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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1910
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner dated Wednesday March 16 1910 shows editorial and publication details. E L Poindexter is listed as editor. The paper is registered in Dillon Montana as second class matter under the 1879 act with a yearly subscription price of two dollars.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and offers open inspection of subscription records and mailing lists. The paper emphasizes transparency to advertisers.
A Montana city pride piece praises Dillon as a well governed clean progressive town with low taxes and strong public improvements. It rebuts local critics and urges a constructive outlook to attract new residents and maintain prosperity.
A World To Day magazine piece outlines the financial impact of crime, noting 250 000 criminals never touched by law, organized pickpockets led by lawyers, and a wealthy fixer connected to crimes. It compares this hidden cost to national earnings from wheat 735 million, coal 350 million, and wool data for 1908, highlighting the broader economic drain.
A historic speech outlines annual crime costs in figures. It cites $298 million in sheep thefts and a total of $1.373 billion, highlighting debt, imports, and livestock values to show crime's burden on the nation. It notes $106.9 million in merchandise imports saved if crime ended for eight months and that crime costs run over $100,000 per hour.
Frank and Ed Kellan visited Dillon on Saturday while Earnest Brothers saw his mother there on Monday. The Currie infant died Saturday and was buried Sunday. John Thomas left for Ogden with his son Wilfred to start an apprenticeship. A crew began track and coal chute construction in Lima Sunday and Monday. T. B. Landers looked over winter ice damage on Bedrock river meadows. The grand lodge visit to Kiva Boardman No. 8S included initiation and banqueting with decorative flowers. C. E. McGinnis suffered severe burns while calking a flue. Dr. Ford treated him and he was taken to Salt Lake on No. 2 with his wife and D. T. McKnight.
Miss Agnes Madson will leave this week for her home. Miss Marguerite Mahoney entertained at a canread Saturday evening. Friday evening Misses Iva Miller and Beanie Dunlevy entertained at a spread. Mrs. Albin, sister of Miss Betsie Dunlevy, is visiting at the dormitory. Miss Nellie VanCleve will leave soon for Canyon Creek where she has secured a ai hoc. Misses Hatel and Bishop visiting friends in Hutte until after Easter. Miss Ella Fairigan returned to her home in Missoula due to illness. Miss Bertha Short visiting the Normal this week. she attended school here last year. The Prep class received invitations from Prof. Monroe for Friday evening. Captains are being elected by the nations gymnasium classes for Field Day in the spring. Each captain.
The Prep class elected Fay Gassaway as captain and the Juniors chose Tessie Poindexter. Miss Etta Brainard hosted Missea Kermode Wilson Bondergon and Griffin in her room. Ming Florence Olson entertained in the dormitory with Misses Maxwell Mahony Gorman and Marvin. Convocation featured the junior music class under Miss Hatch performing two songs and Prof. Finch speaking about conditions in Guatemala with his experiences.
Personal property at the Stock Yards Dillon Montana Saturday March 19 1910 begins at 1 o clock p m includes a span black gelding two year old trotting stallion three yearling colts one fast pace pacer three draft mares chickens rain wagon sulky plow walking plow harrow disc harrow disc drill McCormick mower rake grindstone binder two sets harness and other articles. Terms cash under 10 dollars eight months on bankable paper for larger sums. C A Smiths Auctioneer.
Enoch J. Price sues Hannah Madeira in the Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County Montana for one hundred sixty dollars for attorney services rendered between January 1 1909 and March 1 1910 at the defendant's request. Defendant must answer within twenty days of service or a default judgment will be entered. Publication notice dated March 16 1910.
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