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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1905
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner notes publication cadence and staff with editor and proprietor credits F. C. Kress and E. L. Poindexter. It records entry as a Dillon Montana second class matter from September 20, 1902, under federal act, with annual subscription price of $2 in advance.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees the paper has the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead county and invites advertiser inspection of subscription records and mailing lists. The notice is dated Wednesday August 9, 1905.
A mass meeting in Dillon drew ranchers and local business leaders for the Red Rock Lakes reservoir plan. Over $50,000 was subscribed toward a system that could require $125,000 to $150,000, with a goal to boost Beaverhead county water supply, farmland, population, and settlement, despite land-holding hurdles.
The article honors Reverend S. D. Hooker on the twenty year anniversary of his mission at St. James Episcopal Church Beaverhead County. It notes his review of missionary work since the 1881 organization, the chapel’s beauty by the women, and his broad community impact aiding the poor sick and needy while welcoming strangers. His influence is described as enduring and unifying across denominational lines.
Bert Sedgwick, 23, employed at the George Woodworth ranch in Big Hole Basin, was thrown from a mowing machine when his team started suddenly. He lost his right foot and ankle to the sickle and suffered a deep cut in the left leg. Dr. Carney amputated the right leg above the wound and dressed the other injury but he died the next morning around 9 o'clock. His body was shipped to his father in Wisconsin.
A mass meeting backs a 125000 dollar water project with 19 500 shares of ten dollars each. A committee will seek subscriptions to fund a dam and reservoir site at Bedrock lands while surveys by engineer Metlen confirm feasibility amid state land board coordination and expected water rights.
The article lauds a pastor whose life is identified with the community through seasons of adversity and prosperity. It congratulates St James church members and the community on a happy anniversary and hopes for many more years of faithful pastoral leadership.
Q O McCann and wife visited in Butte Sunday and Monday. N S Wood received word Tablerock Nebraska of sister in law Mrs C S Wood death. A Dillon team beat dray men 37 to 16 after a Sunday game. The galoon men will play the boys next Sunday. J L Weiser broke a bone in his right arm after a fall from a step ladder at his brewery and is improving under Dr Kingbury care.
James Stewart and Jack Hailey also known as Crazy Horse were arrested by special constables on burglary charges after Emil Zorn reported a break in at his home twelve miles below town. Provisions and an overcoat valued at about $80 were stolen and recovered. Crazy Horse was later released and fled. Stewart was discharged without prosecution amid community suspicion.
A statement notes the committee or any of its members hold a position or role within the body. It clarifies that the text refers to formal assignments rather than informal influence or speculation.
Piano and organ bargains offered in Doom vicinity with light wood cases. Instruments re possessed and sold on easy payments for the remaining balance. Address E. H. Sherman 129 E Park St Butte Montana.
In the District Court of Beaverhead County Montana estate of Margaret M Stephens deceased. Notice by administrator D F Stephens to creditors and claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Address for claims is J B Poindexter law office Dillon Montana. First publication August 2 1905.
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