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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1905
Page
4
The Weaverhead County official paper announces publication every Wednesday with Editor and Proprietor E L Poindexter and local editor PLC Kress. It notes entry as second class on September 20 1902 in Ditlon Montana and membership price of 2 dollars per year in advance. Subscriptions continue until canceled and all arrears are paid.
The Dillon Examiner proclaims the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead county and offers open subscription records and mailing lists for advertiser inspection. Date shown is Wednesday March 22 1905.
The State Educational Institution executive board approved C. S. Haire of Helena’s plans for the central building of the State Normal College. A $75,000 bond issue authorized by the last legislature will be sold within two weeks. The project aims to provide larger facilities and boost local trade through hiring and materials for construction and grounds improvements.
Republicans praise the Ninth Legislative Assembly for authorizing the attorney general to investigate trusts and combines in Montana. The joint resolution directs civil and criminal action to enforce constitutional and legal provisions, with Kansas adopting a similar measure and funding.
The Kansas legislature allotted $50 000 to assist in the inquiry and prosecution while the Montana legislature cut the attorney general’s expenses to only $400, leaving his office with stamps and stationery and hampering investigations.
The Snake River irrigation dam near Twin Falls began operation adding 271000 acres of irrigated land in Idaho at a cost of 1600000 dollars and potentially 150000 more acres. The St. Louis Globe Democrat calls irrigation a major progressive fact of the era and notes light dawns in the east.
Mrs Forrester and her circle planned a surprise party at the South Washington Street cottage. The Forresters were joined by Rev A A Luce, Mr and Mrs George Ainslee, Mr and Mrs A L Badcon, Mrs Maggie Morae, Mrs Mary Lyons, Mr William Knapp and Prof Losey for an evening of green decor and a lunch from secretly stashed baskets.
Notice to Dillon residents that an expert piano tuner is employed and all work is guaranteed. If your piano needs tuning send your order to Sherman's Piano House at 129 BK Park St Butte Mont and the tuner will call on you when in Dillon.
Effective December 1 1904 storage will be charged on all in bound freight unloaded on platform or in warehouse and on all out bound freight delivered on our platform or into warehouse without a bill of lading. Storage accrues if not removed or billed within 72 hours after unloading with five cents per ton per day. Minimum storage five cents per day per consign ment under 2000 pounds.
A. S. Beardsley has accepted the position as solicitor for the Dillon Examiner and is authorized to collect all accounts and issue receipts. Any favors shown Mr. Beardsley will be appreciated by THE DILLON EXAMINER, F. C. KRESS, Prop.
Thomas M Selway administrator of the estate of Robert H Selway deceased invites creditors and all persons with claims to file them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims should be shown to W S Barbour attorney in Dillon Montana the administrator's office and estate business site in Beaverhead County. First publication March 15 1905.
Architect Haire outlines a two story facility with an oak finished corridor system and a 150 seat library. The second floor features an assembly hall with a 380 main seats and 275 gallery seats, a 55 by 34 foot library, and a 150 student capacity classroom setup. Bids expected in May with roof work planned by November and occupancy targeted for September next year. A state education board meeting will approve plans in Dillon soon.
In Beaverhead County Montana District Court Mary McKinzie sues George McKinzie for divorce on grounds of abandonment severing cohabitation for over five years. summons issued March 22 1905 with 20 day response period. Sheriff's sale features Elie Brothers versus John Schaepe Frank Degenhart August Wenger and Chris Deutschman for sections 20 28 in township 4 south range 16 west.
Court fixes regular term dates for Fifth Judicial District covering Beaverhead Jefferson and Madison counties for 1905. Jefferson county terms begin second Monday in January first Monday in April second Monday in July and first Monday in October. Beaverhead terms begin first Monday in February second Monday in May first Monday in August and first Monday in November. Madison terms begin first Monday in March first Monday in June second Monday in September and first Monday in December. Virginia City Montana dated January 2 1905.
Repossessed instruments including pianos and organs in light wood cases are offered in Dillon and vicinity. E H Sherman advertises several items in fine condition and available on easy payments for the balance unpaid. Address 129 E Park St. 28-6t
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