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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1906
Page
4
Announcement shows entry by F. C. Kress and E. L. Poindexter dated September 20 1902 in Dillon Montana marking second class matter under the 1879 act. Subscription price listed at 2 dollars per year in advance.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the paper with the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and offers open inspection of subscription records and mailing lists for verification.
Mrs. Kress expresses gratitude through The Examiner for the expressions of sympathy and sorrow shown, reflecting the high regard for Mr. Kress in the community and state.
The examination of F C Kress notes the editor's strong personality and how the press can wield power for good or selfish ends. It argues responsibility lies with law public opinion and self, praising fidelity to high ideals over material gain and recognizing rare dedication in the craft.
The piece honors Mr. F C Kress for building high standards at the State Normal College in southern Montana. It credits his leadership on the executive board, selection of efficient instructors, and his fight against low standards and easy student recruitment. It notes his lasting influence on Beaverhead County and the Dillon community.
A tribute recalls Mr. Kress as a principled, intense American leader, champion of teacher training and Beaverhead County High School, and a loyal political supporter. He died after a dinner illness, leaving a widow and a lasting impact on Southern Montana education and the state system.
For fifteen years edited this paper. His standards were the highest, not the average. No patent medicine ad or fraud could buy a notice. Bribery could not sway him, nor sensational gossip enter his columns. He sacrificed profit and ambition to uphold integrity, a philosophy he never abandoned.
The sudden death of Mr Kress was unexpected and mourned by the community. Newspaper men in Montana and local relatives alike feel the loss of a respected figure in business and daily life.
The text praises Mr. Krees as a cultured man with refined tastes in art music and literature. It notes his strong loyal intimate friendships and absence of ulterior motives. Details include his 1901 marriage to Laura Miller Sparta Wisconsin and his cherished home life despite early loss of his mother. It mentions Dr. Walker’s office hours and location on Idaho Street.
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