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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1904
Page
5
Missoula city council enacts finance bill imposing fines from 25 to 200 dollars for every gambling offense including slot machines and draw poker. Reports from Helena, Butte, and Billings cover arrests, court orders, impending executions, and medical cures advertised in local notices.
An advertisement from Riley's Drug Store promotes Mokitea as a permanent cure for headache, constipation, and indigestion. It claims the drink improves appetite, sleep, and mood with a money back guarantee and prices listed as 25 ota and 50 ots.
Missoula report states twenty seven year old Alex Leneau, who lived with his parents on a ranch near the city, died by his own hand Monday morning. Authorities found no known reason for the act.
Missoula reports two Indians Joe Arlee and Incas Granjee arrested on murder charge of Little Coy ote on the reservation. They are confined at the Jocko agency. The Modern Mother promotes Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative remedy manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Itching piles cause moisture and itching and the ad promotes Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy for cure of Blind Bleeding and Protracting Piles. It claims to stop itching and bleeding absorb tumors and is sold at 500 per jar at druggists or by mail with a free treatise and case write up from Dr Bosanko Philadelphia PA.
Word reached Bozeman that 8 M Arm strong, once of Bozeman and later a rancher in the Shields river country, was killed when a tree fell on him.
A notice promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a refund guarantee if not satisfied after two thirds used. It claims effectiveness for grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and asserts it prevents cold from leading to pneumonia. Also mentions Riley druggist and a Helena meat and milk law case before the supreme court.
Pleasant and Meat Effective writes in the Liber ty Texas Vindicator praising Bal lard's Horehound Syrup as the best remedy for coughs and colds. The piece notes a personal family use and claims high effectiveness and pleasant taste. A speculative price mention and retailer Riley the druggist are listed.
The report states Mayor Smith will request the resignation of Chief Hollinsworth while the chief maintains the mayor cannot compel him to quit.
Helena news reports Isaac Gravelle known as the alleged N. P. dynamiter was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary on Monday. The item also advertises Acker's English Remedy from Riley's Drug Store promising refunds for coughs colds or croup.
Advertisement notes Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets offer immediate relief with one tablet or a money refund. Sold in hand some tin boxes at 25 pts by Riley's Drug.
About 1500 pounds of turkey were shipped from Columbus Montana to various parts of the state and to a few destinations outside Montana.
Mrs. Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder and found relief after her son bought Chamberlains Pain Balm. The balm eased pain, helped her sleep after days of discomfort and prompted the son to recommend it to others. For sale by Riley the druggist.
The report covers mine operations in Apex and nearby Birchton with a wet shaft, engine repairs, and new arrivals. It notes Mrs Twining arriving from Butte, Dr Eddy visiting Dillon for mining claims, machinery from Butte, and repairs reducing shaft water. Several residents travel for business and family reunions mark improvements at multiple homes. A Lime Kiln club concert is planned with Yarrum as master of ceremonies.
Special Correspondent reports a busy holiday period at Redrock and Medicine Lodge with visits from Arco and Ludington residents, a successful New Year dance, and local scenes including school openings, renovations at the station, and shipping updates.
The Society of Montana Pioneers honors X Beidler a noted pioneer and vigilante with a Helens A monument placed at the head of his grave Forest Dale cemetery. Prof Bell of Clark University warns that three year old children are easy prey for Cupid urging endowment for another chair at Chicago.
The peculiar cough indicating croup should be treated without delay. Chamberlains Cough Remedy has universal approval for quick relief. Do not waste time on untried medicines, use as directed and symptoms will disappear. For sale by Riley the druggist.
Special correspondence notes Peter Sullivan and Mamie Stover wed while Mrs Kellum's death is reported. Additional item mentions W. Hamilton resigning as a deliveryman for O K Paul after a year of service, with family moving to Patbody Kansas.
The bride and her mother married at home on Dec 31 and traveled by wedding trip to Salt Lake City and other cities. Mr Settle from Butte visits a few days for Prudential Life Insurance matters. Dr Rev Goen plans to preach at Bedrock Sunday. Engineer A T Kellum’s mother died in Pocatello on New Year Eve. family notified. Miss Williams returns to school after a three week absence at her parents’ home.
Special correspondence reports balmy weather and sparse snowfall delaying water reserves below Lima. Six men labor on the reservoir above Lima, suggesting the dam nears completion while a large Dell area deer hunting highlights local amateur sport. Nellie Hungate returns from Pocatello to visit family.
Mrs Epwa Exentor and Dietz Emuniox thank friends and neighbors for their ready help and support after the death and burial of their husband and father Pen. Boss Eentex joins in the appreciation.
Dillon Camp No 9511 Modern Woodmen of America installed their newly elected officers last Saturday night. Officers listed include Frank P. Birrer V G Harry Brown W A Frank Thompson BE B i W i J Cushing Clerk Paul Stahl E John Tritt Watchman Fred Rabichau Sentry Eph Stoller Manager. In sluggish liver herb ine touted for bile tract action at Riley's Drag Store priced 50 cents.
Notice states the partnership between A. B. Johnson and N. L. Rogers in Dillon Montana dissolved by mutual consent. Signatures A B Johnson and N L Rogers dated January 6, 1904 with first publication January 8, 1904.
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