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Newspaper

Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1903

Page

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Ajax mining stock touted in Beav erhead County

Articles filed show Ajax mining company with 1,000,000 shares par 1. The Beav erhead county venture promises gold silver copper and lead ore plus mining milling and related ventures. Experts laud ore values with assays from $5.20 to $30.40 per ton and a 73 percent amalgamation return.

Ajax Mining Company J. E. Morse A. J. Noyes William Roe Edwin Norris Treasury B. F. White Lee Mantle A. E. Spriggs B. KE. White J. EK. Morse A. FE. Waldorf Dillon Ajax Big Swamp Creek Big Hole Montana Examiner B. FE. White Beaverhead White Ajdx James Neill Salt Lake City Messrs. Morse Noyes W. H. Harvey Patsey Clark Spokane George DuCharne H. W. Graham Butte Peru British Columbia T. B. Landers Landers East Helena U. S. Assay Boise Delamar Coeur d'Alenes Republic

Sheep Attack on Lauterbach Property Sparks Range Tension

A Twin Bridges dispatch reports unknown assailants shot sixty sheep dead and wounded forty belonging to Max Lauterbach amid cattlemen sheepmen clashes over range use. Authorities vow to pursue the guilty as foreign herds inflame tensions and Lauterbach asserts his peaceful conduct.

Twin Bridges Max Lauterbach Lanterbach

Bozeman Electric Light Deal Sways Franchise Future

B J Fine secures stake in Bozeman electric light and power firm as Gallatin Light Power and Railway Co is sold to New York capitalists for about 75000. May 29 special election will decide if the franchise stays with the current company or passes to a new operator led by John W Yates of Bozeman. Fine is expected to become manager of the new company after months of negotiation.

Gallatin Light, Power and Railway Company New York John W. Yates Bozeman B. J. Fine Bozeman Electric Light and Power Company Fine

Rules Adopted for Carnegie Library Procedure

The Carnegie free public library board adopts rules to govern lending and behavior. A special meeting will decide on new book purchases, and a catalog grant from F C Kress is limited to one free copy per family. Borrowers must register, renewals require a two week limit, fines apply, and under ten require parental written requests.

Carnegie Free Public Library F. C. Kress Parenta Library Board

Bird of Passage Arrested by City Police

Chief of Police F L Stone yesterday afternoon arrested a bird of passage who tried to sell a fine opal ring to Joe Young for 1. The man had gold rimmed spectacles and coins when searched. He refused to give his name or origin and will likely be ragged and set to work on the streets until neighboring towns report missing jewelry.

F. L. Stone Bird of Passage Joe Young

Jack Hardin's Arabian Nights praised in Montana press

The Montana Examiner notes J W Scott editor of The Butte Inter Mountain as author of Jack Hardin's Arabian Nights a Western take on Oriental tales. The work mirrors George Ade style with humor and sharp narration and is on sale in Butte and other areas.

Montana Press Examiner Jack Hardin J. W. Scott Butte Butte Inter Mountain Scott West Virginia Nev Mark Twain Nev. ) Chronicle, For Which Townsend of ‘Chimmie Fudden Jack George Ade Orient

Fire in Millinery Shop Threatens Block in Morning Blaze

A chimney cap overheated causing a fire in Mrs. Apna Hart's millinery parlors. About six square feet of ceiling paper burned before quick action stopped the blaze. Insurance covered the damage, and residents note the incident underscores the value of the town water works system.

Apna Hart Hart

Dart Hardware Co Begins Sewer Work at State Normal

Work has started on sewer installation for the State Normal. Dart Hardware Co handles hauling of pipe to the grounds and connects preliminary work underway for the sewerage system.

Dart Hardware Co State Normal

Stage Horses Shipped From Dillon to Gardiner

George R. Breck purchased stage horses driven from Dillon to Twin Bridges on Sunday and shipped to Gardiner. The animals were described as among the finest in the county.

George R. Breck Dillon Twin Bridges Gardiner

Water Works Bonds Bid Leads Dillon Toward City System

The city sold 65 000 water works bonds at five percent with a 525 premium led by First National Bank and G T Paul of Montana with Union Bank and Trust of Helena bidding high. The sale, conducted by City Clerk Edwin Norrin, will push Dillon toward an extensive water works project pending state land department and attorney general review. Once approved, construction contracts will be sought and work aimed to have mains in most streets before winter. With the premium, the city may command about 70 000 dollars for the project.

Edwin Norrin B. K. White First National Bank Gs .T. Paul Montana McKinnon Union Bank and Trust Company Helena Trust Company Paul State Land Department Dillon Frank J. Kelsey Salt Lake City

Special Meeting of City Council Hears Chief of Police Possibilities

A non public executive session of the new city council with Mayor White and six Aldermen discussed city welfare and pending chief of police appointments. Applicants include Robert J. Moore Robert Swainbank Frank Thompson and incumbent F L Stone. no formal action taken yet. The mayor is expected to name nominees at the council meeting tonight and City Attorney Norris is likely to be re appointed.

White Eliel Phillips French Graeter Rife Wolf Robret J. Moore Robert Swainbank Frank Thompson F. L. Stone Norris

Success and Education lecture by Dr Bagley at Baptist Course

Dr W C Bagley, professor at State Normal College, discussed the role of education balancing higher life with worldly aims. He praised oral expression as key to success and traced education from humanities to practical science, comparing England and Germany and stressing industrial training for Negro and Indian peoples. Miss Alice Chambers sung charmingly with an encore.

W. C. Bagley State Normal Callope England Germany Pestalozzi Alice Chambers

Meeting Tonight Names Standing Committees and Appoints Watchman

The meeting will determine the standing committees and assign a committee to oversee the system. A night watchman will also be appointed to supervise security duties.

Concert by Mrs Richard Atwater Promises Finest Singing

Dil lon residents await a May 15 concert featuring Mrs Richard Atwater soprano of note backed by St James Episcopal Church organizers led by Mrs S D Hooker Proceeds go to the St James organ fund Thomas orchestra engagement noted and program details promised in The Examiner.

Dillon Thomas St James Church

Conway to Visit Virginia City for Month

Mrs. Frank Conway plans to depart Saturday for Virginia City to visit family for a month. Charles Deputy drew a crowd to his corrals last evening as cattle were thrown and branded. Miss Flora Craver hosted a party Friday night for the State Normal senior class with about 40 attendees enjoying a pleasant evening.

Frank Conway Virginia City Charles Flora Craver

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