Faithful Collie Cares For Sheep After Herders Death
Sam Lipps, a noted sheep herder, was killed by a lightning bolt near Maiden Creek ranch. His loyal collie Ben guided Bert Barr to the site and then to the flock, keeping the sheep safe and alerting others when Lipps did not return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lipps
Maiden Creek
Burden & Wilson
Upper Horse Prairie
Charley Burden
Ben
Bert Barr
Bert
Sam
Virgil
Berty
Lipps
Bud Galt's Radio Outfit At Beaverhead Motors Draws Attention
Bud Galt's new radio system installed at Beaverhead Motors showroom has attracted attention. Under good weather it proves effective with concerts from San Francisco Seattle Denver Great Falls and Anaconda clearly audible throughout the room with the new loudspeaking device arriving last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Galt
Beaverhead Motors Company
San Francisco
Seattle
Denver
Great Falls
Anaconda
Beaverhead Valley Crops Look Promising Despite Road Bumps
A Beaverhead valley ride shows alfalfa wheat oats and barley promising above average yields. Ditches run full with ample water, yet some goes to waste. Roads remain rough but green fields ease the bumps and jars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead
Professor Cullidge Returns as Special Instructor at Normal
Prof. A. O. Cullidge, principal of Terry schools, serves again as special instructor this summer term at the Normal and is at Medon. His work last summer was efficient and satisfactory, prompting renewed selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Cullidge
Terry
Medon
Fort Douglas Colonel Visits City Last Sunday
Col. F. L. Kudson of Fort Douglas Utah visited the city last Sunday and stayed at the Andris hotel. He made a number of friends during his stay and left grateful impressions on locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Kudson
Fort ‘Douglas
Utah
Summer Session Training School Opens With 108 Enrollees
The summer session began Monday morning with 108 students on the first day and more expected. Faculty includes Miss Eleanor Troxell primary supervisor and Grant E. Finch director of training, with assignments across grades, art, music, and home economics. New teachers include Nellie Brown, Eleanor Vogel, Humphrey, Rye, Coughlin, and Maude Williams from various states and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Troxell
Olive Roberts
Helen Sipple
Kindergartner
Nellie Brown
Eleanor Vogel
Lilian Hottman
Clella Stufft
Helen Jolley
Katherine MacGregor
Mabel Kirk
Humphrey
Kathleen Rye
Evelyn Coughlin
Maude Williams
J. Scot Wiseman
Grant E. Finch
Charlotte Ballard
Marie Boger
Hardin
Montana
Honolulu
T. H
Jacksonville
Illinois
Rye
Globe Arizona
Coughlin
Deer Lodge
Williams
Beaverhead County
Weather notes drought but spring slows snow melt in Montana
Current weather records for Montana and Northern Idaho show a precipitation deficit from January 1, 1922 to date. District forester Fred Morrell in Missoula says a cold backward spring and recent rains offset dryness, keeping moisture generally favorable for fire danger though a dry spell could raise hazards later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Idaho
Fred Morrell
Missoula
Canoe Voyage Leaves Dillon for Broadwater Assembly
Pastor Rev. George MacDougall of First Baptist leads an expert canoe party including Clarence Decker Ott Gordon and Lynn Nye from Dillon at five o clock Tuesday morning toward Hauser dam. They head to the Baptist summer assembly at Broadwater resort near Helena starting June 23 and ending July 3. The group plans to shuttle the canoe from Hauser dam then hike to Broadwater, expecting an interesting river trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George MacDougall
First Baptist Church
Dillon
Hauser Dam
Clarence Decker
Ott Gordon
Lynn Nye
Baptist Summer Assembly
Broadwater
Helena
Hauserdam
The Dry Fountain in Dillon Without Water
A historic public fountain funded by Mrs. Hamilton’s 55 000 bequest and 2500 annual maintenance remains idle. Despite funds and a functioning fountain, public drinking water fails while saloons run dry. the source fund is reportedly intact and question remains why the fountain does not operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Dillon
Rife Ranch Worker Injured In Cattle Work
Edgar Rife suffered a bad knee injury Saturday while handling cattle at the Rife ranch on Medicine Lodge and was taken to Dillon for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Rife
Rife
Medicine Lodge
Dillon
William Maloney Move Mentioned in Local Notice
The fragment notes William Maloney and his son William moving to Dillon Fes, indicating a local relocation or family transfer as part of a community notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Maloney
William
Dillon - Fesfor
New Montana Auto Garage Opens With Fireproof, Modern Design
Dillon unveils a state best equipped Montana Auto garage with white stucco frontage plate glass windows gray metal trim and polished interiors. The new office and display rooms attract hundreds while the building features hardwood finishes indirect lighting and fireproof construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
Montana Auto
Roads Rough and Muddy Delays Travel in Montana Forest Areas
Forest rangers from Deer Lodge Beaverhead Helena and Madison report rough and muddy roads though no points are impassable. Rivers are high and muddy delaying fishermen. Georgetown lake yields good catches as anglers gather in large numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Beaverhead
Helena
Madison
Georgetown Lake
Roy Given Buried After California Move
Roy Given a long time rancher from Horse Prairie died last week in California for health reasons. His body returned to Dillon Sunday for burial at Mountain View Cemetery after services at Brundage parlors. Survived by wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Given
Horse Prairie
California
Dillon
Brundage Undertaking
Mountain View
Legion Picnic At Dillmont Park July 16
The American Legion hosts a full day picnic at Dillmont Park on July 16 featuring track and field events and a grand ball in the evening. Attractive prizes will be offered for event winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Dillmont Park
Wisconsin Teacher Norma Staudenmyer Visits Portage Sister
Miss Norma Staudenmyer a teacher from Portage Wisconsin is attending the Normal for the present term as a guest of her sister Mrs A Schwartz in Portage Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Staudenmyer
Portage
Wisconsin
A. Schwartz
Felt family returns from Los Angeles for Elkhorn Springs visit
Mrs. Frank B. Felt and her grandchildren Caroline and Jack Card have returned from Los Angeles and will spend the summer at the Felt home in Elkhorn Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Felt
Caroline
Jack Card
Los Angeles
Felt
Elkhorn Springs
American Legion Picnic Set With Sports Ball and Prizes
A Legion committee led by R A Reeser and Walter Stamm will organize the picnic at Balbnont Park on July 16 with sports events and prizes including a complete radio set. A grand ball is planned for the evening and a sack of flour given hourly during the day. TD A Galt and Charles Oberem will provide a radio concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A. Reeser
Walter Stamm
Bud McGrath
B. A. Risley
American Legion
Balbnont Park
Amon
TD. A. Galt
Charles Oberem
Large Dormitory Fills as 700 Students Enroll for Summer Course
Practically every room at the Normal college dormitory is occupied with summer course students. Nearly 700 students enrolled for the session after registration on Monday and Tuesday. About 50 men are among the registrants. The course features lectures special subjects and trips to places of historic interest. A full program of entertainments has been arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal College
Engineer Chapman Sees New Federal Road Plan
County Engineer Chapman visited the Elkhorn district to view the new federal road planned for this summer. The route will connect Elkhorn Springs with the mines and provide a direct highway from Butte Anaconda and other Montana towns. When complete motorists can travel from Dillon to Elkhorn Springs cross to the mines and return via Divide.
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Chapman
Elkhorn
Elkhorn Springs
Butte
Anaconda
Montana
Dillon
Divide
Roads Damaged After Heavy Rain Hits County
A heavy rain storm last Friday afternoon damaged roads in the southern county end. The Barratt's station to Armstead road washed out in several places and autos were stalled in mud. crops suffered little damage.
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Barratt’s Station
Armstead
Local residents travel for work and business
F. P. Blair arrived from his Grant area ranch for the early work phase. Mrs. Peter Hansen also came down from Dell on a business trip Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Blair
Grant
Peter Hansen
Dell
Baseball Interest Grows As City League Sees Standings Tighten
The city league four teams push for the pennant as Gophers win 6 to 5 after a four game skid and ground squirrels eye a comeback. Bunnies top Badgers 18 to 11 as standings tighten. Roy R. Given funeral held in town after dying in Pomona California. he was a respected Ohio native and family man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gophers
Ground Squirrels
Bunnies
Badgers
McFadden and Opp Return From Warren Dana Institute
Ralph McFadden and Lester Opp returned from Warren Ohio where they attended the Dana Musical Institute. They will spend the summer in Dillon and were met in Butte by I C McFadden. The pair have gained favorable recognition in eastern music circles for recitals and talents. Mel Fadden is a pianist with a bright future while Opp has progressed in cello and attracted attention from leading musicians.
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McFadden
Opp
Ralph McFadden
Lester Opp
Warren
Ohio
Dana Musical Institute
Dillon
Butte
I. C. McFadden
Young MelFadden
Lester
Bank Receiver Appointed for Twin Bridges and Virginia City Banks
DP B McClintock formerly a cashier at Beaverhead State Bank was appointed Monday by Judge Joseph C Smith as receiver for the State Bank of Twin Bridges and the Madison State Bank at Virginia City. He went to Twin Bridges Tuesday and will reside there with his wife and baby joining later. friends in Dillon regret their departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. McClintock
Beaverhead State Bank
Twin Bridges
Joseph C. Smith
State Bank of Twin
Heat Wave Brings Record Highs as Crops Prosper
Temperatures reach 82 degrees during a rare heat wave. Hot south winds continue in the afternoons. Despite the heat, crops are thriving with many farmers expecting a bumper yield this year. The range is reported in better condition than in a decade.
Pool Plan For Dillon City At Rotary Meeting
Reports on a city pool installation will be read at the Dillon Rotary Club meeting next Wednesday. The club previously proposed bays for the pool and two locations were suggested. Swimming has become a popular pastime among the younger generation.
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Dillon
Dillon Rotary Club
Coal Shipping Rises on Oregon Short Line Activity
A steady flow of coal trains moves northward on the Oregon Short Line with a backup stock kept for emergency use. Authorities note continuous loading, signaling robust coal transport and storage readiness in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line
Lightning Claims Two Victims in Beaverhead County
Two men died in separate lightning strikes during a savage storm near Barretts station and Medicine Lodge. John L. Denny, 26, of Siam Iowa, was killed while shielding a fence crew near Little Basin. his horse died with him. Samuel T. Lipps, a longtime ranch hand, was found Sunday scorched and mutilated near Donovan ranch. he was un married. Coroner reports both deaths occurred the same day. Funeral services for Denny were held Monday with interment at Mountain View. Lipps’s service followed Tuesday. Lipps had worked for Wilson and Burden. Denny left a wife and two children.
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Beaverhead
Barrett’s Station
John L. Denny
Samuel T. Lipps
Little Basin
Sagereck
Donovan Ranch
Medicine Lodge
Denny
Phillips
H. Brundage
Dillon
Brundage Undertaking
Edward Smith
Mountain View
Siam
Iowa
S. T. Lipps
Wilson & Burden Ranch
Wilson & Burden
Brundage
Masonic Lodge
Howard Smith
Samuel Lipps
Pinney
Tenn
Moonshine Still Captured After 24 Hour Pursuit
Sheriff Mooney and Undersheriff Ross raided the Blivin ranch on Med icine Lodge after a day long hunt. C. C. Blivin pleaded guilty in Dillon. They seized several barrels of mash and finished product as the massive still was destroyed on site.
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Mooney
Ross
Upper
Medicine Lodge
C. C. Blivin
Blivin
Dillon
Morse Returns Home From Sheep Creek Ranch
J. E. Morse arrived last Saturday from his Sheep Creek ranch after nearly two months focused on lambing and shearing. He appeared healthy and sun bronzed, wearing his characteristic Morse smile of confidence and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Morse
Sheep Creek
Morse
First Baptist Church to hear Robert Clark speaker
Robert Clark of the Normal college faculty will speak at Sunday morning services at eleven o'clock. The 10 a.m. Sunday school session will be led by H. D. Gowai, superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clark
Normal College
H. D. Gowai
City Uses Forty Thousand Gallons Water Daily for Streets
Forty thousand gallons are used daily to sprinkle and flush this city’s streets. Officials note about a million gallons monthly in this public works measure. The record hints at water use and municipal practices in the period.
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Professor Cullidge
Harding
Wilson
Olson
Princeton University
Princeton Memorial Battle
Montana Auto Supply
Roy
Legion Picnic
Chapman Views Road Course
Badgers & Beavers
Roy R. Given
Pomona
Beavers
Lightning
T. Lipps
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