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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
2
A fire described as sweeping a six to ten mile front across the state line near Trout Creek, from Idaho into Montana, challenges the forest service as crews scour highways for manpower to control the growing conflagration in the Missoula and Lolo forests amid alarming conditions.
Helena August 3 F H Ray state land register submitted monthly reports to the governor showing a July deposit of 75000 and raising the eight month total for the current fiscal year to 662736 all figures cited reflect state land operations and revenue.
Mrs. Rose Glaser of Terre Haute Indiana reports long standing kidney trouble ended by Foley Kidney Pills. She spent much money on cures before finding lasting improvement and is able to work again, recommending the remedy. City Drug Store. 1-m
Lenox saw a fire that caused about 15000 in damages destroying the residences of State Veterinarian M. E. Knowles and J. L. Bunnell while damaging several other homes. The blaze began in the Knowles barn and spread as a high wind fed the flames.
To keep health sound and avoid age ills, guard kidneys by taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at City Drug Store. This ad stresses using the remedy to conserve physical forces for a ripe old age.
Helena reports July 1901 to 1909 as the driest since 1901 with .61 inches of rain, a 0.46 inch deficiency from normal. The year to date precipitation totals show a 2.38 inch surplus deficiency since January first.
In Butte on August 2 two masked robbers robbed the saloon run by Charles McCormick at about 1 45 am. They made McCormick and customer John Raleigh kneel, emptied the till and stole McCormick's watch and about 15 dollars from his pockets. They rejected a cheap timepiece. The spree yielded roughly 80 dollars and the watch.
A Potts druggist ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria and related troubles. Wm A Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina says three bottles fully cured a severe malaria attack and brought lasting health. The ad promises relief of stomach liver and kidney complaints and prevention of typhoid at 50 cents a bottle.
Helena August 1 Governor Norris acknowledged receipt of a petition from S T Hogevoll of Butte regarding the Boulder dynamite case highlights and the request for action or review by state authorities.
A letter of acknowledgment by Governor Norris states he referred a Boulder matter to Attorney General Galen. The governor requests careful consideration and action as warranted by facts and law.
A fragrance claim promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a rapid healer for burns cuts scalds wounds piles and various skin conditions. The ad urges trying the product at Potts the Druggist for 25 cents.
Virginia City reports an attempted bombing of Economy Power Company facilities at Blaine Springs. A dynamite stick was placed in the flame with the aim to reach the machinery via the penstock, but the charge exploded on a screen, causing limited damage. Several heavy rocks were also hurled into the flame, averting greater destruction and loss of life.
Great Falls July 31 The mystery of a detached head found by a farmer near Craig was solved after a river body was recovered identified as an engineer from the Hauser dam near Helena. He and two companions drowned in May.
Mr Claude Brown of Reynoldsville J writes that months of kidney trouble resisted all treatments until Foley's Kidney Remedy was tried. After using a few large bottles he achieved a complete cure and calls it of inestimable value. City Drug Store. 1-m
E E Esselstyn submits the July report to Governor Norris showing receipts of 131773.36 and disbursements of 416736.32. The June 30 balance of 1003670.78 climbs to 518707.82, with 270000 added to the permanent school investment fund bringing resources near 4 million.
In Butte on July 3, within 15 minutes two East Broadway saloons were raided around midnight. Eleven men were taken to the city jail and later transferred to the county jail on gambling charges.
An ad for Foley's Honey and Tar from City Drug Store touts quick hay fever and asthma relief. It asserts soothing of inflamed air passages without opiates or harmful drugs and warns to refuse substitutes.
Missoula August 2 local hunters report hundreds of deer timber wolves bears coyotes elk and mountain goats have moved into lower levels of Western Montana driven from the peaks by recent forest fires.
Helena July 30 Leon Gillett a forest guard on the Helena forest was today naturalized after more than 30 years under the belief he was a United States citizen Judge Carl Rasch presided in the federal court confirming his citizenship status.
Mrs Chas Lyon of Peoria NL reports Foley Kidney Pills gave a speedy cure for months of backache and kidney trouble. She now enjoys excellent health, credited to Foley Kidney Pills sold by City Drug Store.
Anaconda reports the death of Morgan Evans at 76 years old at her Deer Lodge valley homestead four miles east of Anaconda. She had lived there for 45 years and was among the valley’s first settlers.
S W Bends of Coal City Alabama declares he struck a perfect health mine with Dr King’s New Life Pills after twelve years of suffering from Liver and Kidney trouble. He credits relief from Constipation Malaria Headache Dyspepsia and Debility to the remedy sold at Potts the local druggist for 25 cents.
Eight year old Walter G. Davis was committed to the Warm Springs asylum after medical examiners labeled him an epilepsy patient and noted no other placement was available. Doctors Schwartz and Kingsbury led the examination.
Nathan Godfrey of Helena announces he will seek the six year term at the Republican convention to succeed E. A. Morley. Godfrey has served two years as state railroad commissioner.
An old advertisement notes Foley's Kidney Pills as a tonic remedy for backache headache dizziness nervousness urinary irregularities and rheumatism sold at l m City Drug Store.
To build the new school house for Gould & Summers of Twin Bridges for 2400 dollars. The building is a frame structure brick veneered with a concrete foundation and measures 32 by 42 feet with a 13 foot ceiling.
Orders received before August 15 offer a $20 discount on single cylinder 3 to 4 horsepower motorcycles f o b Dillon s. Immediate shipment by express available. Contact E E Marcoe of Dillon to claim the discount.
A Western Montana fire update reports 1500 men battling blazes across nine forests. Forester Silcox cites 71550 acres burned as of today.
Harold M. Matson and H. Matson, brothers, died in a dynamite blast at the Mayflower mine near Boulder. No witnesses, and the exact cause remains unknown. Their mangled bodies were recovered from a 75 foot shaft.
Miss Minnie Thomas of Anaconda was killed when her automobile was struck by a passenger train at a crossing two miles east of Durant. Her escort and fiancé, Charles L. Walters, sustained serious injuries in the collision reported at about 6 o'clock last night.
J R Pitt of Rocky Mount North Carolina claims quick relief and cure after a severe cold and cough using Dr King s New Discovery. He endorses it as the surest remedy for diseased lungs hemorrhages la grippe asthma hay fever and lung trouble. Trial bottles free guaranteed by Potts the Druggist.
Thomas Kilgallan Jr. drank carbolic acid at his parents home in Butte near midnight after days of poor health and a recent job loss at the Stewart mine. He had been mentally unbalanced by illness and distress, with plans to leave the city.
Four fifths of last month’s bullion at the Helena assay office came from Fergus county. Montana counties contributed $135,738.65, with other sources adding $3,111.90, for a grand total of $138,850.55.
Teething babies suffer in heat with gum pain and digestive upset. McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR corrects sour stomach, cools and quiets bowels, and aids digestion. Sold by Potts the Druggist. Prices 25¢ and 50c per bottle.
Peter A. Breen a Butte attorney is a patient at St. Ann's hospital in Anaconda under the care of Mr. Spelman. He was brought to Anaconda from his ranch home on Rock Road.
Under sheriff Charles Crawford announces an annual inspection of county saloons found 102 operating in Chouteau Fort Benton.
Arthur Gagner of Martin Johnson Mercantile in Laurin says crops are near average except hay which is lighter but of better quality. He notes hay yields in his area are below last year but quality is improved. Constipation remark and herbal remedy ad follow.
From a trip through the east and a visit with Theodore Roosevelt, Lee Mantle returned to Butte last night. He declined to give a definite reply when asked about his candidacy for United States senator from Montana. He said he would rather not discuss the subject at this time.
If you sit in a cold draft when heated you may develop a stiff neck or lame back. Fix your mind on Ballard's Snow Liniment as the best pain reliever available. Prices are 25c 50c and $1.00 per bottle sold by Potts the Druggist.
Dillon Montana August 5 1910 lists uncalled letters in the post office to be sent to the dead letter office in Washington D C if not claimed within 30 days. Names include Andy Allred Ernest Bradshaw J F Blatt Frank O Brown Dana Burkholder Mike Conly Rasmus Christianson Mike Cult Maher A J Halloworth Will Maguire Chas A McNamara Walter Shannon S H Slater L D Wade Grace Young Rudolph Grace Lamont postmaster
Carl Mast continues to operate the baggage and parcel delivery service in the city after acquiring N S Wood’s delivery and kindling wood business. He lists kindling coal and store wood for sale with orders to be left at the Tribune Store and the wagon flagged promptly.
Science Siftings reports Flam Marion stating Halley's comet travels at 120000 miles an hour. It notes lunar edge irregularities affect solar eclipse totality. A Trafian scientist claims an instrument can warn of an impending earthquake minutes before it happens.
Trustees of school district No. 55 in Laurin Virginia City have let the contract for a new school house. The district recently created to serve Laurin is moving forward with the building project.
A biographical sketch details Sir Robert W. Perks early career habits. He rose before dawn to read law, enforcing a strict rule never to sleep past 5 am with a water alarm device. A glass tube balanced over his head released water if he slept beyond the limit.
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