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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
3
Mrs D M Cook and Mrs H E Cook were traveling in a Hudson valued at 2400 when it burned en route to a ranch 30 miles north of Miles City. They walked miles to a rancher who ferried them to Mrs Cagk s ranch where doors were smashed and valuables stolen from two trunks.
Two trunks belonging to Arthur Gogel and Sol Kauffman of New York City carried diamonds and jewelry valued at $80 000 and gold jewelry valued at $20 000 were stolen from a hotel baggage room. Police found the chests in a fenced yard, broken open, with three men arrested before they could retrieve goods. The suspects, who claimed Spokane residence, believed the trunks held liquor.
District Judge J. J. Lynch dismissed damages suits filed against the North Butte Mining Company over the Speculator incidents. The action sought redress for alleged losses but the court found no actionable claim.
In Scobey two youths trap muskrats after school to raise money for patriotic causes. They have sold enough to buy $100 in Liberty bonds at $50 each and $5 in War Savings Stamps at $5 each, with funds remaining.
Few escape winter colds and Chamberlains Cough Remedy is urged for fast, safe relief. The ad claims many families rely on it yearly for coughs and colds with the best results. Sold by City Drug company.
Bridger A shipment of 16 hogs donated to the Red Cross topped the day's market at South St Paul and netted the local chapter $394.47. Forty hogs were promised by farmers but they were unable to deliver them due to influenzas.
Mrs Edward Hassett of Frankfort New York says Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy quickly ends croup attacks. The note says the medicine contains no opium or narcotics and is safe for children and adults. For sale by City Drug Company Advy-i1m.
Lewistown will celebrate British day on Saturday December 7 in line with other U S cities when influenza conditions permit. Local organizers promote the event as a community tribute to Britain and its contributions.
A promotional offer urges readers to cut a slip and mail five cents to Foley & Co at 2835 Sheffield Avenue Chicago for a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Cough Syrup and Foley’s Cathartic Tablets. The ad promises relief for coughs colds and related symptoms and lists druggist availability.
Farmers in Sweet Grass county rush grain to market as both elevators fill with wheat. Over the past week 18 cars have been shipped to eastern terminal markets amid fixed wheat prices.
Eureka Lumber Company suspends sawmill operations for the season after eight months of continuous work and about 40 million feet of logs processed. Labor shortages and wartime conditions limit to one shift, yet the plant reports a solid record.
Mrs D W Isley of Litchfield Illinois writes that Chamberlains Tablets give quick and sure relief for stomach disorders and as a laxative. If you suffer indigestion or constipation these tablets will help. For sale by City Drug Company Adv lin.
Missoula authorities after a conference decided to postpone the university reopening to January 1 as a precaution against spreading Spanish influenza. Some cases remain in the city, prompting the action.
Mrs L A Drinkard of Jefferson City Missouri reports dramatic relief from stomach trouble and nervous fatigue after using Chamberlain’s Tablets. She notes improvement within a week and recommends the product sold by City Drug Company as an effective remedy.
Federal supervision through the capital issues committee of securities has ceased for issues under $100,000. State Auditor R. G. Poland has been officially informed. The state blue sky law remains the operative statute for offerings under that amount.
M. T. Davis of Beatsville reports a patron's small child with croup bought Foley's Honey and Tar Compound at night and recovered by morning. Parents praise the remedy used, with Potts the local druggist selling it.
John Blewett bought the McPherson ranch one mile east of town for 350 dollars per acre. It is the highest price ever paid for a ranch in the valley. Blewett, a pioneer settler, plans to make the property his home and the price reflects the land's value and sentiment.
J. W. Peck of Coraopolis Pennsylvania reports severe nighttime pain and failed relief from three doctors. After three weeks on Foley Kidney Pills his condition improved markedly and he endorses the remedy for kidneys bladder trouble backache and rheumatism. Sold by Potts druggist with Adv-Im notice.
The body of James Tobin, 68, a Livingston homesteader last seen November 12, was recovered from the Yellowstone River above the Northern Pacific bridge. Police believe the death was accidental while Tobin was en route to a friend's nearby home.
Mrs M E Smith of Benton Louisiana says Foley's Honey and Tar cured her awful cold and dreadful cough. The ad urges every household to keep this remedy during prevalent influenza and grip seasons. Sold by Potts, the druggist.
Forestry service recommends to the Montana Geographical Society executive board that the nameless peak at the head of Rattlesnake valley be named Mount Stuart in honor of Grainville Stuart, a Montana pioneer and discoverer of gold in the state.
A proposal to hold six days of school per week was rejected. Increasing each school day by 30 minutes would cram 86 full weeks into the year instead of the regular 38 weeks, and this plan was not approved during the Christmas and New Year holiday session.
An advertisement from A Potts druggist promotes Adler-i-ka as a buckthorn bark and glycerine mixture that allegedly cleans the entire bowel, relieves sour stomach and constipation, prevents appendicitis, and provides instant action.
Anaconda Copper Mining company reports paying 1,108,000 in taxes across Montana counties where it holds property, according to its tax commissioner’s compilation.
Mary Kisby of Spokane Washington recommends Foley's Honey and Tar for grippe coughs in children and adults. The letter notes a boy's relief and a 76 year old narrator endorses the product, with Potts druggist selling the remedy.
Great Falls would host a stop on the planned trans continental aerial route. The Aerial League of America asked the city to provide an airdrome for mail discharge and refueling during the flight.
W H Frear of 68 Myrtle Ave Albany New York reports long rundown weakness and kidney concerns improved by Foley Kidney Pills. He says the pills stop rheumatic aches and he recommends them to others for sale by Potts druggist with an advertising line.
A series of property transactions including 40 acres Clara B Gist in Big Hole basin 320 acres William E Thomas southeast of Dillon and various warranty quitclaim and lease deeds. Entries note buyers sellers locations near Dillon Lima Armstead Melrose and Centennial valley with sums or considerations and several homestead filings and mining claim suspensions.
A new 160 page document No. 83 1918 edition issued by the American Protective Tariff league New York revises to July 1 1918 includes over 7000 citations and rate comparisons between the Payne Aldrich 1909 and Underwood 1913 laws with two added chapters What Free Trade Has Done 1913 1917 and Oriental Competition warning of Orient importations.
Hilda Lavine, 21, died after eight days with influenza while caring for her husband and three children, ages 1 year 6 months and 5 weeks. Born in Dickinson, she lived there until marriage four years ago, later moving to Livingston. She leaves her husband, children, parents, two sisters, a brother in France, and two younger siblings at home. Funeral services were held at the Lavine home in Dickinson with interment in Dickinson Cemetery on November 23.
Charles Herbert Buck died November 10 at 1 30 pm after a brief illness with influenza. He was 32 years 3 months 4 days old born August 6 1886 in Hartington Nebraska to Herbert and Mrs Buck. He married Bessie Phelps March 2 1910 at Wales Iowa and lived in Hancock Iowa before moving to Lakeview February 1 1916. He farmed and bred Aberdeen Angus cattle and belonged to I C O F lodge 439 Hancock Iowa. Funeral held November 11 with interment in Lakeview cemetery. He leaves wife and a daughter Anna Elizabeth.
Notice of a local letter delivery day listing recipients including Branstator William Boyer Fred Black E W Bible Ida Benson William Benson Mra Thomas A Clark Mrs Harry Dutton M E Ender Herbert Watson Fagan T J Goshan Alf Hesser Euren E Harris J E Harrison Belle Knight Julian Kimball Horace Kirkendall Mrs Floyd Lewis V D McGregor Don Sholomite Mike and POINDEXTER PM
The public school has established a boys and girls employment bureau. Anyone needing after school help or Saturday work can obtain it. Boys in gangs with or without a teacher overseer are glad to work. For labor problems call 144 or see E. C. Beck.
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