The Shepherd's Alibi
A humorous tale about shepherds using alibis to visit town. It features veteran herder Kelmer, ranch life lore, and Charley Burden from Spencer Idaho who admits using the toothache alibi to justify a trip to town. The piece blends Western work life with light anecdote and local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Orr
Kelmer
Dillon
Charles A. Burden
Burden & Wilson
Horse Prairie Creek
The
Woods Livestock Company
Idaho
Beaverhead County
Spencer
West
Charley
the Andrus
C. . Newman
Montana News Roundup From 1883 Tribune
June 30 1883 report notes wool prices 7 to 28c per lb J C Brenner buys Phil Shenon ranch horses $60 per head cattle $30 head total $65 000 to $70 000 87 convicts in Deer Lodge prison President Arthur may visit Dillon Montana town planned at Great Falls called Minneapolis of Montana. June 30 1893 reminiscence mentions Sunday stores closed cold beers opera Gluckauf and local wagon bridge wreck in Ryan canyon tied to cattle drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
J.C. Brenner
Philadelphia
Phil’ Shenon
Deer Lodge
Arthur May
Dillon
Yellowstone Park
Great Falls
Missouri
Minneapolis
Montana
the Tribune
Gluckauf
Opera
Rolland Grailne
Eugene Poindexter
Little Emma Burfiend
Jardine Rife
Ryan Canyon
Packed House Sees Hartwig Vaudeville
A large crowd attended the Hartwig theatre vaudeville show by Johnny Dunn and his Hollywood revue. Because of high demand a second performance was added, with Talkies planned for the coming week starring Barthelmess Davis Jordan Lombard Hale five-film slate. The rain revival cheered ranchers and townspeople as grazing lands begin to recover from a dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwig Theatre
Johnny Dunn
Hollywood
Carole Lombard
Lyle Talbot
Louise Closser Hale
Change and Moderation Guide Vacation Planning
The article urges planning vacations to build energy for the next year. It advocates change from routine, moderate activity, and a balance of rest, study, and light exercise. It warns against overdoing travel or work, suggesting golf, swimming, reading, and quiet pursuits to refresh without fatigue.
Vacations and Health Tips for Children in Summer
Series kickoff outlines planning a child’s vacation with health in mind. It asks how to organize time away, what city precautions children need, and what steps to take before sending youngsters to summer camps.
Noted Violinist to Play Here Thursday
Rolf Logan, famed in the northwest for rare talent, will appear in concert at the Normal College auditorium Thursday at 8 o clock. He plays a $2,000 instrument gifted by a German admirer while studying abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolf Logan
Northwest
Normal College Auditorium
Laurel Montana oil refinery resumes operation under Independent Refining Co
The Laurel refinery near Billings, 15 miles west of the city, restarts after nearly two years shutdown. Owned by the Independent Refining Co with Montana executives headed by W E Rice, D E Hageman, and Hed Coleman, the plant employs over two dozen staff and wages about 70000 dollars annually. The facility, rebranded Laureleaf, will market two fuels Autofuel and high grade gasoline, both sulfur free, with Autofuel made from black oil for high octane performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Laurel
N. P
G.N
Burlington
Billings
Independent Refining Co
W. E. Rice
Great Falls
D. E. Hageman
Coutts
Hed. Coleman
Pt al
Esul
The
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting Notes and Local Gossip
The Lutheran Ladies Aid plans a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Chris Bay's home. George Smith visited from Grant on Tuesday. Miss Hope Mathews returns from Missoula after visiting relatives. The Methodist Aid Society announces a Thursday gathering at the church parlors if rain or at Mrs. Julia Selway's ranch if not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Chris Bay
Miss Hope
Mathews
Missoula
Methodist Aid* Society
Julia Selway
Notice to Creditors in Geisser Estate District Court
Creditors and all persons with claims against John Geisser deceased must exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Address to Dillon Montana law offices of J E Kelly, administrator Lee Hoern ing, Dillon, Montana, 14th day of June 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State OF
Montana
Beaverhead
John Geisser
Youchera
Lee Hoerning
Dillon
Court House
Deaverhead
Bertie Mathews
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Clerk and Recorder
Albert S. Baker
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ItHr American
Associaton
Dillon Postoffice
Melrose
Frank Birrer
Phil Andrege
Andregg
Parker
Madison County
Chas, Niblack
Fahrstore
Idaho Falls
Normal College
Hartwig
Dri Ernest H
Emi
Authority
Northwest. Bancorporation
Roy Stanfield—Hurt
Roy Stanfield
Argenta
William Cushings
Margaret Kallman
Butte
Harry Banks
Dave Moffett
Waldron Boger
Wendell
Beaverhead Abstract Co
United States
Alfred Hendrickson
Big Hole Basin
Deeds Dillmont Realty Company
Walter Crump
West Side
Dillmont Realty Company
Leona Anangst
Rife
William B. Thomas
N. J. Duhame
Christina Albersi
Ralph H. Cushing
Poindexter & Orr
Edwin
Aston Whitworth
George A.whitworth
Sheep Creek
William C. Orton
John L. Templeman
North Star
Louise Almy
Sebree Street
Blacktail Deer Creek
Margaret A. Graeter
Warren H. Graeter
Priscilla Smith
Ernest J. Dubie
Albertine Dubie
Sarah J. Yeaman
Cora Y. Rathbone
William McKinnon
Merle
Leslie Kellner
Sheep Creek Basin
Merle Smith
Mary B. Kenison
Bert Megquier
Claude Brown
Barnett
Frank Anangst
Dion P. Q. Malan
W. B. Lyons
Placer
Chinatown
R. L. Hollingsworth
George
Jim and
Ray
Ashworth
Bannack
F. F. Sinnott
L. W. Hoffman
Golden Wonder Lode
Blue Wing
Hurley Leach
el Toro Lode
Earl Johnson
Wichita
Kan
John Clark
Boston
George Smith
Grant
Joseph Reese
Pat
Ed Riston
Belfast
John Knowles
Preston
Eng
Mr. Roosevelt, Jr
C. C. Newman
Dillon, Mont
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
General Land Office
Hilary D. Tate
Seynwy, Nwysey
A. H, Stringham
Acti Register
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