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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
1
Butte announces its first annual county fair alongside a sixteen day race meeting. The Montana metropolis aims to showcase county competitive exhibits matching state fair standards, hoping to attract exhibitors from across the state as Butte cements its reputation for major race meetings.
Florence Conger, an 18 year old from Dillon Ontario born, died after a malignant intestinal sarcoma proved inoperable. She lived in Dillon since infancy and was beloved by many friends and family. The service noted a Presbyterian church funeral and interment at Mountain View cemetery with Dr A B Martin delivering the address.
D. D. Walker, owner of the largest ranch in western Montana, died of apoplexy at the Three Mile House east of Anaconda while traveling from his Big Hole ranch to Dillon with his wife and three employees. He had been a leading stockman and longtime public figure in Deer Lodge and Beaverhead counties, serving as mayor of Anaconda and on the Deer Lodge county board. His death ends a storied career in ranching, politics, and local business.
Gov. B. F. White arrived Monday from Ontario Oregon with 1500 head of yearling steers purchased from local residents. The herd was unloaded at Bedrock and driven into the Big Hole basin to be ranged and pastured until beef age. Ralph White joins to head Highland ranch steer operations. The trip showcased Idaho’s booming growth and new irrigation and rail developments, including hopes for the Butte San Francisco road linking Salmon river country and the Big Hole basin.
Sorgeraa Evans visits Graes for business as the week unfolds with local engagements and meetings noted in town records.
Dr. H. A. Bond appeared last week driving a novel automobile described as a buzz wagon. The vehicle resembles a buggy with high wheels and is said by locals to outpace the bicycle wheel in speed on city streets.
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