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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1904
Page
4
Official paper of Beaverhead County published weekly in Dillon Montana by F C Kress and L Poindexter editors and proprietors entered September 20 1902 mailed to subscribers with price two dollars per year in advance.
Advertisers are guaranteed the paper’s status as the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are open for advertiser inspection. Wednesday, April 6, 1904.
The 1904 campaign moves into high gear as Democrats rally around Governor Joe Toole. The Examiner praises Toole as the people’s choice, calls for direct legislation and state reforms, and notes municipal election outcomes shaping future battles for party control.
Beaverhead county Democrats plan to nominate Joseph K Toole for governor at the state convention in Helena. The delegation pledges nineteen solid votes for Toole, arguing his administration will serve common people wage earners small farmers and tradesmen and ensure fair treatment to corporations and moneyed interests.
Farmers around Rockwell City Iowa formed a co operative store that grew to about 600000 dollars in annual business over six to eight years. The venture drove local merchants and mechanics from town, eroded the home market for smaller farm products, and lowered land values.
In Carbon county a bitter intra party clash unfolds as State Senator W. F. Meyer defeats rival contenders in early maneuvers. Observers warn the contest may not end until a decisive blow settles the leadership struggle within the Republican faction.
Easter eggs were barely colored when invitations for Lenten events started. Society looked ahead to social matters and festive plans. Two large parties for early week are already noted as pleasant events. Clubs will resume meetings with renewed zest after Lent.
A Tuesday post-Lenten euchre event hosted by Mesdames Conger Nayes Poindexter and Chapman featured Easter eggs decorations. Eleven tables and two course refreshments marked the afternoon while many guests attended including Mesdames Bishop White Morse and more. A second gathering at Chapmans followed with similar decor and games and Misses Conger Noyes Morse assisted. Later a pleasant six oclock dinner at H H Swain home with Mr and Mrs Anderson and others closed the evening.
Prof Monroe away attending institutes. John Cambell left school April 1 to return to Utica Montana. Hazel Sanger Kennedy and Mary Kelly spent Easter at homes in Butte and Anaconda. Miss De Atley from Jefferson Island will attend the remainder of the term in Dillon. Current Topic club met. attendance small due to hour change. Seniors staged a playful lamb frolic. Juniors show discontent. Seniors plan “self wool” on Friday and Saturday the eighth and ninth. doors open early to avoid rush.
Miss Estella Mae Rich county superintendent announces the regular quarterly teachers examination to be held Friday and Saturday April 29th and 30th. Due to the large number of applicants it will be conducted in the free county high school building instead of the courthouse office.
Local merchants Hughes and McCaleb announce receipt of a spring wallpaper collection featuring crepes grain patterns and embossed backs. The line highlights texture variety and decorative appeal aimed at homes seeking fresh interior updates.
Helena Montana March 19 1904 the Democratic state central committee orders a state convention at Great Falls on May 1 for electing six delegates and six alternates to the national convention in St Louis July 6 1904. Rules outline delegation voting and residency requirements with totals by county and standing rules.
Mrs Kate Fitzharris advertises rock and sand supply and broader excavation services. Prices claimed to be reasonable and orders promised for prompt attention.
Edwin Norris is listed at First Door South of Examinerce in Dillon Montana according to a local notices section.
The First National Bank at Dillon Montana closes business March 28 1904 presenting resources and liabilities ledgers. Key figures show total resources 993 524 70 and deposits including demand deposits and certificates of deposit. Executed sworn statement by President B F White and notary John G Willis with officials J H Gusser E and A White.
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