Bad Check Issuer in the Toils
Harry Williams a piano player and self styled professor cashed two bad checks for 10 dollars each at Lima saloons. One fake draft hit William Kohle and the other the Silver Dollar. He fled via the Short Line toward Butte where Deputy Scully arrested him and he was brought back for a six month sentence in the county jail.
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Harry Williams
Lima
William Kohle
Williams
Butte
Scully
Hastile
Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Heléh Jones
Mrs James Dodd hosted a birthday dinner last Friday for her sister Miss Heléh Jones. Attending were Misses Hazel McDonald Zetta Gilbert Helena Jones and Mr Enwil Conger Guy Gray Harry Martin and Sol Salbdisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dodd
Heléh Jones
Hazel McDonald
Zetta Gilbert
Helena Jones
Saeasis Enwil Conger
Guy Gray
Harry Martin
Sol Salbdisky
Auto Enthusiasts Rise As Cadillacs Enter Dillon Scene
The growing interest in automobiles in Dillon and Beaverhead county is evident as Fred Schuler buys a five passenger Cadillac for leisure and George Gray and J E Hollingsworth also order Cadillacs to be delivered next week. Favorable local roads boost the appeal of motoring for speed and convenience this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Fred Schuler
George Gray
J. E. Hollingsworth
Beaverhead County
Young Dillon Man Dies in Butte Hospital
Harry B. Bond aged 23 died at Murray's hospital Butte from acute kidney trouble after a two year illness. Survived by parents Dr and Mrs H A Bond and sister Mrs H L McCaleb of Dillon. Body to be taken to Dillon for burial at Mountain View cemetery. Also notes local activities A Dugay builds a three room cottage on Dakota street and photographers Coover and Miss Gladwin close their tent gallery on Idaho Street.
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Alfred E. Graeter
Beaverhead County
Grace Graeter
Orr
Idaho Street
Mr. Graeter
Warren
Ohio
Montana
John F. Bishop
Margaret French
Bannack
Warren H
Argenta
Grace E
School of Music
State Normal College
A. F. Graeter
O. H. Hopkins
Butte
Frederick Bailey
Frank Reitzel
Leonard Ellit
E. J. Conger
William Bernstein
R. T. Wing
A. S. Rife
Beaverhead
Wells Fargo Express Company
Great West
Gracter
Dillon
District Court
Murray's Hospital
Harry B. Bond
H. A. Bond
H. L. McCaleb
Dilion
Mountain View Cemetery
Batting feast highlights local baseball clash
The M. M. Co. defeated Eliel Bros. 13 to 9 in a high scoring game marked by heavy hitting and clever defense. Martin limited Eliel to four hits over 6 2 3 innings while Barry steadied in the ninth. The crowd enjoyed the furious batting, and Sunday’s Eliel Bros. vs U.S. Co. clash was anticipated before Arbor Day snow cancelled the All-Star game.
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M. M. Co
Eliel Bros
Martin
Barry
U.S. Co
PERC
Montana
Merc. Co
Olmsted-Stevenson Co
Butte
Union Association
Dillon
Missoula
Scrappers
Hannah
Dillons
Helena
Montana Population Rises Sharply Since 1910 Census
Montana shows substantial growth over the last decade with the state population up from 248,329 in 1900 to 376,053 in 1910 and Beaverhead County adding 831 residents. The report notes Montana now has one more congressman and cites Dillon’s steady, permanent growth as part of the solid territorial trend.
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Montana
United States Census Bureau
Treasure
Pacific Slope
California
Oregon
Washington
Colorado
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Bold Burglar Quickly Caught In Lima Post Office Break In
A Lima drug store and post office were robbed of knives razors watches and jewelry worth over 200 dollars. The burglars fled north burying loot near a telegraph pole. Deputy sheriffs pursued and captured William Hess and John Mullen who confessed and were jailed. all stolen items were recovered.
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Dell
Robison
Lima
Armstead
Irwin
Scully
William Hess
John Mullen
Montana railroad commission to inspect all lines
The Montana railroad commission plans its annual inspection tour of all lines in the state. Members and the secretary will leave Helena around June 1, traveling about four weeks with district officials to discuss on site. The commission began this practice two years ago and renewed it due to its benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Railroad Commission
Montana
Helena
Paul First Ward Alderman Wins Vacancy With City Edits
The resignation of Alderman E I Brock accepted at a special meeting. G T Paul elected to fill the First ward vacancy. Council debates sidewalk type on North Pacific street and considers replacing arc street lights with smaller incandescent units. A water main extension petition is referred to the water committee. Bond of Chief of Police Sassman approved with Paul and White as sureties. Continued on page two.
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E. ‘I. Brock
G. T. Paul
Brock
North Pacific Street
City Water Main
Washington and
Virginia Streets
Washington Street
North Street
Water Committee For Action
Chas. Sassman
B. F. White
Pacific and
Ravalli Streets
Eliel
Pioneer Montana editor John N. Armstrong dies at Wisdom
John N. Armstrong, longtime Big Hole Breezes publisher and editor, died in Wisdom last night from a stroke. Born in Janesville Wisconsin 64 years ago, he served in the Civil War and published papers in Stevensville Grantsdale Jackson and Missoula before guiding Wisdoms Big Hole Breezes for twelve years. He leaves a wife Miss Chambers and a sister in Missoula. Mrs Edith Nelson Ross of Salt Lake City arrived in Dillon with her mother to visit.
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Big Hole Breezes
Dillon
John N. Armstrong
Wisdom
This County
Janesville
Wis
Montana
Missoula
Missoulian
Chambers
Armstrong
Stevensville
Grantsdale
Jackson
Gibbonsville
Idaho
Edith Nelson Ross
Salt Lake City
Mrs H H Swain Hosts Needle Club at Dormitory
Mrs. H. H. Swain entertained the Needle club this afternoon at the dormitory, sharing sewing tips and social time with members in a informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H.swain
Needle Club
Record crowd at Chicago game highlights baseball profits
Thirty five thousand fans filled Chicago on Sunday to watch the White Sox play Detroit at the national capital game. The vast attendance underscores the money making potential of major league baseball as seats started at fifty cents.
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Boise
Idaho Capital
Chicago
White Sox
Detroit
Old Folks Day Observed At Dillon Methodist Church
Special services at the Dillon Methodist Church this Sunday honor Mother's Day with a sermon by the pastor and choral music. Old folks are invited to attend in carriages and automobiles, and each attendee will receive a white carnation as a commemorative badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Methodist Church
Anna Jarvis
United States
Banner encampment draws record turnout in Montana
Grand Army veterans met in Butte for the twenty-seventh annual state encampment, the largest ever. The three day reunion saw the city opened to attendees with badges granting full courtesy. John J Rohrbaugh of Helena Wadsworth camp was approved for department commander with Jesse J Stevens of Butte noted in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army Veterans of
Montana
Butte
Grand Army
John J. Rohrbaugh
Wadsworth
Helena
Strenuous Week in Dillon Court Sees Verdicts and Guilty Pleas
The District Court’s third week opens with Charles Maynard winning 190 dollars plus costs against First National Bank of Dillon over horses and colts claimed under a battle mortgage. The bank plans an appeal to the Supreme Court. Several other cases were dismissed or resulted in guilty pleas including gambling offenses and a $100 fine for two men. A theft case ended with a one year term. Justice actions set a tight docket with sentences and jail time for multiple defendants.
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District Court
Charles Maynard
First National Bank of
Dillon
Supreme Court
John Curran
Oregon Short Line
William Hayes
Drs. Ackley
Bond
Chris Larson
Armstead
Carrie Voshage
Chas
Bennington
W. O. Palmer
Lima
Ralph Glidewell
Monroe Mann
Deer Lodge
Trudeau
Pat Laden
William South
Beaverhead County
Justice Rich
South
He Cannot Keep Out of Jail
Jack Carney and Frank Sullivan, petty thieves released from a thirty day stay at the Sheriff's boarding house, returned Monday for six months. They attempted shoplifting at Pott's Drug Store with perfumes and toilet waters, hoping to smuggle goods back to the jail for fellow boarders. They were nearly caught in the act and were returned to their rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Carney
Frank Sullivan
Jack
Frank
Pott’s
B C H S Presents She Stoops to Conquer at Auditorium
The graduating class of B C H S stages Goldsmiths She Stoops to Conquer at Normal Auditorium on Wednesday evening May 24. Directed by Mrs Matthew Orr and Miss Johnson the cast has prepared well and expects success. Reserved seats cost 50 cents with proceeds going to a gift from the Senior class. The full cast performs next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsmith’s
Normal
Matthew Orr
Johnson
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