Doctor G W Rightenour of Sheridan Passes Away
Biographical obituary of Dr. G W Rightenour born August 28 1839 Bedford County Pennsylvania. He practiced medicine after graduation from American Eclectic Medical College class of 1862. Resident of Sheridan since 1879 he served as mayor five years and was active in church temperance and schooling. He died October 15 after a long life of service survived by wife Amelia Taylor, son S R Rightenour Boise Idaho, brother and sister.
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Sheridan
the Tribune
Madison County Monitor
G. W. Rightenour
Eclectic Medical Callege
Cincinnati
Ohio
Amelia Taylor
Lfe
E. D. Marsh
Lewis Bulerdick
Samuel McRea
Charles Walter
James Duncan Sr
William McCoy
S. R. Rightenour
Boise
Idaho
David Rightenour
Doctor remembered as faithful civic servant and friend
Obituary notes the doctor as a charter member of Custer Post No 5 GAR and AOUW, later transferred to Grand Lodge. He cast his first vote for Lincoln, remained a Republican, and died after a long illness with his wife by his bedside. Funeral at home featured Rev G D King and a quartet, with many floral tributes and active and honorary pallbearers. Cemetery rites followed a long career of service and care.
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Custer Post No. 5
Grard Army of the Republic
Grand Lodge
Abraham Lincoln
G. D. King
Whitehall
Methodist Church
Sheridan
King
Harry Foster
Len Foster
Fred Lueck
J.H. Thomas
Wilbur
Harvey
Glenn
Marsh
Herbert Schneider
Ray Bullerdick
Harry Copp
Messrs
Reichle Notes and Political Rallies Move Through Town
Glen News reports Mrs Foote and family traveling to Butte Helena and Bozeman visiting relatives while Mr Foote attends a text book commission meeting. Democratic rally drew a large crowd with a post event dance and free lunch. Republican rally drew attendees including Karl Bezhrer Bernard Garrison and Thad Schew. Other locals and visitors listed frequent Reichle events and visits.
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R. Joy
Dillon
Lucil DeCelles
Melrose
Gertrude Zerr
Sibyl Grant
Teachers’ Institute
Earl Fitschen
Butte
Julius Hartwig
Madison County
Reichle
Karl Bezhrer
Bernard Garrison
Kramer
Big Hole Basin
Negihborhood
Thad Schew
Phillips
Will Adders
Baby
Nick Adders
Frank Swartz
Dillon Eyes Modern Hotel Project for 1917
H E Andrus plans a three story reinforced concrete hotel on the Ed Smith lot at Idaho and Glendale in Dillon. The three hundred thousand dollar project aims to be fireproof with elevator and a connected cafe, signaling the first solid move toward a new hotel in fifteen to twenty years.
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Dillon
H. E. Andrus
Ed Smith
Idaho and
Glendale Streets
Andrus
Sheep Creek Basin
Local visits and social notes from Apex and nearby towns
Mrs Joe Montz and Mrs Storm of Butte visited Lavon with friends last week. Miss Daisy Logan visited sister Mrs Stinson. P E Maden and Mrs Crawley of Butte visited friends. Mr and Mrs Thos Kinsman returned to Butte. Miss Lindlief attends institute and plans to visit Butte before school. Mrs Cal Morrison visited near Bond. Dillon visitors J W Hayes J W Hails and W P Hyland. Mr and Mrs W Siria went to Glen for rally. Mrs Sturm returned to Butte after two weeks with Joe Mautz. DuBois and Hyland attended Dillon rally Monday night.
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Lakeview
James Doyle
Witherspoon
McCarty
Brownback
Dillon
Patterson
Helena
Alice
Monica Shambow
Hazel Shambow
Dolly Phelps
Herb ‘Buck
Henderson
Iowa
Dolly
Lee Mowery
Joe Bucks
Clarence Hunt
McDonald Brothers
North Side
Billy Clayton
Lake, Idaho
Robert Boatman
J. Doyle
Frank Noonen
Ogden Cattle Company
James Blair
Jackson’s Hole
Ohio
Freeman
Harry Burt
Lakevew
Apex
Joe Montz
Storm
Butte
Lavon
Daisy Logan
Stinson
P. E. Maden
Crawley
Thos. Kinsman
Lindlief
McHessor Notes on Wheat, Threshing and Homestead Plans
J P Darnutzer visited Dillon this week. Burrel Crane threshing Marquis wheat yields fourteen and twenty two bushels per acre. Tom McGee’s dry land crop being threshed. Holzmiller and Page visited Sheridan with Page reporting a good grain year. Orrin Wilcomb plows sod for Marquis wheat next spring. Lenard Fish builds a new house. Railroad land buyers plan spring arrival and extensive wheat planting. Homesteaders plan fencing in spring.
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McHessor
J. P. Darnutzer
Dillon
Burrel Crane
McHessor Creek
Tom McGee
Joe Holzmiller
Sheridan
Fred Page
Reward Offered by Madison National Forest Sheep Growers
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Association offers a reward of 500 dollars for the conviction of any sheep thief and 250 dollars for the conviction of any camp robber. The notice intents to enlist public help in recovering property and prosecuting offenses within the forest region.
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Madison National Forrest Sheep Growers’ Association
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Schedule
The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department will meet on the first and second Thursday evenings of each month. A meeting call will be signaled by three taps on the courthouse bell, three times.
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Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Court House
Band on Wild Ducks Seeks Public Reporting
If you kill or capture a wild duck wearing an aluminum band with a number on one side and a request to notify the Department of Agriculture on the other, send the band to the Bureau of Biological Survey in Washington. Include date place and circumstances to aid migration and longevity studies of ducks released after treatment for a duck sickness affecting Great Salt Lake, Utah.
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United States Department of Agriculture
The
Biological Survey
Bureau of Bioogical Survey
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Great Salt Lake
Utah
Dillon High Beats College of Montana In Fast Football Game
In Deer Lodge on October 21 Dillon High defeated the College of Montana 10 to 3 at the fairgrounds. Dillon capitalized on forward passes and punts while Brundage and the Dillon coach connected on a late second quarter touchdown pass. The college, overconfident after earlier wins, fought back in the third period but could not overcome the Dillon squad.
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Deer Lodge
Dillon
College of Montana
Brundage
Butte Miner
Polytechnic College of Oakland Gains Westwide Notice
The Polytechnic College of Oakland California earns attention for its new radical courses claimed to save two years of time. The article notes its practical curricula and impact on education for the average high school graduate.
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Polytechnic College of
Oakland
Calif
Polytechnic graduates train faster in engineering fields
The text asserts that a Polytechnic College can complete a full engineering course in two years, versus four to five years at universities. It emphasizes excluding non essential branches, less social focus, and more time for practical engineering work. It claims advanced students gain real engineering practice and the school has earned a high reputation for standard work.
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Polytechnic College
Public Land Sale Totals 5000 Acres In Dillon Auction
A Dillon sale of public land held Tuesday by Sidney Miller and G B Hopkins of the state land office covered about 5000 acres across the county. Average price 15.50 per acre, total sale value around 80000 dollars. Berg Christensen paid 47 dollars per acre for a forty acre tract near Dell. Dr Donovan of Butte expanded Horse Prairie holdings by purchasing parcels. Buyers from many areas bid on nearby parcels.
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Dillon
Sidney Miller
G. B. Hopkins
State Land Office
Berg Christensen
Dell
Donovan
Butte
O Donnel Seeks State Superintendent Post For Rural School Boost
Terréda C. O'Donnel Democratic candidate pledges to direct Montana education energy to give rural children equal educational opportunities as city children. Advertisement paid for by Terréda C. O'Donnel.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Educational Department of
Great State
Montana
Terresa C. O’donnel
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Terréda C. O'Donnel
Chicken Pie Supper at Methodist Church Tonight
Chicken pie supper offered by Methodist Church on election day November 7. Ladies begin serving at 5 p.m. The usual price for their famous suppers. Adv. It.
Taxidermy prize winner seeks trophies mounted
Sportsmen are urged to have trophies mounted by S S Bryant a Montana taxidermist in Livingston. The note promises true to nature mounting by modern methods with guaranteed work and cites a Montana State Fair first prize as a credential. Prices available on request.
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Montana
S.S. Bryant
Taxidermist
Livingston, Mont
For Sale a Good Young Wintermildh Sow
J. E. David offers a fine young wintermildh sow for sale at 511 S. Rife Street. Please inquire for details and price.
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J. E. David
S. Rife Street
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