Eliel Brothers Mark 45 Years in Dillon Store History
The Eliel Brothers celebrate 45 years in Dillon marking the oldest local business tied to the railroad. Founded 1880 by Leonard and brothers, the store grew from a small clothing shop to a triple department emporium with women, men, and a shoe section.
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Dillon
Eliel Brothers
Beaverhead County
Bart Hardware Company
Huber Bros
O’dillon Implement Company
Dillon Tribune
Leonard Eliel
Corinne
Utah
Eliels
Leonard
Adolph
Frank
Adolph Eliel
Frank Eliel
State Board of Education
Rotary Club of
the Tribune
Rotary lunch discusses Good Fellowship theme
Visitors and Rotary members spoke on Good Fellowship at a Dillon luncheon. Rev. Dr Hoff from St Charles academy Helena Rev Father De Laine from Deer Lodge and Oscar Thoreson of Jerome Idaho gave talks. The group addressed Catholic welfare convention attendees and the fellowship committee ran the meeting.
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Rotary
Hoff
St. Charles Academy
Helena
Father de Laine
Deer Lodge
Oscar Thoreson
Jerome
Idaho
Dillon
National Catholic Welfare Council
R. D. Curry
Normal College Sunday Observed At Local Methodist Church
The Normal College Sunday will be observed October 11 at the Methodist Episcopal Church with a morning service on Education and Religion. Students will join on profession of faith and as Associate Members, with a student reception in the evening. Epworth League service at 6:80 followed by Automobile Sermons at 7:30. Sunday School at ten led by Mr. Herndon. Church Institute study of Jeremiah next Wednesday at 7:30 and Epworth League Cabinet session at 8:30. W H M S meet Thursday at Mrs. Sunday’s home.
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Normal College
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Herndon
Church Institute
Jeremiah
City to Manage Rest Room At City Hall
The Good Government club votes to transfer control of the rest room at city hall to the city council. The matron kept order and assisted rural visitors, while travelers and schoolchildren used it as a meeting spot and library for distributing reading material to country homes.
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Good Government Club
Thieves Dismantle Stolen Ford Truck in Montana
A Ford truck owned by the Montana Market was stolen Saturday evening from in front of Jack Deputy's home on South Atlantic Street. The body and part of the motor were found the next day near the old Dingley ranch in the Blacktail area. The vehicle had every removable part stripped and a workmanlike dismantling evident. Sheriff Mooney faces few leads and investigators suspect tourist involvement. The theft may have involved a duplicate key or towing the vehicle out of town.
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Montana
Jack Deputy
South Atlantic Street
Dingley Ranch
Blacktail
Mooney
Montana Deer Season Opens With Limited Harvest
The Montana big game season opened yesterday with hunters allowed one buck with at least four inches antlers. Elk hunting is not allowed in Beaverhead county. Deer are scarce due to abundant feed, but early snow could bring them down. The season runs a month to November 15.
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Montana
Beaverhead
Wheatland County stockmen ship two trainloads of fat cattle
Stockmen from Wheatland County load two trainloads of fat cattle for shipment. Local buyers and railroad officials coordinate at the yard as markets react to rising prices. No injuries or losses reported.
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Bairlewtown
Wheatland
Tragedy in Casper as Ex-Husband Kills Wife then Wounds Self
Word reached Monday morning that Mrs Madge Climer was shot and killed at her Casper Wyoming home by her divorced husband Hugh Climer who then shot himself in the head. Police found the scene about 1 30 AM.
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Madge Climer
Casper
Wyo
Hugh Climer
Climer
Welfare Council Concludes Its Sessions
The state convention of the National Catholic Welfare Council closed after a business session in which key resolutions were adopted and officers for the ensuing year were elected. Mrs E F Cavey of Missoula was elected president and Mrs Addison Sterl-
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National Catholic Welfare Council
E. F. Cavey
Missoula
Addison Sterl
Armstead Shooting Under Investigation After Fatal Incident
A man shot at Armstead near Dillon left a wife mortally wounded. Climer, detained, appeared intoxicated and survived his own attempt. The couple had a history of divorce and peace bonds. A brother traveled to Casper to join the case as neighbors note Climer’s resolve and Dillon ties fade.
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Climer
William Climer
Armstead
Casper
Apex post office officially discontinued after Oct 31
Postmaster Joseph C. Fuller was notified that Apex post office will be officially closed after October 31. Mail to Apex will be received and delivered at the Dillon office. Extending rural route No. 1 to Apex is deemed inadvisable due to few benefiting families and added travel and cost.
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Joseph C. Fuller
Apex
Chealey
Dillon
Dr. Curry to Speak at Local Baptist Church Sunday
Dr. E. R. Curry state secretary and missions superintendent of the Montana Baptist Convention will speak at the local Baptist church Sunday at 11:00 AM. He formerly pastored Bozeman’s First Baptist Church and will deliver an uplifting message.
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E. R. Curry
Montana Baptist Convention
Curry
First Baptist Church of
Bozeman
Chinook Beef Harvest on Milk River Starts October 1
Harvest begins October 1 on the Milk River with a favorable crop expected to support a 15 day run for a local factory.
Deerlodge to Host 1926 Convention. roles named
Nia l Rowan elected first vice president and Mrs Milo LaRock named second vice president while Mrs J D Haley will be treasurer. Mrs Earl Yeager to continue as secretary. The 1926 meeting site chosen as Deer Lodge. Activities included a solemn high mass at St Rose, luncheon at St James guild hall, sessions at the guild hall, a talk by Prof A T Peterson, a tour of the Normal college, and banquets at Andrus hotel.
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Ing’. Nia ‘l Rowan
Milo LaRock
Deer Lodge
J. D. Haley
Bozeman
Earl Yeager
Missoula
St. Rose Church
St James Guild Hall
Guild Hall
A. T. Peterson
High School
Normal College
Andrus Hotel
Down On The Farm After Weather Delays Harvest
A farm couple endures a spell of bad weather that halts haying and threshing. The crew rests indoors while the farmer’s wife cooks for them. Once the sun returns the threshers work hard, wagons haul large loads to market, and big checks bring relief.
Beavers Prep For Whitehall Game With Jeffersonians
Beavers travel to Whitehall this morning for a Friday afternoon clash with the Jeffersonians. Fresh from last Saturday’s matchup with Butte, Beavers carry renewed spirit and will spend Friday night in Whitehall before a return trip to Butte to see the Gonzaga and Montana university showdown.
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Whitehall
Jeffersonians
Beavers
Butte
Gonzaga
Montana University
Beavers and Teachers Both Suffer Defeats in Montana Games
Beaverhead high school lost 20 to 9 at Butte after leading 7 to 6 at halftime. Normal College of Helena was shut out 27 to 0 by Intermountain Union in Helena. Dillon’s Clemon ran 62 yards for a key score, Wright added the kick, while Butte answered late with a score, a safety, and a kick.
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Beaverhead High School
Butte
Helena
Normal College
Intermountain Union
Jone’ Dillon
Clemon
Wright
Dillon
Beavers
Normal Meets Ricks On Local Grid October 19
The Normal College team hosts Ricks College from Rexburg Idaho on October 19 in a Rocky Mountain Junior Conference clash. Coach C C Packer says Ricks is improved and the Normals aim to rebound after a Helena defeat with lineup changes and a new recruit in the mix.
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Ricks College
Rexburg
Idaho
Ricks
Rocky Mountain
C. C. Packer
Utah U
Helena
Baer
Babcock
Mikesell
Minnesota
Wiggins
McNeil
Bozeman
Bobkittens
State College
Wyoming
Brigham Young
Utah
Dillon
Court Notes Reflect Real Estate Sale Orders and Major Civil Suit
Court actions include a Monday order confirming the sale of real estate in the estate of Maggie A Bell. Judges Rodgers and Stenographer Willis were in Boulder on official business last week. A Tuesday order allows a compromise of obligations in the minors estate of Alice, Frederick and Charles Worth. Charles Wilson demurred Tuesday to John Hoffman suit seeking 20000. Hoffman is represented by John Collins. A major damage suit, filed Wednesday, seeks 58000 against Albert Anderson over a breached agreement. Kennison sues as plaintiff. Beaverhead County sheepmen are involved. Robinson and Collins of Dillon and Norris Hurd Rhodes of Great Falls represent Kennison.
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Maggie A. Bell
H. G. Rodgers
Frank Willis
Boulder
Alice
Frederick
Charles Worth
Charles Wilson
Gilbert, Gilbert & McFadden
John Hoffman
Dillon
Norris, Hurd and Rhodes
Great Falls
Kennison
Opheim Peerless Growth Sparks New Railroad Town
Opheim Peerless, a month old town along a new railroad, reports many building starts and rapid development as settlers arrive and infrastructure expands.
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Opheim
Catholic church contract let for eleven thousand dollars
A contract for a new Catholic church in Harlowtown was let with a total cost of $11,000. The award covers construction work and related fees as the parish advances the project.
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Harlowtown
Legion Festival Draws Beaverhead County crowds nightly
Beaverhead post of the Legion hosts a fall festival at the First National Bank wool warehouse drawing hundreds each evening. Normal and high school shows, the 49 Show, premiums, midway booths, and the Baxter Tonney orchestra entertain. The Saturday finale promises special features to celebrate one of Beaverhead county’s best years since 1915.
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Beaverhead
Baxter-Tonney
Dillonites
Beaverhead County
Andersons Return From European Trip to Dillon
Mr and Mrs Matt Anderson and their young daughter returned to Dillon after a trip to Denmark and other European countries that began in late June. They found many changes and improvements in the native country and said the journey was most enjoyable. They are glad to be back in Dillon.
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Matt Anderson
Denmark
Dillon
Changes in Baptist Program Shift Weekend Addresses
The Baptist program updates move several talks to Saturday evening and afternoon. Dean L R Foote now speaks at 8 00 PM on The Polly rather than Friday. Dr E R Curry presents The Challenge to Evangelism at 8 40 PM Saturday. Mrs E T Brown presents Planting of the Missionary Tree on Friday at 7 45 PM instead of Saturday. Dr J F McNamee’s address shifts to 3 00 PM Friday afternoon.
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Dean L. R. Foote
E. R. Curry
E. T. Brown
Pagent
J. F. McNamee
Loftes Welcome Second Daughter at Barrett Hospital
The Rev. and Mrs. Ernest E. Loft of the Presbyterian church announce the birth of a baby girl at Barrett hospital last Sunday afternoon. This is their second child, their first a daughter.
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Ernest E. Loft
The
Presbyterian Church
Barett Hospital
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Welfare Council
E. F. Carey
Lodge
Roebuck
Haskell Indians
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Tiny” Roebuck
Dr. Curry
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Normal
Legion Festival
Washington
John W. Weeks
Dwight
F. Davis
Coolidge
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