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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
4
The notice states Henry FP Crittenden is managing editor and that the paper is issued from Dillon Montana as a second class publication under the 1879 act. It indicates regular mailing to subscribers until further order and arrears are paid with a price of 2 dollars per year in advance.
The Dillon Examiner declares it offers the largest paid circulation in Beaverhead County and invites advertisers to inspect its subscription records and mailing lists.
The article traces Langley as a pioneer whose flying machine failed on its launch, later vindicated by Glenn Curtiss with a more powerful engine. It contrasts Langley’s attempt with the Wrights and notes the era’s shipwreck horrors, including the Empress of Ireland and the Titanic, then highlights Montana’s push for a strong Pan Pacific exposition display and county fairs to boost state reputation.
The passage reflects on inventors who die without recognition while their ideas later become realized by successors. It notes a pattern where early pathfinders perish unhonored, while later generations vindicate their theories and bring dreams to fruition.
Local organizers search for a fitting label to distinguish the Beaverhead Whecake county fair. A public call invites ideas to reflect regional heritage and community spirit, with a final naming decision expected after community input.
At the county commission meeting in the courthouse Beaverhead county guests subscribed 500 for a state fair exhibit. Primary election judges were named for Dillon precincts and bids were opened for building more vaultage rooms in the courthouse offices.
The text notes regular routine duties performed and the auditing of bills and accounts. This implies ongoing administrative or financial oversight as part of a formal process.
Dennis Barton a former Dillon resident and barber died at St Joseph hospital in Deer Lodge at 11 o clock Tuesday morning June 2 from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the Episcopal church in Deer Lodge and the body shipped to Dillon for interment at Mountain View cemetery Monday morning at 11. Committal prayers were read by Rev W S Watson at the cemetery.
John Riley Eddie Walsh and John Reed described as strong arm men were arrested Friday night on a robbery complaint by Charles Wilson. Wilson says he was robbed of $829 in the alley behind the Silver Dollar saloon. All three pleaded not guilty in Justice Stahl court and were remanded with bonds set at $500.
R K E O'Brien known as Bob Cole was sentenced to five years in the state prison by Judge Poindexter in the district court last Saturday after passing several worthless checks while posing as a government official in Armstead. He had recently been discharged from the penitentiary, having been convicted in Butte.
The defendant waived the preliminary hearing and reading of the information, and the statutory time for entering a plea and pronouncing sentence. He pled guilty and accepted the fate without protest.
Walter Warren of Twin Bridges announced plans for a June 15 16 horse sale in Twin Bridges. He aims to sell over 800 head with buyers from Salt Lake Butte Miles City and other markets attending. Colonel J M Doyle of South Dakota will serve as auctioneer with 27 years experience.
Miss Agnes Rose Holland married Charles A. Gates at the Nelson residence on Glendale street in this city with Rev. J W Ostrander officiating. A wedding supper followed the ceremony. The bride, formerly of Pocatello, and the groom, a local blacksmith, will reside on Glendale street.
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