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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1911
Page
4
The notice shows E L Poindexter as editor and Dillon Montana as the publication place. It states the paper is published every Wednesday with a 1912 postal registration and a subscription price of two dollars per year in advance. It notes mail delivery continues until an explicit discontinue order is received and arrears settled.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and offers open subscription records and mailing lists for advertiser inspection.
Article discusses soil types for dry farming, favoring sandy clay loam with good moisture retention and easy workability, noting heavy clay and sandy soils are less suitable. Subsoil moisture holding capacity is key to success. Local items mention meetings, sales, arrivals, and events in Dillon and nearby areas.
The twelfth legislative assembly favored generous donations to state schools funds to bolster instruction and facilities. Montana touts its growing network of home schools with rising attendance and stronger recognition across the state.
The state will increase appropriations to Montana’s institutions of learning, ensuring more thorough and satisfactory school work. Educators anticipate more successful careers as state resources support future education.
Week ending March 6 records multiple warranty deeds, quit claims and mining transactions. Notable transfers include Hugh Mooney to Eva Daisy Wilson two Dillon lots, Martha J Allison-Poinkeh to Soren Nelson 160 Big Hole basin acres, and Charles Perry to Theodore Nelson claims in unorganized Montana mining district.
Patent records show 160 acres on Medicine Lodge Creek to D Foster and 100 acres on Little Sheep Creek near Lima to Bart Hungate. Two parcels described include Bench near Dilon.
Leadore reports a new frame bank building 24 by 86 feet planned for lot 18, block 8 at Galena and First streets. The bank aims to have a vault safe and fixtures ready, with promoters in Pittsburg, Gilmore, and Leadore. Edgar Ross of Pittsburg, linked to the Allie mines at Gilmore, traveled to Boise and was linked to G and P railroad extension plans, though details remain unclear.
Dillon Montana schedules regular annual city election for April 8 1911 to elect mayor police judge city treasurer and aldermen for each ward Polls open 8 am to 6 pm at designated polling places Montana Auto Supply Co first ward City hall second ward Emerick house third ward Emerick street Banack street City Clerk Henry R Melton notices issued by City Council
The Dillon city registry opens for qualified voters from March 14 to March 18 with registration hours 2 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. Each day includes the dates, and Friday March 31 offers correction for those unable to register on regular days. Everyone must register to vote.
In the District Court of Montana Beaverhead County a probate is set for March 27 1911 at 10 am to prove the will of Philip H Poindexter deceased and hear Henry T Poindexter and Joseph B Poindexter on letters testamentary. Any interested party may appear and contest. Dated March 7 1911. Clerk F A Hazelbaker.
On April 14 1911 at 10 oclock am the Oregon Short Line Railroad Co will sell at its Dillon Montana freight depot to the highest cash bidder unclaimed freight to raise funds for freight storage and advertising costs including two drills one sand pump two blocks two jacks two clamps three crowbars two boxes of hardware six pieces of pipe two bundles of rope one pulley block. Freight charges 85.68 storage 17.76 and sale costs. Shipped from Forest City NC to L L Hohl Dillon MT unclaimed over 90 days.
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