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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner entry shows editorial and publication details from 1909 including Wednesday issues, editor E L Poindexter, and sealing terms. It notes entry as second class mail at Dillon Montana, price two dollars per year in advance, and mail continues until subscribers request discontinuation and arrears are settled.
The paper asserts the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and offers advertisers access to subscription records and mailing lists for inspection.
The report notes heavy snow in Montana timber and gulches with little melt due to cool weather, promising abundant water for midsummer irrigation. Widespread winter precipitation has warmed ground for early crop starts, aiding both dry and irrigated farming visions. Montana prepares for Seattle exposition visitors as dry farming grows from infancy toward measurable results.
The Great Falls Tribune notes mountains hold more snow than in years and hot conditions at the bat suggest Montana may see a notable high water season. communities likely to be affected should receive advance notice.
In Great Falls a corporal named Gena of Aagsinniboine received one year in prison for coaling a fur nace. The der notes the note about Mr. Gesa as a janitor would not be found guilty on circumstantial evidence.
Mr and Mrs R Gallagher were Dillon visitors last Saturday. Alex Williamson of Dell was a business visitor to Lima earlier this week. Mrs S K Lundburg of Pocatello Idaho is visiting Dillon this week. Mrs Gallagher and Mrs Myera visited KE Keller east of Lima last week. W KE Hughey stopped in Lima en route East from the Orient where he spent winter. R Gallagher returned from Omaha where he had shipped cattle and reported a good market. Miss Dorcia Vance, teaching in Centennial valley, returned home and entered the Miner contest.
Real estate transfers list warranty deeds and quitclaims from May 11 to May 17. Names include Kate Poindexter Frank Willis Matie Fournier John Marriott Thorpe Live Stock Alma Harwood Phil Thorpe Louisa Bell Fidel Haber Henry Gleed George Noble John Porter John Morton Royal Dingley Thomas Tracy and Daniel Tracy. properties cover 80 to 226.36 acres near Dillon Annetead Redrock Barretts Lima and related additions with varied considerations from $1 to $9000.
Warranty deed transfers Jameson and Stone style parcels for 800 acres near Fox and 50 by 125 feet on Idaho Street for $10. Quit claim Poindexter to Poindexter with 80 acres Dillon. Patent grants 160 acres Bedrock and 120 near Fox. Leases in Dillon and 31 by 115 feet. Water right 8 cu ft per sec. Sage Creek mining and homestead declaration on Swamp Creek Big Hole basin.
Captain EK S Pease Montana G A R department commander issues three orders. Memorial Day activities include May 31 observance, memorial services May 30, half mast flags, business closures, and Lincoln’s Gettysburg address reading with school and public participation.
Montana farmers are encouraged to organize a Grange inspired by Prof. F S Cooley of Bozeman Agricultural College. The plan emphasizes idea exchange, social life, neighborly confidence, and cooperative business. Idaho and South Dakota have begun Grange activity recently, with the national circular outlining duties to home government and occupation advancement.
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