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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1904
Page
2
Published every Wednesday entered September 20 1902 at Dillon Montana as second class matter under the 1879 act. Subscription price is 2 per year in advance. Paper mailed to subscribers until a definite order to discontinue is received and all arrears are paid.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest paid circulation in Beaverhead County and offers inspection of subscription records and mailing lists to advertisers.
The town celebrated a record Fourth of July with thousands visiting, a varied program, and smooth execution. Chairman Davidson led diligent committees ensuring no detail was overlooked, and organizers report starting preparations by mid May as key to success.
The Anaconda Standard reports in Butte that Fourth of July plans risked disruption after aid programs were distributed with a concealed invitation to go to Dillon for the celebration. The committee offers a reward for catching those responsible. The incident threatens city relations with Dillon.
The Dillon committee sent dodgers to a licensed poster service in Butte to be distributed citywide. It is argued the fault lies with the Butte poster, who mixed two kinds of bills on one trip. The Standard is urged to withdraw accusations and defend the committee and Dillon publicly.
United States commission on pure foods hears witnesses in New York declare most jellies and jams adulterated. Glucose and coloring seen as non harmful while 60 percent of products are imitations. One speaker notes some jellies contain no fruit. If mixing different fruits were banned 75 percent of factories would close.
Slason Thompson notes 16 roads in the General Managers Association of Chicago with 36 920 miles of track and 264 835 employed. Net force drops by 6 742 from June 30 1905 figures, under 3 percent, with five roads cutting staff three increasing and five unchanged. If similar reductions continue for others, total cuts could reach about 11 000.
The government will pay about 45 million dollars this year to railways including postal car use and transport charges. An official asserts the government pays more in railway costs than the rent of the world pays for all transportation. The same authority says annual postal car use costs exceed building all postal cars outright.
John D. Rockefeller pursues a $2.5 billion mining combine and claims control of the nation’s top mining properties. He aims to dominate output of leading minerals, asserting he will take every chance to secure gains on earth even if heaven remains out of reach.
Charlea Wells, driver of the sprinkling wagon for the Dillon Fair Store float, was seriously injured when a boy and a firecracker caused a runaway. Wells was thrown from the wagon and suffered a compound fracture of the right leg with possible amputation.
James Gallagher a sheepherder died at the county poor farm Saturday night after a extended drinking spree. He was picked up recently in an alley and taken to the hospital in a helpless condition after days without food. He was buried Sunday from the poor farm.
Miss Alice Chambers and Thomas D. Olmsted were wed at the home of Mr and Mrs George T Chambers in Livingston in a quiet ceremony attended by about 20 guests The couple will reside in Dillon where Olmsted conducts business and Mrs Olmsted a Livingston native who taught in Dillon lives among prominent local society members. They plan a trip to Ohio and a visit to Louisiana Purchase exposition before settling.
Mrs. Louisa Lambkin releases a bound volume by Theodore Banta recounting the Sayre family lineage from England to twelve generations. The work lists about twelve thousand descendants with biographical notes, includes old miniatures and wills, and notes Sayre ties to Washington and Garfield era figures plus colonial and national war service. Paul Jones cigar distributors Dillon Mont.
John W. Sutherland repaired ladders and landings in the Argenta cave making it safe for visitors. About 60 feet of new ladders were added and repairs completed on old ones. A subscription is circulated to reimburse his expense, and the effort is praised for public benefit.
Trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage business in this county and adjoining territory for well and favorably known house of good financial standing. $20.00 straight cash salary and expense paid each Monday by check direct from headquarters. Expenses money advanced. Position permanent. Address Manager 810 Como Block Chicago Illinois.
Beaverhead County commissioners order road district 2 supervisor to place flumes to carry water over public roads and require landowners along the roads to build ditches inside their fences to prevent water flow. The Barrette to Dillon route is often impassable and road laws will be strictly enforced.
The Oregon Short Line offers weekly World’s Fair train fares from Dillon to St Louis and Chicago with round trips to St Louis via Chicago or vice versa. Prices: 47.50 to St Louis, 52.50 to Chicago, 53.75 via Chicago. final three month limit through Dec 31. Tickets allow stopovers and via Salt Lake and Denver. depart Dillon 7:17 PM, arrive St Louis third day at 7:00 AM. Dillon city office and agent details included.
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