Local notes on weddings sales and town news
Local items report a Dillon marriage license issued in Butte to John Robbins and Lettia Clark, and various arrivals, visits, and business in Dillon. Readers learn of upcoming school holidays for teachers institute, promotions by merchants, and repairs to a windmill at the Short Line depot, with multiple short notices across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
John Robbins
Big Hole Basin
Lettia Clark
John G. Willis
Dillon
North Dakota
United States
Oregon Short Line Road
Inter Mountain
Master in Chancery Hears Beaverhead Canal Suit
Hon. Henry N. Blake, former Montana chief justice, arrives as master in chancery to hear the Beaverhead Canal company versus Dillon Electric Light and Power in a water right case now in U S court. Testimony will be taken this afternoon and evening and may run several days as the new management's dispute with the canal company follows a harmonious prelude. R. B. Smith represents the canal, McHatton Cotter and Barbour the defendants, with Cotter in from Helena to protect client interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N., Blake
Beaverhead Canal Company
Dillon Electric Light and Power Company
Henry N. Blake
Montana
Helena
Dillon Electric, Light and Power Company
United States
Knowles
Blake
Electric Company
Canal Company
R. B. Smith
Canal
McHatton, Cotter
Barbour
Cotter
Short Line Engineers Get More Pay
Salt Lake dispatch reports Oregon Short Line trainmen and engineers receive wage hikes effective March 18. Passenger conductors and brakemen gain about twelve percent, freight staff about fifteen percent, engineers slightly less. The raise follows talks between General Superintendent E K Calvin and grievance committees after the men sought twenty percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Oregon Short Line Railroad
E. KE. Calvin
The Rose Maiden Saturday Night at Dillon Theatre
All music lovers are urged to attend The Rose Maiden at the Dillon Theatre Saturday evening. Montana Music Company of Butte will send a piano and pianola for the performance. J. G. Willis will conduct. Tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 am. reserved seats $1, general admission 75 cents. Out-of-town attendees can arrange seats by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Theatre
Weber
Montana Music Company of
Butte
J. G. Willis
Post Office News Store
Pleasant Birthday Social at MBE Church
A birthday social organized by the church youth in the lecture room of the MBE church attracted about 75 young people. Admission was a penny per year of life, allowing each guest to attend his own birthday party, with music and social conversation making the evening enjoyable and financially successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Thomas
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Rubens
M. BE
Hay Hauling to Butte Boosts Local Alfalfa Trade
Terrence Flynn began hauling 200 tons of bright clean alfalfa hay from his ranch to Dillon for shipment to the Butte market. He notes timothy farming is yielding to alfalfa due to lower water needs and higher per acre yields, with hay to be moved as cars become available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will L. Staudaker
Town
John Malescich
Butte
Mr. Malescich
Staudaher
Dillon
Mrs. Staudaker
Terrence Flynn
Dilon
Flynn
Timothy
New Wallpaper Arrives at Hughes and McCaleb’s
8000 rolls of wallpaper in newest designs arrived at Hughes and McCalebs. An earthquake shock was felt last week in several Montana towns causing fears and people to flee upper floors of tall buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes & McCaleb’s
Montana
Staudaher Wins Water Rights Suit in Virginia City
In Madison County the court ruled for George J. Staudaher in a water rights dispute with A. F. Jones. Judge Parker granted Staudaher a prior right of 150 inches from West Creek, Jones 125 inches if available, and denied Jones any damages. Waters from Middle Creek yielded no entitlement to Jones. L. L. Callaway backed Jones. W. S. Barbour for Staudaher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Barbour
George J. Staudaher
A. F. Jones
Parker
Madison County
Virginia City
Staudaher
West Creek
Jones
Staudaker
Middle Creek
Centennial Valley
L. L. Callaway
Barbour
Replevin Suit Over Frame Building in Beaverhead County
Swan Malin sues Frank H. Shafer and Charles J. Shafer in Beaverhead County Montana for restitution or $400 value plus $200 damages for a frame building unlawfully taken February 23 1902. Judgment likely by default if defendants fail to answer within twenty days. First publication March 25 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Shafer
Charles J. Shafer
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
Geo. W. French
Edwin Norris
Plaintiff
Counterfeit $1 Coins Reported in Town
Several counterfeit one dollar pieces dated 1896 appeared in town this week. The bogus coins are poorly made and weigh about half of genuine dollars. They have a greasy feel and are easily detected. About 35 of the spurious coins have shown up at local banks.
Beaverhead Bank Statement of Resources and Liabilities
Montana bank report from Beaverhead County shows resources total 996 823 08 with loans and discounts and other items listed. Liabilities include capital stock 50 000 00 surplus 10 000 00 and deposits totaling 399 332 66 plus notes outstanding and other items. Statement sworn by President B F White on February 18 1903 before a notary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sss Ccccesseeree
U.S
Yiheg Pew Egies
State of Montana
Beaverhad
Lakeview Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
A Lakeview report recounts local social news and travel notes. George Shambow’s friends surprised him at a gathering ending with a lighthearted dinner delay. Mrs. McDougal returns to Monida after visiting Lakeview. Massingill and Metzel travel to Oregon seeking horses for shipment to Canada. The community notes slow valley snowmelt and routine local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Examiner
Lakeview
George Shambow
H. L. Massingill
Albert Metzel
Oregon
Canada
Polaris Week Notes Tie to Local Ranch, Cattle Sale
Miss Anna Marsh and Mr Fero Marsh visited relatives in Polaris and invited Grasshopper friends to an informal evening. Lenkersdosfer and Tash sold all cattle to a Twin Bridges buyer for shipment to Canada. Tom Judge works Tommy Haw claim at Argenta on bond, while the firm travels to Idaho to buy steers. James Mulaney returns to Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Examiner
Polaris
Anna Marsh
Fero Marsh
Pierce Ranch
Horse Prairie
Edmond Marsh
Anna
Lenkersdosfer & Tash
Twin Bridges
Canada
Tom Judge
Tommy Haw
Argenta
Bond
Linkeredorfer & Tash
Idaho
James Mulaney
Dillon
Dillon Montana to Sell 65000 Water Bonds in Auction
City of Dillon Montana will auction 65000 coupon water bonds on May 2 1903 at 2 p m at city hall for cash to highest bidder. Bonds issued July 1 1903 mature in 20 years redeemable after ten years at 5 percent interest semiannual payments in US funds. Proceeds fund water system construction and supply. Population around 2000 valuation figures noted. City clerk announces by order of city council. First publication March 25 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
United States
New York City
Edwin Norris
Notice to Creditors in the Andrew Nelson Estate
The administrator August Wenger calls all creditors and claimants to present vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be filed at the office of W S Barbour in Dillon Montana, for the Beaverhead County estate of Andrew Nelson Deceased. First publication March 5, 2031.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Andrew Nelson
August Wenger
W. S. Barour
Dillon
W. S. Barbour
Pardon Notice for Henry Grabhorn by Montana Board
Montana State Board of Pardons schedules hearing on March 30 1903 for Henry Grabhorn pardoned by the Governor. Convicted of murder in Beaverhead County October 15 1887 and sentenced to life, the case set for public hearing at the State Capitol Office in Helena. Publication to Dillon Examiner on March 18 and 25 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State Board of Pardons
Helena
Mont
State Board of Pardons
Henry Grabhorn
Montana
Mbeaverhaed
State Board
Dillon Examiner
Dillon
County of
Beaverhead
State of Montana
James Donovan
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C. M. Eddy
John Lenkersdorfer
Grasshopper
Kaiser & McCann
Will S. Tash
W. A H. Boatman
Ruby Valley
Free County High School
Teachers’ Institute
J. K. Blake
Hughes & McCaleb
H. A. Butler
S. L. Green
Frank Clark
Lima
Key West
George Kunzman
Dillon, Tr
Peter Anderson
Sage Creek Country
City Shoe Store
Ada Merritt
Salmon
The
Salmon Recorder
Charles Duncan
Andy Gemmell
Sheridan
Bertha Freeman
Boise
W. V. Kingsbruy
Metlen
Happy Moure
Sherman Piano House
Chase& Baker Autobc
Foster
Methodist Aid Society
John Forrester
Charles W. Bridwell
New Medlen Block
Reudy Underwood
Ollie Carleton
Jasper Nelson
P. O. Building
A. J. Noyes
Ajax Ranch
Jasper Nelson’s
P. O
George Edinger
Ike
Carter Ranch
Ingrain
W. C. Bagley
State Normal College
Missoula
George W. Dart
Bannack
George Pollock
Ira M. Toothsome
Henry Hutchins
Hecla
Robert B. Smith
Norris
KE. T. Cox
Dawson
Alaska
Tom Clements
Canada Monday
Maxwell & Co
Robert H. Best
B. H. Dunshee
Trout Creek
French Gulch
Mr. Best
James Humes
Ealh
Mange Society
F. C. Kress
S. D. Hooker
William Barbour
Birch Creek
Dart Hall
George J. Staudaker
Dell
L. Cushing
Anthony French
Couer d’ Allenes
Denver
the Rose Maiden
Geo. J. Staudaher
Swan Malin
First National Bank
Resources
Tures
Chasef
R. V. Sebree
Howard Sebree
E. A, White
Henrys Lake
A. B. Wakefield
Monida
J. E. Blake
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