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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1925
Page
8
In Boulder district court Judge Henry C. Rodgers sentenced Hayes of Basin for possession of intoxicating liquors. The judge spoke plainly about law and duty, noting Hayes knowingly handled illegal moonshine and would be punished if caught.
A defendant who chose to gamble on pleading not guilty received a harsher sentence after conviction. The court ordered four months in county jail and a $500 fine with one day jail for every $2 of the fine if unpaid. The prisoner remarked to the sheriff that he would pay the bet without a whimper, acknowledging the odds. Jefferson County News.
Several well known citizens attended the weekly Rotary luncheon in the city to celebrate the Sheridan Fourth. Attendees included R. W. Rossiter, Dr. R. H. Dyer, J. Floyd Ghormley, W. H. Thomas, G. H. Latuy, and M. B. Bullerdick.
Beaverhead Sportsmen's association opens with 3 076 points as Jack Rees adds 10 coyote pups for 500 points. All entrants receive credits toward the state predatory animal and bird drive. Dillon placed second last year.
National Bureau figures show 1924 auto deaths and injuries totaling 19000 lives and 460000 victims. Daily losses averaged 62 deaths and 6650 injuries with a notable decline in the growth rate of accidents due to anti crash campaigns.
The obituary notes the passing of an elderly Civil War veteran at Polaris. It recalls his long life with his family, his sixtieth wedding anniversary celebrated July 21 last year, and his moves from White Sulphur Springs to Beaverhead County where he operated a meat market before settling on a Grasshopper Valley ranch.
The court session opened last Monday morning with new cases including State of Montana versus Richard, amid charges of selling intoxicating liquor to minors. The proceedings mark the start of the long term court calendar.
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