City approves bid for Austin engine and sprinkler system
After bids from six firms, the city council accepted the F. B. Connelly bid of about 5000 for a ten ton gasoline engine with roller grader and a 700 gallon sprinkler tank. The Austin double cylinder engine was selected over a steam option for lower overhead costs and quicker delivery.
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Street and Alley
F. B. Connelly Company
Billings
Austin
John Sommers
Beaverhead National Forest
Argenta
Forest Commission
Good Government Club
Fire and Order Committee
Rodgers
Justice of Peace Courts
Portland stock market logistics show gains after slow open
In Portland Oregon on March 20 cattle offerings reached about 900 head. Early trading was slow with prices down 10 to 15 cents, but late activity rallied and closed near last week’s levels. Prime grain fed steers hit $9.85, matched the yard record, with many runs in the $8.50 to $9.00 range. Hogs traded about ten cents higher. prime light hogs at $14.50, typical sales $14.25 to $14.40. Sheep and lambs showed light volume. lambs $12.75 to $13.10, yearling wethers $11.25 to $11.75.
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Portland
Ore
Good Government club session on municipal powers talk
The Good Government club held a Tuesday meeting with John Collins explaining the organization and lawmaking powers of municipalities. Members endorsed a Better Motion Pictures plan to post approved film lists in public spaces and noted support for Hartwig. Plans for a children's matinee Alice in Wonderland are near completion with a March 31 rest room tea invite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Government Club
John Collins
Better Motion Pictures Committee
Hartwig
New Security State Bank to Open April First
Daily arrivals push the Security State bank toward a April first opening. A burglar proof safe, described as globular in form and made from Manard manganese steel, was installed this week. The lock, a triple movement time device, is marketed as explosion and drill resistant and sledge hammer proof. Articles of incorporation set capital at $20 000 with C. C. Thornton as president Pearl S. Smith as vice president C. F. Baily as cashier and R. H. Ryburn Nels Nelson as directors.
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Security State Bank
C. C. Thornton
Pearl S. Smith
C. F. Baily
R. H. Ryburn
Nels Nelson
Tire Shop Opens At Dillon Block Lease
Dillon Tire & Rubber has leased a brick building south of Broller Paint Shop and began operations this week. The new shop marks an expansion in local automotive services with immediate customer access and shop fixtures installed.
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Dillon Tire & Rubber
Staudaher Dies of Typhoid at Curtis Hospital
Nicholas M. Staudaher died at Curtis hospital last Saturday of typhoid fever after a period of illness. Born July 3, 1867, he lived on a Beaverhead Valley ranch and served as county stock inspector before returning to ranching and later managing the Deputy Meat Market in Dillon. He left a widow Emma Messlein and two children Frederick and Catherine, plus four brothers and three sisters. The funeral was at St Rose Catholic church, with burial in Mountain View cemetery.
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Nicholas M. Staudaher
Beaverhead Valley
George Staudaher
Bishop
Dillon
Emma Messlein
Frederick M
Catherine Hollie
George J
William
Boise
Idaho
John
Alder
Francis
Anaconda
EH. H
Brundage
H. A. Kaiser
Rowan
St. Rose Catholic Church
Father Foley
Mountain View
Staudaker
Naval Recruiting Station Opens in Dillon
J. W. Claxton, chief turret captain from Salt Lake City, arrived at Dillon the first of the week and established a naval recruiting office. Rooms over the post office have been leased for the station.
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J. W. Claxton
Salt Lake City
Dillon
Mountain Lion Carcass Exhibited At Klein’s Store
An unusually large mountain lion carcass was on display at Klein’s store on Wednesday after being killed Tuesday by Blanch Branfield near Farilin. The mounted specimen drew local attention from residents and shoppers.
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Klein’s
Blanch Branfield
Farilin
Saw Mill Accident Near Monida Leaves Worker Hurt
C H Marstin operator of a nearby saw mill suffered a severe accident Monday morning when the mill power surged as he leaned over the blade. The teeth cut a pelvic bone and rectal area but did not sever major organs or vessels. He was brought to Magnus hospital in Dillon for treatment and faces a long recovery. Mrs Marstin joined him.
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C.H. Marstin
Monida
Dillon
Magnus Hospital
Local notices and social notes from Dillon county area
J H Nave sells tobacco warehouse and plans to move to Dillon for new business. Mrs Dan Little returns from Salt Lake City. Services set for Stone Creek schoolhouse at 3 pm next Sunday led by Rev H G Humphrey. E J Harkness reports light snow in Sheep Creek basin. Born March 16 in Bay City Michigan a son Richard Clark to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Gilbert of Dillon. Mrs Charles Burden travels to Dillon for ill mother Mrs Craig Cornell. mother improving. E Provost visits Butte for wife illness in hospital. Mr and Mrs F M Frysgurg visit Dillon on way to Great Falls. Women voters plan to caucus at city hall Tuesday night amid Idege numbers.
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J. H. Nave
C. W. Hudson
Kentucky
Dillon
Dan Little
Salt Lake City
Stone Creek
H. G. Humphrey
E. J. Harkness
Sheep Creek Basin
Harkness
Bay City
Michigan
Wilbur Gilpert
Richard Clark
Charles, Burden
Upper Horse Prairie
Craig Cornell
E. Provost
Butte
F. M. Frysgurg
Great Falls
California
Russell
Miss Gussie York Dies in Spokane at 21
Miss Gussie York aged 21 died in a Spokane hospital after travel from Dillon Anaconda. Her mother Mrs M H York and sister Mrs Fréd Moore were with her. York, a native of Dillon, spent much of her life in Anaconda and Dillon where she attended public schools and worked for J H Strain & Co. Sympathies are offered by many friends and relatives.
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Henry Hackett
Spokane
Gussie York
Anaconda Standard
M. H. York
Portland
Ore
Miss York
Dillon
Anaconda
J. H. Strain & Co
Fréd Moore
York
Maine
Four Aldermen Candidates Filed for City Election
Four certificates of nomination were filed with the city clerk naming E. Ray Mosher and Thomas E. Luebbeh for the Frat ward and H. F. P. Best and Vrank H. Garver for the fourth ward as Guizan's party candidates. The slate pledges to increase city efficiency with focus on water and streetlight questions, and the city caucus is expected to endorse these nominations.
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E. Ray Mosher
Thomas E. Luebbeh
H. FP. Best
Vrank H. Garver
Guizan’s
Opposed Automatic Retiring of Judges Debate in Congress
Washington report notes Sen Le Baron B Colt of Rhode Island opposed a plan to force judges to retire at 70 and replace them. He says it would raise judge numbers and degrade incumbents. Other items include criticism of espionage laws, ad hoc advertising in the Congressional Record, and Rep Edward W Gray backing a Lincoln Memorial bronze tablet.
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Washington
Mar
le Baron B. Colt
Rhode Island
Cold
Congress
Executive
Jhousa
Lincoln
Edward W. Gray
New Jersey
Lincoln Memorial
Gettsburg
Gray
Lectures, teachers and notices mark local convocation
Convocation featured Prof Clark and Rev Humphrey discussing education and moral development. Miss Quidema and Miss Hails are home ill with measles. The Fairchilds quartet performed the sixth lyceum number. Miss Chandler will teach in Gibbons Montana starting April. Ellen Corregan out with mumps. Rural methods talk by Lee Light at convocation. Easter styles advertised at Dillon Children’s Shop. A. W. Hunt Piano Co. rep visits Dillon, notes price increases and available stock from $50 to $100 on used instruments. at Medlen Hotel through week end.
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Clark
Humphrey
Methodist Church
Anna Quidema
Cora
Eliza Chandler
Gibbons
Montana
Ellen Corregan
Lee R. Light
Dillon
Mr. Hunt
A.W. Hunt Piano Co
Butte
Hunt
Gilbert Ranch Enlarged Near Dillon
Elza Murray ranch of about 700 acres adjoining Gilbert Livestock was bought by the latter company. The tract lies roughly six miles north of Dillon and changing hands for around $40,000.
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Gilbert
Elza Murray
Gilbert Livestock Company
Dillon
Salvation Army Seeks Aid for Orphans Fund
A Salvation Army representative visited town this week to solicit support for the Army's orphan fund.
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Salvation Army
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Charles Wilson
Beaverhead Abstract Company
Pearl I. Smith
East Bannack Street
W. T. Bucher
Marguerite Cushing
Portland Stock Market
Aya Pln
Chapin
St. Louis Republic
Staudaher
Curtis Hospital
Buzz Sam
Gussie York 7
Citizen’s Party
Congressional Record
South
Senate
Committee On
Albert B. Cumming
Iowa
Cummins
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