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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1894
Page
3
A Dillon local page notes subscription remittance appeals and daily briefs. It lists residents and visitors Abe Cohen from Butte, HT Hamilton from Horse Prairie, W M Oliver on Lewistown trip, and others. Polaris mine activity, district court outlook, and a Christmas trade advertising reminder are mentioned along with social events and agricultural advice.
The people of Dillon press for a normal school to benefit the state arguing its establishment serves state interests. They anticipate opening in September 1895 and offering temporary quarters at no cost while the state provides buildings. The plan will be presented to the state board at its next meeting.
Described as a descriptive fantasia for piano by Miss M M Henneberry of this county. The work, titled Montana s Early Days, is printed with a Montana scenery drawing by Miss E St Henneberry, students of St Marys academy in Dillon.
The city council held its regular monthly meeting with most members present except Mr Best. The finance committee was asked to review the November treasurer’s balance of 642 WW. The street lights committee ordered thirteen gas stations lamps to be installed soon and the street commissioner was set a 15 monthly allowance for maintenance. Bills approved include Hegarty 75, Dillon Examiner 6, Clark 1, Phillips 6, drayage 4.4, Tribune 2, Norris 0.62, Anderson rebate 5. The couple Lortn T Jones and Miss Kessie Coffin married at the bride’s home with Walter Hayes officiating. Freda Jones served as bridesmaid. Caleb Davis as best man. They will reside at Morse cottages on Washington Street and be at home after December 16.
County Treasurer Shannon presents the year’s tax totals for all funds in a county commissioners report. Final proof of Marian H. Seybold homestead entry near Dell noted pending. estates of W. Frank Bund Adam Fisk listed with administrator reports set for hearing on December 15 and 17 respectively. Clerk issues two marriage licenses to Lorin T. Jones and Aevta Dillon.
The Crab Tree residents win approval to open a county road near Crab Tree station. Officials are ordered to build a bridge over Divide creek on the Big Hole road to Divide. Repairs on Melrose and Dewey’s bridges are authorized. A Rock creek bridge by Jos A Browne is accepted as a county bridge. District court proceedings include citizenship for Marcus Rand and various civil and probate actions.
Jerry Highsmith and Edward Green were arrested last Thursday on charges of burglarizing a coal car belonging to Union Pacific. Green had a preliminary examination before Justice McGough and was bound over to the district court. Highsmith is held on 500 bail pending his preliminary examination by the committing magistrate.
A prominent Missoula amateur troupe announces a series of performances in major Montana cities to raise funds for the State University feud. The shows include The Merchant of Venice Corsican Brothers and Narcisse led by famed actor and Shakespearean scholar Herr Handmen. The company may visit Dillon with local support.
A fragment states that newspaper subscriptions test men's honesty. It argues dishonest men may attempt to cheat or claim a receipt, and notes questions about whether money was sent. The text is unclear about details or outcomes.
Preliminary steps outline a Dillon social club with dances card parties and music using Masonic Temple rooms if rentable. A new timetable on the Utah and Northern railroad shifts the northbound train to 6 05 am while the southbound arrival remains unchanged. Hundreds of new novels arrive including Callou Arthur.
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