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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
2
John Ross and William Muller were found guilty on two counts each for conducting a gambling game. Judge Fox sentenced Ross to six months in jail on one count and a $1,000 fine on the other. Muller received a $500 fine on each count.
Three holdups and a shooting affray were reported to police in Butte last night. The largest loss by any one victim was more than $5.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a fast remedy for serious liver and bowel stoppage. It promises money back satisfaction and is offered at Riley the Druggist for 25e.
In Helena the Watkins v Watkins case over a $30,000 Madison county ranch includes a contested document the defense alleges is forged. The trial focuses on possession and the authenticity of the instrument presented as evidence.
In federal court today William Sampson W was awarded $7500 after suing Barnes King Mining Co. for injuries suffered while working in the mine in Helena.
A South Dakota feature extols Mound City and the Clapp family. Mrs. E Clapp reports her son nearly died from lung and throat trouble but was saved by Dr King’s New Discovery. The medicine is guaranteed for coughs throat and lung issues with a trial bottle offered free by Riley the Druggist Co.
Judge William H. Hunt of the United States court issued an order citing several labor men in Butte to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt. Affidavits accuse about a dozen people of disobeying an October injunction by forcibly taking a man from a Bell Telephone building, attempting to force him to quit work, and kidnapping or escorting six line workers from the city limits.
An elderly reader note promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as beneficial for kidney and bladder disorders. It claims the product stimulates urinary organs corrects irregularities and tones the system with a call to start taking it now at City Drug Store.
Bozeman Pec 21 Alderman John Cain introduced an early closing ordinance at the last meeting. If approved at the next session, saloons clubs poolrooms and other venues where minors gather would close at midnight and remain shut until six o clock the following morning.
Helena December 24 Gov Toole pardoned Elizabeth Morrison of Butte after two trials she was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Richard Finnegan and sentenced to three years the sentence would have expired in 11 months approved by the state board of pardons
Foley's Urino Laxative offers permanent relief from habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and restoring natural bowel action without irritation. It is mild, pleasant to take, does not nauseate or gripe, and is advertised at City Drug Store.
A promotional piece extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as purifying the blood to cure skin diseases ulcers and humors. It details use with All Healing Salve for wounds and describes benefits including cleansing foul tastes headaches and digestive ills. It cites endorsements from Dr Fyfe and Finley Ellingwood and promotes a free booklet by mail.
Helena December 24 Attorney General Galen writes County Attorney Whicher of Carbon county that a coroner may hold an inquest only if reasonable grounds exist to suspect death resulted from the deceased own act or from a crime. He cites a California decision limiting the term killed to cases with such reasonable ground of suspicion.
Mrs Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire writes she bought two bottles about a year ago and was cured of years of kidney trouble. She calls Foley's Kidney Remedy grand medicine and highly recommends it from City Drug Store.
Major H B Cheever in charge of recruitment stations at Butte Great Falls Billings Livingston and Helena says over seventy five men have enlisted this month and applications arrive daily at headquarters in Helena as records are broken for recruits.
Good Advice 615 quotes Le Raysville merchant Woolever praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for piles once 20 years ago. Advertises the salve as guaranteed for sores wounds burns and abrasions with Riley the Druggist as a source.
Joseph Smith, a pioneer resident of Montana living in Virginia City since S01, died this morning after a long illness of consumption. He was 60 years old and had been prominent in affairs in southern Montana since moving to the region.
A promotional note asserts pneumonia follows a cold, but Foley’s Honey and Tar prevents the illness by stopping the cough and strengthening the lungs. City Drug Store advertises the remedy and its curative claim.
Former Senator W. A. Clark and his private secretary J. 11 Anderson left Butte by the O S L for New York. They plan to arrive in time to spend Christmas with his daughters. Hon H L Frank will ride in the senator's private car to Chicago and then proceed to Cincinnati to visit his mother.
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York says doctors misidentified his ailment as heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach liver troubles. His wife urged Electric Bitters which cured him. One bottle proved more helpful than five doctors. Guaranteed for blood poison and stomach liver kidney complaints. Riley the Druggist sells for 50 cents.
State Auditor Cunningham ruling requires cessation of life insurance policies with special features and bars issuance by companies renewing on January 1 of the next year. The decision imposes immediate halt on such policies by affected firms.
Citizens hear praise for Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. The genuine product contains no harmful drugs and is safe and sure though some unknown preparations may be risky. City Drug Store.
A 10 year old Italian laborer, Frank Teppex, employed by Montana Central, was struck by an engine in Great Falls this morning and killed instantly.
Federal Judge Hunt received a partial report from the Helena grand jury, excusing proceedings to January 21 to resume Crow Indian reservation investigations. Of 27 indictments, eight were public, led by the Great Northern train robbers case involving Geo bratusiuuser alias Ed Smith alias Joe King and Charles McDonald for robbing four registered packages each worth $10,000 in currency. Other indictments include Cree Medicine manslaughter, Alex New Breast manslaughter, and Fred Tiger.
The report cites Emanuel P Wilkinson Hyoma Matsumura Arthur P Day and Nels Sandberg facing charges involving introducing liquor and importing women for immoral purposes while also detailing fencing 400 acres on the Hellgate reserve.
The Dillon Public Library opens evenings for book distribution from 7 to 9 30 on Monday Wednesday and Saturday. Friday 4 to 6 and Saturday 3 to 6 afternoon hours are listed. Tuesday and Friday evenings the library is open to readers. 48 tf
Lewistown reports the death of Mark Gage a veteran Montana stage driver who killed himself in San Diego California a few days ago his motive was illness according to dispatches received here.
The undersigned on November 2, 1997, leased its property to Frank B. Williams. The company will not be responsible for any bills contracted by Mr. Williams in operating such lease. 50-31 Ex Horn Co. ruk MINING Co.
For the Holidays the Oregon Short Line offers round trip fares to all local points within 300 miles and to Union Pacific Southern Pacific SP L A & SL and B A & P routes. Fares are two cents per mile in each direction with tickets sold December 20 21 24 25 31 and January 1. Continuous passage both ways and final limit January 6 1908. Caruthers agent.
In Butte on December 23 the Amalgamated Copper company announced preference for married men at its properties. An identification station will open at the Never Sweat mine. The rule can be overridden for single men with dependent parents or sisters. The plan shifts from 2,500 full time miners to 5,000 half time workers.
Frank Merrill of 317 North Washington St Butte Montana testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved years of back and flank pain from kidney trouble. He says previous remedies failed and he has not needed kidney medicine since. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co New York sole agents United States Remember the name Doan's.
Miss Ella accuses Mr Johnson of kissing under mistletoe while he insists on a legal privilege. Ella questions the tradition, Johnson cites the morality of the act, and Ella dismisses the ornament as spinach.
The friend visiting for Christmas learns the couple are on good terms with Mr Smiley for the moment. Miss Smirkey confirms the status is temporary and limited to the present.
Beaverhead County Montana Board of County Commissioners issues a rule that all supplies must be ordered on regular forms from their office. Any claim not properly ordered will be rejected. Dated Dillon March 5 1907.
Norfolk Va and Eastern Cities offer daily low round trip rates with diverse routing and side trips to New York Boston Philadelphia Washington and other eastern points. Mexico City and Return cheap rates available during fall and winter months. Choice of three routes.
A notice states reduced travel rates apply to other points, outlining eligibility and coverage. Details specify where discount applies and conditions for travelers seeking lower fares.
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