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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
2
A North Coast limited train struck a herd of milch cattle belonging to Conley and McTague about a mile south of Deer Lodge station. The total loss was estimated above $2,000. The incident occurred on a steep grade beside the Deer Lodge River. Bloodhounds failed to locate a marauding suspect at the Butte fairgrounds.
Rev J W Tait preached his final Grace M E Church sermon in Butte urging cooperation with his successor. The church, once seven members seven years ago, now counts 160. A fine church building and improved parsonage marked his tenure, free of encumbrances beyond provisions.
Chronic constipation and stomach troubles cited by M. Chas Baldwin of Edwardsville Illinois as nearly cured by Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets. Popular urged purchase at 25 cents, sold by Ri ey the Druggist.
The Helena Power Transmission company filed notice of appropriation for 3000 cubic inches per second of Missouri River water. The water would irrigate lands in the Prickly Pear valley and nearby areas and serve public, private and domestic needs.
An afternoon and evening federal court session Monday fined Joseph T. Carroll seven hundred dollars and ordered 24 hours imprisonment after his recent conviction for maintaining an unlawful inclosure on public lands in Jefferson county. A writ of error was granted and proceedings stayed pending appeal in the ninth circuit at San Francisco.
Eminence Kentucky editor and manager Major Hamm recounts a severe attack four years ago and credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve from Riley’s Drug Store with a ten day cure for burns sores and wounds. The quick healer is promoted as an effective remedy in local medical notices.
J C Delmont, 27, a farm hand on W R Vanviet's ranch south of Stevensville, was found dead in his bed Tuesday morning. Authorities say it is not positively known but it is generally believed to be a death by own action.
A Saturday evening meeting with prominent city physicians decided to open a union hospital in Butte soon and preparations are to receive patients within about thirty days.
Heavy rainstorms in Bozeman seriously damage spring-sown crops and bimothy hay. Most spring grain had not yet been cut before the storm. Wind and rain flattened oat wheat and barley fields giving them a roller pressed look. If warm weather returns, farmers face about a 25 percent loss.
The testimonial from E H Wolfe of Bear Grove Indiana credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble debility and general weakness. The ad claims relief for stomach liver kidney complaints blood diseases headaches dizziness and bodily decline priced 50 cents and guaranteed by R L Riley.
D. D. McLaughlin of Butte aged 58 captured the state tennis singles championship Tuesday morning, defeating Roy Matteson of Great Falls in four sets by scores of 6-0 3-6 7-5 6-3 to win the cup.
Summer diarrhoea in children requires immediate attention during hot months. A few doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil cleanse the system. Rev. M O Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota endorses its value for summer disorders in children. Sold by Riley the Druggist.
Mr and Mrs B Taylor took their seven year old daughter to Murray's hospital in Butte Sunday for an appendicitis operation after a week of unknown illness. The operation was performed Monday and declared a complete success. The child is expected to recover fully in a few weeks. Mrs Taylor remains with her daughter.
John N. of Magnolia Indiana reports relief from bilious attacks and constipation after using Dr. King's New Life Pills. The advertisement promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back and lists 25 cents at R L Riley's drug store.
The Winnecock Land and Livestock company largely owned by Helena residents earned 60000 on a 225000 investment in its first year a 26 percent return. It took over Barry and Stevens ranch and sheep on the Musselshell a year ago as the Milwaukee main line taps the land its value is expected to rise.
Galveston's Sea Wall cited as safety measure while resident E W Goodloe of Waco praises Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. The remedy cures chronic coughs and lung ailments and guards against pneumonia. Sold by R L Riley’s drug store with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes. Trial bottle free.
A badly decomposed man was recovered from the Yellowstone River twelve miles east of Billings at S. R. Miller’s ranch. Identifying features were obscured by decomposition, with no foul play signs, and the deceased is believed to be Thomas Lee, father of a Kansas City attorney. The coroner's view concluded likely two weeks in the water. burial will occur near the discovery site.
Dr H F Ricketts of the University of Chicago writes Missoula chamber of commerce about experiments tracing spotted fever origin. He confirms a prior government report that woodticks can transmit the disease and cautions he is conservative about asserting the bite causes maz disease.
The 5,000-foot tunnel in the Barnes King mine was finished last week after starting in May 1905. It cost between 30000 and 40000 dollars and reveals large ore deposits with average values several dollars per ton higher than prior ore, effectively giving Barnes King a new mine.
N S Wood operates a delivery wagon in Dillon handling baggage express and light freight to the depot and city including the Normal college and Dormitory. He avoids coal, keeps his wagon clean, and specializes in stove wood and dry kindling with prompt attention for orders or checks left at Deputy's Meat Market or the Central telephone office.
Butte George M Bourquin judge of Silver Bow county district court says he would accept the republican nomination for associate justice of the supreme court to succeed Geo Milburn of Miles City if the state convention asks.
State socialist convention names H. L. Maury of Butte for associate justice and John Hudson of Dean Carbon County as candidate for Congress.
An advertisement touts Acker's Blood Elixir as a cure for blood diseases and pale skin. It claims the product heals conditions ignored by sarsaparilla and purifiers and offers a positive guarantee with every bottle.
Michael Shea station tender at the Bell mine was crushed when a cage jammed and tore him apart in the shaft near the 400 level. He was alone on the cage overseeing drills hoisted to the surface. An inquest found no blame on the company.
At 3 30 Sunday a derailment on the Neihart branch of the Montana Central mixed train from Albright to this city killed three men Brakeman Wm Brown of Great Falls Charles Schultz of Armington and F E Previll violin teacher of Belt and injured sixteen. The accident was caused by the passenger coach wheels leaving the track.
A stage coach from Lewis town to Great Falls overturned about ten miles east of the city when the driver misled in darkness. Eight passengers were injured with two in serious condition.
Montana college president L T Eaton and FE Eaton return from a two and a half month trip to the east. They report strong support for the institution and nearly assured $100,000 endowment. Leading builders are now interested and Deer Lodge is set to host a large regional school.
The two day horse sale of E N Sherman from Centennial valley drew buyers from across the region. About 226 horses and mares sold for roughly 13000 dollars, averages around 60 dollars per head, with prices ranging from 50 to 340 dollars for different teams and saddle horses. Notable buyers included Mike Rebich Bowte Hawley Selway Anson Bros J R Reed and C A Beerhrer among others.
Madison County wool buyers praised Twin Bridges Reid Wilcomb for the top price this year with a clip sold in Billings for 21 38 cents. Max Lauterbach sold 60 000 pounds to J E Hample for Jeremiah Williams Co with prices not disclosed but near 21 cents.
Safe blowers operated around Bozeman and Belgrade on a Saturday night blowing two safes. The post office vault yielded about $100 in currency while D Tate's saloon safe produced about $100 and minor valuables. Nitro glycerine is suspected in both incidents.
A man killed near our town recently had given his name as James Burns. He appeared newly east of his home, likely in central Montana, about 22 years old, 5 feet 11 inches, fair complexion with a smooth face. Information: Box 17, Dunellen, New Jersey.
In the lower valley excitement grows as the Milwaukee road appears an assured fact. Ranch land prices rise as Fish creek area leaders predict faster shipments to Butte and large farmer gains. A townsite is likely, increasing population and county wealth. land values have already surged about 25 percent with room for more.
Postmistress Grace Lamont lists residents receiving mail including Edith Atkinson Albert Baumle A W Brown May Carlton Mary Desmond Dan Garcia Jennie Geddis Walter Greb Ursula Hase Geo Hemper Frank Oneal Robt Stimson Lee Sims Wm Rodden Robt Ed Wolf and others in Dillon Montana with dates and names of subscribers.
A Dillon resident returning from Salmon City Idaho says Salmons expect J J Hill to build a railroad into the region soon. The line likely follows a Butte and Boise route from Butte to Divide up the Big Hole to the summit of the Rockies then along Salmon river to Salmon City cross to Wood River and on to Boise. Mining in the Salmon river country is booming and could lead to a major western district.
Mrs. Elmer Bateman arrives in Dillon on a Tuesday afternoon from Glendale and joins her husband for a brief visit with Mrs. J. L. Jones, accompanied by her young son.
The article outlines Dr. Pierce’s libel case against The Ladies' Home Journal, winning 16 000 in April, with a new trial motion pending. It cites medical authorities and Dr Lee H Smith confirming ingredient roots, denying alcohol or harmful drugs, and praising the non secret composition and effectiveness for women’s ailments.
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