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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1904
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner notes it is published every Wednesday under editors F C. Kress and E L Poindexter with local editorship, entered as second class matter in 1902, Dillon Montana. Subscription is $2 per year in advance and mailing continues until subscribers cancel and arrears are cleared.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees the biggest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and invites advertisers to inspect subscription records and mailing lists. Notice dated Wednesday May 18 1904.
The Dillon Tribune editorial calls for backing local printing shops over eastern and foreign firms. It argues local printers provide better quality, pay local taxes, and keep money within Beaverhead County. The piece warns against cut rates and urges sustained community support for home merchants and services.
Editor urges Dillon to hold an early public meeting to plan a traditional Fourth of July event. The piece argues past delays hinder funding and publicity for attracting out of town visitors. It calls for timely action next week to announce the celebration.
Miss Clara Hoffman visits relatives in Butte while Mine Host Gelhans tours the area. Mrs. John N. Olson of Butte stays with sister Mrs. H. H. Townsend. Dr. L. M. Molear builds an office near his home. Frank Hagenbarth of Salt Lake attends Browne Dullea wedding in Twin Bridges. Hecla Mining Co. president H. Knippenberg returns to Indianapolis after visits. Schools close with exercises by Miss Lillian West and Miss Lida Humphreys. Rochester youths attend a Friday ball with a good time reported.
Mr. Smith shipped a carload of horses to Butte as the brisk market persists. F Ostemyer bought 100 head of beef cattle for Silver Bow Dressed Meat Co. L E West, buying for Carstens Bros of Seattle, purchased 75 head from D N Paris, 60 from Chas Francia, and 50 from W A Armitage. J M Kennedy of Fryde Bruhn in Seattle bought 160 head from William Montgomery, 86 from W B Stanchfield, 80 from Silas C Dishno. Kennedy, West and Ostienger made several large purchases. The horse market is brisk with notable buys by C A Smith, including heavy draft horses from Robert Selway, three driving horses from Ed Gray, a team from Theodore Nelson, a stallion from Wash Nyhart, and a driving mare from Charles Dunham.
Richard Nedro sues Frank Dagenhart in Beaverhead county Montana for 108.61 dollars. The summons orders Dagenhart to appear June 18 1904 at 10 a.m. before Justice F M Staley in Wisdom to answer a civil claim and warns of judgment by default.
Notice to the Public. Now is the time to lay cement sidewalks. Hen Hager, contractor of Dillon Montana, announces preparations complete and ready to begin work at once. Specializes in fancy Arden cement walks.
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