Murder mystery revived in Salt Lake City with $500 reward
Governor Cutler offers a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of Wilford A. S. Virmillion’s killer. Family letters push theories and name suspects while officials review evidence. The case, debated by police, sheriff, coroner, and Masons, remains unresolved with new witness readiness anticipated.
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Cutler
Virmillion
Gov. Cutler
Virmillon
Coronner
West Second South Street
Dillon, Mont
Knights Templar
Mayo
Salt Lake Tribune
Father seeks justice in murder of Wilford Virmillion
Ai Sx, father of Wilford Virmillion who was murdered, tells a Tribune reporter that facts exist but cannot be published yet. He names a prime suspect, once befriended by Wilford and now the focus of police inquiry, and laments missed efforts by Salt Lake City authorities. He believes the culprit will face justice.
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Wilford A. S. Virmillion
Salt Lake City
Utah
Salt Lake Tribune
Wasa. Wilford A. S. Virmillion
West Second South Street
Consciace
Virmillion
Wilford Virmillion
Wilford
Mormondam
Dillon
Beaver head County High Meets Normal College in Dillon
A Saturday athletic meet at Beaverhead County High School field drew a large crowd. Normal College scored 30 points while the High School totaled 34, with High School taking most events including the 50 and 100 yard dashes and the half mile. An unofficial mile race controversy left Stahl credited for winning by staying on track.
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Beaverhead County
Nor- Normal College
Dillon
Ruediger
Monroe
Bowen
County Officials Dissatisfied A Court Patch Sparks Discontent
Local officials at the county courthouse express unhappiness as a patch of ground near the building becomes a flashpoint. Sheriff Duke Gist and treasurer Ben Stevenson plus others propose garden plots for window views and recipes, while commissioners delay action until June, risking continued strife.
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Tribune
Duke Gist
Duke
Potatoe
the Tribune
House
Ben Stevenson
Baker
Phil
Anderegg
Frank Hazelbaker
Shakespeare Club Annual Delights Dillon Society
The Shakespeare club held its annual event in Red Men's hall last Saturday with about seventy attendees and several special guests. A reception welcomed guests as president Mrs. C W Bagley mourned her father in Lincoln Nebraska, followed by burlesque Hamlet’s Brides and a witty Henry V scene. A mock business meeting mocked parliamentary abuse in a women’s club, then a St James guild luncheon capped the pleasant evening.
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Dillon
Shakespeare Club
Red Men’s Hall
C. W. Bagley
P. E. Poindexter
D. Weenink
Ezra Allen
C. R. Squire
Southern Montana Telephone Line to Link Dillon and Big Hole Basin
The Southern Montana Telephone Company formed with $5,000 in capital. Trustees plan to organize tomorrow to form committees and seek bids for construction of a Dillon to Wisdom line via Grasshopper and Fox Creek routes. Incorporators include B. F. White A. L. Stone Frank A. Hazelbaker George Woodworth and Herman Jackson. The project aims to connect Bannack to Wisdom, boosting ranching markets and regional communication.
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L. Waiigsud
Lineoluakel
Norris Geo. Woodworth
Chaunceyown
C. H. Strowbridge
Hermanckson
Montana Telephone Company
B. F. White
A. L. Stone
Dillon
Big Hole Basin
Jackson
Beaverhead
Rest Valley
J. W. Lusher
J. M
Messrs
B. N. Stevenson
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Chauncey Brown
Niny
Sam Peerson
William
George Woodworth
Herman Jackson
Incorpora
Ais
Ick
Aire
Dillon High School Sends Six to State Track Meet
High jump results list Erwin first 4 feet 8 inches and Fogarty second 4 feet 7 inches the relay not run. Prof Potter names six: Walter Poindexter Lars Stahl Charles Streb Henry Melton Joe Erwin Wilbur Gilbert. If any win at Missoula they receive gold medals plus local business honor. No Dillon representative in oratorical contests.
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Noyes
Melton
Normal
Knapp
Poindexter
Streb
Erwin
Fogarty
Normal College
Potter
Missoula
Walter Poindexter
Lars Stahl
Charles Streb
Henry Melton
Joe Erwin
Wilbur Gilbert
Dillon
May Term Court Proceedings Highlight Beaverhead County
The regular May term of Beaverhead district court opened after a holiday with jurors, judges, and officers present. Trials included the state versus Ralph Brothers with two trial dates, multiple dismissals for want of prosecution, and several divorces granted, while cases against McDonald and Andrus drew notable attention amid extensive witness testimony.
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Ralph Brotherrs
Henry C. Wilson
William Propper
W. J. Morrison
Nels Nelson
Mar Hong
C. C. George
J. H. Tucker
C. H. McCaffrey
Nellie McDermott
D. C
Edwin Norris
Staggs
A. L. Stone
Albina Stone
Samuel Peterson
State Bank
A. F. Waldorf
William Roe
Lucretia Robinson
Charles M. Robinson
Plantiff
John Dowing
James Patterson
Henry Thompson
Smith McKnight
Robert Martin
Thomas H. Hamilton
Blanch MecNinch
Gilbert McNinch
Terrence Flynn
Craig Cornell
Gist
McDonald
Deer Lodge
Wim Montgomery
B. O. Fournier
Jackson
Dillon
Butte
Harry Andrus
G. T. Paul
J. E. Hollingsworth
G. H. Shirtz
John F. Zorn
W. T. Sculley
C. H. Johnson
Wm. Bryan
J. C. Paddock
A. R. Jacobs
A. F
Red Men Assembly in Dillon Elects Officers and Hosts Visitors
The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men met in Dillon for its eighth annual session with about thirty delegates. C W Robison was re elected Great Prophet and led the council as Matt Ward of Butte became Great Sachem. A Nashville council will host next year. a dance closed the week with a Dillon theatre event.
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Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men
Dillon
Dillon Brass Band
Metlen
Red Men's
Burfield
C. W. Robison
Great Council
Lynch Store
Montana Street
A. J. Villette
Missoula
Nashville
Tennessee
Helena
Lewistown
Dillon Theatre
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Tim-Nowise
the Shakespeare Club
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Telephone Company
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Isdom
RED
Matt Ward
Sagamore
Dr. Jos. Oettinger
E. J. Ripley
Wampum
A. J. White
H. W. Harrity
Anaconda
John Stevens
Lenap—W. McClain
Colum
Anita Newcomb McGee
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