Dillon Examiner details and masthead 1909
The Dillon Examiner issued Wednesdays in Dillon Montana with editor L Poindexter. It notes publication history dating to 1902 and a yearly subscription price of two dollars in advance.
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner issued Wednesdays in Dillon Montana with editor L Poindexter. It notes publication history dating to 1902 and a yearly subscription price of two dollars in advance.
The Dilion Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are open to advertiser inspection.
A comprehensive Beaverhead County article explains the sheep industry’s economic impact, noting it rivals cattle in circulation and that demand and prices for next year’s wool clip look strong after Congress adjourned. It observes optimism among sheepmen and their contentment, even riding in automobiles.
Montana assessed property values reveal cattle still lead in tax totals while sheep grow in number. The Stockprowers' Journal cites J J Ryan of the state board of equalization with real estate totals of 135 million and livestock valuations split among cattle sheep horses and buffaloes.
A summary of livestock counts and values across cattle sheep horses hogs and goats. Includes stock cattle thorough breds range horses work horses bulls lambs and Angora goats with quantities and dollar totals for each category.
The program lists pieces for an open air band concert on Friday evening August 13 at the Bannack and Montana corner. Selections include marches such as Tent City English, The Gun Fire Heed, King of All Miller, and American. waltzes Minerva, Meditation Angel of Love. sacred Intermezzo Trinity Theo. and other works by Lampe, Wagner, Lovengren, and Tobani Op 445.
Manager Hay presents vaudeville stars Frank H. Daniel and Misa Ollie Mack in a one act farce at the Scenic Theatre this week. A Thursday night change brings a new farce with the same stars. Mina Edith Remley captivates audiences at the Scenic and Star Theatres with selected songs.
Warranty deed from George Edinger to Wm B Carter for about 80 acres near Dillon. Consideration $1. Warranty deed from A S Rife to Geo P Hughes and H L McCaleb for 5 lots in Rife's 2nd addition. Consideration $100. Warranty deed from Scott and Decker to Thomas G Patterson for 3 lots in Armatead. Plat B of Armatead filed.
Jack Deputy visits Mrs. John Peat at the ranch while Mrs. W E Rumke travels to Texas for a sister’s illness. Amanda Russon from Lehi Utah visits her parents in Lima and J A Best with W H Boyle head to Salt Lake for a reunion. Geo Weat of Michigan suffers a paralytic stroke, aided by J A Best and W H Boyle after being found unconscious on the street. he recalls Confederate service and is helped to continue to Garland Utah. A purse funds his travel.
Two saddle horses were stolen from R. T. Boatman’s barn on Tuesday night, along with two saddles and bridles. Sheriff N. J. Trauffer was notified Wednesday morning and is pursuing suspects. The brown mare, nine years old and about 1100 pounds, bears a left jaw brand. the bay gelding, about 1050 pounds, bears a left jaw Y brand. Saddles are 8.1 J Hainds make.
Lee W. Lewis and Maggie Proper wed at the Jagpera home on Railroad Avenue with Rev. Dr. Martin officiating. After a wedding dinner guests celebrated and the couple departed for Salt Lake City for their honeymoon. Proper is the youngest daughter of Sam Jaggers, a noted Beaverhead ranchman, while Lewis is a longtime stock buyer with ties to Butte and the county.
John W. Morton announces sale of his interest in the John W. Morton Company and plans to move to Idaho. He will stay in Dillon until about August 25, 1909 and asks local debtors to settle accounts before they are turned over to an attorney for collection.
Miss Cecilia Bayerd and Mr. Leonard Pearn, well known in Butte, were married Thursday morning at St James Episcopal church by Rev. S T D Hooker. The bride, daughter of Walter Bayerd of Mine Lodge, has deep ties to Butte and education there. The groom is a prominent Butte youth holding a responsible job. The couple left for Butte that afternoon to begin their life together.
The Oregon Short Line offers discounted round trip tickets to eastern points including St. Louis and Chicago on multiple June to September dates in 1909. Travel requires ten days maximum and a final return by October 31. Inquire with the railroad agent for rates.
Lost two year old Durham cow dark red bearing LG brand. Reward offered upon return to Mrs W J Leonard in Argenta Montana.
Dr. R. R. Rathbone, dentist, begins practice in Dillon Montana with new office located over the First National Bank. He offers general dental care and welcomes patients to visit for examinations and treatments.
Travel offer detailing daily one way tickets via Portland on the Oregon Short Line. Recommends checking with O S L agents for further details and notes frequent dates for other routes.
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