Narrow river road crash saves four from drowning
Mrs. S. S. Patterson, Mrs. A. N. Page, and two children were thrown from a buggy into a swift river when a frightened horse backed toward the water. Rescued by Wm. Rariden of Argenta, who arrived in time to save the boy and then the women and girl, with the horse freed and the buggy wrecked. The incident highlights the road’s danger and calls for safety improvements along the river route to Dillon.
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A. N. Page
Laurin
8. S. Patterson
Mrs. Page
Mr. Rariden
High Water in the Basin Tales by Dr. C M Eddy
Dr C M Eddy recounts a Big Hole basin flood tale where D N Paris attempted a ford above Fox. A horse was swept away in midstream and another horse remained chained. Paris risked his life to free one but both harnesses hindered escape. The valuable horse, worth about 150 dollars, was lost. The wagon was recovered next morning. Eddy also notes leasing his ranch to Paris for a year and hints at July fishing stories to come.
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C. M. Eddy
Big Hole
D. N. Paris
Fox
OldTimer Elbridge G Bryant Dies In Dewey Hotel
Elbridge G Bryant longtime Dewey resident and former Montana bear hunter died at his home after years of stomach trouble. Born in Oldtown Maine 79 years ago he moved west in the 1850s and later owned the Mammoth hotel in Dewey. He leaves a wife four daughters and a son. Funeral was held at the Mammoth hotel with burial in Dewey cemetery.
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Elbridge G. Bryant
West
Dewey
Oldtown
Maine
California
Nevada
Montana
Mammoth
Bryant
Mammoth Hotel
New Center Street Business Building Planned by Mrs Burfiend
Mrs H Burfiend has contracted A McDonald to build a one story 35 by 44 foot business block on Center Street opposite the Eliel building. Ground clearing has begun after a recent laundry fire. Fronts include red brick and Dunn brick with a plate glass oak front. Two shops, 15 and 20 feet wide, will be finished in white pine. Plans by Mr Bryant of Dillon Plumbing. Completion by September 1, cost about 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Dillon Plumbing and Heating Company
Hugo Miller Found After Being Lost In the Hills
Dillon reports Hugo Miller an 11 year old from Sheridan found after two days and nights in the mountains with no food. He rode into Laurin exhausted and near collapse, having survived the perilous ordeal.
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Dillon
Hugo Miller
Sheridan
Laurin
No More Liquor for Minors in Dillon Council Session
An active Dillon city council met Wednesday night with Mayor White presiding. Key actions included appointing Fred Oliver as night policeman, Robert Swainbank as his replacement, and J. F. Thompson as a special officer at the State Normal dormitory. The council approved a sidewalk bond and the bond for Chief Ward, discussed street safety and water works damage claims, and set bids for electric lighting. The session also tackled a morals resolution targeting gambling and minor access to intoxicants, urging strict enforcement.
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White
Poindexter
Selway
Bond
Phillips
Wolf
Norris
Jacobs
Dillon
Union Ditch
Cornell Street
T. M. Seway
Kentucky Avenue
Spruce and
Vine Streets
Ward
Clark Anderson
Wm. Knapp
P. H. Poindexter
Fred Oliver
Robert Swainbank
J. F. Thompson
State Normal
F. C. Kress
J. B. McKinney
Martin
Charles Wells
Dillon Electric Light and Power Company
Electric Light Companies
Glendale Street
Joseph Shineberger
Montana Street
Benjamin Bond
City of
Montana
Gist
World's Fair contest ends in blaze of glory with winners
Almost 100000 votes cast in Tribune World’s Fair contest with 41628 votes in final six days. Miss Maree Gallup of Dillon takes first, Miss Margaret Stephens of Bristow second, Miss Mayme French of Dillon third. Judges chosen by candidates. total votes 96988.
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Clare Baker
Maree Gallup
Miss Gallup
Illinois
Montana
State Normal College
The
Baptist Church
Dillon
Margaret E. Stephens
Duke Gist
Miss Stephens
Bristow
T. B. Landers
Dolly Mast
Birch Creek
Fred Waldorf
Gallup
B. N. Stevenson
French
Stephens
Big Hole
Margaret
Beaverhead County
Mayme French
Treasure State
Forsythe
Nor
Dillon Sour
Tahrae Bie
Ethyn White
Bannack
Emma Barfiend
Bessie Singer
Lima
Emily Taylor
Mise
Gena Grossenbacher
Mary Paulson
Belt
Tore Orem
Miss Mayme French Thanks Contest Participants
The Miss Mayme French paper of Southern Montana expresses gratitude to all who showed interest in the World's Fair contest and to the young ladies who worked hard but did not win prizes.
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Mal College
French
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Trinitye
Montana
Trisvye
Trinuxe
Also Mentioned on This Page
WM. Raridan
S. S. Patterson
C.M. Eddy
Center Street
Eliel
Swainbank
Night Police
man—Library Board
Street and Alley Report
Alderman Bond
St. Louis
Margaret Stephens
Dil
Lon
Miss-Mayme French
Tribune
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