Railroad hopes rise as survey wraps in Big Hole basin
A. M. Paige of Jackson visits Virginia City and Dillon after eight years as a stage driver. He praises plans for a Big Hole railroad this year to supply his ranch, noting freighting four horse teams from Dillon. Survey work is finished and grading crews are expected soon. Paige heads back to Dillon Wednesday.
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A. M. Paige
Jackson
Big Hole
Virginia City
Madisonian
Paige
Big Mole
Dillon
Sons of St. George Picnic Returns to Dillon
About one thousand members of the Sons of St. George and friends will hold their annual Dillon picnic on Saturday August 1. The State band of Butte will perform all day and a varied program of vocal and athletic contests is planned. The group enjoyed last summer’s visit and looks forward to another warm welcome from Dillon residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George
Butte
Dillon
Fire destroys Smith horse barn at Beaverhead County Fairground
Saturday morning at 1 16 fire broke out in the Smith horse barn on the Beaverhead county fair ground. Firemen responded quickly but lack of a hydrant left them unable to stop the blaze. The loss runs to several thousand dollars with no insurance after a lapse policy. The building, suspected to be used as hobos sleeping quarters, was set on fire accidentally.
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Smith Horse Barn
Beaverhead County Fair Ground
Touring Car Burned Near Cottonwoods
John Lovell's touring car was fully destroyed by fire on a Sunday afternoon near the Cottonwoods. The vehicle, recently overhauled and in good running order, burned with only one wheel and the iron frame remaining. Fifteen gallons of gasoline were consumed from a freshly filled tank. The cause is unknown, with back-firing suspected. No passengers were aboard.
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John Lovell
General Repairs at Emerick Building Corner Montana Center
The Emerick building at the corner of Montana and Center streets undergoes repairs. Crews plan to address structural and facade issues with orderly scaffolding and limited access during the work period. Local businesses nearby expect minor noise and traffic detours.
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Emerick
Montana and
Center Streets
Building makeover prompts notable business and occupancy shifts
John Gelhaus moves from the first floor to the former Fred Kohl building on Bannack street as the Silver Dollar moves into Gelhaus’s vacated space. Birrer Sells out with F P Birrer selling shop and machinery to Wemple and Holst, who take over July 1. Birrer shifts from contracting to ranching. Wemple and Holst bring long collaboration and strong workmanship to the relocated operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gelhaus
Fred Kohl
Bannack Street
Gelhaus
Birrer
F. P. Birrer
Wemple & Holst
Dillon
Dillon Shriners Hear Report At Butte Meeting
A large Dillon Shriners contingent attended last Wednesday's meeting in Butte. The list includes A Potts Harry Schuler Tom Scott W G Reed Ed Hollingsworth Charles Burden Hugh MecCaleb W T Hayward W G Rodgers Dr R R Rathbone Geo R Featherly Phil Anderegg Geo Baker Frank Nelson J E Monroe L k K Adams A F Graeter and John F Bishop.
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Dillon Shriners
Butte
A. Potts
Harry Schuler
Tom Scott
W. G. Reed
Ed. Hollingsworth
Charles Burden
Hugh MecCaleb
W. T. Hayward
W. G. Rodgers
R. R. Rathbone
Geo
R. Featherly
Phil Anderegg
Geo, Baker
Frank Nelson
J. E. Monroe
L. K K. Adams
A. F. Graeter
John F. Bishop
Death of Edward Murray at county hospital
Edward F. Murray a laborer died at the county hospital after confinement since July 4 suffering with pneumonia. He was about fifty years old and had worked on various ranches. He was buried Wednesday afternoon. Alabama Minstrels Dillon July 13 Beaumont Texas. The Alabama Minstrels, first genuine Colored Minstrel Show of the old school, visited Beaumont with noted success prompting cancellation of a Port Arthur date and a later show here. The patriotic Melrose Fourth celebration featured music by the band horse races and a ball game with many locals and country visitors attending.
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Edward F. Murray
Murray
Alabama Minstrels
Dillon
Beaumont
Texas
Beauemont
Port Arthur
Beaumont Enterprise
Melrose
J. R. Norville
Madison County
Little Willie
Alabama
Micky
George Main
Salmon City
Frank Swartz
Cadillac
Montana Auto Supply Company
Roy Murray
Butte
L. C. Ford
Lima
W. C. Johnston
Anna Huber
Henry Thompson
Widd
New Playground Apparatus Installed at Public School
A horizontal ladder was installed on the east side of the public school grounds this week to provide boys with exercise. A traveling ring apparatus will follow to expand the equipment and activities available to students.
Grant Celebration Draws Dillon Residents
A large Dillon gathering took place last Saturday when residents traveled by car to Grant for a festive celebration. Attendees enjoyed a ball game and horse racing among other attractions. Adolph Eliel of Eliel Brothers returned from an extended trip to Europe, visiting Italy Egypt and Switzerland. He is described as looking well and enjoying his journey.
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Grant
Dillon
Europe
Adolph Eliel
Eliel Brothers
Italy
Egypt
Switzerland
Chinaman Dies After Illness At Center Street Eatery
Quong Wong Lee, owner of the Silver Moon restaurant on Center street, died Saturday morning from Bright's disease. He was buried Monday morning by the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quong Wong Lee
Center Street
Bright
Minstrel Tent to Return to Dillon July 13
The famous Alabama Minstrels will perform in a new 1500 seat tent theatre in Dillon on July 13. A noonday street parade is planned to promote the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Minsterls
Dillon
Alabama Minstrels
Haying in Progress in Beaverhead Valley
Haying began in earnest in the Beaverhead valley with large quantities of cured hay ready for stacking. The yield is heavy and if rains stay away the product should be very good.
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Beaver’ Head
Splendid program by Genuine Southern Troupe in San Bernardino
San Bernardino Advertiser notes a rare treat as the Genuine Southern Troupe presents a splendid program in San Bernardino with coverage in the October 22 edition.
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Alabama Minstrels
Dillon
San Bernardino
Col
San Bernardino Press
Cleanse Stomach Bowels with Dr. King's Pills Tonight
Sufferers of headache breath stomach trouble and foul tongue can find relief with a 25 cent bottle of Dr King’s New Life Pills. They clean fermented foods and waste from the bowels and promote a full bowel movement leaving a satisfied feeling. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve also advertised for burns.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
Famous Alabama Minstrels in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Gazette notes a public showing by the Alabama Minstrels draws praise as the best colored show in the city, listed in an May 18 appearance and advertisement.
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Alabama Minstrels
Dillon
Colorado Springs
Col
First ACLS Bank Promotes Global Drafts and Safe Vault
The bank advertises foreign drafts usable worldwide with no identification, suitable for hotel bills and travel expenses. It touts the strongest and safest safety deposit vault in the state, offering boxes for rent at nominal figures, with many free to patrons.
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Europe
Asia
Africa
South America
Mexico
China
Japan
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Will
Shriners
Chinaman
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Aman
Giageson
Dr. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel & Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
H. E. Warner
John Helming
Big Hole Basin
The
R. E. Dutch
Bessie
Alice Wall
Normal
Dell
Jacob Thorkélson
Baltimore, Maryland
Hugh MacMillan
E. M. Yeaman
Lemhi County
Idaho
Roy Foote
L. R. Poote
Glen
Dillon Wednessay
Montana
Tribune Book Store
F. J. Hull
Rosa Ripley
Ripley
Joseph Newnes
E. H. Brundage
Centennial Valley
Tribune
Josiah Bowden
Bowden
Helen
Union Electric Company Adv
George H. Lyman
George Mittlemil
H. E. Ward
Hammermill Bond
S. H. Douglas
Alberta Beckstead
George Kunzman
Victoria Apartments
San Pedro
Calif
B. F. White
Margaret
Smith College
Miss White
Mrs. White
C. R. Blake
H. A. Bond
Potts
Adv
Mrs
Anna Hart
Lillian Baker
Browne's Lakes
James Carey
Martin Barrett
Armstead
Juanita
Esther Thomas
John Moore
Olmsted-Stevenson Company
Te J. Murray
Ae W
Tash and Son
Polaris
Ed. Reikow
Minneapolis
Eph Stoller
Wiliam Montgomery
Roberts
Lydia
Lillian Roberts
H. T. Hedden
Billings
New York
Mrs. W. E. Jennings
Mr. Jennings
Mrs. Jennings
Earl Miller
Belgrade Journal
South
P. O. Box
Mont
Beaverhead Brewing Company
Beavehead Brewing Co
Tattersall’s
Co Oh
Wheat
Miaisonian
Salmon
Salmon Gerald
Frank Ripley
Alice Hier
Presbyterian Manse
J. J. Dalton
Presbyterian Church
Idaho Falls
Diamond Rings Watches
Lavallieres
Albert Stamm
E. W. Jones
Montana Mercantile
Ube
Raphael Tuck
Tribune Book
Dillon, Montana
Contractor & Builder P
Dillon, Mont
Badger
Dakota Street
Er Eee
Acls Bank
J. H. Gilbert
Ighland Linen
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