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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1906
Page
9
The Chicago sheep market braces for lean supply as mature sheep are scarce and few wethers go to feed. Lambs fetch $7 to $8 per cwt while mutton ranges $5 to $5.25. Exports fall due to domestic short supply and high prices, signaling further ewe flock reduction.
Boise Idaho September 25 reports claim J J Hill has taken over the San Francisco Idaho and Montana railroad project aiming to build a line from San Francisco to Butte. The plan includes a Snake River to Western Pacific link near Winnemucca Nevada and westward work from Caldwell. Officials speculate Hill Gould or both are in the deal to give Western Pacific an outlet into Montana and a San Francisco route.
Lewistown dispatch reports three inmates overpowered Deputy Sheriff Ed Silverhorn in the county jail during dinner hour. Escapees were Charles Brown of Helena awaiting burglary charges and H A Roscoe and Carl Roscoe charged with sheep theft from Smith and Elliott Just Bummer. The trio knocked the guard unconscious and locked the officers in the corridor before fleeing. alarm was raised half an hour later and a manhunt began.
The Montana Democratic State Central Committee challenges Republican candidate Charles N Pray to a public joint debate with T. J. Walsh on campaign issues. Both candidates are respected lawyers and pledges honor, decency, and education through argument to help Montanans decide who should represent the state in Congress. Will Pray accept the debate challenge.
The article notes continued remarks from a teachers’ institute at the high school. Dr Swain speaks on Civics stressing clear aims and local government over national matters and warns against teaching civics in a way that breeds anarchy.
In Butte the Dillon cigar is sold exclusively at McAllister & Co's Dillon saloon located at 350 South Main and 609 Front street South Butte.
Registry agent Elmer O. Bateman announces open registration for qualified electors in Glendale and Hecla Montana. Registration runs Oct 15–27 1906 with Sunday off and daily hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reopens Oct 29 for those with legal reasons for late registration. First publication Oct 3 1906.
I E A Benjamin registry agent for Jackson precinct announces opening registration for Election District No 9 at the Benjamin Hotel Jackson Montana on October 15 1906 before the general election on November 6 1906 Also at Fox Montana October 19 Dark Horse October 22 and at his Jackson home October 27 and 29 from 9 am to 9 pm daily except Sundays.
I Leo H Truax registry agent for Election District No 5 Beaverhead County Montana announces registration hours for Lima and Dell precincts. He will open the books October 15 1906 at the Lima office and will also visit Patterson Hotel Dell October 16 19 23 26 and return to Lima October 27 29 from 9 am to 9 pm each day. First publication October 3 1906.
George H. Beasley has sold his Moore based newspaper The Island Empire to S. E. Peterson. Three engineers and irrigation experts review the Flathead Valley site.
I Al Graeter registry agent for Election District No 2 Beaver precincts Farlin Birch Creek Bishops Argenta will open books for qualified electors October 1906. He will be at Argenta October 15 18 Farlin October 19 22 Birch Creek October 23 24 and Bishops October 25 27 returning to Argenta October 29. First publication Oct 3 1906.
The Madison county fair proved a great success with broad community turnout and festive activities. Vendors reported brisk sales as visitors enjoyed rides games and exhibits throughout the event.
Geo P Hughes registry agent will open registration books for qualified electors in Beaverhead County Montana in Dillon at Hughes and McCaleb store on October 15 1906 before the November 6 1906 general election. He will also be at Barretts No.3 Sim Estes home October 17 1906 Blacktail No.4 Poindexter School House October 18 1906 from 9 am to 9 pm. First publication October 3 1906.
Dr Poindexter announces move to the Poindexter building with office entrance on Idaho street. Hours are 10 to 12 a m and 2 to 5 p m, plus night hours. Telephone numbers are 42 A and 47 B.
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