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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1896
Page
5
The Dillon Examiner lists pricing for fret insertion and subsequent insertions by the line with a 15 cent per line rate for later insertions and a 10 cent per line rate for business locals. It notes that all letters pertaining to editorial da garimess should be addressed to the Dillon Examiner.
Local readers learn of the UTAN NORTHERN timetable effective April 5 1906 with passenger and freight northern and southbound services listed. The notice also mentions local business ads, names of residents at county events, sales pitches for seeds cigars and bicycles, and several town notices including a marriage and a theater advertisement.
Mrs. G W Schultz died Friday afternoon in Bute at age 29 leaving a husband and three children. Her mother Mrs Driscoll was with her. the LOOF acted as pallbearers and accompanied the remains to the depot. The body was shipped to Dillon for funeral services conducted by Rev SoD Hooker at the Episcopal church.
Mr and Mrs K Timer hosted a Friday card party for about twenty five guests in honor of Mrs Rosenberg of Butte. Prizes were awarded for High Five and other games, with Mrs White and Mrs Palmer among the winners and a booby prize given to Dr Miller before refreshments and piano music. Separately the Shakespeare club met at Mrs Wallace’s home with generous hospitality and a fall return, and a wedding was held for Miss Cra nips and Mr Orr with remarks from Roy Hooker.
An advertisement urges parents to educate daughters and invest in a purchase plan at Dolton National Bank this week. It promotes $10 per month terms and a $195 initial investment, advertised as making education attractive and affordable for children, with W C Orton named as General Manager.
The Maccabees have prepared a program for the upcoming meeting including talks by A. C. Hammond and John Hieschman among others. The notices also mention a recurring format at future lodge meetings and highlight Republicans from Madison county visiting en route to a state convention.
The new city council met with mayor, clerk and all aldermen present. April treasurer’s report shows $377.20 receipts, $735.47 disbursements, $1,415.38 balance. Police fines totaled $75. bond for Chief of Police set at $2,000 with two sureties. Licenses granted for retail liquor and gambling for one year. Committees formed to confer with railroad authorities and adjust street and park matters. Salary adjustments and bicycle ordinance enforcement discussed amid adjournment.
W C Gerox announces a sale offering plans at twenty five dollars down and nineteen dollars per week with choice of plans. The event runs at the great manufacturer’s price, with activity at the Dillon National Park location.
Manufacturer offers direct sale of planes at cost to build with a $200 saving versus retailer prices. Promotion runs daily this week at the old Dillon National Bank. Terms shown: $25 down and $10 per month. W.C. Ontos, General Manager.
An 19th century medicine ad promotes Electric Hitters as a universal remedy for spring ailments gallivanting liver torpor indigestion constipation headaches and nervous complaints. It claims to avert fevers and malaria poisoning with daily use and offers the medicine at cheap prices per bottle from a local drugstore.
Fragmented notes reveal a rural scene with Cantoria linked to a child’s name, Leona Mins, and a rocky mountain husbandman. A slight oats price rise threatens supply while farmers plan to sow fiber and harvest barley oats and wheat, facing labor needs and market pressures.
The Dillon Furniture Or received another large shipment of fed room furniture. The workers are loading and the demand appears to justify these heavy shipments.
Chairman Borris issues a call for the Democratic county convention to meet in this city on Saturday June 30. The primaries are set for Tuesday May 30 and the precinct is allocated seven delegates under the plan.
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