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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
3
Beet growers use favorable weather to finish harvesting. Beets are nearly all out of ground and piled at loading stations awaiting rail transport to the sugar factory. One area covers an acre with piles ten feet high. By season end about $600,000 will be distributed among the growers.
Harry L. Goodies of 9 River Street Astabula Ohio writes to the Tribune about five years of stomach trouble. He reports relief after using a 50 cent box of Miona from R W Knowlton’s drug store and urges others with dyspepsia to try the remedy.
A reward is offered for information leading to the location of Duncan Melvin known as Scotty Melvin a 52 year old former Scot who was last heard of six years ago near Dillon tending sheep. Described as 5 feet 9 inches tall 150 pounds dark complexion with drooping eyes and a notable sum of money left to him. Report tips to L J Price's Office.
Warranty deeds record transfers of 144.80 acres near Glendale for 1500 dollars, 66 by 132 feet on Thomson avenue for 10 dollars, and a Dillon lot for 1 dollar. Quit-claim from State Bank of Dillon to Barretts area for 10 dollars. Deed to Ryan Canyon company for 6000 dollars. Patent granted for 160 acres in Dillon with labor and mining location in Garfield Canyon district Copper Bell lode by named parties.
A mass meeting at the courthouse Monday evening December 14 invites all residents to hear Frederick R. Pargellis secretary of the Pocatello Idaho YMCA speak. A larger January meeting with W N Parsons national YMCA secretary for the western division will follow, with emphasis on ladies’ attendance.
A local pharmacy urges readers to treat early hair trouble with the right tonic. It offers a variety of hair tonics for dandruff, hair loss, and premature grayness to restore health and confidence.
The firm states election results have not altered plans for Quick Delivery Wagon. It remains ready to handle light freight baggage and express to the depot or any city area, with focus on dormitory and Normal college business. Dry Fine Kindling Wood sold at 25 cents per sack and Stove Wood by load or dollar worth, with orders via the driver or Tribune Book Store for prompt service.
Beaverhead county Montana officials mandate all orders come on regular office forms from the county office. Any unordered claims presented will be rejected. Dated Dillon March 5 1907 by the Board of County Commissioners.
A Dillon citizen recounts kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills following back ache and urinary troubles from constant jarring while stage coaching. He bought from Riley's Drug Store, and notes the remedy was effective. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Miss Alice Herr County School Superintendent completes Beaverhead county census. Total children 1,504 up 90 from last year. 748 males 756 females. Under 6 years 598 (303 males, 295 females). 8 to 14 years 676, with 609 in constant attendance. Average term about 8 months and teachers' pay roughly $62 per month.
Mrs. Fred Baker was granted a divorce from her husband in district court Monday morning. Judge Lew L. Callaway expressed an opinion while noting the divorce was granted on the grounds of habitual drunkenness.
The judge granted the divorce citing testimony and expert statistics linking habitual drunkenness to crime. Judge Callaway declared such claims meet a responsive chord and argued women should not endure living with habitual drunkards. Fred Baker did not attend. Lawrence was killed by Baker amid threats as he prepared to wed Baker’s daughter Nora.
Prof W C Ruediger of George Washington University edits a new magazine The Story Hour for the National Story Tellers League. The first number includes stories and telling techniques, the origin of the league, traveling tellers of the Northland, playground storytelling, re telling stories, and book reviews.
The Dillon city council votes unanimously to supply a limited free water allotment to the railroad depot as a token of appreciation. The water is for non locomotive use, with regular city rates applying to excess consumption. A local drugstore ad promotes Fo ley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds.
Ladies of Dillon and nearby areas may join a six week cooking course at the high school guided by domestic science teacher Miss Osburn. The class starts Wednesday December 9 if at least ten enroll. Sessions are Wednesdays and Fridays 3 30 to 4 30 with a four dollar guarantee fee. Further details from Miss Osburn or Principal Foote.
A fine assortment of beautiful and appropriate holiday gifts is on exhibition at the Tribune Book Store. The sooner you call, the larger and better stock you will find to choose from for your selections.
An 19th century style ad claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea relieves sluggish bowels indigestion and kidney pain. The note says 35 cents for Tea or Tablets and lists Potts the Druggist as supplier.
Postmaster General Meyer reports the fiscal year ended June 30, 1908 shows receipts of 191,478,663 and expenditures of 208,351,886, a deficit of 16,873,222 with an extra 37,056 lost to fire and theft. The 1909 deficit is expected to exceed 16,000,000.
Overseer Voliva successor of Dowie says he will offer 1.5 million dollars to the federal receiver for Zion City to keep the property from worldly influences. Posters urge public contributions to the fund across Zion City.
A 48 hour rain event floods the Cottonwood river valley in Guthrie Oklahoma leaving West Guthrie partially submerged. Hundreds of homes are under water and about 3000 residents are homeless.
Huntington W Va Nov 30 More than 2000 coke ovens in the Norfolk Western fields idle nearly a year resumed operations last week signaling a revival in local industrial activity and employment prospects.
Dillon Montana December 2 1908 list of letters remaining uncalled for at the post office to be sent to the dead letter office in Washington D C if not called within 30 days. Names include F G Brown Sam Burley Money Fusness J L Hoopes Earl Johnson R E Jones A A Lindeburg Ben F McGill Rosalba Murphy Luis Nielson Fred H Nash Mary A Rothbun H M Rundell Ed Spruce Bert Smith Hubert Thompson Ernett Willington Roy Wilson Thos W Young Grace Lamont Post Master
The Dillon Public Library announces evening hours for book distribution and reader access. Open 7 to 9 30 PM Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays. Friday 4 to 6 PM. Saturday 3 to 6 PM. and Tuesday and Friday evenings for readers.
An excellent assortment of new hair goods including puffs rolls and switches has arrived at Mrs. Anna Hart’s millinery parlors. Fool election bets are paid and the fools themselves reconcile to four or more of peace and plenty. Butte Tribune Review.
The ad extols cod liver oil emulsion as a life giving tonic for all ages. It claims to restore appetite and ease digestion when food is hard to consume, lifting burdens and increasing health and weight.
A note offers a four cent postage payment to receive a copy of Complete Handy Arms of the World by Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl St New York.
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