Monster Rainbow Trout Tales Stir Beaverhead Creek Rumor
The Beaverhead community swirls around claims of a 40 pound rainbow trout found dead at Sheriff Mooney’s ranch with timber splinters in its body. Skeptics name the fish Ironsides while locals insist the big catch, called Tron sides, and even larger specimens circulate in fishing lore this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Johnson
Sheriff Mooney
Jim MacKay
Mooney
Beaverhead Canyon
Tronsides
Fred Kohl
MacKay
Boy Falls From Horse In Sheep Creek Ranch area
Willard Kennison son of Ed and Mrs Kennison ranchers from Sheep Creek basin was brought to Dillon at 7 p m Thursday in an unconscious state after a fall from his horse. He was treated at Barrett hospital and regained consciousness this morning. Doctors say his skull is not fractured and his condition is improving. The fall occurred between 2 and 4 p m Wednesday. A Chinese cook noticed the saddle horse in the corral and a search began, locating Kennison at midnight sitting up before he again lost consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Kennison
Ed. Kennison
Sheep Creek Basin
Dillon
Barrett Hospital
Kennison
New Gymnasium at State Orphans Home Opens This Fall
The State Orphans Home at Twin Bridges unveils a new $45,000 gymnasium west of the school. It features pale Venetian red concrete brick, hardwood floors, a three-sided balcony, a tile-lined swimming pool with a ten foot deep plunge, showers, lavatories, and ample safety gear. A wagon road reroute and slough drainage improve grounds and safety for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Orphans
Twin Bridges
George
Legion Leader Denounces Recognition of Soviet Government
Alvin M. Owsley, national commander of the American Legion, denounces recognizing the Soviet government of Russia. He urges expulsions for any American advocating sovietism or communism. Owsley also criticizes Judge E H Gary of United States Steel on immigration, asserting the right to discuss any subject.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Russia
Lenine
Trotzky
Alvin M. Owsley
American Legion
E. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Owsley
Lima Man Seeks to Quit Light Plant Service
G. E. Alexander of Lima Montana who runs a small electric light plant applied to the public service commission to discontinue service. He said two of eight customers never paid and even if all paid the revenue would be 16.50 a month. He was advised to file tariffs and make formal application for his utility to be discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
G. E. Alexander
Lima
Mont
Public Service Commission
Alexander
Return from trip highlights big Flathead crops
Charles Miller of the Dillon Dry Goods company returned Wednesday from an extended trip through the Bitter Root Missoula and Flathead country. He reports unusually big crops in the Flathead region and described a delightful journey through Lib by Troy and into Northern Idaho during his annual vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miller
Dillon -Dry Goods Company
Missoula
Flathead
Libby
Troy
Idaho
Centennial Man Manley Dies After Open Field Injury
Wilbur H. Manley, an 86 year old Centennial valley homesteader, was found unconscious in the open last Monday and rushed to Dillon. He died Monday evening from a cerebral hemorrhage due to a brain concussion. Goble, his neighbor, discovered him and reported the incident. Manley, a native of Iowa, had lived here about six years. his family in Albia, Iowa, is en route to Dillon. Funeral arrangements awaited.
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Wilbur H. Manley
Centennial Valley
Dillon
Goble
Iowa
Albia
Lightning Kills Butte Man in Ranch Meadow
Barney Morgan of Butte was instantly killed by lightning Friday afternoon in a meadow at Swamp Creek No 1 ranch, old Gus Swanson place, Huntley Cattle Co. Two others on the same ranch have died similarly, one within 100 feet of Morgan. Remains sent to Butte. relatives live overseas.
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Barney Morgan
Butte
Swamp Creek No
Gus Swanson
Huntley Cattle Company
Morgan
Big Hole
India Through a Montana Physician
Miss Phoebe Ferris M D a Butte physician who has done medical mission work in India will speak at the Dillon Methodist church Sunday morning July 29 at 11 o clock. Her address promises information and inspiration for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Ferris
Butte
India
Dillon
Ferris
No Help Shortage in Lima Hay Fields
Work crews arrive in Lima as a freight brings about 40 strong men from Idaho seeking employment in the hay fields. The influx indicates no local help shortage, with new faces seen among the laboring population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Idaho
Miss Louise Almy Heads to Portland for Sister Visit
Miss Louise Almy leaves tomorrow for Portland to visit her sister for a few weeks, returning with stories of the coast and family ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss. Louise Almy
Portland
Dillon Rodeo and Race Meet Set for Sept 6 8
The Dillon Volunteer Fire department will stage the Dillon Rodeo and Race Meet September 6 8 at the fairgrounds. Sam Freeman and Hubert Flynn will run the daily program featuring bronco busting bareback riding steer roping riding and bull dogging plus a six race daily racing card. A three year preference for the grounds is proposed if the show meets expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Sam Freeman
Hubert Flynn
Fairgrounds
County Fair Commission
Fire Department
Legion Delegates Chosen for State Convention and Carnival Talk
Beaverhead Post members chose Vorhees Paddock and Dr P M Poindexter as delegates to the annual American Legion state convention to be held in Billings August 9 11 with James Cunningham and R A Reeser as alternates. They also favored another carnival this year and a committee was named to act. Last year the carnival drew over 2500 people and may be held with the Fire Department rodeo in September. Funds from Legion activities are being pooled for a club house to be built in a few years.
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The
American Legion
Billings
Beaverhead Post
Vorhees Paddock
Dr. P.M. Poindexter
James Cunningham
R. A. Reeser
Post
Fire Department
Legion
Rancher Hanson Anderson Run Over by Hay Boat Near Dillon
The rancher Hans Anderson living a few miles south of Dillon was run over yesterday by a hay boat and sustained severe bruises and a broken leg. He is expected to be brought to Barrett hospital today for treatment.
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Hans Anderson
Dillon
Barrett Hospital
Cash Premiums for Youngsters Offered in Montana
Helena July 25 Eight thousand to ten thousand Montana boys and girls may compete for 2500 in cash premiums plus trips to the Interstate fair at Sioux City and the Second International Boys and Girls congress at Chicago and eleven trips to the Montana state fair. The Junior state fair plans a modern home with dormitory and auditorium on the state fair grounds. Entries close September 21 with premiums from banks, firms, and individuals totaling cash, trips, and merchandise.
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Helena
Montana
Sioux City
Iowa
Chicago
B.I. Moore
The
Agricultural College
Moore
Montana State Fair Board
Charles FE. Potter
Fozeman
J. R. Hobbings
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
O. M. Lanstrum
FE. C. Day
American National Bank
National Bank of Montana
Union Bank and Turst Company
Conrad Trust and Savings Bank
Montana Life Insurance Company
State Nursery and Seed Company
Montana Bankers’ Association
J. R. Scott
John Sim
Red Lodge
Brownlow to Californias trip heads west in August
George Brownlow left Sunday for Helena and plans a joint drive to California in August with his brother. Clarence Corrin will take Brownlow's place as manager of the Continental oil company here after years with the Western Wholesale company.
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George Brownlow
Helena
California
Clarence Corrin
Mr. Brownlow
Continental Oil Company
Western Wholesale Company
Gosman Shocked by Lightning at Ranch Porch
Otto Gosman was struck by lightning on Tuesday while seated on his porch at his ranch west of town during a thunderstorm. The shock knocked him unconscious for about three hours. By Wednesday evening he was up and around but still felt the aftereffects.
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Otto Gosman
Lima Ledger
Livestock Board Meeting Report From Helena Optimistic
J. E. Morse returned from Helena after attending a State Livestock board meeting. He reports a good gathering and optimistic views among members regarding future prospects of the livestock industry.
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J. E. Morse
Helena
State Livestock Board
Car Stolen and Burned Near Town
A baby grand Chevrolet was stolen Tuesday night by unknown suspects. The car was found five miles outside town, burned beyond repair. Earlier theft attempts occurred a few nights prior but the vehicle was returned after riders obtained compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Linson
Joy Riders
Gilman Oil Well Planned Northwest of Here
An oil well is to be drilled a short distance northwest of here. The project appears in early planning stages and involves local operations with potential economic impact for the area.
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Gilman
Here
Montana Ranks Fourth in Water Power Production
Montana now sits fourth in national water power output, highlighting its growing hydroelectric capacity and impact on the state's energy landscape. The ranking reflects expanded development and investment in Montana hydropower facilities across multiple regions.
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Montana
Butte Awards Contract To Pave 2.75 Miles Of Highway
Butte city officials awarded a contract to repave 2.75 miles of a major highway. The project aims to improve roadway conditions and traffic flow, with construction slated to begin this summer and expected completion within the year.
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Butte
Clean Up Postoffice Under Grimes Supervision
Under Postmaster Grimes the postoffice interior has been overhauled with cleaning papering painting varnishing and polishing until the place shines like a bald head in a barber shop.
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Grimes
Postoffice
Dinner for Miss Ruby Wyatt Hosts with Twelve Guests
Miss Ruby Wyatt entertained several girl friends at a seven o clock dinner Thursday evening. Plates were laid for twelve. Present were Misses Inez Martin Edith Nelson of Butte and Henrietta Jones Nina Smith Marian Leach Geraldine Smith Josephine Jones Katherine Jones Velma Judge Dorothy Thomas Afton Lloyd and the hostess.
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Ruby Wyatt
Inez Martin
Edith Nelson
Butte
Henrietta Jones
Nina Smith
Marian Leach
Geraldine Smith
Josephine Jones
Katherine Jones
Velyma Judge
Dorothy Thomas
Afton Lloyd
Military Funeral For G.A.R. Man
Johnny Cosgrove a longtime color bearer of Steadman Post G A R died at Barrett hospital after a long illness. His funeral with military honors was held at Brundage chapel and St Rose church with interment at Mountain View cemetery. Three volleys and taps marked the service. born in Ireland March 7 1849 he enlisted in 1864 at age 15 aboard the Union ship Mononpahelia. He lived in Dillon Montana most of his life working as a miner and janitor. no relatives were found in the country.
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Grand Army
Johnny Cosgrove
Barrett Hospital
Johnny
Steadman Post
American Legion
Brundage Chapel
St. Rose Catholic Church
Father Lesehner
Mountain View Cemetery
Ireland
Navy
Montana
Dillon
State Bank
Two Men Committed to Warm Springs Asylum
Joe Nogue and Nels Paula were committed to Warm Springs asylum by an examining board led by A. L. Anderson. Nogue suffers religious mania after threats against Father Leschner and a proposed kidnapping scheme. Paula, found near Bedrock, had burned hands and misidentified animals as bears, and fired at them before medical care. Both were moved to Warm Springs on Wednesday.
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Joe Nogue
Nels Paula
Warm Springs
W. H. Stephan
F. M. Poindexter
M. A. Walker
A. L. Anderson
Board of County Commissioners
Judge Smith
Nogue
Father Leschner
Paula
Bedrock
Dillon
Kellum
T. E. Gilbert
Mrs Birrer and Frank Swarts Drive From Quarter Circle Ten
Mrs Frank Birrer and Frank Swarts motored to Dillon this morning from the Quarter Circle Ten ranch near Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Birrer
Frank Swarts
Dillon
Quarter Circle Ten Ranch
Blaine
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Kohl
Johnson
AD Vertise
State Orphan’s Home
W. H. Manley
Bagdad Temple of Butte
Dillmont Park
Bagdad
Ennis
Virginia City
Sheridan
Whitehall
Boulder
Basin
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Wisdom
Twin Bridges Fairgrounds
Hube Flynn
Gosman
G.A.R. Man
John A. Cosgrove
Warm Springs Asylum
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