Local residents enjoy heat wave and visits across towns
Mr and Mrs Julius Harty and Mr and Mrs Tadovich spent the day in Dillon. George Ferguson and family from Butte are visiting at the J C Ferguson home. Ada Hodges and Mr and Mrs Dollis Hodges of Sheridan visited Jim Campbell’s home. Tuesday was the hottest day with thermometers near 100 and a hot wind reminiscent of Kansas weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Harty
Val’ Tadovich
Dillon
George. Ferguson
Butte
J. C. Ferguson
Kansas
Ada Hodges
Dollis’ Hodges
Sheridan
Jim Campbell
Tribune foreman Hal Jewett Takes East Trip
Hal Jewett, foreman at the Tribune shop, left last Saturday for an eastern trip to visit relatives. He is accompanied by G. V. Elder and will return with his wife and children from Arizona and eastern points. W. J. Reynolds will succeed Mr. Jewett as operator at the Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Jewett
Tribune
G. V.elder
Arizona
W. J. Reynolds
Mr. Jewett
The
Glacier Park Art School Aims To Draw 150 Students
Mrs Reiss says the Glacier Park project will be the Northwest hub for art activity drawing 100 to 150 students yearly. Mr Reiss plans 60 life size portraits of Blackfeet chiefs this summer and to build a permanent Indian memorial collection of 150 to 200 portraits as a historical record. Helen Coolidge, daughter of Marcus Coolidge, is among the pupils with eight more from New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wath Fiteen
Herom
Glacier “Park
Northwest
Reiss
Piano Tuners Gather for National Convention in Minneapolis
Central states piano tuners from Pittsburgh to Denver prepare to assemble in Minneapolis for the National Association of Piano Tuners convention August 3 to 6. Chairman H F Curtis leads the program featuring business, education, and recreation with an attendance expected up to 500 and reduced round trip fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central States
Pittsburgh
Denver
Minneapolis
National Association of Piano Tuners
H. F. Curtis
Association
Northern Pacific Railway
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Montana
Manitoba
Waters of
Lake Minnetonka
Th Physics Laboratory
University of Minnesota
Peter Norin
Tourism Hurdles Hit Upper Madison Roads
Cameron Montana merchant F W Farbaum reports West Yellowstone visitors drive past Montana seeking smoother routes as road conditions draw critical attention. He notes 100 cars pass from the west entrance to Idaho before Montana is chosen, urging road officials to improve Madison County access before broader decisions near Yellowstone Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er. F. W. Farbaum
Cameron
Montana
Madison
Yellowstone
Idaho
United States
Madison County
Road ‘Commission
Los Angeles
Yellowstone Park
Jefferson Valley
Ranch Visit and Hay Work Highlight Dillon Community
Wednesday arrivals in Dillon bring a flurry of ranch activity with Ma and Mrs. Marchesseau hosting relatives. California visitors join local hay crews as Adolph Pahnish and Otto Pahnish report Dillon trips for hay work. Mrs. Strum travels to Jackson, while the Pyle Bros. welcome California friends at the hay camp. John Pendergast and Lorenzo Cushing relocate to Elkhorn for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
EU. Marchesseau, ‘Sr
Adolph Pahnish
Dillon
Harrison
Reid
California
Pyle Bros
Herb Strum
Jackson
Jules Wenger
John Pendergast
Butte
Elkhorn Hot Springs
Lorenzo Cushing
Elkhorn
Otto Pahnish
Charles Nealson
J. D. Harrison
Fred Gibson
Wd. Marchesseau, Sr
Emerson Slack
Pahnish
Civil War Proclamation From West Chester Call to Arms
An old clipping from West Chester Pa recounts a July 10 1864 proclamation by a local Committee of Safety urging residents to raise troops for Maryland and the defense of Philadelphia. Signed by William Darlington George A McCall Wilmer Worthington Henry R Guss and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Ring
West Chester
Baltimore
Washington
Court House
Maryland
Philadelphia
Wallace
Monocacy Junction
Chester County
Harrisburg
Wis
Gov. Curtin
William Darlington
George A. McCall
Wilmer Worthington
Henry R. Guss
George F. Smith
Francis C. Mortin
Enoch Townsend
Waddell
Townsend Haines
David, Meconkey
Butte Man Seeks Truck Franchise Between Butte and Dillon
Mr. Daniels of Butte petitions the state railroad commission for a freight truck franchise between Butte and Dillon. Hearing set for July 28 in Butte. He argues railroads provide year round service and that motor truck operation could be unfair during bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Butte
State Railroad “Commission
Dion
Butter
Dillon
Mine Exhibit Seekers Invite Specimen Show
Mine owners operators miners and prospectors with valuable mineral specimens are invited to send items to George B Conway 80 West Sixth Avenue Helena early, preferably before August 10. Shipping tags and listing slips on request. All specimens will be returned after the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Conway
Helena
Tiny cyclone or big whirlwind on beach
Spectators on the beach east of Barratts station watched a twisting wind lift and hurl a building. A 30-foot wide dust column rolled toward hills then struck the Glasta machine shed, tossing doors and boards over a mile. Locals note strong whirlwinds have damaged outlying Beaverhead valley beach lands in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barratts Station
Beaverhead Valley
First Lutheran Church Announces Meeting and Picnic
Orval A Schmidt pastor invites all choir members to a Saturday 3 PM meeting. Ladies Aid and Congregation plan services and a picnic at Ras Hansen ranch on Medicine Lodge near Armstead Sunday July 26 with 9 30 AM church gathering for Dillon residents. Bring lunch and mission boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Ras Hansen
Medicine Lodge
Armstead
Weather Heat Records Challenge City Officials
Despite the heat described as the worst this year, officials faced Tuesday’s conditions with caution and plans for relief measures. The report notes extreme temperatures stressing residents and prompting city actions.
Beaverhead Mines Association Highlights Progress and Plans
The Beaverhead Mines and Mining Association showcases its first year at the Sugar Bowl cafe headquarters with an ore display for the State fair. Dr. F. A. Thomson praises the county’s mineral variety. Efforts include stabilizing silver prices, fostering county cooperation, and securing state funding for a geological survey. Public meetings draw growing attendance while roads and a Lemhi Pass route loom as vital for future mining growth and regional trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Sugar’ Bow Cafe
Growig
Bureau of Mines
Beaverhead County
Bureau
Northwest Mining Association Meeting Attracts Mining Leaders
A Spokane gathering of Northwest Mining association members invited local guests where Senator Pearl I. Smith introduced Dr. Francis A. Thomson, president of the School of Mines. Thomson's address proved informative to miners and was republished in several industrial journals and newspapers, highlighting Beaverhead’s mining resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Mining Association
Spokane
Pearl I. Smith
Francis A. Thomson
School of Mines
Thomson
Northwest Grain Association Eyes Growth After First Year
The Northwest Grain association, a cooperative marketing group in Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Montana, marks its first year with 120 farmer owned local elevator members. President A J Berg of Baltic South Dakota and general manager Woo Kuhrt report higher volume and lower future expenses as conditions improve and membership grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Grain, Association
Football Athletes Drive Glacier Park Busses This Summer
Four football players and a Rhodes scholar drive Glacier Park Transportation busses escorting tourists. Drake University trio Captain John Briley end Billy Goodwin quarterback Waldo Don Carlos center join Bob Baldridge Texas halfback in daily football hikes after driving. Thirteen states represented led by Minnesota with 20 drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
Glacier Park Transportation Company
Drake University
Bob Baldridge
University of Texas
Drake
John Briley
Billy Goodwin
Waldo Don Carlos
Robert Kikel
Austin
Texas
Glacier
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Washington
Retail Merchants Convene in Minneapolis and St Paul
National merchants and grocers gather in Minnesota early August. Nations Merchants Association holds the August 1 to 8 convention with sessions in St Paul. Independent Grocers Alliance meets in Minneapolis August 10 and 11 with reduced railroad fares across several states. Ke D Sandvng, Yellowstone park forest official, directs firefighting on a 17 000 acre blaze. Mr and Mrs W D Sandy of Twin Bridges visited Dillon midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Merchants’ Convention
The
Nations Merchants’ Association
Independent Grocers’ Alliance
Northern Pacific Railway
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Montana
KE. D. Sandvng
Yellowstone Park
W. D. Sandy
Twin Bridges
Dillon
Prospecting Course Offered by School of Mines
A column notes mining inquiries reach Beaverhead county and a French letter from Madagascar prompts translation. Dr Thomson will arrange a free six week course of prospecting instruction this winter at the School of Mines for beginners to learn fundamentals and how to search and identify ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Pearl S. Smith
Madagascar
Father Lechner
Thomson
School of Mines
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Jackson News
Sam Patterson
Sen. Graham
Anacomia
Pendergast Ranch
Ruth
Helen Wenger
John Krause
Pifton
Jim Johnson
Barrett, Hospital
Babe
E. A. Peénteips
Frank Johnson
Clemon
D. V. Irvin
Ralph Harding
Paul Stahl
Howard Morse
Miner Lake
Hartwig
Dietrich
A L. Stone
Marchesseau Ranches
Ocyteeoso
Beaverhead Abstract Company
United
Joe Sirvis
Wise River
Sae
Helen Hy Cushington
Pompeii Vesuvius
John McNair
Kentucky Cabin Rode
William Walters
White Iron Lode
First Lutheran Church
Orval A.schmidt
Mrs
Preston Brown
Thernio
F. A. Thomson
State School of Mines At
I. B
Getter
Lemhi
Sacajawea Park
Lemhi Pass
Denver and
Salt Lake
Tos
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