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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
2
Bozeman telegram reports the death of Mrs J James Hamilton wife of the state college president. She died yesterday in Portland Oregon at Good Samaritan hospital from Brights disease after a long illness.
A blaze at the La Jeunesse hotel rear room in Iron Mountain near Missoula at 12 15 this morning wrecked two hotels two saloons a blacksmith shop three residences and six barns totaling about 50000 dollars with no insurance found on the affected properties.
Washington plague spots in marshy Potomac bottoms breed malaria germs causing chills fever and debility. Electric Bitters claimed to destroy germs cure malaria and prevent typhoid with a local testimonial from R M James of Louellen S C. Sold by Potts the Druggist for 50 cents guaranteed.
Kalispell Aug 18 The forestry department moves to gain possession of an 80 acre tract adjoining Belton station sold to the Great Northern at a high price by the state The department fences the land and declares it set aside for administrative purposes The land was sold subject to the department claim Great Northern offered 75 50 per acre and was willing to test title in court The department action forces either the railroad or the state to sue
In Fedora Tennessee a man named C. V. Pepper is reported saved from deadly lung hemorrhages by Dr King’s New Discovery after three weeks of use. The ad touts cures for weak lungs bronchial ailments and related illnesses with a 50 cent to one dollar price and a free trial bottle from Potts the Druggist.
Three armed desperadoes robbed the Nine Mile house southeast of Butte at 10 last night. They searched eight men, killed manager Max Berger when he resisted, then rifled his pockets and fled toward Piedmont on the Milwaukee railroad after tearing the telephones from the wall.
Helena aug 17 according to Polk directory company the population figures for Montana cities are Butte 75 520 Helena 24 246 Missoula 20 250 Great Falls 20 209 Billings 15 160 Estimates for Kalispell 10 000 Livingston 8 500 Miles City 7 800 Bozeman 7 800 listed where figures unavailable at present time
A.S. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports a three month summer cold and hay fever relief after Foley's Honey and Tar, noting prior medicines worsened symptoms and his wife also found the remedy effective at City Drug Store.
Butte reports 10 carloads of horses shipped from Melrose and Dillon via Miles City after transfer from the Oregon Short Line. Jack Collins inspected the animals calling the Melrose group the wildest he ever corralled, noting they came from Camp Creek head and Hell’s Canyon.
The fragment describes a man with years of acquaintance, a shipment with twenty owners and 110 brands of rough nags. It touts Foley's Kidney Pills for kidney strength, claiming they purify the blood, relieve exhaustion and backache, and address rheumatism and urinary irregularities, urging immediate use.
Glendive reports the U.S. Senate Irrigation Committee beginning tours of government projects. Settlers from Lower Yellowstone irrigation project present grievances. They allege water costs per acre rose one third beyond estimates and blame reclamation service employees for incompetence and extravagance.
Notice urges all persons to take Foley's Kidney Pills for backache rheumatism and kidney and bladder troubles noting their healing antiseptic properties and potential to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes. City Drug Storelm
Prof Robt W Clark of the animal husbandry department and state stallion board secretary reports 538 applications received for stallion registrations in Bozeman. Over 700 stallions may be covered, with 170 licenses issued for pure bred and 110 for grade animals totaling 280 licenses so far.
Advertisement claims Folley's Kidney Remedy can restore healthy kidneys and cure backache rheumatism and urinary disorders. Presented by City Drug Store.
Judge Clements rules that an affidavit cannot be sworn by telephone and must be made and sworn in the personal presence of a notary. The ruling concerns the Helena Adjustment Company versus contractor William Wallace.
Kalispell August 18 The Great Northern will not build its southern extension along Flathead lake and across the reservation unless landowners lower asking prices for right of way. Head quarters in St Paul report O G Clay failed to obtain reasonable terms from lake shore owners. For indigestion and stomach troubles Foley's Orino Laxative is recommended at City Drug Store.
Byron Whitney, a noted contractor, was found dead in a third floor Phoenix building apartment bathtub. He held a lit electric bulb with a wire cage, his head and right arm over the tub edge, the tub three quarters full, and two scars across his back and chest described as a heart outline and a lightning-like zigzag.
Helena August 19 stock car races set as features at the Montana state fair from September 2 to October 2. The organizing committee announced two classes for stock cars under 2000 dollars and over 2000 dollars with a ten mile event listed as part of the program.
The program will run every other day per event with trophy cups for first to third place. Car handicaps ensure an even show while a motorcycle race offers cash prizes of 75 50 and 25 dollars.
Sealed with a hot iron or cut by a knife, slammed door injuries, or gun impact are soothed by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Advertises it as Earths supreme healer for boils ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Potts the Druggist sells it for 25 cents.
Word reached Helena of the sudden death at White Sulphur Springs yesterday of Austin C. Gormley a prominent Great Falls lawyer. The body will be brought to Helena and shipped to Great Falls. Death followed an attack of appendicitis with complications of diseases.
The ad claims idleness harms health causing constipation headaches jaundice pimples and loss of appetite. It promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a quick remedy to banish liver trouble and improve health, priced 25 cents at Potts the Druggist.
Helena August 17 Attorney General Galena issued two official opinions answering queries received from state officials. The opinions clarify statutory interpretation and outline legal implications for current government actions.
Montana opinions hold that a county clerk and recorder may administer oaths and verify pleadings for mechanic s liens without instrument restrictions. In another ruling, school boards must set tuition rates for nonresident pupils and may refuse to admit out of district students only for lack of space.
N S Wood of Dillon Montana proprietor of quick deliver express and drag wagon thanks patrons for eight years of support. He offers parcel express baggage and delivery to and from the depot with rapid attention to orders and dormitory college shipments. Drug store opposite the passenger depot on Montana street. residence phone 112.
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