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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
4
E. L. Poindexter editor notes the paper was entered September 20 1902 in Dillon Montana as second class matter under the 1879 act. Subscription price is 2 per year in advance and mailings continue until a definite order to discontinue and arrears are paid.
Montana shows a revived surge of settlement and farming as land values rise across the state. Prices climb from $40 to $1,000 per acre in counties like Ravalli Missoula Flathead and Gallatin as irrigation and fruit production attract settlers and investors eager for new opportunities. Demand spreads from Bitter Root Yellowstone and Gallatin valleys to central Montana with new homesteads and dry farming taking hold.
Ajax Noyes of Helena watched the sale as Ed B Roe of Bedrock sold stock with a satisfied smile. K Mark of St Paul stood as the new auctioneer and impressed. A crowd packed the secretary's stand when it toppled, luckily no injuries. Manager C A Smith hustled on crutches to keep the event moving. About 200 attended, with 25 from out of town buyers. Chester Gilbert and Ike Edinger drew spectator interest while Philip Anderegg kept the records.
The Rocky Mountain Husbandman notes rising land prices spur irrigation and reclamation work nationwide. Vigorous activity at homestead offices and on railways reflects optimism and a belief that the good times are near as Montana communities feel renewed cheer.
The March issue explains the Emmanuel Movement started by Doctor Worchester in Boston’s Emmanuel Church. It links religion and medicine with physicians and ministers working together to aid suffering, now spanning seventy five churches.
The Dillon sale drew Madison County representation with buyers such as Max Lauterbach L C Edwards Mr Wilcomb T F Jenkins Frank Swartz Guy Higgins Fr P Ruby and Henry Hansen of Los Angeles a familiar figure at Dillon sales. The three New Departure teams, all black and beautiful, sold for 315 255 and 270 to Elza Smith Hunagaker of Beaverhead Ranch and J E K Morse respectively.
Walter Taylor, foreman for the John Lovell interests, returned from Salt Lake and Utah purchases after nearly a month away. He notes heavy snow and cold, and Montana sunshine seems appealing again. In Wisdom, Mrs. Hannah Holmangen and Mr. Warren Blagler wed at the Baptist parsonage.
Announcement from C K Wyman Supervisor Beaverhead National Forest Dillon Montana sets application deadlines for grazing cattle horses and sheep in 1909. Cattle and horses must file by April 1 1909 and sheep by April 15 1909. Full grazing fee details and blank permits available on request.
The owner will receive sealed bids for the entire 920 acre ranch on Blacktail Creek four miles south of Dillon Beaverhead County Montana. The property includes improvements and water rights with Peter Wilson ranch. Bids must be cash with a $500 certified check. bids open March 20 1909 at the owner’s residence. Mary Wilson dated March 2 1909. The owner reserves the right to reject any bid deemed unsatisfactory.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7 30 p m Catholic Mass schedule includes Low and High Mass times on specific Sundays across Dillon Lima Melrose Hovee Prairie Dell and Willis with weekday devotions and pastor Rev D Foley noted Church notices reflect local parishes and pastors
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