Prominent Big Hole Basin rancher Soren P Nelson dies
Soren P Nelson died after a paralytic stroke on Thursday evening. Born in Denmark 58 years ago, he founded a ranch in the Big Hole basin before 1900 and became a leading cattle rancher. Survived by widow Lena Hirschey, daughters Mrs Phil Murphy and Mrs Herman Peterson of Jackson, son Fred Nelson of the Big Hole, and brother Nels Nelson of Deer Lodge. Funeral held in Jackson with Masonic rites, burial in Jackson Cemetery.
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Big Hole Basin
Soren P. Nelson
Denmark
America
Lena Hirschey
Phil Murphy
Herman Peterson
Jackson
Fred Nelson
the Big Hole
Nels ‘Nelson
Deer Lodge
Masonic Lodge
Nelson
Two Men Sentenced andremanded to Prison This Morning
Nicholas Chabez and Frank Kurdecke were taken to Deer Lodge by Undersheriff Carl Hartwig and Deputy Crosby after being sentenced in the district court. Chabez pleaded guilty to manslaughter for July 18 wounds that killed Pablo Forres and Juan Romero, and received a ten year state prison term. Kurdecke was found guilty of assault in the second degree and sentenced to one year in the state prison.
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Nicholas Chabez
Frank Kurdecke
Deer Lodge
Carl Hartwig
Alex .Crosby
Auto
Chabez
Kurdecke
Pablo Forres
Juan Romero
H. G. Rodgers
Series of Fall Dinner Parties Ends With Bridge Night
A sequence of dinners and evening bridge parties closed Thursday at Mrs. Charles R. Price’s West Side home. Hosts included Mrs. Walter Stamm and Mrs. T. Lee McCracken. Scores varied across evenings with Mrs. Romersa, Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Kinch, Mrs. Newnes, Mrs. Emerick, Mrs. Graeter, Mrs. Orr and Mrs. Collins earning high or consolation placements. Autumn blooms and Halloween colors decorated the Price residence for six-table games.
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Charles R. Price
West Side
Walter Stamm
T. Lee McCracken
Price
W. J. Romersa
D. A. Sullivan
H. M. Kinch
J. T. Newnes
B. W. Emerick
W. A. Graeter
Ernest Orr
John Collins
Hallowe’en
Junior High Parade Promised On Main Street Saturday
Estellan Thompson invites the community to attend the junior high school parade on Saturday November 2 on Main Street. The event promises many activities of interest to children and families.
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Main Street
Estellan Thompson
Local Social and Business Notes From Dillon Area
Mrs J C Wall visited in Butte Tuesday. George B Conway spent the week in Dillon from Hecla. Ras Hansen of Armstead attended to business in Dillon. Miss Martha Salee teaches at Armstead spent the weekend in Dillon. Mrs Martin C Jackson and Mrs Merton Fullerton of Jackson were in town Tuesday. E W Smith visitors from Donovan Ranch Wednesday. J M Neidt of Jackson spending a few days in the city on business. Methodist choir rehearsal tonight at 7 30 with Mrs York directing. Mrs McCaleb of Salmon City visiting with son Hugh McCaleb. All Saints Day Holy Communion at St James Episcopal church at 10. Mr and Mrs H R Paddock of Bannack depart for California for winter. P E McCollum of Butte, Pure Food Stores GM, in Dillon on business. W J Hartwig of Helena for Hartwig theatre opening. L G Sperry of Centennial valley returned to Monida after visiting. Late W Atha of Mackay Idaho and Della Duane of Portland married last Thursday. John A Reddington and Nellie McLaughlin of Leadore married yesterday at court house. Mr and Mrs George Metlen received word of birth of daughter to Mr and Mrs Warner Metlen of San Francisco. New COD packages installed at post office by Henry Deutsch. big safe moved by Clyde Scott and Frank Blair and others. Mrs B F White, Miss Carolyn White, Emrys White and son left for Santa Ana California.
Hartwig theatre vitaphone opens Dillon crowd shouts
Large crowds attend two performances as Hartwig theatre debuts Western Electric vitaphone system. Paris Bound named as next sound film with high class releases planned, including The Singing Fool and Coquette. Local residents Roscoe Cornell family, Mrs. Warren Murray, and others noted.
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Hartwig
Dillon
Ee W. B. Hartwig
Paris
al Jolson
Mary Pickford
Ranch youth on stock judging team heads to Portland show
Lee Martinell of Dell travels with the State College stock judging team to compete at the International livestock show in Portland. He is the son of Mr and Mrs E M Martinell, prominent local ranchers who earlier sent him to high school in Dillon.
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Lee Martinell
E. M. Martinell
Dell
State College
Portland
Lee
Dillon
Mrs Moe Reports Alums Meet Plans for Dillon Unit
Mrs O K Moe president of the Normal college alumni reports the Greater Montana Alumni meeting in Butte as highly successful. She says plans were made to organize a Dillon unit of the state alumni organization.
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O. K. Moe
Butte
Greater Alumni Association of Montana
Reward Offered by Madison National Forest Sheep Growers
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Association offers a $250 reward for conviction of any sheep thief and a $100 reward for conviction of any camp robber. The notice invites public cooperation to deter thefts and protect livestock in the forest region.
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Madison National Forest Sheep Growers’ Association
Troublesome Night Coughs Guide Sleep Relief
A cough that brings up mucus is helpful as it clears air passages. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound combines pine tar honey and cough ingredients to loosen mucus, ease the cough, and promote restful sleep. No opiates, mildly laxative. For sale by Geo. M. Gosman, successor to Potts.
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Foley
Geo. M. Gosman
Potts
Adv
Stephenson Passenger On Afternoon Train After Wife's Surgery
W. E. Stephenson rode the afternoon train to Butte after his wife Mrs. Stephenson underwent an operation at a Butte hospital earlier that morning.
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W. E. Stephenson
Butte
Chester Gilbert Called to Butte as Son Injured in Auto Crash
Chester Gilbert was summoned to Butte on Wednesday while his son Budge remained in serious condition after an automobile accident Sunday evening. The report notes Budge Gilbert was injured and condition worsening.
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Chester Gilbert
Butte
Budge
Mrs Kate Murphy Leads Local Deer Hunt With Buck Trophy
In this county the Union News branch manager Mrs Kate Murphy is the sole woman to bag a deer this season. She hunted with her husband in the Bloody Dick area last Sunday and took a three point buck, the only game secured by the party.
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Kate Murphy
Union News Company
Northside Country Club Meet Set at Ranch Home
The Northside Country Club will gather at the ranch home of Mrs. Ned Saunders on the afternoon of November 5 for a 1 30 dinner.
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Northside Country Club
Ned Saunders
Kalispell Man Weds Dillon Woman at Meeds Home
Thomas Singleton of Kalispell and Mrs. Margaret Meeds of Dillon were married Sunday night at 9 30 by Rev. R O Shannon of the First Baptist church. The ceremony occurred at the home of David Meeds, Mrs. Singleton's stepson.
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Thomas Singleton
Kalispell
Margaret Meeds
Dillon
R. 0. Shannon
First Baptist Church
David Meeds
Singleton
Armistice day dance takes center stage in Beaverhead post plan
Beaverhead post will hold the Armistice day dance on November 11 as the main event. A football game between the Normal Bulldogs and University of Montana Freshmen at the athletic park in the afternoon is expected to draw large crowds. Legion members gathered at city hall with Commander Paddock presiding. E. W. Bond was named to arrange the dance and Joe Jacques will oversee the event.
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Beaverhead Post
Bulldogs
University of Montana
Athletic Park
Paddock
E. W. Bond
Joe Jacques
Risley Deputy State Examiner Leaves City
B A Risley deputy state examiner who has spent several weeks in the city left Tuesday afternoon for the eastern part of the state.
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B. A. Risley
Bozeman Missoula Football Result Sparks Big Call Volume
After the game last Saturday, Terry Browning's received many calls about the score 14 to 12 in favor of Bozeman. Bluey Cruz answered the inquiries as residents, including women and children, expressed thanks. One caller, unknown by name, muttered Go to h I, likely a friendly Indian upset about Missoula losing.
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Bozeman
Missoula
Terry Browning
Bluey Cruz
H—I
Death of World War veteran Charles Tash reported
George Tash received a telegram Monday announcing the death of his nephew Charles Tash a World War veteran from Alliance Nebraska. He died from effects of gas encountered in action. Charles was son of R E Tash Alliance district judge for 23 years.
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George Tash
Charles Tash
R. E. Tash
Alliance
Neb
Ten Penny Carnival Promises Prizes For All Players
The Junior High announces a Ten Penny Carnival game named Ten Penny. Players pay ten cents and every participant wins a prize, reflecting a fair, square approach to the arcade style activity.
Mrs Albers Hosts Jolly Pinochle Club Meeting
Mrs Christine Albers entertained the Jolly Pinochle club at her ranch home last Saturday evening with a sumptuous dinner served to about 20 guests. An enjoyable session at cards followed.
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Christine Albers
Jolly Pinochle Club
Reward offered for cattle theft on regional ranges
A $1,000 reward is offered for evidence leading to conviction of anyone unlawfully butchering or stealing beef or veal on the Big Hole Horse Prairie Grasshopper Centennial Red Rock or Black Tail ranges. Report evidence to W. C. Orr sheriff.
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Big Hole
Horse Prairie
Grasshopper
Centennial
Red Rock
Black Tail
W. C. Orr
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. P. Nelson
Tribune Bookstore
J. C. Wall
George B. Conway
Hecla
Ras Hansen
Armstead
Martha Salee
Martin C. Jackson
Merton Fullerton
E. W. Smith
Donovan, Ranch
J. M. Neidt. of
City
York
Mrs. McCaleb
Salmon City
Hugh McCaleb
St. James Episcopal Church
H. R. Paddock of
Bannack
California
P. E. McCollum
Pure Food
W. J. Hartwig
Helena
Sound Pictures
Hartwig Theatre
L. G. Sperry
Centennial Valley
Monida
W. Atha
Mackay
Idaho
Della Duane
Ore
F. X. Leschner
St. Rose Catholic Church
John A. Reddington
Nellie McLaughlin
Leadore
Opp
Court House
George Metlen
Warner Metlen
San Francisco
Henry Deutsch
Clyde Scott
Frank Blair
B. F. White
Carolyn White
Emrys White
Emrys, Jr
Santa Ana
Calif
White
Excellent Pictures
Roscoe Cornell
Roscoe, Jr
Houston
Texas
Mrs. Warren Murray
T. J. Call of
Ennis
Neta Bowman
Waggoner, Ill
Mrs. A. M. LaDue
Sheridan
Mrs. Fraces Foster
W. V. Grimes
Entre Nous Bridge Club
J. E. Selway
Grant
Leroy Gilbert
John Brundage
Evan Burrell
Salmon
J. W. Burrell
A Dillon
Diana
Armstrong
Marshall Field & Company
George Miller
Carl B. Taylor
Hereford
Wisdom, Mont
Park Davis & Co
Mont
Mrs. Albers
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