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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1914
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner published on Wednesdays announces regular mailing to subscribers until orders to discontinue arrive and arrears are paid. Subscription price is $2 per year in advance with entry under the 1902 Dillon Montana registration.
TO ADVERTISERS the Dillon Examiner guarantees the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Our subscription records and mailing lists are always open to advertiser inspection.
Beaverhead county projects strong mining prospects as Elkhorn Bannack Helen and Horse Prairie show active development. Helena calls for a citizens meeting to revive mining near the capital, while Last Chance gulch’s placer history prompts a push to develop Lewis and Clark county’s mineral resources for jobs and local wealth.
The Lever 7 bill recently enacted enables demonstration work in farming and domestic science under agricultural colleges. It creates demand for instructors for the next decade, offering teachers a chance to study in institutions and later lead programs. Women with teaching experience in domestic science gain strong opportunities over younger graduates.
The Senate has approved a bill to finance and build a government railroad in Alaska. The measure faces likely passage in the House, with the president prepared to sign. Proponents frame government ownership as a necessity amid Alaska’s unique conditions and limited private competition.
W J Bryan credits Secretary Lane for formulating the plan and for the legislative victory, stating that government ownership in Alaska may guide but not set a national precedent for such ownership. He cautions it cannot be used as a broad model for the entire country.
Andy Dick a ranch hand and trapper was arraigned on assault in the third degree. The complainant Mrs Etta Thompson testified he struck her while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 50 days in county jail or fines in lieu, suspended on leaving the city and not returning until sentence ends. He may visit Dillon with 10 or more coyote hides.
J H Rupert of Anaconda, agent for Overland, arranged the agency with Boga Emerick who has driven an Overland for a year. Rupert and Kimerick returned to Anaconda after securing a car, then came back to Dillon. The Anaconda trip took three hours and 85 minutes. In Melrose they met Dr Frank Bimrose who rode as far as Bond. Emerick will keep the car as a demonstrator.
In the District Court of Beaverhead County Montana the estate of Fielding L Graves deceased is administered by F L Graves Jr as creditor claims must be filed within ten months after first publication. Claims to be shown with vouchers at Norris Hurd Smith law offices Dillon Montana the place for estate business in Beaverhead County dated February 18 1914
A large fur consignment prepared for Chicago left the local depot after a spectacle on Main street. Frank G. Bassett sent 500 coyotes 1000 muskrats 80 weasels 25 skunks 18 badgers 26 martins 28 minks and two fox hides valued around 2000 dollars. Mrs Bassett joined by Mrs L E Bonardwine later retrieved additional furs.
The Pastime theater presents top films this week with Conscience and the Temptress on Thursday starring Lillian Hayward Malcolm Douglas and Adele Lane. On Saturday the three reel The Necklace of Ramses travels from Egypt to modern cities New York Paris Rome and Venice. Saturday afternoon offers educational shorts for children and Forsgren Thomas offers a free ticket with $1 store purchase for kids under twelve.
Several high school boys tried to serenade girls at the Normal college dormitory when Tom Davies the Normal cop interrupted their music as a disturbance of the peace. They were placed under arrest and escorted to the cage by police. The trial was set for Wednesday but postponed to Monday night to await police magistrate decision.
Olmstead Stevens on Company sues Molgard Brothers for 48.05 for goods sold and delivered. Defendants must answer within twenty days or face default judgment. Justice A A Kenison presiding at Norris Hurd Smith attorneys for plaintiff dated February 18 1914.
A fragmented fragment references youths and their reputations amid a celebratory serenade. The garbled text suggests a social gathering or protest context with overturned or renewed energy. Specific names or dates are not present.
Earl Holder of Melrose was accidentally shot last Tuesday when his pipe fell behind a 92 caliber rifle. The bullet entered the left shoulder causing a painful but not dangerous wound. He was staying with his sister Mrs Faye Gransberry who dressed the wound and called medical help. He remains in no immediate danger though several weeks pass before full use of his left arm.
L R Foote of Willigig received a letter from Rev A F Culver former pastor of the Baptist church here stating he has resigned his position in Marshalltown Iowa where he had recently become pastor. Work required by the duties proved too hard for both him and his wife. He will preach until early summer then be relieved of other duties. He plans to travel west again and may relocate in this state if a favorable opportunity arises.
Findlay Watson of Watson & Barry, proprietors of the John T. Orr garage, left Dillon Friday evening for Butte and returned Saturday noon with a six cylinder 65 horsepower Chalmers automobile. Watson and George Ditty have taken the local agency for the car.
A condensed review notes Conscience and the Temptress with Mal Colum Douglas production featuring Adele Lane and Miss Johnson. Cleek the private detective unravels the diamond theft mystery after a disguise and a death. Friday presents Local Color where Ned Finley encounters a North Carolina feud and a village romance amid mountain hospitality and family tensions.
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