Southern Montana Telephone stockholders meet at courthouse
A large stockholders meeting at the courthouse office of Clerk F A Hazel baker failed to achieve a quorum but reports show the company's finances strong. In two months the venture cleared over 100 dollars monthly and plans discussed include buying the Bannack Dillon line for 1100 dollars to enable through service from Dillon to the Big Hole. Subscribers pledged shares and a January 2 meeting may raise capital from 5000 to 10000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Montana Telephone Company
Court House
F. A. Hazelbaker
Rocky Mountain
Norris
Bannack- Dillon
Dillon
Big Hole
Thia
October Weather Report From Local Observer
The October weather month was chilly with a mean temperature of 40.2 degrees. Maximum 76 and minimum two above. cold snaps from the 16th–20th and last five days, 18th drop to 2 degrees. Precipitation .39 inch, one inch snowfall, four precipitation days. Clear days 18, partly cloudy 7, cloudy 6. prevailing wind westerly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Monroe
U. S. Weather Bureau
Young thief receives year in penitentiary
Jesse Peterson, arrested in Salmon City last summer for stealing a saddle horse and outfit from Harry Lapham at Jackson, was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary at Deer Lodge after pleading guilty to grand larceny. The judge leniently praised his youth and delivered a memorable talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Peterson
Salmon City
Harry Lapham
Jackson
Deer Lodge
Peterson
Change in Olmsted Logan Grocery Firm
John B. Logan retires from Olmsted & Logan with T. D. Olmsted continuing the business. The store will operate as T. D. Olmsted, Grocer. Olmsted assumes all liabilities and outstanding accounts are payable to him. Logan plans outdoor work after leaving the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
T. D. Olmsted
Grocer
Mr. Logan
Bis
Mr. Olmsted
Bertha Kunz Baker Delivers Dramatic Elan in Normal
At Normal hall Friday evening Mrs Bertha Kunz Baker presented a strong interpretation of the French drama El Aiplon. The audience, pleased by her stage presence and training, enjoyed the performance after a concise historical introduction and a moving rendering of the drama’s most emotional moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Kunz- Baker
Directory of Beaverhead County to be Published by Polk Co
R L Polk & Co Montana canvassing Beaverhead county for a Dillon Dillon area directory. The book will list business firms private citizens trades schools churches banks newspapers societies and county officers. It will also include a farmer roster with land details and owner post addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Polk & Co
Montana
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Polk & Co
Pioneer Directory Publishers of America
Charles X. Thompson
8. L. Polk & Co
Mysterious Unclaimed Saddle Horse At Orr Livery Barn
A small brown mare with white on the right hind foot and branded left shoulder sits unclaimed at Dr. W C Orr’s livery yard after being brought in by ranch hand James Ferguson. The animal is about seven or eight years old with a good saddle and bridle, awaiting the owner who has not appeared or claimed it while Ferguson is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Orr
Orr
Jas. Ferguson
Fiicera
Ferguson
Birthday Party Honors Five Year Old Andrus
A birthday party for five year old Harry Andrus drew many children after school. Dolls were hidden for a yard hunt with each child finding a toy, then tea and cake with ice cream and cocoa followed. The guest list included Freda Robb May Henneberry Marjory Stevenson Elizabeth Luce Juanita Stamm Cecil Canterbury Claude Canterbury Frank Paul Emmet Kuntze Ival Birrer Hugh Norvell Paul Fishburn Ervin Weiser Dewey Cashmore Willie Victor Hollie Standaher and Fred Standaher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Andrus
Andrus
Freda Robb
May Henneberry
Marjory Stevenson
Elizabeth Luce
Juanita Stamm
Cecil
Claude Canterbury
Frank Paul
Emmet Kuntze
Ival Birrer
Hugh Norvell
Paul Fishburn
Ervin Weiser
Dewey Cashmore
Willie
Victor
Hollie
Fred Standaher
Quarterly teacher examination set for Dillon Montana
Notice states the county superintendent of schools will hold the quarterly teacher examination in Dillon Montana at the office on Friday and Saturday November 24 and 25 1905. Sessions start at 9 am with materials furnished by applicants and legal cap required. Estella Maerich county superintendent. Dr Walker's office in new Mellen building Idaho street hours and contact details listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
County Treasurer Reports Higher October Balances In Dillon
The monthly report of County Treasurer B. N. Stevenson filed with Clerk J. S. Baker shows a higher balance across funds due to tax payments as December 1 deadline nears. October 31 balances total 25 839 11 with receipts of 7 135 12 and disbursements of 4 370 50 leaving funds ready for warrants and state remittances.
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B. N. Stevenson
J. S. Baker
Stevenson
Dilloneile
F. H
H. S
Institute
Midnight in Chinatown at the opera house
An opium den scene in Chinatown depicted in Midnight in Chinatown features Chinamen cooking and smoking the drug and is slated to play Saturday night November 18. The show promises entertaining scenes for all audiences and a heavy demand for seats with advance sales opening soon. ticket prices range from 25 cents to 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinatown
Opera House
Fife
Notice of Dissolution of Co Partnership at Dillon Montana
Dissolution of the co partnership in Dillon Montana is announced with T D Olmsted succeeding to the business while John B Logan retires. All firm obligations will be paid by Olmsted and debts owed to the firm should be directed to him. Dillon Montana November 9 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
T. D. Olmsted
John B. Logan
Dillon, Montana
Hunting Notice Prohibits All Shooting on Premises
A local posting declares all hunting and shooting forbidden on the property at Peevey with a county map reference in The Examiner. The notice names Graig Cornell and outlines a no‑hunt policy for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graig Cornell
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Monthly Weather Report
Olmsted & Logan
T. D
X. U.N
H. R. Melton
A. J. Neyes
Miss Kingsbury
F.C. Kress
Edith Metlen
Margaret Poindexter
P. B. Poindexter
W. W. Kingsbury
Bowen
Squire
I. J. Conger
J. B. Poindexter
A. L. Stone
Atlantic Street
Mra
A. Jones
F. C. Kress
C.R. Squire
Dorchester
Mothers Club
Estella Maerich
Michaels-Stern Fine Clothing
Michallb, Etten & Coy
Rochliter
Ter
Eliel Brothers
Thos. P. Dale
Lucile Dunemore
Thos. Flynn
Harry Rash
Blacktail
Rash
Flynn
John Morgan
Washington Nyhart
Beaverhead
Jas. A. Wall
Ole Dabble
Jesse Clayton
Fannie Clayton
A. R. Jacobs
Guardian
Pentacostal Union
Denver
Mra. Effie Coon
Austin L. Coon
Coon
Portland
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