City Council Debates Robb Property Purchase For City Hall
City aldermen weigh whether to buy the Robb lot for a city hall. An error in the title abstract delays action as legal arguments and parliamentary questions unfold. Meanwhile, the fire department seeks gear and a relief fund. Spargo lectures on infant mortality. Mrs. Pendergast family returns from the East.
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David Robb
Bennett
Wedum
Barry
Robb
G. T. Paul
Paul
Eliel
Olmsted
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Fire and Order Committee
Fire Department
Fire Department Relief Association of
Dillon
Haines
Bitter Cry of the Child Lectured by John Spargo
On Saturday evening at Normal College, author John Spargo spoke on social problems delivering a lecture titled The Bitter Cry of the Child. The talk addressed child welfare issues and reforms.
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Normal College
The
John Spargo
Everglades land report boosts Dillon interest
Dr. Edwin Doty returning from Florida brings Everglades soil samples and a positive investment report. He cites rich muck dirt, Florida drainage plans, and a 200 mile canal project funded to lower Lake Okeechobee water, linking canals to Everglades drainage.
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Edwin Doty
American Falls
Idaho
Dillon
Florida
Everglades
State of Florida
Hand Amputation After Roping Accident Near Ronan
Roscoe Taylor, raised in Dillon, northeast of Ronan, lost the thumb of his right hand when roping a horse. While stopping the animal he ran around a tree. the rope twisted and pulled off the thumb at the first joint. Dr. Hall performed initial treatment and a further bone removal to save the hand with Dr. Putney assisting. He returned to town Wednesday to have the hand dressed and was reported as progressing well.
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Roscoe Taylor
Ronan
Hall
Putney
Ronan Pionfeer
Mr. Taylor
W. T. Taylor
Dillon
Offerings for Starving Millions in China Urged at St James
In response to the presidents appeal for famine relief in China the St James church asks members to give at morning services next Sunday to aid the starving millions in the famine stricken district.
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United States
China
St. James ‘Church
Larned Leads American Davis Cup Team for Australia
William A. Larned will join Beals C. Wright and Maurice McLaughlin on the American Davis Cup squad to challenge the Australians in Australia. The United States seeks its fourth decisive victory in a seven match format with Larned in singles and Wright and McLaughlin in doubles. Larned, a seven time national champion at age thirty nine, has long been urged by American tennis enthusiasts to compete.
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William A. Larned
Australia
Beals C. Wright
Maurice McLaughlin
Larned
United States
Wright
McLaughlin
Scenic Theater Amateur Winners Crowd Scenic
Mabel Melvyn won first prize at the Scenic amateur performance last Friday. Ruth Stoller and Esther Stoller with Edna Rederd and Arthur Campeau placed in the top four. Saturday night junior contestants saw Leanore Johnson win first prize with Raymond Stratton second and Edward O'Brien third.
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Mabel Melvyn
Ruth
Esther Stoller
Edna Rederd
Arthur Campeau
Leanore Johnson
Raymond Stratton
Edward O'Brien
Butte
Pound weight law prompts local butter weighing
The state inspector enforces weighing rules. A Dillon merchant sold two packages of butter totaling two pounds to a customer asking for two pounds. One package did not weigh a pound, prompting a letter cautioning the merchant to weigh each pound before purchase. The merchant plans to weigh every pound of butter.
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Dillon
Board Takes Up Road Matter In County Session
The county board discussed a petition for a west side railroad crossing road to Dillon from the northern crossing, contingent on Selway bridge reconstruction long condemned. They also reviewed a Centennial valley petition to connect Blacktail Deer Creek road with the Lakeview area main road. Viewers were appointed to assess the route, which could become part of a future park to park drive shortening Dillon travel and enabling circular trips.
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Board of County Commissioners
Court House
Dillon
Selway Bridge
Centennial Valley
Blacktail Deer Creek
Lakeview
Park To Park
Armstead
Lima
Monida
Condition Of Orphans Home Sparks State Officials Meeting
Deputy state humane officer Will Cave returned from Twin Bridges where he met Walter Shobe newly named Superintendent of the orphan home and former humane officer. Cave sought guidance on his new duties and emphasized the value of Shobe’s advice.
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Will Cave
Twin Bridges
Walter Shobe
Cave
Shobe
Reform at State Home Sparks Adoption Drive and Open Positions
Superintendent Shobe has reorganized the home abolishing whipping and improving conditions. With 154 children, the institution seeks to place six or seven boys aged 14 to 16 and several girls with good families who will provide schooling. Other healthy children are available for adoption. inquiries can be made to Superintendent Shobe.
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Shobe
Minstrel Show Bounces Between Colorado Dillon and Auditorium
Minstrels cancel in Normal auditorium by governor Norris and state board but vow to proceed. Carpenters remodel the Dillon theater stage and floor to host the March 22 show with a repeat on March 23. Proceeds fund Dillon baseball for the coming season.
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Norris
Normal College
State Board of Education
Dillon Theater
Dillon
Council Confers With Firemen Over Fire Department
Dillon volunteers meet at Montana Auto with councilmen to discuss boosting firemen from 22 to about 35 who serve without pay. Fire Chief seeks changes before ordinance is ready for first reading at the next regular meeting.
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Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Montana Auto
Is Legally Dead. Emmet Marcellous Believed Gone
Mary Marcellous petitioned for letters of administration after the disappearance of Emmet Marcellous a rancher and sheepman from Garneill. He left November 8 1900 for a sheep location was seen November 14 at Lodge Grass and vanished thereafter despite searches and investigations. The court granted the petition declaring him dead and the estate falls to his widow.
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Lewistown
Emmet Marcellous
Garneill
Mary Marcellous
Marcellous
Lodge Grass
Mr and Mrs George Visit Dillon Saturday
Mr and Mrs George were in Dillon on Saturday for an unspecified visit, with no further details provided about purpose or duration.
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Mrs. George
Dillon
Cattle Losses Seen as Worst Winter in 20 Years
A Montana stockman tells the Helena Record that this winter is the worst in two decades with wolves killing hundreds of cattle. He locates the disaster across many counties from Fort Benton to Valley, Dawson, and Custer, noting deep snow, icy ground, and open-range exposure. Sheepmen fared better due to hay, while cattle shipments next fall may be record low as the industry shifts.
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Helena
Fort Benton
Dakota Line
Chouteau, Hill, Blaine
Valley County
Dawson
Custer
Judith River
Missouri
Dakota
Montana
Beaverhead County Fair Directors Await Date Decision
Beaverhead County Fair association directors meet with W. C. Orr Roscoe Cornell J H Gilbert Geo M Tash Nels Nelson Geo W Dart and Alf Decker. Harry Gilbert elected president Roscoe Cornell vice president. Date for the yearly exhibit not decided. secretary position undetermined. Directors seek independent fair if attractions can be secured.
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Beaverhead County
Broken Hip Incident During Practice At Opera House
Taylor Bradley, a high school senior en route to graduation, broke his hip while practicing basketball in the opera house last Thursday night. The jury details are unclear due to garbled text and unclear causation.
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Taylor Bradley
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