Dillon Examiner Editorial Details
The Dillon Examiner dated Wednesday November 8 1911 notes editor U S Poindexter and a history dating to 1902 It lists mail delivery to subscribers and a price of 2 dollars per year in advance
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1911
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner dated Wednesday November 8 1911 notes editor U S Poindexter and a history dating to 1902 It lists mail delivery to subscribers and a price of 2 dollars per year in advance
The Dillon Examiner guarantees advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County and keeps subscription records open for inspection by advertisers.
The piece recalls Montana’s path to statehood from 1864 territorial acts to the 1889 admission. It notes key steps including the 1883 constitutional delegates, the 1884 convention, the 1889 enabling act, Helena convention, October 1st election, and Toole’s oath on November 8th 1889.
The Dillon Men's Get-Together Banquet on October 31st brought diverse interests together to discuss community needs and curb rivalries. It fostered better acquaintance and a shift from narrow policies to broader approaches for city welfare.
Twenty years ago a young party enjoyed the Lima firemen's ball, reporting a pleasant time. A. O. U. W. in Helena sent a $2,000 draft to Mrs Annie Stringham, widow of S. Stringham, for a beneficiary certificate. A committee planned a visit to Mrs Stringham. T. J. Galbraith's residence hosted a refined evening with Misses Galbraith entertaining guests, music and dancing, a late supper, and praise for the gracious hosts.
Notes show the Y W C A vaudeville planned for November 17. Several campus social events are listed including dinners, parties, a taffy pull, and a grand spread. Heat restoration and a normal college departure marked the week alongside council actions on water works and a city curfew ordinance.
The writer praises a recent banquet as a fine and helpful event for community needs and possibilities. They urge making banquets an annual or semiannual affair to engage more people, suggesting a live and wide awake commercial club but noting not all can join.
Texas Senator Bailey announces retirement at end of current term. Once free, he plans to move to New York and enter paid service with major trusts and corporations, a role he has reportedly served free of charge in the Senate.
The article notes a cool reception for Dr. Cook in Copenhagen marking his second visit, with phrases implying overt hostility toward him. It reflects a period atmosphere of diplomatic friction and public sentiment toward foreign guests.
The article describes dormitory life with frequent hostesses Miss Kane Hartman and Gleeson hosting guests. It highlights recent parties in honor of Misses Rafferty Morgan and Janie Tovey entertaining for Annie McGrady with a large guest list. It also lists several weddings and social visits among students and mentions a quiet weekend at Divide and Butte trips.
Patent to Ida Kaferly for 160 acres in Centennial Valley. Joseph F. Shirts patent for 160 acres on Grimes Creek at Horse Prairie. Ida Kaferly to Mary A. Metzel 160 acres in Centennial Valley. Ames Sheep Company gains 960 acres in Grasshopper Creek valley above Bannack from Thomas Clement. Joseph K. Herman to Adelrne Blanchard 480 acres in Big Hole basin above Jackson. Thomas E. Clement to Ames Sheep Company 220 acres in Grasshopper Creek valley above Bannack. Harriet Perry to Charles E. Robbins 1 lot in Dil-
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