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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1911
Page
2
Twin Bridges February 12 report locals filing for homesteads on the bench across the Big Hole River west of town. H. F. Jackson located six last week and has applications from others coming from out of town. The bench soil is deep clay and suited to dry farming with good results. water can be secured from the river by pumping or ditching if needed.
A coroner's jury in Plains on February 13 returned a verdict that Miss Adeline Christensen died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. She was found dead in Paradise at the home of Mrs. Derocher where she was a guest. The revolver was held to the chest and the death was instantaneous.
Butte date shows the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound Railroad announces a solid steel passenger train with one daily round trip between Chicago and the coast starting May 28.
John W. Modders of Moddersville Michigan suffered a cure-defying stomach ailment that forced him to sell his farm. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his appetite and health, praising it as a grand remedy for stomach, liver, and kidneys with guaranteed results at 50 cents a bottle from Potts the Druggist.
The Silver Bow Trades and Labor council declared against using 5000 for a Wilbur F. Sanders memorial statue. They argue other pioneers deserve recognition instead of Colonel Sanders.
Three masked men invade the back gambling rooms on East Granite Street in Butte. They shoot Cronin in the right thigh and escape with $300 from the gamblers at the tables.
Wellington Tex resident W R Patterson recalls a near grave illness and loss in his family due to consumption. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing his lung troubles after two years of treatment. The remedy is touted as best for coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup and lung diseases priced 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free. Potts the druggist guarantees it.
Anaconda reports Bales & Jones will ship eight carloads of Big Hole basin beef cattle to Seattle this week. Cattle will be loaded Wednesday at the Mill Creek yards. The steers fared well through the winter with little snow and hay in excellent condition.
Helena February 11 E B Kennedy of Helena is appointed deputy state boiler inspector by Governor Nor tis under senate bill 101 providing an additional deputy. The term expires in 1913.
A Stroud Oklahoma man praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a quick cure for a boil after his wife used it. The ad claims it treats burns, scalds, cuts, corns, bruises, sprains, swelling and piles with a 25 cent price at Potts the Druggist.
Helena February 10 Mrs I L Israel longtime Helena resident dies of heart trouble at her home. She had lived in Helena over 30 years and was related to several pioneer families.
The Lewistown city council voted to continue the two year old policy limiting saloons to the existing 118 licenses. Based on current population, this equals one saloon per 222 residents, keeping the present number fixed.
A heavy lung cold thought to cure itself often leads to fatal disease. the recommended treatment is frequent doses of Ballard's Horehound Syrup. It slows progression and aids nature toward recovery. Available at Potts the Druggist in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles.
City Treasurer Reif presents the annual financial report to the council showing a February 2 balance of 2684.51 dollars. During the year three city hall bonds of 500 dollars each were paid, leaving city hall indebtedness at 3000 dollars.
Virginia City voters re-elected Mayor Amos C. Hall at the annual city election. Aldermen chosen include A. B. Thurgood in the first ward J. Z. Clem and Charles H. Buford in the second ward to fill an expired term W. A. Clark in the third ward.
Gas in the stomach or bowels is a disagreeable symptom of a torpid liver. To get rid of it quickly take HERBINE. It is a marvelous liver stimulant and bowel purifier. Price 50c. Sold by Potts, the Druggist. . lm
In Granite county Montana the Silver Moss mine in the Silver Lake district yields a new strike. Owned formerly by Senator W. A. Clark of Butte the property is now leased to two men. Assays show forty five percent silver, marking it as a major discovery and high grade ore.
In Great Falls on February 10, Dick Brown of Great Falls fought Billy Lind of Conrad in a slugging bout. Lind sustained a broken jaw near the joint and two teeth fell to the mat after a blow from Brown.
A family bottle of Ballard's Snow Liniment helps treat scalds burns and severe cuts that heal slowly when neglected. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes. Sold by Potts the Druggist.
Helena February 13 Governor Edwin L Norris named George W Pierson of Red Lodge as an additional judge for the thirteenth judicial district The new post was created to handle rising needs in Yellowstone county due to population and wealth growth
Citizens in Butte react to a proposed narcotics bill allowing morphine and similar drugs only with a physician’s certificate. Dope fiends lament the law as hunger rises to the colony after a large supply was laid in last Tuesday and now nears exhaustion.
Foley Kidney Pills advertised as a reliable remedy for backache rheumatism and urinary irregularities with tonic action and prompt relief. Sold by all druggists.
A lone robber held up John Hanson a machinist at Caird Engineering works last night in Helena securing 60 dollars and a gold watch valued at 40. The incident occurred February 14. Hanson reported the theft to police and described the suspect as a lone male wearing dark clothing.
Cough and cold remedy claims relief for croup bronchitis and hoarseness with no opiates or substitutes. Sold by all druggists. 7 2.
Helena February 15 Major Ford post surgeon at Fort Harrison reports to the state board of health that the suspected leprosy case at Bozeman does not exist there.
Theodore Roosevelt will not visit Butte on his western tour. Senators Carter and Dixon arranged Montana stops, booking him only for Helena and Missoula.
M Stockwell of Hannibal Missouri says Foley's Honey and Tar cured his bad cold and cough before pneumonia could develop after one bottle. He praises the remedy as non addictive and reliable for homes.
Feb 16 report from Phillipsburg notes severe hay shortage in Granite County causing ranchers losses. L Walker on Rock Creek reports about a thousand head of sheep starved over the last two weeks.
Helena Feb 14 The Twelfth legislative assembly has passed more than twice the bills resolutions and memorials of the Eleventh in the same period Gov Norris shows Eleventh sent 21 measures through Feb 11 with 14 from the house and 7 from the senate The Twelfth has 45 measures by Feb 11 with 21 from the house and 24 from the senate.
Mrs. Cora Thorp of Jackson Michigan reports an acute Brights disease attack with kidney and bladder inflammation and dizziness. A bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy relieved the attack reduced inflammation eased pain and restored bladder action. Sold by all druggists.
Bozeman Feb 11 With the new semester opening at Montana Agricultural College a farm mechanics course is highlighted. The program covers building standardizing and theory of farm implements with laboratory work for students to assemble machines and learn to use the common agricultural tools.
Mrs J B Miller of Syracuse New York reports kidney troubles and rheumatism with backaches and insomnia. After two bottles of Foley's Kidney Pills her backache faded and she sleeps well. Sold by all druggists.
Julian Smith a pioneer of Montana and longtime Butte resident died yesterday after a brief illness. He was 75 and had lived in Butte for 23 years, widely known and respected. his death is deeply mourned by the community.
Judge Carl Rasch sentenced Flathead Indian Joe Pain to two years in Leavenworth prison after finding his own testimony showed guilt while government evidence indicated provocation in the killing of Frank Lalacelle near Dixon last November in the federal court.
S W Bends of Coal City Ala faced a twelve year battle with liver and kidney trouble caused by thieves of health. Dr King’s New Life Pills cured him easing constipation malaria headache dyspepsia and related ills. 25 cents at Potts the Druggist.
A historic advertisement urges prompt use of Foley’s Honey and Tar to relieve LaGrippe coughs and colds and prevent pneumonia. It claims the remedy is a reliable family option that acts quietly and effectively, including cases of croup, and warns against substitutes.
Lewistown February 14. The body of Dolar Brabant a prominent stockman lay at the gate to his home ten miles from Lewistown with a bullet wound through the head. His left hand clutched a .22 rifle. Police deem it death by own action. Brabant's estate is valued at about $50 000.
Butte reports the state legislature for the past four days debated and approved a bill prohibiting the sale or giving away of certain materials. The measure emerged amid contentious sessions and reflects hardline prohibition policy.
Helena Feb 15 section director R F Young says current weather conditions indicate a normal flow of water in Montana streams next spring per the seasonal bulletin for January.
A bold guarantee promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic promising hair growth on bald heads except in long term cases with dead follicles. The ad notes past success and offers two site options at 50 cents with Potts the Druggist at 18 Barinack St.
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