Missing Man Found in Well Near Melrose Skeleton identified by stockings
Skeleton of Paul Peasanti, 58, found in an abandoned well on the Peasanti ranch 26 miles north of Dillon. Identification came from rubber stockings Peasanti wore for varicose veins. Police continued a nationwide search for Joseph Goretti, 35, once a ranch hand, amid links to a 1923 disappearance. The skull shows possible head injury before being dumped in the well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Peasanti
Peasanti
Dillon
Joseph Goretti
Goretti
Revised schedule of light rates filed after PUC hearing
A Public Utilities Commission hearing in the court room addressed Union Electric rates for electric service. Commission members Leonard C. Young Sam Ross and KE Toomey reviewed a revised rate schedule, with Union Electric given 10 days to protest. Fred Buck the state engineer testified on valuation and service conditions. Harry Turner, company president, was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
Union Electric Company
Leonard C. Young
Sam Ross
KE. G. Toomey
Fred Buck
Harry Turner
Pioneer miner and rancher David F. Wampler dead at 79
David F. Wampler, pioneer miner and rancher of the Big Hole basin, died March 25 at his daughter’s home in Butte after eight months of illness. He was 79, arriving in Butte on its fifty fifth anniversary, and will be buried in Wisdom cemetery. Survived by wife, one son, four daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David F. Wampler
Big Hole Basin
W. E. Brink
Butte
Big Hole
Mr. Wampler
Wisdom
Charles Miller Dies After Brief Illness in Dillon
Charles Miller age 65 died at Barrett hospital on Wednesday morning after a brief illness. He worked as a cook in Dillon for several years and claimed no known relatives. He said he was a native of Maine. The funeral was held at Brundage chapel and burial followed in Mountain View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miller
Barrett Hospital
Dillon
Maine
Brundage Chapel
Mountain View
Pepita Operetta Pleases Big Normal College Crowd
The Normal college dramatics class presented Pepita on Friday and Saturday evenings. The Mexican operetta drew full houses and received enthusiastic praise for the cast’s charming performance and overall production quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepita
Normal College
Rev Loft Wins Suit Over Bozeman Liquor Raid
The Rev E E Loft of a Presbyterian church returned from Bozeman after being named as a codefendant in a $15,000 suit. The case, brought by victims of a liquor raid linked to Loft during his tenure at Three Forks, was decided in favor of the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Loft
The
Presbyterian Church
Bozeman
Loft
Three Forks
Lima Caucus Nominates Single Mayor Candidate
Ed Gleed received the sole mayoral nomination at a Lima caucus held last Monday evening. Anna L. Pierce and Ralph A. Harding were nominated for the first aldermanic ward, Gordon Bradford and J. L. Lewis for the second ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gleed
Lima
Anna L. Pierce
Ralph A. Harding
Gordon Bradford
J. L. Lewis
Nursing Committee Changes in Beaverhead Red Cross
At a Beaverhead County Red Cross nursing committee meeting in the Andrus hotel on Tuesday March 23 chairwoman Mrs A L Anderson resigned and Mrs Tom Gilbert was chosen to succeed her. The panel will guide county public health nursing for the coming year with members including Mrs Ted Woodward Fish Trap Miss Alice Ros county superintendent of schools and several others with county representatives to be chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
F. H. Best
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Clark Anderson
F. C. McFadden
Joe Shaw
Bristow
LeRoy Arnott
Bowen
Schultz Leaves Selway Co to Join Schultz Cattle Venture
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schultz and children visit W. W. Thibadeau before moving to Sheridan to establish their new home. Mr. Schultz resigns as vice president and general manager of Selway Sheep Co after eight years, still holds stock, and will partner with O. A. Schultz in a cattle business tied to extensive livestock holdings in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Schultz
W. W. Thibadeau
Sheridan
Schultz
Selway Sheep Co
Sehway Sheep Co
O. A. Schultz
This
Madison County
Court notes on alimony relief and estate administration
An order in Dorothy Merritt versus Bert Merritt released the defendant from further alimony to the plaintiff. Judge H G Rodgers heard objections to the Eugenie Koppermits estate. Annie F E Nelson administers the estate and James S Banks was given leave to file a petition for letters of administration. Hearing postponed to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Merritt
Bert Merritt
H. G. Rodgers
Eugenie Koppersmitt
Annie FE. Nelson
James S. Banks
Pioneer ancestors help make history in centennial valley
An in depth survey of Henry Wetmore a Civil War veteran and pioneer resident of the Centennial valley notes his birth in New York in 1848 service at Gettysburg and other battles his work as a pilot on the Ohio river the first oil well era in Pennsylvania and a long ranching and lodge operation in Montana. It also traces his ancestral ties to George Washington and the American flag’s capture era highlighting a family with a noted role in early US history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wetmore
Centennial Valley
Carrie Burles
State Normal College
Wetmore
New York
Ohio River
Mark Twain
Pennsylvania
America
Johnnie
Utah
Silver Star
Mont
Iron Rode
Territory
Twin Bridges
Mr. Wetmore
Cecil
Upper
Bedrock Lake
United States
George Washington
New York City
Streb's Murderer Held for Los Angeles Crime
J A Nelson, once sentenced in 1911 for the Melrose deputy sheriff slaying of Chas Streb, is back before courts for a Los Angeles crime. He served about ten years, was pardoned by Gov Dixon, and later disappeared until LA authorities sought his record. Nelson shot Streb as he tried to arrest him and a companion at a dance, then fled on a freight train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Nelson
Chas. Streb
Melrose
Los Angeles
Nelson
J. M. Dixon
Butte
Streb
Nelton
Dillon
Erwin
Dolan
Mrs Lasich Returns to Dillon From California Visit
Mrs. Catherine Lasich returned to Dillon Saturday from Glendale California where she visited her two daughters Miss Anna Lasich and Mrs Earl Ogelvie for six weeks. Anna Lasich accompanied her home and will spend time visiting family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Lasich
Dillon
Glendale
California
Anna Lasich
Earl Ogelvie
Lasich
Anna
Plead Not Guilty To Sale Of Intoxicants
Armed with a warrant officers searched the E. T. Webster home on the east side and found a small still mash and several gallons of finished liquor. Mr and Mrs Webster were arrested and arraigned before Judge L P Phillips entering a plea of no guilty and released on $500 bonds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Mooney
Kellum
E. T. Webster
Two Committed to AYSLUM in Sanity Commission
George Wilke of Big Hole basin and George Williams of this city were examined by a sanity commission of Doctors Walker Stephan and Poind after Tuesday afternoon and found unbalanced. They were committed to the state sanitarium at Warm Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilke
Big Hole Basin
George Williams
Walker, Stephan
Poind
Warm Springs
Mrs Conger Party Travels to Anaconda Sundays
Mrs James Conger and daughters Lillian and Hazil with Leonard Innes and William Backus motored to Anaconda Sunday to visit relatives and friends. They report a very enjoyable trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Conger
Lillian
Hazil
Leonard Innes
William Backus
Anaconda
Paul Judge Plans Forestry Course After Dillon Visit
Paul Judge, a student at the State University in Salt Lake City, traveled to Dillon on Tuesday to visit his family. He will then proceed to Missoula to enroll in a forestry course at the State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Judge
State University
Salt Lake City
Dillon
Missoula
The
Forest Week Proclaimed by President Coolidge for April 18 24
President Coolidge designates April 18 to 24 as American Forest Week highlighting federal forestry efforts and responsible land use. He notes improved use of forests by industries and landowners and cites Canada's parallel forest week in a joint emphasis on conservation. Seats for Moroni Olsen play go on sale next Monday noon at the Thomas Bookstore with matinee and evening shows at Norman College Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Moroni’ Olsen
Dillon
Norman College
Hannah
America
Butte Miner
Butte
Coolidge
United States Department
Canada
Poultry Venture Near Dillon Plans Large Scale Start
Hiod Hansen bought four acres east of the Normal college from Tlugh MccCaleb and expects to begin a large scale poultry operation this spring. He will build a modern residence on the property and establish the business near Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiod Hansen
Tlugh MccCaleb
Normal College
Mir Hansen
Tainted Money Topic Discussed by Dillon Wrangler Club
Attorney John Collins read a paper titled Tainted Money in Public Benefactions at the Dillon Wrangler's club meeting. An open discussion followed the presentation, noted as carefully studied. A future meeting may cover prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Collins
Dillon Wrangler’s Club
Services at Melrose Preaches by Rev Grimstead
The Rev. P. S. Grimstead of Missoula will conduct preaching at the Presbyterian church in Melrose next Sunday. A pre Easter service is planned along with morning and evening Easter day services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. S. Grimstead
Missoula
Presbyterian Church
Melrose
Nine Students Qualify for State Music Meet
Nine Joundhead high school students have qualified for the state music meet in Kalispell. A recital will be held late next week once funding is secured. The selected group includes Margaret David Martha Opp Elmer Peterson Ralph I Smith with Anthony Connolly as accompanist and Dan Henneberry Joe Savinkis Joe Smith Helen Katherine Ballard. Martha Opp will also enter the violin contest.
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Joundhead
Dillon
Kalispell
Margaret David
Martha Opp
Elmer Peterson
Ralph I. Smith
Anthony Connolly
Dan Henneberry
Joe Savinkis
Joe Smith
Helen Katherine Ballard
Masquerade Dance At Point of Rocks School House
A large Dillon crowd enjoyed a Saturday night masquerade at the Point of Rocks school house. Miss Yvonne Magnus won the ladies prize for a black and white chorus girl costume, while Ivo M. Birrer of Blaine took the gentlemen’s prize with an Indian chief outfit.
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Point of Rocks
Local visitors stay with Miss Cahill and Henry Cahill
Mrs Henry Stone and Mrs Charles Metzel of the Ruby Valley were house guests last weekend at the home of Miss Fannie Cahill and Henry Cahill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stone
Charles Metzel
Ruby Valley
Fannie Cahill
Henry Cahill
Ruth Gelhaus Heads to Basin to Visit Sister Mary
Miss Ruth Gelhaus departed Thursday for Basin to spend several days with her sister Mary Gelhaus who is teaching there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Gelhaus
Basin
Mary
Hamill Returns from East Business Trip to New York
H. J. Hamill returns from a week long business trip to New York City and other eastern points. He notes Montana weather is much finer than in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Hamill
New York City
Montana
East
Alleged Horse Thief Arrested Near Rigby
Bert Bell charged with stealing a horse saddle and bridle from William Downing of Dell last Saturday. He was arrested near Rigby Idaho Tuesday and brought to Dillon Thursday. Bell pleaded guilty at arraignment and was bound over to district court on $2000 bond. The horse and articles were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bell
William Downing
Dell
Rigby
Idaho
Dillon
Dan Mooney
Justice Court
Locomotive strikes coupe at Reeder street crossing
A Ford coupe carrying Mrs W K Hall and her daughter was struck by a locomotive at the Reeder street crossing last Monday shortly after noon. The engine was brought to a halt quickly and the car sustained only slight damage with no injuries to the occupants.
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Reeder Street
W. K. Hall
Canned Heat Jag Leads to Arrests in County
Tim Riley and Charles Leabo were jailed after a drunken spree in which they confessed attempting to secure artificial enthusiasm through imbibing canned heat. They spent the night in the county jail. next morning they appeared steadier. Special Agent Joe Hall arrested George Karnick and Alex St. Peter for vagrancy and trespassing in the railroad yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Riley
Charles Leabo
Sheriff Mooney
Chief Nelson
Joe Hall
George Karnick
Alex St. Peter
Grand Opera Attendance Noted by Dillon Residents
Among Dillon residents who attended the Carmen performance in Butte on Tuesday evening were Mos A. Hazelbaker and many married and widowed Dunn family members. The group included Mrs. J. Gilbert, Mrs. TD. A. Galt, Mrs. W. H. Stephan, Mrs. Kupene Bond, plus Mrs. A. T. McFarland, Mrs. A. S. Waldorf, Mrs. J. F. E. Morse, Mrs. A. G. Williams, Mrs. W. G. Gilbert, Mrs. Roscoe Cornell, Mrs. George Lovell, the Misses Clara and Millie Adams, Bertha Huber, Agnes V. Ried, and couples Anson Baxter, W. M. Stone, and Mrs. Fred Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Butte
Carmen
San Carlos
Mos . A. Hazelbaker
J. 1B
Gilbert
TD. A. Galt
W. HL. Stephan
Kupene Bond
A. T. McFarland
A. S. Waldorf
J. FE. Morse
A. G. Williams
W. G. Gilb Vt
Roscoe Cornell
George Lovell
Clara
Millie Adams
Bertha Huber
Agnes V. Ried
Anson Baxter
W. M. Stone
Fred Chapman
City Bakery Co to Open in Mathewson Building
Schmitroth Bros of Dillon will operate the new City Bakery Co in the former Norton Jewelry space in the Mathewson building. W Schmitroth will manage. they use Lemhi county flour from locally grown wheat and cite their Dillon establishment as a model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathewson
Norton Jwelry
Schmitroth
Kennison Pleads Guilty to Vagrancy in Justice Court
W W Doc Kennison pleaded guilty to vagrancy in justice court. Judge Phillips sentenced him to sixty days in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W
Doc) Kennison
Justice Court
Phillips
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Pioneer
T. E. Gilbert
NEW Head
RED Cross Nurse Committee
Calvin Coolidge
Col
John Coolidge
Colonel Jonn
Julia S. Groo
Portland
Ore
Ayslum
B. 8. Hopkins
University of Ilinois
Moroni Olsen
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