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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1926
Page
7
The Dillon Examiner records show the paper entered September 20, 1902 at Dillon Montana as second class matter under the 1879 act. All editorial and business management correspondence should be addressed to the newspaper.
The training school's annual kite contest will be held Friday April 2 with sixth to eighth graders competing. Pupils have already begun work on their high flyers as the event mirrors the state basketball tournament for schools.
Under the same rules as last year, three prizes of 5 3 and 2 dollars will go to the best kites. Judges listed are W A Graeter Joe Wedum and George Dart. Prizes donated by C B Blinn and A F Waldorf.
The skating rink on South Dakota street has been abandoned and the buildings removed. Dillon’s short winter limited skating but the rink was popular and well managed. Baseball diamonds around the city are becoming active as spring arrives with several impromptu games on the sand lots.
Marion Davies shifts from historical to broad comedy in Zander the Great a Cosmopolitan Metro-Goldwyn release playing at the Hartwig theatre. The film adaptation by Frances Marion from Salisbury Field’s stage play features Harrison Ford Holbrook Bunn Harry Myers Hobart Bosworth and others to lively audience reaction.
Today's Rotary club luncheon features talks by Roy Forrester Dr W H Stephan John B Somers Bruce Hollister and Terry Browning on Recreational Opportunities of Dillon A T Peterson chairs Miss Nellie Cecil and Margaret Pimperton with Miss Vivian Robe provide musical program
Dr W H Stephan physician and surgeon now located in the Poindexter block over Dillon Dry Goods company entrance on Idaho or Bannack street. Phone 125.
On the first Monday in April 1926 an election will be held for Alderman in Dillon Montana for wards one through four. Polling places include Episcopal Guild hall City hall Metlen hotel and Red Star garage with judges and clerks named for each ward. Polls open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dated March 17 1926 City Clerk W G Gilbert.
Notice dated March 16 1926 informs Dillon Montana residents that personal property taxes for 1926 are due at the County Treasurer’s office. It explains that if unpaid within thirty days from the notice, the sheriff is appointed as a deputy to seize and sell the property. Residents not receiving a notice are urged to contact the treasurer. mailing dates count toward the deadline. Bertie Mathews is the County Treasurer.
Sealed proposals addressed to the Beaverhead County Clerk of the Board will be received until 10 o'clock on April 6 1926 for building several bridges. One steel bridge with concrete floor, 16 foot roadway, 100 feet long, over the Big Hole River is described.
Beaverhead County Montana invites bids for two steel bridge projects in the Big Hole basin and Armstead. Separate bids required with 5 percent certified checks, plans available from the Clerk or County Engineer George R. Metlen, bonds equal to total contract price, and foreign corporations barred unless properly registered. Bids opened and read publicly. right to reject any bid reserved.
Delinquent tax sale on January 20, 1930 valued 110 acres in Section 8 Township 1 North Range 13 West Beaverhead County Montana. Amount sold for $16.96, now due $77.07. Redemption expired January 21, 1923. Board of County Commissioners will apply to County Treasurer for deed on April 10, 1926. Dillon Montana. John J Baker clerk.
Stephen Kambich brings an action against John Hand Julius Hartwig and Ida Hand. Probate sale set for March 19 1926 at 2 pm at the Dillon Montana courthouse front door. Property includes Lot 4 and half of NW quarter Section 4 and Lot 1 of Section 5 Township 4 South Range 9 West containing 170.57 acres with water rights. Cash terms. Sheriff D F Mooney signs. Deputy A C Gruwell.
In Beaverhead County Montana the court directs all interested parties to appear March 27 1926 at 10 am in Dillon to show cause why Annie E Nelson administrator should not be granted an order to sell the real estate of Wm. H. Stinson deceased at private sale. The order will be published in the Dillon Examiner for four weeks.
In the Matter of the Estate of Martha Elizabeth Spearin deceased the executor will sell at private sale for cash and subject to court confirmation on Saturday March 20 1926 or after. Sale follows an order dated February 16 1826 issued by the named court.
In Beaverhead Montana Eugene Miller deceased left no will and Annie E Nelson is administratrix. Martha Elizabeth Spearin seeks right to residue of Miller estate claiming rights through a prior agreement. The complaint asks for a decree declaring her entitled to all estate after debts and expenses and for distribution of the residue to her, with costs. The case cites dates 1912 1919 and 1925 and names several Miller heirs. The District Court Clerk is Fred Rife.
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