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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1905
Page
5
Dillon and nearby towns report frequent visits from merchants and professionals. many residents travel to Helena and Bozeman for state fair duties and synod meetings. Local business and mining interests are active with new hires, relocations, and upcoming sales and contracts.
Notice proclaims no hunting or fishing allowed at the Emerick ranch south of town under penalty of law. Frank Smith cites the restriction and date code 52-4-¢.
The county health board met under state law with Dr. F. M. Poindexter reporting that overall health is good. Diphtheria was the most noted issue with 24 cases and one death, all contained to a ranch origin, while measles scarlet fever and typhoid were present in smaller numbers. Three diphtheria cases remain quarantined at the Mantle ranch. The state health secretary warned of possible smallpox risk and urged strict sanitary measures especially in schools. The report highlights vaccinations, athletic emphasis in schools, and new athletic oversight led by Prof. C. L. Robbins, plus purchases for sports facilities and a contractor’s estimate for September work.
At a regular monthly meeting the executive board decided to render every possible assistance toward promoting college athletics and to support related initiatives.
Judge E J Conger received a box of Alexander apples grown by Mrs Isaac Seare a leading Plains fruitgrower in Sanders county The Plainaman editor Ray S Conger sent the fruit in a regulation box holding about 35 apples The Montana grown apples are insect free and showy and juicy as any in Dillon market
Last Thursday evening Misa Winifred Jones hosted a delightful party at her Montana street home to celebrate her fourteenth birthday. Guests included Hortense Pani, Marjorie Conger, Alberta Andrus, Myrtle Grace, Bessie Clark, Hazel McDonald, Montana Gilbert, Faye Wier, Katie Fishburn, Florence Haynes.
Edith Remely, Vera Jones and Celia Jones attended a late hour party at a hostess’s home. Luncheon was served and guests then departed wishing the hostess many happy returns of the day.
Dillon delegates praise the Helena state fair and the Capital City hospitality while lamenting Beaverhead county's lack of an exhibit. They blame prohibitive railroad rates but expect next year to organize a creditable display that could rival any.
Wrestler Jack Collinge, based in Wilbur Washington, mails a request for a Dillon return match with Tom Davies. He offers a $100 wide bet and asks for two weeks after signing to arrange training. Collinge says he is in excellent shape and confident he can win.
George and Harry Brazille of Twin Bridges were seen in Dillon during a brief visit likely late in the day. The brothers, known locally for their mining and ranching ties, were photographed near the courthouse square.
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