Death Valley to the Union Pacific Route: Ghost City and Copper Peaks
An evocative travel sketch traverses Wyoming to Death Valley and Death Valley’s Furnace Creek. It notes the Union Pacific line, the Fed Reserve Bank, Brigham Young and Moroni, copper and mineral hides, and the perilous, sunburnt landscape. The piece laments limits of water, heat, and ghost towns while urging Americans to see the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Angel Mound
Moroni
Brigham Young
Fed Reserve Bank
Brigham
Angel Moroni
Federal ReiBank
Union Pacific Railroad
Alley
Death Valley
Telescope Peak
Battle Celebration Postponed in Big Hole Basin
Residents oppose the semi centennial Battle of the Big Hole events set for August 7. Commissioner J E Shaw, visiting Dillon, says haying season prevents full participation and a later date would be more logical while supporters back the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Hole
Large wolf pelt among winter furs captured in Medicine Lodge
Victor Westegaard of Armstead arrived Thursday with his winter catch including a huge wolf pelt trapped in the Medicine Lodge section. The animal is among the largest killed there in years and is believed to have preyed on several head of cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Westegaard
Armstead
Medicine Lodge
S A Williamson Passes to Beyond
Samuel A. Williamson longtime resident of Dillon died at his South Atlantic street home shortly before midnight Thursday after a sudden illness. He was born July 12 1858 in Du Quoin Illinois and taught before ranching in Leadore Idaho. Survived by wife Lulu Mulkey daughter Mrs. Fred Woodside sisters Mrs N M White and Mrs Bradley funeral held Sunday at Baptist church. Interment Mountain View cemetery. Funeral viewing at the Williamson home preceded services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Williamson
South Atlantic Street
Mr. Williamson
Duquon
Ill
Young Men’s College
Valparizo
Ind
Ilinois
N. M. White
Big Auction Sale 10 Slated for March 15 at Beaverhead Ranch
A large farm goods and livestock sale is planned at Beaverhead Ranch Company three miles south of Apex on Tuesday March 15. W. M. Harrness and R. M. Harrison will sell horses, mules, dairy cattle, hogs, turkeys, chickens, harness, wagon, hay baler, Fordson tractor, machines, and household items. Luther S. Smith acts as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Ranch Company
Apex
W. M.harrness
R. M. Harrison
Luther S. Smith
Tribune
Tribune Calendar of Local Events and Meetings
Calendar notices list events for March including performances at the Hartwig theater and meetings of civic groups. Activities span March 11 to March 17 with times at Hartwig Masonic halls odd fellows and various clubs and associations such as P T A Rotary Neighbors of Woodcraft and Rebekahs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Hartwig
Women’s Benefit Association
I. C. C. F. Hall
Masonic Hall
City Hall
Training School
Rotary Luuncheon
Andrus Hotel
Neighbors of
Woodcraft
I. C. O. F. Hall
Ladies Aid
M. E
Rebekahs
Legion Minstrels Play to Two Large Houses
The American Legion minstrel and vaudeville at the Hartwig theater drew two full crowds over two nights and was hailed as the best local post production. Performers included Anson Baxter and a strong chorus, with soloists such as Lawrence Price and Frank Thibodeau. Betty Roe Monte Melton and Terry Conklin led engaging acts, with supporting groups from the Baxter-Tonrey orchestra and local schools. Manager Paddock credited broad support and financial success for plans to build a new club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Hartwig Theater
Anson Baxter
George Melton
W. B. Hartwig
Jim McCollum
W. M. Stone
Lawrence Price
Frank Thibodeau
Paul Bransman
W. H. Stephan
Harry M. Johnson
Anaconda
Montana
al Jolson
Terry Browning
Betty Roe
Monte Melton
Terry
Terry Conklin
Harry Colfer
F. H. Bimrose
Otto Galloway
Howard Morse
Hugh Anderson
R. D. Curry
Tom Gilbert
Albert Baker
Kenneth Slack
Emerson Slack
A. H. Mcl*arland
Dell Lloyd
Dale Metlen
Edwin Whitworth
Ted McFadden
Baxter-Tonrey
Francis Tonney
Walter V. Grimes
Malcomb Stone
Ams
Annabel Hartwig
Valaura “Fairbanks
Vera May Hopkins
Aliie Keith
Margaret Galloway
Lolli- Pop-a-Too
Rolin Thibodeau
Edith Hanson
Georgia Metton
Naomi Hildreth
Eleanor Forsgren
Beryl Scully
Asvo
Normal College
Helen Mae Smith
Mayme Marzetta
Catherin Harrington
Loma Lee Wolverton
Genevieve Whealon
Florence Ring
Blanche Guilliott
Generva McGibboney
Edith Curry
Gladys Boetticher
Paddock
Beaverhead Post
Lerion
Modern Woodmen Free Dance At City Hall Saturday
Dillon camp of Modern Woodmen announces a free dance at city hall Saturday night to thank patrons for winter dances. Baxter Tonney orchestra will provide music. no admission charge. All are invited to attend for a good time.
New County Treasurer Takes Office After Election Victory
Miss Norah Connolley, elected county treasurer last fall, assumed duties at the courthouse Monday morning, succeeding Miss Bertie Mathews. Connolley is described as efficient and capable, with many friends confident in her administration of the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norah Connolley
Bertie Mathews
Miss Connolley
Steel Derrick to Start in Frying Pan Basin Drilling Project
Two carloads of drilling gear arrived in the city this week for the Frying Pan basin project led by Gerald Bostwick. The operation, near Crowley Hole, plans to begin before month’s end with a first well down to 3000 feet, under Hagenbarth Greene and Crowley Oil company leases.
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Frying Pan Basin
Gerald Bostwick
Wyoming
Montana
L. F. Sonntag
Auto
Casper
Sonntag
Frank Hagenbarth
Salt Lake City
Burton H. Greene
Los Angeles
Crowley Oil Company
Hagenbarth-Greene Company
National and
Crowley
Dillon to Host Big Horse Sale on March 25
George Ditty, listing two carloads of horses in Idaho and Utah, plans another large sale at the Dillon yards on March 25 after a February 28 auction proved successful. Horses suited for farm and ranch work drew strong demand and good prices, with Ditty aiming to top the previous sale. He will return to county with more stock for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ditty
Idaho
Utah
Dillon Yards
County Dads End Important Meeting Wed
Beaverhead Montana county commissioners met in Dillon on March 7 1927 with A L Anderson O C Gosman J E Shaw chair and Acting Clerk Albert S Baker. The February county work was approved and each commissioner authorized to inspect and direct road bridge and county building work in their districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Montana
Dillon
A. L. Anderson
O. C. Gosman
J. E. Shaw
Albert S. Baker
Mulaney Wins Judgment Against Roscoe Cornell and Others
A default judgment was entered in three civil suits brought by Tom Mulaney against FE O Selway Roscoe Cornell and others. The day’s docket also included Jim Webster v Foster et al being continued and a two hour verdict in John Buneu v Albert Schultz awarding $26.50 with no costs. The Montana Mercantile Co v Berg Christiansen was dismissed as settled and Vica Carrigan et al won a directed verdict restoring possession to Mrs Carrigan. Judge Lyman H Bennett presided with Leo Truax Lima and P Brenner excused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mulaney
FE. O. Selway
Roscoe Cornell
Jim Webster
R. E. Foster
John Buneu
Albert Schultz
Montana Mercantile Company
Berg Christiansen
John Peterson
Nels Nelson
Lyman H. Bennett
Virginia City
Vica W. Carrigan
Chevrolet Rep Makes Quick Salmon Trip in Flight
T J Casey Chevrolet representative for the western U S rushed to Salmon Idaho with Anson Baxter and A W Stevenson piloting Montana Air Service. Casey arrived in Dillon Thursday as demand for Chevrolet cars soars marking unprecedented sales in 1926. The party used a Waco plane to travel in one day, matching train costs, and showcased new body designs at Montana Auto Supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Casey
Chevrolet
United States
Anson Baxter
Montana Auto Supply Company
A. W. Stevenson
Montana Air Service
Salmon
Idaho
Chevrolet Company
Casey
Dillon
Montana Air Service Company
Waco
Civil suits dismissed or continued in Waldorf case
The docket shows two civil suits, Joe Rebich versus Martin Markovitch and Hany McKinster versus A. K. Prescott, dismissed as settled. The Waldorf company versus Sheriff Dan F. Mooney has been continued for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Rebich
Martin Markovitch
Hany McKinster
A. K. Prescott
The
Waldorf Company
Dan F. Mooney
Estimated hydro power available at 450 million units
The source states that total water power available is about 450 million horsepower, with roughly 30 million currently being utilized. This contrasts vast potential with limited existing use.
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Arthur Brisbane
America
Union’ Pacific
Gold Coast
Wade
Oregon
Washington
Spencer
Union Pacific
Stein
Earth
Panamint
Gabriel
Bnce
Frog Hill
Shaw
S. A. Williamson
Europe
Tribune Calendar
Legion Minstrels
Amatuer
Helen Jones
Marjorie Decker
Junior Fairbanks
Ruth Finsley
Jane Holtz
Billy Tait
Franklin Bayerd
Helen Shaffner
Jimmy Strube
Dorothy Irwin
Sailor’s
Betty Hall
Eileen—Jackson
Marion Wil
Crowley Hole
Rancn
Carrigan
Leo—Truax
Lima
P. Brenner
Grant
Chevrolet CO
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