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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
11
A collage of local items, store notices, arrivals and events in Dillon. Fresh Nut measures at Olmsted Logan's, barbered by local trades and a bean jar contest at Jasper's. Social visits include Mrs. McMenamy and Lynn Comfort. Pending land and legal notices appear, plus a U.S. land office activity and community theater plans.
A display in Albert Stamm's window features Miss Elinor Meehan's hand painted china and water color works. Notable pieces include a tall vase showing jewel floral and figure styles, a Keho reproduction by Bisson, and a Gainsborough hat bust in two media. A game set platter with wild animals and birds draws attention alongside landscapes and figure scenes.
Friday evening the M E church ladies held a chicken pie supper in the church lecture room. From 5 pm onward the tables were filled with townspeople enjoying well cooked food. The event was financially successful, bringing in nearly 200 dollars for the organizers.
Parley Shauver, a longtime Dillon resident of 20 years, departed Monday evening after receiving telegrams that his mother died Sunday in Boise at the age of 80. Citizens know him well and offer sympathy for his loss.
All persons indebted to the Dart Hardware Co. must settle by the first of January by cash or note with interest. G. W. Dart Hardware Co.
Special correspondence from Farlin reports two inches of snow in the canyon and colder weather. Lizzie Giles returns from Butte. James McNeal attends funeral of nephew Godfrey McNeal who died in an accidental shooting. Farlin Whist Club gathers at Heberlein home with new member J W Dunn learning the game. Charles Perry builds a blacksmith shop near the smelter. A. C. Hammond promotes the Gladstone claim near Indian Queen. A G Black delivers mail on Apex line. Mrs. G A Heberlein recovers from illness. Nyhart Bros. unveil a new delivery wagon. Deer hunting yields three yearling bucks for Harry Keath. Jess Knight sells interest in saloon to Oscar Anderson and relocates to Nevada. Thomas L. Stephens to arrive with “little yellow back” on the 18th. Town named Barlin pleases residents.
Willfred Vermillion arrived from San Francisco Saturday evening to spend the holidays with his Dillon family. He holds a responsible position with the Union Drug Company and is a recent pharmacy school graduate. The pleasant change in climate is reflected in his health and appearance.
For the holidays the Oregon Short Line offers one fare for round trips. Tickets go on sale December 24 25 and 31 and January 1 1904 good returning through January 4 1904. S S Carruthers agent.
County Commissioners O B Varney and D Marsh of Sheridan will travel to Dillon around the 20th to board a south bound train for paid duties. The trip includes driving along the Centennial valley route after inspecting roads and bridges in the area.
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