Legion Show Best Seen Here at Hartwig Theatre
The Améric an Legion minstrel and vaudeville show drew two packed audiences in Dillon on a midweek run. Ed Duff led the merry minstrels with popular songs, jokes, and eight vaudeville acts featuring Scotty Tait, George Melton, the Browning Brothers, Maur een Desmond, and Master Edwin Pegram among others. Directors James Whelan, Alexander Tait, and Warren Galloway earned praise for staging the first Dillon production.
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Hartwig Theatre
Américan ‘Legion
Dillon
Ed Duff
George Melton
Maureen Desmond
Francis Bimrose
Jane Fryburg
Monte Melton
Bruce Christman
Beatrice Christman
Josephine Jones
Mary Snow
George Baker
Browning Brothers
Fred Carr
Wilma Colfer
Annabel Desmond
Mary McKeown
Dorothy Thomas
Fern Andrus
Harry Luchsinger
Madamoiselle Fifi
Edwin Pegram
Melton
Holmes
Legion Entertainment Committee
James Whelan
Alexander Tait
Warren Galloway
E. S. Duff
Dilon
First Baptist Church Bible School and Worship Schedule
Bible school at 10 am led by H. D. Gowen, superintendent. Morning worship at 11 o clock with theme After Discipleship What. P U meeting at 6 30 pm. Evening service at 7 30 pm with topic The Definite Call of the Gospel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
H. D. Gowen
Morming
P. U
Commissioner Best Resigns Beaverhead County Post
M Best former county commissioner of Beaverhead resigns effective immediately after approval by Judge Smith. Alvin L Anderson appointed to fill until January 1923. Anderson previously served as county commissioner in 1896 alongside Tom Barrett and W M Montgomery.
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A. L
Anderson
W. M. Montgomery
Wonder Man opens at High School theatre with Carpentier
Georges Carpentier stars in The Wonder Man a Robertson Cole production directed by John G. Adolfi showing at the High School theatre for two days. Critics praised Carpentier’s superb acting and the film’s blend of love mystery and boxing scenes filmed before a studio crowd of over two thousand.
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Washington
Robertson-Cole
Georges Carpentier
Idol
France
John G. Adolfi
Carpentier
Atlantic
Carp
Fred Carr
American Legion
Fruin building moved to new Idaho Bannack site
The Fruin building formerly on Montana street opposite the depot was moved Tuesday to lots owned by the Masonic Fraternal Society at Idaho and Bannack streets. The city council heard the petition Wednesday and referred it to the fire and order committee with power to grant if no legal objections. Louis Michelson will operate a tailor shop in the building.
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Fruin
Montana Street
Masonic Fraternal Society
Idaho and
Bannack Streets
Fire and Order Committee
Louis Michelson
Truax and Polk Seek Lima to Centennial Road Repair
Charles E. Truax and Lima Ledger editor Mr Polk urged the county commissioners to repair the Lima to Centennial valley road. Commissioner Gosman and Engineer Chapman plan an inspection trip to determine the work needed for a passable road.
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Charles E. Truax
Mr. Polk
Lima
Inauguration Day Bridge Luncheon Hosted at Bishop Home
Mrs Alvan Anderson Mrs Clark Anderson Mrs John Bishop and Miss Jean Bishop hosted a bridge luncheon on March fourth at Mrs Bishop's home. Guests found seats by cards bearing portraits of chief executives and cabinet members. Decorations featured flags and red white snapdragons in vases tied with blue tulle. About fifty ladies attended.
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Alvan Anderson
Clark Anderson
John Bishop
Jean Bishop
Dillon Defeats Philipsburg in Beavers’ Warmup Victory
Dillon Beaverhead team overwhelmed Philipsburg 28 to 8 in a fast game last Friday. Wyman Smith led with 10 points, while W. Smith and Hildreth starred for Dillon and Wyburn and Hatfield anchored Granite County. The win served as preparation for the state tournament as several players concluded home careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg
Dillon
Granite County High
Beaverhead
Ryburn
Hatfield
W. Smith
Hildreths
American Legion
Carmicael
A. Smith
Franklin
W. Page
Social Evening Hosts and Visiting Guests
Mr Clark entertained the Junior convocation cast at his home last Friday with attendees Muriel Riley Aleta Sigler Gladys Fleming Mary Sullivan Ruth Arrison Winifred Hall Gale Tidland Olive Featherman Mary Quigley of Anaconda visited cousin Mary O'Donnell. Dr Finch returned from Atlantic City after National Education Association meetings and trips to New York City Detroit Chicago and Washington DC where he saw President Harding inaugurate. A dinner at Mr Clark's home honored Florence Patterson and Mr Clark before his New York City visit next quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Clark
Muriel Riley
Aleta Sigler
Gladys Fleming
Mary Sullivan
Ruth Arrison
Winifred Hall
Gale Tidland
Olive Featherman
Finch
Atlantic City
N. J
Department of Superintendents
National Education Association
W. C. A. Cabinet
Clark
Florence Patterson
New York City
Stud ents Association meeting reviews bills after session
An important meeting of the Stud ents Association was held last Friday with several bills voted upon. After adjournment Coach Knudson thanked students and citizens of Dillon for loyal support to the basketball team this season.
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Knudson
Dillon
High School Students Travel to Bozeman for Dil Jon-Boys Show
Several students from the high school plan a trip to Bozeman to see the Dil Jon boys carry ff brother champion act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Dil Jon
Carry
A Federal Land Tax Proposal Sparks Outcry
The Ralston-Nolan bill would impose a federal land tax starting at ten thousand dollars on holdings, a move critics call class legislation. Opponents say it targets farm wealth, harms production, and resembles tax schemes that favor bonds over land capital.
System to Cut Road Expenses Plans Cautious County Work
County commissioners will limit road projects to essentials to keep roads passable this year. Commissioner Gosman introduces daily reports for foremen and workers detailing time spent, work type, location, and fuel use to enforce strict accountability.
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Board of County Commissioners
Gosmian
Gosman
Ralph McFadden Delights In Second Piano Recital
The Warren area audience heard Ralph McFadden present his second piano recital at Dana Institute of Music last Wednesday. He performed from memory a program spanning Bach to Mendelssohn with graceful touch and expressive tone. Beatrice Fischer assisted as soprano, delivering an excellent vocal contribution.
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Waren
Ohio
F. C. McFadden
Ralph
Dana Institute of Music
Warren
Ralph Mcfadden
Ralph Meladden
Bach
Beethoven
Chopin
Waener
S Brassin
Mendelssohn
McFadden
Wapner Brass
Ralph Mefadden
Beatrice Fischer
Annual Dillon Horse Sale Dates Set for March 21 22
The Dillon Horse Sales company yard near the fair grounds will host the annual spring sale on March 21 and 22. Buyers travel from across the country to bid on a large selection of horses in fine condition, with strong expectations of good bargains and a large crowd anticipated.
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Dillon
Dillon Horse Sales Company
Fair Ground
California Saloon: Unemployed Seek Home and Fair Wages
A Californian criticizes the state’s 50 000 jobless for demanding high wages. Builders report carpenters painters bricklayers plumbers paid ten dollars a day for eight hours, while common shovelers earn six fifty. He argues a five to six thousand dollar home is affordable if wage scales drop to brass tacks and workers are paid for honest effort.
Armstead Shopper Mrs. Bichler Spotted in Dilton
Mrs W H Bichler of Armstead was seen shopping in Dilton yesterday marking a routine social commerce moment in the town.
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Armstead
Dilton
District Court Fines Total Six Hundred Dollars
Judge J. C. Smith presided after a two month absence in California. Six moonshine and gambling offenders were fined. A bootlegger and a moonshiner received 100 fines and 10 days in jail. Frazier Rising Hahn Prelat faced charges with varying penalties. Hahn’s fine was suspended for war record and Prelat for marriage. Officers arrested around 1:00 am Sunday. card table with cards and chips was seized.
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J. C. Smith
California
John Howe
Maiden Rock
Fryburg
Jack Frazier
Joe Rising
Frank Hahn
Jim Prelat
Metlen
Frazier
Mach
Hahn
Prelat
D A R Fourth Anniversary Observed by Scaverhead Chapter
The D A R Scaverhead Chapter celebrated its fourth anniversary on Tuesday evening March 8 with a lunch for twelve hosted by Mesdames J J Morse and T D Olmsted at Mrs Morse's home. Members shared Irish stories or March related historical events. Miss Carolyn White recalled the chapter's origin and Mrs Bimrose summarized the Provincetown Percentenary. Names listed include Mrs J F Morse Mrs Olmsted Mrs L Poindexter Mrs Bishop Mrs Walker Miss Nash Mrs Stephan Miss White Mrs Alvan L Anderson and Mrs Weenink.
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Scaverhead
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
J. J. Morse
T. D. Olmsted
O'Elock
Morse
Carolyn White
Bimrose
Provincetown
J. FE. Morse
Olmsted
L. Poindexter
Bishop
Walker
Nash
Stephan
White
Alvan L. Anderson
Weenink
China Life Saving Stamps To Aid Millions In Distress
A national drive urges Americans to buy life saving stamps for China as 15 million are starving and food shortages bite. stamps cost 3 cents per day 1 dollar per month 5 dollars to harvest season 25 pounds saves a family and sales run March 18 19 and the following week at county booths and church offices.
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America
China
Missionary Societies
Play Month at the Normal College Highlights Student Otis
Junior class members presented Stuart Walker’s Six, Who Pass While the Lentils Boil as a substitute convocation on Thursday. Saturday, March 19, features Janette Mark's The Merry Cuckoo and Jerome K. Jerome's When Greek Meets Greek with The Flirt. The college touts high quality plays that educate and entertain.
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Stuart Walker
Janette Mark
Jerome. K. Jerome
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Legion
Scotty” Tait
Best
Wonder Man
J. Smith
M. Smith
Warren Shaw
Rodgers and
Gilbert
LeRoy W. Beam
State Athletic Board
Beam
Albert Baker
Francis Cashmore
Victory Carrigan
Hugh Scully
Paul Juare
Henry Wilcomb
J. Hildreth
L. Page
Girls’ Glee Club
J. A. Parks
Nei
Thurman
Glee Club
Mary Quigley
Anaconda
Mary O’donnell
DIST
Smith
D.A. R
Normal College
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