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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
2
Forest fire situation in Montana improves as officials report most fires near the Idaho line have burned out or been subdued. Missoula dispatch notes nearly all fires are under control after weeks of spreading efforts.
J M Clements district court judge declares plans to run for chief justice of the supreme court to replace Justice Brantly. Also includes a testimonial ad for Foley Kidney Pills noting a revival of health from backache and kidney trouble via City Drug Store. August Helena.
James McNulty, president of the Mill and Smelter men's union, Anaconda, died today at noon from heart disease.
Aug 8 in Virginia City Judge Lew L. Callaway commits Allen Lawton Lyons to the state school for the deaf blind and feeble minded at Boulder. Lyons is the 12-year-old son of Philip Lyons of Monida and is described as feeble minded.
An old drugstore advert promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for hay fever asthma and summer bronchitis. It claims quick relief from head throat and bronchial irritation without opiates or harmful drugs and urges refusing substitutes at Im City Drug Store.
County Treasurer R N Hawkins and Assessor H C Vinson returned from Monida after confirming 5000 Idaho sheep pastured in Centennial valley belonged to Brown Ranch, a Woods Livestock subsidiary. Madison County will collect taxes on 15000 additional dollars in property after the dispute.
Claude Brown of Reynoldsville Illinois writes that months of kidney trouble resisted all treatments until Foley's Kidney Remedy cured him after using several large bottles. He calls it of inestimable value and credits the remedy with ending his suffering. City Drug Store.
Lava Jackson, a white woman, pleaded guilty in Judge Donlan's court to attacking a black man with a razor in the cabbage patch district last June 20. Awaiting punishment in county jail, her illness prompted a lenient six month sentence in the penitentiary.
Advert says Bucklen's Arnica Salve relieves burns cuts scalds wounds piles and various skin ailments. Claims it cures sores boils eczema eruptions and cracked hands with strong endorsements. Available for 5 cents at Potts, the Druggist.
Helena August 8 The republican state convention will be held in Missoula on September 15 per the call from Dr. O M Lanstrum chairman of the state central committee. The convention will have 591 delegates.
William H Canton a prominent local stockman living near Billings took a large dose of strychnine at noon today and died shortly after. Authorities report he had been distressed over financial matters.
A compact, era style note urging readers to guard health and avoid age related ills by conserving vitality and stamina as years advance.
An elderly Walkerville resident was robbed of 2700 dollars at the local race track Saturday afternoon. Police withhold the man’s name while pursuing a suspected pickpocket as the principal offender.
Helena August 7 A brave wife drives the stage over the main range of the Rockies and the steep road between Silver station on the Great Northern and Lincoln on the Big Blackfoot while her husband Frank L Lenahan lies in county jail on horse stealing charges.
The body of John Toma a sheep herder for Max Lauterback was discovered on the Rob and Red ford creeks divide. He was killed by lightning during a Sunday thunderstorm. The report notes singed hair and facial hair burns along with arm and abdomen injuries. Teething babies in hot weather are described with a medical ad for McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR priced 25c and 50c per bottle sold by Potts the Druggist.
Anaconda August 4 J E Clifford acting secretary of the state democratic central committee has prepared the call for the democratic state convention to be held September 8 at Livingston.
The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone company announced this morning it established service with Willis by installing a local exchange. Willis, a popular pleasure resort, gains a much needed public amenity with the new telephone line.
Miss Rose Bodge a milliner for a local dry goods house was killed instantly in a runaway near Mammoth Hot Springs. She jumped from the carriage when the team became frightened and struck her head after the vehicle lurched.
A local ad asserts malaria and fever symptoms are caused by chills and general debility. It claims Electric Bitters destroy malaria troubles and cites Wm. A. Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina as cured after three bottles. The product also claims relief for stomach liver and kidney troubles and typhoid prevention. Potts the Druggist guarantees the remedy at 50 cents.
The Rev. J. E. Noftsinger will remain as pastor of the First Baptist church in Butte for another year. He announced from the pulpit after the congregation refused to accept his resignation at yesterday morning’s communion service.
The Twin Bridges area reports its wool crop of just over 300000 pounds sold to eastern commission houses. Most wool was sold locally before shipping at about 20 to 21 cents a pound, with the rest shipped on consignment.
Mrs. Rose Glaser of Terre Haute Indiana shares that after years of kidney trouble and failed cures Foley Kidney Pills provided a permanent relief enabling her to return to work. She endorses the medicine and says she would recommend it. City Drug Store carries the product.
An Exceptional Season. Billings August 1910 reports that the 1910 season in Eastern Montana has seen unusually low precipitation compared with the prior year, according to the local weather observer.
The report notes that moisture was more than half again as high for January 1 to August 1. It states that when May June and July of this year are compared with last year the difference in favor of 1909 remains evident.
Threshing by night has spread across the Judith basin with two shifts to speed harvest. The crop will finish well before last year due to earlier start, faster work, and more outfits engaged.
In a testimonial from Rocky Mount North Carolina J R Pitt says he suffered a severe cold and after one bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery he was cured. He claims the remedy is the surest treatment for diseased lungs hemorrhages la grippe asthma hay fever and lung trouble. Trial bottle free guaranteed by Potts the Druggist.
Frank McClellan, a rancher near Drummond, was halted by two masked men on his return from Missoula at about 10 PM. The bandits, armed with revolvers, jumped from the roadside, seized his horse, and demanded his watch and a small amount of cash.
Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Keenan, 0n August 8 in Anaconda, killed herself by cutting her throat with a razor in the woodshed at her son James Keenan’s home 509 Maple Street after years of poor health.
W Bends of Coal City Alabama says 12 years of Liver and Kidney trouble ended after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. He praises them for Constipation Malaria Headache Dyspepsia and Debility priced 25 cents at Potts the Druggist.
The commission reduced interstate express rates on Montana merchandise by about 25 percent. The new lower rates take effect 20 days after carriers receive the order. Testimony showed only 26 to 30 percent of shipments use merchandise rates, with the rest under general special or fruit and poultry rates.
Fotey's Kidney Pills advertise a tonic for backache headache dizziness nervousness urinary irregularities and rheumatism with claims of quick results available at 1 City Drug Store in a compact period ad style.
Helena August 9 The county board of equalization fixes the general levy at 14 mills and the city levy at 193 mills, up 1.25 mills from last year, raising county and city property taxes.
Helena reports the death of John Brown aged 89 at St. John's hospital after an illness since May. The obituary notes a Montana residence of nearly five decades. The item also includes an advertising blurb for Ballard's Snow Liniment priced 25c to 1.00 and Potts Drugstore as seller.
Acting Secretary of the Interior Pierce grants a five year extension for the reclamation of the Dearborn irrigation project in this country. The government had threatened to sue the state over lands not properly reclaimed but the state reconveyed this portion and the extension covers the entire project.
An old drug advertisement urges bowel health as a prevention of disease. It promotes Herbine to remove accumulations and keep the bowels active, stating a price of 50 cents and sales by Potts the Druggist.
Helena August 10 Governor Norris stated he might attend events in Helena this month though no firm timetable was given. He planned to review local matters and meet residents if his schedule allows.
Governor Hay of Washington invites a meeting of governors in Salt Lake City to discuss formulating a policy to be presented at the conservation congress in St. Paul. He says the meeting would be valuable and he will attend if no unforeseen event prevents.
Three forest fires burn in Yellowstone National Park as of Aug 11 reports from Livingston. No large spread expected and officials believe the blazes will be controlled before major damage occurs.
An advertisement urges buyers to place orders before August 15 for single cylinder 3 or 4 HP motorcycles at a $20 discount from list prices f o b Dillon. Machines promise quick express shipment and claim to be the best for Pike's Peak climbs. Contact E. E. Marcoe in Dillon to receive the discount.
August 7 report from Virginia City notes the Ruby river dropping to record low levels opposite Sheridan with large quantities of fish perishing as the stream becomes partially dry.
Carl Mast has taken over the N. S. Wood delivery business and will continue baggage and parcel deliveries across the city with promptness and care. Kindling and store wood are for sale, coal orders accepted, with orders left at the Tribune Store and the wagon flagged immediately.
August 11 1910 notice from Dillon Montana lists letters remaining uncalled for at the post office and to be sent to the dead letter office in Washington within 30 days. Names include Anderson L Banker John C Boals O F Booth Mrs Mae Davenport William Davis Steve Dwyer Michael Kelly W Larson Hans Maltich Matt Manitu Dumitru McConnell W M McNamara Walter Mofiat John Nielson Mrs P O R Palanke Mrs E Reed Frank Shaldon W A Sheser Mrs Carrie Sheser Mrs 8 Shuster W H Swanson Adolph Smith Geo Welch James Wright C W Grace Lamont postmaster.
A visiting Englishwoman’s maid rapidly schemes to wed an American gentleman within days. The mistress balks at the haste but the maid argues the groom’s choice sets the date, insisting the wedding occur that Saturday despite a short acquaintance.
A social anecdote recalls Ballantine causing a scene at a Palm Beach recital by loudly asking who the pretty girl talked to by Jerome Blank was. Mrs. Blank left in seconds, and Ballantine sat in her seat.
Italian criminologist Cesare Lombroso recounted a printing office incident while correcting proofs for Delinquent Man. The young man described as the fiancee’s killer suddenly revealed himself as the proofreader, begging that his name not be published. He begged Lombroso to spare him, his face paling at the admission.
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