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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1903
Page
8
Bruce Kennedy recounts his chase along Zavalla county where five murders in as many weeks drew a $500 reward. He explains how bodies were dumped from a rock shelf into the river, and how accumulating evidence led to identifying the killer.
A narrator recounts gaining access to a prized saddle horse with the help of a hostler and Bragg. He plans to test Bragg’s honesty by riding Jason toward a rumored location while avoiding Topgallant, aiming to uncover a hidden motive connected to the cliff and mysterious orders.
A western tale describes multiple murders near a river precipice. Hoof prints in the sand link two horses to the crimes, and livery owner Bragg is jailed for robbery after an investigation that uncovers Dailey’s drowned death and a trove of watches and jewels.
A variety of remedies are advertised with prices from 25 to 75 cents at Central Pharmacy. Listings include Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion, TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT for piles, HERBINE liver tonic, BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT for injuries, WHITE'S DREAM VERMIFUGE for worms, BAL LARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP for colds, and DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a liver remedy. The notices mix health ads with light notes on manners and a testimonial from H. Williams of San Antonio.
A boastful piece extols a wall paper machine and Dr. King s New Discovery for consumption. It claims wide benefits for lung ailments and pneumonia with trial bottles and refunds, while urging subscribers to the Dillon Tribune for more news.
Notice is given that the following named filer has filed notice of intention to make final proof in support of his claim. All witnesses must prove residence and cultivation of the land before L. J. Price U.S. Commissioner at Dillon Montana on March 11. The witnesses are William B Teh William N Lenkerdorfer John Tank Crfer and Frank D Miracle Register.
United States Land Office Helena announces Davis of Dewey Montana filed for desert land claim 4501 for irrigation and reclamation with witnesses Hallbert Cline Dodgson Brabsher before L J Price in Dillon Montana on March 14 1003. Laura A Phillips of Dillon filed claim 4551 with witnesses French Conger Ococa Phillips before L J Price in Dillon on March 6 1003.
Land Office at Helena Montana January 22 1908 notice of final proof filed by Maggie L Jaggers for homestead H E No 102s2 in section 4 township 108 range 12 west. Final proof before L J Price A S Commissioner at Dillon Montana March 6 1908. Witnesses: William J Proppery Charles Chappel Benjamin Bond Lemuel Jaggers all of Grant Montana. Frank D Minacre Register.
Beaverhead county Montana district court ordered sale of John R Belway deceased estate. Auction set for February 7 1908 at 2 pm at the deceased’s residence one half mile from Dillon. Parcels total about 13 acres with Union Ditch Company stock, all located in section 20 township 7 south range 8 west. Cash with 10 percent to auctioneer J Price. balance on court confirmation. Deed at purchaser expense. For details contact auctioneer L J Price or attorney W S Barbour.
A theft at the Museum of Coins and Medals in Marseilles saw rare coins stolen for their gold and silver. Melting values will yield only a few dollars, while collectors value the pieces at hundreds of times their face. The report notes the loss despite the high collector value.
Postmaster A L Spafford of Chester Michigan reports a severe croup attack on his child. A dose of One Minute Cough Cure reduced swelling and mucus, allowing rest and rapid recovery. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds la grippe and throat and lung troubles.
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