Saloon Proprietor Wounded in Centennial Saloon Fight
Bill Kohl proprietor of Centennial Saloon was seriously wounded Monday at about 2 am after a knife attack by transient painter Charles Warner who had just caused a disturbance. Kohl sustained five wounds including severe abdominal injuries and was taken to a hospital. Warner was arrested and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kohl
Centennial Saloon
W. Kohl
Kohl
Charles Warner
Warner
County Fair Continues as Fire Dept Orders New Engine
Council approves funds for a new fire engine with a 55 gallon tank and 14 inch steel, to arrive in three weeks. Fire alarm system installed by W. W. Wilson at $234.15 is in perfect order. Water deed sought from Phillips Live Stock Co for winter use from Rattlesnake Creek. Police to post bicycle on sidewalk notices with enforcement. Ordinance to regulate auto speed and vehicle numbering to be drafted.
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Council
Fire Department
Badcon
W. W. Wilson
Phillips Live Stock Company
Rounds
Melton
City Council Session Reports August Arrests and Arbitration Talk
The September city council meeting, with Mayor White and officials present, discussed August arrests totaling 93 with fines of 285 dollars. Thomas Mulaney urged action on his cement walk dispute at Idaho and Glendale, proposing grading or arbitration. PF M Gray spoke for W S Nott Co about a chemical engine purchase for firefighting needs.
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White
Melton
Wemple
Phillips
Monroe
Elliott
Sassman
Thomas J. Mulaney
Idaho
Glendale
Mulaney
Street and Alley
PF. M. Gray
W.S. Nott Co
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Dillon’ Ment
Gome
Negro Hobo Shoots Brakeman on Idaho Train
Ed Wilkinson, brakeman on the Oregon Short Line between Pocatello and Lima on train No. 55, was shot by a negro tramp at Payne Station and seriously injured. The assailant was captured and held as surgeons in Idaho Falls reported Wilkinson resting easy the next day. A separate social note recalls a duck dinner hosted by H T Poindexter for Gov Edwin L Norris with twelve guests.
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Ed. Wilkinson
Oregon Short Line
Pocatello
Lima
Payne Station
Wilkinson
Idaho Falls
H. T. Poindexter
Gov
Edwin L. Norris
Mrs. Norris
George Metlen
Joseph Smith
Messrs
John Bowen
G. G. Poindexter
Walter Poindexter
P. H. Poindexter
John Noonan
Fair extended by weather for Saturday program
Inclement weather delayed the county fair but management will continue the event Saturday with events including College Maid, a 50 foot high dive by Hips:shadwing dog, and an excellent race program. Weather permitting, tomorrow promises the biggest day of the fair.
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College Maid
Weather undermines Beaverhead county fair days amid heavy rain
Beaverhead county fair opened with ideal weather Tuesday but Wednesday rain dampened activities. Harness races continued in mud, livestock exhibits impressed, and Norman Holden showcased dry land crops. Overall interest remained strong though farmers missed expected grain and forage displays. Continued on Page Three.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon
George Bott
Williams Bros
New Teachers to Join Dillon Schools Next Fall Term
Dillon schools open next Tuesday for fall term and expect record normal college attendance. Two new teachers join the faculty, Dr. Grant E. Finch to head the training department and Dillon public schools as principal, and Dr. Louis E. Pelzer as history professor. Miss Grace Graeter takes a leave. Miss Edith Hatch will temporarily teach piano.
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Dillon
Normal College
H. H. Swain
Tripunu
Grant E. Finch
Dillon Public Schools
Marion
Iowa
Finch
Upper Iowa University
Board of Trustees
New York
University of Chicago
Colorado
West Indies
Central America
Panama
Grace Graeter
East
Miss Graeter
Edith Hatch
Aberdeen
Hatch
Louise Sims
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Dillon School Board Expands Conservatory Qualified Staff
The Dillon public schools recruit experienced teachers for key grades and music programs. Miss Alma Van Der Walker from Michigan will head the second grade after study at the State Normal School and work in Grand Rapids. Miss Lydia Roberts, a Mt. Pleasant State Normal graduate, will lead the third grade with prior posts in Cadillac and Miles City.
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Theodor Bohlman
Hans Richard
Clara Bauer
Conservatory
Miss Hatch
Grider School
Winona
Miss
Woodson Institute
Richmond
Tuscaloosa
Dillon Public Schools
Alma van der Walker
Michigan
State Normal School
New York
van der Walker
Grand Rapids
Lydia Roberts
Montana
Mt. Pleasant
Cadillac
Mich
Great Falls
Miles City
Dillon
Tunnel completion thrills Dillon with record 750 foot bore
Commissioner Stone reports the Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad tunnel through the continental divide is finished. The 750 foot long bore, 18 by 22 feet clear, required no hammer and drill work as blasting holes were hand augered.
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Continental Divide
Stone
Salmon
Junction
Lemhi_ Herald
America
Burglary Epidemic Strikes Lima Town Area
Reports say hobos and sneak thieves are thick in Lima causing widespread petty theft. Thomas Wharton and Hugh Gardner homes were burglarized while families were away, with losses including clothing and household goods. Mrs Hill and Mrs Hill of Bedrock visit Pat Ward in Dillon.
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Roy Ayers
Divide
Dillon
Sheridan
Lima
Thomas Wharton
Tom
Beaverhead
Hugh W. Gardner
Yellowstone Park
Mr. Gardner
Emerson Hill
John Hill
Bedrock
Pat Ward
South Atlantic Street
Dark Horse Mine Change In Idaho Ownership
Dark Horse mine superintendent J H Lanyon reports July 14 sale of Calumet Montana Mining to new owners. Arthur H Brown named western general superintendent. Lanyon remains mine superintendent. Tunnel work from the divide side costs about 50 000 dollars. 24 men on three shifts. Ore dump holds 40 000 tons with estimated copper 8 10 percent gold 4 5 dollars and 4 ounces silver per ton. (Continued on Page Three.)
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J. H. Lanyon
Dark Horse
Beaverhead County
Lemhi County
Idaho
Dillon
Minneapolis
Lanyon
Arthur H. Brown
Butte
Salt Lake City
Mr. Lanyon
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Baker
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Hobo
Robert Hughes
W. A. Ralston
Ralston
Anaconda
Mee
J. E. Erin Henoercl
Fon Ak
Norman Holden
Pollaca
Louis E. Pelzer
Iowa State Normal School
State University of Iowa
Pelzer
Maine
Colfax
Shelby
Minn
Augustus.Caesar Dodge
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad
E. R. Mosher
Gallatin Valley
Flathead Indian Reservation
Big Hole Basin
Mosher
Fidel Huber
Anna
Bertha
Seattle
Gardner
Chncel
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