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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1905
Page
8
Coroner in Monida investigated the death of J. C. Barr a Woods Livestock herder. The loyal shepherd dog led searchers to Barrs body weeks after he vanished and kept guard until rescuers cremated his remains in Monida.
Attorney General Galen's opinion forces suspension of construction on the Normal College addition. State Treasurer Rice ordered to withhold warrants and interest coupons, delaying work already stored with perishable materials. Contractors expect damages and no rebuilding until spring, with potential mandamus action to test constitutionality. Governor Toole’s return pending.
Daniel Tovey Jr son of ranchman Daniel Tovey of Bristow married Miss Margaret E Stephens at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. The ceremony was at Clerk of Court F A Hazelbaker home on Reeder street performed by Rev Dr Tilder Baptist church. Only family and intimate friends attended with Miss Charlotte Stephens bridesmaid and Raymond Noyes best man. The bride, daughter of postmaster David E Stephens of Bristow, is a well known Basin resident. The couple departed for the Basin to begin married life at a Big Ranch home.
A. J. Turner of the Big Hole basin says this winter will be the toughest in years. He cites Flathead tribe forecasts and wildlife behavior as signs, noting early squirrel stores and active beaver dams. Turner warns against spending summer wages too soon.
Clerk F A Hazel reports Beaverhead County court business for 1904 incl. civil cases begun 81 disposed 42 and pending 134, criminal cases 51 pending, 13 began, 2 felonies appealed, 1 dismissed, insanity trials 4, estates probated 10, settled 3, administrations 16, guardianships 40 pending, guardians appointed 3, executions 9, orders of sale 1, marriage licenses 49, divorces total 9, naturalizations 29 from Austria Canada Denmark England Germany Ireland Norway Sweden Switzerland.
Owen Ellis, prominent Big Hole Basin rancher and saloon owner known as the mayor of Wisdom, was killed while en route with his brothers to bring cattle. The beav erh ead county man, 34, left a $20 000 estate and extensive holdings across Wisdom including the Silver saloon. Attorney Robison represents him. Owen Ellis’s body was taken to Smithfield Utah for interment after arraignment of Honk, who pleaded not guilty and awaits a Monday preliminary hearing.
Dillon serves as seat of state government while Gov Toole is away in the east. Lieut Governor Nerrin handles duties as second officer, issuing about two notarial commissions daily. Sheriff Gibson of Jefferson county visits for a requisition to Nebraska for Blake, a grocer accused of taking advance money without goods. A Colorado requisition seeks Calantine family members who fled with witnesses in a criminal assault case.
The Duplicate Whist Club enjoyed a delightful evening last Saturday with Dr. and Mrs. W. V. Kingsbury as guests. Ezra Allen C H Conger and Cor cheater filled in for absentees Dr. W. C. Bagley and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Poindexter who attended other events. An appetizing lunch followed. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jones to entertain the club a week hence.
The General Greene cigar and the LaAzora lead the town’s cigar lineup with Kunzman as the sole LaAzora agent in Dillon and the call point at his Banack Street shop.
Gov. Toole discusses the legality of bonds for educational institutions under the enabling act. He argues the state may use investment income for maintenance and could offset costs in the treasury if needed. An adverse ruling could threaten institutions but should not permanently lose funds or credit. The cage work for argument might take months.
Beaverhead County showcases two monster cabbages grown on John F. Bishop's Carter Creek ranch. One lumped to twenty one pounds six ounces and perfectly formed, surpassing the state fair winner by a wide margin.
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