Murder Fugitive Caught in Lima Returns to Pocatello
Jose Robins, identified by Sheriff Mooney as the shooter of Pedro Lerma, was captured in Lima and brought back to Pocatello to face a first degree murder charge. Lerma died after a Saturday night shooting that followed a card game dispute. Robins claimed self defense and described buying a revolver for protection.
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Jose Robins
Mooney
Pedro Lerma
Pocatello
Idaho City
Robins
Lerma
Pocatello General ‘S Hospital
Montana Announces 1922 Wealth Estimate Nationwide Context Included
The Montana Department of Commerce reports a preliminary December 1 1922 wealth total of 2 223 007 000 up from 1 121 638 000 in 1912 an 98 2 percent rise. It notes price level increases inflating values and lists gains across real property livestock and machinery with per capita values up to 3691. Mike O'Brien a Dillon auto salesman returns from a business trip to Sheridan and Madison County towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
State of
Montana
Yellowstone and
Glacier National Parks
Lewis & Clark Cavern National Monument
United States
Mike O’brien
Dillon
Sheridan
Alder
Madison County
Leonard Eliel Returns Home After California Trip
Leonard Eliel spent the past month in Southern California and returned to his home in the city Tuesday evening.
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Leonard Eliel
California
Our City
Alien ex service men urged to claim citizenship papers
Over 18 000 alien ex service men from World War era have applications on file but have not filed final papers. The National Americanism Commission and the Bureau of Naturalization urge written requests to obtain citizenship. Men should state their name outfit and camp of application and can apply via the Americanism Commission or the Bureau directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Americanism Commission
Bureau of Naturalization
United States of America
Legion
Entertainers Entertained at Legion Minstrel Banquet
Legion members and guests enjoyed a Minstrel and Vaudeville show banquet at the J. O. S. hall Tuesday night for 125 guests. W. D. Ross served as toast master with performances by Terry Browning Esther Reed Frank Ashworth Connie Martin T I Gilbert and Chris Olson. Angela McGinty drew applause in a Scotch Highland Fling dance before dancing to Linson and Baxter-Tonrey orchestras late into the night.
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Linson and
Baxter-Tonrey
Grant Offenders Week’s Reprieve Drive Postponed to April 6
The Beaverhead Sportsmen’s Association delayed the predatory bird and animal drive scheduled for Sunday due to bad roads from storms. Many are expected to sign up. participants should contact Henry Death Roy Forrester or Hiram Brundage with their names.
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Beaverhead Sportsmen’s Association
Henry Death
Roy Forrester
Hiram Brundage
Butte Presbytery Set to Meet in Dillon This Year
The Presbytery of Butte will hold its annual meeting in Dillon at the Presbyterian church from April 2 to 4. Members and the public are invited to sessions on April 2 and 8 evenings. Rev. E. J. Groeneveld of Butte, moderator, speaks April 2 at 8 p.m. Speakers April 3 at 7:30 p.m. will be Rev. J. N. Maclean of Missoula and Rev. F. Pierce Ramsay of Hamilton.
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Presbytery
Butte
Montana
Dillon
Presbyterian Church
E. J. Groeneveld
J. N. Maclean
Missoula
F. Pierce Ramsay
Hamilton
Sawmill Association ships 27 million rail feet in first week of March
Western Pine Association reported 27,000,000 feet shipped by rail and 479,000 feet delivered by truck in the first week of March. Production ran at 85 percent of normal.
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Western Pine ‘Assn
Statewide Range Conditions Report Excellent
A statewide report notes range conditions across the region are excellent with lush forage and strong grazing prospects. Ranchers are advised to monitor weather and pasture recovery as conditions support continued productivity through the season.
Montana Livestock Show Set for Dillon April Dates
The Montana Livestock Association plans a meeting and livestock show in Dillon on April 25 26 and 27. industry leaders across the state expect the event to boost the Stockgrowers Association and the broader livestock sector.
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Montana Livestock Association
Montana Livestock Show
Stockgrowers’ Association
Northwest Livestock Show Gathers Notables in Montana
The Dillon focus frames a major Montana event with Montana and Northwest attendees expected to anchor the convention. A livestock show alongside the convention will host aristocratic animals, with Hereford and Shorthorn exhibitors and entries from A B Cook of Townsend. Auctioneer Fred Repert of Decatur will lead three days of sales, with a full roster of judges and supervisors from Utah Oregon Montana and beyond.
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Northwest
Dillon
Montana
West
A. B. Cook
Townsend
Livestock Board
State Livestock Commission
Beaverhead
Livestock Association
Fred Repert
Decatur
Indiana
Charles Clayton
Ogden
Utah
Geo. Sims
Wereford
Frank Crown
Carlton
Oregon
James M. Dodd
Lakeview
W. S. Tash
Grasshopper
Department For Breeding Cattle
Louis Anderson
Tom Dubois
George Clemon
Jack Barrett
Theodor Nelson
W. W. Hawkins
Bert Williams
W. J. Butler
State Veterinary Board
E. D. Nash
A. C. Morrow
W. C. Orr
New Missoula Birth Announces Evelyn Leone Gloss
Announcements report the birth of a daughter named Evelyn Leone to Mr. and Mrs. John Gloss in Missoula on March 24. Mrs. Gloss, born Montana Albers, hails from Beaverhead County. friends here extend warm congratulations on the happy occasion.
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Evelyn Leone
John Gloss
Missoula
Gloss
Montana
Albers
Beaverhead County
Notable visitors expected in Dillon from California
Mr and Mrs W C Ort Mr and Mrs Charles Burden and Mr and Mrs Archie Henneberry are due in Dillon soon traveling by auto via the northern route from California where they spent the winter.
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W. C. Ort
Charles Burden
Archie Henneberry
Dillon
Auto
California
Death in Lewis Family Strikes Salmon Community
Miss Ethel Lewis, 27, longtime teacher in Salmon Idaho public schools, died Wednesday night after a brief illness from pneumonia. Her aunt Miss Kate Lewis left for Salmon to attend the funeral, two weeks after a sister Mrs. Drake also died of pneumonia. Mrs. Robert Dansie and her children Nina Jane and Major returned to their home after a two month visit with relatives in California and Utah.
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Lewis
Ethel Lewis
Salmon
Idaho
Kate Lewis
Drake
Robert Dansie
Nina Jane
Major
California
Utah
Former Dillon Man Killed by Switch Engine in Great Falls
Thos. E. Baty, formerly of Dillon, was killed last evening in Great Falls when he stepped in front of an approaching switch engine on his way to a safety first meeting. He and his wife ran a small hand laundry in Dillon before moving to Great Falls about a year ago.
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Thos. E. Baty
Great Falls
Dillon
Dillon Methodist Church Plans After Triumph Services
Dillon Methodist church schedules Sunday school at 10:00 after measles scourge with a sermon by the pastor on Personal Relation to Unseen Reality. Evening topic at 7:30 is Spiritual Dynamics. Learners meet at 6:30. Mid-week service Wednesday at 7:30.
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Dillon Methodist Church
Tlacm
Pworth
Rooms for Stock Show Housing Sought in City
Residents with rooms or beds to rent during the Stock Show are asked to contact George W. Dart, chairman of the Hotel Committee, Live Stock Show, to list available accommodations and room counts.
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George W. Dart
Tax revision topic at Wranglers club meeting
The Wranglers club met last evening at the Beaverhead Abstract building in Helena to discuss the revision of federal income taxes. January pipeline data in Cat Creek show oil shipments totaling 189,263.91 barrels and wells output 44,428.04 barrels. Lewistown agent Carl H. Peterson sees Geargus county as promising for seed potato production after shipments to Louisiana agricultural college. Great Falls notes Mutual Oil plans a deep test well in the Kevin Sunburst field.
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Wranglers’ Club
Beaverhead Abstract Building
Helena
Cat Creek
Lewistown
Carl H. Peterson
Geargus County
Agricultural College
Louisiana
Great Falls
Mutual Oil Company
Kevin-Sunburst Field
Mains Installation At Rotary Meeting
City needs new water mains to safeguard supply and cut fire risk. Mayor says bond issue requires 20 percent taxpayer petition. Committee of taxpayers to meet tonight to decide on circulating petitions and plan. Distributing mains urged on Washington Pacific and Railroad avenues due to old lines and frequent breaks.
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Rotary
Cornell
Washington, Pacific and Railroad Avenue
Pneumonia Follows Measles Fatal to Child
Sadie Rae Chambers five died Monday at home from pneumonia after measles. Survived by parents Hugh and Mrs Chambers a baby sister and an older brother. Funeral at Latter Day Saints church and burial in Mountain View cemetery.
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Sadie Rae Chambers
Hugh Chambers
Latter Day Saints’ Church
Mountain View
British Mine Explored at Argenta Aims for Revival
Under Glenn Decker, the Ferdinand mine at Argenta is being developed by the South African Construction Corporation to evaluate its potential. If approved by London experts, the property will be organized on a stock basis and British capital may operate the mine.
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Glenn Decker
Merdinand
Argenta
Decker
South African Construction Corporation
London
Montana
Arizona
Ferdinand
Ferdinand Munde
Corrine
Utah
Horn
Wales
Hast Helena
Beaverhead
Mangy
Class of 23 Presents Trophy Case to School
The B C H S class of 1923 presented a trophy case to the school last Monday afternoon to display athletic and other trophies. Edwin Whitworth, class president and a state university visitor, delivered the presentation speech. The tradition of senior class memorial gifts is longstanding and profits from Senior class plays often fund such gifts.
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Edwin Whitworth
State University
Wet Spring Forecast Across Montana
Carl Price, visiting from Billings, reports widespread storms through Montana. He notes a wet spring anticipated across the state and says his travels confirm heavy precipitation as the likely pattern for the season.
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Carl Price
Carl
Billings
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Lima
Washington, D. C
Butte Presbytery
U. S. Army
Maj. Martin
Thomas Baty
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mining Development Corporation
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