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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
7
A gathering of seventeen state game wardens at Corwin Springs discussed tightening deer limits to two bucks per person and reducing overall take. They proposed shifting waterfowl seasons to October through thirty days, capping fishing trips at 25 pounds, and urged conservation to sustain Montana’s game while preserving hunting opportunity.
President Howard Elliott of the Northern Pacific Railway donates 74 medals for the 1912 Montana State Fair contests. The awards include 81 bronze badges for county boys and state fair girls, plus 4 silver second prizes and 4 bronze third prizes. The medals feature the Northern Pacific trademark and “Presented by Howard Elliott” with winners’ names engraved. Eligibility covers Javery county youths aged 12 to 18 competing in corn, potatoes, sewing, and canning.
H A Davee superintendent of Lewistown schools arrives in Great Falls while en route to Chinook to campaign for the Democratic nomination for state superintendent of schools. He says his name is the only one mentioned for the post and believes a Democratic victory is likely in Montana this year.
Miss Clara Reddington of Dillon visits Miss Irene Clark for a few days after coming from Salmon. Mrs Fred Schuler and Miss Dorothy Couch spent a pleasant week with Lee Ramsay then returned to Dillon. Frank Bechtold of Beaverhead Brewing Co Dillon stopped over from Wednesday's train for a brief visit.
A brief listing of church locations and service hours in Dillon. Details include pastors Rev. K V Ostrander Rev W S Watson Rev Jesse Lacklen Rev D Folger and schedule points: Mass times Holy Communion and prayers, Sunday school times, sermons and meetings across several parish corners and towns including Dillon Lima Melrose Horse Prairie Dell and Willis.
A Dillon cigar dealer Geo Main reports steady business amid climbing trade. Transactions for a car of beer to Salmon were blocked by recent saloon issues there. Toronto visitors Mr. and Mrs. J E Boss left for Leadore with plans to return in about thirty days. rumor links the Joss couple to a Don C. Steed lease dispute at the Leadville mine.
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