The Melting Pot plays Dillon crowds and local life notes
Dillon readers glimpse a mix of theater notices in The Melting Pot and Wake of the War by Lincoln Wirt, plus town happenings. Shoppers, visitors from Armstead and Salt Lake City, millinery displays at Mrs. Hart, and ads for livery, coal, and vacuum rentals fill the column alongside travel and fair reports from Beaverhead and Helena.
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Dillon
Lincoln Wirt
Ede
Armstead
Gertrude Zerr
Reichle
Anderson Livery Co
Helen Collins
Perry
Rally Day at First Baptist. Tilden Life Sketched
First Baptist Church schedules Rally Day on Sunday September 24 with Sunday school at 10 AM and morning and evening services. The evening program features a sketch of Samuel J. Tilden by the pastor, recalling his NY governorship and presidential bid. May Trumper visits Dillon as Republican candidate for state superintendent meeting local women and addressing the Good Government club.
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Servants of Christ
Samuel J. Tilden
New York
United States
Tammany Hall
Trumper
May Trumper
Kalispell
Dillon
B. A. Tower
Miss Trumper
Ladies of the Good Government Club
Local threshing under way and steady grain delivery
Farmers in the region report threshing in full swing with grain hauled to elevators and warehouses. Wheat yields are down from past years while oats are strong and near county averages. Dry land farmers also show good wheat yields despite a late spring and other challenges.
Orphan Boys Band Skips Beav erhead County Fair Appearance
The Orphan Boys Home Brass Band did not travel from Twin Bridges to perform at the Madison county fair due to their services being needed at home for the Beaverhead county fair, which ran on the same dates.
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Orphan ‘Boys’ Home
Twin Bridges
Madison County
Beaverhead
Building on North Montana Quick to Enclose Before Storm
Masons lay brick at the Western Wholesale Grocery Co. building on North Montana street. Brick and carpenter work will be rushed to enclose the structure before stormy weather sets in.
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Masons
Montana Street
Western Wholesale Grocery Co
Contractor Advances Hartwig Theater Front Construction
The Hartwig theater contractor reports progress with brick and stone work on the front, installation of heavy trusses for the roof, and all other construction activities pushed forward as rapidly as possible this week.
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Hartwig Theater
Exhibit leadership announced for State Fair display
Dr. Grant E. Finch and Prof. J. B. Caley will oversee the Normal college exhibit at the State Fair in Helena next week, organizing demonstrations and educational displays.
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Grant E. Finch
J. B. Caley
Normal College
Helena
Pleased With Progress On F C Mc Fadden Residence
Report notes progress on the new residence for F C Mc Fadden under construction on east Bannack. Builders report steady work advancing phases and expect substantial completion in coming weeks.
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F. C. McFadden
East Bannack
Street progress fuels McFadden’s satisfied smile
The rapid street work is praised by McFadden who notes visible progress. Local boys imitate the Frog’s stunts and seek angleworm oil for flexibility as part of the day’s mood. Sunday school starts at 9 50 a m with Prof Robert Clark guiding. Sermon at 11 by H G Humphrey on The Power of Religion to Reinforce the Human Will. Epworth league follows at 7 pm and a long service at 8 pm with more preaching.
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Robert Clark
H. G. Humphrey
Epworth League
Morrissey Captures Lightweight Title in 12 Round Bout
Lee Morrissey the northwest champion lightweight defeated Jess Oren in 12 rounds at the Pastime theater last Saturday night. Oren fought with a broken hand he sustained during the contest. The match was staged by the Idaho Falls Athletic club and drew a large crowd. The exhibition was fast and clean throughout.
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Lee Morrissey
Northwest
Jess Oren
Intermountain States
Oren
Idaho Falls Athletic Club
Blind violinist, guitarist entertain crowd. daughter sings
A blind man and his wife performed on the street Saturday with violin and guitar while their daughter sang. The older style songs drew tears and generous monetary contributions from bystanders.
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Foos
Hazelbaker to lead Beaverhead exhibit at state fair
Frank A. Hazelbaker of this city departs Sunday for Helena to take charge of the Beaverhead county agricultural exhibit and supervise its placement in the county section at the state fair He will also attend a Republican State Central committee meeting where he serves as secretary He plans to remain in Helena through the November election Clarence Hoerning was robbed at gunpoint near the Centennial cafe as he walked to work at the Montana Auto Supply garage The highwayman threatened to shoot if he did not surrender valuables demanding his possessions
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Beaverhead
Helena
F. A. Hazelbaker
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Beaverhead County
Republican State Central Committee
Hazelbaker
Clarence Hoerning
Montana Auto Supply Cos
Centennial Cafe
Mr. Hoerning
Death of James Sampson Ex-Stage Driver at County Poor Farm
James Sampson long known as a stage driver in Bannack and Alder Gulch era died at the county poor farm on Sunday. Funeral services were at Brundage parlors and interment followed in Mountain View cemetery.
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James Sampson
Bannack
Alder’ “Gulch
Brundage Undertaking
Mountain View Cemetery
Montana State Fair Move In Helena Next Week Draws Local Interest
The Montana State Fair will be held in Helena next week with many from Dillon planning to attend. Some will drive and stay the week, while others will travel by train for a shorter visit. Dillon has previously sent full trainloads to the event.
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Montana
Helena
Dillon
Chicken Season Opens in Beaverhead County
The beaverhead county open season for chicken hunting began last Thursday at midnight and runs from September 15 to October 15. A few local residents joined the hunting in the city and surrounding area.
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Beaverhead County
Chimney Sweepers Reported in City Cleanup
Last week two chimney sweeps operated in the business and residence districts. Their calls of sweep chimney oh signaled an early readiness for winter, prompting public thought of the coming cold season.
Hunting Horses for War Purposes by Kentucky Vet
Dr H E Wilson a veterinary surgeon from Kentucky was in town buying horses for war needs and has visited before as a heavy buyer. Ada Cortsen received a ten dollar fine in Judge Phillips' court for causing a disturbance by hoisting too many. Mrs Ed Cochrane of Dell is hospitalized at Murray Hospital Butte after a recent operation and is improving.
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H. E. Wilson
Kentucky
Phillips
Ada Cortsen
Murray Hospital
Ed Cochrane
Dell
Butte
Cochrane
Woman's party criticizes Wilson and Democrats on suffrage record
The National Woman's Party criticizes the Democratic Party and President Wilson for omissions and commissions on political justice for women. It rejects the old focus on electing “good suffragists” and demands accountability from leadership and rank and file.
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Sible
Woman's Party
Congress
Democratic Party
Wilson
National Woman's Party
The Biggest Event of Season at Normal College Auditorium
A touring theatrical company presents Israel Ingwill's The Melting Pot at Normal College Auditorium next Thursday. Nine eminent players headline led by Theodore Doucet as David the Russian exile. other noted actors include Herman Gerold Dore Davidson Jean Brac and William J Keighley. Seat sales open Tuesday with strong demand anticipated.
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West
Israel Ingwill
Normal College
Theodore Doucet
David
Herman Gerold
Metropolitan Company
Doris Keane
Herr Pappelmeister
Dore Davidson
Edwin Booth
Orderly crowds at local fair and pow wow
Police and sheriff report last week’s fair and pow wow drew orderly crowds with few arrests. Some latitude allowed and bars relaxed, but officials note most attendees stayed within prescribed bounds.
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Sheriff's Office
Wyman Heads Off on County Campaign Tour for Sheriff
Republican sheriff candidate C. K. Wyman leaves this week to cover every part of the county urging residents to register and vote in the upcoming general election.
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C. K. Wyman
New Penmanship Teacher Named at Normal College
Miss Henderson’s position as penmanship teacher at the Normal college is filled by Miss Miller of Kellogg Idaho. Miss Miller is a Denver High School graduate and also graduated from the Teachers' school at Greeley Colo. She comes here highly recommended.
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Miss Henderson
The
Normal College
Miss Miller
Kellogg
Idaho
Denver
Teachers’ School
Greeley
Colo
Stiff Necks From Balloon Ascensions At Fair
Attendees at last week’s fair still suffer stiff necks after watching daily balloon ascensions and parachute drops. Spectators kept looking upward to follow the aeronaut’s thrilling drops.
Grant Fair Attendee Spotlight Highlights Local Visitors
Jack Miles, W. A. Anderson, Al Doris, Frank Blair and Pat Flynn from Grant attended last week’s fair. Miles shows interest in this section and consistently attends the events in Grant.
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Jack Miles
W. A. Anderson
al Doris Frank Blair
Pat Flynn
Grant
Mr. Miles
Human Frog At Fair Sparks Curiosity Among Attendees
Imitation notes describe a performer nicknamed the Human Frog visiting the fair last week. Crowd bystanders watched as the unusual act drew attention from families and photographers.
For Sale Estate Land Near Twin Bridges Montana
To close an estate Bonnie Doon Ranch 320 acres four miles east of Twin Bridges Montana. Suitable for grain 50 acres alfalfa good cabin. Also 800 acres unbroken bench land one mile from Twin Bridges. Will divide. For particulars address G G Glasier Executor Box 364 Madison Wis.
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Bonnie Doon Ranch
Twin Bridges
Montana
Good Cabin
G. G. Glasier
Madison
Wis
Card of Thanks From Williamson Family
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support during the death of the Williamson family’s husband and father. Thanks extend to the Mason ic fraternity and to friends who offered kindness, signed by Alex Williamson and multiple Williamson relatives and associates.
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Masonic Fraternity
Msgs
Alex Williamson
Will Williamson
Smith , Williamson
Lavene Williamson
Catherine Williamson
H. H. Leaca
Margaret McAllister
T. B. Lanpers
J. F. Wikipat
Dan Callahan
Thackeray and Dickens in Reminiscences
Justin McCarthy compares Thackeray and Dickens noting Thackeray’s height age appearance and authority while Dickens seems more self assured. He describes Thackeray as imposing yet not intimidating to the observer and contrasts their demeanors.
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Thackeray
Dickens
Leas
Justin McCarthy
Tender Years Boarder Beef Exchange Fires Clever Quip
A Boston Transcript quip about meat and age features Mrs Hashleigh praising tender beef from a cow aged fifteen or twenty with a boarder remark that extreme age explains the tenderness, noting the humorous paradox. The exchange reflects playful commentary on culinary notions and aging.
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Boarder
Painters Begin Scraping Bank Building Exterior
Painters work this week on the old State Bank building at the corner of Montana and Bannack streets scraping peeling paint and repainting the structure. Cold winter weather caused much of the paint to peel, prompting the owners to have the building repainted.
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Bank
State Bank
Montana and
Bannack Streets
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