Sportsmen Favor Open Season on Birds in Dillon
A large Dillon gathering at city hall heard J C Frohlicher and Hendricks advocate an open season on Chinese pheasants and Hungarian partridges. They urged aligning with state timing, allowing both cock and hen Hungarian harvest and cock pheasant hunting, while proposing river fishing closures to protect recently stocked fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
J.C. Frohlicher
Montana Sportsmen’s Association
Hendricks
State ‘Bird Farm
State Game Commission
Beaverhead
Ed.Roe Field
Iron Bridge
Clark Canyon
Horse Prairie Creek
Metlen Ranch
Armstead
Tom Thumb Golf Course Opens To Local Fanfare
The Tom Thumb golf course opened near the public library to immediate local popularity with hundreds of players. Albert De Witt led on opening night with a 49 and Miss Glenna Younce was low among women with 56, both earning candy prizes and free play until surpassed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Albert’ de Witt
Glenna Younce
Terry
Miss Erwin heads Dillon fair visitor accommodations
Miss Myrl Erwin is appointed chair of the committee overseeing visitor lodging in Dillon during next month’s county fair. She asks all residents with rooms to rent to contact her at the Andrus hotel to list available accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrl Erwin
Dillon
Miss Erwin
Andrus
Northside Country Club Hosts Mrs Ellwood Morrison
The Northside Country Club invites members as Mrs Ellwood Morrison is scheduled to entertain on Tuesday August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northside Country Club
Ellwood Morrison
Esteemed Dillon Professor Honored as Grand Old Man
Professor Robert Clark of Montana State Normal College, a psychology professor for 24 years, is named one of four grand old men of state educational institutions. The others are J. M. Ham Nk of Montana State College, Dean L. Stone of the State University, and Theodore Simons of the School of Mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clark
Montana State Normal College
Montana
J. M. Ham Nk
Montana State College
L. Stone
State University
Theodore’ Simons
School of Mines
Clark
Normal College
Beaverhead Mining Exhibit Shines at Helena Fair
Beaverhead county displays a large and complete mining exhibit at the Helena fair. Roy Herdon and William Logan arranged the display featuring minerals gems and metals from across the county. Premiums are anticipated and after the fair the exhibit will move to the state capital for a permanent display.
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Helena
Roy Herndon
Beaverhead Mining Association
William Logan
Truck Dives Into River After Bank Gives Way
A Dillon Bottling Works ice truck slid into the Deaverhead River near the S. S. Patterson ranch last Monday when a soft bank collapsed. Driver D Y Kannegaard freed himself and was pulled from the cab by Elmer Thompson. He sustained only minor bruises. the vehicle was towed and righted across the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Bottling Works
Deaverhead
S. S. Patterson Ranch
D. Y. Kannegaard
Elmer Thompson
Hazelbaker Wins Free Trip to England and Boston
Lieutenant Governor F. A. Hazelbaker learned this week he earned a paid trip to Boston and London from the Employer's Liability Assurance Co of Boston. The award honors the largest percentage sales increase since January 1 by any agent in the Northwest Territory. He has not yet decided if he can take the trip which covers one week in Boston and one week in England with all expenses paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hazelbaker
Boston
London
England
Liability Assurance Company of
Hazelbaker
a@y
Northwest Territory
Secret Marriage Revealed of Mr and Mrs A G Williams
The couple quietly wed last June in Brigham City Utah and kept the ceremony from their Dillon acquaintances. Williams left Dillon for Salt Lake for a convention then returned with his bride. They are now at the Williams home on Rife Street.
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A. G. Williams
Brigham City
Utah
Mr. Williams
Dillon
Salt Lake
Dubois
Williams
Rife Street
Beav erhead Lemhi Picnic Marks Lewis and Clark Tribute
A Sunday gathering near the Montana Idaho line drew 750 to 1000 guests from Lemhi and Beaverhead mining groups. Beaverhead D A R erected a marker near Armstead while speakers from D A R, Beaverhead mining, and highway groups recounted Lewis and Clark history, followed by a Salmon band concert and a communal picnic.
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Beaverhead
Sacajawea
Armsteady
Lemhi Pass
Montana-Idaho
Lemhi
Idaho
McNeil
Lewis and Clark
Missouri
A. L. Anderson
Montana
County
Armstead
Bannack
Dillon
James W. Scott
Sacajawa Park
Salmon Bana
Pearl I. Smith
Rush Jordan
State Normal College
Joseph M. Dixon
L. L. Callaway
Helena
Beaverhead Mining Association
Dr. Howard
Oregon Trail Association
Salmon Band
Firemen Stage Boxing Card In Dillon Next Saturday
The Dillon fire department presents a boxing program at the city hall auditorium with 380 rounds announced. Local favorites Little and Tritt lead a card including Butte’s Wege O Leary and Philippine boxer Senico along with several regional fighters. Event starts at 9 pm with tickets available at local outlets.
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Dillon
Butte
City Hall
Andrus
Little, Tritt, Meads
Wege O'Leary
Emeil Senico
Senico
Virginia City
Terry Brownings
Jud Brundage’s
The
Mint
Tonney Family Heads to Lake Rowan Vacation
Mr and Mrs Francis Tonney and their two sons left Sunday for Lake Rowan for a vacation outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Tonney
Lake Rowan
Dillon Tribune semi centennial edition preview
Beaverhead county prepared for the Dillon Tribune Golden Anniversary Edition to be published September 19 as the county fair and fiftieth anniversary celebration approach. The paper marks its fiftieth birthday after fifty years of reporting in Dillon and surrounding areas. Five thousand copies will be printed for circulation and advertising reach.
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Beaverhead County
Dillon Tribune
The
Tribune
Dillon
Registration drive urges more women to vote in Dillon county
County clerk John Baker reports only 25 percent of qualified women in Beaverhead county are registered for the November election. The upcoming vote is seen as crucial for state, county and township offices. Registration books close September 19 at 5 pm. Voters outside a ten mile radius from Dillon may register with a justice or notary public, while those inside must register with the county clerk and recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John §. Baker
Isantana
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Beaverhead Elks Attend State Convention in Virginia City
A large Beaverhead county Elk delegation traveled to Virginia City for the Montana State Association convention. Old capital regalia and warm hospitality marked the event with Dillon lodge delegates Joe Metlen and F G Lyon among those attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaverhead County
Virginia City
State Association
Montana
Joe Metlen
F. G. Lyon
Dillon Lodge
Visitors Stop at Jeppsons Home on Way to Seattle
Last week Dr. John R. Jeppson of Ashland Pa and Attorney W C Call of Ogden Utah visited at the home of Mr and Mrs J C Jeppson. Dr Jeppson is J C Jeppson's brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Jeppson
John R. Jeppson
Ashland
W. C. Call
Ogden
Seattle
Dr. Jeppson
Fish Fry Planted in Big Hole Lakes
A shipment of 27 cans of native trout fry arrived in Dillon and was moved by Deputy Game Warden Charles Price Forest Supervisor J C Whitham and Donald Light to ten lakes north of the Big Hole basin at the head of Dark Horse Pioneer and Jahnke creeks. None of these lakes have ever been stocked before and officials believe the fish will thrive in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Charles Price
J.c.whitham
Donald Light
Big Hole Basin
Mrs. Luther Willard and Son Plan Seattle Visit
Mrs. Luther Willard and her son Charles departed Friday for Seattle and other destinations to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Willard
Charles
Seattle
J E Kelly Heads Democratic Group
Democrats of Beaverhead county met at the Andrus hotel to name the central committee and plan the fall campaign. Officers named include J E Kelly as chairman and Tom D Caverly as vice chairman with Theodor Nelson as second vice chairman and R B Herndon as secretary. Central committee members span Dillon, Lima, Bannack, Grant, Jackson, Wise River and other areas with James Woody and William Sweeney among listed names. (Continued on page four).
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Beaverhead County
Andrus
Central Committee
County Central Committee
Dr. F. Poindexter
J. E. Kelly
Tom D. Caverly
Theodor Nelson
R. B. Herndon
R. M. Barrett
Harry Andrus
Dillon South Central
James E. Doyle
Lakeview
Max Nye
Monida
Conrad Whiting
Lima
S. M. McKnight
Dell
E. W. Bond
Dillon North Central
Edgar Rife
Bedrock
Anna Stocker
Grant
Charles Brenner
Brenner
Fred Dingley
Barratts
C. W. Stallings
Bannack
B. Herndon
Dillon South
John Banks
Dillon North
W. A. Graeter
Dillon West
Bishop
A. H
French
Argenta
W. T. Roberts
Birch Creek
F. P. Tate
Glendale
Edward Farley
Polaris
James Woody
Jackson
J. P. Lossl
Wisdom
Ben Mallon
Wise River
William Sweeney
Nicholia
Com
Salmon to Honor Lewis and Clark Marker Dedication
Salmon Idaho August 20. The dedication of a Lewis and Clark marker at Seventeen Mile is set for Sunday August 24 at 2 PM. The granite marker with a bronze tablet honors the historic camp, Sacajawea birthplace, and early stage routes in Lemhi County.
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Salmon
Idaho
Sons of Idaho
Lemhi County
Seventeen Mile
Bedrock
Montana
Pacific Watershed
Ipmhi County
Sacajawea
Lewis and Clark
Pacific
Salmon Chamber of Commerce
Richard Hathaway Dies at Wisdom After Long Illness
Richard Hathaway editor of the Wisdom News died at his Wisdom home after months of illness. Born April 16, 1861 in Leavenworth Kansas, he learned printing young and worked on frontier papers before settling in the Big Hole Basin where he lived over 20 years. He was a loyal booster for the region and a veteran journalist known for his strong editorials.
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Montana
Wisdom
Richard Hathaway
The
Wisdom News
Hathaway
Butte
Leavenworth
Kansas
Big ‘Ole
Stone fireplaces found near Horse Prairie spur railroad era theory
Mrs. James W. Scott, Armstead historian, examined the two stone fireplaces in a Horse Prairie gravel pit and doubts they are Lewis and Clark relics. Beaverhead expert suggests they may have been left by railroad workers during the Gilmore and Pittsburg construction days.
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James W. Scott
Armstead
Beaverhead
Horse Prairie
George Metlen
Gilmore
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Tom Thumb
Park
Missouri—McNeal
America
Allyn C. Merritt
State Highway Commission of
Butte and
John ‘Tritt
Jim MacAlester
Innis
Frank Little
Oregon State College
Horace Dunn
West Yellowstone
Little
Tritt
John Sullivan
R. Hurd
Pacific Fleet
C. Meade
Jim Armitage
Beaverhead Elks Well
Jeppson
Big Hole Lakes
Democratic
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