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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1899
Page
1
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The Montana legislature reports mixed action on Feb 17 and 21. Key moves include postponement of State Penitentiary control and sale of personal property for taxes, approval of veterans' home access, naturalization fee reforms, and a 20 year franchise for the State Fair. A notable ballot reform affecting official ballots was approved in committee.
Judge Parker opens February term then adjourns to May term. Bonds approved for Barrett and Montgomery. Anderson bond rejected due to death of James Edie. Numerous trials set for June. several dismissals and rulings on motions including new trials overruled or sustained and real estate homestead matters. Probate and jury matters noted. court adjourned after Tuesday actions.
Annie EK Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with curing her years long hacking cough. She reports chest pain relief and deep sleep returning. The Royal Cure is advertised for throat chest and lung troubles priced at 50 cents and 1.00 with trial bottles free at Central Pharmacy and a guarantee.
The Tarsunz Pus Co offers design and decoration on order for social functions with color scheme ideas and execution at moderate cost. Weeks to ten days notice required. Also notes an editor’s life saved by Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with a testimonial from 1896 about a bad cold affecting lungs.
A Montana unit in Manila reports all well after yesterday’s clashs with insurgents who set three fires in the city. Insurgent sharpshooters hindered fire crews and attempted a rush near Caloocan but were repulsed. Lieut. E S French of Helena was reportedly killed by snipers in last night’s fighting.
Mr. Pudinger of Butte, a book keeper for Hennesey, narrowly escaped poisoning at Nellie Williams' dive in Dillon. He was doped with morphine and strychnine, robbed of over $100, and cannot recall how he ended up at the saloon, urging authorities to shut down the establishments profiting from crime.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness with yellow skin and weakness. After three doctors gave up, a friend recommended Electric Bitters. one bottle sparked improvement and three weeks made him well, worth 50 cents a bottle at L. J. Williams' drug store.
Arnor Feb 21 special correspondence reports improving health of T B Craver children and expected recovery. Snowmelting rapid with sheep grazing ranges. J B Farley visited ranchers to discuss insurance. TI'. Yost bought fat cows from the Prairie and moved them to T M Andrus place with 100 tons of hay for ongoing feeding. Mathew Johnston went to the Red Rock for a few days last week.
Special correspondence to the Tribune from Lima reports visits by James Henneberry and others to Grayling Bedrock Dillon and Canyon towns. It notes social events, illnesses, a sympathy message for Mrs Blakesley, a costume ball with notable recreations, and local remarks on temper and medicine for rheumatism.
Mrs. J. E. Monroe and Mrs. F. B. Foote hosted a Washingtons Birthday party for 30 guests at 6 Washingtons Birthday party decor featured national colors and flags. An art exhibit with pictures statues and groups filled four rooms and guests guessed items for prizes including a Washington portrait hatchet as first prize. Light refreshments and social activities followed until departure.
Bids are invited for building a log barn in Dillon. Bids must be received by Saturday February 25. Contact 7-26 Onaruus Van Oaur for details.
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