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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1918

Page

2

Old Timer Gone in Bozeman Civil War Vet Oscar Van Tassel Passes

Bozeman reports the death of Col. Oscar Van Tassel, a Civil War veteran and Gallatin valley pioneer. Born in New York, he lived in Bozeman 26 years and earned a lieutenant colonel’s rank. Survived by three children, three grandchildren, and a sister. He later milled in Illinois before settling in Montana to mine with the Great Eastern at Emigrant Gulch.

Bozeman Oscar van Tassel Gallatin Valley New York Illinois Ilinois McAdow Brothers Great Eastern Emigrant Gulch

Pioneer Gene Butte Woman Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs W H Young aged 67 died at noon Tuesday at her daughter's home in Butte after a brief illness. Born in Missouri she moved to Montana in 1864 settling in Helena before relocating to Butte in 1875 where she remained. Survived by three daughters and widow of W H Young former Silver Bow county commissioner she supported local charities and civic projects.

Gene Butte W. H. Young J. K. Hessler Young Missouri Montana Helena Martin McDaniel

Be a Joy Walker Gots lc for Corns

Candid advertisement claims quick relief for painful corns with Corns Pool Clean Off and a corn peeler. It asserts painless removal and cites widespread use, urging readers to avoid EreAsy and implying superior results.

Bae

Few Escape Cough Remedy Ad Proclaims Its Merit

The ad proclaims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a proven cure for winter coughs and colds. It claims many families rely on it yearly for relief and notes availability at City Drug Company.

City Drug Company Advm

High Alpine Air Route Plans Delayed to Spring

Great Falls air service plans delayed until spring as landing stations and northern routes are not chosen yet. Secretary Skinner of the Commercial Club cites a letter from Col. M F. Davis head of the aviation section confirming the delay and pending selections.

Great Falls R. 8. Skinner Commercial Club Col. M. F. Davis

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised For Croup Relief

Mrs Edward Hassett of Frankfort New York endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for croup relief noting quick improvement in children. The advertisement claims the remedy contains no opium or narcotic and is suitable for both children and adults. For sale by City Drug Company Adv 1m.

Chamberlain Edward Hassett Frankfort N.Y

Tie Is Unbroken For Lincoln County Senate Seat

Helena reports the tie between C. A. Weil and Boyd Culver for the state senate in Lincoln county remains unbroken after soldier votes counted. A recount is planned and if the result stays tied a special election must be held.

Helena C. A. Weil Boyd Culver State Senate Lincoln County

Cut This Out it Is Worth Money Foley Ad

An old style coupon offer invites readers to mail five cents to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package of Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound Kidney Pills and Cathartic Tablets.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Ill Foley Potta

Misunderstanding over lumber camps in Montana recruiting

Becker states there was no justification for 60 men drifting in from northwestern Montana lumber camps. Camps hold 2,000 workers and need 50 more, yet these men were not advertised for. Some claimed experience as woodsmen but failed to substantiate skills and were reassigned.

Becker Montana

Mrs. Isley Praises Chamberlain’s Tablets for Stomach Relief

In a letter from Litchfield Illinois Mrs D W Isley reports Chamberlains Tablets give quick and sure relief for stomach disorders and as a laxative Adv by City Drug company and others urging readers troubled with indigestion or constipation to try them.

Eastern Fergus corn expo shines in Winnett show

The Winnett and eastern Fergus county corn exposition held Saturday at Winnett is called a big success. Organizers aim to make the event a permanent annual institution. Farmers praise this year's corn crop and anticipate corn replacing wheat as the main crop next spring with dairying becoming the leading industry in eastern Fergus county.

Lewistown Winnett Fergus County Fergus

Adams Tab Helps Woman Overcome Stomach Trouble

Mrs. L. A. Drinkard of Jefferson City Missouri reports quick relief from stomach trouble after using Chamberlain's Tablets. She says improvement began within a week and credits the product for renewed energy. Sold by City Drug Company.

Ancient Chinook fireplace unearthed at Nelson ranch

At a Nelson area ranch a Chinook Indian fireplace was unearthed with charred wood and stones left in place. The fire pit shows layered sediment with a grass line, suggesting a baked ground oven for meat. County Agent Thorfinnson F E Fuller of Bozeman and inspector John Griffin labeled it of great antiquity.

Nelson Ranch Thorfinnson F. E. Fuller Bozeman John Griffin

Bearsville merchant cites Foley's Honey and Tar

M T Davis a leading Bearsville West Virginia merchant recalls a patron whose child with croup was treated with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound earned rapid recovery by morning Parents praise Foley's Honey and Tar available through Potts the druggist Advim

M. T. Davis Bearsville W. Va Croup Foley Potts Advim

State University of Montana Opens After Influenza Closure

The State University of Montana at Missoula will reopen January 8 after closing October 15 due to the influenza epidemic. Interim exams and correspondence work for old students and registrations for new students run January 3 and 4, with regular second quarter classes starting Monday January 6.

Missoula State University of Montana

Pain Kept Him Awake Nights

J. W. Peck of Coraopolis Pennsylvania reports severe pain and sleepless nights before starting Foley Kidney Pills. He credits the pills with wonderful improvement for kidneys bladder trouble backache and rheumatism. Sold by Potts the druggist Adv-1m.

J. W. Peck Coraopolis Potts

Sugar beet growers receive 7650 000 from Great Western

In Yellowstone valley this season the Great Western Sugar company distributed 7650 000 to beet growers. The second payment of 134 000 was sent last week after the first on November 15. Harvest was favorable with mild weather and no beets frozen in the ground.

Billings Yellowstone Valley Great Western Sugar Company

Great For Flu and Grip Remedy Ad From Drugstore

A Benton Louisiana resident Mrs. M. E. Smith praises Foley's Honey and Tar as a complete cure for influenza grip coughs and colds. The ad notes the product contains no opiates and is available from Potts druggist.

The Kind She Wanted Mrs O Toole Transcripts

In Boston a floorwalker shows Mrs O Toole items while she asks to see mirrors and Bee comments on her face. The exchange centers on shopping in a department store transcript snippet.

Mrs. O'Toole Bee Boston

Montana Teachers Lose Decent Wage According to Census

Miss May Trumper reports Montana teacher salaries fall below a deemed decent wage. If 1946 figures are correct, only about 3 percent earn 1948 living standards of 1946. The survey excludes Hill and Richland counties and uses a $700 benchmark for comparison.

Helena Frank P. Walsh Federal Trade Commission Montana Miss May Trumper Superintendent of Public Instruction Hill Richland

Instant Adler-i-ka Bowel Relief Surprises Dillon

Local pharmacy notes brisk reaction to Adler-i-ka claim of instant action. A. Potts, druggist, states one spoonful clears the entire bowel and relieves sour stomach gas or constipation, preventing appendicitis by removing foul matter from the stomach.

Dillon A. Potts

Ronan-Ronan Named Defendant in Suit Over Sewer Injury

Amos Reno files in district court seeking damages of 10182.90 after a July 28 fall into a sewer ditch. He alleges four broken ribs a wrenched knee and a wounded spine impair his earning capacity and asks for 182.90 in medical expenses plus 10000 damages.

Ronan Amos Reno

Influenza Advisory Promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar

A Spokane advertisement urges care for influenza with Foley’s Honey and Tar as relief. It cites a local user Mrs. Mary R’sby from 3533 Princeton Ave and notes the product is available at Potts drugstore.

Mary R'sby Princeton Ave Spokane Wash Foley Potts

Change of Time In Cut Bank Montana to Pacific Time

Notice announces Cut Bank Montana will shift from mountain to Pacific time January 1 1919 with Great Northern depot as dividing line trains arriving from the east on mountain time and departing on Pacific time. Depot west of city remains mountain time for a year. By order of the President F A Hazelbaker Secretary.

Great Northern Railroad Cut Bank F. A. Hazelbaker

W H Frear Endorses Foley Kidney Pills in Albany Ad

A 68 year old Albany man W H Frear claims kidney pills eased his rundown condition and rheumatic aches. He states he took Foley Kidney Pills and offers use of his name. Potts the druggist sells the product. Adv 1m.

W. H. Frear Myrtle Ave Albany N. Y Foley Potts

Commutation Hearing Set on Harbert Case in Montana

State Board of Pardons orders December 30 1918 hearing on Governor granted commutation for J W I W Harbert convicted of robbery in Dillon Beaverhead County. Notice for interested parties to appear at 3 PM at the Capitol. Publication in Dillon Tribune requested. Also notes annual Water Users Reservoir Company meeting in Dillon January 6 1919 at 8 PM.

District Court Fifth Judicial District State of Montana Beaverhead Alder Sheep Company Alder’ Sheep Company Dillon Tribune Robert H. Jones Pease & Stephenson Dillon County Geo. T. Banks A. D Jens H. Christenson Marie Christenson Jens Peterson Range Eight Montana Meridian Co. K. Wyman Beaverhead County C. C. Gosman Leon Giovanni Lew L E. J. Callaway George T. Banks Helena State Board of Pardons J.W I. W Harbert J. W I. W.) Harbert

Estate of Oscar Creasey Sale Petition Filed

W. 7. Scully as administrator petitions the court for an order of sale of certain real estate in the matter of the estate of Oscar Creasey deceased. The petition was filed with the clerk of the court this day.

Fifth Judicial District State of Montana Beaverhead Oscar Creasey W. 7. Scully Uesar Creasey

Rewards Offered for Sheep Thief and Camp Robber Convictions

The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers’ association offers a reward of 500 dollars for the conviction of any sheep thief and 250 dollars for the conviction of any camp robber. The notice also mentions steel ranges and beat valves at Tattersall’s in the advertisement.

Madison National Forest Sheep Grower's ‘Association Tattersall’s

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