Cattle sales dominate Dillon region market report
Past week tally shows about 1000 head sold by Grasshopper valley firms. James Dodd and Pahnish Livestock each bought multiple lots of steers while Hereford bull sale at Dillon yielded high prices and notable consignments from Harrison Ranch and Marchesseau outfits. Local social events and travels accompany industry notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattl
Grasshopper ’ Valley
Bros
James Dodd
Bryan ‘O'Connell
Helena
Mining activity across multiple districts reported by operators
William Logan Lessors notes ore shipments of three to five cars weekly from Melrose and updates on leadership changes with Hartman taking over the Ferdinand group at Argenta. Quick reports promising samples south of Ermont in Badger Pass. Mines in Bannack Hendricks and Magpie Springs show ongoing development and potential value, with the Ermont mill delivering a solid gold brick monthly. Hand ships one to two cars weekly from Tuscarora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’ “Hartman
Ferdinand Group
Argenta
Charles Quick
Charlie
Ermont
Badger Pass
Quick, Hartman and Devaney
McCloskey and Associates
Jim Melton and Sons
Magpie Springs
F. W
Quartz Hill
John Hand
Tuscarora
Dell Visitors and Local Activities Highlight Week
Visitors from Dell include Al and Ed Price Earl Cantrell P J Bimat Jos Dowling Joe Birrer Wm Sweeney Alma Henderson S M McKnight and daughter Nell J F Harrison L M Anderson Elmer Martinell and sons Ray and Lee. Mrs Walter Bastian Rosa Lee visited Lima. Busy Stitchers 4 H club held achievement day at Mary Hanson home. Masonic services for Dr L C Ford attended by many Dell residents. W L Wilson spent weekend at McCammon Idaho. C H Birrer and wife visited Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. P. Marchesseau
Frank Marchesseau
Dillon
E. EB. Hazel
Butte
Darrel Weaver
Ralph Harrison
B. F. Sill
George Harrison
Norman Nelson
Mildred
Floyd Pahnish
Mary Marcovich
Joe Lachner
Leo
Leon Beese
Tom Judge
Dell
al Price
Earl Cantrell
P. J. Bimat
Jos. Dowling
Joe Birrer
Wm. Sweeney
Alma Henderson
S. M. McKnight
Nell
J. F. Harrison
L. M. Anderson
Elmer Martinell
Ray and
Lee
Stitchers
Mary Hanson
Lima
L. C. Ford
W. L. Wilson
McCammon
Idaho
C. H. Birrer
Federation of Women's Clubs Convention in Dillon
Beaverhead Federation of Women's Clubs will meet in Dillon next Saturday for a semi annual convention. A business session opens the event followed by a luncheon and an afternoon puppet show. President is Mrs. C W Francis of Wisdom with Mrs Ted Godward and Mrs Frank A Hazel in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Beaverhead Federation of Women’s Clubs
Federation
C. W. Francis
Wisdom
Ted Godward
Open competitive exam for Principal animal husbandman
The United States Civil Service commission announces an open competitive examination for Principal animal husbandman at $5600 yearly in the Bureau of Animal Industry, Department of Agriculture. Full information available at the local post office. Mrs. Clara Chapman has returned to California for the winter after a summer in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Clara Chapman
Dillon
California
Improvements Planned for Local Air Field
Washington dispatches say a $23,000 radio range marker will be installed at the Dillon air field as part of a national program to improve the Federal Airways system. Medium and low powered loop markers are slated for Custer Montana and Pocatello Idaho, with $35,000 simultaneous transmission radio range and telephone stations planned for Belgrade Great Falls Whitehall and DuBois Idaho and other air line fields. Andy Williams of Alder was in town Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Airways System
Dillon
Washington, D.C
Custer
Montana
Pocatello
Idaho
Belgrade
Great Falls
Whitehall
DuBois
Local Socials and Bull Sale Prices Highlight Dillon Visit
A Dillon gathering covered social visits and a prominent cattle auction. Beverages mark a Beaverhead district Farmers Union meeting with visitors Mr and Mrs Verbance and others. Auctioneer Drake noted high bids, including bulls near 800 dollars at Willow Creek and a total ring side spend of 11 880 dollars. Beal Hereford figures and promotions dominated talk of an annual or semi annual sale in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Verbance
Lars Kalsta
Dan’ Piccone
Butte
The
Farmers Union
Col
Fred Reppert
Dillon
Iowa
Mr. Drake
Belt
Willow Creek Ranch
Drake
Local Dillion Roundup Of Visits And Moves In October
Jackson area residents return from vacation near Jackson while Dillon sees visitors and travelers. The Gowens come home from a Jackson trip and Ben Ongal, recently at Barrett hospital, expected home soon. Jordan Montana couple Glen Chilters arrive to reside at Fred Nelson ranch for winter. St. Margarets guild schedules November 6 bazaar and a no host meeting October 6 at Mrs Martins Quigleys home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Ongal
Ongal
Barrett Hospital
Harry Lapham
John Jackson
Larry Holleran
Glen Chilters
Jordan
Montana
Fred Nelson Ranch
Carl Holman
Ethel
Dillon
Fred Hirschey
Idaho
Dan Pendergast
Fred Spehrs
Esta Husted
Fred Nelson
St. Margaret’s Guild
Sanford Shepherd
Martin Quigley
Two pledge selections at Montana State College Chi Omega
Helen Anderson of Jackson and Maaree Ericson of Lakeview were named pledges of Chi Omega at Montana State College. Both students are enrolled in four year courses and were chosen at the close of rushing earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Anderson
Jackson
Maaree Ericson
Lakeview
Chi Omega
Montana State College
Hereford stock sale spawns new local herds in Dillon
Three stockmen Blaz Lugar George Balkovich and Nick Pepercoff bid in the first registered Hereford bulls Monday signaling the start of new local herds. Beaverhead and Madison bidders dominated the afternoon with George Harrison Nay Brothers and others purchasing multiple head as buyers from Grasshopper Bannack and Jackson sought homes for bulls headed to the Big Hole basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Blaz Lugar
Monida
George Balkovich
Twin Bridges
Nick Pepercoff
Beaverhead
Madison County
George Harrison
Grasshopper
Nay Brothers
Bannack
Big Hole Basin
Fred Nelson
Jackson
Willey Bros
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W. S Tash
Guy Gray
Pahnish Livestock Company
James ‘Dodd
Harrison Ranch , Company
Ogden
Walter Paddock
Beaverhead County
Hera
W. S. Tash
Jesse Bradley
Gallatin Randolph
Nay Bros
Oscar Sales
Bozeman
Captain Advance
R. D. Marchesseau
Hereford
Marchesseau Bros
George Pyle
W. 8
Tash
Albers Ranch
P. Marchesseau
B. W. Emerick
Len Waldemar
A. L. Gibson
U. S. Geological Survey
National Forest Reserve
Elkhorn Springs
Gibson
Twin Lakes
J. D. Harrison
M. A. Cooke
EH. E. Hazel
Frank E. Marchesseau
Ralph Cushing
Cushing
Lorenz Cushing
By William Logan
Hecla
Rose
Walter Bastian
Rosa Lee
Federation OF Women’s Clubs
Andy Williams
Alder
Carl Mast
Vera of
Julia Hartwig
Adolph and
Arthur Reichle
Grace Trainor
Gransberry
Edna Meelirath
Naomi Lipscomb
Peter Spritzer
Dan Piccone
Mr. Piccone
Frank. Pendleton
Young Randolph
Wedway
Randolph
Dysart Gowen
Don’s
Dillon, Montana
Ralph W. Jorgenson
Lester R. Schulz
Sheridan
A. G. Jones
Miles City
GO Streamline
Dillon Tribune
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