Dillon Examiner Official Paper of Beaverhead County
The Dillon Examiner serves Beaverhead County as the official county paper providing local notices, public records, and community news in a concise, period-appropriate style.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1905
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner serves Beaverhead County as the official county paper providing local notices, public records, and community news in a concise, period-appropriate style.
The notice shows the paper printed on Wednesdays with editors F C Kress and B L Poindexter. It states Dillon Montana mailing registration from 1902 and a subscription price of 2 dollars per year in advance. It notes mail delivery continues until an order to discontinue is received and arrears are paid.
The Dillop Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead county. Subscription records and mailing lists are open to advertiser inspection. Wednesday March 29, 1905.
Montana readers hear of the Chicago grand jury investigation into the Beef trust with notes on the Big Six and Swift Armour Morris National packing firms. The report and statements by Mr Russell are cited as context for broader trust control over cattle hogs beef and by products. Local notices mention Laura Jenkins gold medal at the WRC and school activities.
College notes report boys running on campus and a rising interest in vocal music led by Prof Luce who aims to form a glee club next month. Some grades arrived and students are seen in dormitories. A field meet with Beaverhead County High School is hoped to aid students traveling to Missoula. A dorm Sunday musical entertained visitors and provisions for a basement gymnasium are planned for basketball use.
A Chicago grand jury is urged to scrutinize a Garfield report alleging that meat by products are excluded from profit calculations. The critique argues the real profit per steer slaughter is higher and accuses trusts of intolerable methods. The writer oddly compares trusts to pirates and suggests naval action.
Wisdom edition by John N. Armstrong earns praise for its improved quality and thorough coverage of Big Hole basin news. Editor Armstrong is commended for producing an excellent local paper filled with community updates.
Local Dillon residents saw C E Farl a prominent Wisconsin merchant during a visit this week. The trip highlighted regional commerce and social ties between communities.
The article reports on a political caucus where Wm J Cushing won the police magistrate seat by one vote over Charles Conger. Ward caucuses nominated aldermen J W Morton O M Best and W C Orr in the first ward and Wm J Phillips in the second ward. Alderman Knapp won the third ward contest over Wim M Knapp by six votes. The caucus is seen as endorsement of the current city government.
Notice of nominations from Beaverhead County Montana lists candidates for school trustees to be elected in April 1905. For two year term: B F White, Clarence H Strowbridge, Goodwin T Paul. For one year term to fill deceased O K Paul: G R Featherly. Signed March 20 1905 by B F White chairman and A L Badcon secretary.
A compilation of warranty deeds, quit claims and a patent recorded for properties near Jackson Dillon and Wisdom. Names include Frank X Carrier Albert Cozad C R Brown Mrs J F Rhodes Owen Ellis Ethel Rhodes Jesse F Rhodes John Moran Samuel Patterson A West Eliza Hungate A S Rife Fred Dingley Wm Dingley Roxey Cozad James A Murray and others. Also notice of estate administration for Robert H Selway with four months for claims. Local authorities: Beaverhead County Montana. First publication March 15 1905.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces a change for its sleeping cars on the Southwest Limited between Chicago and Kansas City. White counterpanes or bed spreads replace heavy wool blankets during warm weather, with blankets kept in reserve for cooler nights. The update aims to boost passenger comfort and offer a more inviting bed.
Notice to creditors of Rachel M. Orr deceased. Administrator Earnest Orr invites claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication to the Dillon Montana law office of J B Poindexter, Beaverhead County. First published March 29, 1905.
Estate of Philip Shenon deceased requires creditors to exhibit claims with vouchers within four weeks to administrator J. B. McKinney at his Dillon Montana office Beav erhead County. Dated March 27 1905. First publication, March 29 1905.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.