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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
6
A condensed seven day news roundup notes Helena high school boys defeating State University second eleven 5 to 0 in football. The report covers various Montana events including police bail, memorial services, and local incidents with numerous named places and people.
Ten head of beef cattle were stolen from the Short Line yards near Dillon and later recovered in thick willows near the frewery. Buyer Ostemeyer of the Butte Butchering company planned a midnight shipment, but cars did not arrive and the plan failed. The cattle, bought from Poinchester and Orford, were apparently to be sold privately, with the thief hoping to avoid suspicion.
A US Geological Survey party led by Adlred T.E. Brooks visited Mount McKinley, the highest North American peak, recording a first ascent to the upper slopes by white explorers. The team estimated altitude and moisture from a distance, noting the peak forms a sheer cliff over 600 feet above sea level and lies near the western margin of the Alaska Range.
Rural college bound sales and leases listed under the State Land Office with amounts including 1300 dollars for agricultural college income funds leases, 3002.05 for state reform school leases, 1550 for deaf and blind asylum sales, 2519.47 for leases, 686.65 for timber sales, and 100 for soldiers' home aid food leases.
The office reports November receipts of 45487.65, second only to September’s 6070.25. A grand Eastbound trip via Salt Lake City and the Rio Grande Lines highlights travel along Utah Lake shores and Rocky Mountain valleys, promoted as unmatched for scenery and interest. Contact G W Figreraldi, Gen Agt, Butte Montana, for details.
District Court of the Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Montana issues an alias summons to defendant Mary Haines to answer a complaint filed by Richard H. Haines seeking a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony. The defendant must appear and answer within twenty days after service or a default judgment will be entered. The matter appears in December proceedings with the clerk and attorney listed.
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