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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1925
Page
1
Dillon was rocked Saturday night by a severe Montana quake felt citywide with buildings rocking furniture moving and plaster falling. No material damage or injuries reported though tremors sparked near panic and residents crowded the streets. The first shock struck at 6 22 PM and a second, lesser tremor followed.
Nearly five thousand dollars was collected in Beaverhead county in fines for violation of the prohibition laws. After expenses, half goes to the state and half to the county school fund. Donors include Y. B. Huert 1500 Oscar Garner 600 Martin Sorenson 1000 Richard Schwab 750 George Meholich 200 Walden Trueman 200 William Sharpee 150 Mrs Katherine Schwab 300 Nick Adders 300. A fine on Virginia Chevette for unlawful possession remains to be imposed.
Dorin, the four year old son of Mr and Mrs James Cunningham of This City, was struck by a passing automobile Thursday afternoon while crossing Center street near Montana. The driver fled the scene. ownership unknown. The boy, taken unconscious, suffered a splintered collar bone a dislocated ankle and a scalp wound but is reported to be recovering.
In Dillon last Saturday, Terry Browning's soft drink shop remained steady during a second quake. A party of four relaxed with a pinochle game when the table rocked. They repaired the table and chairs, then moved to Idaho Street to continue the game in peace, undisturbed by the tremor.
The Beaverhead county district court capped its longest session after a Thursday trial of Charles Retallack. The term begun May 19 disposed of many minor criminal and civil cases with fines totaling 4600 dollars. A record liquor-law fine of 1500 dollars marked the era’s stiff penalties. Retallack was found guilty after a three hour jury deliberation and faces a two to four year state prison sentence. Judge Lyman H. Bennett presided.
A river of home brew flowed from jail walls on the east side of Sail county last Saturday as Sheriff Mooney and assistants destroyed about 27 cases of quart bottles and 2 090 bottles. Officers arrested Sorenson and Richard Schwab in two incidents for manufacture and related charges.
McFaddens Bakery was broken into early Thursday with $9.40 stolen from the register. Investigators say the burglars, likely amateurs, entered by forcing the front lock while the Montana Market lock was tampered with the same night but not broken. County authorities pursue leads with no arrests yet.
Sheriff Mooney and federal officer Ben Holter seized two moonshine stills and mash in Madison County near Beaverhead boundary. One still was captured on Grover Harris ranch by Stone Creek. the other on Reece ranch near Apex. Offenders were taken to Virginia City for hearings in Dillon after the raid.
A large Dillon population will travel by car to Sheridan this Saturday to participate in the town's Fourth of July celebration. Preparations have been underway since early spring and advance indications point to a major event for the community.
Henry D. Hildreth prominent ranchman in the Medicine Lodge area died at his ranch home around 2 am last Friday. Death resulted from heart trouble after years of illness though he wasn’t seriously ill until about a week ago. His passing brings deep sorrow to friends across Southern Montana.
John Shively, pioneer Dillon resident, died at Barrett hospital at 5:45 last evening due to age and lingering illness. He was born in Steubens- and lived in the city most of his life, leaving a long public record.
Beaverhead county residents gather in Wisdom to honor Secretary Will M. Jardine with a large turnout from the Big Hole basin and beyond. Governor Erickson, Senator Hazelbaker, and local officials lead a horseman procession to stampede grounds as 3000 people cheer the visit.
A noon luncheon served to a large crowd by Ochers of the Big Hole basin featured roasted hay-fed steers carved in large slices and Big Hole butter. The menu included bread, pickles, relishes, and mountain trout, with creamy desserts and a generous spread overall.
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