Beaverhead County Primary Canvass Totals Confirm GOP Lead
Beaverhead county officials completed the official canvass of August primary returns. Galen and Hurley remain the GOP choices for associate justice, while Mooney’s sheriff total was reduced. Final tallies list 1,440 ballots from 3,116 electors with roughly 850 Republicans and 590 Democrats voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices of the Peace
A. A. Kenison
James McKnight
Beaverhead County
Hurley
Holloway
Galen
Beaverhead
Galen and
Halloway
Dan Mooney
John S. Baker
U. S
W. J. McCormick
J. H. Griffith
John McLaughlin
Joanna S. Grigg
John M. Evans
Burton Watson
T. J. Walker
AH. C. McDonald
Frank N.utter
John A. Mathews
Dillon urged to boost town after census shows limited growth
The 1920 census lists Dillon population at 2 701, Beaverhead county at 7 246, sparking protests from residents who expected higher figures. Editors urge a booster campaign to attract new residents and industries, hoping a more vibrant town will yield a larger census in the future.
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Dillon
Beaverhead County
Mrs Elizabeth Yearian Dies After Illness in Idaho
Mrs Elizabeth Yearian sister of Mrs Z B Yearian of this city died at her daughter Mrs Dr Whitwell home in Salmon Idaho after a few days illness on Monday morning August 830th Funeral held in Salmon She had often visited Dillon and planned to visit here Alva Rees of Big Timber Montana was guest at Grant E Finch home this week.
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Elizabeth Yearian
Z. B. Yearian
Dr. Whitwell
Salmon
Idaho
Dillon
Alva Rees
Big Timber
Montana
Grant E. Finch
Pioneer stock man Robert N. Gray dies at 81 in Beaverhead County
Robert N. Gray aged 81 longtime Beaverhead County pioneer died Saturday after a paralytic stroke and complications. He helped settle Bannack in 1865 and built the cattle industry. funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church with burial at Bannack. Surviving are six sons and two daughters with several in California Idaho and Dillon.
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Robert N. Gray
Annabel Desmond
Beaverhead
Bannack
Methodist-Episcopal Church
H. G. Humphrey
Indiana
Keokuk
Iowa
Susan Ellis
Will
John
Henry
George Gray
Mill Point
George Tash
Dillon
Arthur Gray
Long Beach
Cal
Ed Gray
Venice
L. C. Chandler
Leadore
Idaho
Gray
Plains
Beaverhead County
Grain Harvest in Full Progress Across State
Helena reports harvest of grain crops is in full swing across 19 counties for the week ending August 21. Early threshing is underway with yields sometimes exceeding expectations. Heat in late July reduced some yields, labor shortages are present but not severe, pastures are generally good, livestock shipments occur, and the alfalfa crop is good everywhere.
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Helena
Chris. D. Greenfield
New M. E. Pastor Assigned to Montana District
Rev. H. G. Humphrey will move to Billings Montana within a week to assume duties as district superintendent of the Yellowstone district of the Montana conference. Rev. Edward Smith arrives in Dillon next week for the Sunday service on September 12.
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H. G. Humphrey
Billings
Mont
Yellowstone
Montana
Edward Smith
Dillon
Beaverhead County Voters Urged to Register Before Sept 17
Beaverhead County residents face a tight deadline to be listed on the November ballot. County Clerk Vera M. Bakett warns that any voter not in the registration files by five o’clock on September 17 cannot vote in the general election. The piece explains veterans must re register unless already listed in Beaverhead County in 1918 and notes the need to confirm names are in the active registration files.
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Beaverhead
Vera M. Bakett
State of
Montana
Ski club planned for Dillon hoping for winter slide
Dillon sports enthusiasts discuss forming a ski club this winter. They meet to choose a site near town for a snow slope and to introduce the healthy pastime to counter the monotony of the long season. Skiers include experts and many beginners eager to take up the sport if a suitable incline can be arranged.
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Dillon
Rancher Ernest Geary Visits Lima Ahead of Week
Ernest Geary travelled from his Lima area ranch home this week. He is seen in town engaging with local residents and discussing community matters during his visit.
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Ernest Geary
Lima
Annual Pow Wow Promises Thrills at Dillon Fair Grounds
The three day Pow Wow at Dillon fair grounds from September 23 to 25 promises top riders, fierce roping and bull features, and at least eight races daily. Sponsors R. N. Cosgrove and Bill Logan aim to attract premier acts, with over three thousand dollars in prizes and plans for new thrillers.
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R. N. Cosgrove
Bill” Logan
Dillon
Growth of Dillon Seeks Summer Tourist Camp
Dillon business leaders urge city to establish a summer tourist camp grounds to attract transients. They argue sites in the northwest show a rising tourist trade and the camp would boost business and advertise local historic and scenic attractions.
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Dillon
Northwest
Schools to Open County and Public Schools Monday
The County school and the Public school will open Monday September 18th. The Normal college will not begin until September 27th. Some difficulty has been experienced in securing teachers for the high and public schools but it is expected the schools will open with a full complement of teachers.
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Normal College
Bridge Dinners Hostess Mrs H A MacMillan Series
Mrs H A MacMillan hosted a sequence of bridge dinners during the past week, attracting local players and social interest as gatherings resumed.
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H. A. MacMillan
Salvation Army Advisory Board Formed in Beaverhead County
A Beaverhead County Salvation Army Advisory Board was formed at a Monday afternoon meeting in the superintendent's office. Led by E. J. Calloway, the board will study county social conditions and determine how the Salvation Army’s Home Service and welfare facilities can best aid, with future meetings and additional members to be elected.
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Salvation Amy Advisory Board
Beaverhead County
Salvation Army
Beave County
Army
Great
Salvation Army Organization
E. J. Calloway
Calloway
A. L. Anderson
Elizabeth Sees My
F. A. Hazelbaker
T. E. Gilbe
Montana
Beaverhead
First Baptist Church Sunday Services and Bible School
Sunday events at First Baptist Church include Bible school at 10:00 with H. Cameron Gowen as superintendent, morning worship at 11:00 on The Lord's Supper, and an 8:00 p.m. evening service on Manliness. Beginning Sept 5 both morning and evening services will be held weekly. Mid-week prayer and praise is Wednesday at 8:00. Pastor Geo. MacDougall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
H. Cameron Gowen
Geo. Mac Dougall
MacDonalds Headed for Butte Visit
Mr and Mrs J A MacDonald departed yesterday afternoon for Butte to spend a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
J. A. MacDonald
Butte
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Joseph M. Dixon
S. C. Ford
R. L. Clinton
W. Slayton
Ronald Higgins
W. W. McDowell
Burton K. Wheeler
T. W. Carey
Nelson Story
C. H. Williams
R. G. Linebarger
John Oliver
Frank H. Cooney
David Hilger
Roland C. Arnold
William E. Jones
L. A. Foot
Charles E. Avery
W. D. Rankin
L. V. Beauleau
F. C. Gabriel
A. A. Gribble
A. H. McConnell
L. S. Irvin
C. T. Stewart
Harry D. Barr
J. H. Bohling, Jr
Frank Cone
Herbert M. Peet
R. A. Haste
J. W. Walker
T. D. Butterfield
C. J.mcallister
N. O. Miller
R. N. Hawkins
Ella Dorothy Lord
George P. Porter
Charles L.sheridan
Andrew G. Sabre
Ole Sanvik
May Trumper
Margaret Hannah
Samuel M. Ross
W. L. Collins
C. A. Rassmussen
A. E. McFatridge
John P. Meadors
Judge District Court
C. W. Robinson
J. R. Jones
W. G. Gilbert
Democrat
J. C. Smith
W. A. Clark
Frank A.hazelbaker
Fred Rife
Henry G. Rodgers
W. B.hartwig
Lester F. Rice
C.C. Gosman
Frank Rife
Charles A. Enlow
Joseph T. Newnes
Daniel F. Mooney
Paul Stahl
Fred Kohl
John W. Carney
James E. Phillips
Christen M. Hanson
W. E. Stephenson
William A. Bucher
Bruce A. Risley
J. Anson Baxter
Alice Wyman
Georgia Matthews
Cecil M. Featherly
John E. David
Melville T. Lougheed
W. Emerick
W. F. Cashmore
Albert S. Johnson
Joseph C. Fuller
T. E. Gilbert
Elizabeth Sutherland
Genevieve Metlen
W. E
Chapman
George T Banks
C. P. Thomas
W. F. Drummy
William A. Lovell
W. E. Chapman
Yearian
Boss
R. N. Gray
M. E. Pastor
Salvation Army Advisory Board
First Baptist Church
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