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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1907
Page
4
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY U. S. POINDEXTER editor enters Dillon Montana 1902 second class matter under 1879 act price two dollars per year in advance mailed to subscribers until order discontinuance and arrears paid
The Diflon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Bea verhead county. Subscription records and mailing lists are always open for advertiser inspection.
The railroad commission bill passed the Montana senate and is likely to become law without the governor's signature. Governor Toole opposed the measure, and despite efforts in the senate and house to amend its glaring defects, amendments were rejected by railroad influence and Republican leaders. The public may view the result unfavorably once the bill operates.
The editorial charges Republicans in the Montana legislature blocked a railroad commission bill to protect political allies and Joe Toole, claiming a veto is likely but could fail if overridden. It accuses GOP leaders of packing the board with three Republicans and notes governors’ veto expectations.
The Boston and Cotton Reporter notes wool markets are bare but expect ample supply from domestic production and rising imports. It forecasts a larger 1907 crop, steady or higher prices, and ongoing prosperity, with mills likely to manage 300 million pounds of domestic wool for 1907 08.
The article argues a rail road commissioner needs hands on experience running a system, not partisan politics. It suggests salaries of 12 000 to 20 000 a year to attract capable managers and cautions the governor may veto a current bill to keep politics out of the commission.
From the title books of Pearl Smith and others. deeds confirm tax deeds, quit claims, and patents. Transactions include Jos B Poindexter tax deed on North Idaho street Dillon, J N Puckett to Orin Sholl half Woodchuck placer near Argenta, Justin Morse patent 80 acres Big Hole River, Felix Flock 160 acres near Wisdom, Nicholas Prehn 320 acres near Jackson, Heirs of James Edie old Legal Tender lode Montana mining district, and Jno Fr OLeary et al to Butte Dillon Development Co on OLeary lode and Silver Hill mining areas.
M P Gilchrist sues Tuscarora Mining and Smelting Co in Dillon Montana. Sheriff to sell February 28 1907 at 11 a m at courthouse front door Beaverhead County. Property includes Goldsmith Woolsey Silver Light Stapleton Tuscarora Iron Age Annie Placer Florida Lode and other lode claims plus water rights from Cave Gulch and springs. Terme of sale cash. Sheriff M D Gist with undersheriff. First publication January 30, 1907. 4t.
A list of quartz locations and amended lodes across Montana districts including Atlantic Blue Wing Bloody Dick Elkhorn and Wise River areas. Names include Martin Schumaker Henry Burfiend George Banke Jno Trembley John Willman John O Leary R L Riley F M Poindexter Harvey Sullivan and J S Roberts with notes on water rights and claims in Grouse creek Wise river and multiple lodes like Snow Drift Mountain Top Porcupine Little Emma Alice Timber Line Oldeary and Delta.
The Fifth Judicial District fixes 1907 regular district court terms for Beaverhead Jefferson and Madison counties. Jefferson: third Wednesday January first Wednesday April second Wednesday July and second Wednesday October. Beaverhead: first Wednesday February first Wednesday May first Wednesday August and first Wednesday November. Madison: first Monday March first Monday June third Monday August and first Wednesday December. Done at Virginia City Montana December 3 1906. Lew L Callaway Judge.
Dr Poindexter moves to a new Poindexter building near Idaho Street with hours 10 to 12 a m and 2 to 5 p m and evening slots. Telephone numbers 42 A and 47 B. A four room brick cottage is available for rent. inquiry at Dillo Bakery.
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