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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
2
Sammie Williams hid as a man for decades across the west after fleeing home over unfulfilled love. Her parents opposed her marriage, prompting a life in male disguise and distant travels among men.
Helena December 23 Governor Edwin G Norris appoints E N Brandegee of the city to the special forestry commission. The body probes methods to conserve Montana natural resources and will report to the legislature through the governor. Brandegee succeeds the late Robert B Smith.
An old newspaper ad promotes Hilister's Rocky Mountain Tea promising relief for sluggish bowels and stomach distress. It touts Tea or Tablets at 35 cents and lists Potts as the seller, with a 1-m line ending.
Englewood high school from Chicago defeated Butte high school 12 to 4 in the northwest championship. House of Butte kicked a field goal after ten minutes. Piper of Englewood added a touchdown and goal with ten minutes left to play.
Helena December 21. The supreme court affirms the Yellowstone county conviction of William Conway for permitting a female in the premises. The ruling upholds the prior judgment and sets no new penalties.
The defendant must serve a 60 day jail sentence after being convicted under the so called wine room law. This marks the first such conviction under this statute.
In Butte a woman identified as Mrs Altha V Dobyns was badly burned when her clothing caught fire from an electric stove in a pantry of her Owsley block suite. She died the same evening, pneumonia following a cold noted afterward. A separate item notes Patrick Mullins, former Butte mayor, ordered to pay Sarah Fearon $2000 for injuries from a fall through a porch hole.
Mrs Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire writes that about a year ago she bought Foley’s Remedy Kidney and it cured a severe chronic kidney trouble. She calls it grand medicine and highly recommends it for Kidney relief. City Drug Store.advice
Frank B. Linderman, secretary of the Montana Mining association, reports the Panhandle smelter at Pend d Oreille Idaho is in the market for all kinds of ores and will pay immediately after sampling when shipments reach the plant.
Advertisement states after exposure or onset of a cold, use FoLey's Honey and Tar to expel the cold. It claims to cure stubborn coughs and colds and prevent pneumonia. City Drug Store.
Helena December 21 The State Teachers association will hold its annual meeting on December 28 29 and 30. Concurrently the Montana Society of Promoters of Industrial Education the Montana Library Association and the Academy of Arts and Sciences will conduct sessions. Three departments of the teachers will be featured.
An association and higher education groups discuss special rail rates for a meeting expected to be one of the most attended in years. The primary and superintendents are noted among attendees.
An old time medical ad promises relief from ailments with Dr King's New Life Pills. It claims the pills work quietly and cure constipation headache biliousness and malaria. Available for 25 cents at Pott's drug store.
Woman County Physician Dr. Lillian Miller chosen by county commissioners for the upcoming year. Her appointment, first of its kind in the state, follows her year of practice in this city since relocating here.
An advisory note touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as beneficial for elderly people suffering kidney or bladder disorders. It claims the remedy stimulates urinary organs, corrects irregularities and tones the system, urging immediate use. Governor Norris also appoints Rufus Von Tobel to Montana's special land commission to replace a resigned member.
W. C. Kiestle of Halliday Ark reports recovering from malaria and stomach ailments with Electric Bitters. The remedy purifies the blood tones the nerves and restores energy. Money back if no help. 50c at Pott's drug store.
Frederick Le Beau was sentenced to death for the murder of the Yoakums near Eureka last summer. Judge Erickson set February 5 for execution while Joe Hobbins earned a life sentence by jury. Le Beau’s fate was reserved for the court after a first degree murder verdict.
Nasal catarrh is quickly relieved by Ely's Cream Balm an agreeable aromatic treatment. It is inhaled through the nostrils and spreads across the nasal surfaces. The 50 cent size is sold by druggists. Try it and continue until relief is achieved.
Report claims Mr. Scott will become Governor Nor ris's private secretary, succeeding Will Aiken named by Governor Toole, but the report lacks confirmation.
An advertisement touts Foley's Urino Laxative as permanent relief for habitual constipation. It claims to stimulate the liver and restore natural bowel action without irritation, stating the product is mild, non irritating, and pleasant to take at City Drug Store.
In Glendive Fred Trumbore 17 dies after being shot in the head by his 18 year old cousin Amanda T Garis who arrived from Philadelphia for a holiday visit. The pair were in the hills near the city when the .22 rifle discharged while Trumbore was guiding her to a mark about 25 yards away. Garis is dazed by the incident.
Mrs A C Williams of Backy testifies that three years ago a graveyard cough nearly killed her. After using Dr King's New Discovery her health improved and she gained 58 pounds. The medicine, sold at Pott's drug store, is guaranteed and offers a trial bottle free.
Mr. McCutcheon states the pany aims to settle the right of way quickly to avoid delays and begin spring grading. He predicts the line will reach Gilmore and Salmon that season with ore shipments continuing pending the iron road. The company has spent over $100,000 on surveys and expects no construction hindrance by spring.
Helena Dec 21 William Rees, recently tried and found guilty of murdering his wife Sarah Rees on Dec 6 1907 at their Wolf Creek home, was sentenced this morning by Judge Clements to 25 years in the state penitentiary.
Helena December 22 Warden W F Scott today tendered his resignation to Governor Edwin Norris effective January 1. His term would have run until March.
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