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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
7
Per Dillon Examiner dated October 8 1919 the text notes the second class mail status dated September 20 1902 at Dillon Montana and directs all editorial and business correspondence to the editor.
Montana Board of Health ordered an immediate investigation into crowded conditions at state institutions, especially state schools, after reports they lack adequate provisions. Secretary Cogswell to lead the inquiry, possibly with an architect, to determine if laws are being violated.
Governor I. V. Stewart designates Thursday October 9 1919 as Fire Prevention Day in Montana urging schools and press to emphasize prevention. He cites U S fire losses around 250 million dollars annually and experts say about 75 percent of fires are preventable and calls for national community support.
Chancellor EK C Elliott and state school athletic directors agreed on eligibility rules for interschool contests. Freshmen may play under Northwest Conference limits, but Missoula is excluded. Plans for all state school contests may proceed on a definite basis.
Aaron Lindley known as Scotty, an old time prospector in Beaverhead County, died last Thursday at the county hospital from old age. Funeral held by Rev. H. G. Humphrey with interment in Mountain View cemetery. Born in Scotland 77 years ago, he moved to this country as a boy and lived in Beaverhead for 30 years, owning mining claims across many districts. He accumulated modest fortunes and generous gifts to friends.
Protect your eyes. Dr. H. H. Scarborough, the specialist, will make his regular professional visit to Dillon at the Andrus hotel on Monday Oct 13. Let him stop your headaches.
Camouflaged boats are used to hunt ducks on Bedrock lakes. Chris Reed of Andrus grill and Joe Kiebba of Andrus barber shop built a flat bottom boat painted earth tones with holes for evergreen and aspen boughs. They plan to push a camouflaged island on the lake to conceal hunters.
Mrs A L Anderson of Dillon was elected regent of the Montana Daughters of the American Revolution at the annual conference in Billings. Other officers named include Bozeman’s Mrs BE Martin as vice regent and Dillon’s F H Bimrose as secretary. The convention closed with a banquet and a $250 scholarship pledge for a Montana high school student.
Twenty years ago chairman Paul outlined a four column arch 36 feet wide and 35 to 40 feet high for Co. E’s reception with flags bunting and red white blue lights. Arch construction assigned to Andersregg and O Conner. A merchants decoration committee was formed. Council reports flag staff for public square on order and new flag arriving. Police chief ordered worn streets fixed and Lovell scales removed after safety concerns. Judiciary committee recommends rejecting Herman F. Meisner damages claim for 5250.50. Treasurer notes 1992.87 balance with income from licenses and fines. Police logs show 26 arrests 24 convictions. Island residents warned about male piano players at houses. Helena architect C S Haire inspecting Normal building. Randolph Jacobs moves to Montana Mercantile. Frank Eliel back from Madison county fishing trip. large fish catch noted.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. by Pastor H. G. Humphrey. At 8 p.m. Epworth League presents a program on the new Christian democracy of the world. Sermons by Humphrey at Melrose on Oct. 9 and Armstead on Oct. 10.
Harrison and W S Tash were in town yesterday from their Grasshopper ranches in a brief local visit.
Beaverhead Post No. 20 of the American Legion held a Monday night meeting at the courthouse. A plan was approved to stage a series of dances in various county locales to recruit service members into the organization. A committee including Bud McGrath Alderic Tessier Henry Wyatt Joseph Fuller and George Baker was appointed to oversee the dance series.
Frank Caskin a local plumber suffered severe burns to his right arm in a gasoline explosion while repairing a burner at the Best Candy company factory early yesterday afternoon. He was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
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