Dillon Examiner Record Entry from 1902
The Dillon Examiner is entered as second class matter in Dillon Montana under the 1879 act of Congress dated September 20 1902.
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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1926
Page
7
The Dillon Examiner is entered as second class matter in Dillon Montana under the 1879 act of Congress dated September 20 1902.
The section of eastern Montana delivered a clear majority for Scott Leavitt over Don Tabasco Walsh and Squire Sancho Wheeler. The vivid campaign scene features Walsh on Rozinante and Wheeler on Whirligig failing to sway the electorate as Leavitt’s strength in the district solidified.
The piece notes Taft era reciprocity talks with Canada favored by Sir Wilfrid Laurier, but opposed in part by parliament leading to his defeat. It then surveys Montana election results where Walsh and Wheeler faced resounding backlash, implying Walsh’s presidential prospects ended. It praises Frank Lowden as a strong alternative and potential rival to Smith or McAdoo if Coolidge declines.
Frank Esterwald of the Grant section was in Dillon for business. He sold and shipped 52 fat steers at Armstead averaging 1341 pounds earning about 100 per head. He bought them at 900 pounds, gaining 531 pounds in a short period, noted as an unusual record for the time.
A mayoral figure muses on a surprising voting pattern where many Republican voters chose the Democratic ticket. He contemplates the cause and weighs the political implications and public sentiment.
A Sunday evening program at 7 30 features hymns readings and solos under Ellen May guild auspices. Readings include Psalm 96 and the West African Field. Performers include Miss Alice Roe Miss Muriel Thomas Miss Jean Bishop Miss Florence Lewis Miss Marjorie Stevenson and Misses Robe Galloway and Bishop. Congregation participates.
The St Rose guild announces its annual bazar and dance on Saturday Nov 27 at the city hall. Baxter Tonney Orchestra will play the dance music. A lucky ticket holder will win a ton of coal donated by Standard Lumber Co. The bazar will be held in the old Thomas Book Store building.
The St Rose guild will hold a food sale in the old Thomas Book Store building on November 23. Dr Dunlap has gone to California for his health and will not be in Dillon Thursday as planned. his next trip here will be announced later.
Dillon Dry Goods Co promotes closing out prices on underwear for Christmas. Dr R D Curry relocates to new dental offices in the Telephone block rooms 3 4 and 5 with a new telephone number 355. Advertise in the want column of The Examiner.
John Collins files in Beaverhead County Montana a petition to admit Elma DuBois last will and testament to probate. A hearing is set in Dillon court on November 11 1926 at 10 o clock a m for interested parties to appear or file written objections.
Executors of the Mary D Craver estate in Beaverhead County Montana notify creditors and others with claims against the deceased to exhibit them with vouchers within ten months after first publication. All business is conducted at Gilbert Gilbert McFadden Offices Dillon Montana. J H Gilbert and H G Rodgers Executors dated October 71 1926 with publication October 27.
Morton Mortgage Company sues James Robert Morton and Floy A Morton with Security State Bank of Dillon and East Bench Irrigation District in Beaverhead District Court for a sheriff’s sale proceeding in the Fifth Judicial District of Montana seeking enforcement of a mortgage and related claims.
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