Dillon Man Drowns at Lovell's Lake Reservoir
Henry W. Sacher a Dillon stone mason and contractor died after entering LoveLl’s lake about 4 pm. Coroner ruled heart failure induced by intoxication and cold water. a moonshine bottle was found. Sacher, 61, bohemian native, had worked on local stone structures and recently on the campus wall near the Normal college library. Funeral held at Catholic church with large attendance.
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Union Electric Company
LoveLl’s Lake
Dillon
Henry W. Sacher
Sacher
Walter Taylor
Brundage
Phillips
Bohemia
America
Montana
the Normal College
Beaverhead County Prohibition Enforcement Praised
Mayor C. W. Smith lauds Beaverhead county officers and court officials for strict enforcement of the prohibition law. He notes the sheriff's force pursues bootleggers and moonshiners, with county attorney district judge and residents supporting law enforcement. Beaverhead is described as an inhospitable place for violators.
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Anaconda
C. W. Smith
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
County Board of Equalization Sets Tax Petition Process
The board met July 20 with O C Gosman chairing and two commissioners present. It ordered budgets for county offices filed and records show total expenditures, and that the clerk assist taxpayers in filing petitions for tax reductions for board action by August 10. The next regular session reserved for August 10 as a levy board, adjourned at 11 a m. Attest: John S. Baker, County Clerk.
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Board of Equalization
O. C. Gosman
A. L. Anderson
J. E. Shaw
George R. Baker
Board of County Commissioners
John S. Baker
Pleads Guilty to Possession of Intoxicants
James Harvey was arrested last Sunday by Officers Hackett and Kellum and arraigned the next evening in justice court on a charge of having intoxicating liquor in his possession. He admitted guilt and was bound over to the district court for sentence under $1,000 bond.
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James Harvey
Hackett and
Kellum
Justice Court
District Court
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Hirschman in Pleasant Grove Utah
Sylvester Hirschman travels to Pleasant Grove after the death of his aunt Mrs Elizabeth Hirschman aged 77. She came to Dillon with the railroad, lived here until about 12 years ago, then moved to Utah to live with sister Mrs C B Harper. Death attributed to a general breakdown.
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Sylvester Hirschman
Pleasant Grove
Utah
Elizabeth Hirschman
Dillon
C. B. Harper
Ranch hand thief charged at Argenta ranch
Dick Wallace was arrested last Monday at the Argenta ranch for taking money from a fellow ranch hand’s suitcase. He appeared in justice court denying the charge and was bound over to district court on a $1,000 bond he could not secure.
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Dick Wallace
Argenta Ranch
Justice Court
Two Year Old Boy Drowns In Narrow Barnyard Ditch
Elmer Rebich two year old son of ranchers Mr and Mrs Mike Rebich Blaine fell into a narrow ditch in the barn yard yesterday noon and drowned before family could rescue him. Born July 23 1923 he is survived by two siblings. Funeral services were held that afternoon at the Catholic church by Rev F X Leschner.
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Elmer
Mike Rebich
Blaine
F. X. Leschner
Montana Legion and Auxiliary Plan Dillon Convention
Members across Montana prepare to attend the state convention in Dillon on August 18 14 and 15. The event promises large attendance with Buddies and their families visiting. The Dillon housing committee has chartered all local hotels and lodging.
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American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Dillon
Montana
Abandoned Mine Shaft Traps Herders In Basin Area
Ranchers and hay hands in Medicine Lodge and Sheep Creek basins rushed to aid Floyd Pliven a Craver ranch herder who fell into an old prospect hole near the division between sections He faced a serious predicament as efforts to reach him were hindered by crumbling walls and the danger of collapse recalling the Floyd Collins case in Kentucky.
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Medicine Lodge
Sheep Creek
Floyd Pliven
Craver Ranch
Floyd Collins
Sand Cave
Kentucky
Joe Metlen
Mines Safety Bureau
Butte
Henry Wooley
Wooley
J. L. Boardman
W. J. McClain
Safety First Department of the
Pliven
Beaverhead convention marks three day events in Dillon
A Beaverhead post convention in Dillon plans a three day program with a banquet for the 91st division reunion and a “40-8” ceremony at City hall. Fireworks at the fair grounds and a Dillmont park barbecue followed by a grand ball. Over 1,500 guests expected and organizers vow self financed expenses. Rescue of a trapped worker near an old shaft highlights county safety efforts.
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Fairgrounds
Dillmont Park
Beaverhead
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Mr and Mrs Kins Collins Return From Elkhorn Springs Outing
Mr and Mrs Kins Collins and their baby came home Wednesday after an outing at Elkhorn Springs.
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Kins Collins
Baby
Elkhorn Springs
Interesting Rotary meeting features visiting locals and talks
Corliss Fairchild chaired the Dillon Rotary Club session with two prominent locals as guests. Dr. Eugene Free spoke on Rotary work in Panama and his year as a hospital interne, noting similar programs and local projects. Kins Collins and family from Detroit shared vacation impressions and business in Dillon, while Forest Supervisor J B Somers outlined federal forest-fire efforts and reported a single major Beaverhead blaze extinguished with minimal damage.
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Corliss Fairchild
Dillon Rotary Club
Eugene Free
L. R. Free
Rotary
Panama
Rotary Club
States
Kins Collins
Detroit
Dillon
Flivverly Fame
J. B. Somers
Montana
Idaho
Beaverhead
Mr. Somers
Upper Miner Lake Still Found Calm After Earthquake Rumors
Three Butte fishermen sparked reports that Upper Miner Lake west of Jackson had vanished after an earthquake. A. W. Wilson of Jackson visited the site last Friday and found the lake placid with trout as voracious as ever, showing no sign of upheaval or disappearance.
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Butte
Upper
Miner Lake
Jackson
A. W. Wilson
Bus Line Operators Served With Summons
An information filed in district court charges Hans Lauesen and W A Flager with operating a public bus line without a proper license from the state railroad commissioners. The case is seen as a test of license requirements. The owners suspended service between this city and Butte about two weeks ago.
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Tennessee
Wm. J. Bryan
Judge Ralston
Clarence Darrow
John T. Scopes
Dayton
Bryan
Darrow
Attorney General
Hans Lauesen
W. A. Flager
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Butte
Baby Girl Ruth Lucille O'Dell Born Thursday
Mr and Mrs John O'Dell announce the birth of a baby girl named Ruth Lucille born Thursday afternoon.
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John O’dell
Ruth Lucille
Cloudburst Damages Roads in Valley After Heavy Rain
A severe storm last Wednesday afternoon brought the year's heaviest rain flooding basements and washing out Morrow road with debris. Hills west of town saw torrents washing roadbeds to over a foot deep and rock slides. Ranchers report washouts near the cemetery, with other valley roads damaged. farmers welcome rain to revive grain, though hay was scattered. Weather cleared after the storm, reducing further damage.
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Morrow
Beaverhead County Assessments See Valuation Drop in 1925 Rolls
The 1925 tax rolls show Beaverhead County total assessed valuation at about $21.335 million, down from $21.800 million, a decrease of roughly $465,000 in total and $150,000 in taxable value pushing taxes down to about $6.885 million. Public utilities account for around $5.815 million of the valuation, with Oregon Short Line noted for the largest drop. Livestock values, farm acreage, city lots, and other property categories reflect declines or modest increases, with a shift in classification not yet triggered.
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State Board of Equalization
Beaverhead County
Beaverhead
Oregon
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Mountain View
L. C. Andrews
Sec’y
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Treasury
Mayor Smith
Commissioners
State Convention OF Legion
Mantrap
Old Prospect Hole
John Somers
Baby Girl
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Johanna Gregg
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