Court term opens here next Monday
The regular autumn term of the district court will open next Monday with 12 cases on the docket. Three are criminal and nine civil. first a state case against James Kelly for robbery, then against John Murray as an alleged accomplice. Frank Kurdecke faces first degree assault. Nicholas Chabez murder set for Friday. Jurors named include Clarence Anderson and many others from Dillon, Lima, Jackson, Wisdom, Melrose and Armstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
James Kelly
John Murray
Frank Kurdecke
Nicholas Chabez
Clarence Anderson
T. M. Barrett
Pleas Bear
F. M. Bimrose
Paul Bramsman
J. W. Burrell
Berg Christiansen
A. L. Cox
C. E. Crawford
Walter Crump
G. A. Decker
James Dodd
P. F. Flynn
J. H. Gilbert
T. E. Gray
W. E. Grey
Tom Guilfoyle
Dan Henneberry
M. B. Herman
I. F. Hunsaker
H. Humes
J.C. Jeppson
Adolph Kruljac
Mike Lauterbach
D. F. Mooney
HA Morse
Philip McGovern
J. B. McLaren
W. H. McMannis
John T. Orr
Quitman Owen
D. V. Paddock
Peter J. Peterson
John W. Rees
L. H. Rumbaugh
George Smack
George Stimson
Robert Sloan
Thomas Tritt
S. W. Trollinger
David S. Vale
Dillon
George Duck
James Hall
Harold Horn
Arthur Hummelt
Andrew Salmonson
R. B. Stamper
Lima
Omear Larrabee
Louis Steinbrecher
Grant
J. W. Finsley
M. J. Harrington
J. R. Pinkerton
Robert Smith
Jackson
Louis Givogre
J. P. Lossl
John W. Manbee
Edward Miller
George Torney
Edward Torney
George Wilke
John C. Wharton
Wisdom
William §. Grose
Bert Maddox
James W. Maddox
Melrose
Chas. Jacobson
Wise River
Guy G. Jones
Monida
Robert D. Marchesseau
Polaris
Willis Martinell
Dell
Joe Nample
John Waters
Bernard Williams Appointed Instructor at Beaverhead High
Bernard Williams, son of A G Williams, is appointed to succeed Walter L Sales as instructor and coach in the Smith Hughes agricultural department at Beaverhead County High School. He and his wife arrive from Grafton North Carolina to join the local faculty and assume duties Monday. Williams is a Beaverhead native and Montana State College alumnus, highly recommended for the post.
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Beaverhead County
Bernard Williams
A. G. Williams
Walter L. Sales
Smith-Hughes Agricultural Department
Sales
Dilson
Dillon Golfers to Play for Big Feed
The Dil lon Country club plans the annual dinner tournament next Sunday with the losing team to be fed that evening. Members must sign up through the sports committee led by Dr A H McFarland H M Brundage and W B Hartwig. Play starts at 1 o'clock and captains to be chosen later.
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Dillon Country Club
A. H. McFarland
H. M. Brundage
W. B. Hartwig
Prowler Steals Jewelry and Cash from Wedum Home
While the Wedums were away Sunday the South Washington street residence was entered likely by a pass key. Two men's watches, a lady's watch, a necklace, cash, a pin and other items were taken. The theft was found around 10 pm after the family returned from the Big Hole basin. Undersheriff Hartwig investigated with no suspect identified. John M. Baird visited Dillon Friday to discuss his Hereford herd.
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J. C. Wedum and Son
South Washington Street
Big Hole Basin
Carl Hartwig
Miss Card Wins State Oratorical Contest
Miss Caroline Card well known in the area won first place in a Portland Oregon high school oratorical contest among six Portland schools. She earned 50 dollars for state honors and 20 dollars for county honors, praised for clear fire prevention subject and strong presentation.
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Caroline Card
Portland
Ore
Miss Card
Frank B. Felt
Portland Daily Papers
Card
Dillon
Elkhorn Springs
Beavers to Meet Butte High In Big Grid Contest
The Butte Beavers face rival Butte High in a highly anticipated football clash next Saturday in Butte. Both teams are evenly matched by recent results with Butte High beating Anaconda 19 to 0 and the Beavers 13 to 0 over Anaconda. Beavers show strong backfield and line play while coach Breeden fast tracks new plays for the Mining City showdown.
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Dillon
Butte
Beavers
Butte High
Anaconda
Havre
The
Breeden
Modern Airport to Be Equipped by Uncle Sam
City council votes to lease Bond field southeast of Dillon for a municipal airport. Government will grade light and equip at about 8000 dollars total with city paying only lease. work to start this fall and field ready next summer. US Commerce officials attended and foresee future postal service use and local power and phone upgrades.
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Uncle Sam
E. W. .Bond
Dillon
Bond Field
Woodside
Ford
United States Department of Commerce
Ray J. Hess
T. B. Bourne
Popular business under new ownership in Dillon
J. D. Brundage purchased the Gray pool hall on Montana Street from Ed Gray and his sons Fielding and Jesse. The new proprietor took possession Wednesday and will run the establishment as before with tobaccos cigars candy sporting goods novelties and a soft drink fountain. Brundage is a Beaverhead native and former Beaverhead County High School athlete with many local friends.
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J. D. Brundage
Gray Pool
Montana Street
Ed Gray
Fielding
Jesse
Jud” Brundage
Dillon
Beaverhead
Beaverhead County
Former Dillon Man J L Paul Dies in Washington
J L Paul aged 61 died last Saturday at his Prosser Washington home after a lingering illness. He was born in Jefferson County Montana and lived in Dillon most of his life. He married Mattie Holcomb in 1896. her mother Mrs Kate Holcomb was an elderly Dillon resident. His wife died three years ago. The family had lived in Washington about 25 years. A son John and his wife and grandson brought the body to Dillon for funeral. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at Brundage chapel with Rev R O Shannon officiating.
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J. L. Paul
Prosser
Wash
Dillon
Brundage Chapel
R. O. Shannon
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Paul
Montana
Jefferson County
Mattie Holcomb
Kate Holcomb
Washington
John
Earl Hand Dies After Brief Illness
Three year old Earl Hand son of Mr and Mrs John Hand ranchers of Reichle died at Barrett hospital Friday evening after a short illness. He was brought in Friday morning in critical condition. Funeral was held Saturday afternoon at Brundage chapel with Rev J N Wilenius officiating.
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Earl
John Hand
Reichle
Barrett Hospital
Brundage Chapel
J. N. Wilenius
Lutheran Church
Pork and Bear Diet for Frank Esterwald
Frank Esterwald of the Grant section visited Dillon on business Tuesday. He reports two big fat hogs growing fat and lazy as they wait by the gate for feeding, and he regrets parting with them. He also mentions killing a brown bear that had been stealing calves from him or neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Esterwald
Grant Section
Dillon
Frank
Wife Receives Dollar by Will of Husband
Robert Crozier once mined in the Elkhorn district and died recently in Butte. His will filed for probate grants his wife Nan Crozier one dollar, with the remaining balance of a $10,000 estate to friends. Crozier was well known in the city and owned fifteen Elkhorn district claims.
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Robert Crozier
Elkhorn
Butte
Nan Crozier
Ma' Crozier
Hendrix Arrested by U S Marshal in North Carolina Warrant
Walter Hendrix was arrested in this city last Friday by United States Marshal J L Callahan and taken to Butte where he was placed under $500 bonds. He was identified as a man wanted in North Carolina for a liquor charge and had disappeared after a $100 fine four years ago.
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Walter Hendrix
J. L. Callahan
Butte
North Carolina
Hendrix
Salmon couple to wed at Brenner ranch near Grant
A marriage license was issued Sunday to Ferguson W. Hanmer and Miss Helen Yeaman of Salmon Idaho. They plan to wed next Sunday at the Charles Brenner ranch near Grant.
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Ferguson W. Hanmer
Helen Yeaman
Salmon
Idaho
Charles Brenner
Grant
Western Electric movietone to debut October 25 in Dillon
The Rainbow Man is under consideration as the first talkie film as Western Electric movietone is installed by C Cline from Seattle with Burles and Taylor electric firm assisting. The new system promises state’s finest sound films and a thrice weekly program change. Dillon residents await opening and anticipate strong patronage.
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Western Electric Movietone
C. Cline
Seattle
Burles’ & Taylor Electric
W. B. Hartwig
Halloween pranks prompt police vigilance in Dillon
Dillon business owners report costly plate glass damage from deep scratches during Halloween pranks. Chief Nelson and officers pledge strict watch to catch offenders, urging restraint. In other cities youths form clubs with motto Fun without Mischief to curb property damage.
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Dillon
Nelson
Butte
Livingston
Idaho Couples Wed by Judge Opp at Court House
Judge George Opp officiated two weddings at the courthouse. The first couple was John F. Worth of Pocatello and Fert R. Brookbush of Idaho Falls. the second was John Condell and Lillie Hiner of Rexburg. The groom was cited for parking violations but the sheriff let the couples go with best wishes.
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George Opp
Court House
Idaho
John F. Worth
Pocatello
Fert R. Brookbush
Idaho Falls
John Condell
Lillie Hiner
Rexburg
Dillon
Cardwell Pair Guest at Andrus Hotel
Mr. and Mrs. George McKevin of Cardwell were guests at the Andrus hotel on Wednesday.
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George McKevin of
Cardwell
Andrus Hotel
High School Safe Again Tampered With
Beaverhead county high school faced a second break in attempt at the principal's office Tuesday night. The safe resisted the intruders again, suffering significant damage and likely needing replacement. Police pursue a suspect or group tied to this and other recent city burglaries.
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Beaverhead County High School
Wahl
Sheriff’s Office
Rotary seeks inclusion of Dillon on official A map
At the Wednesday Rotary club meeting in the Andrus hotel a petition plan was approved to place Dillon on the official American Automobile Association road map. C E Blinn stated the proposal while Frank Venable of Butte pledged support on his Helena visit. Movietone installation at Hartwig theatre was discussed with guest Mr Kline. Frank Eliel chaired the luncheon.
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Dillon
Rotary Club
Andrus
American Automobile Association
C. E. Blinn
Frank Venable
Butte
Helena
Kline
Hartwig Theatre
Frank Eliel
Ford Plane Arrives in City For Valley Flights
The City of Santa Monica giant Ford tri motor landed at the local airport east of town at 10 50 Wednesday morning and stayed through Thursday to offer passenger flights over the valley. Owned by Golden State Airways it is piloted by Jack O'Brien with TL W Flaherty, an ex local student and brother of Mrs Don B Randolph, as manager. A large crowd greeted the arrival and hundreds went to the field to ride or watch the ship.
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Santa Monica
Golden State Airways
Jack O’brien
TL. W. Flaherty
The
Airways Company
Don B. Randolph
Dillon men pledged to Pi Kappa Phi at Oregon State
Rutherford S Dunn and Frank Little of Dillon have been pledged to Pi Kappa Phi at Oregon State College Corvallis Oct 12. Nearly 400 new members joined the 35 social fraternities during rush week which just closed.
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Oregon State College
Corvallis
Rutherford S.dunn
Frank Little
Dillon
Oregon State’ College
Bulldogs and Robbits Clash Here Saturday
The Normal Gridders coached by Moe suffer a season opening loss to Intermountain Union in Helena and prepare for a home clash with the Montana State Babkittens. Bozeman freshmen beat Butte Central 12 6 and loom as a tougher test. The Dillon crowd is urged to back the home team for a 2 30 kickoff as locals report a sharper offense. A man cashed a $25 check then vanished while visiting Butte.
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Intermountain Union
Helena
Montana State Babkittens
Bozeman
Dixon
Butte Central
Bulldogs
Dillon
Joseph Kane
Butte
Also Mentioned on This Page
John M. Baird
T. B. Parks
Joe Robinson
Arkansas
Alexander Legge
Federal Farm Board
Robinson
Legge
U. S
Hartwig
Opp
Dillon Boys
Robbits
Moe
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