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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
8
County Commissioners voted in a special session to construct a new jail on the existing site with red sandstone walls and cement floors. Plans by George R. Metlen were accepted, bids due July 8, the structure to be T shaped with a rear cell area and front rooms including kitchen and dining space.
The county board approved new road supervisors for districts including a newly created District No 10 along the Bip Hole river and Quartz Hill road. Appointees include O. Mast Dillon J E Ashworth Argenta P M Sweeney Dell W C Templin Grant H R Paddock Bannack N Sharkey Glendale Quit Owen Bowen Mose Jardine Bristow M C Harrison Jackson The Dodgson Dewey with bonds set at 1000 dollars.
Alois Fesser of Melrose and Magdalena Huber of Dillon were married in a quiet Catholic ceremony by Rev. Father Van den Broeck. The bridal party included Fidel and Anna Huber, and relatives from Butte Willis and Dillon attended. The couple left for a ranch near Melrose, with warm wishes from local friends.
A citizens meeting in Dillon will set plans for a town Fourth of July celebration. Acting Mayor Eliel called the gathering at City Hall to appoint committees and outline the program, aiming for a traditional, community event with strong local participation and festive activities.
J. L. Weiser proprietor of the Dillon brewery was arrested Monday on a complaint by J. P. Tallant for selling liquor to minors. He appeared before Justice Vermillion and faces a preliminary hearing next Tuesday. Weiser claimed minors entered via a window to obtain beer.
Special correspondence from Rochester reports an excursion crowd from Butte to Melrose switching from fishing to a baseball game decided 25 to 2 in favor of Watseca. Local plans for Fourth of July include band, prizes, and a sprinkling system for dust control.
Ward Brothers disposed of the Center and Idaho livery stable last week to J G Irwin who took charge Monday. Irwin, a former Big Hole basin resident, previously ran a Jackson hotel and brings livery and feed experience. He plans building enlargements to expand feed, boarding, and livery services and has ordered new rigs to attract patrons.
Geo. B. Conway and George Bighorn traveled to Hecla today while Charles Vance remains very sick at his Glendale home.
Montana friends of Misa Jean Bishop daughter of John Bishop Dillon pioneer learn she will soon graduate from the University of Wisconsin with high honors She is working on a thesis A Study of the Elizabethan Sonnet excluding Wyatt Surrey and Shakespeare Miss Bishop has won medals and high honors and may go abroad after graduation.
Mr Weiser was released on 250 bonds as the county pursues action after Robison says he has numerous complaints about selling liquor to minors. He intends to thoroughly probe all cases and prosecute offenders to the full extent of the law.
Public meeting of Dillon citizens called for Monday evening at city hall to discuss proper observance of the Fourth of July. Meeting to begin at 8 30 with expected large turnout. Leonard Eliel acts as mayor.
The Catholic ladies of Sheridan present Spy of Gettysburg as home talent from town youth. A Wilkenson rents G A Dew's lodging house. Mr Deno moves into a newly completed log home on the east side. M Blevin travels to Butte to meet his stepdaughter Charlotte Steele returning from Bozeman. Mrs Jos Downie and others plan a short order restaurant in the Arbour store building serving ice cream on Fridays and Sundays.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Dillon Montana city council for furnishing materials and constructing a water works system. Bids due 2:00 pm June 10 1903 with plan and specs at city clerk or Doremus Kelsey Salt Lake City. Time for opening bids postponed to 2:00 pm June 29 1903. Mayor B E White and City Clerk Edwin Norris.
John Wilson once a express agent and Klondike stampede gold hunter spent several days with Dillon friends this week. He currently serves as traveling auditor for the Pacific Express company.
Deer Lodge June 10 Frank Davey manager of the Deer Lodge Electric company was instantly killed this morning during a friendly wrestling bout with 17 year old George Fremont. Fremont gained a hold and threw Davey breaking his neck. The accident occurred in front of the Cash Meat market operated by Fremont's father. Davey was married.
Special correspondence from Glendale notes the birth of a daughter to Freezy La Marche's wife, with mother and child reported well. Mrs Otto Rumberg returns to Hecla after winter visits in Salt Lake City, and Nels Rumberg returns from a ten day Salt Lake City sojourn. Carl Stolle visits Dillon family on Sunday.
The Beaverhead County Board invites proposals for jail construction and heating and plumbing work. Plans are on file with the county surveyor and bids due July 8, 1903 at 10 a.m. Sealed bids must include a 10 percent certified check. envelopes marked Proposal for Erection of County Jail and Proposal for Heating and Plumbing County Jail. The board reserves the right to reject any bids.
Chas Truax of Lima visited last week to finalize a transfer of the 80 acre ranch from the T. B. Bryant estate to Henry Fitter for $2000. The property lies about four miles north of Lima. Lou P. Thomas resigns as deputy sheep inspector and Benjamin Bond is appointed to fill the vacancy by Sheep Commissioner J. P. Murray.
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