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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
3
Livingston February 6 sheriff's office uncovers a major theft ring with 20 people arrested for stealing merchandise in transit on the Northern Pacific railway. Over $15,000 in goods recovered. investigators expect 40 to 50 more implicated as the probe continues.
Fort Benton February 6 Wade G Hart found guilty of manslaughter in the murder of John Kolczak at Sandusky The jury set a six year term for the defendant in the trial held in Fort Benton.
John Washington of Bosqueville Texas credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with saving him after doctors could not treat a severe spider bite that caused blood poisoning and deep sores on his leg. He recommends it for eczema boils burns and piles and notes a 25 cent price at Potts the Druggist.
Arthur Legree, arrested two months ago on charges of stealing amalgam from a dredgeboat flume owned by the Conrey Placer Mining Company, disappeared after being placed under $1000 bond per charge. His trial is set for March. bondsmen offer a $300 reward for his capture. He is said to have deserted his wife and two children.
In Butte on February 8 Joseph Batista Pinazza risked and lost his life to save fellow miner John Lubik, whom he did not know. The casualty company argues it need not pay the $1,456 claimed by Pinazza's estate, citing a no liability clause for unnecessary risk or exposure to danger.
The ad touts Hexamethylenetetramine as a key ingredient and describes Foley's Kidney Remedy as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine. It urges taking the product at first signs of irregularities to avoid serious illness.
Fragmentary notice touts remedies for severe colds coughs and asthma with claims of pneumonia prevention. Mentions Druggist Potts and a price of 31.00 but lacks complete details or readable context. The source preserves period advertising language and odd spellings.
Hocking a money order clerk in the local post office is in county jail charged with embezzling about $2000 from the money order and stamp departments. He does not deny the shortage.
Bozeman February 6 a new agricultural building at Montana State College was dedicated with formal presentation to the state. The ceremony drew over fifty state legislators and state officers including Governor Norris State Treasurer Esselstyn and Secretary Yoder.
An ad asserts Foley's Orino Laxative cures constipation and liver troubles, claiming it makes bowels healthy and regular without griping or nausea. It promotes city drug stores and praises superiority over pills and tablets.
At the University of Montana 20 prominent athletes were suspended or ruled ineligible for basketball baseball and track for 1909 and likely all related events are cancelled.
A Bozeman city committee visited all resorts in the redlight district and ordered nine Black women to leave the city along with all white women in the houses not to sell liquor, aiming to clean up the area.
Mrs. M. E. Fisher of Detroit suffered severe rectal trouble. Three physicians advised an operation as the only hope. She then used Dr. King's New Life Pills and was wholly cured. The remedy prevents appendicitis and is sold by Potts the Druggist for 25 cents.
Helena February Ninth. Five opinions issued by the supreme court today. The main ruling upholds the state metropolitan police law as constitutional but finds it deficient for lacking provisions to adjust police forces as city populations decrease.
A LaGrippe cough remedy pitch warns against imitations of Fotey's Honey and Tar at City Drug Store. In Twin Bridges on February 9 Acting Supervisor C. W. Hudson releases grazing regulations for the Madison forest reserve authorizing grazing of 20,000 cattle and horses and 85,000 sheep under Agriculture Department approval.
Helena reports Judge William H. Hunt will leave the city February 20 to attend the inauguration of William Howard Taft, a warm personal friend and Yale classmate of 78.
An advertisement testimonials a user who could hardly walk a hundred feet after taking Foley's Kidney Remedy The product cured back ache irregularities and improved daily business activity The testimonial urges others to try Foley's Kidney Remedy and credits City Drug Store with availability.
Helena federal court granted a temporary restraining order requested by the Helena Waterworks Co. This blocks city actions toward installing a municipal waterworks system as Judge Hunt rules on the case.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as clearing airways soothing throat membranes and stopping persistent coughs. It claims the product heals inflamed lungs and expels the cold, urging customers to refuse imitators and buy the genuine yellow package at City Drug Store.
In Helena a district court jury returned judgment for A. N. Spratt and wife against Helena Power Transmission Co for $43,000. They cited flooding of their lands caused by backwaters from a dam across the Missouri River near Helena.
A French scientist cites a blood based secret of longevity while Electric Bitters is hailed as a life prolonging tonic. It purifies and strengthens the blood and system with testimonials from W. M. Sherman of Cushing Me claiming kidney trouble cured. Potts the Druggist offers it for 50 cents.
Notice from Beaverhead county Montana dated March 5 1907 requires all supplies be ordered on regular forms from the county office. Any claim presented not on order will be rejected.
A reward is offered for information on the whereabouts of Duncan Melvin a 52 year old man last heard from six years ago near Dillon where he herded sheep. Known as Scotty Melvin he is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall about 150 pounds with a dark complexion and large drooping eyes. He may have moved to claim a substantial sum of money left to him. Information may be given to L J Price and inquiries mention Cheyenne excursions and various rail routes.
Readable notes describe hoarseness and nasal congestion often developing into pneumonia. The text cites treatment attempts and mentions Foley's Ha pent as a medicinal option. The fragment suggests medical beliefs and remedies of the period without graphic detail.
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