Convict Jack Wilson Dead Shot in Dillon Last Fall
Jack Wilson died in the state prison at Deer Lodge after a Dillon hold up and shootout with Sheriff Gosman Special Officer Charley Martin and Deputy Scully wounded in the incident Wilson and a partner robbed Don Schaefers and George McIntosh before the confrontation near Atlantic street and Thomson avenue Gosman fired the decisive shot and Wilson was fatally wounded Martin recovered in hospital and is expected to return home Scully also survived the encounter with injuries detailed in the Dillon case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wilson
Deer Lodge
O. C. Gosman
Dillon
Charley Martin
Butte
Wilson
Atlantic Street
Thomson Avenue
Don Schaefers
George McIintosh
Sheriff Gosman
William T. Scully
Mr. Gosman
Martin
Scully
Mr. Scully
Gosman
Fatal auto accident claims Kalispell contractor's wife
Mrs B B Gilliland a prominent Kalispell contractor's wife was killed when the car driven by her husband rolled down an embankment near Columbia Falls. The Rev Thomas Stephenson injured internally. others escaped unharmed. Mrs Gilliland aged 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Lamont
B. B. Gilliland
Kalispell
Whitfish
Gilliland
Stephenson
Hotel National
Miss Gussie
University At
Missoula
W. H. Smead
Ross Gilliland
Garden City Commercial College
Illinois
C. G. Noble
San Francisco
Eber
H. W
John Carmichael
Milwaukee
Rockford, Ill
Gillilands
Grace Lamont
Dillon
Mrs Una Herrick Guest Of Bozeman Family
Mrs Una B Herrick of Bozeman visited her daughter Mrs E J Callaway and spoke to Bozeman High School students during the midweek gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Una B. Herrick
Bozeman
E. J. Callaway
Mayfield's new North Idaho shop to house versatile Universal machine
John B. Mayfield begins carpentry and wagon repair work at his North Idaho street shop. A universal woodworking machine arrives soon, a five-in-one unit powered by a three horse electric motor. It offers sixteens inch knivess shaping spindle, band saws, emery wheel, disc grinder, circular saw, boring machine and hollow chisel outfit. The space 25 by 100 feet anticipates growth into a factory with wagon builds and other woodworking services. Rood Brothers occupy space in the building and foresee spring and summer activity in building and architecture with strong local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Mayfield
Idaho Street
Dillon
Mayfield
Rood Brothers
Dillon Resident Charles Neillson Among Butte Visitors
Dillon resident Charles Neillson was noted among a group visiting Butte this week, joining other locals on a short trip to the mining city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Neillson
Dillon
Butte
Former Dillon Lady Harriet Crow Dies in Denver
News reached Dillon of the death of Harriet A. Crow at Denver Colorado on Sunday. She arrived in Bannack in 1863 with her husband Clark Smith a leading merchant and miner. She married Joseph B. Crow in 1873 and later moved to Dillon where they lived until his death. She became blind years before her death and leaves substantial property in Dillon and Denver. Remains will be shipped to Dillon for interment beside her husband at Mountain View cemetery with Eastern Star services at 3 o'clock Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow
Denver
Order of Eastern Star
W. S. Watson
Episcopal Church
Mountain View
Dillon
Harriet A. Crow
Colorado
Montana
Bannack
Clark Smith
Mr. Crow
Mountain View Cemetery
J. B Crow
Eastern Star Lodge
Masonic Temple
Elks Lodge Plans Stag Social in Dillon
Oro y Plaza Lodge No. 390 BPOE met in this city to organize a stag social in Dillon for Elks members living in Dillon. A six member committee, including Amos C. Hall C. H. Buford L. L. Callaway J H Gilbert Albert Stamm and C A Smith, was chosen to set the date and arrange details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oro Y Plaza
Dillon
Virginia City
Lodge of Elks
Amos C. Hall
C. H. Buford
L. L. Callaway
This City
J. H. Gilbert
Albert Stamm
C. A. Smith
Alder Gulch
Dillon's New Mayor E O Selway Names City Officials
On the night of the 7th Dillon installed Mayor E O Selway and a new council. Leonard Eliel was elected council president by acclamation. R W Boone and L P Phillips received key financial and judicial posts as bonds were approved. A library board was nominated for confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
E. O. Selway
T. D. Olmsted
A. L. Anderson
J. H. Gilbert
Leonard Eliel
Eph Stoller
H. L. McC
Aps
R. W. Boone
L. P. Phillips
Trial in Armstead posts life sentence risk for rape case
District Court heard the State of Montana against Joseph Stroud of Armstead on a rape charge involving a 12 year old girl. The jury returned guilty and the judge will sentence tomorrow at 9:30 AM with a minimum of two years and maximum of 99 in the state prison. The trial drew many male attendees. younger persons and women were not admitted. The jury reached verdict after about an hour and a half of deliberation yesterday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Joseph Stroud
Armstead
Decla May
Clark
Poindexter & Orr Livestock Company
Montana Butchering Company
J. E. Hample
Butte
Pr& D
Lon Guy
Butte People
Guy
P. & O. Company
Norris, Hurd & Smith
Robison
Rose
Union Electric Company
Light Company
Government seeks horses for Fort Keogh outfitting
Fort Keogh Montana depot master informs local buyer 5S. 8. Carruthers that government agents will arrive June 9 to purchase cavalry and artillery horses. Cavalry geldings must be at least 15 hands, sound, halter-broken, with good legs and feet, priced 115 to 135 dollars by quality. Artillery horses must be 15 hands 2 inches or taller, 1050 to 1150 pounds, four to five years old, geldings, solid colors, no grays or pintos, priced 135 to 145 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Keogh
Montana
Carruthers
Mr and Mrs Metlen Visit in Deer Lodge on Trip
Mr and Mrs Dave Metlen and their son Joseph spent Tuesday night in Deer Lodge while traveling from Horse Prairie to Missoula. They planned to visit Miss Genevive and Dave Metlen, who were making the overland journey in their McFarland Six on their way to Dee Lodge Silver State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Metlen
Joseph
Deer Lodge
Prairie
Missoula
Miss _Genevive
McFarland
City council approves cement crossings and bridge plan
The council authorized cement crossings at needed points and a bridge on Pacific street over the Union ditch. Water Commissioner Philip Andergy was reappointed and health officer Dr. M A Walker was confirmed. Chief of police appointment was deferred. New lawn watering will be allowed with an extra water charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlow Pease
Anderson
Holtz
Eliel
McCaleb
Stoller
Gilbert
Pacific’ Street
Change in Game Law Hits Montana White Fish
The Montana white fish is now listed as a game fish and cannot be sold. New 1913 hunting and fishing licenses reflect the change. Local butchers will no longer stock the fish. Non-resident fishing licenses rose from $1.00 to $2.00, discovered after a Dillon merchant sold one for $1.00 last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Dillon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Poindexter
Whitefish
B. P. O. E. Stag Social
Godwin
Pittsburgh Dispatch
District Court In Session
Jos. Stroud
W. A. Clark
Col. C. B. Nolan
Helena
Norris, Hurd and Smith
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!