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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1916
Page
1
The report compares county finances for March 1915 and March 1916 noting warrants outstanding and cash on hand. It shows a net decrease of indebtedness for the county funds for the year closing February 29, 1916 amounting to 38,197.87 dollars and a contingent balance of 3,470.27 dollars with 156.36 dollars cash on hand.
Eva St Louis a 20 year old ranch girl and her sister Mandy 14 faced federal charges in Butte for using the mails to defraud. Eva described seeking a husband through correspondence while selling photos, alleging most men lied. Mandy remained in Humane Officer Gilligan's custody with Beaverhead county likely to pursue charges.
Dillon shows growth in city election registration with 1005 total voters, up 64 from last year. Women total 359, ward breakdowns list 231 in ward one, 81 in ward two, 47 in ward three. Presidential primary registration remains open until March 21 for those not yet listed.
C A Green visited Butte Saturday and closed a deal with Preston Nibley of Beaverhead Land Company for 45 irrigated acres of the Beaverhead Ranch at Bond. Green plans to move his family from Butte to the ranch in coming weeks. W R Rice, surveying Beaverhead lands, returned to Chicago to organize a colony of land seekers for Beaverhead lands next spring. Rice praised Montana farming opportunities as superior to the east.
Dr F H Garver of the Normal College spoke to the Good Government club on elections and issues detailing registration, nomination methods, balloting, counted votes and certification. He explained primaries petitions conventions referendums initiatives and Montana’s four statewide elections this year.
Mike Haggerty Jr Henry Young and Fred James were charged with violating state game laws. They were arraigned in justice court pled not guilty with bonds set at 250 dollars each. Two fresh deer skins were used as evidence found in the Haggerty ranch cellar. a third skin disappeared during an officer’s return.
Danish Lutheran services will be held next Sunday March 12 at three in the afternoon at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev Nels Danskov of Sidney Montana.
County Treasurer Fred Rife presents a quarterly financial report to the county commissioners noting all funds are in good condition with the poor fund especially strong and the road fund about twelve thousand dollars better than a year ago. Warrant activity remains low and totals for all funds, including state and district school funds and trusts, are shown with balances and receipts through February 29, 1916.
At a recent regular meeting the council approved polling sites Brundage’s undertaking parlors first ward Metlep hotel basement second ward and city hall third ward. Judges and clerks for each ward were named James Walker Henry Burfiend William Shively Frank Caldwell EB Ostrander F P Harrison J G Erwin F and E Boger R R Price Eda Patrick Cashmore William Spearin Herman Jackson Will Cushing Bert Williams. A permit was granted to Dart Hardware Co to add to their warehouse at Montana and Helena Streets. Several bills were audited and allowed.
Jos. Streng of Ogden died after an elevator incident at the Weber club building. He was among a group descending from the fourth floor when the elevator moved and his head was crushed in the door. Streng, a known wool contractor for Eisman Brothers of Chicago, had strong ties to Dillon sheepmen.
The civil case of Mrs. Mary Heavy against George and Mary Rebich was heard in district court on Wednesday afternoon. The matter was taken under advisement as the plaintiff seeks a temporary injunction to restrain obstruction of a private road or highway claimed by the plaintiff.
A Shakespeare club committee led by Miss Ann Johnson plans observance of Baby Week in Dillon. The nationwide campaign promotes child health, urges public interest, and supports the Kealing Owen bill. The club seeks community input and will place health materials at the library for wider access.
Steve McDonald of Alder R G Bidstrup of Dillon and Frank Landon of this city bought Buick six cylinder cars from Montana Auto Supply this week. R K Robinson of Leadore purchased a Dodge this week. The White House supplies. D L Smith salary 15.00 Mrs L R Free salary 10.00 Union Electric Co lights 12.70 Mary L Innes salary 16.00.
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