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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1913
Page
5
A Dillon page lists business ads and personal notes including doctors offices and mobile services, a farmer cash for mower castings offer, travelers and visitors from Helena Bozeman and Council Bluffs, and trips to Glacier Park. It also covers church notices, sales, and upcoming community events at Graeter Grocery and Rotary venues.
Bids for the new state hospital linked to the Orphans Home were opened. Falsheim and Leveque of Bozeman won the contract as the lowest bidder among seven firms. Second lowest was Frank P. Birrer of Dillon. Supervising architects are Fred Wilson and Co.
The administrator of the Con Haley estate in Beaverhead County Montana will sell at public auction on September 6 1918 at 10 o clock a m at the front door of the premises in Dillon lots 2 and 3 block 26 original townsite Dillon together with improvements also a described parcel Center Street area and the described personal property including a double barreled shotgun stove bed bedding and a watch Auction is cash and subject to court confirmation Wa T Sculy administrator dated August 11 1913
W H Truesdale father of Mrs William Watson died at the rectory at 530 Wednesday afternoon after a short illness. He arrived in town mid July with his wife and daughter and had seemed in good health until recently. The Watson family mourns his loss and funeral details have not yet been announced.
At the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department monthly meeting last Thursday representatives were elected to attend the state firemen's meeting in Miles City on September 10 11 and 12. Elected from Dillon were Frank P Birrer Amos A Killiott and John Banks.
A small blaze started from a pot of tar on the Poindexter building roof shortly before three this afternoon. Charles Niblack and W H Keller of the Dillon Dry Goods Co. battled the flames, preventing damage as the fire remained in the tar. A strong wind at the time increased danger, but the fire was contained before the fire department arrived.
George R. Metlen has been confined to bed for several days due to a serious foot condition from a bridge timber incident. The large toe joint swelled early in the week, causing pain and concern, but reports today indicate improvement with no expected serious complications.
A Beaverhead Commercial club event on August 20 invites Butte butchers and a picked Butte team to a Dillon outing. The day features a large barbecue and various sports while the city aims to impress visiting miners with hospitality and a welcoming program for all guests.
Notice is given that the following named persons have filed intent to make final proof to establish their claims before F A Hazelbaker U S Commissioner at Dillon Montana on September 17 1913 Margaret Nelson formerly Margraet Snabnit of Wisdom Montana.
On November 3 1909 Desert Land Entry No 33329 was made by M M Fred Nelson of Wisdom Montana for multiple sublands in section 4 and 5 township 75 range 14 W with witnesses August Wenger Fox Montana Henry G Peterson Jackson Montana George S Bennett and Christen Duetchmann Jackson Montana listed. Stephen Carpenter acts as Register.
John J. Williams of Polaris Montana filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish a desert land claim for EYNE and EY SEX in section 17 township 5S range 12W on September 20 1913 before C W Conger Dillon Montana. Witnesses listed Milton E Hayes George M Pyle John H Judge William Pahnisch all of Polaris Montana. Stephen Carpenter Register.
State Land Office Helena notifies James Bowling of Dillon that Fred Stratton filed a contest to cancel his home stead entry No. 05690 for land in Montana claiming abandonment and lack of residence. The contest seeks cancellation unless Bowling files an answer within twenty days after the fourth publication, with proof of service on Stratton. Proceedings date from Aug 18 1913 to Sept 8 1918.
The Dillon Presbyterian Church publishes the nature and hour of the various Sabbath day services for the community. Information includes times for morning worship, Sunday school, and evening services where listed.
Department of the Interior notices Oliver B. Kurtz of Dillon Montana has filed intent to make final proof on his homestead applications No 0497 and No 04676 covering NW4 SW4 Section 33 and E144 SW and 5W34 SW Section 33 Township 77 8 W Montana Meridian. The proof is set before F A Hazelbaker A S Commissioner in Dillon on September 18 1913. Witnesses: David T Hogge William Williamson Samuel B Perry Millard M Holman of Dillon Montana.
Notice that the partnership known as Martin and Cruz is dissolved as of the date shown. The speaker has purchased Harry D. Martin's interest and will continue operating at the former location. All debts contracted by the firm will be assumed by the purchaser Critz. August 7, 1913.
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