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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
5
About 11 thirty Monday a masked trio robbed the First National Bank. The town marshal shot and killed one robber as he fled with loot valued around ten thousand dollars. Other bandits escaped on horseback and were chased by pursuing posses from Fort Benton and Havre and two auto parties.
In the Prickly Pear valley cattlemen and sheep men clash as a special force of deputies patrols the hills. Tensions rise with reports of guns seen and possible shooting anticipated, signaling a volatile rural dispute.
Robert Reichel once United States commissioner at Malta received an eighteen month term in Leavenworth and a 100 fine after pleading guilty to forgery embezzlement. He embezzled homestead funds intended for the Glasgow land office and forged endorsements on checks issued by the receiver of that office.
Missoula Montana J S Taggert a resident of Baker City Ore came to Missoula from Baker City Ore was instantly killed Monday afternoon on the Ok ee fe ranch west of the city He was knocked from a high stack of hay his neck was broken a stacker being responsible for the accident Taggert age 40 leaves a wife and child at Baker City.
A suffering woman endures backache headache nervousness poor sleep and loss of appetite. The ad claims kidney and bladder troubles cause her symptoms and Foley Kidney Pills provide quick relief and renewed health. For sale by all druggists.
Nearly all delegates to the state convention of Red Men arrived in Lewistown Monday evening. A fine program of music and brief addresses followed at the opera house with an address of welcome by Mayor J. S. Marshall. Sessions began Tuesday morning with about 100 delegates in attendance.
M Balent of Streator Illinois suffered kidney and bladder troubles and could not work. After taking Foley Kidney Pills for a short time he fully recovered and returned to work feeling healthier than before. For sale by all druggists.
The Northern Pacific station at Lo Lo was robbed Monday night of $35. Two tramps known to loiter about the area entered the ticket office while agent C. R. Bullis was away and broke into the till.
A Chicago man promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for hay fever and summer colds. E M Stewart of 1034 Wolfram St. testifies to great relief, inviting others to buy Poley's Honey and Tar Compound.
Myron Langdon of Binghampton New York cousin of Miss Langdon at the Bright hotel drowned Monday in Deer Creek reservoir while wading in the intake ditch. He could not swim and the body will be shipped to Binghampton.
Fire fighters under War den Towman have the situation under complete control and danger from spread is past. It is the Montana Forestry association patrol system’s first test and receives general commendation. The blaze on Second creek is out.
A Sunday night fire of unknown origin swept through J. W. King’s livery and razed the old Union opera house, a dwelling, and a barn. Loss valued at 12 000 to 15 000 dollars.
Thos Ariss of Concord Michigan notes thirty years of use with Dr King’s New Discovery, calling it the best cough and cold cure. The ad claims it arrests respiratory ailments from la grippe to asthma and hay fever, priced 50 cents to a dollar with a free trial bottle and Potts drugstore guarantee.
Lewistown reports G. Hamilton a man of high standing was arrested Monday by Deputy Game Warden Berkin on a charge of dynamiting fish.
Buffalo New York resident Paul Mathulka praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a family blessing for constipation head ache indigestion and dyspepsia. Available at Potts druggist for 25 cents.
Supt C F Helen head of the state fish hatchery visited three valley locations and recommended Merton Springs 14 miles northwest of Kalispell as the site for the second state hatchery. He will present the selection to the state fish commission upon returning to Anaconda.
C A Smith sold a half interest in four car loads of horses to F A Metzel of Maple Creek Alberta and left for Alberta with Metzel, Mrs Smith and their son Toots. The horses were shipped Tuesday. Smith plans a tour of Alberta and may visit British Columbia before returning to Dillon.
John Fleming of Portland Oregon recently bought about 3000 fine range steers from M E Milner of Fort Benton. The cattle, valued near 15000 dollars, are on their way to the Big Hole basin as part of Fleming's larger movement of cattle into the area.
The Big Hole country is praised as a premier range in Montana with cattle fattened on rich grasses that typically fetch higher prices at market.
The Dillon post office lease expires January 1, 1912 and bids are invited through August 20 from bidders with suitable buildings within 1800 feet of the railroad depot. City leaders seek a central, accessible site, possibly a purpose built office open around the clock to permit late box mail access. The lease runs ten years amid calls for a more central location. Carnival Company Giving Clean Show at Grounds. Cosmopolitan Carnival opened last night attracting about 2000 attendees who enjoyed amusements and a confetti battle. officials deem the event a big success and note all staff are of a gentlemanly class.
The Butte Inter Mountain reports patrons are assured clean amusement and good treatment by management from end to end, with every detail obliging and up to date. The piece emphasizes consistent standards in service and conduct.
Dr E A Murphy prominent Salmon City Idaho was shot six times by Neff Pratt in his office last Friday afternoon Pratt fled then shot himself through the heart Pratt survives a gunshot wound believed fatal authorities report no known motive in the double tragedy
Coker K. Rathbone publisher of the Rowan Pioneer, visiting with his nephew Dr Don Rathbone, toured the plant Saturday. He complimented the management on the complete equipment and up-to-date methods, and was accompanied by his daughter Miss Byrl.
About forty students from the Normal School accompanied by five professors enjoyed a Saturday picnic in Sheep canyon with a lively tally ho transport and a cheerful outcome for all participants.
Three three-seated rigs carried the party while provisions were loaded in a wagon. The trip was hailed as a huge success by all participants. Two meals were prepared over camp fires and before returning several climbers ascended the steep nearby slopes.
Miss Thelma Johnson, 14 and daughter of Walker Johnson, was accidentally killed near Jackson Tennessee when her younger brother, age 14, was cleaning a shotgun and the load struck her in the head.
For months readers praised Dean's Kidney Pills with Mrs. Effie Coons of 216 N Idaho St Dillon Montana reporting relief from kidney attacks after using a box from Potts Drug Store. She credits the remedy with cure and notes repeated beneficial effects in later years. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Dr L C Chisholm was sentenced to life imprisonment for the March 9 murder of John D Powell near Fort Ross California. An advertisement promotes Flys Cream Balm for catarrh with claims of soothing healing without cocaine mercury or harmful drugs.
iJ E Morse of Dillon Montana brands cattle with a quarter circle O on the left shoulder and a bar on the left thigh. The range noted is Big Hole Basin. 29 t t
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