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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1905
Page
8
Local notes report many visitors including O M Best in Butte, W C Bryant in Dillon on business, Dr H H Swain departing for Helena, and J M McCarty visiting for deals at Dillon. Social events include euchre at W M Knapp home and a large Firemen’s dance raising funds for a chemical engine.
District Court records show 16 divorce suits with 13 granted and 3 pending, and 50 marriage licenses issued, about two thirds to Dillon residents. Weddings occurred mainly in Dillon across Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Scandinavian, and Mormon denominations. Sixteen criminal informations were filed, nine pending, seven for grand larceny and others for embezzlement, burglary, and forgery, plus four convictions. Eighty civil suits commenced amid ensuing proceedings.
The record notes numerous defaults and judgments in district court. First National Bank of Dillon v Dowling, Waldorf v Hood, Eliel Bros v Sharpe, Farley Grocery Co v Ball, and Farley Grocery Co v C George show default entries and funded judgments including costs. A divorce default Landeau v Landeau and a foreclosure decree against Hood. The jury list, citizenship grants to Antone Christensen and Emil Groshen, and a probate calendar session are also recorded.
Despite a cold wave, the Arachnoids held a pleasant party Friday at Mrs. Mary Lyons’s Railroad avenue home. Flinch was enjoyed late with refreshments served by the hostess. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Forrester and others listed.
Notice that the regular quarterly examination of teachers will be held in the office of the county superintendent of schools in Dillon Montana on Friday and Saturday February 24th and 25th 1905. Applicants are requested to bring writing paraphernalia ESTELLA MAE RICH County Superintendent of Schools.
The docket shows debt 42, damages 8, water right 5, quiet title 4, condemnation 2, foreclosure 2, right of way 1, replevin 1 and contract 1. Letters of administration were issued in 14 estates during the year.
The Cross Country Club was formed last month to take long walks in winter air. A group of young ladies including Misses Rich Rife Bishop Tattersall Leland Lalau and Jeffrey gather once a week for a long country stroll described as highly enjoyable.
The W C T U held a profitable Tuesday gathering at Mrs George Mudd’s home with a Frances Willard anniversary program. Mrs Kirkpatrick spoke of Miss Willard and offered encouragement for the temperance group. March meeting planned at Mrs A S Rife’s house. Governor B F White and family head south for health work, with Dr M A Walker joining to Ogden. Miss White seeks relief from nervous prostration through lower altitude.
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