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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1924
Page
11
Robin Hood musical in DeKoven's masterful revival
Paula Ayres leads May Valentine’s company in a vibrant Robin Hood production praised for its rich music scenery and a strong cast. Paula Ayres as Alan a Dale and Harry Pfeil as Robin Hood headline a forest rhythm chorus with an acclaimed orchestra and elaborate costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKoven
May Valentine
Paula Ayres
Alan-a-dale
Harry Pfeil
Robin Hood
Local Montana Notes On Mining Water Ditches And Hog Nuisances
In Dillon 1882 July notes describe Poindexter Orr digging a ditch near Old Dairy stake for irrigation of desert land. Bannack mines attract $10000 offers not accepted. Elkhorn district work focuses on shaping mines for development. Barrett ranch bricks for a new house. Swine running at large eyed as nuisance under state law. Dog destroyers fired shotgun echoes mistaken for a bombardment. A & Rife return from grading for the Northern Pacific near Bedford and Helena. future grading contract in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poindexter & Orr
Elkhorn
Bannack
Montana
County Nominating Conventions Likely in Dillon
The piece notes Colorado conventions will name county tickets for both parties. It cites a needed road improvement on the Missouri River to allow steamboats for two months from Half-breed Island to Twin Bridges. Dillon is identified as the new county seat, replacing Bannack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Bannack
Dillon
Town Endures Major Montana Rainstorm
A massive storm struck Dillon Montana last Sunday with westward wind lightning and hail. Hail inundated streets and irrigation ditches suffered widespread damage forcing repairs estimated at two to three weeks. Train delays due to washouts and a five foot water lake near Whittacker and Smith’s added to the disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Whittacker & Smith
Hanson’s
Mauldin’s
A. L. Anderson
Virginia
Elmer Page
Steve Lassich
Mr. Anderson
Flood wrecks roads and homes in county towns
In Dillon to the Point of Rocks roads were described as indescribable after flood damage. Water entered nearly every cellar in the business district, with stock moved to higher ground as water depth ranged from four to fifteen inches. Wool sales reported to Boston buyers included Poindexter & Orr, G. Albers, and Thomas Haw, totaling 130,000 pounds at 8–9 cents. Beaverhead county finished its assessment with 786 able-bodied males aged 18 to 45 on the military roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Poindexter & Orr
G. Albers
Thomas Haw
Boston
Beaverhead
Narrow escape and wrecks mar weekend in Dillon
John Cosgrove, wife and three children nearly escaped death when a frightened horse in the Cornell road buggy kicked occupants leaving Mrs. Cosgrove and a two year old seriously injured. A southbound Butte to Dillon train wreck occurred near the I Cashmere residence as it arrived at the yards, tipping the locomotive after plowing ties for 50 yards though traffic was not heavily disrupted. The column ends with a light jab about political and social indulgences during hot days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cosgrove
Dillon
Butte
I. Cashmere
Colonel Decker Proposes Joint Effort to Exterminate Gophers
Colonel Decker asserts gophers are more destructive than ever and cannot be controlled by individuals. He notes neglect around his area, a non irrigated strip along the Oregon Short Line, and urges coordinated action with local schools and landowners to implement poisoned grain programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roe
Oregon
Exiled Squirrel Calamity and Calls for Local Grain Poison Plan
A rancher near the railroad laments widespread squirrel damage and criticizes covert poison schemes. He requests a legal district tax to fund a public grain and poison program, arguing that only neutral, community action can protect crops on public, state, or neighbor land.
Real Estate Transfers Week Ending July 12 1924 Beaverhead Abstract
Real estate transfers are listed from the Title Books of the Beaverhead Abstract Company for the week ending July 12 1924. The notice records property dealings and associated details as filed during that period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Deeds and mining claims listed in local foreclosures and transfers
The record notes multiple U S. deeds transferring 200 acres in the Big Hole basin 160 acres in the Centennial valley 320 acres in Carter Creek East bench and other parcels. It also records a sheriff s deed under foreclosure a warranty deed a quitclaim deed and a state transfer near Lima. Representations include John Lindsay for Butte Lode and J T Dobbins for Atlantic Quartz Engelsford Creek Bloody Dick district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Flora L. Hirschy
Big Hole Basin
Clarence A. Nye
Centennial Valley
U. S
Burt L. Skalitzky
Carter Creek
East Bench
Thomas Power
Apex
Albertus G. Williams
Rifes
Camp Tahepia Wohela Opens At Brown's Lake For Camp Fire Girls
Camp Tahepia Wohela at Brown's Lake opens July 22 for Camp Fire Girls of Butte and interested girls. Miss Helen Whitmore directs enrollment from the Chamber of Commerce, with many already registered. The site eight miles from Brown's siding and about 55 miles by road from Butte features cabins, tents, a dining tent, and outdoor activities under trained counselors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahepia Wohela
Brown’s Lake
Camp Fire Girls
Butte
Helen Whitmore
Chamber of Commerce
Brown’s Siding
Overnight Lake Agnes Camp Plans for For Girls
Overnight hikes to Lake Agnes are planned with swimming, boating tests, and safety protocols. Sidney File will guard, Emily Welcome leads swimming. camp offers volleyball, baseball, track, rifle practice, crafts, and two resident nurses. Open to Dillon girls over 10, call Mrs. Sheldon E. Davis for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Agnes
Tahepia Wohela
Sidney File
Ing
Montana
Dillon
Sheldon E. Davis
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