Soldiers at Camp Lewis Seek Montana Correspondents
A wartime letter from two soldiers at Camp Lewis requests Montana girls, especially near Dillon, to write them. Private Arthur Rissus and Private William E. Pope of the 1st Infantry Company C invite local interest and urge any remaining eligible girl to respond.
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Camp Lewis
Montana
Dillon
1St Infantry Company C
Lewis
Arthur
Rissus
William E. Pope
William Peters Found Frozen to Death in Sweetwater District
William Peters, a 60 year old shepherd long resident of the region, was found frozen to death after becoming lost in a storm while leaving his camp. He died in the Sweetwater district and was transported to Virginia City for burial. The inquest noted death from exposure.
Soldier Biot Returns Home From France Sick With Rheumatism
Morton Biot, who left Dillon for Camp Lewis on September 6 1917 and served in France for months, has been invalided due to rheumatism contracted in a French training camp. He arrived in New York last Sunday and will go home once quarantine ends.
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Morton "Biot
Dillon
Lewis
France
New’York
Enduring Dedication Sparks Statewide Debate on Cemetery Use
Fragmentary remarks recall a dedication at a national cemetery and urge an imperishable address. The text references Bielenberg and a sergeant, hints at circus and school criticisms, and notes towns facing quarantine preventing full adoption of a proposed measure across the state.
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Laabite ‘National Cemetery
Bielenberg
Contingent Leaves Dillon for Fort Worden Washington
A group of selective men departed Dillon Monday afternoon bound for Fort Worden with hostilities paused. Twenty were listed to leave but five had been transferred, making this likely the last Dillon departure for training.
Dillon Soldier Reported Killed in France
Reis Killed in Action. Charles T. Reig a Dillon boy who left September 20 1917 with the second contingent drafted men for Camp Lewis is reported killed in action in France November did That is the word received by his sister Mrs Roy Selway of this city His is the tenth name to be added to Beaverhead county s honor roll of those who died for their country He is the first Dillon boy to be killed in action as far as known. B H Boy Wins Medal. Corporal George R Baker of this city was of the winning team which won the relay race at the athletic meet at St Aignan France April 28 1918. Corporal Baker represented his company at the meet having been chosen from a large number of applicants. He also won the 440 yard dash. He received a handsome bronze medal and also a company medal. The medals have just been received by his family in this city. A Second Lieutenant. A letter from T J Murray of Shoshone Idaho states that his son Maurice who has been in an officers school at Memphis Tenn had received his commission as second lieutenant and been assigned to duty at Camp Pike Ark as instructor in the Central Officers Training school at that place Maurice left for Camp Lewis with a Dillon contingent last June. He certainly has made rapid strides. George Calloway Dies. George Calloway a brother of E J Calloway of this city and Judge Lew L Calloway of Great Falls passed away at Bozeman last Sunday. His brother Edmund was called to Bozeman last Saturday and reached the bedside before the end. Deceased was born in Virginia City and had many friends and acquaintances in this part of the state. The relatives have the sincere sympathy of the people of Dillon.
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Reis
Charles't. Reig
Dillon
Camp Lewis
France
Roy Selway
Beaverhead County
B. H. Boy
George R.baker
St. Aignan
Baker
T. J. “Murray
Shoshone
Idaho
Maurice
Memphis
George Calloway
E. J. Calloway
Lew L. Calloway
Great Falls
Bozeman
Edmund
Virginia City
Geo Cockerell Dies After Years Trapping in Centennial Valley
George Cockrell aged 66 died at the county hospital this morning after a long career trapping in the Centennial valley country. He was born in England and little is known about his later life.
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Geo. Cockerell
George Cockrell
Centennial Valley
England
Card of Thanks for Ernest Shawver Death
We express thanks to the many kind friends of Dillon and the Centennial valley for acts of kindness during the illness and death of the late Ernest Shawver. Their remembrance will help us bear our sorrow with fortitude. Mrs Ernest Shawver Patley Shawyer Mrs Grant Wilson 464.
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Dillon
Centennial’ Valley
Ernest Shawver
Local Weddings Reported In Dillon And Idaho Towns
Friday November 8 Rev H G Humphrey united Hugh Smyth and Phyllis Blanche Duncan both of Dillon in marriage Saturday November 9 he performed the same office for Carl D Sutton and Hilary Moore both of Pocatello Idaho Tuesday November 12 witnessed the marriage of George W Strong of American Falls Idaho and Mrs Belle Brothers of Rexburg Idaho The service again by Rev Humphrey.
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H. G. Humphrey
Hugh Smyth
Phyllis
Blanche Duncan
Dillon
Carl D. Sutton
Hilary Moore
Pocatello
Idaho
George W. Strong
American Falls
Belle Brothers
Rexburg
Humphrey
Mrs Gartland and John Wood Ward Wed at St Rose Church
Mrs Hugh Gartland and John Wood ward were married at St Rose Catholic church on Thursday November 7. They were attended by Mr and Mrs J K Hermann. The Woodwards left for Chicago Wednesday and will make their home in Sheridan after returning.
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Hugh Gartland
John Woodward
St. Rose Catholic Church
J. K. Hermann
Estimate of Our Casualties in the War
Washington officials estimate the American expeditionary forces casualties will not exceed 100000. The figure covers killed in action wounded died of wounds disease and accidents and those missing who may later be counted when prisoners are returned from Germany.
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Washington
Germany
Thanking friends for kindness after wife’s illness and death
I wish to thank the friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses shown me during the sickness and death of my wife, and for the beautiful flowers.
Elk Cafe Reopens Under Etta Shuck Proprietress
The Elk Cafe has been purchased by Etta Shuck and reopened Monday at noon, November 11. The cafe will be run in a first class manner and public patronage is invited. Mrs Etta Shuck, Proprietress.
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Elk Cafe
Etta. Shuck
Influenza Situation Report
The situation shows no change from a week ago with new cases not as severe as initially. Hospitals remain full and many patients are treated at home. It is not yet known when the quarantine will be lifted.
Campaign aims to raise 170.5 million for overseas relief
Week by week over 600 tons of supplies for the boys overseas depart from Atlantic ports to France. Welfare agencies for soldiers and sailors lead the effort with a united drive by YMCA YWCA Knights of Columbus Salvation Army American Library Association War Camp Community Service and Jewish Welfare Board. The goal is 170,500,000 to sustain and expand this aid.
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Atlantic
France
K. of C
Salvation Army
Library
Agadciation
Community Service and Jewish ‘Welfare Board
Navy subscribes to fourth loan with high officer sailor support
The United States Navy subscribed to 45 218 460 dollars for the fourth loan. About 9 million was subscribed by officers and sailors on duty aboard ships in war zones. Mrs George Dewey, widow of the admiral, had her subscription credited to the navy. The navy’s fourth loan total exceeds its combined first to third loans by 10 million dollars.
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United States Navy
George Dewey
Joan
Bank Cashier’s Affidavit Sworn In 1918 Beaverhead Montana
W A Graeter cashier for the bank swears to the truth of statements to the best of his knowledge. Notary W E Siephenon notes sworn on November 11 1918 in Dillon Montana with directors M Barrett and A L Stone attesting.
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State OF Montana
Lis County
Beaverhead
W. A. Graeter
W. E. Siephenson
Dillon
Montana
M. Barrett
A.l.stone
Navy Oversubscription Marks Fourth Liberty Loan Effort
The text lauds the navy for exceeding assigned quotas in the fourth loan. It praises officers and men for their patriotic duty and dedication to supporting fighting zones and national needs, asserting the Navy will continue to keep its bonds and fulfill its obligations.
Frank Landon Featured by Montana Bank Journal
A Beaverhead State Bank profile highlights Frank Landon of Dillon as a livestock expert and bank organizer. The 42 year Beaverhead resident runs a 3000 acre upper Blacktail ranch, tops Omaha market with high quality sheep and wool, and serves as vice president of the bank alongside president G T Paul and cashier C W Hudson. Landon is identified as a loyal patriot and Liberty Bond subscriber contributing to the bank’s growth.
Examinations Postponed for Teachers in County
Teachers examinations have been postponed until Thursday Friday and Saturday December 5 6 and 7 Elizabeth Sutherland Adv 46 48 County Sept of Schools.
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County Sept
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