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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1898
Page
5
Local laconic timetable shows passenger No. 7 Pasa northbound due at 8 youth Tp west Freport and freight north No. 8% Butte south and local freight schedule. Southbound freight at 11: Ma. and 40 time freight south. T1350 p.m. fs
Local Dillon ads trumpet a great clearing sale at the C ODE Store with prices on tires, shoes, sewing machines and household goods. Helena visit noted for Gov BR BF White and a Montana state event billed as the greatest gathering in state history.
Montana and Beaverhead county items include hotel plans at the Medlen, bar association elections with J B Poindexter as vice president for the Fifth Judicial district, and a push to buy balers. Updates on Metcalf’s capture in Oklahoma, sheriff Padley’s actions, and associated court histories are recorded.
Incomplete court clerk notes detail patent sites and property actions involving Albert TF You, Montana Power Co, and various claimants. Names include George Godsleyer, John Canlie, Mary Ann, and attorneys Bedwin Norrie Andreas Christemaen J. C. Ferd. Berkigh.
The text notes Geo. R. Mellen plans to request an extension of time on the water works project. Delays attributed to the body in charge and to construction issues are mentioned, with reference to a failure to leave something unresolved.
The column notes a mistaken result in a debate, a new literary society forming in Miss Miller's room, and initial steps toward a constitution. It lists officers Mr Marah as chair and Mr Patterson as secretary, with committees to draft bylaws and arrange programs, plus aims to provide practice in public speaking and supplement debating activities.
A church fundraiser features a five cent entry, a program of recitations and songs by the Diihen orchestra, and a free literary program. A candlelight supper is offered with a donation at the door.
A potential boarding house is requested south of the Normal building for students. The advertisement invites BURFEIND Bros to apply or respond with suitable properties.
Beat of alfalfa hay sold at six dollars fifty cents per ton and mixed Timothy and alfalfa hay at seven dollars per ton delivered across the city. Straw priced at three dollars per load. Call or address for purchase details.
Notice to creditors of Mary A Mann deceased. Monroe Mann administrator directs all claimants to present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be exhibited to the administrator at Dillon at W S Barbour office, Beaverhead County. Dated January 16 1898. Monnow Mann Administrator of the Estate of Mary A Mann deceased.
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