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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1903
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner notes editor and proprietor F. C. Kress in Dillon Montana with entry date September 20 1902 and second class matter status under federal act. Subscription price is $2 per year in advance.
A Dillon city caucus is called for the coming Monday to nominate a nonpartisan city ticket. The piece discusses urban growth since the 1890s, anticipated needs like water and sewer systems, fire protection, and improved streets. It endorses Gov. White for a second term to complete the water works project.
The Oregon Short Line Railway intends to build a new line from Dillon northeast to the Big Hole river with reduced grades. Civil engineers have surveyed the proposed route near Woodin, near Butte, as the railroad seeks to lower operating costs and increase capacity amid growing traffic.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson predicts that within five years the beet sugar industry will meet U S market demand at about two cents per pound.
Senator Gorman has organized Democratic forces in the Senate and that organization has forced an unwelcome but constitutional amendment onto the Cuban treaty. Wonders can be accomplished by organization.
Dillon city authorities are actively pushing a water works bond proposition toward a successful conclusion. Bonds are advertised for sale on May 2 with expectations of strong demand unless a financial panic arises. Time remains sufficient to complete the system before winter if efforts continue briskly.
A woman phoned the telephone exchange and asked to be notified if her baby cried at Mrs. Blank's while she visited there. The operator, shocked, dropped her gum and told the next eleven callers she was busy.
Captain Shanley formerly of Dillon leads the Salvation Army in Livingston with plans to move to a new hall for public meetings. Lieutenant Rickard will arrive in a few days to assist. Shanley was a former railway switchman and trainman on the Northern Pacific and is known to railroad workers statewide. He asks local cooperation.
Flathead County marked its 10th birthday by relocating all county offices to a new brick and stone courthouse. The three story building houses the courtroom on the top floor and showcases a handsome design.
The closure of Oregon forest reserves prompts the largest state sheep migration to Montana and Idaho ranges. Builders scramble for rail cars as flocks depart. Idaho Woolgrowers secure 60,000 acres in the Blue mountains for a summer range to stock about 30,000 head.
A Golden Rule store showcase organized by Miss Carrie Kirshman and George Wade features a spring opening of millinery. A big wax doll dressed prettily holds an electric light to illuminate the display, with an arch legend "Spring Opening" and artful lettering demonstrating strong window dressing skills.
The Sophomore class elected officers: Wilbur Gilbert president Mae Hansen vice president Pearl Eaton secretary treasurer. Mae Hansen absent last Wednesday for Monahan Young wedding. A V F Q club meeting at Miss Cleo Harrison home with refreshments. Julius Caesar character sketch favors Brutus. Tests planned in Botany and Geometry. Farces in progress by V F Q society. Theta hosted by Miss McDonald at the Rectory. Monthly Physical Geography test held. Freshmen to test in Ancient History tomorrow. Emma Schuler mourns brother’s death. Freshmen studying Dickens Christmas Carol after Marmion. Park County to vote April 18 on a $30,000 bond for a free county high school.
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