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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1911
Page
4
EH. L. POINDEXTER editor announces the paper entered as second class in Dillon Montana on September 20 192? under federal act. Subscriptions are 2 per year in advance and will be mailed to subscribers until a definite discontinuance order is issued and all arrears paid.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and keeps subscription records open for advertiser inspection.
An Anaconda Standard editorial argues against misrepresentation of Montana’s apportionment plan. It asserts state senate methods differ from the federal model, condemns partisan distortions, and defends the one person one vote rule as the American standard.
The Montana senate passes an anti technicality measure championed by Senator Meyer to curb technical construction rules that have blocked justice. Critics say rigid procedural rules have let criminals escape and harmed public safety, while supporters argue reform preserves individual rights.
The proposed Meyer bill would have courts judge the substantiality of procedural errors and deny new trials unless the error’s materiality is proven in court. Proponents say it would curb obstructive technicalities, promote commonsense interpretation of laws, and aid justice by clarifying judicial rules.
The Helena Record reports mixed forecasts for the 1911 horse market. Some experts expect surging supplies from spring colts, others foresee steady or reduced receipts due to home demand and widespread plowing. Overall, the trend points to cheaper commercial horse prices across markets while not signaling a collapse.
Dillon Theatre hosts a big basketball game Saturday evening January 28 with Butte High School facing Beaverhead. General admission costs 50 cents and students pay 35 cents. All accounts due by January 1, 1911, and unpaid amounts will be sent to an attorney for collection.
Warranty deeds record transfers in Dillon and surrounding areas including Browne Ranch to Robert Boone for 32 acres by the river near Dillon and Charles Gooch to Lewis Potter for 1 lot on Bannack Street Dillon. Also listed are deeds for 160 acres on Willow Creek 1 central lot 2 and 3 acre joins around Dillon with varied sums. Numerous homestead desert land entries and lasting annual company reports appear alongside.
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway introduces white bedspread counterpanes replacing heavy wool blankets on Southwest Limited trains between Chicago and Kansas City. Blankets kept in reserve for cool nights. Innovation aims to enhance passenger comfort and attract travelers who favor a inviting bed.
In the District Court of Montana Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Adele Pierce applies to appropriate 320 inches or eight cfs of Black Canyon Creek water for irrigation of lands in Section 15 Township 11 South Range 14 West. Interested parties may file written objections with the Clerk on or before February 8 1911. dated January 26 1911.
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