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Dillon Examiner

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1909

Page

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Movements in Railway Circles Indicate Rival Lines

Contractors seek workers at $2.25 daily as Armstead Gilmore and Short Line surveyors race toward Salmon River canyon. Each crew navigates hazards, aims for a pass, and eyes Salmon as the likely division point or terminal as land options near ranches near Andrewa and Steel are secured for roundhouses and shops.

Armstead & Gilmore Armetead Salmon River Harry Gulerie Saluion Harry Powell Arco Mackay Salmon Snake Florence Armatead & Gilmore Weana William Andrewa Steel Chet Willis Armitsead Were Box Canyon Armatead Gilmore The Recorder Marriman Hill

Record-breaking Montana high school meet highlights state records

Montana athletes posted six records at a Pullman interscholastic meet, with Calbick of Flathead and Crum of Lewistown among those pacing state marks. Englehorn and Trainor shone in field events, while Denney and Cook led sprints and distance runs. Washington marks lag behind Montana in several events, underscoring the state’s rising track prowess.

Montana Pullman Shaw Lewistown High School Calbick Flathead Englehorn Spokane Trainor Bunky Missoula Ad Cook Denney Coast Crum Concher Engleborn Emmett Ryan Monroe Washington Wshington Missouiian

Card of Thanks for Sympathy in Our Loss

We thank friends for sympathy and floral offerings during our sorrow in the death of our son and brother Mr and Mrs C A Smith and children.

C. A. Smith

Prominent Centen nial Valley resident seen in city

W L Shambow a leading Centen nial valley resident was seen conducting business in the city yesterday.

W. L. Shambow Centennial Valley Wos Trae

Benefit Show for Helena Children’s Home at Star Theatre

The Star Theatre will be handed to the Judice of Dillon for a benefit to the Helena Children’s Home on a not yet announced date. Proceeds go to the home with the ladies in charge. Three film programs and a musical program by Dillon talent are planned with showings at seven, eight, and nine o clock. Tickets cost 25 cents and go on sale in advance with limited seating to ensure good seats.

Star Theatre Dillon Helena Near Ulate Aule Agkaure

Dillon Team Wins Opening Game in Muddy Start

Sammy Patterson directs Dillon to a 10 to 3 victory over Butte Independents in a frigid muddy opener. Chevalier pitched well, Ripley powered the offense, and LaCroix backed them up. Next Sunday Dillon hosts Anaconda with strong expectations for the season.

Sammy Patterson Butte Independents Ussual Sandy Chevalier Butte Ripley LaCroix Anaconda Onicla Anaconda Boys Totele Karved Runa Dillon Lage Hite Devine Hogan Balla Purdy Wikidal

Memorial Services at Methodist Church May 30

Memorial Services set for Sunday evening May 30 at 8 o'clock at the Methodist Church. Program includes organ voluntary Antheim hymnals prayer by Rev A F Colver Our Lord's Prayer in unison responsive reading Psalter page 81 Gloria Patri congregational, scripture lesson by Rev Hooker Offertory announcements hymn 677 sermon The Personal Factor in the World's Progress by F E Dodds prayers decoration day hymn Benediction dedicated to Steadman Post G A R Dillon Mont.

Antheim Hyon F. Colver D. Hooker F. EK Dodds Steadman Post Dillon

Decoration Day tribute poem by F. E. Dodds

A patriotic verse praising Decoration Day and honoring fallen soldiers. The poem lauds freedom, the flag, and the sacrifice of soldiers, with lines about laying flowers on graves and paying tribute to comrades. It is signed F. E. Dodds.

Busy Week in District Court Includes Multiple Convictions

The district court saw several criminal convictions led by the state against Angus C. Reid for grand larceny. Reid, a longtime county worker, received one year in the penitentiary. Other verdicts included George McCall and James O Neil each getting one year for burglary. Ray Williams faces burglary charges for breaking into a bowling alley and stealing a gun and holster. Also noted are the funeral services for Stanley, born September 17, 1885, conducted at the Methodist church with interment at Mountain View cemetery.

Melton Angus C. Reid Reid George Vance Glendale Inet Argenta George McCall James O'Neil McCall O'Neil Goaman Hogan's Alley Tash & Jenkerndorfer Gosman Ray Williama Williame Stanley Osnabrook North Dakota F. K. Dodds Mountain View Cemetery

Banquet for High School Seniors Hosted by Alumni

Alumni members held a senior banquet at Burfield hall with purple and gold décor and a sixty two seat table. A short program featured piano solo by Mine Gladya Winters, song by Mina Eimama Burfiend, and a reading by Miss Connin while Freshmen girls served a four course banquet led by Dick Price assisted by Misses Knotts Poindexter Dodde Weenink Melton Yeaman.

Burfield Hall Gladya Winters Mina Eimama Burfiend Miss Eonnin Stella Knotts Margaret Poindexter Louise Dodde Ruth Weenink Edith Melton Irene Yeaman Dick Price Profe L. R. Bodte Don K. Fish Henry Burfiend Ray Melton Misees Mateen Clara Adame Mayme Ross Minnie Gilbert

Dillon Boy Dies After Six Week Illness

Stanley Smith aged 14 died in the city last Saturday after a six week diphtheria illness contracted in North Dakota during a family visit. His younger brother George recovered. Stanley showed unusual courage and died peacefully after anti toxic treatment and a long struggle.

Stanley Charlen ‘A. Smith North Dakota Butt

Mother Goose Party Lights Up Idaho Street Home

A lively Mother Goose themed gathering Monday at Misa Jean Bishop's home on south Idaho Street featured guests in character from nursery rhymes. Performances included rhymes such as The House That Jack Built, Old Woman in a Shoe, and Red Riding Hood, with a decorated dining room and a marching procession led by King Cole and Bo Peep.

Misa Jean Bishop South Idaho Street Mother Googe Bo Peep Jack Wndi King Cole Grace Groeter Danning Bishop Matson Paxton Osborne Benham Cargon Reltes Dorchester Catlin Ross Malone Stone Klotow Jones Jeffrey Inui Meyers Liza Selway Lamont Lenard Patterson Lovell Herr Blue Red Riding Hood Jack Sprat Mary Stout Mita Lenore Thompson Reynolds Thompson

Commencement Exercises Set for Heaverhead High School

Heaverhead county high school holds commencement at Normal college hall on Friday May 28 at 8 30 pm with 22 graduates to receive diplomas. Hon D J Crosby of Washington DC will deliver the address on Afficiency in Education and a preparatory lecture, Connecting Public School Agriculture With the Business of Farming, is planned for 2 30 pm the same day.

Heaverhead County High School Normal College D. J. Crosby Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C Croaby

A Bachelor’s Honeymoon Opens at Grand Theatre

A Bachelor's Honeymoon opened a week of engagement at the Grand Theatre last night. The comedy stars J. G. Anderson and Miss Alice DeLane, who deliver a funny, well‑acted performance with strong supporting players. A good audience turnout noted. At the Dillon Theatre, Thursday, June 3.

Grand Theatre Ijaat J. G. Anderson Alice DeLane Salt Lake Dillon Theatre

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Salioa River Pass Sammy” Patterson Crowley Natterville RHPOA Wewre Ee Wade Geitridge Methodist Church America F. E. Dodds Angus.c. Reed James Dillon Boy
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