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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1909

Page

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Christmas Services At Dillon Churches Highlight Programs

Dillon churches announce elaborate Christmas programs for all ages. Methodist Church plans a Friday evening service with carols and readings by the choir and congregational participation under Miss Ella K. Jones and Miss Louise Dodds. Sunday School events feature a Christmas tree and a children’s program. A moving picture presentation depicting Indian battles and Crow fair life will be shown with a lecturer, priced at 10 and 20 cents.

Dillon Shepherda’’. Parks Shepherd Shelly Parker Wikidal Shelly—Chorug Misa Ella K. Jones Louise Dodds Methodist Episcopal Sunday School

Christmas Day services at St. James Church with organ and choir

Christmas day services at St James church begin at 10 a m with a full program of processional hymns anthems and sacred music by Roper Robinson Mendelssohn Biggs Alter Brackett Gower Garrett and others. A Christmas Eve service for the Sunday school at 7 30 pm features the children's choir and a Christmas fee.

St. James Church C. F. Roper Venui J. Robinson Mendelesohn Biggs Brackett Kyrie—Gower Garrett

Christmas Music Service At Baptist Church

A special Christmas music program will be presented Sunday evening at the Baptist church instead of the morning service. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Baptist Church

Christmas Services At Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian church will hold a special Christmas service both morning and evening. A Christmas tree and children's exercises are planned for Friday evening at 7 30.

Presbyterian Church

Gen Custer’s Last Stand at Scenic and Star theatres

Tomorrow night change night at Scenic Theatre with a strong bill by Hay starring Ropers and Rogers. The Dutch comedians perform singing and dancing while the Star Theatre opens for two nights showcasing a motion picture reproduction of Gen George Custer’s last stand with the Indians. Attendance noted at 5000.

Hay Ropers Rogers Star Theatre Gen. George 4 Caster

Test Your Rifle Safety and Obstruction Checks

A local advocate promotes rifle safety with a washable test sequence. Check the barrel for obstructions with a cleaning rod, verify the safety works, and test the trigger and firing pin with the butt on the floor. Ensure breech pressure is kept in safe lock and gas cannot backfire.

Hill system backing project fuels railroad speculation

The Lemhi Herald claims a new rail corridor in Lemhi county will be built by a joint effort of the Great Northern Northern Pacific and Burlington lines. It would serve as a coastbound freight and passenger route with heavy through traffic and double tracking planned, possibly ready within two years.

Earth Lemhi Lemhi County Great Northern Northern Pacific Burlington James J. Hill Jlongrhaul

Poindexter Arrives in Dillon for Christmas Visit

Walter Poindexter a student at Rose Polytechnic Institute Terre Haute Ind arrived in Dillon yesterday afternoon to spend his Christmas vacation with family and friends.

Walter Poindexter Rose Polytechnic Institute Terre Haute Ind Dillon

Regulation of Saloon Ordinances Headed for City Council

Dillon Montana faces a special session as the judiciary committee recommends passage of three saloon ordinances with changes to location limits hours and licensing. Key rules include a closing time at midnight on all days and Sundays, two hundred fifty feet from churches and five hundred feet from schools, and license fees rising to 528.

Judiciary Committee Dillon Aldreman Monroe Chaaiman Knapp Rouods Phillipa Alderman Knapp California

Barrister Price Wins His Case In Justice Court

A morning trial in justice court featured Carl Price defending T B Mosely a miner from Butte accused of forgery. The case involved Robert Stewart a blind reader from Selway ranch who sought medical aid and authorized Mosely to draw eight dollars and twenty five dollars plus six dollars. Mosely also drew six dollars on Burrows. Mosely was found drugged at Cox lodging house after friends investigated his disappearance and Dr Ackley treated him. Stewart’s authorization of Mosely as agent meant Mosely could not be convicted of forgery.

Waa Justice Court T. B. Mosely Butte Waa Carl Price Robert Stewart K. O. Selway Cox Lodging House T. B. Mosley Mosley L. A. Burrows & Co Mr. Selway L. A. Burrowes Ackley Monley Wun Stewart

Dillon Horse Sale Promised as Western Montana's Largest

Promoters led by C A Smith expect Dillon's February sale to surpass all prior events with around 2000 head of horses cattle and high grade livestock listed and hundreds of buyers anticipated The county stock growers sponsor the sale and report strong interest for spring trading with widespread advertising and plans for extensive farming improvements in Montana and Idaho.

Dillon C. A. Smith Montana Smith Idaho Johnson & Boone Etock

Fred L. Stone Reported Dying Chief of Police Expires Threatened

Fred L. Stone former city chief of police is reported dying after pneumonia developed from inflammatory rheumatics. Sheriff Gosman received word that there was no hope of recovery within hours. Stone, a deputy sheriff at Armetead, grew ill ten days ago and sought treatment at Pipestone Springs. His sister Maud Stone, and his son Archie and brother were notified and began travel to Pipestone. Stone was a well known county figure with many friends who mourn his illness.

Fred L. Stone Gosman Mr. Stone Armetead Pipestone Springs Misa Maud Stone Pipestone Archie Moise Alder

Horse School in Bozeman to Open December 27

Readied at Bozeman for a Horse School from December 27 to December dist. The best Gallatin county horses are secured for judging and a post mortem horse is arranged. Attendees should buy a single Bozeman ticket and keep a receipt. The receipt signed by the State Teachers' Association secretary grants a return ticket at one third fare.

Bozeman Gallatin County State Teachers’ Association Meetain

Livestock Sale Draws Crowds and Community Support

A Willow sale is described as a big event for livestock owners and buyers. The report urges everyone to follow the crowd and boost participation for the sale.

Mr. Smith Willow

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