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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
2
A steady flow of visitors from Butte stops by Hall's and Rock Creek area with Mrs. Fisher and children returning to Gilmore, Charles Clark riding with them to Armstead, and Mrs. Reichle planning a large weekend picnic. A big dance with good music is set at the hall this Saturday. The Kunz family and Miss Weinberg from Butte join the river camping party along with Mrs. Lague and her son Earl for a few weeks of outdoor recreation.
Pageville notices for August report Mr and Mrs R W Page visiting in Washington returning home. Rev Ford M Burtch and family from Gresham Oregon depart Glendive to visit Burtch’s parents. Oscar Thorson goes to Livingston for work. Mrs Vera Redfield returns from Bozeman where her daughter was in hospital. Reuben Martin hosts the Ladies Aid with officers elected: Clara Burtch president Q S Talcott VP James Shearer secretary M Shannon treasurer. Magnus family finish Stewart ranch work and move to Twin Bridges. Elvir Stevens and Clarence Bartholomew trek to nearby mountains and suffer a horse accident.
A series of brief local items reports injuries and events. A horse injured a rider and was shot. Mrs. M A B Page returns from Gresham Oregon to visit Rev. Ford Burtch. Mrs Mabel Fletcher now keeps house for Mrs William Stewart. Elmer Page's wife ill with tonsillitis. Mrs M J Shannon and Merle Makneely visit Twin Bridges. Mr and Mrs R H Fuqua visit daughter in Blaine. Mr Hoover M E minister visits Pageville friends. Mary Icenoggel and son arrive from Bozeman to visit Lester Martin. Evaline Mercer improving after health trip to Washington. Adolph Stewart returns home from eye operation in Butte in pain. Mr and Mrs Q S Talcott visit Dillon on business.
Loomont August memory reports T D Townsend improving slowly after a dire outlook while Mrs Walter Everly lies ill at her parents home. The Curtis bungalow nears completion and homesteaders praise east bench crops. Visitors include attorney Geo Allen of Twin Bridges and mining man Boulders figures with family notes and farmers sharing community news.
Last week in quest of raspberries, shipping lanes carry loads of fresh vegetables to Butte daily. Roadmaster Harbison repairs bridges in the Mayflower section.
A cautionary note warns of danger from neglecting coughs and colds after an Indian man was killed on a railroad track near Rochelle Illinois. The ad claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures coughs colds and prevents lung trouble with a testimonial from J R Watts of Floydada Texas plus prices 50 cents and 1.00 and a free trial bottle at Potts the Druggist.
Seven Northwest states plus Alaska will exhibit at the Northwestern Products exposition in Minneapolis from November 12 to 23. Minnesota leads with the largest exhibit, while Montana showcases the most sectional displays. Oregon debuts with a full state exhibit, and Washington and Idaho plan substantial presentations as well. A $5,000 wheat contest draws entries from Great Falls and other Montana cities, with proceeds to be displayed at the Northwest Development league in St Paul.
Beaverhead county Fair secretary Hazelbaker reports rising inquiries and expanded premiums for this year’s local fair with transportation funds for poultry winners. The state fair opens September 23 after Beaverhead’s show, with multiple contests for youths and a special train berth as second premium. Space at the state fair is prepared, with grasses and grains arranged for exhibits and a call to attend Dillon’s fair before the state event.
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a healing tonic for backache rheumatism weak back and kidney and bladder irregularities. The copy emphasizes no harmful drugs and sealed two size bottles with a yellow genuine package, asserting rapid beneficial results.
Sealed proposals for building a dam and reservoir at the head of Bloody Dick creek Horse Prairie Dillon Montana will be received at Pearl I Smith office. Plans and specs available from Hawley J Selway. Dam about 25 feet high 100 feet long 3500 cubic yards fill 175 cement work 2500 dirt fill and 1100 yard cut. Bids opened August 20 1912 with right to reject any bid.
A typographical error swapped feet for inches in a description of gullies along a road near Ryan Canyon. The intended depth was eight to ten feet across the top and six to eight feet deep, not inches. The piece notes how such misprint would dramatically alter perceived danger and motorist caution.
The report describes escaped convicts Mal B. Yowell and P. McAdams taken to Livingston as witnesses. Yowell, 22 years for Deputy Sheriff Brennan’s murder near Big Timber, escaped after killing the officer and was recaptured in Phoenix. Both men escaped again on a slow train through Butte, a reward issued for recapture, and police have photos.
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer. It claims to banish piles and soothe itching irritation inflammation and swelling. The copy extols its use for burns boils ulcers cuts bruises eczema and other skin eruptions and states a price of 25 cents at Potts the Druggist.
A classified appeal seeks investors with some capital to purchase ready to move stock and dairy farms along Salmon River in Custer County Idaho. Properties feature year round running water, winter pasture, and strong soil. dairy and poultry profits cited with butter and egg prices. D C Smutg invites direct contact to arrange visits and terms.
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