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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1910
Page
1
In Dillon saloon men push to referendum on Ordinance 172 restricting hours, seeking a public vote at the April 4 election. Mayor White had not approved the measure, and a petition signed by 5 percent of voters triggered the referendum. Substantial local figures and saloon owners front the effort amid broader council discussions and permits.
In Dillon the Beaverhead club faces a split over closing its bar as a city saloon ordinance nears enforceability. Of 45 votes 33 favor keeping the bar open, 12 favor closing from midnight to 6 am and on Sundays. Discontent grows among members amid referendum debates and mayoral input.
Beaverhead county loses pioneer Samuel Jaggers who died Wednesday at his Railroad avenue home after long illness. He came to America in 1848 and to Montana in 1866, mined at Bannack, and helped develop the county for forty four years. For over thirty years he ran a ranch and stock operation on Horse Prairie. His funeral was held this afternoon and burial took place in Mountain View Cemetery.
The ordinance was introduced December 1 and referred to the judiciary committee. No protest from saloon men. Reported January 5 in new form but referred again to the judiciary committee. No protest. February 4 recommendation to pass. Passed February 8. Mayor White did not approve or veto. City Clerk published February 9. law sets March 11 effective. On March x petition by saloon men signed by 5 percent seeks referendum at April 4 election.
Benjamin Bond and Pearl I Smith led a Municipal League meeting to discuss city election business. Members praised the city council’s regulation of saloons and noted saloon men withdrew a referendum petition, signaling support for the ordinance and avoiding a league nomination fight. The group cited Mayor White’s missteps as a point of discussion.
Nick Tinchinskey of Butte sues J B Callen of Wisdom for 10000 in damages claiming Callen enticed his wife away in 1909 and induced her to leave debts and piano rights, alleging improper relations and partnership in hotel stays over six months. Attorneys McCaffery and Griffin of Butte represent the defense.
An enthusiastic Beaverhead County Fair association meeting at the courthouse drew strong attendance. Stock subscriptions increased with plans for a successful next fall fair. Despite debts from improvements and last year’s bad weather, optimism grew for capital and improvements ahead.
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