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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1904
Page
4
Editor and Proprietor Local Editor Solicitor and Collector entered September 20 1902 at Dillon Montana a second class matter under Act of Congress of March 3 1879. Price of subscription 2 per year in advance This paper will be mailed regularly to its subscribers until a definite order to discontinue and all arrears are paid.
The Dillon Examiner asserts it has the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and opens its subscription records to advertisers. The piece notes Alfred Austin, England’s poet laureate, and his word jumble on current events referencing the British flag and liberty across seas.
The railways jointly lowered freight rates for steel exports by one third and raised wheat and wheat product rates by two cents per hundred. The move makes foreign buyers cheaper for steel but does not directly aid American farmers.
The Sheridan Enterprise debuts as Montana’s newest exchange, replacing Chinook which ceased publication at the year's start. Editor is Hon. Frank B. Linderman, famed poet legislator, with a Republican political stance and a bright, well printed initial issue.
The piece estimates that since 1492 about 10 000 million dollars in gold and 10 500 million dollars in silver entered commerce. At a 16 to 1 ratio the silver valued amount equals heavy tonnage. Gold totals about 19 000 tons and silver about 350 000 tons. Transport would need 36 900 freight cars each carrying ten tons. If cars are 25 feet long they would stretch about 180 miles.
A report warns of coffee shortages for several seasons yet notes a widely sold substitute has proved satisfactory. Authorities report no genuine Modia coffee has entered the country in forty years, but grocers still stock abundant supplies for urban shoppers.
A Dillon blaze early yesterday underscores the value of installing a first-class gravity water works system. Despite heavy initial costs the system would repay itself through reduced fire losses and modern conveniences, aided by favorable calm winds which limited property damage.
The State Normal College executive board awarded the Dillon Electric Light & Power Co. a one year contract for electric lighting at 8.10 cents per kilowatt, a saving of over 30 percent from the previous 18 cents. The firm also accepted the Dart Hardware Co. bid of 464.00 for water installation per architect plans. An estimate of 600.00 was approved for cement sidewalk work by Ben Hager.
T H Ellis of the Grasshopper district says Elkhorn has seen development with Tom Judge and partner abandoning work due to water. He notes new prospects fallow this season while old timers persist. Ellis owns the Banner mine near Smithers creek, with good ore exposed. Polaris mine owners Butler and Van Zant show high grade silver ore, with ore hauled to Dillon for smelting. Ellis foresees a bright Big Hole basin future as capital and transportation improve, citing ledges and quartz assays from $4 to $6 and a historic $50 per ton gold find that boosts nearby prospects.
The article notes a Montana Penal Code section 703 requiring outward opening doors in public assembly buildings including theaters Churches schools and courts The provision allows court ordered closure and penalties up to three months jail or 250 fine The piece warns many local buildings may fall under this law and calls attention to safety standards after the Irquoire Theatre fire in Chicago.
John M Shockly the Salt Lake street car killer once resided in Dillon. A hat bearing Eliel Brothers on the sweat band linked him to the town. Shockley confessed claiming he did not intend to kill but feared retaliation after the motorman and conductor refused to dig up the loot. He did not use that name in Dillon.
Charles W. Gilbert of Carbon county died by suicide last week at age 65. Despondency was given as the cause of death.
Ida B Harvey Furley born March 25 1860 Illinois married 27 1877 Prairieville Illinois came to Montana in 1890 resident until death. Survived by daughter Mrs D R Shively and son Clyde. Funeral held at Episcopal church with Rev J F Pritchard officiating. many Livingston friends attended. floral tributes sent. W J B Farley extends thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy and aid.
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