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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1921
Page
1
The Jack Rabbit mine in the Argenta district sold Saturday for 1800 to Warren Granter of Argenta to satisfy a debt. The mine, once operated by Conda Mining Co, is noted as promising with prior development by Butte and Dillon men.
Local business leaders have refurbished the St James guild hall bowling alleys for public use and plan weeknight sessions. Once a popular indoor winter sport with notable pros, bowling is set for revival with a potential tournament on the horizon.
Judge W E Carroll of Silver Bow will preside in Judge Smiths absence. He will hold naturalization examinations in Dillon on Thursday and hear petitions for final citizenship. He may also hold court in Virginia City and Boulder before returning to Butte.
Eyewitnesses report a tank blast at Red Star Machine Shop causing facial burns to a welding crew member and scorched eyebrows. Fire crews responded quickly as windows shattered and debris scattered from the blast site.
Montana lawmaker introduces Truth in Fabric Bill requiring manufacturers to tag fabrics with contents Virgin wool shoddy cotton and silk and the percentage of each under license fees 2 to 6 thousand capital and penalties up to 500 fine or six months jail experts to inspect and enforce with attorney general assistance.
Ground south of Dillon will host resumed drilling by Beaverhead Alberta company after capitalists from the Coast provided funds. Two drilling crews to work continuously. supplies ordered and early deliveries promised. Helena notes Montana’s labor and industry office dissolves February 1 1921 per attorney general.
Beaverhead County high school basketball remains undefeated after a 29 to 10 win over Anaconda. Andy Smith led Dillon with fast breaks and long-range shots as Searles and Conroy contributed for Anaconda, while a 600 strong crowd filled the gym and demanded doors be closed. The squad heads to Phillipsburg next and faces Missoula later in February in anticipated home battles.
The 66th National Woolgrowers Association convention closed with Frank J. Hagenbarth of Salt Lake re-elected president. Eastern VP W. C. Coffee and western VP Hugh Campbell elected. F. W. Marshall reappointed national secretary. Resolutions covered forestry service, loans, freight, branding imported meats, warehouse acts, shoddy goods, and improved marketing and cooperation among agricultural groups.
A pupil reported a Sunday rabbit drive at Hamer Idaho where about seventy five people penned and killed two thousand five hundred rabbits in two pours from under two square miles of ground. The plea urged local sportsmen and children from nearby towns to join to reduce the rabbit over population and protect crops.
A judgment for 542.30 was granted to A. A. Elliott in an action against C. C. Huyck after the defendant filed a stipulation. Interest from May 24, 1917, totaling 12.70 was also allowed the plaintiff. Butte Miner.
A report from the Nelson school north of town describes a break-in occurred likely Saturday or Sunday. The intruder left a fire burning and smoked the interior of the building, damaging a neat county school. Canned soup and hot lunch supplies were used up. Miss Bernice Mad, the teacher, could not hold class until repairs were completed. Mrs. John Peterson was a passenger to Butte yesterday afternoon.
A Beavorhead county crackdown follows Montana attorney general orders closing all card game venues. Sheriff Mooney explains strict enforcement under section 8416 of the 16th SOBEL laws, prohibiting games of monte dondo stud poker and similar devices. Violators face fines from one hundred to one thousand dollars and potential imprisonment.
The Barrett hospital project moves forward as Articles of Incorporation filed for Barrett Hospital Corporation naming Martin Barrett Mrs Margaret Roe and A L Stone as directors. Bequest funds total 150000 plus seven acres of land donated by The State Bank of Dillon. Ground cleared and work to start when weather allows. A Buick car was stolen from T F Barrett and found later near George Ditty Ranch south of town.
Figures compiled by Clerk J.T. Carroll show a growing number of appeals to the state supreme court. Despite the 1819 expansion from three to five judges, the high court’s docket has risen in step with more cases filed each year since 15. The article also notes exam content and reporting anomalies in unrelated items from the same page.
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