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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1905
Page
3
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 Anaconda Standard and rivals debate Attorney General Galen s bond opinion focusing on fiscal impact and public credit. Critics question motives and warn taxpayers of consequences while noting school funds at risk and mounting public sentiment across Montana.
Yesterday's elections show Democratic gains with Ohio electing a Democratic governor for the first time in sixteen years and Pennsylvania choosing a Democratic state treasurer. In New York City Mayor McClellan narrowly defeated Hearst, while District Attorney Jerome may seek another term amid party debate.
Rumors of new railroad lines in Montana surge again after long-running talks. Projects have lingered for sixteen years and reappear yearly like tax notices, as the state seeks rail access but remains hopeful without firm commitments.
A St Paul News analysis extols Montana as a state of vast possibilities with low population density and rich mineral, stock, wool, and agricultural resources. It cites $70 million annual home and export output, rising mineral production, irrigation-driven development, and large livestock and wool shipments, projecting years of strong growth.
Beaverhead county residents mourn the death of Col. C Botkin former lieutenant governor of Montana for twenty five years a prominent Republican lawyer and eloquent speaker. Though living in Washington recently he remained a notable Montana figure remembered for his atump speeches and public service.
The Short Line will sell tickets for the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition and California meetings from June 1 to October 15 with route options via all lines. For sale dates and fares call an agent. For details contact S.5. Carruthers, Agent, Dillon.
The State edited by W. G. Eggleston addresses business taxation and remedies. Helena readers receive weekly insights on fiscal policy, law, and local commerce with a focus on practical guidance for taxpayers and entrepreneurs.
The record notes various court actions including substituted guardians, overruled venue change, defaults entered in divorce and civil cases, affidavits for leave to file replies, amendments by interlineation, and demurrers sustained or overruled. Several parties such as D. B. Metlenweg Venora E. Metlen A R Jacobs and others appear in cases with effects on hearings and deadlines.
Students and faculty were invited to a Friday evening reception in the Metho dist lecture room in Dillon. The hall was made inviting with rugs draperies and easy chairs as guests enjoyed marguerites and coffee served by Mesdames Boone Morton Knapp and Miss Selway.
Mrs Philip Lovell hosted a high tea in Alton to honor Mrs Byron Pierce assisted by Miss Lovell. The long table featured smilax and asparagus fern with hand painted place cards and a five hundred card game followed the repast.
Ward Swain entertained Iris college classmates at a Saturday evening gathering in Normal. The hosts and guests enjoyed playful games such as pig and pit with high spirits throughout the lively social event.
Guests assembled around inviting tables in adjacent rooms as Mrs. Swain offered a tempting menu of pressed chicken jelly pickles bread and butter sandwiches ice cream cake and coffee Those in attendance included a long list of Misses and Messrs Butter Bryson Blakely Schroeder Griffin Duncan Noyes Moree Dorris Fridley Sanger Kennedy Cornelie Showers Lawrence Atkins Floton Landt Fitzpatrick Wilson Hanrahan Mayger Mayers Ilenry Melton Raymond Noyes Ralph Clark Will Chapmian Ed and Arthur Fogarty.
Monday brought a festive fifth birthday for Master Frank Paul at the Paul cottage. After school guests, including Juanita Stamm and Julia Henderson, enjoyed games and lunch with pink and blue decorations. Mrs. Emerick Smith hosted a Ranch Home gathering honoring Mrs. Edna Wilder of Chicago.
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway announces an innovation on its Southwest Limited trains between Chicago and Kangan City. White counterpanes replace heavy woolen blankets for sleeping car travelers with blankets kept in reserve for cooler nights. The change aims to improve comfort and attract passengers who prefer an inviting bed.
Fur garments of all kinds mended relined renovated and blended. Old garments repaired and refurbished. Perkins and Towne advertise fur prices and inviting inquiries. Located first door south of the Metles hotel in Dillon Montana.
Notice from W. F. Drommey of Dillon Montana forbids hunting or fishing on his ranch located north of town. No person may Trespass or carry weapons on the property under penalty of law.
Beaverhead County Montana invites sealed proposals for care maintenance and support of the sick poor and infirm at the poor farm for one year from December 4 1905. Includes medical attendance jail prisoner care and related services. Bids require a 10 percent certified check. board of county commissioners will open bids in regular session and may reject any bid. First publication November 8th. 2t
W. G. Eggleston seeks reliable boys in Montana school districts to sell The State subscriptions. Earn 25 cents per dollar cash subscription. Free sample copies supplied. Collect, forward names and addresses weekly, keep 25 cents of each dollar, send the rest by registered mail or money order. Provide a receipt as proof of sending. Mail to Box 1187 Helena Montana.
A meeting of the stockholders of the Southern Montana Telephone company is called to meet at the secretary’s office in Dillon on Monday November 14 1905. George Woodworth and F A Hazelbaker serve as secretary.
Notice prohibits hunting or trespassing on Poindexter and Orr ranches. The Poindexter and Orr L. S. Co. issues the restriction to protect property.
In the District Court of Montana Beaverhead County, Estate of Isaac Christiansen deceased. CHRIS Christiansen as administrator invites creditors and all claimants to present vouchers within four months after first publication at Edwin Norris Dillon Montana for estate settlement. Dated October 23 1905 First publication October 25 1905.
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