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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
2
Emerson Hill, manager of the Queen and Crescent, reports rapid progress at the mine with extra men added. The ore improves as veins are followed, two shifts operate from the main tunnel, and ore is blocked out for mill processing. The Queen of the Hills and Copper Queen mills are relocated and will be commissioned as frost ends.
Jesse P. Morris recalls a near fatal pneumonia attack in 1906. He credits Dr King s New Discovery with rapid relief after two and a half bottles, claiming it cured coughs and lung disease. Potts Drugstore sold it with a guarantee, 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free.
A planned power operated sheep shearing plant with capacity for 17 shearers aims to replace hand shearing in Madison county. Local flockmasters have organized to purchase and place the plant in Rochester gulch five miles from Twin Bridges then move it to Point of Rocks for the peak shearing period with bands from nearby areas expected to join.
A testimonial from Carrie Harden of Bowling Green Kentucky praises Foley's Kidney Remedy for correcting kidney and bladder troubles. She reports relief after the first bottle and full recovery after the second. The advertisement promotes the product as a remedy for female health irregularities.
Helena advance report notes Standard Voting Machine Co offers four machines for the city and four for the county. Payment would come from savings after elections compare the new system to the present one. Estimated to break even in five elections.
An insidious warning about kidney trouble pushes readers to take Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of trouble. The ad claims it corrects irregularities and prevents Bright's disease and diabetes, urging purchase at City Drug Store.
George Nichols of Junction and the upper Lemhi is praised for a year of field service with the national forest service. He spent summer reducing range pests and, despite a weaker fall, improved as winter approached, collecting pelts of 23 wolves 165 coyotes and many lynx and bobcats.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a reliable purifier to relieve head ache biliousness and jaundice caused by liver and bowel stagnation. Priced 25 cents at Pott’s drug store.
In Helena on April 18 the jury returned a verdict of acquittal for Jon T Murphy charged with fencing 796,240 acres of public land in eastern Montana. Judge Hint commented on the case after the ruling.
Witnesses clash on whether an enclosure fits the law with no hard fast rule for openings in fences. The dispute centers on interpretations of statutory meaning and how to classify structures.
Helena April 18 State Veterinarian Knowles returned from Livingston today and says the Burlington railroad was fined 25 dollars twice for bringing sheep into Montana that had not been inspected.
Mr C Farthing of Mill Creek Indian Territory says nine years ago his health failed and life hung on a thread. A druggist recommended Electric Bitters, which restored his strength. He claims the remedy saved him from the grave and has kept him well since. Sold under guarantee at Pott's drug store for 50 cents.
Lewistown April 18 Governor Norris was given an enthusiastic reception as he spoke to the Fergus county democracy at the annual smoker. David Hilger served as toastmaster and Norris delivered an address that stirred the crowd and drew loud cheers.
E M Hand of San Diego has leased and bonded the Columbus and Old Coin mining claims at Rochester mining camp, Virginia County. The one year lease costs 8500 dollars if the property yields, with Christopher Stocker to receive 20 percent royalty on net ore proceeds during the lease.
A local advice note urges choosing Foley's Honey and Tar for coughing fits as the safest cure for cold symptoms. The message claims it cures obstinate racking coughs and expels the cold, noting it contains no harmful drugs and recommending insistence on buying it at drug stores.
Helena April 20 public hearing on distance tariffs adjourned March 18 will be resumed May 5. State railroad commission announced today urging all interested parties to attend.
In Butte on April 18 three men paid fines totaling $200 for stealing four chickens valued at $3. The police court session described the offense as a chicken theft case with monetary penalties imposed.
Foley's Honey and Tar is claimed to furnish complete protection against pneumonia and consumption and to cure stubborn colds and coughs. The Crry Drug Store advertises this remedy as the solution, asserting no known case of cold leading to pneumonia after use.
At the Missoula County High School board meeting the entire teaching staff from last year was reelected and each teacher received a raise from 100 to 120 dollars per month.
Will Seil Land Helena April 18 reports the Northern Pacific land department will offer settlers 200000 acres of land near Glendive in eastern Montana within ten days and later another 500000 acres. The land will be sold only to bona fide settlers at a low price with farm units sized for mixed farming and small stock.
O S Woolever of LeRaysville New York declares he cured bleeding piles twenty years ago by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad claims the salve heals sores boils burns wounds and cuts quickly and is sold for 25 cents at Pott's drug store.
April 20 at Belfry in Carbon county a miner named Jack Norman was found dead with a bullet in his body. J Harrison landlord of a local hotel is in Red Lodge jail after a shooting scene in Harrison's hotel that night. Harrison says his wife brought water to Norman's room and he heard an assault alarm. He forced entry and shot through a locked door finding Norman in the room.
Fragmentary report states a man feared a pocket was pulled on by Norman and Harrison. The pair exited to the sidewalk where Harrison fired a second time, causing instant death. Norman had a good reputation and Harrison's story is questioned.
Announcement says traffic will resume by Thursday between Great Falls and Helena. About 1,000 men are at work repairing flood damage to the Montana Central. Trains already run from Helena to Craig, a 43 mile stretch.
April 20 in Butte the Parrott mine owned by the Amalgamated company resumed operations this morning with about 200 men back at work.
Judge Hunt opened a session of the United States court in Butte this afternoon. It is expected the jury will be occupied for nearly three weeks with matters on the docket.
Advertisement urges readers to take Foley’s Kidney Remedy to tone the system and gain vigor, claiming it cures backache, nervous exhaustion, and kidney and bladder troubles. Start today.
Montana shippers plan to send ore to the Montana Mining association plant at Pend d'Oreille. Officers say three weeks should see the plant operating at full capacity as shippers already arrange shipments.
A large mountain lion near McHesser creek in the Ruby range has killed and eaten several horses over the past months. Horseowners grow anxious as the predator appears increasingly bold in its lair and hunting.
Governor Norris and Auditor Cunningham sitting as the state board of voting machine commissioners approved the machine built and submitted by the United States Standard Voting Machine Company of Rochester New York after a week of deliberations and experiments.
Eastbound Oriental limited derailed near Summit on April 20 after striking a soft track spot. The engine and most cars fell off the rails. mailcar baggage express tourist car and diner rolled over and burned. No deaths or serious injuries.
In Spokane on April 16 the Panhandle smelter at Pend d'Oreille Idaho received a five year lease and bond from the Montana Mine Owners association representing Montana independent mines. The price ranges from 1 050 000 to 2 100 000 based on option year. J Herbert Anderson previously owned the plant now controlled by Marcus L Hewitt T L Greenough A E Spriggs and other Montana mine owners back the project. Capacity will rise from 250 to 1000 tons daily.
Hyomei is presented as a fast remedy for coughs and colds claiming cure in under 24 hours. The ad notes the inhaler outfit costs $1.00 at Potts the Druggist with extra bottles at 50 cents. A Nebraskan reader endorses Hyomei for quick throat and cold relief.
A German housemaid hides nests of fresh eggs around the yard on Easter morning for a mistress' children. The children and parents cheer as they find the nests and eggs, then all gather for hot boiled eggs prepared outdoors and served at breakfast.
A preacher reflecting on Easter describes the resurrection as the dawn of immortality and the byword of renewed hope. He frames the Easter morning as the great sunrise over death and a universal awakening across time and nations.
Monks of Roncevaux enact a centuries old Easter ritual on Good Friday. A long dawn procession bears hairshirts and heavy crosses along rugged routes, with villagers showing reverence as the monks endure tremors, aching muscles, and bare heads in the steep paths.
Fragmentary note describes Easter eggs in ancient Rome linking gates tones and myths. Mentions swan sweetheart of Jupiter and eggs as hatch sites. Text unclear but suggests early beliefs around eggs as sacred symbols.
The article offers simple Easter craft ideas for peanut rabbits and chicks with paper ears tails and stands. It also describes England's hare pie scramble tradition dating back to past centuries with villagers joining in, ending in a chaotic money pie fight at Hare Pie bank.
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