Timmons a Prisoner Widely Reported Missing
Bud Timmons of Monida is now listed as a prisoner of war after being reported missing in action earlier. The Lima hotel barroom register was robbed of about fifty dollars last Sunday night. no suspects have been identified. The George Ainslie auto party arrived in Los Angeles safely after an uneventful 18 day trip and plans to settle in California.
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Bud Timmons
Monida
Lima
George Ainslie
Los Angeles
California
Lima vagrants rounded up for refusing to work
The article reports six men rounded up at Lima for vagrancy and refusal to work. They were brought to Dillon and given sentences in the county jail to ponder their actions. It also lists a Methodist church schedule for Sunday with services and activities led by Pastor H. G. Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Dillon
Memorial Service for War Hero at Apex Public School
A memorial service for Wm. Best killed in France will be held Sunday afternoon at Apex public school with an address by H. G. Humphrey and special music by the Methodist choir. The notice notes the event as a community remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apex Public School
Wm. Best
France
H. G. Humphrey
Methodist
Local Company Sells Stock and Machinery to Dillon Firm
The deal includes the entire stock, extra parts, and machine shop equipment. The machinery is being shipped by rail to Dillon and will be installed soon after arrival. The sale also includes one truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Missoula
City tightens rules against sidewalk spitting amid flu threat
A city ordinance against expectorating on sidewalks and inside public buildings will be enforced due to the menace of Spanish influenza, aiming to curb spread and protect public health.
Mrs Hartwig Recovering After Operation
W B Hartwig wires from Rochester Minn that his wife Mrs Hartwig underwent surgery and is recovering well. Remains shipped to Kirksville Mo for burial. Catherine Bell 78 near Patterson Mo died, funeral preparations by Brundage. Delegates named to Baptist state convention at Bozeman.
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Hartwig
R.r.rathbone
Campbell
Missouri
Catherine Bell
Patterson
QO. S. L
Money
Indiana
West
Brundage
Kirksville
Pershing Congratulates Cashmore Family on Birth of Son
General John J. Pershing writes from France to Mr and Mrs W F Cashmore congratulating them on the birth of their son and his namesake John Pershing Cashmore, noting pride in the family’s new arrival and naming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
John J. Pershing
France
W. F. Cashmore
John Pershing Cashmore
Rev. Jensen Resigns for YMCA Aviation Work
Rev. R. J. Jensen, rector of St. James Episcopal church for the past year, resigns to join YMCA work in the aviation department. He will lead his last service October 18, after reporting for duty October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Jensen
St. James Episcopal Church
Aviation Department
Jensen
St. James’ Church
Culver Brought Back On Forgery Charge In Dillon
J. H. Culver, accused of passing bogus checks at Dillon businesses, is jailed on forgery charges. Arrested in Missoula, he was turned over to Beaverhead county sheriff and brought to Dillon Wednesday. Culver had worked as a cook at the Palace cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culver
J. H. Culver
Dillon
Missoula
Beaverhead
Palace Cafe
Dick Price Returns to Local Exemption Board Post
Richard R. Price came back from Fort Yellowstone and will serve on the local exemption board until reassigned. He is temporarily transferred to Dillon due to lack of clerical work at the fort, with supplies and uniforms exhausted. Friends welcome his return, even for a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Price
Richard R. Price
Fort Yellowstone
Dillon
Dillon News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Visits
A roundup of residents visiting Dillon from nearby towns and states, noting trips to Missoula for university entries and military training, local social events, and community notices. Names include J. C. Harrison, F. P. Birrer, Laverne Spencer, Eugene Free, Virgil Bostwick, Everton Poindexter, Raymond Garver, Anna Baumann, and many others with various trips, dances, and civic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Free
Virgil Bostwick
Everton Poindexter
Raymond Garver
Missoula
Raymond
Episcopal Guild to Meet at Mrs. Smiths Home
St. James Mrs. Jos C Smith will host the Episcopal Guild next Thursday afternoon in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. C. Smith
Episcopal Guild
Honored Guest at Baxter Dinner Commemorates Anson Baxter
J Anson Baxter was the honor guest at a dinner hosted by Mrs Jerome Baxter to mark Anson's natal day. A small circle of close friends attended and enjoyed a delicious menu.
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J. Anson Baxter
Jerome Baxter
Anson
Natal
Mrs. H J Burleigh Honored by Mrs A S Rife in Dillon
Mrs A S Rife hosted a Friday evening gathering in Dillon in honor of Mrs H J Burleigh from Plains Montana former Dillon resident and several friends attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Rife
H. J. Burleigh
Plains, Mont
Dillon
Mizpah Chapter of O E S 25th Anniversary Banquet
The Mizpah Chapter O E S marks 25 years in Dillon with an anniversary banquet set for Tuesday October 8 at 6 30 p m in the Masonic temple banquet hall. Active preparations are underway for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon of Mizpah Chapter
O. E.S
Masonic Temple
Needle club entertained at Mrs. Bishop home
The Needle club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. John F. Bishop’s home on south Idaho Street. Guest Mrs. Nye from Alberta, sister of Mrs. A. L. Anderson, joined the gathering. A jolly afternoon with light refreshments was served.
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The
Needle Club
John F. Bishop
South Idaho Street
Nye
Alberta
A. L. Anderson
Local Telephony Manager Change In Dillon Area
J B Fleming long time Mountain States Telephone manager for Dillon region is transferred to Anaconda and will move as soon as possible. Mr and Mrs Fleming leave many friends behind in Dillon. Otto Pabst of Three Forks becomes the new local manager.
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Anaconda
J. B. Fleming
Mountain States Telephone Company
William Hughes Dead and Other Local Notices
William Hughes of Gilmore Idaho died suddenly from pneumonia on September 26. He was 61, a 30 year mining veteran, Wisconsin native, with no known relatives. Nick Wombacher of Melrose died from pneumonia after an asthma attack, aged about 55, leaving a wife and son Henry in Bedrock. T. B. Cosgrove of San Diego visits Dillon, prompting a mock alert in the local paper. Fred Kohl buys the first Fordson tractor, shown in a Dillon demonstration, signaling demand for affordable tractors on local farms.
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William Hughes
Gilmore
Idaho
Wisconsin
Billy
Nick Wombacher
Melrose
Mr. Wombacher
Henry
Bedrock
Kohl
Fordson
Fred Kohl
Dillon
Remains of John W Frizzell Laid at Rest
The funeral for John W. Frizzell, who died from internal injuries after being stepped on by a horse, was held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church. Rev. H. G. Humphrey led services as relatives and neighbors attended. interment followed at Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers included A. Langdorf, Banker Whitbeck, Fred Krause, A. L. Davis, David Ingram, and J. Bradley.
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John W. Frizzell
Methodist
H. G. Humphrey
Neigbors
Mountain View Cemetery
A. Langdorf
Whitbeck
Fred Krause
A. L. Davis
David, Ingram
J. Bradley
Death of Alexander Murray in Butte and Dillon funeral
Alexander Murray elder brother of James and Elza Murray died after surgery in a Butte hospital last Saturday. He lived in Montana since 1890, homesteading on his brother James’s ranch near Dillon. The funeral was Monday at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. H. G. Humphrey and interment at Mountain View cemetery. He was born in 1846 near Ashland Ohio.
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Alexander Murray
James
Elza Murray
Butte
Murray
Dillon
Methodist Church
H. G. Humphrey
Mountain View Cemetery
Ohio
Ben
Ashland
Montana
Public school offers boys and girls employment bureau
The public school has established a boys' and girls' employment bureau. Anyone wishing boy or girl help after school hours or on Saturdays may obtain it. Boys in gangs with or without a teacher overseer are glad to work. If we can help your labor problems phone 144 or see E. C. Beck. Adv tf.
Clothing drive for Belgians yields generous donations
The Dillon appeal for cast off clothing to aid destitute Belgians drew unusually large support. About twice as much cloth ing was donated as a year ago. Volunteers spent days sorting packing the garments for shipment. Many items needed little work and the Red Cross praised the effort. Shipment went out Wednesday.
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Dillon
Belgium
Red Cross
Dont Give Up Comfort for Dillon Kidney Case
Mrs R E Johnson of Dillon recounts kidney troubles from years ago and credits changed habits and support from neighbors with improving her health. The witness urges discouraged readers to learn from others experiences and use it to improve their lives.
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Dillon
R. E. Johnson
Rife St
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by a Malady Cure claim
A testimonial notes a back ache and general weariness cured by Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad claims the remedy cost 60 cents and was available at all dealers. It cites Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York and identifies the ad as Adv-14-40.
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Doan
Red Cross Reports Italy Relief Funds Used During War
The war council of the American Red Cross releases the second installment of reports on use of the Red Cross war fund. It details Italy work since the war began and plans through December 1918, noting $7,939,653.50 spent by July 1, 1918 and an additional $12,657,837.50 for six months ending December 1918. By year end 1918 total relief in Italy exceeds $20,000,000.
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War Council of the
American Red Cross
Red Cross War Fund
Italy
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Henry VIII
Howards
Howard Atches
Huber Bros
Timmons
Ainslies
M. E. Church
Epworth League
Beaverhead Valley
Theron Moran
Standard & Coal Co
North Montana
Mgr
Illon
Mont
Lloyd-Blair
Idaho Street
James Conger
Baptist Sunday School
Dillon News Briefs
J. C. Harrison
Upper
Grasshopper
F. P. Birrer
Blaine
Laverne Spencer
Jackson
Anna L. Baumann
J. C. Moore
Billings
R. E. Foster
William Pahnisch
Grasshopper Valley
Monroe Bucy
Centennial Valley
Don Randolph
Argenta
Jim Brown
Alaska
Frank Lovell
W. S. Tash
Grasshopper Ranch
Otto Schulz
Omaha
W. H. Keller
Riverside Knitting Club
James Dodd
St. Rose Guild
Harry Williams
Railroad Avenue
Baptist Aid Society
Isaac Brown
North Pacific Street
Harry Hunter
George Baker
Mr. Baker
Poindexter
Richmond Hobson
Marine Corps
University
Lincoln
Neb
Lenore Vespersia Luce
Leslie J. Strain
Bethany, Neb
University “Church
Bethany
EB. 8
Luce
Corner University
University School of Music of Lincoln
Luces
Prof. Luce
Normal College
Vespersia
Twin Bridges
J. E. Morse
F. H. Brimose
Matt Orr
Bozeman
the Daughters of the American Revolution
St. James
Albert Stamm
Mrs. Burleigh
T. B. Cosgrove
San Diego
Calif
R. M. Cosgrove
San Diego Sun
Butte Hospital
Engle
Earth
Swift & Company
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