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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1923
Page
8
Local Dillon column lists business ads from Tattersalls to Beaverhead Motors and Delco Light, plus residents’ visits and a baby birth. Includes notice of Mrs. Forrester's California trip, H. L. Willis and R. R. Baker’s business, and a testimonial for Dean's Kidney Pills.
Pierce ranch on Horse Prairie hosted R Marchesseault while George Lannon arrived from his Horse Prairie homestead. J J Brown from Polaris visited the Metlen hotel with wife. E F Wakerlig and Fred L Smith called on business in Dillon. Walter F Trombley stayed at the Metlen from the Trombley Brothers sawmill. Mrs Warren Selway and her mother plan to join Mr Selway in Alhambra California next week.
Edward Percy Howard reports on Walter S Ward son of George Ward the bread king and political boss of Westchester. Ward confessed to killing Clarence Peters but dodged trial as ad campaigns amplified by his family swamped coverage. Governor Smith orders an inquiry as Peters’ mother pleads for justice and public pressure grows.
Ray Melton a former Dillon boy has been offered the associate editorship of The Black Diamond the official publication of western coal interests. The paper covers the middle and northwest coal fields and is among the best known trade publications in the country. He had not yet decided on the offer.
For Rent. The Geo. W. Perkins ranch four miles south of Dillon, 240 acres with abundant water from two ditches. Includes a large house, barns and sheds. Write or see Archie McTaggart, Manager, Ogden Packing and Provision Co., Butte, Montana.
Classified note from T. D. Moran advertising a 1920 model Chevrolet 490 for sale. Vehicle is thoroughly overhauled and repainted. Seeks a bargain and contact details implied in the ad.
Timber sales for district No. 1 last year brought 313181 dollars from 37 488000 board feet of timber at an average 3 50 per 1000 feet.
A detailed chronology tracks Walter Ward from the May 1922 shooting of Peters through repeated bail changes, grand jury actions, and multiple indictments. It shows alleged blackmail, self defense claims, and a protracted legal saga ending with dismissal on appeal.
E. H. Haserdot, manager of the McClintock ranch near Wisdom, toured Dillon this week. He traveled with C. H. Allen of Wisdom and stayed at the Metlen hotel.
Helena Jan 29 Senate bill 29 seeks a 25 percent cut in county officers and deputies salaries. Chief changes apply to first four classes with auditor clerk recorder exempt. fifth class sees over 20 percent cuts. seventh eighth classes see minimal changes. sheriff salary drops from 2250 to 2000.
Craig Montana based sheep company reported selling 96 000 pounds of wool at a price per pound. Hobson banks publish annual reports showing improved financial conditions. The ad promotes Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy claiming relief from stomach issues including gall stones and indigestion.
Midgar Ferris of Leadore Idaho delivered two carloads of hogs to Hansen Packing in Butte. The hogs were in prime condition for butchering and Ferris received nine cents per pound for the shipment.
The Rocky Mountain division payroll amounting to 294062 dollars was the highest of the year for the past month. It equals an average of 11762 dollars daily for nearly 1900 employees on the division.
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