Sheep Herder Missick Reappears Safe After Lost Night
Under Sheriff aided by Harry Andrus crew locate O Missick near Dell after he wandered the mountains in darkness while placing lanterns at a lambing camp. The former Chicago physician, suffering brain fag, hoped sheep work would steady his mind though the trek was dangerous. He traveled to a distant Crowell camp about ten miles from his start and is eager to continue working in the hills to improve his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Gruwell
Harry Andrus
Dell
Missick
Chicago
Wyoming
Wood Live Stock Company
H. E. Andrus
Walter Crowell
Missoula
Cavalier
Civil War Soldier Receives Long‑Overdue Back Pay
W L Malogue a Dillon resident and Civil War veteran was surprised to receive a Washington check for 395, representing back pay owed since the war’s end. A former Sigourney resident hired a lawyer 30 years ago to collect the amount for 10 percent, but the claim faded after the lawyer’s death. The article notes debate over what interest might have accrued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Malogue
Dillon
Washington, D. C
Mr. Malogue
Malogue
Quaker Oats Promoted as Healthful Everyday Food
Column advocates Quaker Oats citing rising consumption as proof the public finds it healthy strong and economical. Highlights its value for health and budget in daily meals.
Miss Herr Returns From Big Hole Basin Trip
Miss Alice Herr county school superintendent returned home Tuesday after a trip through the Big Hole basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Herr
Tuesay
Big Hole Basin
Remarkable 15-Hand Horse Tops Local Show
A striking horse described as one of the finest in the area stands 15 hands high and weighs 1,040 pounds, drawing praise for its size and presence at the event.
Reid Seeks New Trial in Beaverhead Horse Theft Case
Angus C Reid a Beaverhead County miner and prospector convicted of stealing George Vance’s horse asks for a new trial after locating potential new evidence. He claims to name Thompson as the horse’s renter. Judge Callaway schedules a special term in Illion starting June 23 to hear water suits and postpone sentencing.
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Angus C Reid
Beaverhead County
George Vance
Glendale
Reid
W. F. Basta
Butte
Thompson
Vance
Callaway
Illon
Ried
Tash
Harrison
Hill
Public School Faculty Elected by Board of Trustees
The public school board elected teachers for the coming year selecting Miss Mary Innes and others for primary to eighth grades with salaries listed. Four vacancies remain to be filled including second primary and grades three and four. Prof Robbins of the Normal college will not be reappointed as superintendent without salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School Board of Trustees
Messrs. Leonard Eliel
J. R. Gilbert
George Dart
A. L. Stone
R. F. Tattersall
State Bank
H. H. Swain
Robbins
Miss Bettes
Normal College
Mary Innes
Elizabeth Jones
Maud Stone
Bertha Malone
Margaret Ross
Mabel S. Catlin
Delia Dorchester
Grace Graeter
Railroads vie to claim Salmon River canyon in Lemhi county
Tensions rise in Lemhi county Idaho as Gilmore Pittsburg and Oregon Short Line race to reach the Salmon River canyon. Survey teams push fast from Salmon City toward the canyon with stakes close to rival tracks, fueling talk of a cooperative joint venture if a stalemate occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemhi County
Idaho
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Oregon Short Line
Salmon River
Salmon
Gilmore Railway
Salmon City
Gilmore and Pittsburg Company
J. J. Cryderman
Northern Pacific Railway
Carmen Bridge
Bacon
Gilmore
Pittsburg
Owl Creek
E. H. Harriman
J. J. Hill
Columbia
Beaverhead Rod and Gun Club Charter Membership Offered
The Beaverhead Rod and Gun Club places its books at Hughes & McCaleb store for signing and receipt of all fees and dues. The entrance fee and yearly dues total three dollars, making new members Charter Members to aid in protecting local fish and game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead Rod and Gun Club
Hughes & McCaleb
Dillon Public Library Evening Hours Notice
The Dillon Public Library announces evening hours for book distribution and reading rooms. Open 7 to 9:30 on Monday Wednesday and Saturday. Friday 4 to 6 and Saturday 3 to 6 for distributions and reading. Tuesday and Friday evenings also open to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Public Library
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Fred & Sale Stable
Mont
Sherman’s Piano House
W. Park Street
Butte, Montana
Kidison
Tattersall
E. H. Brundage
Whitney
Dillon Furniture
G. T. Paul
Red Cross
Prion
A. Tin Do Cinchona Co
Dea Moines
Attorney At Law
Dillon National Bank
The
Armstead, Medicine Lodge & Grant Stage Company
Tha & T
Gula
Armstead
Grant Leaves
Grant
J. R. Scott
Mgr
D. £. R. Ackley
Bruce Ditton
Montana
H. Andrus
Uncle Sam
Iowa
Holden & Humes
Lion
Chris Snyder
Prof. Robbins
Ayer
Surveyors Race
Lemht County
Buick Auto CO
M. E. Barry
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