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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1910
Page
1
Dillon swept two fast ball games beating Hamilton 3 to 0 and 5 to 3. Pitcher Clyde Hall struck out 12 in the first game with no walks, while McNamara and Pease drove runs. Hamilton’s Williams suffered a knee injury and the team praised Dillon’s hospitality.
In the first game McNamara Hall and Marx had three base hits while McNamara Zwicker Barry and McQuaid stole bases. Gebeau Hall pitched and struck out many as Dillon and Hamilton left on bases. Time 1 35.
The thirteenth annual catalogue of the Montana State Normal College highlights its artistic design and strong standards for a young teachers’ training institution. It details courses, equipment, and a complete directory of faculty, boards, students, and graduates. It notes 215 graduates prior to the recent commencement and a diverse student body, with over 82 percent from outside the county and representation from 26 Montana counties.
County Assessor French completed the county tax roll and handed it to County Clerk Baker. The total increase in taxable property is the smallest since 1904 at 77 589 dollars, with 1909 showing a much larger rise. Real estate and improvements rose 298 911 dollars while personal property fell 131 331 dollars led by live stock reductions. Beef cattle gained 167 720 dollars but feeders and stock cattle declined. New taxable items include Gilmore and Pittsburg railroad property at 152 240 dollars and 17 518.74 acres patented land at 43 766 dollars. After subtracting these, other taxed property decreased 118 426 dollars. Assessor French's report follows.
James H. Marks and James Osburn were charged with stealing two checks from Bess Stevenson at Divide Wisdom. Marks won preliminary hearing before Justice Rich and was bound over for the November district court term on grand larceny charges with $1,000 bond. Osburn was discharged. A $40 check endorsed by Bess Stevenson was found on Marks at arrest.
A southbound Oregon Short Line passenger train No. 2 derailed after a defective switch near Helena Street. Engineer Hughes suffered a minor knee injury, Fireman Hale escaped unharmed, and the engine turned on its side. Crews moved cars to a siding and began repairs. the train left Dillon about two hours late with traffic soon to resume.
Progress in settling water difficulties reported after an injunction halted undecreed ditches near Lima. The Reservoir company faced a restraint not claiming the normal flow, clarifying actions taken to avoid further disputes.
About twenty people visited the dam and inspected flow through the gates. They examined the spillway and a measuring device below the dam. Engineer Wade's representative explained the flow and the dam keeper Mr Maxwell opened the books showing normal flow inches to customers, seep and evaporation allowances. The dam's stability drew comment and Mrs Maxwell provided a well received meal.
Surveyors from Pittsburg and Gilmore completed the third survey into Dillon last week then moved toward Twin Bridges. They may not finish to Twin Bridges, but expect the road will enter Dillon near Normal College grounds with a 15 foot cut.
The Rev. F. E. Dodds and his son Leslie departed yesterday morning for Sheep Creek basin to enjoy a brief holiday retreat.
The Dillon post office will begin free mail delivery around August 1 1910 two carriers will serve two daily deliveries residents must provide mailboxes or door slots Mailboxes may be placed on streets Two cent stamps required for city addresses Examinations for mail carriers set for July 26 1910 in Dillon Applicants urged to apply via the Dillon postmaster and the Eleventh Civil Service district Seattle Washington
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