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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1910
Page
7
The Dillon Examiner announces weekly publication edited by B L Poindexter. It notes submission and mailing practices, with entry date September 20, 192 and a subscription price of $2 per year in advance. It states mailings continue until subscribers request cancellation and arrears are settled.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and keeps subscription records and mailing lists open for advertiser inspection.
The Simmons Hardware company notes promising prospects across the farm belt. Winter wheat yields should be similar to 1909 with more acreage while spring wheat and feed crops look stronger. Corn oats and cotton prospects improve with a forecast of twelve to thirteen million bales for cotton. Farmers rapidly invest in automobiles as planting conditions stay favorable.
Washington reports show a 10 percent rise in bids for 500 cavalry horses from the middle west as Quartermaster General Aleshire orders an inquiry into rising costs and dwindling supply. Captain Kirby Walker notes cavalry‑grade horses have fallen from twelve to ten years ago and stock was strained by prior wars.
The Helena Daily Record notes British government purchases for the South African war drive up draft animal demand. Cavalry horses are scarce and likely to remain tight, with Captain Walker warning that securing enough suitable mounts for mounted service would be nearly impossible in war.
In Lima on May 19 a burglary hit the store run by Barney Gegas and Dr. L C Ford. About $1,000 in dry goods and $180 from Dr Ford were taken. The rear door was forced by kicking panels. Mail was disturbed but no registered letters or mail matter were stolen. Deputy Robison and a posse search the area for suspects.
From the tithe books of Pearl J. Smith the week ending May 23 records several property transfers. Names, locations and parcel details appear in the transfer list reflecting ongoing land dealings in the area.
Patent grants border Melrose Grasshopper and Big Hole basin with 80 to 320 acres. Deeds record Mary Meers to Catherine Paxton four lots and George M. Tash to James Mansfield 240 acres. Grants include William D. Clark to David Jones 239.3 acres. Mining deeds cover multiple lodes, mill sites, and water rights across Beaverhead County with new locations and corporate filings by several firms.
Excursions to Salt Lake City from June 2 to 5 via Oregon Short Line for Young Men's and Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Associations. See agenda for further particulars.
excursion lists travel via Oregon Short Line to Cheyenne Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Kansas City St Louis Omaha Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and other points Tickets on sale May 21 June 4 18 25 July 9 11 29 August 4 September 14 23 Limit October 31 See agents for rates and details.
Dillon camp No 9511 M W A holds meetings on the first and third Wednesdays each month in the I O O F hall.
A sales pitch invites Montana residents to obtain a free land pass for June 22 to cultivate rich agricultural and stock growing land. Otis E. Pearsall, General Sales Manager, 946 N. 31 St., Billings, Montana, handles details and requests inquiries for full particulars.
Seven thousand acres of state land will be sold at Burley Idaho on May 27. Tickets for the sale are on sale over the Short Line May 24 25 and 26 to Burley. Two cents per mile rate. S S Carruthers is the agent. The Examiner costs $2.00 per year.
Sealed proposals for cement walks crossings curbs and return curbs in Dillon Montana will be received by the City Council until 8 p m on June 1 1910. Bids require a 5000 bond and five year guarantee on defective work. Plans available from the City Clerk or City Engineer George R Metlen. The city reserves the right to reject any bid and bidders must show proof of financial and mechanical ability.
Notice is given by A A Elliott administrator of the estate of Peter C Peterson deceased to creditors and others with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after the first publication at C W Robison Dillon Montana. Dated May 20 1910.
Estate of John Cloutier deceased issues notice to creditors and all persons interested to exhibit claims within months after first publication to administrator C W Robigon at his Dillon Montana office for the Beaverhead County estate. Dated May 20 1910.
Estate of Andrew A Manser deceased to creditors and claimants. Exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to executor C W Robison Dillon Montana Beaverhead County. Dated May 21 1910 William Baker Executor estate of Andrew A Manser deceased.
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