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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1930
Page
7
A fragmented historic notice discusses securing space in the county seat for pregoing political purposes. It references citizens and candidates and indicates an absence of general circulation paper. The text shows party needs and public posting in the county seat.
The piece urges voters to inspect county roads and support Bud Hartwig for county commissioner while praising Sheriff Bill Orr for his steady service. It notes road work over ten years, advocates gravel paving with planning, and highlights Orr’s record in recovering stolen cars, handling civil cases, and aiding livestock disease control. It also endorses public administrator candidates and emphasizes careful, economical estate handling.
Democrats and Republicans alike urged that Dr. W. C. Orr seek reelection to the sheriff’s office he has held for four years. Beaverhead county has long had capable sheriffs, and even personal enemies concede his qualifications.
The article promotes Joe Metlen as a capable Democratic candidate for representative, highlighting his energy, county knowledge, education, and two years in office. It urges voters to reelect him, praising his honesty, integrity, and dedication to public service.
The Democratic Central Committee lists U. S. Senator Thomas J. Walsh Congressman John M. Evans Railroad Commissioner Thomas RB Carey Associate Justice John A. Matthews State Representative Joe Metlen Sheriff W C Orr Treasurer Bertie Mathews Assessor B W Emerick County Commissioner W B Hartwig Surveyor George R Metlen Public Administrator Mrs Ed Connell by Justice of the Peace L P Philips authorized and paid for by Democratic Central Committees.
A Dillon and regional round up notes visitors from Jackson, Wise River, Anaconda, Lakeview and Dell. Residents report deer hunting success, a bear captured, a child drinking furniture polish, and preparations for the Montgomery gate event in Centennial valley.
State veterinarian Dr. W. J. Butler said livestock losses in Montana this year have been light, with most deaths due to poisoning. A notable case involved 60 of 190 sheep near Dixon in Lake county dying from goldenrod poisoning after a long move and improved feed. Earlier, a Washington sheep shipment suffered a large loss. In Helena valley two sheep died from raw unripened potatoes.
The week reports show 13 boys and 14 girls with perfect attendance in Grade 2B as Wynne’s class notes new spelling pads and a singing game. Grade 3B under Miss Hand lists 100 percent spellers including Margaret Markovich and Elizabeth Wilkinson while Doris Gordon reports library activities and a report on a library book. No tardiness noted. students craft Tadfie bowls and Indian designs.
The Christian citizenship theme is urged by Presbyterian minister Rev. T. J. Simons as the Sunday program for next week. He notes the timely message and shares welcoming remarks about first-time experiences in faith.
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