Beaverhead County Shows Record 3955 Registered Voters
Completed registration lists in Beaverhead County reveal 3955 electors qualified to vote in the general election on November 2, 1920. The number surpasses 1918 by 144 and sets a county record. Dillon precincts account for 2004 registrations with 1274 new since April, while many residents remain unregistered. Large precincts are Dillon south 12 with 611, Dillon north 14 with 476, and Dillon south central 1 with 349. Voters unsatisfied with voting must reregister to vote again.
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Beav erhead Republicans Plan Countywide Rally Tour
Beav erhead County Republicans launch a big swing through towns to meet voters ahead of the election. Attorney Tom Davis will speak in Wisdom with the Sunset Orchestra. other towns feature principal addresses and social dances each night. Schedule lists Wisdom Oct 16 to Lima Oct 29 with stops at Lakeview Monida Dell Grant Polaris Wise River Jackson Apex Armstead and Lima.
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Apex
Armstead
Lima
Judge Reynolds and Rorter Meet Voters in Town
Judge F B Reynolds candidate for associate justice and Geo P Rorter candidate for state auditor visit today to meet the people. Dr R R Rathbone returns from Puyallup Wash after attending his ill mother last week.
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The
Supreme Court
Geo. P. Rorter
R. R Rathbone
Puyallup
Wash
Myers to Speak in Dillon Saturday Evening
United States Senator Henry L. Myers will appear in Dillon on Saturday evening October 23 according to a press notice of the itinerary. His public denunciation of the state democratic ticket and pledge to back the Republican slate has drawn national comment and praise as he rallies Democrats under the new Montana Democratic club formed in Helena to defeat Nonpartisan candidates. A record crowd is expected at city hall for his keynote address in the state campaign.
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Henry L. Myers
Dillon
Montana
Democratic Club
Helena
Myers
Cash and Carry Market Precedes Formal Opening
Joe Stevens, a longtime local butcher, is opening a cash and carry market in the building north of the First National Bank. He recently left Montana Market to start his own business, aiming for a grand opening early in November after $5,000 in fixtures arrive. The site is the former Deputy market space, now used as Republican Central headquarters.
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First National Bank
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Montana
Republican Central
Dillon
Hearing on Union Electric West Siders dispute in Dillon
Commissioner Lee Dennis of Helena presided over a Montana Public Service Commission hearing in the Dillon city hall. Robert M Thurman and others argued for extending power lines to Rife's Park addition while Union Electric cited cost and revenue limits. No verdict was rendered. transcript will be reviewed before a decision. Witnesses included A Winter Harry Turner and R J Cobban. Church notes mention a chicken pie dinner on election day.
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Helena
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Robert M. Thurman
West Side
Union Electric Company
Council Chamber
Dillon
Rife's Park
Mads Lorenson Dairy Proprietor Dies in Beaverhead County
Mads Albert Lorenson 39, dairy ranch owner near Dillon, dies of diabetes at his ranch home. Born June 1 1881 in Denmark, he came to Beaverhead County eighteen years ago, started a dairy near the Oliver place, and was an Odd Fellow Woodman and Danish Brotherhood member. Survived by wife and three daughters. funeral held Tuesday at home with Rev. Edward Smith. Interment Mountaint View cemetery. R. W. Boone, Harry Banks and son to Long Beach, Cal.
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Dillon
Edward Smith
Methodist-Episcopal Church
Mountain View
Denmark
Beaverhead County
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Odd Fellow
Woodman Lodges
Sorenson
Montana Democrats and Republicans unite to stop Nonpartisan league
An editorial calls for a wartime-style cross party alliance in Montana to defeat the Nonpartisan league ticket. It argues 18,000 Democratic primary voters could swing November ballots and urges loyal Democrats to reject the league and vote Republican to preserve Montana’s government and future.
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Beaverhead Face Change in Tax Class Valuation
Taxable value for Beaverhead County sits at 9.3 million with total assessable property around 29.7 million. If reclassification to the sixth class occurs, salaries for officials may fall and the auditor post could be eliminated. recovery to fifth class by 1922 seems unlikely given stock outflow and weak markets.
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Beaverhead
Mr. Ford Sets Example with Large Price Reductions
Harvey's Weekly lauds Henry Ford for sweeping motor vehicle price cuts and calls his move a catalyst for broader deflation of prices nationwide. It argues his action reflects business sense and civic morality and predicts continued reductions across industries as the country moves to prewar standards.
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Ford
Harvey’s Weekly
Butte foot specialist eyes Dillon for beauty shop
Dr. J. B. Anderson of Butte visited Dillon seeking a business site for a beauty shop. He aims to open around the 18th with Mrs. V. Cherrihill, a marinello operator, in charge.
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Butte
Dillon
Boy Recovering After Truck Wheel Accident
Master John Mayfield, five year old son of Mr and Mrs J B Mayfield, is recovering from severe injuries after a Wedum Lumber truck wheel ran over his head Saturday afternoon in front of the Helena street office. He regained consciousness Sunday and is improving at home.
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Wedum Lumber Company
Wedum Lumber, Company
Helena Street
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Helena
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Largest Enrollment in Public Schools in Dillon
Dr. Grant E K Finch reports Dillon public schools totaling 648 pupils at the end of the first month, up from 584 last year. Enrollment last spring reached 742, with expectations of about 800 next spring. Five Normal college rooms handle overflow this year, more than four last year, while a new Junior High building progresses but likely will not be finished until next spring due to strikes and contingencies.
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Grant EK. Finch
Dillon Public Schools
Normal College
Harry L. Wilson to Speak Tonight at City Hall
Hon. Harry L. Wilson of Billings will address county voters at a Republican rally at city hall tonight. Described as one of the state’s best orators, he will speak on principal questions of the hour. The meeting opens at 8:30 p.m. All voters are urged to attend.
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Harry L. Wilson
Billings
Wilson
Montana Pioneer Ben Abby Dies After Long Frontier Life
Ben Abby born November 11 1832 in Bere Switzerland crossed the plains in 1866 and died after a brief illness in Dillon He lived in Iowa during his early years and served in the Civil War He ranched near Trout Creek and left a small legacy to the Barrett hospital fund.
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Plains
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Trout Creek
Dillon
Barrett Hospital Fund
Methodist and Presbyterian Federated Church Notice
Bannack and Washington Streets church announces Edward Smith as minister. Residence beside church. Sunday school 10:00 am with Prof. L. R. Light superintendent. Morning worship 11:00 am Epworth League 6:30 pm evening worship 7:30 pm. Pastor to preach all services. All are welcome.
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Washington Sts
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L. R. Light
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