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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
4
Entry dated September 20 1902 in Dillon Montana notes second class mailing under act of Congress and price of subscription two dollars per year in advance. Paper will be mailed to subscribers until ordered discontinued and arrears paid.
Nebraskan statesman William Jennings Bryan drew a 12,000 strong crowd in Steubenville Ohio where cheers echoed along the platform as supporters pressed near the train. Women swarmed to touch him and a railroad worker declared solidarity with the candidate amid a frenzied reception.
Miss Violet Isabella Hill married George Lenox at the bride’s home by Rev. F E Dodds in a quiet ceremony. The couple, both from Dillon, planned a brief honeymoon in Butte and will reside in Dutch.
The Salt Lake Herald notes Theodore Roosevelt forced the Taft nomination. It states federal office holders backed by tariff protected interests could not secure his election, while men received a day holiday with pay for marching in the parade as the Benevolent Corporation covered uniform costs.
A special meeting at city hall approved bills for sewer and sidewalk work completed by Peter Orem and Ben Hager, with payments totaling 1 601.77 and 3 032.51 respectively. Sewer cost per lot in District No 3 was 15.63 and 15.76 in District No 4. The council levied the 1908 tax: street and alley two mills library one mill general 3.75 mills and interest and sinking one fourth mill.
Floyd Kenison of Dell will move to Deer Lodge to attend Montana College for the coming school year. J. A. Barnes of Helena, superintendent of the Montana Children's Home, solicited funds in Dillon. Miss Ruby Sutton, formerly a Dillon teacher, is nominee for Carbon county superintendent of schools. William Smith, a well known pilot, remains seriously ill after a recent stroke.
Speech lauds Montana as ideal for exporting pureblood stock and grazing wealth. He urges strict disease laws to protect both stock growers and public health while acknowledging campaign rumors and the need to verify candidates’ records.
Residents recount a church wedding of Mies Sarah Fitzharrig and John OBrien at Mrs Kate Fitzharries home. Racing at the fair grounds saw John the Baptist beat Walker in two separate 300 and 200 yard events. Monida Yellowstone Transportation reports a successful year with 3800 passengers. The body of Rody Toomey was found in Dillon from heart trouble. Funeral held at his fathers residence with interment at Mountain View cemetery. Gov Norris closes with hopes for Montana's growth and development.
Notice from Poindexter and Orrels Co warns no hunting on Poindexter ranches south of town and threatens full legal penalties for trespassers regardless of identity.
The City of Dillon Montana levies taxes for 1908 to fund street and alley 2 mills, library 1 mill, general 3 3 4 mills, and interest and sinking 1/4 mill. levies to be extended on the assessment roll and credited to each fund. Passed September 29 1908. J B Poindexter City Clerk Attest.
The Dillon Montana city council announces a hearing on the sprinkler tax levy for Sprinkling Districts One and Two. Objections to the assessment on district property will be heard October 7 at 8 p m at the City Hall. The record of the tax levy is on file in the city office for public inspection.
In Beaverhead County Montana the State Bank of Dillon sues Welton W. Shelly in district court. Defendant is summoned to answer the complaint served by the clerk and to file a response within days after service. If no answer is filed the plaintiff may obtain a default judgment.
A fragmented OCR notice urging Democrats to respond to a solicitation. The text is incomplete and offers limited context about eligibility, deadlines, or actions required.
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