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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1917

Page

2

Freight Trains Stalled by Montana Snow Drifts

In the Northern Pacific Montana division snow blockades halted freight movement for 24 hours while passenger trains ran with plows and flangers. Main line clearance is awaited as drifts delay Shields River and Park branches. A North Coast Limited drifted at Mission. Coroner Williams attended the Starring ranch death of Mrs Starling aged about 43 after she drank carbolic acid. inquest deemed unnecessary.

Livingston Montana Northern Pacific Shields River Park Here Bozeman Mountain Mission Greycliff Miss North Coast Limited Reed Point G. A. Williams Starring Ranch Starring

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Advertisement

A promotional slip offers a trial package from Foley & Co. in Chicago for five cents. Enclose name and address with the slip to receive Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Potts, the drug gist. Adv, 1m.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Ill Foley Potts

Million Dollar Locomotive Order for Montana Division

The Livingston Enterprise reports an investment of over a million dollars in new locomotive equipment for the Montana division. Twenty W-3 engines matching the 1700 class and five Z-3 engines matching the 4000 class will be delivered in August, per Division Superintendent B. O. Johnson.

Livingston Montana B. O. Johnson Bozeman Mountain

Letter Promotes Foley Carthartic Tablets

N W McConnell of Riverdale Ga writes that Foley Carthartic Tablets purify his system thoroughly with no gripe or nausea. He calls them an ideal physic that invigorates bowel action and benefits the stomach and liver giving stout persons a light feeling. Potts the druggist is mentioned.

N. W. McConnell Riverdale Potts

Wild game swamps backcountry as hay shortage hits ranchers

H. C. Pound, clerk of the court, has just returned from Gardiner where he visited his brother Thad Pound and traveled to Mammoth Hot Springs. He reports roads lined with elk, deer, sheep and antelope. No feeding occurs due to hay scarcity, and ranchers below the Park struggle to keep elk from hay stacks.

Big Timber H. C. Pound Gardiner Thad Pound Mammoth Hot Springs

A Woman's Experience With Grippe

Mrs. J. A. Rodgers Switzer of S C says grippe often follows her colds and aches. She reports Foley's Honey and Tar to prevent doctor bills, as advised by Potts, the druggist.

Grippe J. A. Rodgers Switzer S. C Foley Potts

Policeman Exonerated in Red Lodge Dance Death

At a Red Lodge dance Monday night John Sari was killed by Officer Charles Sampler who ejected him after an alleged insult to a girl. A coroner's jury exonerated the officer of blame.

Red Lodge John Sari Charles Sampler Sari

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Receives Strong Endorsement

Mrs Amanda Gierhart of Waynesfield Ohio praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She says it has been used in her family for twenty years and never failed to cure a cough or cold. Available at City Drug Store. Adv. 1m.

Stronges Amanda Gierhart Waynesfield Ohio Chamberlain City Drug Store

Flooded Out Near Ennis and Jeffers

The Madison river near Ennis and Jeffers eight miles above the Madison River Power Company's plant has risen to flood levels forcing families to abandon homes and move stock to higher ground. J M Kennedy's home at Hartman ranch near Jeffers is completely surrounded by fast rising water.

Ennis Madison’ River Jeffers Madison River Power Company J. M. Kennedy Hartman Ranch

Seventy-Year Old Couple Credits Foley Kidney Pills

Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Carpenter of Harrisburg Pennsylvania say they were in their seventies and troubled by kidney issues yet were cured by Foley Kidney Pills. They report renewed vigor and relief from sleep disturbance bladder weakness backache and rheumatism as advertised by Potts the Druggist.

T. B. Carpenter Harrisburg Pai Foley Potts

O’Connor Leaves Bank in Montana Assembly Switch

Judge F. O'Connor retires from banking in the city as his stake in First State Bank is sold to L. R. Nye and others. Nye returns as cashier after a short absence.

Livingston F. O'Connor Montana Assembly First State Bank L. R. Nye Nye

Three Chamberlains Tablets Offer Relief for Bilious Attacks

For a severe bilious attack with headache coated tongue loss of appetite constipation and vomiting relief may be had by taking three Chamberlains Tablets. Prompt and effectual. Adv: City Drug Store.

Chamberlain City Drug Store

Lewistown Debates City Manager System

Lewistown discusses adopting a city manager form of government with many residents in favor. Women voters in the community also support the proposed change.

Lewistown

The Late Mr. Witter In Helena Found Guilty Of Tardiness

Helena resident Witter, juror in federal court, was fined after reporting late to Judge Bourquin. Witter paid a total of five dollars, assessed at one dollar per minute for the delay on Monday.

Mr. Witter Helena. C

Whole Family Stricken in Harlem Typhoid Outbreak

Mrs Minnie Zojer and her five children aged 5 to 12 were sent to Chinook county hospital with typhoid fever. They are in destitute condition after winter aid from county and town, and illness worsened during the recent typhoid epidemic.

Harlem Minnie Zojer Tanging Chinook

Revere Cold Quickly Cured

O J Metcalf of Weatherby Missouri recalls a December first attack of the grip. He bought two bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy and recovered in a few days. He praises the medicine as one of the very best.

Revere O. J. Metcalf Weatherby City Drug Store Ady

Missoula murder suspects arrested after body left on train

Suspects Margo Parise and Angelo Artino were arrested in Missoula for a murder case involving John Peccio. The body was placed on the tracks near East Portal and allegedly pushed off by the electric locomotive crew to cover the crime. Peccio had been shot in the head.

Missoula John Peccio Milwaukee East Portal Peccio Margo Parise Angelo Artino

Bodies Hauled 50 Miles After Snow Inquest Called

After being pulled through deep snow for 50 miles the bodies of Gladstone Stevens and George Strauss Miller, killed Jan. 29 by Andrew Levinski, were brought to Bozeman. Coroner R. E. Seitz called an inquest for Monday to determine the shooting's circumstances.

Bozeman Gladstone 2 Stevens George Strauss Miller Andrew Levinski R. E. Seitz

Kidney Pills Restore Vitality Claims

An anonymous letter from Angela, Louisiana, features A W Morgan describing back pains and age-related weakness. The letter credits Foley Kidney Pills with rejuvenation from age 90 to health of 21, noting druggist Potts sells 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes.

A. W. Morgan Angela Foley Potts

Second Strike Called At Royal Milling Plant

A second strike was launched Saturday at the Royal Milling company plant in Great Falls due to a contract misunderstanding. Pickets are back on duty while management keeps the machinery running with non union labor.

Great Falls Royal Milling Company

Dr. Hobson's Eczema Ointment Ad Claims Prevents Spread

Trivial blemishes may signal serious skin diseases and neglect worsens them. Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment stops eczema progress, heals pimples acne blotchy red scaly skin, and provides relief for cold sores or chapped hands. Available at your druggist for 50 cents.

Dr. Hobson

Lewistown Sees 60 Degree Temperature Drop Sunday

Spring weather in Lewistown gave way to a rapid temperature plunge as conditions fell from warm to 60 degrees lower by nightfall. The stock in the area reportedly weathered the severe change with no losses.

Lewistown Mercury

Dr King's New Discovery Seeks to End Winter Colds

Sneeze and sniffle start many winter colds. Dr. King's New Discovery, with antiseptic balsams, has helped break colds and heal coughs for 47 years. It loosens phlegm clears the head soothes membranes and eases breathing. At your druggist 50 cents.

Dr. King

Boys Offer Services Parade Before City Mayor

More than a score of high school boys appeared before Mayor Purcell Monday and offered their services to their country. They asked for and were granted permission to parade the streets, wishing to arouse enthusiasm among their fellows. Efforts are being made to form a machine gun company fire.

Helena Purcell

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief For Aches

An advertisement claims rheumatism and neuralgia worsen after rain and asserts Sloan's Liniment quickly penetrates without rubbing to ease sore joints and exhausted muscles. It touts relief for bruises sprains strains in children and sells a bottle for 25 cents at druggists.

Sloan

Youth Killed in Plains Train Collision

Fifteen year old Larse son of G. W. Larse state representative from Sanders county died Saturday afternoon when the automobile carrying him and two companions was struck by a Northern Pacific passenger train near Plains. The crash occurred as the car approached a crossing, and investigators began tracing the events leading up to the collision.

Plains Wendell Larse G. W. Larse Sanders County Northern’ Pacific

Chamberlain's Tablets Endorsed For Gentle Constipation Relief

Advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets praising mild pleasant effect and natural feeling. Sold at City Drug Store. 1m

Boy Wins First Prize in Bozeman Stock Judging

Robert MacLeod, nine years old and a Bozeman resident who has never worked on a farm, won the first prize Monday in the boys stock judging contest. He received a $5 award and said he wants to be a farmer.

Bozeman Robert MacLeod Robert

Adler-i-ka Ad Claims Instant Stool Relief

Dillon women hear a testimonial from a merchant's wife praising Adler-i-ka for quick relief from constipation and stomach trouble. The ad notes immediate improvement after one spoonful and claims the product empties both intestines to prevent issues. Also mentions starving horses tied to a tree after owners were shot last week.

Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Quick Relief

An advertisement claims constipation dulls the brain and links impurities, sluggish liver, and clogged intestines to a muddy complexion. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild non gripping laxative available from druggists for 25 cents, with a dose at night and cheerfulness at breakfast.

Accidental Shooting Claims 17-Year-Old McCulloch Son

Robert Hamilton McCulloch, 17, son of Judge R. Lee McCulloch and spouse, died after an accidental gun discharge while he cleaned the weapon in his room on Monday. Police report no foul play suspected.

Hamilton Robert , McCulloch R. Lee McCulloch

Troopers Join Regulars on Return from Border

Helena dispatch reports Troop A Montana cavalry reduced to 35 men and 3 officers as 50 of 85 men who left join the regular army while the unit heads home from the Mexican border.

Helena Montana

Teachers Examination Held in Dillon Dates February 23 24

The Dillon district announces a Teachers Examination to be conducted on February 23 and 24. Elizabeth Sutherland County Superintendent directs the event.

Dillon Elizabeth Sutherladn

Laughable Farce at Baptist Church Event

Readable fragments note a Baptist church gathering titled My Cousin Timmy with an evening date of February 10. The item appears as a lighthearted notice or brief social insert in the page.

Timmy the Baptist Church

Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Schedule

The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department holds meetings on the first and second Thursday evenings each month. A meet call of three taps three times by the courthouse bell will be given. 41-tf.

Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Court House

Curtis Hospital Closes as Mrs. Curtis Dies at Residence

Helena E Curtis RN aged 42 passes away at the Kingsbury residence following care at Curtis Hospital on South Washington Street. The obituary notes her nursing career and residence.

Curtis Hospital South Washington Street Kingsbury Residence Helena E. Curtis

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. L. Stone W. A. Graeter Cashier O’connor Bank A. Baxter Wheeler Wisc Merchant George Miller Gladstone Stevens G. E. Jewell H. H. Sato Sebree and Norris Mackel Ranch CO Mcallister, Mont E. H. Brundage, Undertaker Dillon, Montana Johnson Brothers Dillon, Mont
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