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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1917
Page
10
Sheriff notes busy inspection of coyote pelts as hunters rush to claim the old bounty of 3 dollars before it drops to 2.50 next month. Many seek quick payouts, while others obtain skins through questionable means.
Dr. F W Taylor of Harvard Medical School says infantile paralysis rising in the United States and Scandinavia next summer may be worse but questions infectious spread. He favors insect transmission and critiques strict quarantines as overdone. The disease often hits rural areas, affects rich and poor, with simultaneous family cases and unclear incubation.
There is no doubt prices of materials will keep rising and manufacturers will be forced to announce another price increase within the next few weeks or months. The article argues ongoing cost pressures will push auto prices higher across the industry.
The measure forbids serving beverages with meals and targets rooms used for lewd acts or gambling. It becomes effective immediately awaiting Governor Stewart's signature for H B 211 introduced by Lewis and approved by both houses late in the Fifteenth assembly. A clause on wine rooms is buried in the text.
Richard H. Scott, vice president of Reo Motor Car, says firms once able to prepay for two years now face expired contracts and higher costs. He cites raw material shortages, rising wages, doubled machinery values, and coal costs. If conditions do not improve, Reo plans price hikes and others may follow.
Miss Marian Fergus of Dillon, Prof. R. H. Petllion of Bozeman, and Dr. N. E. Smith of Missoula joined Chancellor Edward C. Elliott in Helena to review a plan to stabilize the business end of the University of Montana. They noted increased attendance and a successful new term in 1917.
Notice of publication from the U S Land Office Helena Montana dated February 27 1917 states Patrick O Connell of Apex Montana filed for Commutation Proof to claim land described in his April 4 1914 homestead entry No 09684 NEC section 19 township 5S range 8W Montana meridian. Hearing before Fred Rife Dillon Montana on April 10 1917 with witnesses Eugene F Selleck Alexander Sutherland Walter H E Stenson and Peter G Nelson. 3015 Jos Oker Register.
Notices filed for final proof and three year or five year grazing and public works bids. Land entries include BE Hollman Dell and others with court dates in Dillon Montana. grazing permits for Beaverhead National Forest. bids sought for road machinery and road equipment for Dillon City with March deadlines. Figures include Nos 08018 06127 08241 and 2714 2813.
The sheriff announces a sale in the case Chas Mikus plaintiff against Frank B Felt defendant. The sale will take place on March 30 1917 at 11:00 AM at the front door of the courthouse in Dillon Bea County.
The sheriff of Beaverhead County Montana announces sale of a one fourth interest in several quartz lode mining claims in the Elkhorn mining district Beaverhead County including Red Top Red Top No 2 Idanha Idanha No 2 Aspen Aspen No 2 Boston Boston No 2 Central Tunnel Site Central Tunnel Site No 2 White Seal Grotto Dubius and Leap Year. Terms of sale cash. Dated March 5 1917. C W MAN Sheriff of Beaverhead County. By O C Gosman Undersheriff.
Alfred M. Whitney of Blaine Montana files for three year proof to establish land claims on sections 17 18 township 6S range 6W and NENW section 20. Carlton C Overton is questioned for lack of residence and improvements. notice requires answer within twenty days after fourth publication. Publications dated February to March 21 1917.
Flor ence Ames administratrix of the Howard M. Aimes Jr estate of Armstead Montana filed notice of intention to make final proof for Desert Land Entry 07858 in section 32 township 10 south range 10 west Montana meridian before John R. Porter Redrock Montana on the 17th day of January 1916. The clerk of the district court Dillon Montana is the notice recipient with witnesses John F. Mullen Armstead Robert J Dansie Armstead and Lee Hand Red Rock.
Notice that Mary A Vance of Lima Montana who filed Desert Land Entry No 07078 for E Y N W Y R Y SW Y WR N E Y WR S E Y X section 28 township 14 south range 7 west Montana meridian has filed intention to travel before Frank A Hazelbaker U S Commissioner Dillon on October 3 1916. Sherman W Vance Lester Ruffner Gertrude Burt Amelia Ruffner all of Lima Montana. 27th Jos OKER Register.
Department of the Interior Land Office in Helena Montana notices Carlton C Overton of Twin Bridges Montana that Clarence L Corrin of Apex Montana filed January 16 1917 a corroborated contest to cancel Overtons Homestead Entry Serial No 010136 filed June 24 1914 for WY%NEY EXNWH section 24 township 5 S range 8 W Montana meridian grounds for contest listed.
A. L. Stone of Dillon Montana declares sole ownership and operation of a Dillon business for purchasing and wholesaling gasoline kerosene and lubricating oils under the name Pennsylvania Oil Company. Notary public W A Graeter witnessed on February 28 1917. Commission expires December 14 1918.
The Montana Bea verhead County District Court summons Charles Davis to answer Geo. E. Baker's complaint on a 1912 promissory note for 135 dollars with interest and attorney fees. Defendant must file an answer within twenty days or face default judgment. Filed February 21, 1917 by Clerk Fred Rife. Robison and Miller, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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