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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1926
Page
1
Edith Miller Astor arrested in Denver with a self styled heiress label and two summers spent in the area. The article notes a welcoming event for Secretary Jardine and references a wealth theme tied to local figures.
Beaver, Decisios MY TIG Helena, Dev. 9. Damaged OCR fragment lists a name and date with unclear context. This summary preserves the readable items as a brief local item.
The Montana Supreme Court, in an opinion by Justice Stark, reversed a Beaverhead County district court decision over 1000 shares of American Tin Dredging stock and a $1000 debt. The ruling allows parol evidence on negotiations before a written instrument and orders a new trial.
Local woolgrowers plan a meeting and a national convention in Butte with Secretary of Agriculture William M. Jardine expected to attend. The gathering will address grazing fee increases and their impact on Montana’s wool industry, with data prepared by J. E. Morse of Dillon and remarks by national figures.
The Examiner notes this issue is not a special edition despite festive attire. Strong Yuletide spirit and advertiser demand led to a sixteen page issue this week. The paper extends wishes for a happier New Year to friends, patrons, and readers citywide.
The school will offer a third annual short course for farmers from January 17 to February 25. Aimed at young men and ranchers unable to attend regular sessions, it covers practical agricultural subjects and auto mechanics. D P Thurber will supervise under the Agricultural Department. Continued on Page 8.
Mrs A G Williams died after several weeks illness. Funeral services were held at the family home on Rife street with Mountain View cemetery interment. Born January 3, 1872 in Elmira Ontario, she moved to Dillon in 1908 and married A G Williams the same year. Survived by husband, mother, brother, two nieces and two nephews, she was a Mizpah chapter Eastern Star member and Presbyterian church regular, beloved for hospitality and community service.
All Dillon schools will close for Christmas and New Year holidays this week. Montana State Normal College and Beaverhead County High School prepare early quarters ending. Students will return home across the state and register for winter quarter on January 3. advance registration is encouraged.
Denver District Attorney lists Edith Miller Astor as central figure in a free-for-all brawl. Authorities allege she used multiple marriages and promises of a fortune to obtain money from seven or eight victims. Miller, known in Dillon as Mrs Charles E Miller, denies the charges and claims annullment actions.
Lonnie E. Linson died in a Spokane hospital following a brief illness cerebral meningitis. He became ill Wednesday and died Thursday after being brought to St Luke’s hospital in an unconscious state. Funeral services were held Sunday at Mountain View Cemetery under Beaverhead post American Legion with Rev H Parlour officiating. Linson was an active member of the American Legion during his residence here.
Twenty four students received diplomas at Montana State Normal College during commencements led by Frank Eiel of the state board of education. President Davis presented candidates as Hey. H. Partour of St. Jamies Episcopal church delivered the invocation and benediction. A musical program featured two selections, Around the Gypsy Fire and The Bird of the.
Officers elected were D. Hirgenmar worshipful master J. W. Reds senior warden C. Fuller junior warden H. L. Mc Caleb treasurer W. T. Scully secretary Fred R. Chapman senior deacon H. H. Bates junior deacon Dale R. Tash senior steward Perry R. Bower ryler. They were installed by Post Master J. E. Monroe and Marshall Thomas Scott.
Two Dillon World War veterans were granted citizenship after an examination at the courthouse by district director Dell M. Sullivan before Judge Lyman H. Bennett. Also noted are estate assets from Harriet Crowe valued at 27 540, a foreclosure hearing date for First State Bank of Phillipsburg, and schedules for other civil cases plus Judge Henry G. Rodgers returning from Helena.
Charles Henry director of the training school was elected chair man of the Dillon division of the Montana Education Association at a meeting held last Wednesday at the training school. Mrs. C. P. Willis was chosen chairman and Louis Bechlierig named secretary. Henry and R. E. Albright were named delegates to the Helena assembly with A. T. Peterson and Jessie Merchant as alternates. Genevieve Albertson will attend as ex officio vice president of the state association.
Dr Davis, president of Norinnal College, related a monthlong eastern tour at the Dillon Rotary weekly meeting. He gave each member a sample and outlined a series of talks to be shared by members about their local ret ail front businesses with demonstrations.
Shoppers face eight days to buy gifts as Dillon stores bustle for the holiday season. Evergreen trees line streets and intersections, decorated by local businessmen to beautify the town. Fire alarms notifies neighbors of a boiler issue causing smoke from a roof pipe. no injuries reported as residents observe the festive rush.
In Dillon last night the Beavers overwhelmed Sheridan High 50 to 4 to begin the year. Sam Patterson boosted the ice crop headlines while Dillon’s basketball team dominated early, with Wright and Willam leading fast runs and Gunderson contributing in the first period. The Beavers controlled the floor, stifling Sheridan’s offense and showcasing depth with a lopsided curtain-raiser for the 1927 season.
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