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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
12
A Beaverhead county Montana political ad lists Republican candidates for county attorney clerk of court sheriff and auditor. Nomination targets are the August 29, 1916 primary election with signers W G Gilbert C K Wyman A G Williams John Coppin and W Conger.
Beaverhead County voters head to the August 29 1916 primary to choose a county superintendent of schools. Miss Elizabeth Sutherland is a candidate seeking the post in this local election notice.
Republican voters at the primary support C. P. Thomas with emphasis on party loyalty and nomination prospects.
Jay Baker announces candidacy for renomination for Beaverhead county clerk and recorder subject to Republican voters at the August primary.
A State Senator from Beaverhead County remains subject to the will of the electors at the August 29, 1916 primary election. C. W. Robison is named in the notice awaiting voters.
The candidate announces intent to seek the Republican nomination for county auditor at the August 29, 1916 primary, subject to the action of Beaverhead County Republican electors.
State senator subject to voter action at the Beaverhead county primary on August 29 1916 involving candidate George R Featherly.
L C Ford Sr of Lima declares as Republican candidate for renomination for coroner at the primary on August 29 1916 in Coroner county Montana.
On the Republican ticket for Beaverhead County surveyor 1916, subject to the action of the electors. Burt Adams Towrr.
A candidate announces entry for Beaverhead County assessor on the Republican ticket in the upcoming primary election. John A. Nyhart states his intent to run and outlines his qualifications for the assessor’s duties.
For Clerk and Recorder of Beaverhead County subject to voters in the primary on August 29 1916 Madison Dyer seeks the office.
For Sheriff I hereby announce my candidacy on the Republican ticket for re election to the office of sheriff of Beaverhead County, subject to the will of the electors at the primary election August 29, 1916. If elected I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office to the best of my ability. D. V. ERWIN.
John Ewing named as assessor for Beaverhead County in 1916, finalizing county tax assessment leadership.
North Central Montana shows oil and gas prospecting boom as Milestone area plans a new creamery and Big Sandy begins construction on a large elevator with a flouring mill set to start by October 1.
The article notes a decisive push to finish the Great Falle to Missoula segment of the C. M. and St. Paul Railway by the coming spring, with officials prioritizing rapid construction and opening date targets.
A 1916 party slate lists B W Emerick as Democratic Assessor candidate for Beaverhead County and Grant Haines as Sheriff nominee. Fred Rife announces Democratic nomination for Clerk of the District Court with a primary date referenced as August 29 1916.
R W Boone announces candidacy for county surveyor on the Democratic ticket for Beaverhead County in the August 29 1916 primary. W E Chapman also seeks the Democratic nomination for county surveyor subject to voters will at the same primary.
Proceedings record the action of voters at the August 29 1916 primary election with signature JACK BARRETT.
Beaverhead county electors face a primary selection for county treasurer with Anthony H. French as the subject of the action. The notice flags the official election process and confirms the candidate’s status for the upcoming ballot.
Beaverhead county electors are informed that Miss Mayme French seeks renomination to the office of county superintendent of schools on the democratic ticket subject to voters at the August primary.
A candidate announces intent to seek the office of auditor on the Democratic ticket subject to the action of Beaverhead county electors. The declaration signals entry into the local electoral contest and alignment with party processes.
George Wolfe announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Beaverhead county treasurer at the upcoming primary on August 29, 1916. He presents himself as a candidate seeking office and public trust in county financial affairs.
A formal declaration announces Frank P Bulger as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Beaverhead County clerk and recorder at the August primary. He seeks support from voters in the upcoming election.
J. E. Shaw of Wisdom Montana declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county commissioner at the upcoming primary election in Beaverhead County. He urges voters to consider his bid.
The committee on student help at the Normal college invites students needing hourly work or a student to work for board to contact members Nina M. Nash Stella Henderson Mrs L R Free or Elizabeth Hinshaw. Also use The Examiner Want Column to buy sell or locate lost items.
Helena-All lines offer usual reduced fares for the state fair. Bozeman-Galatia Valley By operates a gas motor car to Three Forks. Green Falls reports building contracts this year exceed one million dollars. Lewistown-Denver capitalists buy outright property. Hanover Gypsum Co., seven miles west of here.
A Dillon reader reports optimism for Beaverhead-Alberta oil fields. Grant E Finch of Montana State Normal College endorses the project location south of Dillon, noting the valley geology and oil shale exposure suggest large oil potential beneath the surface. He urges local support and prudent management to fund drilling and research toward discovery.
Twenty years ago a Republican primary was set for next Saturday evening. Wm Owsley traveled from Twin Bridges on legal business. Miss Bella Rife has returned home after teaching at Birch Creek. An invitation arrived for the cornerstone laying of Bozeman College on September 1. Jas D Fox, a Big Hole merchant and rancher, reported a good day in town. Judge Showers visited from Virginia City to inspect insane persons. court stenographer Monaghan accompanied. D E P Dungan and B N Stevenson began a bicycle trip to Bald Mountain and Elkhorn country to fish for a week. Joseph Smith came down from Polaris. Six carloads of second class mail from Polaris have shipped to Butte. smelter returns look better. Thirty-six men work at Old Faithful Mining Co. at Bald Mountain. new buildings rise. a milling plant ordered to improve gold yield. Wm Oliver, Phil McGough and L B Maxwell attend the A O U W grand lodge meeting in Helena as Dillon Lodge No. 7 delegates.
A political paid advertisement argues that all Montana county superintendents are women and cites state trends with women in Montana Washington Colorado Wyoming and Idaho. The author, a former teacher and principal, seeks votes to improve Montana schools.
The state land office will offer 100000 acres for sale at public auction over the next three months. Lands in 11 counties will be sold to the highest bidder meeting or exceeding appraised value. Applications close five weeks before sale. four weeks notice required in ads. Sales occur at county seats from Fallon to Madison on specified dates.
Frank Hazelbaker of Dillon reports the Big Hole hay crop is the best in at least 19 years with farmers stacking a wonderful cattle forage. He notes the region is premier hay country and cites plans for a mid September commemoration of the Battle of the Big Hole featuring broncho busting wild west exhibitions and a reenactment by cowboys Indians and soldiers in Wisdom.
Montana and Utah show unusual growth with rising settler influx and investments. The region reports fewer extreme laws compared with western and eastern states, signaling a gradual balance in governance and development.
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