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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
7
The Dillon Examiner indicates its issue details with historical dates and-class matter, listing the paper’s registration and mailing information. It specifies where editorial and business correspondence should be addressed to THE DILLON EXAMINER.
John D. Wilson of Butte Montana resigns as a director of the Divide and Wisdom Stage Company on December 14 1918. He states he is no longer a director of the corporation whose principal office is in Wisdom Beaverhead County Montana.
Local ad urges readers to choose Bond Grocery Co for a satisfying chicken dinner. The notice highlights their poultry and grocery selections as a reliable source for family meals.
The notice warns ladies about an outside firm selling ready to wear garments in Dillon. It stresses that local merchants offer larger, better stocks at competitive prices and provide service if payment issues arise, urging customers to patronize hometown stores rather than the temporary seller.
Beaverhead county faces a first ever prohibition as the new year begins with 15 local bars and many in surrounding areas. Private stocks fill homes while soft drink parlors and pool halls may become social hubs for idle hours. The delinquent tax list is published and local officials report activity from January 3. Visitors include James Edie and Judge G W Stapleton while Frank Elie and H J Thompson travel for business in nearby towns.
One new Parrett traction engine, 12 foot pounds on the draw bar, 25 hp on the belt. Pulls three 14 inch plows. Sell at a bargain, must sell before January 1 1919 as I move to California. For particulars see W T Scully Dillon Mont. 19 2
Twenty years ago the Dillon social club announced a grand ball at the Dillon opera house next Friday night December 23. Dancing runs 9 to 3 with supper intermission and each member invites one guest on a ticket from committee members. The report of First National Bank shows deposits near 800 000 and footings over 923 000 with potential to reach a million. The Methodist church plans Christmas festivities Saturday evening with a ferris wheel and a kids gift drop at church Saturday afternoon. Judge Parker and court stenographer Monaghan traveled from Boulder for a district court term starting tomorrow to hear the Padley Pyle election contest. The State Normal will close tomorrow for a short holiday break.
A multi item public record including Major W Smith resigning as director of Ruby Water Company effective immediately. It also records the State Board of Pardons meeting December 9 1918 on Louis Cundiff commutation with hearings set for December 30 1918. Additional land notice entries list homestead filings in Dillon and Dell Montana with claimants and witnesses named and dates set for January 1919.
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