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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1896
Page
5
Local notices highlight the Rambler contest ending August 22 in Dillon. The column mixes ads and society items, citing taxes, messages from E TIMER & CO, and public notices, with bits on voters, theater, and Beavorhead river bridge progress.
The new Pan Tre ballot parallels tickets side by side with a single X to vote straight. It also explains scratching by marking Xs in front of chosen candidates. Dillon notes include Methodist conference appointments and church officers, while city finances show a 14 mill general levy plus a fall library tax, with Lilon boasting the lowest state tax rate.
Dr. M A Miller of the Midnight mine near Argenta plans a Seton concentrator to treat ore from his mine and custom ore. The plant will reuse the old Iron Mountain smelter facilities, with Montana Ironworks supplying complete concentrating gear. Twelve men are employed at the Midnight mine, and work will start within ten days on site.
The Examiner notes buly rumors about prize awards for state Capitol plans and suggests a thorough investigation by the legislature is imperative to uncover facts behind the smoke and any fire.
A sensational Helena report alleges plans to sway Montana politics through purchase of votes and court actions. The dialogue names Lieut. Gov. Botkin Commodore Power and party figures, with threats to influence papers and fix election outcomes.
Win Mc Neaule challenges the owner of a hearse in Beaverhiead to a two mile race between bitten aclf and the horse entered in the contest. Conditions: wild tunnel plan, five horses, catch horse to pin two miles, pacer against a sulgle horse, entry fees payable.
The document outlines a petition in the estate of George Pettarge to obtain letters of administration. It references Desertion and alleged failures to provide support, with parties including Mattie Willis, Porace Willis, and Portace Willis Theonan noted. Clerks and local officials are cited, including Clark of Centessalcadey and Miss Icra Miller of Tieee TL.
Fragmentary report mentions chickens, protectives, fridges and scales starting in August and ending in November. Pens used for killing poultry described as part of a seasonal docks operation from September 1 to January 1.
The readable fragments describe a local event with names and places, presenting a brief notice about actions and deadlines. Specific details are unclear, but the item reads like a community update or public notice from a local authority.
A bygone establishment advertises billiard tables in a Cheb Roomy setting with the bar stocked by quality liquors and staffed by urbane bartenders ready to serve customers. A share of the atmosphere emphasizes courteous service and a refined social space.
The Holcomb House offers travelers single meats and board by the day week or month located on Bannack Street Dillon Montana.
An old advertisement touts Syrup of various flavors and a patent cure marketed by Ed Scearer, claiming relief for coughs chest pains and sore throats. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery with testimonials from Mrs Caltellette and notes pricing and trial offers at Scearer’s drug store.
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