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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner notes its publication as a weekly paper on Wednesdays August 18 1909 with E L Poindexter as editor. It records its establishment date September 20 1902 and Dillon Montana mailing under the 1879 act, plus a $2 yearly prepaid subscription.
The Dillon Examiner proclaims the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and offers open inspection of subscription records and mailing lists to advertisers for transparency and credibility.
An 1893 Montana Advocate piece urges promoting the state as a cool, mosquito-free summer refuge for eastern pleasure seekers and busy city workers. It contrasts past and present progress, noting Montana’s growing agricultural strength and potential as a future summer home for thousands. It cites reforms, education, and broader modern advances shaping society.
A clipped reminiscence recalls 1859 Montana as a largely unknown and dangerous frontier. Early surveys describe it as practically unsettled and viewed as impassable by nearby regions, underscoring the era's harsh realities and isolation.
Miss Gladya Tong formerly of Wisdom will wed Mr C G Gilster of Bedrock in Seattle early in September. Tong lived with her mother in Seattle and attended the Normal College here. Gilster is a member of the Hill and Gilster Mercantile firm of Bedrock and Armatead. Dillon friends extend congratulations in anticipation of the happy event.
A meeting at Burfield Hall on Sunday August 15 organized a local Eagle lodge. Officers named include Sam Parker president and John S. Baker vice president. Weekly meetings are planned and Dillon citizens are invited to join as charter members.
Dillon Montana grocer and express wagon proprietor Woods thanks patrons for eight years of liberal patronage in a brief notice.
A description of a wagon man who will continue his beat with steady work. He avoids yelling and keeps his wagon clean inside and out, ready to handle and deliver parcels and express baggage to and from the depot and throughout the city. Special service for the Dormitory and Normal College. Dray office and storage opposite the passenger depot. Residence phone No 11 L.
Dorothea Ferris two years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo E Ferris drowned in an irrigating ditch at Grant Montana on Monday morning August 16. She was playing at the Hamilton ranch when she fell in and was found after a three hour search. Mr Ferris is a locating engineer with Gilmore and Pittsburg Railroad and is leading a field party about 75 miles down the river from Salmon. Funeral services will be held in Salmon with details to follow.
Mr and Mrs Heimbach of Anaconda announce the engagement of their daughter Mildred to Warren H Graeter of Argenta. The wedding will be at the bride’s parents home in Anaconda on Wednesday September 8. Miss Heimbach taught in Argenta and is well known in Dillon. Mr Graeter is a Beaverhead boy respected throughout the county.
Mrs A L Anderson entertained at her Idaho Street home with an afternoon party last Friday where guests wore attire representing geographical names and guessed their origins amid choice refreshments. Attendees included Mesdamen Luaber Stauffer Baxter Connolly Featherly Lovell P J Smith Boardwine Morse Selway Alger Burden Z B Yeaman James Walker M A Walker Ed Cushing Bidstrup Hazelbaker Robison Egbert Maurer Ed Smith Burfiend A L Stone Olmeted Robert Morton McConkey Wedum Bronson Benson Bernstein Lamont McKadden Rife Simpson Carter Ainslee Clark Anderson Redline Swain C P Thomas Finley Cunnard Niblack and the Misses Chambers Florence Bishop Christyard Calloway. The Morse family Mig K O Selway and Mr and Mrs Matt Orr departed earlier this week for a trip to the upper Blacktail.
The trustees of School District No 10 express regret at Principal C L Rob bina's resignation and thank him for his capable leadership. The clerk is instructed to record the resolution in the minutes and send a copy to Professor Robbins. Leonard Eliel chairs. Tattersall serves as clerk.
Advertises horses for sale with one half car and privilege of one car. Horses can be seen at the ranch in Sheep Creek basin at 4813.
Dark red two year old Durham cow branded LG missing from Argenta Montana area. Reward offered and return requested to Mrs W J Leonard Argenta Montana.
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