Local Acknowledgments And Incidents In Dillon Area
Local and visiting residents attended business and social matters in the city last week. Several arrivals include Diggle Emerick Paul Becker Joss Brothers and Mrs Rand from Grant and Dell residents Kellner and Lyons. Awnings near Dillon Wholesale Meat Co were damaged Friday evening and a baby boy was born at Adams hospital Monday. The new swimming pool schedule for the Normal College and gate hours for women and men were announced.
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the Dillon
Many Features Add To Comfort Of Ford Cars
A local Ford dealer outlines a dozen major features that enhance comfort in Ford passenger cars. He cites springs and shock absorbers, tires and wheels, center of gravity, seating, control layout, and interior room as jointly重要. smaller wheels lower center of gravity improving safety at higher speeds. Ford transverse springs and Houdaille hydraulic shocks reduce road shocks and sway while keeping all wheels on the ground.
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O. A. Bergeson
Ford
Livingston Rodeo Special Reduced Fares Announced
Special reduced fares on the Northern Pacific Railway from Montana stations to Livingston apply July 1 to 4. Fare and one half round trip, open to all. Final return by July 5 midnight to reach starting point.
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Livingston
Northern Pacific Railway
Montana
Billings
Butte
Helena
Aunt Ellen Quips on Husband’s Creditors Tid Bits
In Tid Bits a niece jokes that her husband may avoid meeting his creditors while Aunt Ellen responds with understanding remarks about financial limits. The exchange showcases social wit and domestic tone in brief newspaper humor.
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Ellen
Stench in streets prompts council probe and jail break
From the 1890 Tribune: garbage and animal remains fill streets. Nine county jail inmates tried to tunnel out and were tagged back into irons. The Golden Leaf Mining Co signs Articles of Incorporation in the county and in England with 1,750,000 capital. Dillon National Bank contract awarded to William Herman for construction.
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the Tribune
Council
Golden Leaf Mining Company
Bannack
England
Dillon National Bank
William Herman
Dillon merchants plan July 4 closing after 11 PM
In a show of community spirit, several Dillon businessmen announce they will close their stores after 11 o'clock on July 4. The piece notes a recent fight between a blacksmith and a stage driver, both injured, and remarks that June was the hottest and driest month in years with only 0.73 inches of rain.
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the Tribune
Dillon
Montana Auto Supply opens in Dillon amid water concerns
In Dillon a new business, the Montana Auto Supply company, opened its doors today as water scarcity looms with a major water suit pending affecting Beaverhead and Bedrock river users. Prisoners in the county jail allegedly attempted an escape using running water noise to mask their digging. Tommy Gilbert returns home from University of Michigan for vacation.
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the Tribune
Dillon
Montana Auto Supply Company
Beaverhead
Bedrock
Tommy Gilbert
University of Michigan
Real estate transfers from Beaverhead Abstract Company
Week ending June 21 1930 reports transfers in HohoWon area including parcels logged by Beaverhead Abstract Company with details from their title books. Names of properties and buyers appear in the weekly list from the firm.
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Hohowon
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Deeds and Property Transfers Around Dillon
Warranty deeds record James T. McKnight transferring 2123 acres near Dell to First National Bank of Dillon. Van Kleeck Bacon Investment Co. transfers 160 acres in Frying Pan basin to Montgomery R. Smith. Alice A. Selway transfers property in Thomson's addition Dillon to Roswell T. Wemple. R. T. Wemple transfers property in Thomson's addition to Alice A. Selway Investment Co. Cemetery deed transfers lot in Mountain View Cemetery from City of Dillon to George Baldwin. Notice of appropriation states Elmer Gordon to waters and springs near Barratt station.
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James T. McKnight
First National Bank of
Dillon
Dell
van Kleeck Bacon Investment Company
Montgomery R. Smith
Frying Pan Basin
Alice A. Selway
Roswell T. Wemple
Thomson
R. T. Wemple
George Baldwin
Mountain View Cemetery
Elmer Gordon
Barratt’s Station
Beaverhead Population Gain Tallied by Taxpayers Group
Beaverhead county shows a population rise of 810 since 1920 per Montafia Taxpayer's association figures though overall Montana declines 15,988 in ten years. Beaverhead's 1920 population was 6,637, rising to 7,447 this year, ranking 28th among 56 counties. Silver Bow tops at 60,313. Meagher trails at 1,600.
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Beaverhead County
Montafia~ Taxpayer's Association
Beaverhead
Montana
Silver Bow
Meagher County
Locomotive Boiler Demonstration Stumps Visitor
A tour through the locomotive works reveals a large boiler as the guide explains the purpose of boiling to heat the locomotive tender. The exchange shows curiosity about steam power and the role of the boiler in rail operations.
Ford cars praised for economy, safety and global success
A New York owner touts a 13 000 mile U S trip in sixty days with the Ford’s economy and comfort. A father credits Triplex glass for family safety. A Ford recovered from Fennan Lake and ran on its own after repairs. Police praise Ford’s speed and control in traffic. fleets note lower costs. Ford shines in Germany France Italy Finland Argentina with top finishes in major races. Prices listed for De Luxe models range from 435 to 660 dollars with extra options.
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FORD
New York
United States
Spokane
Germany
France
Italy
Finland
Argentina
Certificate Required to Cross Border into Canada
Montanans planning to drive into Canada must carry and present their car registration certificates at customs. The Montana Automobile Association notes the certificate is the first document demanded at the border, with no slip meaning no entry. The Twin Bridges Sentinel reports on border entry rules.
Great Falls to mark Lewis and Clark anniversary
Great Falls to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition with a two day Fourth of July event on July 4 and 5. Northern Pacific offers a fare and one third round trip from Montana points with travel July 2 to 4 via Billings, Butte, Helena or via Great Northern to Great Falls. Return by midnight July 7.
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Great Falls
Northern Pacific Railway
Montana
E. E. Nelson
Northern Pacific
Billings
Butte
Helena
Great Northern Railway
Ford Phaeton Combines Family Comfort with Sporty Style
The Ford Phaeton attracts both family buyers and young sports car enthusiasts. It seats driver plus one passenger front and three in the rear, with two tone artificial leather and a quick collapsing top. Triplex shatterproof glass windshield folds flat and wings fold back for a sport look.
Special July Fourth Missoula Rodeo Fare Offer
Northern Pacific announces a fare and one half round trip for the Missoula Montana rodeo celebration July 3 to 5. Available July 2 to 5 from Butte Helena to Heron inclusive with final return by midnight of July 5.
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Continent Menagerie
Aaa
Diggle Emerick
Ink Paul
Williams
Rl Becker
I. B
Bannack Jay
Ris Pederson of
Grant
Je ‘A. Donovan
Mrs. Rand of
City
Kellner
Will Lyons
Wiliam Pahnish
Mrs. Pyle
Brasshopper
Mrs
Robert M. Barrett
A. J. Rife
Dillon Wholesale Meat Com
B. Haviland
B. Mining Company
C. W. Stallings
Joss Brothers
Imment
Salt Lake
Irs. L. F
Chester Hale
Harris
California
Joe Vazanko
Red Lodge
Adams Hospital
Miles
Fennan
de Luxe Sedan
Copenhagen
Paris
Amancaes
Peru
Royal Automobile Club of
Sweden
Phaeton
Detroit
Fordo Moron Company
Missoula
Mont
Heron
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