Robkits and Teachers Battle in 7 T to 7 Tie
Dillon fans witnessed a 7 to 7 tie as the Bobkittens and Normal Teachers battled to a deadlock on the local field. Hugh Cole’s 80 yard dash sparked the Teachers while Chuck Davis returned to play a strong defensive game and Lan guid’s crowd fueled the tense finish. Leaders included Long and Inkret for the Bobkittens with decisive interceptions and stout line play en route to the close score.
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Dillon
Bulldog
Hugh Cole
Chuck” Davis
Bozeman
Long
Inkret
Davis
Meiser
Halverson
Bobkitten
Bobkittens
Maxson
Viertel
Duff
Rosenal
Dowell
Drozich
Bowers
N. Cole
H. Cole
Bembrooks
Barnard
McDonald
Berry
M. Cole
Mosier
Kins
Poppy
Watts
Nelson
Crouse
Jimmy Harris
Frank Little
Dillon Happenings Told in Brief Form
R E Albright visited Butte last weekend. Mrs H E Andrus and J M Neidt from Jackson spent time in Dillon. Emerson Slack Jr joined Dillon Wholesale Meat Co. visits by many from Lima Boulder Dell Ennis Reichle Grant Mo nida Armstead Salt Lake City etc. Political candidates Frank B Rife Ben Mallon attended rallies and campaigns in town and county.
Walker Campaigning in Butte for Superintendent
Democratic candidate B. Carroll Walker visited Butte on Tuesday to push his campaign for superintendent of public instruction and engage with voters. He emphasized reform and school funding during stops across the city.
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Walker
B. Carroll
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Butte
Mrs York Returns Home From Centennial Valley Visit
Mrs. Mary York returned Sunday afternoon to her Anaconda home after several weeks visiting her sister Mrs. Culver in the Centennial valley. Mrs. R O Shannon and children came back Thursday from a three month Missouri visit, and were met at Pocatello by Rev. R. O Shannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary York
Anaconda
Mrs. Culver
Centennial Valley
R. O. Shannon
Missouri
Pocatello
Angstman Campaign Swing Aids Supreme Court Bid
Republican candidate A. H. Angstman visited town this week to meet supporters and make new contacts in his bid for associate justice of the supreme court.
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A. H. Angstman
the Supreme Court
Kraabell Campaigning Republican Candidate Stops in Dillon
Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Kraabel of Lima visited Dillon on Wednesday as Kraabel, a Republican candidate for state representative, continues a strong campaign through the county.
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H. T. Kraabel
Lima
Dillon
Mrs. Boone and Daughter Visit City for Recuperation
Mrs. R. W. Boone arrives with her daughter Mrs. I. E. Gibson who will stay a few weeks to recuperate from an appendicitis operation performed recently.
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R. W. Boone
I. E. Gibson
Hunters Bring Elk Proof Of Prowess In Madison County
Harry Andrus returned last Saturday from a Madison County hunting trip with a large elk to prove his rifle skill. He was joined by Albert Metzel who also shot an elk.
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Harry Andrus
Madison County
Albert Metzel
Ireland Campaign Stop Highlights Dillon Visit
Elizabeth Ireland, Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction, spent Wednesday in Dillon promoting her campaign. Ireland is well known in Dillon and has visited there on several occasions.
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Elizabeth Ireland
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Dillon
Miss Ireland
Ranch Drive Accident Involves Mrs. Anna Morgan
Mrs. Anna Morgan was brought to Dillon from the Claude Lapham ranch near Jackson on Tuesday after a team she was driving ran away. Dr. M. A. Walker attended her. none of her injuries proved serious.
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Anna Morgan
Dillon
Claude Lapham
Jackson
M. A. Walker
Dillon party hunts elk in Heligan dam Madison County
Ten members of the Dillon party returned after several days in the Heligan dam section of Madison County to the open big game season. D. W. Paddock W. H. Jones and Walter Jones each secured an elk.
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Dillon
Heligan Dam
Madison County
D. W. Paddock
W. H. Jones
Walter Jones
Beavers Face Whitehall Friday In Tight Grid Tilt
Beavers host Whitehall Friday on the home field in a scrappy grid tilt. Whitehall arrives after beating Bozeman and Livingston while Beavers seek a victory before the season ends.
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Whitehall
Beavers
Invaders
Bozeman
Livingston
Mining revival along Bloody Dick sparks prospecting news
Visitor Joseph Charlton, a longtime Beaverhead Madison counties prospector, reported a promising new lead in the Bloody Dick region near Virginia City. He uncovered a carbonate-bearing ledge with potential for a large body of ore and plans winter development after obtaining supplies. The area has a long history of mining and nearby properties include Sullivan mine and Copper Queen near the Idaho side.
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Dillon
Joseph Charlton
Beaverhead
Madison
Charlton
Virginia City
Bloody Dick
Sullivan
William Spearin
William Carroll
Old Monument
Idaho
Senator B K Wheeler Addresses Large City Hall Crowd
A capacity crowd at city hall heard Democratic Senator B K Wheeler deliver an engaging speech endorsing his re election. Republicans supported the event and A L Stone chaired as Joe Monaghan introduced Wheeler. On Friday Oct 26 Senator T J Walsh will speak at the second campaign rally in Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. K. Wheeler
A. L. Stone
Joe Monaghan
Butte
T. J. Walsh
Montana
Dilon
Gladys L Garr Candidate for County Superintendent
A Dillon based note praises Gladys L Garr a Beaverhead girl educated in Dillon and graduate of the Normal college. She has taught for several terms and is described as a merited, well educated candidate suited for the county superintendent of schools position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys L. Garr
Beaverhead
Dillon
Normal College
Peterson Leads Beaverhead Tax Payers in 1928 Rolls
Johns Peterson of Grant tops list as the largest private taxpayer in Beaverhead County, with the Oregon Short Line Railroad paying 22.9 percent of county taxes. The rolls show 8,812 taxpayers totaling $362,796.27 in taxes, with 102 taxpayers paying over half the levy.
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John Peterson
Grant
Beaverhead
Oregon Short Line Railroad
State Board of Equalization
U. S. L. Railroad
Poindexter & Orr Livestock Gyeho Ohees
State Bank & Trust Co
Gilmore & Pitt. R. R
Boston-Montana Corp
Eliel Bros, Inc
Greed Bros
Montana Power Co
Huntley Cattle Co
George. M. Clemon
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Southern Montana Telephone Co
Postal Telegraph & Cable Co
Western Union Telegraph Co
Beaverhead Transmission Co
Oregon Short Line Railroad Co
Montana Southern Railroad Co
Baptst Church
Benaverhead
Church of Latter Day Saints
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Roman Catholic Church
Dillon
Lima
St. James Parish
Presbyterian Church
Montana State Normal College
Dillon Public Schools
City of
Madse, Anderson
Andrus Intel Co
Beaverhead Ranch Co
Beaverhead Realty Co
Brenner Livestock Co
Berg Christensen
George M. Clemon
Co. L. Livestock Co
Cook Sheep Co
Craig Cornell
Dillon Implement Co
Donovan Ranch Co
Feller Bros., Inc
First National Bank of Dillon
Gilmore & Pittsboro Railroad
Gleed Brothers
Magsie Halligan
Carl R. Huntley
Frank Landon
Miller Development Co
Montana Mercantile Co
Nay Bros
Samuel Peterson
Thomas Pierce
P & O Livestock Co
Catherine B. Rife
TE. BR. Roe
Alice J. Selway Investment Co
Selway Sheep Co
Bray and Dodd
Katie Burfiend
Carroll Livestock Co
Carter Livestock Co
Mary D. Craver
George W. Cartestata
Henry Fitter
Thomas Flynn
Geisser and Husted
Carl C. Hansen
James Harrison
J. D. Harrison
M. BE. Hay
Fred Wirsely
Hughes Ranch Co
John Jackson
Martin Jackson
Jorgen Jorgenson
F. M. Merrill, Sr
Venora
E. F. Price
J. H. Robbers
Schultz & Morrison
A. E. Scott
J. E. Shaw
Spring Creek Sheep Co
William Stewart
Frank P. Tate
Waldorf Co
Ira Walker
George A. Whitworth
Charles Wilson
George Woodworth
Martin Barrett
Montana Auto. Supply Co
J. C. Penney Co
Frank Thompson
George Opp and Clarence Wall for Judge
Judge George Opp has earned a reputation for impartial mercy in court and steady dedication to emergency cases. Clarence Wall, Beaverhead native, is described as reliable and fit for office, with both men earning party support.
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George Opp
Court House
George
Clarence Wall
Beaverhead
Judge Opps
Bayerd Seeks County Surveyor Post With Broad Support
Forrest G. Bayerd, a Republican candidate for county surveyor, says he cannot actively campaign but seeks support from both men and women. He asserts his qualifications for the office.
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Forrest Bayerd
Shrine leaders attend Idaho Falls ceremony and funeral
George Dart and Imperial Potentate of Bagdad Temple attended a Shrine ceremonial in Idaho Falls last Sunday evening. Harry Schuler joined them for the event. Dart and Harry Baumberger also attended the funeral of Frank P. Cullen in Pocatello on Sunday afternoon.
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George, Dart
Bagdad
Harry Schuler
Idaho Falls
Mr. Dart
Harry Baumberger
Frank P. Cullen
Pocatello
Rankin Rally Aims to Expand Hoover Support in Dillon
Wellington Rankin Republican candidate for Montana governor spoke before Beaverhead voters at the Hartwig theater praising Herbert Hoover and criticizing state indebtedness. Elizabeth Ireland, candidate for state superintendent, outlined Montana education standards and promised efficient administration. Rankin cited Anaconda Copper issues and noted state governance should not be controlled by industry.
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Dillon
Wellington D. Rankin
Montana
Beaverhead
Hartwig Theater
Herbert Hoover
Rankin
K E. 0. Selway
Republican County Central Committee
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Smith
Lindberg
Ace
Death claims former Dillon resident J W Leedom
A telegram from Casper Wyoming announced the death of J W Leedom who passed away after a long illness. He once lived in Dillon working as a cook at the Sugar Bowl cafe and was a former restaurant proprietor in Butte known as Millionaire Bill for his racing and gambling exploits. His half brother W H Clark of Dillon is the sole surviving relative.
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J. W. Leedom
Casper
Wyo
W. H. Clark
Butte
Bill
Dillon radio club to survey local interference
Dillon radio owners met at city hall to raise funds for a thorough survey of power and telephone lines. Ray Hofstatter of Butte will lead the investigation with Montana Power Company expertise, aided by local donations and the Union Electric Company. The club reorganized and set a new meeting date for Monday, Nov. 12.
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Dillon
Ray Hofstatter
Butte
Montana Power Company
L.K. Adams
Union Electric Company
Levant Taylor
Majestic
George Gosman
Roy Forrester
H. M. Brundage
D. A. Galt
Hofstatter
Dillon Radio Club
Charles Oberem
M. A. Walker
Graff Zeppelin to Carry Letters on Return Flight
Postmaster announces Graf Zeppelin will carry ordinary letters up to one ounce and post cards to Europe. Air mail fee is 1 dollar per letter plus 5 cents regular postage, and 50 cents per post card plus 30 cents regular postage. Mail sent from local offices to New York for possible transfer to Lakehurst or Europe by air or steamship.
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Europe
New York
Lakehurst
N J
Graf Zeppelin
Faller
Accident Fatal to S B Sheser
Beaverhead ranchman Sam B. Sheser died from a wagon team accident at his Horse Prairie ranch last Sunday. A coroner's inquest ruled death accidental. Survived by daughter Maxine Shefer of Spokane, brother John of Grant, nephew George Smith of Armstead, cousin Frank Hoffman of Dillon. Funeral Thursday at the Methodist church, interment Mountain View.
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Sam B. Sheser
Beaverhead County
Horse Prairie
Argenta
Butte
Maxine Shefer
Spokane
John
Grant
George Smith
Armstead
Frank Hoffman
Dillon
John Shefer
California
Medford
Oregon
Methodist Church
H. B. Ricketts
Mountain View Cemetery
Dillon Survey Under Way For New Highway Project
Surveyors from the state highway commission arrived in Dillon to study a new federal and state aid project. The plan calls for a road from Dillon city limits north to the river bridge, then to connect with the east side state road along the Oregon Short Line, eliminating two railroad crossings. Beaverhead County may next build the Dillert to Daly’s spur section after last year’s survey.
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The
State Highway Commission
Dillon
Oregon Short Line
Dillert
Daly
Beaverhead County
Miller visits Dillon from Sula ranching duties
Charles Miller, once a Dillon resident and now a rancher in Sula, stopped by town this week, greeting friends and sharing news of his ranching work.
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Charles’ Miller
Dillon
Sula
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Robkits
R. E. Albright
H. E. Andrus
J. M. Neidt of
Emerson W.-. Slack Jr
Dyon Wholesale Meat Company
Roy Quaintance
Boulder
Tom Cantrell
Dell
W. J. Thomas
T. J. Call
Ennis
J B. Garrison of
Reichle
Frank Blair
R. L. Poe of
Metlen
Ora Roselle
Monida
Dan Piccone
City
D. C. Pettigrew of Armstead
Andrus Hotel
Olive Harrison
Frank Kellum
W. J. Romersa
George Ashworth
Melrose
Chris Overgaard
Orly
Libby Crittenden
Salt Lake
Frank B. Rife
Jessie Duboc
Southeasterndaho Teachers’ Institute
Frank Madden
Manchester
Ben. Mallon
Mr. Mallon
E. D. White
Santa Anna
Calif
Archie Fay
Brady
Mrs
S. S. Patterson
Mr. Fay
Mr. Patterson
Sen. B. K. Wheeler
HN Peterson
George Opp and
Forrest G. Bayerd
Hartwig
W. D. Rankin
S. B. Sheser
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