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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1896
Page
5
Local column outlines advertising charges cents per line for first insertion and cents for each additional line. Various town items note arrivals, deaths, marriages, court openings, rail timetables, business updates, and public notices. Arthur ads and store displays recur as prominent features with names such as Bob Scearce and Dillon News Co. The piece also lists officials, new residents, and upcoming events in Beaverhead County.
The board of commissioners stayed in session through Friday evening, auditing warrants and approving transfers from the general county fund to the contingent and general school funds. They appointed Vi ll. Starvey as justice of the peace at Glendale and Geo. Vance as constable there, accepted a county bridge, and reviewed reports from local officials. A habeas corpus discharge freed William Davis, a prisoner with prior calf theft and sentence, after questions arose over his prior conviction and sentencing. Dooney wins custody of his two children after a long search and mixed family history. a noted performer Jen to appear at the opera on the 26th, drawing local interest.
Twenty six members attended Monday evening drills with high interest as new uniforms arrive. Eight of eleven qualified shooters earned six gold buttons highlighting strong marksman results. A social dance is planned for January first with invitations issued and tickets set at two dollars. Clyde Andersen was sworn in as a member during the latest officer elections. Some drills have strained recruits with paraffin plasters and suspenders providing equipment challenges.
A damaged item listing notes an article described as men s Congress or Buckle Working Shoes priced at 40 dollars per pair. The text appears garbled with misread numbers and typos but indicates a shoe sale or stock lot.
A fragmented OCR reading hints at a local sports clash or event with unclear names and actions. Despite garbled text, the item suggests a competitive battering or battle between teams or individuals, with possible place or event tags missing.
The Dillon Fernitere Co offers substantial goods at strong value claims and invites investigation to prove the savings compared with other houses in Beaverhead County.
The Examiner announces a new volume and urges subscribers in arrears to settle or remit all or part of their delinquent subscriptions. Readers are urged not to wait for a donation and to mail payments promptly to avoid further action.
An old advertisement notes low prices for a holiday line at the Dillon Furniture Co. with playful prices for wool oats potatoes and labor, suggesting affordable furnishing options during the season.
The Montana State Board of Pardons ordered a hearing for the diminution of sentence by pardon in the case of Michael Kelley a convict at the State Prison. The Governor notified the board of permission to reduce his sentence from Beaverhead County with a ten year term. hearings announced for the forenoon at the Capitol with notice to interested parties. Publication to follow in The Dillon Examiner weekly for two weeks.
Estate of Frank Johnson deceased administrators notify creditors and claimants to present vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be shown to Josefaus Rien administrator at Dillon Montana Beaverhead County. Dated December 7, 1896. First publication December 9, 1896.
A brief ad urges readers to subscribe to the Exatiree and the N.Y. Worzp, signaling a push for reader engagement and circulation growth.
Notice proclaims a new city dump one half mile from town on the right of the Argenta road near the Deaverhead river. Dumping on the old dump is prohibited under law. The police chief will provide location details. Also an ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds and Electric Bitters with claims of health benefits.
Vie Coston offers direct routes to California with two cities for San Francisco and one for Los Angeles round trips. Tickets valid up to six months and sold daily through the maze of agents and system offices.
An 19th century styled ad proclaims Backlen's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 25 cents per box and lists FOR SALE BY R. T. Scearce.
In the District Court of Montana Beaverhead County the estate of Joseph Waldherr, deceased, is addressed. Mathias Waldherr, the administrator, has filed a final account and petition for distribution. A hearing is set for December 14, 1266, at 10:00 a.m. at the Dillon courthouse. Objections must be filed by that time.
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