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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1925
Page
1
The Salvation Army launches Humanity Week with a goal of $1,544.63 to fund the local corps for the coming year. Capt. F P Stevens will lead the Montana division effort in Beaverhead county with a local advisory committee guiding fundraising and oversight of all receipts and expenditures.
W F Drummey a well known Dillon man and Catholic community member was chosen as honorary pallbearer for Bishop Carroll’s funeral in Helena. Born and raised in the same Iowa township they knew each other in Dubuane where Carroll served his first parish. Father Leschner departed yesterday to attend the service.
George Smith received a 60 day jail term and a $300 fine after pleading guilty to liquor possession in a local establishment. Sam Arndts sought mitigation after a guilty plea for unlawful liquor possession. Court deferred his sentence to December 5 for medical testimony and hearing.
Senator Cameron urges President Coolidge to back a bill allowing western cattle men to lease public lands for grazing for at least ten years. The move aims to give fencing and water development security, uniting cattlemen and sheep men against current yearly leases.
Lester Schulz, a well known Dillon resident, was badly injured Friday morning near his ranch in Sheridan when a team he was driving bolted after a passing automobile. He was dragged about 300 yards, suffered several broken ribs and cuts, and was found at once. Dr. F. M. Poindexter attended him. no internal injuries.
District Court December Term opened yesterday morning with the Smith case in a slate of three criminal matters on the calendar. Proceedings focused on preliminary actions and expected docket attention as the term moves forward.
The district court announces its December term led by Judge Henry G. Rodgers. C A Smith pleads guilty to liquor possession with sentence deferred to February 1 for health reasons. William Gray faces unlawful sale and possession of liquor and Della Joseph faces unlawful possession of drugs. Civil docket shows 14 cases. session slated to end December 19 with multiple debt and damages actions listed across December dates.
Articles of incorporation filed by Dillon men for Dillon Wholesale Meat company with A L Anderson as manager. The firm will operate general butchering and packing, lease the Montana Market plant north of the city, and supply meats to Montana Market and Anderson Market with city deliveries. The venture aims to cut costs by bulk buying and processing, passing savings to customers.
The Gargoyles dramatic club at Normal college will stage Mrs. Bumpstead Leigh a three act comedy by Harry James Smith on Friday evening December 4 at the college auditorium. The play has long been popular on professional and amateur stages and features a double role for the lead actress. Tickets go on sale Tuesday December 1 at the Thomas Book store with reserved seats available.
Postmaster Joe Fuller urges use of Christmas seals to aid health causes and decorate mail. He cautions against placing seals on the address face and reminds readers to address correctly and insure parcels. Hon. F A Hatzelbaker backs the Montana Tuberculosis association fundraiser.
A Normal college study shows 508 students represent 53 of 56 Montana counties. Beaverhead tops with 48 residents, then Silver Bow 42 and Cascade 26, Yellowstone 265, Ravalli 21, Deer Lodge 20, with 10 or more from Blaine to Sheridan. Eastern half 184 students, northern half 167. 41 percent of state population in the eastern half, 37 percent of students from there. future quarters likely to add representation from every county.
Helena reports the Montana Legislature moved motor vehicle licensing to the state prison warden Austin Middleton and charges an extra one dollar for an owner's certificate. Ski Small will supervise the registration at Deer Lodge with 17 new forms. Licenses keep the same rate as last year with the new certificate fee. C. E. Blinn visited Missoula for Thanksgiving with his son Harold.
Martin Innes died at Barrett hospital at 5 40 Saturday evening after a prolonged illness of heart trouble. A Dillon resident for 45 years he came with the railroad town founding and was known by many friends. The funeral at 3 30 this afternoon will be at the Presbyterian church with Dillon Masonic lodge honors and Mountain View cemetery burial. Surviving: wife, a California daughter Mrs Lawrence Fenner, a son Leonard, sisters Mrs G G Wheat and Miss Mary L Innes, and brothers John Arlee Carleton and Evans G of Ennis.
Rumors circulated that Charley Robinette died in Wallace Idaho after a telegram claimed serious pneumonia. Friday word confirmed he was much better and expected to recover, ending the erroneous reports.
Principal A T Peterson and Coach Gunderson of Beaverhead County High School will entertain the football squad this evening in the Beaverhead cafe banquet room. City business leaders have been invited for what promises to be a premier local high school event.
Beaverhead County closes the first half tax books on November 30 with a last minute rush. County Treasurer Bertie Mathews notes more taxpayers paid half now and half in spring, reducing the delinquent list. Delinquent notices prompted many to settle to avoid tax deeds, boosting county coffers.
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