Armistice Day Observance Moves to City Hall in Bad Weather
Beev erhead post of the American Legion shifts Armistice day activities from the Athletic field to the city hall due to rain. A 10 o clock patriotic program features the high school band and community singing led by the Glee club, with remarks by District Commander T E Gilbert. The 11 am moment of silence concludes with a giant 500 foot air bomb release and parade of the Stars and Stripes, followed by a noon luncheon at the Andrus hotel.
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Degenerate Man Sentenced for Crime Against Nature
George Wilson pleaded guilty before Judge H G Rodgers to an infamous crime against nature and was sentenced to 10 to 20 years in state prison. Arrested by Officer Gordon, he was being taken to Deer Lodge in custody of Undersheriff Carl Hartwig.
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Legion Post backs Dillon mining district basketball tourney
Beaverhead post of the American Legion favors holding the mining district basketball tournament in Dillon this season. They pledged aid at a Thursday meeting, urging quick action before December 1 when a decision is due. The high school aided past support and the move aims to attract future students to the college.
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It’s a Boy Story in Town’s Southern End
Residents woke at 3 a m Thursday to a jubilant newborn born to W W Hawkins known as Hap. The seven pound boy arrived from the hospital and both mother and child were reported doing nicely as the town celebrated with smiles and smoke.
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Calcaterra Arrested in Ranch Theft Case Near Town
Angelo Calcaterra was arrested Tuesday morning by Sheriff Orr on a charge of appropriating several articles from the Tony Krulyae ranch located northeast of town.
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Bear tale from Ruby district hunting party
William Gordon of the Montana Auto company joined a Ruby district hunting party on Monday. After poor deer luck they brought in two black bears, a mother and cub, weighing about 275 pounds. Also present were Raymond Banks and Earl Walker.
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Elk Hunters Ira Wagner and Joe Foss Return from Red Canyon Trip
Ira Wagner and Joe Foss returned Monday from a hunting trip in Red canyon Madison county. Each took an elk one cow and one four year old bull. On the return trip they burnt out the bearings of their car on the Virginia City hill and had to carry their load up a long hill except for the elk.
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Red Canyon
Madison County
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Football Classic in Butte Nov 19
All Montana fans await the state football final as the Bobcats travel to Sheridan to face the Cowboys while the Grizzlies host Gonzaga in Missoula. Both teams aim for narrow wins and full strength, with anticipation of a showdown in Butte on November 19.
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State Road Daly to Red Rock Is Likely
County Treasurer Miss Norah Connelley reports tax receipts to date exceed last year by several thousand despite higher rates this year. Over twenty property owners paid before November 1 after October statements. fewer are making half payments.
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Robbery Arrests After Box Car Hold-Up
A southbound local freight was robbed by two armed men who held up 15 to 20 passengers in a box car late Monday evening. Six victims filed the complaint and patrolmen Bourquin and Gordon later arrested Ed Warfield and Frank Hen.
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County Road Plan Discussed for 1928 Beav erhead County
Beaverhead county commissioners meet to outline next year's road program. County Engineer George Metlen to cooperate with the state highway commission in choosing a site for construction. The Bedrock to Daly’s spur stretch, about 14 miles, is identified as the most practical section for 1928 with funds still uncertain. The November 7 8 1927 meeting notes include minutes approval and October work report.
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Daly
Beaverhead Rancher Alvin DeWitt Dies After Brief Illness
Alvin DeWitt 70 a prominent rancher in southern Beaverhead County died at Barrett hospital Thursday morning after a short illness. Born May 10 1857 in Redding Iowa he came west as a young man and settled at Bedrock before ranching in the county. Surviving relatives include a niece in Arco Idaho and a sister in Hatfield Missouri. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
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Community resident Frank Hartzell dies at Barrett hospital
Frank Hartzell, a long time city resident since 1909 and former Butte hotel clerk, died Monday evening at Barrett hospital after a five week illness. Born October 8 1865 in Berlin Center Ohio he moved to Montana as a young man and spent years in Butte and here. He was night clerk at the Andrus hotel for two years and a charter member of the Butte lodge of Elks. Survived by two brothers in the east funeral plans not announced. He was known for a quiet reserved disposition and earned broad respect.
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