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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1903
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner of Beaverhead County announces its publication details and a March 11 1903 issue date. It lists J C Kress as editor and proprietor, notes weekly schedule, entery date in 1902 and subscription price of two dollars per year in advance.
The seventh Democratic legislature adjourned with running expenses around $62,000. Republicans claimed extravagance and incompetence, promising reform. In power, they cut the session to thirty days but kept expenses near $80,000 to $90,000, contradicting their aims and history.
The article notes that the Weather Bureau costs the government 1,250,000 dollars annually to operate while the information is provided freely by local residents, concluding that this is too costly due to the abundance of gratuitous data from inhabitants.
Senator Jas P Murray of this county was elected president pro tem of the state senate. The honor is described as more than a compliment in light of current conditions.
The Dillon city council has formed a special committee to advance the water works question. Engineer Kelsey of Salt Lake City will arrive soon to begin preliminary work, and officials promise no delays as completion is sought within the year.
The Interstate Commerce Commission submitted a report to the Senate in response to a resolution seeking information on all railroad securities. It states the U S total par value at 11 724 035 829 and market value at 8 351 103 523. Capital stock par value 021 364 502 and market 250. The par value figures are given for railway securities nationwide.
Montana adopts a new arid land commission formed by the secretary of state the state examiner and a state engineer appointed by the governor. John W Wade a Helena civil engineer fills the engineer seat. Past commissions produced little work and high costs, so the new panel is hoped to deliver improved results.
Governor Toole vetoed multiple registration bills he deemed harmful to voters in Montana. He described the measures as partisan and unnecessary given local conditions and stated he uses veto power sparingly but will act when required to protect the electorate.
Readers may vote in three elections next month city mayor and aldermen state county high school trustees and Dillon district school trustees. The timing centers on the first Saturday in April under a governor approved law affecting the county and school elections.
The upcoming spring election will decide free textbooks for every district and elect trustees for free county high schools along with district school trustees. Voters must act by the first Saturday in April. notices must be posted fifteen days prior.
The State Normal College executive board met last evening, approving a large bill total and debating the proposed new dormitory wing. If funding holds, the wing would exceed current capacity. Architects may submit plans within two weeks, and the board authorized purchasing equipment for various departments.
The Sophomore-Freshman basketball team practiced Thursday afternoon while the Glee Club’s Friday singing was enjoyed by the school. At the V F Q Club meeting held at Miss Lindfors home last Saturday afternoon the girls planned their upcoming play and future entertainments. Fred Woodworth was absent as he visited Helena. Miss Eola Nicholas broke her injured limb in a Monday morning accident on the way to school and the Freshman class extends sympathy. Theta was entertained Tuesday evening by Miss Herr at the rectory.
Samuel Ashbaugh a Beaverhead County resident since 1866 died at his ranch four miles south of Dillon from acute rheumatism. Funeral in Poindexter cemetery conducted by Rev. R. P. Smith. Survived by a widow and daughter. brother James Ashbaugh in Laurel notified. Born October 9 1827 in Tennessee. Estate valued at 40000 to 50000. Democraft pioneer who aided Montana’s growth. H. Tyree traveled for insurance business then to Salt Lake City.
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