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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
2
Dr Knowles issues a circular to state meat and milk inspectors citing Attorney General Donovan that farmers who slaughter and sell fresh meat may be subject to the $15 annual license fee. The opinion covers farm slaughter and sale and states license applies to all selling or dealing in fresh meats.
George W. Hiles, treated in Lima for attempted self harm, was examined by a lunacy board led by Chairman Oliver and Doctors Poindexter and Bond. Declared alcoholic insane, he was committed to the Warm Springs asylum for care with hopes of eventual recovery. An old soldier, Hiles had recently sought a pension and had wandered Dillon prior to the Lima incident.
John Ganier a Montana trapper dies suddenly in his cabin near Wisdom in the Big Hole country. Coroner Egan to investigate whether an inquest is needed before funeral plans. Ganier 53, formerly worked for Frank Boucher, survived by brother Fred Ganier of Butte. Remains held by Montana Undertaking Co. unless coroner orders inquest.
Shaben Ferris an Assyrian registered illegally in Dillon faced a perjury hearing before U S Commissioner W J Naughton. The judge dismissed the case for lack of sufficient evidence about Ferris age when he applied for citizenship two years earlier. John Paul claimed Ferris was under eighteen, but witnesses failed to confirm his age, and the feud between Paul and Ferris has spanned multiple courts.
County Treasurer B N Stevenson presented the annual report showing starting funds of 111 725 51 on December 1 1902. Tax receipts for the year totaled 105 43 12 with 1 667 96 collected on delinquency and 338 39 in interest penalties and publication. Revenue sources include licenses 15 000 18 county officers fees 3 355 35 inheritance tax 500 00 fines 356 25 teachers pay 22 00 rent school house 46 50 special road 934 40 forfeited bond 500 00 rent school lands 4 061 20 rent poor farm 1 000 00 delinquent tax this year 2 222 25 with 950 96 on personal property. The Montana sheep commissioners meeting in Helena drew about half the counties represented.
Rio Grande Railroad promotes its World Scenic Route highlighting the Grande Canyon’s beauty in winter and summer. General Agent G W Fitzgerald of Butte Montana offers rates and folders, citing Cy Warman’s praise and inviting readers to request tickets.
A partial list shows city officers including mayor, city attorney, treasurer, police magistrate, and constables. It names aldermen for the first and second wards and notes officers such as the chief of police and the steno without full titles.
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