Local notes and visits from Dillon area residents
Mrs Agnes Pierce of Grant visited in the city Wednesday. Ted Williams of Hecla is spending a few days in the city. Mr and Mrs Paul Judge were in town from Jackson Wednesday. Miss Ophelia Lloyd has returned to Butte after a visit with Dillon relatives. Mr and Mrs Charles Metzel of Alder were visiting in the city Saturday. Mr and Mrs R T Wemple of Sula are spending a few days in the city. M J Docker, a well known attorney of Butte, transacted legal business in Dillon Monday. Norman C Downing has been appointed water commissioner on the Smith Rebich ditch south of Dillon. Tiny Holden has returned from west coast points where he has been in training for the past several months. Clarence Koenig and Luther Smith were in Helena Saturday to attend the Montana State Milk Control board meeting.
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Norman C. Downing
Smith-Rebich Ditch
Dillon
Holden
West Coast
Clarence Koenig
Luther Smith
Helena
Montana State Milk Control Board
Hartwig Theatre Big Night May 28 Till We Meet Again
Hartwig Theatre showcases a star packed program on Thursday May 28 with Herbert Marshall Gertrude Michael and Rod La Roque in a spy romance adventure billing. Marshall delivers suave performance as Michael’s alien intrigue steers the plot while La Roque earns new honors in this period entertainment.
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the Hartwig
Herbert Marshall
Gertrude Michael
Rod la Roque
Modern Times at the Star: Chaplin’s new opus
May 29 and 30 at the Star, Charlie Chaplin's latest opus titled Modern Times. The comedy preserves his classic style with excellent musical score and singing by Chaplin, billed as a star photoplay.
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Charlie Chaplin
Mr Deeds Goes to Town shown with Gary Cooper
Gary Cooper stars in Mr Deeds Goes to Town with Jean Arthur Lionel Stander and Douglas Dumbrille. The film is praised as funny at times and quietly serious with sharp satire and strong performances.
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MR. Deeds
Gary Cooper
Jean Arthur
Lionel Stander
Douglas Dumbrille
Star Photoplay
The Ghost Goes West Drama Screening
Jean Parker and Robert Donovan star in a smooth entertaining drama presented June 2 and 3. The film promises light humor and gentle pacing as audiences follow a curious tale across seaside settings.
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Jean Parker
Robert Donat
Garden Murder Case teased by Van Dine thriller cast
June 4 review notes The Garden Murder Case from 8 S Van Dines features Edmund Lowe as Philo Vance, H B Warner as the heavy and Virginia Bruce as the lovely heroine in this suspenseful tale.
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Hartwig “the Garden
Al G Barnes Circus to Exhibit in Dillon June 7
The Al G Barnes Circus, one of the world’s largest, will perform in Dillon Sunday June 7 with an afternoon show. The display features 100 draft horses and hundreds of ring stock, 18 foreign countries represented, Cristiani Troupe of seven Italian riders, 40 dancing horses, 40 dancing girls, aerialists the Waltiers, clowns, acrobats, and a Rio Grande fiesta prologue. Performances start at 2 p m with doors at 1 p m for zoological displays and a music concert by Prof. Voeckener’s band.
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al. G. Barnes
Dillon
Cristiani
Waltiers
Big Top
Bert Nelson
America
Tillie
Mary Cornell
Rio Grande
Spain
al G. Barnes
Voeckener
Appointed Administrator in Brunier Estate
F C McFadden named administrator for the estate of Joseph L Brunier. Brunier was a victim of a recent axe murder in a cabin on the west side. The case details and implications follow in local probate notes.
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F. C. McFadden
Joseph L. Brunier
Looking Backward and Be a Bullish Pastime in 1887 and 1896
Look back at June term plans for the district court with eight criminal and forty civil cases noted. High water damages bridges and roads while a railroad crew clears debris from a north town bridge and hooks an engine to large washed trees. A separate 1896 note reports Beaverhead cattle prices and stock trades with bulls kept until June 20 and prices per head for cattle horses and sheep as residents complain of money.
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the Tribune
Beaverhead
Stockmen’s Protective Association
Selway
Blair Declares for Fifth District Judge Post
Frank E. Blair a Virginia City attorney and former Madison County prosecutor opened his campaign for nomination and election as District Judge of the Fifth District at a Madison valley Veterans Hall address. He pledged prompt docket action and upholding bench traditions.
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Ennis
Madison Valley
Veterans’ Hall
Frank. E. Blair
Virginia
Madison County
Elks Dance Friday at Dillmont Park
The local Elks lodge hosts a birthday dance at Dillmont park Friday evening May 29 for members and their ladies only.
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Order of Elks
Dillmont Park
Lodge
Johnson Trading Co. Sells Repair and Gear at Rock-Bottom Prices
The notice from Johnson Trading Co in Dillon Montana promises repair of harness saddles and tents and advertises low prices on new and second-hand goals. It asks for continued and future patronage and thanks customers for past business.
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Johnson Trading CO
Dillon. Mont
Lutheran Ladies Aid All Hostess Meeting At Church
The Lutheran Ladies Aid plans an all hostesses gathering at the church on Thursday afternoon. A birth is reported at Barrett hospital Wednesday morning for Mr. and Mrs Adams Nelson. Dr H H Scarborough eye specialist will be at Andrus Hotel Wednesday June 3 and Thursday June 4 until four o'clock for eye care and glasses. A dinner in honor of C F Kelly will be held in Dillon on June 4 at 6:30 p.m. All residents advised to leave names with T E Gilbert. Also notices a Rawleigh route seeking a man for 800 families and a real estate lead with W D Tovey.
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Lutheran Ladies Aid
H. H. Scarborough
Andrus Hotel
C. F. Kelly
Butte
Dillon
T. E. Gilbert
MOTH PROOF GARMENTS AT PARISIAN CLEANERS
Moth proofing introduced for summer wear at Parisian Cleaners with no extra charge. Process claims to protect fabrics. contact phone 20 for service.
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Parisian Cleaners
Local basketball wager sparks lighter talk and plans
A 1904 item notes Lima bagebail team posting a $109 stake to secure next Sunday game at the Bilton boys' venue. The Bilton club accepts, prompting ongoing chatter about the match and arrangements.
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Lima
Bagebaill
Alco
Bilton
sttiLactot
Missoula Visitors Highlight Local Ties and New Lawn Gadget
Emerson Elderkin of Missoula visited on Wednesday accompanied home by Mrs. Elderkin their son Judge and Miss Esther Judge who had stayed with Mrs. Mary Judge. Power Mower W Clark displays a power lawn mower at the courthouse clipping grass rapidly with Shorty keeping pace beside the device.
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Emerson Elderkin
Missoula
POWER
W. & Clark
Court House
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Rawleigh
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Minne
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Apolis
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