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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1905
Page
4
Official Beaverhead County paper published every Wednesday. Editors and proprietors F C Kress and E L Poindexter. Entered September 20 1902 Dillon Montana second class matter under act of March 3 1879. Subscriptions two dollars per year in advance. Paper mailed to subscribers until orders discontinue and arrears are paid.
The Dillon Examiner proclaims the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and offers advertisers access to subscription records and mailing lists for inspection. Oval Wednesday, May 3, 1905.
The Dillon community should start preparations now for a grand Fourth of July celebration. The Examiner urges a public meeting called by Mayor White within a week to organize funds and attractions, aiming to attract visitors from up to fifty miles and exceed past celebrations.
I Fillon cites assurances from Oregon Short Line officials of a first class depot this year yet no construction has started. Heads of the Short Line have visited Dillon repeatedly, but frost has thawed with no visible work begun. The Examiner warned of a pipe dream and urges action to prevent loss of public faith in the railroad’s promises.
A Century Magazine writer notes Burbank’s regenerated prickly pear cactus, developed over ten years, as a hornless, propagable form capable of transforming barren northwest desert lands into productive gardens and potential wealth for the United States.
An article highlights a regenerated cactus that thrives from tropical to arctic climates. It grows to about ten feet tall in California and yields abundant edible fruit, potentially supporting both humans and livestock. The piece envisions widespread cultivation among arid-region ranchers if the claims hold.
The Shakespeare club held its final season meeting on Saturday. Read and discussed Julius Caesar, staged the Burtus and Cassius quarrel, and debated Was Caesar assassination Justifiable. Officers elected: President Mrs W W Kingsbury Vice President Mrs IT W Poindexter Secretary Treasurer Miss Rife Historian Miss Dorchester. A 13th annual celebration is planned for May 6 at Red Men’s Hall.
Librarian Misa Innes presented the annual report covering May 1904 to May 1905. 13 186 books issued, 551 patrons served, 385 new volumes added including 20 from Gov. B F White, and a $50 Shakespeare club donation. Fines totaled $26.35. Reading and reference rooms show increased use of magazines and periodicals.
Mrs. Kate Holcomb has awarded a contract to A. L. McDonald for a 14 room frame apartment building adjoining her lodging house at Bannack and Washington. The new structure faces Idaho street and will include a two four-room lower floor unit and eight upper bedrooms. A steam heating system, baths, water, and electric lights will serve both buildings, with work begun this week and completion aimed for early July.
May lat 05 notes a six day Dillon visit by Mesdaines Mulany and Pearson, with Mr D Pearson ill. Dr Ryburn attending. George Pyle and bride arrive at Grasshopper. Tom Mulany adds fifty Denver steers to Symonds. Two horses die. wolves killed in Lenkenedorfer field. A herd of steers entered the basin.
In the Big Hole basin, 1,280 acres of Hay Ranch land along Musigbrod creek available for rent. Contact Mrs. Nathan Hobgon at Dillon Montana for details and mailing address.
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