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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
2
Thomas Gallahan of Twin Bridges drowned in the Big Hole river near the Owsley ranch two and a half miles from town. He was with Nick Trauiler when he stepped from a shallow riffle into deep water. Gallahan leaves a wife several children and many relatives in Twin Bridges.
Helena report shows total receipts at 622065 dollars and 39 cents for the first eight months of the fiscal year. July's last half brought 19148 dollars 86 cents and the first half 17075 dollars 46 cents, per Register Schmidt's report.
A. S. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana describes a summer cold and hay fever relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He says previous medicines worsened symptoms and a doctor’s prescription failed to help, but the remedy cured him quickly and his wife had similar success.
Deputy treasurer George M. Johnston of Deer Lodge county, accused of misappropriating over $10,000, attempted suicide at the Finlen hotel in Butte. Sheriff Tom Fleming intervened, restraining Johnston after he grabbed Fleming's revolver.
Fort Benton jury acquits Fred Lari moore in the W. P. Turner murder at Turner’s Beatrice area ranch. Judge Tattan sharply criticized jurors after the verdict and suggested he would have approved a first degree murder verdict.
Foley's Honey and Tar claims immediate relief for asthma sufferers and cures cases unyielding to other treatment. It is advertised as the best remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles and contains no harmful drugs. Available at 1-m City Drug Store.
In Bozeman on August 1 two young men Pratoy Brock and Robert Walsh were killed instantly when a moving hay derrick struck Madison Power Company lines delivering 40 000 volts. The incident occurred about 8 30 in the morning as they prepared to stack hay.
State Treasurer J. H. Rice reports Montana has about 3 million dollars in resources with over 2 million in bond investments. The July balance on July 1 stood at 957,532.35, receipts were 190,116.66, and expenditures 204,329.39, leaving 943,319.62 in the strong box.
Advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as a boon to elderly people with kidney or bladder disorders. It claims the product stimulates urinary organs, corrects irregularities, and tones the system, urging immediate use.
Anaconda August 1 Sheriff Fleming arrested George M. Johnston deputy county treasurer of Deer Lodge county at Gardiner. Johnston is charged with robbing the county of more than $10,000 over the past three years. Authorities say the thefts used false licenses.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any kidney or bladder trouble within medical reach and asserts no other medicine can do more. It presents a bold guarantee of effectiveness.
Helena August 6 A July assayer report by T B Miller shows a rise in mining activity across many Montana counties. Total precious metals received reach 202 321 09 with gold at 181 022 60 compared to 133 356 46 and 103 274 02 last year. Old Madison leads with 59 755 34, Fergus 58 828 22, Chouteau 38 429 42.
The Miles City government station recorded a temperature of 108 degrees in the shade today August 1. Citizens sought shade and cooled spaces as the heat wave continued across the area.
Mrs M M Davison of 379 Gifford Ave San Jose California endorses Electric Bitters as a general family remedy for headache biliousness and torpor of liver and bowels stating a bottle provides more digestive health than any other remedy She notes a soil guarantee at Pott s drug store priced 50 cents.
Aug 5 Helena report says Sheriff Tom Fleming of Deer Lodge County faces a probable grand jury investigation. Judge Winston of the district court may convene the panel to probe Fleming's conduct and duties.
J M Kennedy state humane officer prepared a report for Governor Norris after an inquiry at Miles City. The prison board, meeting yesterday, found grounds for a grand jury investigation into the matter. Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a family laxative.
Helena August 1 the state board of equalization set railroad line assessments with few increases from last year. August 15 was set for railroads to appear and protest. About 50 miles more sidings and 180 miles more main line exist this year based on March 1 returns.
Helena August 3 The state forestry commission will meet in Helena on August 15 to consider plans for better forest protection. Members include Paris Gibson of Great Falls R B Smith of Sunnyside and L L Callaway of Virginia City This will be the first meeting since its organization.
An old guidance blurb states that most appendicitis victims are constipated. It promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a mild laxative that stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural action, and avoids nausea or gripping. Refuse substitutes. City Drug Store.
Helena. July 31. The state board of land commissioners approved resolutions to govern the office with stricter rules. No land will be selected without a thorough field examination, plats showing location, country contour and water conditions, and after appraisal by the state land agent.
J A Green division engineer on the St Paul line from Lombard east to Forsyth says the company will employ 3 000 men until cold weather to repair flood damaged track. They will re lay 85 pound steel and ballast the roadbed to restore service.
An old advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy can stop irregularities and cure kidney or bladder troubles within medical reach. It mentions a drug store and promotes the product as a universal remedy.
Helena reports an indictment against C. W. Ardery deputy clerk of Madison county district court for attempting to defraud the government. J. H. Nickerson testified with witnesses and paid 150 dollars. Ardery allegedly altered papers to show Nickerson resided on land and sent them to the Bozeman land office while withholding the funds. He is out on bail.
Mr W Stone of East Poland Maine praises Bucklens Arnica Salve for sore feet burns cuts and abrasions and piles It is sold under guarantee at Pott's drug store priced 50 cents in an item likely from a local newspaper advertisement.
In Butte five shots killed Daniel Mooney in the Miners' Exchange saloon this morning. James Ryan, his brother in law, is in custody denying any knowledge of the motive. The investigation remains a mystery.
Reports from Miles City note extensive prairie fires on the range north of the Yellowstone between Donaldson's ranch and the Big Dry. The burned area is estimated at about ten miles wide and forty miles long.
Helena July 31 The state board of examiners approved using income from educational funds to retire $180000 of bonded debt voided by the courts. They asked the state treasurer to call in bonds from the State School of Mines Deaf and Dumb School University and Agricultural College totaling $180000, with interest.
Mrs Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville Ohio says her husband James Lee was saved from consumption by Dr King s New Discovery. She credits the remedy s powerful lungs relief the first dose. Pott s drug store sells it 50c and 1 00 with a trial bottle free.
Lewistown August 6 The Society of Montana Pioneers plans a September convention at the opera house with Mayor Pinkley to give a welcome address. A grand banquet is planned, a pioneer parade will lead with a Concord coach and Red River wagons, and afternoons will be at the fair grounds. A special train will run September 27 from Lewistown to Helena for the state fair.
Helena Aug 4 The postmasters convention adjourned last night after re electing the old officers and passing a resolution endorsing postal savings banks.
Notice states Dr Morton Egbert now operates from the Edie block above J Robert Morton store and features a reception room with Dr Ackley. 32 to
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