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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1909
Page
4
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY a EB L POINDEXTER Editor Entered September 20 1902 at Dillon Montana as second class matter under Act of Congress of March 3 1879 Price of Subscription 2 Per Year In Advance This paper will be mailed regularly to its subscribers until a definite order to discontinue is received and all arrears are paid.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscriptions and mailing lists are open to advertiser inspection.
The council calls for action to install a reliable fire alarm system and improve equipment. Only six of 22 firefighters responded to a Monday fire, revealing the department lacks adequate alarms and a chemical engine may be needed.
Democrats celebrate victories in Montana cities including Great Falls Anaconda Bozeman and Livingston as mayors are elected on Monday. The surge ties to Senator Carter as a political factor with Democrats also taking aldermen seats in several towns and signaling a return to Democratic control in Deer Lodge and surrounding counties. The paper notes voters hope for a quiet 18 months to focus on state rebuilding.
A political quote notes the need to straighten the record before closing and reopening the book, aiming for easy assessment of the situation when politics resumes. Miner emphasizes accuracy in sizing up the overall state of affairs.
Horse Thief Smith announces an April 25 Dillon cattle sale importing twenty heifers and four bulls from Grand Forks North Dakota. The lot includes mostly three year olds, many sired by Barron Beauford, with pure stock lines on both sides and Bates bred cows. The Canfield estate marks twenty years of top Shorthorn breeding. Prices favorable as quick sale ends lower costs.
Staff Captain James Durand will present a large set of views and lecture on Salvation Army work. He speaks with deep familiarity and aims to inform those less aware of the Army’s efforts. Mrs Durand accompanies him and will sing illustrated songs. Admission is charged but the hall will be filled to capacity with all welcome.
A L Badcon was elected fire chief of Dillon's volunteer department at the regular meeting held last Thursday night. With no other nominations, his election was by acclamation, succeeding A C Gruwell who has led the department since its formation. John V Orraga was added as a new member, and subordinate officers will be chosen at the next meeting.
The Examiner prints a letter from Hon. Emerson Hill about selling his mercantile business at Bedrock to C. H. Hill and C. G. Gilster. He thanks customers for years of patronage and tells the sale is due to other interests demanding his time. He asks friends to remember him kindly.
Notice to the Public. Having sold my lumber and building material stock I thank patrons and invite them to contact A. J. Wed um Lumber Co. as my successor for any lumber needs. Respectfully Frank P. Birrer.
Prof Clark traveled to Lewiston Idaho for institute work while Easter break began this afternoon and classes resume next Tuesday. Miss Anvis McWethey left for Canyon Creek Montana and may not return this term. Nancy Priscilla Rewnick left Miles City for illness in the family and may not return this semester. Dr Swain spoke on Observations in English Training Schools to students last Thursday. A vaudeville show by college students Friday raised funds and another entertainment is planned after the Easter holiday.
The United States assay office in Montana reports a gain of 108878.72 in gold received for the quarter ending March 31 1909 compared with the previous year. New placer and quartz mines boosted production while assayer T B Miller released March results showing 33560.66 more in precious metal from Montana counties than March 1908.
The United States Forest Service will exhibit redwood sprouts at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle to illustrate rapid growth from stumps. A specimen from Santa Cruz measured over 80 inches in circumference, about 125 feet tall, and 47 years old, yielding diameter growth of over one half inch per year and height growth near 27 feet yearly.
Notice that a stockholders meeting will be held at the company office in Dillon Montana on April 29 1909 to consider the sale of water rights belonging to each company and to address any other business. Jas Kirkpatrick President.
Listing notes 320 acres near Dell 280 acres hay land old water right farming implements included price 8500 with one half down balance due Johnson Boone Dillon real estate agents. Also 160 acres near Bedrock partly improved 200 inches water 30 cattle one team and implements price 4000 cash see Johnson Boone Dillon.
For sale a railroad division town hotel with lunch counter and protection meal tickets. Includes old stand with $800 in investment. Send inquiries to Address Box 114 Lima Mont.
Twenty head of Shorthorn bulls offered for sale with calling terms. Price 19K or contact J. E. Morse for details.
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