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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner dated Wednesday July 28 1909 lists editor B L Poindexter and notes subscription price of 2 dollars per year in advance. The paper is mailed to subscribers until a definite order to discontinue is received with all arrears paid.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are always open for advertiser inspection.
The article cautions new Montana settlers that recent summers were exceptional and rainfall patterns may not continue. It urges dryland farmers to follow agricultural department advice, summer fallow to conserve moisture, and avoid eastern tilling methods until a permanent climate change is proven.
A visitor from Idaho reports the Lemhi Indians restoration opening in Lemhi county on July 15. Ten men formed a line at the Hailey land office to file, hiring chairs and bedding to remain days and nights. They had previously purchased improvements on the land, paying up to 2500 dollars, risking loss if they failed to file on the land where the improvements lay.
Ten men from Sandfield Idaho and Salmon Idaho completed a purchase. Buyers include FB Kreger Dwight A Smith Charles Carlaon Frank Sharkey F B Patten Stephen A Mahaffey Jr C S Carroll W L Carroll and Seth A Ball.
Ike Edinger reported his shepherd John Grabele missing from Axe Canyon camp after a fierce storm last Tuesday. Sheep scattered across the mountain. camp gear remains intact. Rain may have cast lightning strike as cause. about 25 searchers to comb hills with sheriff Gosman coordinating.
The Dillon Band under Mr W W Wilson will give Friday evening concerts at 7 30 PM during summer months with weekly programs in the Examiner. July 30 program includes King of All March Miller Love's Response Parker Roberta Concert Waltz Rollins, The Iron Brigade March Rosenkrans Yankee Hash Medley Overture Miller Cupid's Charms Miller Terrace March Hudry La Paloma Spanish Serenade Practice Hail to Old Parkersburg March Miller.
Chief of Police and Night Officer arrest a young man named Billy Westbrook in Dillon after matching a Fergus County sheriff description of a Lewis town horse thief. Westbrook is jailed in the county jail and identified by Deputy Sheriff Morgan in Lewistown. He was transported to Lewistown on Saturday.
Sheriff Gosman raided the Merry Widow restaurant in Armstead for the second time, charging four women with selling intoxicating liquors near a railroad camp. They were arraigned before Justice Hiredman and pled not guilty. Trial set for next Saturday morning.
The Donovan Ranch Company files articles of incorporation with the county clerk. It is capitalized at 100000 dollars with 100000 shares of 1 dollar par each. Headquarters named in Butte. Incorporators John A Donavan Jessie Donavan and Margaret MacNevin subscribe for 40000 6667 and 6667 shares respectively.
Dr Morton Egbert, a dentist, operates an office on Edho block with a room shared by Dr Ackley. The listing provides the phone number 72 and references the two practitioners.
Inside Lima and nearby areas residents and visitors are listed including Mr and Mrs Peter andergon of Sage Creek in Lima, J K Clifford deputy state game warden in Lima, H S Stewart heading to Missoula to register for the Flathead reservation opening, and others visiting relatives and conducting business. A nail storm devastates Bedrock valley grain while Dell to Lima regions see lighter damage and alfalfa salvage continues. Local dances, ball games, cattle buying, and automobile deliveries are noted along with minor health updates and travel to North Dakota and Kalispell.
G A R convention scheduled in Salt Lake City from August 14th with excursions via Oregon Short Line from Montana points on August 7th and 8th and return on August 23rd. Agents asked for rates and further particulars.
The Oregon Short Line offers daily trips from Dillon to Portland from June 10 to September 30. Round trip tickets cost 30.30 with a 60 day maximum travel window and 30 days allowed for each direction. Stopovers are permitted in either direction.
The G A R announces a convention in Salt Lake City from August 9 to 14 with events planned for August 7 and 8 including adjacent activities. Organizers urge veterans to note schedules and return limits for participation.
Travel notice announces one way tickets via Portland on Oregon Short Line with daily departures. Other routes listed with frequent dates and details available from O. S. L. agents.
One half interest plus privilege of one car offered for horses at Sheep Creek basin ranch located at 4813 E. 8. H. KATES. Viewings available at the ranch location.
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