Montana Band Thrills 168th Infantry at Charlotte Concert
Fred Bechtold of the 163 Montana infantry band forwards a clipping on the 168th Band concert in Charlotte’s city auditorium. More than 5,000 attendees enjoyed Sousa marches, Dixie, The Star Spangled Banner, and multiple solos by Kleinert Casey and others. Mayor McNinch praised the soldiers and hinted at future Sunday concerts.
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Fred Bechtold
Montana Infantry Band
Charlott
N. C
McNinch
Camp Greene
Charlotte
South
Sergeant Kleinert
Sousa
Stars and Stripes Forever
Light Cavalry
Casey
Scotland
O’haver
Swannee River
Kentucky
Dixie
Golden West
Sunny South
Sons of the Golden West
West
France
Berlin
Fred. A. Draper
Crowell
Enevoldson
Evans
Berry
Mitchell
Cowen
Chase
Jerick
O'Haver
Clark
Brokaw
Bugler
Waklee
Barnes
French
McCarthy
Campbell
Mason
Kleinert
Thomas
Hawley
Timmons
Findlay
McGettigan
Smithers
Osten
Roubideaux
Bechtold
MacDonald
Scott
Beaverhead Lumber Team Hit by Train in Sunday Accident
A Beaverhead Lumber team wandered onto a northbound railroad track Sunday morning about a mile south of town. The team was struck by a passenger train. one animal was killed outright and another was severely injured and shot. The team value was about $600.
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Beaverhead Lumber Company
Federation of Women’s Clubs District No 2 meet in Dillon
The third annual meeting of District No 2 of the Federation of Women's clubs will be in Dillon on Friday and Saturday October 26 and 27. The Shakespeare club hosts and invites club women to attend. Officers of the district are Mrs. Edwards of Hamilton president, Mrs. Matthew Orr of Dillon vice president, and others.
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Federation of Women’s Clubs
Dillon
Shakespeare Club
Montana
Edwards
Hamilton
Matthew Orr
E. R. Mosher
Edna’ Ketchum
Jessie Poindexter
C. P. Thomas
Flowers That Can Be Raised in Dillon
A Dillon letter outlines a wide range of flowers shrubs and fruit suitable for city beautification. Byron E Toan lists 100 plus varieties including asters phlox roses lilacs wisteria and many perennials such as daisies delphinium and primrose. The author urges property owners to plant a few to improve the town's appearance and notes extensive selections in a practical guide for next season.
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Dillon
Good Government Club
Byron E. Toan
City Jail Inmate Smashes Window Lights In Vault
A man jailed Sunday night in the city damaged all the window lights he could reach inside the strong box area, aiming to ease the effects of a drinking spree.
Man Returns from South America Files Homestead Claim
Charles Gunderson, recently back from South America, surveyed the country on Monday and filed on a homestead before catching the 2 PM train north.
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Charles Gunderson
South America
Prizes Awarded for Boys and Girls in Dillon
Under the Good Government club prizes were given for money earned from May to September 15, 1917 and for work on gardens. Awards include Blair Sprinkle 118 dollars earned with 10 dollar prize, Nellie Little 100 dollars with 7.50 prize, Hollis Harrison 80 dollars with 5 dollar prize, and a 30 dollar account plus a cow and calf for Charles Perry with 2.50 prize. Garden awards of 4 dollars each went to Anastacia Boger Lillian Conger Dortha Schwartz Mary Toan and Emery Smith. The report notes many others and highlights tidy yards and landscape improvements at Toan's yard and gardens and several others in Dillon. The committee urges continued efforts to beautify the city and provide food gardens.
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Good Government’ Club
Blair Sprinkle
Nellie Little
Hollis Harrison
Small Charles Perry
Anastacia Boger
Lillian Conger
Dortha Schwartz
Mary Toan
Emery Smith
Dan Jewell
Lee Williams
Albert Nelson
Clair Cosgrove
Albert Baker
Rachael Smith
Ruth Stevens
Edna Morrow
Ruth Toan
Mr. Toan
T. Luebben
G. Melton
Jay Baker
T. Mulaney
M. Barrett
Dillon
Baxter
Willard
Mr. Garver
Tom Olmsted, Jr
Hoover
Judge Smith
Fidel Huber
Sailor Dahl Peterson Home on Furlough from Mare Island
Dahl Peterson of Bedrock who enlisted in the navy several months ago has been home on furlough. He is stationed at Mare Island, San Francisco. Dahl looked fine in his sailor togs.
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Dahl Peterson
Bedrock
Navy
Mare Island
San Francisco
Dahl
Death of Fidel Christian Hartwig A Ranch Life Ended
Fidel Christian Hartwig eldest son of Mrs Veronika Hartwig of Reichle died Wednesday morning Oct 10 after a three month illness from heart leakage. Born Feb 5 1890 on the ranch he spent most of his life there except one year in Town. Funeral was held at the ranch at 1 pm with interment in the nearby family burying ground. The family mourners extend sympathy across the county.
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Fidel Christian Hartwig
Veronika Hartwig
Reichle
Third Contingent Arrives Safely at American Lake
IrnA M. Wagner of the 127th Company 106 Depot Brigade reports the third quota of the selective draft arrived safely at American Lake Washington on October 9. He notes pleasant travel with parades in towns, thanks Dillon residents for courtesies and praises Red Cross badges. He compares climate to Montana and sends regards to friends.
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American Lake
Wash
Dillon
the Red Cross
Montana
Three Professionals Cited Under New Auto Ordinance
A surgeon, a lawyer with livestock interests, and a Bannack Street grocer were arrested Sunday for auto ordinance infractions. They pleaded guilty and were fined $1 to $5. Officials noted the fines matched the ordinance but the judge cited no provision for their higher purses.
Montana crop declines shown in October 1930 bulletin
Montana farmers face lower outputs across major crops in October. Wheat output projected at 18 million bushels, oats 13.6 million, barley 1.35 million, with flaxseed 1.92 million and potatoes 5.88 million. Hay 1.465 million tons. apples 322 thousand barrels. Prices listed for Oct 1: wheat 1.91, oats 0.78, corn 1.40, potatoes 1.44, hay 19, eggs 0.41 per dozen.
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Montana
Uncle Sam
Western Union Opens New Telegraph Office in Tele Phone Block
Western Union will open its new telegraph office in the Tele phone block formerly the Candy Kitchen on November 1 with Ross John as manager. The room is being fitted for the new occupant and a ten year lease is reported secured by Western Union.
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Western Union Telegraph Office
Candy Kitchen
Ross John
Western Union
Auto Wreck Near Dell Injures Grant Family
An automobile carrying A. Grant and family from Sprague Washington was struck by No 31 at a grade crossing near Dell. The man sustained a broken thigh and shoulder bruising while Mrs Grant had internal injuries. The 9 year old son suffered facial cuts. the four year old appeared only lightly hurt. All were taken to Dillon for treatment as doctors assess their conditions.
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Dell
Dillon
A. Grant
Sprague
Washington
Grant
Dillon to Have Lyceum Course This Winter
Dillon opens season tickets for the annual lyceum course with seven attractions planned four musical numbers. A torpedo with ears demonstration, a Ng Poon Chew lecture, and a clever modern wizardry exhibit complete the lineup. The program aims to offer high class wholesome entertainment for all residents.
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Dillon
Ng Poon Chew
The Song of the Slacker
A protest poem depicting military blame on slackers who drink and party while soldiers endure discipline. It condemns unequal treatment of soldiers and requests fair share of restraint on slackers until conscripts are respected. The speaker vows duty and soldiers’ sacrifice despite perceived double standards.
Books For Soldier Boys Meeting Discusses War Aid
The Good Government club will meet at the Training school assembly room on Tuesday at 4 p.m. Miss Mary L. Innes and Miss Anne Johnson lead discussion on book and fund collection for soldiers. Mrs. Laura M. Kress outlines Y M C A war work. The relief committee requests clothing and shoes for needy persons and children, contact Mrs. Bert Orr.
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Good Government Club
Mary L. Innes
Anne Johnson
Laura M. Kress
Y. M. C. A.in Connection With the War.” the Relief Committee
The
G.G. C
Bert Orr
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Federation OF Women's Clubs
Seibel
Albany
Knickerbocker Press
Toan
California
Jackie
Irna M. Wagner
127Th Co
106 Depot Brigade
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