead counties. Thousands of acres withdrawn June 10 due to phosphate presence.
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Helena Land Office
Department of the Iterior
Montana No
Range
Granite
Deer Lodge
Silver Bow
Beaverhead
Earry
City bidders place order for 1912 Ford autos
Amos Elliot, S. Patterson and A. G. Williams of this city have ordered 1912 Ford autos. The shipment is expected about the tenth of this month.
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Amos Elliot
5. S. Patterson
A. G. Williams
Ford
Fire department reorganizes into three companies
Dillon fire department members elect officers for new three company structure totaling 38 members. A. J. Birrer remains chief of company one with John Banks as assistant, while R. S. Quackenbush leads company two with Eph Stoller as assistant and Fred Dart leads company three with Chas. Sanner as assistant. Delegates named Birrer Banks Rife Robison to state firemen meeting in Great Falls in August.
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Dillon Fire Department
A. J. Birrer
John Banks
R. S. Quackenbush
Eph Stoller
Fred Dart
Chas. Sanner
Walker Honored by Knights Templar at Billings Conclave
At the twenty fifth annual Knights Templar of Montana meeting in Billings last week, officers were elected and Kalispell chosen as next year’s site. New officers include M A Walker as grand commander and Emery H Payne deputy grand commander. Other appointees: John H Hall generalissimo Stephen H Wright captain general Henry C Smith senior warden Rev Frank B Lewis prelate Joseph J Hindson treasurer Cornelius Hedges Jr recorder C W Pomeroy warden Harry M Allen standard bearer L L Callaway sword bearer.
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Knights Templar of
Montana
Billings
Kalispell
M. A. Walker
Dillon
Emery H. Payne
Shawmut
John H. Hall
Great Falls
Stephen H. Wright
Butte
Henry C. Smith
Miles City
Frank B. Lewis
Bozeman
Joseph J. Hindson
Helena
Cornelius Hedges, Jr
C. W. Pomeroy
Harry M. Allen
L. L. Callaway
Virginia City
Girl's Hand Ruined by Giant Firecracker
Miss Eva Tritt suffered a severe hand injury when a giant cracker exploded at the Nat Natrass ranch near Dillon while picnicking with her parents and relatives. Doctors in Butte amputated all but one finger and a thumb. Eva rests and hopes to recover.
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Eva Tritt
Natrass
Ruben Tritt
F. E. Dodds
Eva
Civil Service Exam for Forest Clerk Planned in Seattle
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an August 3 1912 examination for forest clerk positions with salaries of 1100 or 1200. Applicants need stenography typing and book keeping knowledge plus a year of clerical experience. age 18 to 40. Apply to the secretary Eleventh Civil Service District 224 Federal Building Seattle Washington. Miss Pauline Murphy and Miss Hazel Murphy of Salmon City Idaho visit Dillon this week with cousin Miss Alfreda Williamson.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Forest Service
Civil Service District
Federal Building
Seattle
Washington
Pauline and
Hazel Murphy
Salmon City
Idaho
Dillon
Alfreda Williamson
Dillon Celebrates Fourth with Ball Games and Races
Yesterday in Dillon featured a Brass Band concert at 1 pm, ball games at the grounds, and horse races as locals plus visitors enjoyed a festive Fourth. Dillon defeated Butte Independents 3 runs to 1 behind strong hitting and a sharp rally after Wilcox exited early.
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Dillon
Fair Grounds
Dillon Brass Band
Butte
Wilcox
Verheyen
Michigan
Collins
Clark
Richards
Jennings
Tucker
Anaconda
Richardson
Auto and motorcycle races delight townsfolk after game
Post game events included an auto race with John T. Orr and Al Featherly using a Jack Rabbit and a Winton Six over four miles. the Winton led at the finish. A motorcycle race followed with Joe Murray on a two cylinder Indian fastest, lapping rivals in two 32 second laps and claiming first ahead of Fred Woodside and Frank Downs. Evening concerts and firework displays capped the night.
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John T. Orr
al Featherly
Jack Rabbit
Joe Murray
Fred Woodside
Frank Downs
H. P
Joe
Murray
Woodside
Downs
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Gov. Wilson
Vanimar
Goodbys
Walker
Civil Service Examination
Butte—Wilcox
Bro
Gan
Dillon—Collins, Clark Richards and
Ripley
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