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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
2
In Butte on December 29 detectives Parlin and Lynch shot Lawrence Cyril Verdon after he attempted to flee while being arrested for burglary. Verdon, 24, died within minutes from severe femoral artery and vein bleeding.
Edina Missouri man J P Klote praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble. He notes he has tried many remedies but finds this one most beneficial. Sold by Potts the Druggist.
Paddy Rodgers, alleged desperado, was found guilty of an attempted burglary at the Dreibelbis drug store on the night of November 0 and sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary at Deer Lodge by Judge Dean.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says Dr Kings New Life Pills improved his stomach liver and bowels. The ad promises a money back offer if the pills disappoint you during trial and lists a price of 25 cents.
A race track street car carrying six passengers was robbed just outside the city limits as it moved through sparsely settled territory. Two men hijacked the car and escaped with $108 from the passengers and crew.
Billings December 28 at a city council meeting an ordinance requiring saloons to close at 1 00 a m daily and on Sundays until 1 00 p m was adopted unanimously. The action grows from local option agitation.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a pleasant remedy that supposedly unites chronic constipation and sluggish bowels and claims regularity with continued use.
Helena December 28 records show receipts and disbursements of the Republican state central committee during the last campaign. The report lists sources of funds, recipients, amounts, and purposes of expenditures.
The report states the committee spent $28 157 13 on the campaign.
Oliver Juneau filed for divorce from Eleanor Juneau in Missoula on December 26 claiming she refused to cook for him. The couple have two children from the marriage.
Mr EF E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured piles and chapped hands and healed an old sore without scarring. Sold at Potts the Druggist for 25 cents.
Nine men were killed and several injured when a freight train collided with a work train at Mid Canyon about 40 miles south of Great Falls.
In Billings on December 27 a large gathering of pioneers of Eastern Montana, about 100 attendees with near half women, convened for their annual banquet. The event was one of the most interesting and well enjoyed by the elder trail blazers.
Advertisement urges mothers to keep children strong and healthy in winter with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Claims it is the greatest toric for children, pure and harmless, offering the greatest good. Sold as tea or tablets by Potts the Druggist.
Federal grand jury filed a partial report to Judge Hunt in Helena after returning 28 indictments with eight made public. Among those named are Thomas Hamby charged with bigamy and others for introducing liquor on Indian reservations including John Cabell Ira Booth Richard Lucero David Bauer A Marrian and Julius Ashley. Louis Mowre faces a steer theft charge on the Blackfoot reservation.
It fills the arteries with rich red blood and builds new flesh for healthy men women and children. No remedy has done so much good as Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c tea or tablets sold by Potts the Druggist.
William Johns 75, a longtime Silver Star resident and respected citizen of this county, died Wednesday night in Twin Bridges. A Pennsylvania native born in Philadelphia in 1833, his early life was spent in his home state.
Tradesman narrative covers 1862 arrival in Bannack and first stationary engine. Notes Oro Cache mine at Aldergulch, first quartz mill in territory, and Johns as Silver Star figure. Also reports Yellowstone irrigation project completion for 1904 and civic oath events in Helena including Governor Norris and state officers.
Butte December 26 reports former Senator W A Clark continued his yearly charity by distributing between 10 000 and 12 000 turkeys to married men in Montana New Jersey Nevada and California with single men who head families also remembered. Foley's Honey and Tar touted as a safe remedy for infants and children without opiates and recommended by City Drug Store with a note to refuse substitutes.
Tony Chulkzilski single handed with a Winchester rifle overpowered two burglars caught in the act at the residence of Roy Avers near Divide. He took the men to a barn, tied them, saddled his horse, and escorted them to Divide under rifle cover until Butte officers were summoned. Suspects named George C. Hunt and Paul Winterbottom.
A religious author reports years of kidney trouble followed by a severe winter pain. After eight days confined to bed he began Foley's Kidney Remedy, the pain subsided and urine normalized. He fully recommends the product at City Drug Store.
Helena December 28. The state board of land commissioners reports to Washington that Montana timber and timber lands are affected by the operation of the Washoe smelters in Anaconda or similar smelters in the state.
Attorney General Galen argues in his biennial report that certain county sheriff duties should be handled by a state officer. He notes state involvement in local civil or criminal matters risks personal conflict for local officers and urges possible abolition of some state offices to transfer work to the state sheriff.
A Louellen D C man R M James touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria poison misery and a remedy for chills bilious attacks yellow jaundice and stomach liver and kidney complaints. The 50 cent tonic is sold by Potts the Druggist with a guarantee.
Advert boasting Dr King s New Discovery as best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat lung troubles. Testimony from Eldridge of Empire Georgia claims seven years use with quick relief for croup and other attacks. Potts the Druggist sells 50c and 1 00 bottles with a trial bottle free.
Ray state examiner submits biennial report to Governor Nortis covering through Nov. 30. He urges passage of a postal savings bank deposit guarantee law next session, listing four objections including government banking, deposit limits, redeposit risk, and increased postal deficit burden on taxpayers.
Priscilla notes Rocky Mountain Tea as best, saying it speaks for itself, while John questions this claim. The dialogue hints at a beauty benefit attributed to the tea and mentions Dr. Potts the druggist.
Helena December 28 The creation of the office of state sheriff to have control over the county sheriffs is described as a key reform. The measure aims to centralize enforcement authority and standardize law enforcement duties across counties.
In the biennial report of Dr. T. D. Tuttle the state health board cites Dr. H. T. Ricketts of Chicago noting ticks spread the spated fever in Ritter Root valley and that the virus persists by transmission from tick to lower valley animals.
A Glasgow to Independent dispatch reports drillers sinking a water well near Culbertin struck a natural gas well. Excess pressure threatened ignition of the engine and boiler fire, which was promptly extinguished.
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