Dillon Examiner March 26 1902 edition
The Dillon Examiner is published weekly in Heavenhead County with editor F C Kress. Subscription price is 6n per year in advance. This issue is dated Wednesday March 26, 1902.
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
2
The Dillon Examiner is published weekly in Heavenhead County with editor F C Kress. Subscription price is 6n per year in advance. This issue is dated Wednesday March 26, 1902.
The article discusses tax reform efforts in Montana led by political parties and calls for action at the upcoming convention. It notes interest in relief for overburdened real estate holders and involvement of the governor and legislature in considering the tax commission report. It also mentions a recent downturn in the beef cattle market and several cattlemen failing to sell.
The writer notes that prices may climb to February levels but views this as unlikely in the near term. They recall beef cattle selling around 52.50 dollars per head or higher, calling those prices satisfactory and urging cautious cattlemen to have acted when opportunity arose.
Census figures place Montana first in wool production and Wyoming second. Experts warn mountain ranges have reached carrying capacity, and any future sheep growth must come at the expense of cattle and other livestock interests, possibly ending Montana’s cattle aid.
The text extols Dillon as a growing center with a thriving economy and strong prospects. It predicts Dillon will become a leading regional supply hub, with a population reaching around 4000, supported by its advantageous location and expanding industries.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss library funds and a mayoral event with references to public money and actions by city officials. The legible entities include Archer Us Estientes Veeterday Mayor White and mentions of Lib is and Libis. details are garbled and specifics uncertain.
The readable content is a jumbled OCR fragment with many garbled words and no coherent events or names. It does not contain a clear person, place, organization, or date to summarize into a factual news item.
Fragmentary text describes community happenings in Lima and Oregon pShort Lese. Mentions include dances in Lima, March 4, and various local persons with limited legible details.
An unreadable OCR segment mentions Buffalo and Chicago in a garbled account. References to a court, Henry Lake, and various disjointed names appear amid stray phrases. The text lacks coherent events or clear outcomes.
Sheriff Jack Conley arrived from Anaconda after M L Fisher known as Rosa Fisher was arrested on a grand larceny charge. Fisher allegedly received funds from Kate Sullives of Anaconda for a dark town companion, pleaded, and implicated Juin in misappropriating the money. Conspiracy and arrests follow as cases continue in town.
A Friday evening exhibit hosted by the State Notpial featured Miss Hilleian as organizer and Miss Hiustistian delivering a paper on art. The program included vocal music and instrumental pieces, with cost covered for attendees and several notable artworks displayed by local artists.
County Commissioner Dr Me Keigbht and Chairman Fiver plan talks on Frying Pen basin bridge. Mr Oliver visited Friday to inspect the 8 foot long 013 bridge and discuss replacement after locating rotten beams.
Special correspondence from Willis notes visits and social calls. Christian and Matt Reichle of Washington DC visit their sister Mrs F Young for weeks. George Beehrer and nephew Carl Beehrer visit Melrose. WK Robison teacher at Beehers spends weekend at Melrose. Woodside daughter Mero visits Dillon. Beaver and PW Beaver spend days Zeigler Springs Ma. Underward at Spencer Idaho visits Chinnem bloodhood a few days. Sossoren and Julius Hartwig visited Dillon last week.
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