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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1929
Page
1
Former Dillon resident P. E. Poindexter died in Los Angeles after a long illness. The longtime figure in the Dillon community moved to California years ago and was well known for his public service. He passed away on Wednesday, as tributes pour in from friends and colleagues.
The Elks Lodge 1554 BPOE plans its first dance Saturday July 20 at Dillmont Park. The entertainment committee led by Exalted Ruler Terry Browning and members including Albert Baker Homer Faust and trustees outlined plans to make the event a premier entertainment of the season with attendance limited to Ellis and their wives or lady friends.
Philip E Poindexter longtime Dillon resident died in Los Angeles after a long illness He was born in Shasta County California and moved to Dillon in 1880 He was active in Masonic organizations and former deputy state auditor before working as a bookkeeper at the Dillon Examiner Funeral services were held in Los Angeles with interment there The family noted travel by motor and plans for services in Dillon were mentioned.
Homas E. Gilbert and George R. Baker were elected delegates to represent Beaverhead post of the American Legion at the state convention in Havre. They were chosen at a Sugar Bowl cafe banquet on Thursday evening with Jesse Gray and J. C. Fuller as alternates.
A. C. Gruwell, prominent Dillon resident and former deputy sheriff, has been appointed by President Hoover as postmaster of the Dillon office to succeed J Fuller. His nomination went to the Senate for confirmation last Thursday, and he is expected to assume duties after approval. Gruwell previously managed the Republican county headquarters and has been active in county affairs.
Beaverhead county ranchers are asked to attend a meeting at the Beaverhead county high school tonight to discuss plans for a war on weeds this summer. W. J. Biernum, county weed commissioner, will lead. L. B. Kurtz of Montana State College extension service will speak.
The Dillon Examiner announces a contest for all Beaverhead county children under sixteen to win free tickets to the Al G Barnes five ring circus on July 3. New six month subscriptions earn a $1.25 ticket admitting to all three attractions, with a half year subscription granting three major show passes if the seller is a new subscriber.
AIG Barnes Circus visits Dillon at the Athletic Field on Wednesday July 3. The show features pony riding chimpanzees and a large animal act demonstrating the circus entertainment value amid a playful note about education impacting one act named Anatole.
Four tons of black powder and dynamite were used to blast a large cliff in Beaverhead canyon south of Dillon to clear space for a state and federal highway between Daly's Spur and Dillon. Dozens of spectators arrived by car to watch the blast, some cars receiving damaged fenders and windshields from flying rock.
Beaverhead chapter appeals for 400 to aid Wibaux flood relief. Local donations funded by B N Stevenson and Georgia Mathews. past drives for Mississippi flood relief show prompt support. Also notes the death of Monida matron Ottilie Hallas born 1849 in Marburg and burial in Lima with Rev. Simons officiating.
Rutherford Dunn of Black Forest Nebraska visited Dil lon last week after returning from the Jackson Hole country. He traveled to the area and reportedly met local residents during his stay.
Orrie Nyhart, son of Mr. and Mrs. J L Nyhart of Blaine, was ill with spotted fever after being bitten by a tick at the Centennial cattle drive. He improved while under the care of Dr. Free of Dillon. This marks the first confirmed spotted fever case in the area.
A. R. Jacobs president of Missoula First National Bank married Miss Mabel Martin of Missoula in a quiet Spokane ceremony Friday. Theodore Jacobs, son of the groom, reported the couple’s marriage.
Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday July first. All claims must be filed with the County Clerk by Saturday June twentieth. Emerson Hughes flew to last Saturday evening trip in his Waco plane, watched by Survantus Kerr.
Outside communities plan floats for a big celebration parade with awards totaling 250 dollars. The Butte Mines Band will lead the procession as the main feature.
A Dillon Montana Independence Day program runs from dawn to near dawn with bombing bursts at 6 am and a free dance at Dillmont Park ending at 2 am. Highlights include a bevy of parades, a blind bogey golf tournament with a $50 prize, a 10:45 am band concert by Butte Mines, and $300 in fairgrounds prizes for sports contests.
Heavy showers last weekend brought needed moisture to Beaverhead County crops and irrigation streams. Shearing resumed Monday after a brief delay. Roads benefited in some areas while others suffered from saturated conditions.
A new state and federal highway section north of Dillon was opened last Friday to traffic. It runs from North Montana street to the Beaverhead river bridge, following the old road briefly before a straight line to the bridge. Grading continues along most of the route toward Apex.
San Francisco authorities report Harry Archer, believed wanted for parole violation, is held in the county jail after arrest by Chief Nelson and City Officer Gordon. He received a 90 day sentence for stealing a watch and was identified by a circular received by Chief Nelson.
ISCOMS new Masonic temple at Wisdom was dedicated with ceremonies last Saturday. Hundreds of Masons from surrounding cities attended and an initiation by the Knights of Birmingham followed Saturday night. The structure replaces the burned prior temple and honors Dillon and local Masons.
R. W. Donaldson spent a few days last week in Dillon while traveling from Spokane to Yellowstone Park for the summer. Mrs. Edgar Rife, recently at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, returned home in the evening.
W. I. Daw and J. E. Burdick of Wisdom were fined 300 dollars each by Judge Henry G. Rodgers after pleading guilty to gambling charges in district court yesterday. They were arrested Saturday night in Wisdom by Sheriff W. C. Orr and Deputy D. C. Wampler. Jack Duffy was fined 50 dollars in justice court Monday on disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after an alleged Saturday altercation with City Officer Charles Bourquin in which he struck the policeman.
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