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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1920
Page
7
The Dillon Examiner notice indicates its 1902 imprint and postal status as second class matter in Dillon Montana and lists editorial and business correspondence directions dated April 14 1920.
The Leap year masquerade ball invites hundreds, with ladies hosting and guests bringing escorts. Social pages note multiple bridge parties at Miss Zetta Gilbert's home, Helena–Dillon ties, and a Beaiverhead wedding, plus various club gatherings and visits across towns.
Mr Finch visits Helena on business. Miss Shepherds room celebrates with a fruit shower. Lucille Lanner returns after illness. Three Victrolas placed in primary rooms for student use. Fourth B and fourth A baseball teams split results nine to four in favor of B. Dora Patterson back after influenza. Seventh A vs Eighth B baseball 2 to 3. Two pupils transfer from River side district 3 Bev erly Gordon to Junior High and Schott Gordon to Fifth grade. Dramatization Epaminondas and His Auntie delights pupils in auditorium. Monson siblings join from rural schools. Merkleins pupils raise funds for a picture frame. Triangle club to be entertained by Training school faculty with picnic and outdoor sports near river bridges.
Guests at last departed with many good wishes and many happy birthdays for Mr and Mrs Birrer. The couple are noted for genial whole soul hospitality and hosted a long evening of dancing that stretched into the early hours.
Montana petitions push two statewide finance measures for the University of Montana and four related institutions. A $6,000,000 bond issue would fund buildings and equipment, while a levy of 1.5 mills would maintain the four schools. Organizers aim for 20,000 signatures by April 20.
James Meriam, electrical inspector for the board of underwriters of the Pacific, spent last Friday in Dillon consulting with Mayor Monroe and others on passing an electrical ordinance in the city. Meriam noted that many of the new builds were lacking proper installations.
A classifieds notice seeks an examiner candidate promising results. The ad invites applications from qualified individuals to evaluate cases or reports, highlighting the role's impact and required credentials.
Mr. Meriam argued the town must adopt an electrical ordinance to curb defective wiring after noting outside wiring dangers. He claimed no large town in the state lacks such rules and that Dillon’s mayor supports passing the ordinance to improve safety.
Chancellor E C Elliott of the University of Montana says staff salaries have not kept pace with rising costs over six years. He notes only partial increases on January 1, 1920 and warns that current pay is inadequate, with two top Agriculture College posts vacant at Bozeman and incumbents leaving for higher pay in industry. He cites broader salary limits as unsustainable for the university. Powder is scarce. Get your order in early for your needs during the lambing season Hughes McCalebs.
The Watson and Hull families express gratitude for the sympathy and beautiful flowers received during the illness and passing of their baby.
Sarah Howard denies responsibility for her mother Mary Wadams being sent to the insane asylum. She claims Lucy Shive and Dr. Ryburn caused the admission and that she learned of it only after reading the Butte Miner. Mrs. Howard declares her innocence of the charge.
Notice is given in the matter of the estate of James Cooper Harrison deceased that on April 30 1920 at 10:00 a m in the district court Beaverhead County Montana the will of James Cooper Harrison will be proved and Olive M Harrison may apply for letters testamentary contest any person may appear April 13 1920
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