Yiek Hearing Set for June in Beaverhead Murder Appeal
The Montana Supreme Court will hear the appeal of E. C. Davis alias Albert Yiek, convicted of first degree murder in the 1920 killing of Sheriff C K Wyman at Monida. Yiek faced death by hanging after a rapid 47 minute jury verdict, with prior insanity pleas and multiple prison escapes cited in the lengthy case history.
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State Supreme Court
E. C. Davis
Albert Yiek
C.K. Wyman
Beaverhead County
Yiek
Vick
Scanlan, Bolton and MacMillan
Maniac
Wyman
Monida
Miles City
Frank Connelly
Connelly
Potter
Dan Moon
Invite Relatives to Montana Summers This Year
Encourage friends and family to drive to Montana for a summer vacation. Highlight mountain scenery climate and attractions to persuade them to visit and possibly relocate. Emphasize that attracting new residents boosts Montana’s prosperity and development. Encourage writing a letter today urging a summer visit.
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Montana
Treasure State
Reverend Schmidt to lead Lutheran services at Presbyterian church
Reverend William Schmidt of Washington will conduct Lutheran services next Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, inviting congregants from both communities to attend.
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William Schmidt
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Memorial Day Closures for Dillon Businesses
On Monday May 30 Dillon stores and business places will be closed all day in observance of Memorial Day. Miss Alice Roe was called home from Butte due to her mother's illness.
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Dillon
Alice” Roe
Butte
Dillon's Chautauqua Opens June Six With New Cadmean Lineup
Dillon's fifth annual chautauqua starts June 16 and runs six days. Cadmean Chautauqua replaces Ellison-White offering better local terms. Local guarantors must sell 500 adult tickets. 25 percent of single admissions goes to the committee. Organization led by Marshall Field as president and John Collins as vice-president with a full committee slate and guarantors named.
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Dillon
Cadmean Chautauqua
Chautauqua
Marshall Field
John Collins
R. R. Price
Lee R. Light
C. W. Hudson
H. G. Rodgers
W. J. Cushing
Pearl S. Smith
Warren Stone
Ben Stevenson
C. E. Blinn
W. F. Cashmore
A. L. Stone
Jean Bishop
J. E. Morse
A. L. Anderson
A. F. Waldorf
Helen Finch
F. D. Willis
R. R. Rathbone
H. FE. Andrus
Harry Gilbert
Chas, Phillips
C. G. Manning
Geo. Brownback
Thos. J. Luebben
J. EK. Monroe
E. L. Wheat
H. S. Gimble
H. E. Andrus
Richard R. Price
Fred Woodside
J. W. Evans
W. Cushing
C. W. Woodburn
Anderson Bros
Carleton Innes
Ns. Duff
W. IE. Chapman
J. W. Forsgren
Three Nay Brothers Earn Royal Arch Degrees in Montana
In Dillon Montana last Saturday three Nay brothers Milton Ross and Byron took the Royal Arch degrees together believed to be the first occasion in Montana Masonry and likely in United States history All three long time members of Bannack Lodge No 16 now Dillon Lodge No 16 attended a large Royal Arch gathering followed by an elaborate banquet reflecting a historic milestone in local and state Masonry.
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Montana
United States
Royal Arch
Milton
Ross
Byron Nay
Grasshopper Valley
Bannack Lodge No
Dillon Lodge No. 16
Dillon gun club members attend Gregson shoot with wives
Several Dillon gun club members went to Gregson last Sunday for a shooting event. Attendees included Thornton Schulz Will Orr Forrester Magnus Brundage and Fryberg along with their wives.
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Dillon Gun Club
Gregson
Thornton
Schulz
Will Orr
Forrester
Magnus
Brundage
Fryberg
J Frost Dies After Illness of Several Days
Jack Frost a sheepherder in Hans Anderson's employ died after a brief illness. He was buried yesterday with little known about his life.
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Jack Frost
Hans Anderson
Dillon Steam Laundry Introduces Auto Delivery Car
Dillon Steam Laundry replaces the horse and wagon with a new auto delivery car after years of service. The faithful old horse takes a well earned vacation as the company shifts to motorized service.
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Dillon ‘Steam Laundry
Legion to Honor War Dead in Memorial Day Ceremonies
Dillon prepares for Memorial Day with a parade to the courthouse, flag at half mast, and wreaths. Beaverhead post and local groups join Civil and Spanish War veterans, Red Cross, Women’s Auxiliary, Boy Scouts, and students in ceremonies, marching to the cemetery for taps and wreaths.
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Dillon
America
Beaverhead
J. B. Cluley
George MacDougall
The
Baptist Church
France
MacDougall
Court House
United States
American Legion
Legion
England
How Shakespeare Club Grew From a Canyon Camping Trip
Mrs. Edwin Norris of Great Falls, formerly of Dillon, recounts organizing the Shakespeare club in Dillon. In August 1892 a camping trip in Blacktail canyon led to afternoon readings, a later meeting at Mrs. Lambert Eliel's home, and the Misses Coffin home where the group formed. Norris was elected president, with Elias as secretary, and Mrs. Hooker became the second president in fall 1893. Innes notes Hooker also founded the Dillon library.
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Shakespeare Club
Mary Innes
Edwin Norris
Great Falls
Dillon
Norris
Blacktail Canyon
Rennie Coffin
Sarah Gailbraith
Nona MecStay
Shakespeare
Jury Rules for Defendant in $20,000 Damage Suit
The district court jury returned a verdict for defendant Frank Jones vs Edward Cushing after deliberations began Saturday afternoon. Attorneys for both sides were W Cushing and John Collins for the defense and Rodgers and Gilbert for the plaintiff. The docket also notes other cases settled by default and a prohibition violation conviction with 15 days in jail and a $200 fine.
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Frank Jones
Edward Cushing
W. Cushing
John Collins
Rodgers and
Gilbert
Oscar Gravelly
Flora Craver Wright
H. A MacMillan
E. W. Bell
Charles Seybold
Beaverhead Fourth of July Roundup Planned by Legion
Beaverhead post plans a three day Fourth of July Roundup for July 2 8 and 4 with wild west events athletic contests street entertainment and night carnivals. About 200 members backed by stockmen business leaders and other posts expect strong attendance and a new standard for celebrations.
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Beaverhead Post
The
Post
Cowboy Legionaires
Legion Committee
County Fair Commission
Legion
Marshal Van Horn Dies After Short Illness
Ranchman Marshal Van Horn of Upper Carter Creek died last Sunday morning at his daughter’s home on Thomson avenue. He was fifty nine and leaves two sons Harvey and Eddie of Wyandotte Michigan and two daughters Mrs I L Thayer of Detroit and Mrs J Fred A Boursea of Dillon. Harvey Van Horn traveled from Michigan for the funeral. He had resided here about three years and was known for his pleasant manners and industry.
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Marshall van Horn
Upper
Carter Creek
Fred A. Bourassa
Thomson Avenue
van Horn
Harvey
Eddie van, Horn
Wyandotte
Michigan
I. L. Thayer
Detroit
Jfred A. Bournsea
Dillon
Harvey van Horn
Bankers Meet in Convention at Dillon in Montana
Group six of the Montana Bankers association held its third annual convention in Dillon. About forty members attended with families, traveling by auto from Silver Bow Deer Lodge Powell Jefferson Madison and Beaverhead counties. Prominent speaker John Holliday of Minneapolis spoke for the Northwestern Millers' Association. ladies were hosted at a tea by Mr and Mrs J H Gilbert. a dance followed at Dillmont park with Baxter-Tonney orchestra. C W Hudson of Beaverhead State Bank organized the program as group president.
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Montana Bankers’ Association
Dillon
Silver Bow
Deer Lodge
Powell, Jefferson
Madison
Beaverhead
St. James Guild Hall
John Holliday
Minneapolis
Northwestern Millers’ Association
J. H. Gilbert
Dillmont Park
Baxter-Tonney
C. W. Hudson
Beaverhead State Bank
Group Six
Government Savings securities varieties listed
The text enumerates six varieties of Government Savings instruments: 25 cent Thrift stamps, $1 and $5 Treasury Savings stamps, and $25 $100 and $1,000 Treasury Savings certificates.
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Treasury
Tourist Camp Established Near Dillon
A new tourist camp near Dillon is rapidly taking shape at the extreme southern edge of the fair grounds. Sponsored by Jack Neimeck and Fred Woodside of Montana Auto Supply, the project has broad community support and will include brick fireplaces a large incinerator sanitation stations city water and permanent furniture. The camp aims to boost Dillon’s exposure as motorists stop on the main highway and tourist traffic increases in the area.
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Dillon
Fair Grounds
Jack Neimeck
Fred Woodside
Montana Auto Supply Company
Federation Meeting Attendees From Local Clubs
Local Shakespeare and Good Government clubs joined the Federation of Women's Clubs state meeting in Butte this week. Delegates included Mrs. Bert Orr Mrs. Clark Anderson Mrs. Itta Metzel Miss Jean Bishop Mrs. Roy Stevenson Miss Velma Phillips Mrs. F C McFadden and Mrs. J W Scott with guests Mrs. Roy Herndon of May Idaho and Mrs. Gertrude Rathbone of Malta.
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Shakespeare and
Good Government
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Butte
Bert Orr
Clark Anderson
Itta Metzel
Jean Bishop
Roy Stevenson
Velma Phillips
F. C. McFadden
J. W. Scott
Roy Herndon
May
Idaho
Gertrude Rathbone
Malta
Gregory String Orchestra Gives Concert At Orphans Home
The Gregory string orchestra of twenty two players performed at the Orphans Home in Twin Bridges last Sunday afternoon. Seven cars transported the musicians to the Home and a large audience including town residents attended. The players and Dillon guests joined Mr and Mrs George for lunch at two in the afternoon.
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Gregory String Orchestra
Twin Bridges
Dillon
George
Mrs. Hurd Buried Here in Dillon Funeral for Dillon native Carrie Hurd
Mrs. Carrie Hurd, daughter of the late Mrs. Hannah Hoffman, who lived in Helena, died after an operation in Rochester Minnesota. Her remains were brought to Dillon Monday night and the funeral was held Tuesday. She was a former Dillon girl with many friends in the community.
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Hurd
Carrie Hurd
Hannah Hoffman
Helena
Rochester
Minn
Dillon
First Baptist Church Service Schedule
Bible school at 10:00 a m with J A Davenport as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 oclock. Our Service flag displayed. Young peoples meeting at 7:00 p m. Evening worship at 8:00 oclock. In morning the church service flag will be taken down and stored for future use. Geo MacDougall is pastor.
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First Baptist Church
J. A. Davenport
Young Peoples’ Meeting
Geo, MacDougall
Camp Fire Celebration at Local Baptist Church
Twin Bridges resident "Uncle" Jim Paige will be chief speaker at the Camp Fire event at the Baptist church Saturday night. The program will feature war souvenirs songs stories and refreshments.
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Jim Paige
Twin Bridges
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Supreme Court
Lutheran Services
J. Frost
Mountain View
Marshal van Horn
Witilt City
Mildred Elliott
Missoula
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