Dillon Busy Week Sees Numerous Local Visitors
J K Montgomery of Anaconda spent Monday in Dillon. H R Paddock of Bannack visited early in the week. J H Pankey came from Virginia City. Ike Edinger ranchman from Divide attended Tuesday. W N Bichler from Armstrong was in town Monday for business. Emmett Carroll from Jackson came Wednesday. Walter Bighorn of Melrose was here late last week. George Linson returned from Missouri. Frank B Felt and Chris Snyder drove to Elkhorn Springs last Saturday and back Sunday. George Schimmel from Butte Paper Co. called on Dillon customers this week. Mrs W V Grimes and baby daughter returned Thursday from Butte. Mrs Lee McCracken and son returned last Sunday from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Felt
Chris Snyder
Elkhorn Springs
City street crews lead spring cleanup effort
Street department workers use a grader to flush pavements and haul dirt in a new truck while painting hydrants in silver and red as part of the annual spring cleanup.
Local residents visit Dillon for events and travel notes
Jack J Brown and Dillon Wednesday guest listings show a flurry of regional travel from Red Rock and Wisdom to Dillon. Several residents including Mrs Hartwig and Geo E Hughes travel to Helena Spokane and Salmon for illness and family matters. Final land proofs near Jackson and cattle shipments from Armistead mark ongoing local business and ranch activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
J. Brown
Dillon
Red Rock
Ed Farley Visits Dillon Then Returns Home
Ed Farley of Elkhorn Springs was in Dillon the first of the week with Mrs. Farley who had stayed in town at her daughter Mrs. George Lenox’s home. The dandelions have spread after recent rains and seem more numerous than ever.
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Ed Farley
Elkhorn Springs
Dillon
Farley
George Lenox
Mount Baldy
Rowan Masonic Lodge Plans Two Story Store and Hall
The Rowan Masonic lodge announced plans to construct a two story store and meeting hall this year. The project aims to provide a new retail and fraternal space in the community.
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Rowan—Masonic Lodge
Great Falls Issues Six Permits in One Day for 7000
Six building or repair permits were issued in Great Falls in a single day, totaling seven thousand dollars in value. The city’s actions highlight rapid permitting activity and local construction momentum.
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Great Falls
Terry Farmers Unite To Set Up Telephone Line
A local Terry area effort partners with farmers to establish a telephone line linking Terry with Brockway, aiming to improve communication and economic ties between the communities.
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Terry
Here
Brockway
Confederate Veteran Applicant Recalls Civil War Service
A North Carolina county board seeks admission for 1844 born veteran Miller to the Confederate Veterans home in North Carolina. He recalls Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, injuries, and hearing Grant after surrender, with no discharge papers hindering the request.
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Aty
Lanhile
Board of Commissioners
North Carolina
Miller
Lee
New York
Cook
Saulsbury
N. C
Army of the South
Stonewall Jackson
Chancellorsville
Jackson
Batle
Gettysburg
Wilderness
Spottsylvania Ridge
Petersburg
Uncle Bob
Mr. Miller
Grant
North Carolinia
Rev Groeneveld of Butte Speaks at Dillon Rotary
The Rev. E. J. Groeneveld of Butte addressed the Dillon Rotary at the weekly meeting. An instrumental quartet from the high school and the Rotary quartet performed several numbers. Rev. Ernest F. Loft of the Presbyterian church served as chairman.
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E. J. Groeneveld
Butte
Dillon
Rotary Club
Rotary Quartet
Ernest FE. Loft
The
Presbyterian Church
No Deaths Recorded in Beaverhead County Seven Weeks
A 47 day period with no county deaths ends with three total deaths in 50 days. Charles Miller died March 24 at Barrett hospital and F. L. Graves at Bannack was the other county death. No fatalities reported in Beaverhead valley during the span.
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Beaverhead
Charles Miller
Barrett Hospital
F. L. Graves
Bannack
Hospital Day Observed At Barrett Hospital
National Hospital day was observed at Barrett hospital with a 2 to 5 tea reception served by wives of the board. A sun room musical program accompanied by a visitable tour attracted a large attendance. Babies born in 1925 received a $1 savings certificate from the State Bank of Dillon.
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National Hospital
Barrett Hospital
State Bank of
Dillon
Gun Totter Fined In Dillon Area
Jess Gonzalez a Mexican laborer at a railroad camp near Dillon was arrested Thursday for possessing a deadly weapon. He pleaded guilty before Judge Phillips and was fined 100 dollars which he could not pay at once. Sheriff Mooney has pressed prosecutions of aliens suspected of gun ownership.
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Jess Gonzalez
Dillon
Sheriff’s Force
Phillips
Mooney
Great Falls Great Northern Plan May 1 Hotel at Waterton Lake
Great Falls and Great Northern announce building a new hotel at Waterton Lake north of Glacier park starting May 1. The project costs about 1 million dollars and aims to boost tourism and regional commerce.
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Great Falls
Great Northern
Waterton Lake
Glacier Park
Helena Contracts Phone Line to Gate of the Mountains
A contract is let to install a telephone line to Gate of the Mountains near Helena. The project aims to improve communications serving the area and surrounding communities.
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Helena
Gate of the Mountains
Helena oil pipelines move 646,848 barrels in March
Helena Montana oil pipelines carried 646,848 barrels of oil during March. Columbus American Chrome Products Association will work Benbow claims with an estimated 1,000,000 tons chrome ore above tunnel level.
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Helena
Montana
Columbus—American Chrome Products Association
Benbow
Oldtimer cattleman and a fatal mistaken brand tale
Now you tell one features W J Orem of Butte visiting on business. He recounts a tale from a winter when an aged cattleman could no longer read brands and quit the business after admitting no one foolish enough to kill his own beef could succeed.
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Andrus Hotel
Welcome Rains Boost Montana Crop Prospects for 1926
The article notes abundant rains in the Pacific Northwest and Montana, with saturated ground and strong streams ensuring irrigation. Farmers and stockmen express happiness as crops look larger and better for 1926 than 1925, signaling a favorable growing season for the community.
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Pacific Northwest
Montana
Lamb Outlook Bright After Lambing Record Near Kidd Ranch
Henry Thompson reported from Kidd Ranch that lambing is nearly finished with one lamb per ewe so far. Range conditions are favorable and the outlook is encouraging. Thompson sold 30 head of old bulls for $60 each, their size driving the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thompson
Kidd
Mr. Thompson
Helena man makes annual Lakeview visit on southern trip
Denis Carl of Helena stopped in Dillon last week on his annual return from San Diego to Helena his summer home. He visited his friend James Doyle of Lakeview during the stopover on the southern leg of the trip.
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George Banks
Dillon
St. Paul
Rochester
Minn
Banks
Denis Carl
Helena
James Doyle
Lakeview
San Diego
Cal
Beautiful bungalow home for small family in prime location
Five room bungalow with bath, modern features, garage and screened porch. Describes ideal family home with a choice location and asks 5200 dollars. Contact C. C. Newman, Dillon-Ad v for details.
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C. C. Newman
Dillon
Commissioners Take Up Road Matters At Session
County officials discussed multiple road projects in Beaverhead and Madison counties. Viewers were appointed for a proposed change near the Staudaher ranch while a joint highway petition for a new public route was received, examined, and filed.
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U. P. Railway
O. S. L. Butte
Beaverhead
Madison
Big Hole
Range
Montana Meridian
The
Woods Livestock Company
Towit
Big Hole River
Glen
Julius Hartwig
Henry Lehman
Peter Spritzer
Val Tadovich
E. W.smith
Charles Wilson
Frank Beehrer
Matt Polish
Frank L. Kambich
Joe Nample
Reichle
Staudaher
S. Range
John Melesche
Clark Anderson
Chas. F. Meine
Qu. Owen
G. R. Featherly
John Albers
Fred Mahlman
Ida Mahlman
Geo. Lasich
John Keenan
Harry Schuler
George R. Featherly
A. L. Anderson
George R. Metlen
Beaverhead’ County
State of Montana
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Edgeworth Heritage
Albert and
Lansdowne
Huber Bros
J. K. Montgomery
Anaconda
H. R. Paddock
J. H. Pankey
Virginia City
Ike Edinger
Divide
W. N. Bichler
Armstead
Emmett Carroll
Walter Bighorn
Melrose
George Linson
Missouri
George Schimmel
Butte Paper Company
Lee McCracken
Small Son
California
Tom Pendergast
Wisdom
Geo. E. Hughes
Spokane
Wason M. Oliver
Clarence Wall
Salmon
Ida
Joe Metlen
Medicine Lodge
W. F. Drummey
Dubuque
M. H. York
Lee Henry
Tribune Shop Force
Claude Lay
Isaac Jaques
Lima
E. Holcsheimer
Iliel
South Washington Street
R. R. Price
Episcopal Church
Mr. Price
Charles M. Prime
William A. Richards
Warm Springs Creek
Frank Easterwald
Grant Country
Armistead
Anderson Market
Hese
Rev. Groeneveld OF
Rotary
W. J. Orem
Bill
Epour
Pearl J. Smith
James Phillips
Amos A. Elliott
Annie Ek. -Nelson
R. F. Hunsaker, Sr
County Poor Farm
County High School
County Fair Association
Lamb
Bungalow
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