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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1904
Page
1
Council members, all present, discussed Ordinance No. 146 regulating water rates, taps, and related rules. Action deferred to a special meeting next Wednesday. the report notes open cut work at head works and expected bedrock depth to secure abundant water.
Jack Miller known as Broken Nose Jack was found dead in a haystack on the Collins ranch in Ruby valley at the start of the week. He died of exposure after coming to Beaverhead county from Utah and working in many local mines. He had many friends among the longtime miners.
John M. Shockley a former Montana resident confessed to Salt Lake City police that he killed the motorman and conductor during an attempted highway robbery last week. He admitted the crime as authorities charged him with homicide and robbery.
R A Reynolds longtime Beaverhead county leader and Montana stockman died after a long illness. Born in Wales, he moved through New York Wisconsin Montana and Oregon before settling in Dillon in 1870. He built a model ranch with cattle horses and 2400 sheep and served as Beaverhead county commissioner. He was known as Uncle Dick by friends and left a sizeable estate near 100000.
State Treasurer A H Barret reports year end 1903 funds totaling just over 708000 with 130000 in bounty and 147000 in school income. The bounty fund will be almost wiped out in about 10 days as claims of about 140000 are approved. General fund December balance 577264.04 with 40000 to 50000 warrants not yet presented. December receipts 726227.46 and disbursements 497483.67. Normal fund balance 76575.64 and normal dormitory fund 1884.03.
Observer C W Ling of Havre Montana compiles twenty two year January data to show typical conditions. The past mean January temperature is twelve degrees above zero with 1900 the warmest and 1890 the coldest months on record. Maximum January high was fifty six degrees above zero in 1892 and the lowest thirty eight or forty nine below in 1886. Precipitation averages around one tenth of an inch with notable extremes in 1883 and 1891.
A morning blaze on Center Street in Dillon originated in the Sun Yuen Laundry drying room and spread to Frank Harrison’s secondhand store and nearby tent. Losses totaled about $6 000 with Sun Yuen as the heaviest loser. cause suspected overheated stove though some doubt incendiary origin. Weather and aging structures worsened the damage to landmark buildings.
Madame Patti may retire from professional singing after her January 25 appearance in Butte as Baron Cedarstrom pledges she will never perform again in the United States. He says she will sing occasionally for charitable causes but her career in America ends with the current season.
A brief item notes the Dillon Steam Country building is fireproof and asserts no Chinese workers are employed at the site.
Great Falls fireman Roman Mix, age about 34 and single, died Saturday when pinned between the sides of Kesex chutes and a passing train. Boston and Montana company had offered 5000 reward for those responsible for the explosion at the 800 foot level of the Rarus mine that killed two employees. Arthur Parker of Butte, accused by military authorities of stirring trouble among striking miners, has reportedly been sent to Victor Colorado by the militia.
Beaverhead county faces potential loss of part of its territory as a new forest reserve may be created between the Big Hole River and Silver Bow and Deer Lodge counties. The plan covers Deer Lodge Granite Beaverhead and Silver Bow, aiming to conserve water for Anaconda Philipsburg and Granite. No firm action until a special agent investigates, possibly in spring.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness in our deep grief after the death and burial of our loved one who was a kind husband and father. Mrs. Edna Emerick, Diggle Emerick, Rosa Emerick.
The supreme court rules property owned by school districts is exempt from special sprinkling levies after a case carried by the Butte district. The decision prevents payment of the special tax in question.
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