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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1923
Page
7
The Dillon Examiner lists editorial and business contact details with the editor and office in Dillon. It references the 1902 filing date under the 1879 congressional act and directs all letters to THE DILLON EXAMINER.
The Beaverhead column notes Myra Robbins Koontz wins the big Buick after a contest judged fair by all candidates. Dixie Ripley and Mazie B. Davis concede in good spirit while thanks are offered to Mike and the other candidates for a wholesome campaign. Also mentions W D Ross leaving Undersheriff role and George Pyle's visit to Dillon.
Sixth Group of Bankers oppose the state board action and report a very successful Montana Bankers association meeting in Butte. J H Gilbert and J E Monroe returned with wives. next year’s gathering set for Anaconda. Monroe elected vice president and Jameson secretary treasurer.
Myra Koontz expresses joy at winning the grand capital prize Buick Touring Car. She thanks friends for loyal support and credits the Examiner and Mr. Smith for fair treatment.
A brief notice names Jones of Twin Bridges and Mrs. Frank Wilson of Butte regarding a local matter. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Funeral notices reveal Ira Sanders of Beaverhead County died suddenly after years of rebuilding life post fire losses. Survived by wife, son Vera, daughters Mrs. Ralph Markland and Vashti, brother Charles of Kimball SD, and two married sisters. Out-of-town attendees included Charles Sanders and Ira Grace of Kimball.
Deputy fish warden Tom Edmunds charged Roy Van Skiver and Mrs B F Fro man with fishing without a license last Sunday. Van Skiver forfeited a $25 bond while Fro man paid a $26 fine. Edmunds notes all persons over 15 must have a license.
A notice explains that both women and men must obtain a license to fish with a $25 minimum fine and higher penalties for repeat offenders. The snippet mentions a Butte session where J B Mayfield Warren Stone Dave Smith and Francis Tonrey attended a Modern Woodmen meeting last week.
Sheriff D F Mooney will sell at public auction on June 30 1923 at 2 pm in Dillon Montana the real property in Beaverhead County described as Lots 3 and 4 the east half of the SW quarter and SE quarter of section 18 township 5 south range 8 west containing 313.12 acres more or less in front of the courthouse. Hildebrand and Warren attorneys for plaintiff Glendive Montana.
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