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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1909
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner dated Wednesday November 3 1909 notes editor B L Poindexter and that the paper is mailed to subscribers until they quit or pay arrears. It states publication history since 1902 and Montana mailing under congress act. Subscriptions cost 2 dollars per year in advance.
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are open for advertiser inspection.
The Helena Independent argues Montana’s agriculture shines not from hype but from enduring soil richness and favorable snow distribution. It cites government analyses showing light colored soils hold great fertility, cites strong recent yields in oats flaxseed and spring wheat, and projects total agricultural value near 100 million dollars as eastern farmers face drought and flood.
Miss Maude Simms of Saco enrolled Monday and Miss Bettes left Sunday for institute, staying away a week. Entertainment and classes fill the week with a German club organized by Mrs. Kress and a vaudeville show moved to Friday. Several students enrolled last week from Virginia City and a Hallowe en dorm gathering included Jessica Alapaugh and Iva Miller among others.
Grant residents C Engle and family and S P Burr of Bannack were in Dillon this week. Butte’s WaikK Campbell and Edgar Ferris of Horse Prairie also visited, while Mrs Frank Nolair and daughter from Grant stayed a few days. Ford Belgrade contractor Ben Hager and rancher R K Nay attended to business. Armour salesman Otter Severson called on customers. Miss Alice Herr, county superintendent, left for Farlin with Mrs F K Dodds. Mr and Mrs H T Poindexter arrive after month on coast trip with sister Miss McHenry.
The text extols Montana soils as inexhaustibly fertile with perpetual plant nutrients and reliable, evenly distributed precipitation, contrasting them with flood-prone farmlands of lower states.
Mina Alice Herr visited school on Monday. Boys play indoor bagball on the lawn. The girls basketball team received a challenge from Helena to play at Helena. Domestic Science exhibits new coconuts. Montana Agricultural College sponsors the high school lecture series with Prof Cobleigh on November 11 and others through January. The Sophomores hosted a surprise lunch with guests Mrs Foote and Mrs Fish and fresh roses.
Newsey Notes from Lima report Louis Stahl of Dillon visiting Lima to buy burger. Mrs. F W Rothan of Pocatello Idaho visits her parents Mr and Mrs John West in Lima. A T Kelluen resumes his picture show entertaining locals. Dr W C Orr of Dillon with Dan Sparks buy cavalry horses nearby this week. John Wenger of Anaconda buys cattle and ships them to Anaconda. M J Martinell of Boulder Colorado visits Lima while his family moves to Colorado.
About a year ago the group entered the livery business and held a well attended Delta Lodge dance last week. People from across the southern end of the county attended as the hall festooned with lights in the lodge colors created a festive atmosphere.
Transfers include 160 acres on Grimes Creek Horse Prairie from Joseph F Shirts to John L Waldermer for 1000. Celina Campeau to Charles Bock two Dillon lots for 700. Scott & Decker to Philip H Hall one Armstead lot for 1. Hall to Mile Franch half Armstead lot for 750. Dora E Hart to Joseph C and Mary E Ferguson five Stahl’s addition lots for 10. Linna M Moore to Lizzie Armstrong 320 acres near Dewey for 10. R C Koontz Sr to Clarence J Langtry and R C Koontz Jr half Baker tunnel for 1. Louis Anderson 320 acres on upper Horse Prairie patent. Mineral patents to John and Mary O Rourke and Daniel J and Mary F Hennessy the Hany Placer Pioneer district. Mineral Patent to John O Rourke Klondyke Placer Pioneer district. Final receipt to Joseph F Shirts 160 acres Grimes Creek Horse Prairie. Water rights Ellen Conover 7 cu ft per sec spring on Black Tail. Water rights Clara S Smith 3 cu ft per sec Swamp Spring Big Hole basin. Mining locations Paddy Harrington and Cain Connors Red Rock No 1 Lode Bloody Dick Creek Mill site Pioneer Gold Mining and Milling Co Pioneer Mill Site Pioneer district.
Beginning November 30 the discount for light bills will be 25 percent if paid by the 10th. No discount will be allowed after the 10th. Union Electric Co.
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