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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1927
Page
8
More than 1,500 pupils attend schools in Beaverhead County across 40 districts, totaling over twenty six thousand dollars in reported funding and highlighting statewide enrollment growth and district distribution.
A. L. Stone, president of the State Bank of Dillon, spent ten days in Kansas City finalizing a deal to transfer title to six thousand acres of East Bench land to Kansas City business men. The purchasers plan a single massive ranch with large scale development and scientifically adapted crops for local conditions.
The Montana Supreme Court held a judicial officer cannot be held liable in a civil action for damages for acts done in official capacity if he had subject matter and person rights jurisdiction. The decision upholds the Roosevelt County district court’s dismissal of Josie Shampagne’s suit against E P Keplinger Bainville justice of the peace for false imprisonment.
Washington reports a National League of Women Voters survey showing 122 women elected to state legislatures in 34 states, with 116 to join senates. In 1926 about 130 were elected. The Republicans hold 86 seats versus 31 for Democrats, with a few independents. Connecticut leads with 16 women in 1927. Wyoming will have one woman legislator. Eight states, mostly in the East, will have five or more women.
The list names students achieving high scholarship under a new grade-point weighting system. Notable entries include Inez Quinn Laurel Mont Sam Cappious Cottage Grove Ore Florence Ring Helena Mont and many others across Montana Idaho and Oregon.
W H Dufur of Los Angeles and E E Burks of Great Falls said drilling contracts are under consideration for the Frying Pan basin. First rig expected within weeks though exact start date unknown. B C Crowley noted the field's promise and an Idaho company recently joined interest. geologists call the formation highly promising.
Doings at court house report a Hudson sedan stolen Tuesday evening with no identified driver or passengers. Investigators found blood traces suggesting injuries to occupants when the car left the road. vehicle towed to Dillon and ownership claimed Wednesday. Judge Lyman H Bennett of
The American Legion in Helena proposes two amendments to Montana's boxing law. One adjusts promoter shares to gross returns on a sliding scale, the other suggests a memorial building instead of a hospital using region's proceeds. Fort Harrison hospital is deemed sufficient by veterans. There are 37 ex service men in the current legislature.
Virginia City schedules a January 12 hearing in district court with Judge Bennett to resolve the suit filed by W E Kenison against Albert Anderson seeking 50000 for alleged breach in a ranch and livestock sale contract. A demurrer in Rodgers v Elmose was overruled by Judge Bennett. Etta B Metzel becomes administrator of Harriet Boatman estate replacing resigning Robert Boatman. Deputy Gruwell travels to Wenatchee for N J Gribnall extradition papers on serious charges. Gribnall is resisting extradition.
Spokane, Dec. 30. Silk step-ins for men in flesh, orchid and maise went on sale yesterday at a local clothing store that once sold red flannel underwear. More than a dozen pairs were bought at six dollars each. The garments are made of crepe silk, glove silk and rayon with low necks, resembling the feminine style, even as winter grips the city.
Dr. Butler notes 1926 cattle shipments reached peak levels with spring movements planned to replace lower grades. He cites continued rail rate cuts for sheep and predicts winter feeding within Montana. Breeding stock prices rise while fat steer markets improve next season due to hog shortages. Wild ponies decline as slaughter markets expand. E L Dana on Crow reservation ships 10 800 to 11 000 head. Wallis Huidekoper tops Chicago market with grass fed beef and plans to ship a thousand head next season.
Entire county mourns the death of Adolph Eliel a Dillon pioneer and first city treasurer whose work helped build Dillon and Beaverhead county He was active in Masonic groups the Elks and contributed to the community quietly Surviving relatives include brothers Leonard and Frank Eliel of Dillon nephews Lambert Paul Col Leon Eliel and several others from universities and distant cities The obituary notes his public service and enduring influence on local development
Names of students home for the holidays include Miss Julia Anderson Gibbons Miss Anastacia Boger Big Timber Miss May Price Seattle Francis Gelhaus Bear Creek Mrs Nels Sorenson Glasgow Miss Josephine Cushing Judith Gap Miss Muriel Rouge Grass Range and others.
Production in Montana is the focus as farm women attend a short course. The program will cover poultry care gardening and record keeping with emphasis on home-front farming duties.
Desirable modern six room residence bungalow style on Kentucky avenue with a big lot suitable for a cow, chickens and a garden. Price 2700 with terms, a safe buy. Contact Co C Newman Dillon Mont or J Dr R D Curry dentist in Telephone block rooms 3 and 5. For heating needs see the Vecto and Cabinet Duplex Parlor Furnaces at Dart Hardware Imp Co
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