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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
3
Twin Bridges and nearby Ruby valley points saw about 100 carloads of Madison county oats shipped east this season. Each car at 70 000 pounds implies roughly 7 000 000 pounds and about 85000 dollars added to local farmers’ bank accounts as threshing nears completion.
Mrs A C Williams of Bac Ky credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a graveyard cough that plagued her lungs for years. She gained 50 pounds and fully regained health after using the medicine, which claims to prevent pneumonia and is sold with a guarantee at Pott’s drug store. A trial bottle is offered free.
Helena reports no boiler explosions in Mentara during the year under review. State Boiler Inspector J. H. Dailey submits the annual figures to the governor showing receipts exceeding costs at 7 964 404 dollars and 1 731 boilers inspected.
The jury in the district court convicted H H J Keeley of criminal negligence and sentenced him to eight months in the penitentiary. The case likely will be appealed. Keeley, a telegraph dispatcher at Missoula, linked to the Oliver wreck on September 5 that killed several engineers and firemen on the Northern Pacific.
An advertisement touts Foley's Urino Laxative as permanent relief for habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and restoring bowel action without irritation. It claims no nausea or griping and describes the product as mild and pleasant to take.
Helena witnesses report William Rees found guilty of second degree murder for killing his wife near Wolf Creek on December 6 1907. The jury left punishment to the judge and sentencing is set for December 21.
Bozeman December 6 a city inquiry committee was appointed by the council to verify claims by E Tannat that graft exists among officials. Tannat, president of the Civic club which seeks city morals improvement and vice elimination, sparked the probe.
W C Kiestle of Halliday Arkansas reports recovering from malaria and stomach issues with Electric Bitters a remedy for stomach and liver troubles and run down conditions. The product purifies the blood tones the nerves and restores energy. Money back if it fails to help. 50c at Potts drug store.
On January eighth, state treasurer J H Rice will redeem outstanding educational institution bonds totaling one hundred thirty three thousand dollars and interest on these bonds will cease. The bonds were issued by various congressional land grants state educational institutions and later declared invalid.
The last legislature arranged payment from the general fund to preserve the state's credit, and the treasurer issued the call for redemption as funds permit. This marks the secondSuch call, the first paid in September totaling 105000 dollars and including thirty dollars for the school of mines.
Deputy Sheep Inspector J C McClurg accuses Armstrong Live Stock Co of importing scab by sheep into Montana. The company allegedly imported three Merino ducks to its Teton County ranch, causing infection and quarantine of the herd.
Leo P. Zetinski of GS Gibson St Budalo No Y claims Bueken's Arnica Salve cured his most annoying cold sore in two days. He used the salve once daily until no trace remained and notes the product is sold under guarantee at Pott's drug store.
Victor North has been pardoned by Governor Norris and may gain freedom with the 1909 dawn if the state board of pardons ratifies. He was convicted of manslaughter following a June 1, 1906, fight in Silver Bow county when he cut his adversary Mattison's throat.
Workers representing the motive power of the Northern Paice railway in Livingston are reported to be installing electric traction. A plan to carry traps over the mountain west of the city is mentioned as part of the project.
An advertisement asserts modern medical cures offered by Dr King’s New Life Pils, claiming painless procedures replace harsh surgeries and relieve constipation headache biliousness and malaria. sold at Pott's drug store for 25e.
In Kalispell Kalispel Ed Finley a lumberman shot Jim Ratferty in his saloon last evening after a daytime dispute. Al Bennett was wounded by stray bullets but not seriously. The incident occurred near the saloon, and the shooter faces possible legal action.
Forsyth, Dec. 5. A special town council meeting set in motion the change to a city of the third class after a monthly census. The count lists 1,152 residents within corporate limits, including 681 males and 471 females.
A health claim promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy for elderly people with kidney or bladder disorders. It asserts the product stimulates urinary organs corrects irregularities and tones the system urging immediate use to restore vigor. City Deve Store Im
Helena December 7 Attorney General Galen states a physician seeking the county physician post need not be a Montana resident for a year if he holds a Montana state medical board certificate and has announced plans to remain in the state.
Butte authorities, acting on county attorney advice, will ignore the state board of health order demanding vaccination of all school children, arguing there is no necessity for vaccination in the city.
Mrs. S Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire writes that after a year she bought two bottles of Foley's Remedy Kidney and it cured a long standing kidney trouble. She calls it a grand good medicine and recommends it. City Drug Store.
Bishop Carroll announces a new perpetual scholarship for Helena Catholic college funded by Patrick J. Patton of Merrill Montana. This adds to seven prior endowments by D. J. Hennessy Judge John J. McHatton John D. Ryan Ancient Order of Hibernians Miss Sarah Powers and Peter Larsen. Each scholarship requires 5000 dollars.
Elliston December 5 John A Culver in his 77th year passed away. Born 1831 in Delaware County New York he moved to Wisconsin at age nine married Christina Harrison in Dover 1852. He later moved to Colorado and Montana where he helped form vigilante groups during early territorial law enforcement.
A robbery occurred yesterday morning at the Wi House saloon at Broadway and Arizona streets in Butte. The cash register, holding about $30, was taken while several patrons were present. Police questioned witnesses and searched for suspects.
A historic notice cautions against pneumonia after a cold and discourages claims of Foley's Honey and Tar preventing illness. It emphasizes medical care and warns against unverified home remedies.
General Manager Claghorn of Northwestern Improvement Company concludes the Red Lodge disaster on November 20 was caused by an incendiary fire in slope No 2. He offers a reward of 2500 for arrest and conviction of the culprits, citing evidence of tinder and oil odor suggesting pre ignition.
Mrs Valentine and Mrs Monson sue the Northern Pacific in Missoula district court for $40,000 each following the death of their husbands Engineers Valentine and Monson in a freight wreck near Parma on September 5.
Helena December reports show metal production totals for 1908 with copper 45 195 000 silver 8 000 000 gold 2 250 000 lead 2 500 000 totaling 57 915 000 a decline of about 2 000 000 from the previous year. Inspector William Walsh submitted the voluminous annual report to Governor Edwin L Norris detailing the mining industry's various phases.
Miles City December 7 jury returns verdict of guilty of manslaughter in the Steward Hosp murder case. The defendant shot Normal Thetford in this city last August.
An old ad copy claims Fo ley's Honey and Tar expels the cold from your system after exposure or early symptoms. It says the remedy cures stubborn coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia, from City Drug Store.
Information comes today of the death at Woodside in the Bitter Root valley of Thomas C. Porter. Porter was a Butte pioneer and former Silver Bow county coroner. He helped build the first cabin in Butte and taught its first school.
Citizens and business interests in Salmon support a $1.5 million electric railway project to Idaho Falls with a Salmon River power plant. R W McBride reports $60,000 subscribed locally, with expectations for substantial further funding. The 160 mile line would have a gentle grade and use 10,000 horsepower, potentially built by a separate company.
Helena December 9 the state canvassing board reported official election totals for national and state officers. Taft led with 32 333 votes and Norris 32 282 for governor giving Norris a 1 490 plurality. Bryan Debs Hisgen and Chafin trailed with smaller totals.
The Twin Bridges Monitor notes the national party spent 619410.06 on this year’s campaign and reports some donors regret their contributions. The article frames the total as a reflection on fundraising efficiency and donor sentiment.
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