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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
3
Montana State News reports Conrad plans a flour mill with a daily capacity of 125 barrels. Citizens will take stock totaling $10,000 to fund the project.
Livingston reports Tom McConnell believed to be a machinist was found Monday night half frozen near the railroad shops. Both hands severely frozen will require amputation. Little is known of Connell locally. The notice then shifts to a drug advertisement for Foley's Kidney Pills claiming quick relief for kidney and bladder troubles, sold by all druggists.
The city council enacted a strict ordinance prohibiting items for Fourth of July celebrations. Young America residents may not use crackers over three inches in length or any confetti and paper streamers during festivities.
Bozeman officials led by County Attorney Justin M. Smith and Treasurer Clyde Corbly with Commissioner Charles Callahan, returned from Helena after consulting T. J. Walsh. Walsh was hired to aid Smith in collecting $4,676 in taxes due from the Northern Pacific in the county.
Edward W Thompson a former Great Falls post office clerk was sentenced to one year and one day in Leavenworth Kansas federal prison for stealing letters while intoxicated. He pled guilty before Judge Hunt and has repaid $22 of the $56 total he took.
An Ashington Kansas man claims Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cured his grippe pneumonia after a severe attack. He praises the remedy and warns to get the genuine yellow package.
Mrs. Sarah Burker will open a roller skating rink at the Dillon theater next Monday evening January 15. A band concert will accompany the event for the entire evening. Dillon has not had a rink in a long time and is expected to draw a good crowd. An advertisement elsewhere gives details. It is on page seven.
Death claimed four Livingston residents on Tuesday. Mrs. C. D. Birch a well known young matron died of valvular heart trouble leaving a husband and two children. Also died were Mrs. Bridget Mooney mother of Mrs T B Flynn Anna E Green sister of County Commissioner Jerome Cobb and Charles R Borgers son of Mr and Mrs Borgers.
Charles Durham of Lovington Illinois says Foley's Kidney Pills cured his son of bed wetting after two days and two thirds of a bottle. The boy has not wet the bed for about six weeks.
A Sunday night explosion ripped a hole in the Marysville postoffice ceiling as burglars gained entry with dynamite but took little. Police expect an arrest soon as the method showed notable skill and the blast went unheard by the postmaster.
J T Shevnut of Bremen Georgia reports high satisfaction with Foley Kidney Pills claiming they gave more relief than other kidney medicines. He urges fellow sufferers to try them for kidney and bladder trouble. Available from all druggists.
A blaze on Monday evening at Canyon Ferry on the Missouri River 20 miles east of Helena destroyed the hotel and a general store, causing an estimated loss of about 2500 dollars.
Lincoln county bonds worth 125000 for bridges and roads were bought by N M Halsey of Chicago. He paid a 3250 premium and the bonds carry an interest rate of 4.74 percent.
Wolves and coyotes driven from mountains by cold weather are reported to kill livestock across valleys in the state. Several predators were seen today near the city limits, signaling escalating danger to hidden herds and farming operations.
Officials confirm the Hilger to Foy extension will proceed as planned as an independent project, despite Milwaukee's Great Falls Lewistown line work. The decision preserves the extension timetable without delaying the Hilger road project.
By June 1 this year water will be delivered to the first unit of the 60000 acre Prickly Pear Valley project undertaken by Montana Reservoir and Irrigation Co. Landowner contracts for 3000 acres are in place with 3000 more needed to start work. If signed late, delivery may slip into 1912 irrigation season delaying progress.
The New Mine group of claims in the Rochester mining district, owned by Christ Stoker, has been sold to San Francisco investors. Stoker reportedly received about 15000 dollars with 10000 paid at transfer, and the Gold Coin Mining Company is preparing a mill on site to process ore locally. Additional nearby claims, with options held by California interests, may soon be bought, signaling revival for Rochester’s mining camp.
Aged readers are urged to consider Rexall Orderlies as a safe dependable remedy for constipation and bowel disorders. The ad promises a money back guarantee if claims are not substantiated and notes the product is candy like and gentle with no diarrhea nausea or griping. It lists three sizes and directs to Potts the Druggist at 15 Bannack St.
In Butte Michael Lehan aged 26 was killed instantly Monday night when rock fell in the Original mine. He was unmarried.
Jeremiah Eldridge an elderly farmer living in the Bitter Root valley since 1887 shot himself at noon Monday on the Rees Powell ranch in the three mile district nine miles northeast of Stevensville authorities reported.
An 1842 banquet note in New Orleans mentions Henry City. The ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a cure for stomach trouble indigestion and other ailments, claiming safety ease and cost of 25 cents at Potts, the druggist.
Butte The Mayer jewelry store on West Park street closed Tuesday by sheriff officers after proprietor Edward F Mayer failed to pay overdue bills. Deputy Sheriff Tom J O Rourke took charge under an attachment writ secured by M E Mayer an uncle who runs an Assay office at 7 North Montana street for a claim of 6813 15 dollars.
Frightful polar winds blame rough hands and chapped lips on cold weather. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, sold at Potts Drug, promises to soften skin and heal cold sores burns boils ulcers cuts and other sores for 25 cents.
The Independent reports Charles F. Healen superintendent of the Ana conda state fish hatchery has allegedly padded accounts for about a year and a half. The case, filed with Governor Norris and the state examiners by G B Conway, the state accountant, is said to involve over $38,000 though full details are not yet public.
The paint and oil dealers of the Pacific coast are being consolidated into a single trust valued at 20 million dollars, financed by capital from the East.
Zero weather drenches the Mississippi valley this week as residents brace for continued cold. In New York City Mayor Gaynor imposes a ban on the turkey trot amid the chill.
Dillon police issue a 25 dollar reward for each of five burglars who escaped Bozeman county jail on December 21. Suspects listed include Joe Penna Peter Mendivil Frank Furlong Ed Sayers and Leo B McCarrick all awaiting grand larceny trials. Furlong described as strong arm and dangerous. Three fugitives captured in Grand Island Nebraska. two Mexicans remain at large.
The suit arose from a confrontation at a ranch near Lovell involving Bidstrup Clayton Schuler Mikus and two Lovell men over hay passage. John Laden struck Bidstrup with a pole, prompting the damages verdict. Judge Winston presided in Butte with Poindexter and Callaway disqualified.
Nasal relief product Ely’s Cream Balm rapidly clears nasal passages with aromatic menthol. Sold by druggists in 50 cent size and via mail, with a liquid Taquid Cream Balm at 75 cents including a spraying tube.
The report notes Boise Idaho recorded sixteen inches of snowfall on Sunday causing travel disruptions and school delays across the city. Weather officials warned of lingering snow and remarks on plowed streets and visibility.
Investigation into the Sharon North Dakota crash on the Great Northern line blames defective steel rails for the wreck. Officials signal possible federal supervision of rail making as a corrective measure.
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