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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1905
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner notes F. C. Kress as editor and proprietor with local editor reentering September 20 1902 in Dillon Montana. Advertises subscription price at 2 dollars per year in advance.
The Dillon Examiner asserts it offers advertisers the largest bona fide paid circulation in Beaverhead County. Subscription records and mailing lists are open for advertiser inspection. Date noted is Wednesday September 20, 1905.
Dillon residents complain that high fire insurance rates persist despite water works and a steady fire department. The Examiner cites alleged rate padding by the insurance combine, calls for reform, and notes a public push to empower state oversight and curb excessive premiums.
The Examiner argues for a first class chemical fire engine for Dillon to lower insurance rates and reduce fire damages. It notes costs between 700 and 800 dollars and cites insurers who demand chemical engines before granting rate reductions.
Miss Annie Higgins of Houston Texas arrives in Dillon for an extended stay to join her mother Paulla Higgins renowned Texas oil expert as she examines local oil prospects in the region.
Notice to the People of Dillon announces N S Wood is back with his quick delivery wagon to handle baggage express and light freight to and from the depot and all city areas including the Normal College and Dormitory. He avoids coal and keeps the wagon clean, offering ceiling and delivering stave wood and dry kindling. Orders left with Deputy's Meat Market or the messenger boy at Central tele phone office receive prompt attention.
A. A. Elliot, Justice of the Peace, presides over an alias summons in Dillon Montana Beaverhead County.
Craig Cornell files a civil action against Frank Thompson in Beaverhead County Montana. A. A. Elliott Justice of the Peace summons Thompson to appear October 20, 1908 at 10 a.m. to answer on a balance claimed of twenty seven dollars and sixty two cents and twenty dollars loan. failure to appear may result in judgment. First publication September 20, 1905. J. B. Poindexter attorney for plaintiff.
Dillon Montana city council invites sealed proposals for furnishing materials and constructing sewers. Bids due by 8 p.m. October 4, 1905, with plans from the city clerk or city engineer Geo R Metlen. Sample pipes required. bids may be rejected.
Beaverhead County Montana invites sealed bids for a stone jail at Wisdom with plans at Dillon clerk office and Wisdom post office Bids due October 7 1905 at 10 am A 10 percent certified check is required for good faith Bond forfeiture if the contractor fails to complete. Board reserves right to reject any bid. MO 5. BAKER Clerk of the Board Dillon September 13 1905.
The county court of Beaverhead County Montana invites sealed bids by 10 o clock a m Saturday October 7 1905 for the construction of a barn at the poor farm and the addition of wards at the poor house near Dillon. Bidders must file a bid bond as evidence of good faith with the county clerk and recorder. The contract awarding date is October 7 1905 at 10 o clock a m and the county reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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