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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1929
Page
2
The Dillon Examiner includes an archival notice dated September 20, 1903, stating mail handling details and editorial department contact at The Examiner in Dillon Montana under federal law. The note designates the publication as second class matter and directs correspondence to the Examiner.
A Montana report to Chancellor Melvin Brannon shows summer school enrollment fell from 2030 in 1922 to 1363 last summer. About 500 attended the Missoula university, 289 the Dillon normal school, 574 others. ex servicemen and teachers boosted 1922.
A humorous regional feature portrays the Osage as modern buyers of scalp trophies traded through Arthur H. Lamb. Lamb markets dried scalps and moccasins to a wealthy clientele, tied to oil profits, framing the scene as a fashionable frontier business.
Brannon stated the program continued into 1923 but was dropped for lack of demand. Eighty-two students attended the last session.
The Oregon Short Line plans to extend toward Yellowstone National Park with a strong chance of building from near the southern boundary. George Metlen has finished plans for a Presbyterian manse and construction will start soon. F R Tattersall of Salt Lake City becomes bookkeeper for Reynolds and Thompson. Judge L L Callaway opens the May district court with sixteen criminal cases on the docket. Judson Best wins the county high school declamatory contest for a spot at the inter scholastic meet in Missoula. Hon T J Walsh visits Dillon as Beaverhead Ranch owner. University of Montana and allied colleges students will enter an oratorical contest here Friday. Seventeen graduates will receive diplomas at the high school commencement Friday: Thelma Jensen, Francis Gelhaus, Ruth Innes, Edwin Anderson, Bernard Williams, Marcus Bourquin, Daisy Hildreth, Elvera Grant, Evelyn Lloyd, Lawrence Fenner, Quentin Klein, J. Patterson, Charles Thomas, Anita Stamm, Ruby Wyatt, Geneva Baker, Estella Mayfield.
The man named Heiglbaker closed three major ranch deals last night at the banquet in the evening. Parties involved included Pyle Brothers Nay Brothers W.8 Tash and Dan Pendergast reported by attendees.
Classified ad fragment lists a 10 foot Kentucky drill a McCormick binder a gang plow and wagon at Carter ranch Dillon Montana contact by phone or mail. Also garden plants including pansy asters rare perennials and dahlias with delivery. Eggs for hatching White Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds. Job vacancy to handle Ward's Reliable Products Beaverhead Madison counties Ward's Medical Co. Winona Minnesota established 1856.
In the District Court of Montana Fifth Judicial District Beaverhead County. George T. Banks administrator calls all creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to Gilbert Gilbert & McFadden Attorneys Dillon Montana. Dated Dillon April 17 1929. Publication April 24 1929.
A long article presents a banquet menu for juniors and seniors featuring unusual canapés and a Roquefort dressing. Dishes include Sardine Canapés, Consommé Celery, Candied Pineapple with Sweet Potatoes, Scalloped Tomatoes, Pear Salad with Roquefort, Fruited Rice, and Cranberry Je Salad. Serves fifty with detailed preparation notes and quantities.
Sealed bids for the Montana State Highway Commission project to surface with crushed gravel and install guard rails on Section B of the Dillon-Butte Road in Beaverhead Madison and Silver Bow Counties will be opened May 15, 1929 in Helena. Bidder must meet bond and financial requirements and follow submission rules. the commission may reject any or all bids.
The State of Montana serves aliases summons in a district court action by John Mar nit against Jorgen Jorgenson Edith L Jorgenson Ralph W Jorgenson and Gladys Jones Jorgenson seeking 18000 plus 8 interest and costs to foreclose a purchase money mortgage on land described as parts of sections 17 18 21 22 and 23 in township 4 south range 15 west Montana meridian Beaverhead County.
Fragmentary notes indicate a judgment commission involving an engineer from State Highway 41 11 and officials including Warden R. D. onder. Details are unclear due to OCR damage.
The Office of the Montana State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner certifies Provident Life Insurance Company of Bismarck North Dakota is authorized to transact life insurance in Montana through March 31 1930 after filing a sworn statement on December 1928 and meeting state requirements.
The document records a 1928 surplus figure and aggregate assets excluding capital, noting a surplus amount and the state official signing at the Helena State Capitol on April 1929. It lists multiple financial totals including 620,019.86 and 2,210,600.68 with a final figure of 85,919.86.
Henry G. Rodgers signs an order in Beaverhead County Montana authorizing the sale of the Nellie F. Thompson estate. Administrator Ezra E H Thompson must show cause May 17 why the real estate described as Lots 1 2 and 3 in Block 10 of Dillon's Original Townsite may be sold privately or publicly for the estate's benefit.
The estate of Lottie Willard deceased issues notice to the administrator at Graeter Waldorf Company Dillon Montana for estate business in Beaverhead County First publication April 24 1929 Administrator of the Estate of Lottie Willard Deceased
Administrator Hazelbaker announces a private sale of Lot 6, Block 2, Wisdom Townsite Beaverhead County Montana. Sale to the highest bidder on or after May 11 1929 under cash terms 10 percent in hand and balance on court confirmation. Bids in writing to Gilbert McFadden Dillon Montana.
In the Montana case a summons is issued for defendant William Thomas. The State of Montana directs service to the named individual Jenae and the unspecified addressee. The document references legal action and requires appearance or response within statutory time.
Plaintiff seeks judgment and decree dissolving a marriage from the defendant on grounds of neglect to provide common necessaries for more than a year. The action alleges defendant had ability but failed to support the plaintiff. The case references the verified complaint on file and is dated April 15.
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