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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1931
Page
2
Public notice listing editorial and business management contact details for The Dillon Examiner, with mailing information filed as a second class matter in Dillon Montana under the 1879 act.
Beaverhead County Commissioners met in Dillon on July 26 1931 to adjust budgets and keep county expenditures within income. They published notice of the completed preliminary budget open for inspection and set a public hearing for August 4 1931. The board approved moving the pesthouse at the county farm for 1009 and awarded contract bonds, rejected a higher bid, and planned bids for a heating system with local plumbers. Also approved removing several deteriorating structures on tax deed land for 99 to be credited to funds.
Analyzes example hands and bidding strategies in bridge. It discusses how to decide between game in spades or no trumps, and explains how Z can make five odd by careful counting. Emphasizes planning before dummy play and placing cards to reach the contract.
In a bridge problem, Z should lead the ace of diamonds and then spade to force A to discard. If A sheds a diamond Y’s diamonds stay strong, if A discards the queen of clubs Z’s ten wins. The goal is to force A to discard to his disadvantage and win the trick.
Yellowstone Park officials report fluctuating hot spring activity across the park. Old Angel terrace remains the most beautiful and grows in water and color, while Diana terrace regains life after inactivity and shows continued growth. Other springs vary, with Orange Spring Mound Cleopatra Highlands stable and White Elephant Back dormant. A monthly activity record is kept by ranger naturalists.
Montana officials and researchers outline a summer program of geological studies funded by the U S Geological Survey Princeton University and the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology In eastern Montana projects cover groundwater gold deposits and mapping while Libby Pioneer Red Lodge and Powder River areas receive attention from various teams The work aims to boost economic welfare ahead of railway coal transport developments involving Alaska projects and potential revenue changes.
A historical column notes dog foods marketed for prize canines mimic human diets with brands blending beef cereal cod liver oil and shredded wheat. It lists feeding guidelines for breeds like Newfoundland and Great Dane and urges varied vegetables while avoiding potatoes.
Attorney General L A Foot ruled that property purchased with U S compensation funds held by an incompetent World War veteran and his legal guardian is exempt from taxation in 1931 by constitutional provisions rather than a new act. The advisory came as Cascade County officials asked about a last legislature exemption for guardians of incompetent veterans or minor dependents.
Legal notice in Beaverhead County Montana in the Fifth Judicial District regarding the estate of Jasper Nelson deceased. Court action in the district court invites claims and requires filing by a specified deadline. Names and exact deadlines are provided in the notice within the official court records.
Court orders J William Nelson executor to sell up to all real estate of Jasper Nelson deceased to pay debts and admin costs. Interested parties must appear August 17 1931 at 10 am in Dillon Montana to show cause why sale should not be granted. Publication in The Dillon Examiner for two weeks.
The Beaverhead Board of County Commissioners filed the Preliminary Budget for 1931 1932 on July 26 1931. It will be open for inspection until August 5 1931 when a final budget hearing occurs at 10 a m in the Courthouse Dillon Montana. Taxpayers may attend and be heard before the budget is approved and appropriations set. Albert E Baker Clerk of the Board.
U S Land Office Great Falls Montana May 22 1931 notice that William H Billings by T B Gilbert his attorney in fact filed for patent for Gamma Lode Mining Claim Sur No 10669 in section 22 T128 R11W Muddy Creek District Beaverhead County Montana with 20481 acres area 4669 in conflict leaving 16812 acres claimed adjoining Sur Nos 10626A Black Boy and Big Boy Lodes First publication May 27 1931 last July 29 1931 M D Nicholson Register
The case concerns Bert, acting as attorney in fact, filing for a patent on the Kates Lode Mining Claim Sur No. 10668 in sections 21 22 27 28 T 12 S R 11 W Muddy Creek district Beaverhead County Montana. The notice to apply was posted May 9 1931. the original location is in Book 86 Lode Locations page 301 and describes a 16 873 acre claim with adjoining Alabama Lode Sur No 10626A.
To Mary Ritschie and To Whom It May Concern: description covers 560 acres in Beaverhead County Montana including various fractions across Sections 2 3 10 11 Township 14 South Range 4 West. Sold July 14 1928 for 14.89 with due now 95.33 plus costs. Redemption expired July 14 1931. Assignees Ira C Kennedy and Clayton T Kennedy will apply to the County Treasurer.
William H. Billings by T E Gilbert attorney in fact seeks patent for Alpha Beta and Delta Lode Mining Claims designated Sur No 10660 in sections 22 and 27 T12S R11W Muddy Creek Unorganized Mining District Beaverhead County Montana. Location certificates are recorded in Book 86 of Lode Locations pages 297 298 and 298.
The text details Alpha Beta and Delta lode descriptions with corner bearings in sections 22 23 26 and 27 T12 R8 west and R11 west. It lists starting corners and lines with bearings and distances and yields total areas of 20.063 20.250 and 20.492 acres. The combined survey area is 60.805 acres with premises Sur No 106264 Buffalo Black Boy and Big Boy Lodes last published July 29 1981.
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