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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1896
Page
5
Local Utah Northern timetable items mix with brief town notes. Mentions J E Morse on business to Lima, A V Clark in town, Scearce and Arthur’s promotions, new perfumes and cigars, and multiple visits by ranchers and merchants. Weather notes cite a cold snap. district court term opens soon. seeds and groceries promoted. electric light outages dampen service. real estate appraisers adjourn.
Jerry of Beaverhead and Connor a teamster were involved in a violent incident on Railroad avenue. Jerry attacked his wife with a butcher knife, inflicting severe head wounds, and Corcoran was injured trying to intervene. Jerry then cut his throat and was captured. both he and his wife were treated by doctors and jailed pending charges.
Alph Decker from Red Rock joined Sheriff’s office to arrest three boys who stole three horses saddles and bridles in Red Rock. The youths were found in Ryan's canyon dugout and jailed after a preliminary exam before Justice McGough. Ages near nineteen or younger. Names Frank Tl George White and Doe Walker reportedly from Great Falls. One admitted escape from Milesbury reform school.
State Architect J C Paulsen arrived from Helena to meet with rural school board officials on heating and ventilation upgrades for the state normal school. He lauds a Ligandeel visit for useful ideas and says the proposed system will be modern and cost neutral, with no additional building expense.
The county board approved officer reports and bonds, ordered the Davidson bridge rebuilt, accepted road supervisor resignations, and rejected a petition for a new supervisor. Delinquent taxes and school funds transfers were discussed as legal actions and custody orders moved through the courts.
Stockholders of the Dillon National Bank met to accept cashier R J Moore in resignation after reporting all deposits paid. The board extended thanks for his faithful conduct and outlined changes including Edwin Norris handling rents and other bank matters. Additionally the town reports on Sabbath school aid, city ordinances, construction updates, and local business notices through Helena and Madison County.
A largely attended Argenta city hall meeting outlined a plan to has a route for a new road. Residents, with Argenta and Bannack backers, will petition county commissioners for permission to open the road and fund the road's construction via private subscriptions while the county covers the Beaverhead river bridge.
The district court clerk will serve two to four years after election. Section 4315 of the political code sets township officers other than ministers to be elected at the yearly general election and every second year thereafter.
J A Westy of Gibbenesville Idaho traveled to Butte last Friday where he met Senator Sevateen and ex Secretary Wilt. They will supervise an expedition to examine the Ditch Creek Placer mining properties six miles below Gibbenesville on Hughes Creek. If findings support claims the properties may be developed under Westly's management.
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