31 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
2
Clark Henry Griffiths a 33 year old rancher's son from Craig Mont died in Butte while under anesthesia for a throat operation. Dr Donovan an eye ear and throat specialist led the procedure and the patient suffered heart failure after slipping from the physicians control.
Helena January 24 Dr A D Raleigh longtime Methodist pastor in Missoula and Helena died in Helena after twenty one years in Montana. In late life he pursued writing and had two Montana books in progress How to Avoid Appendicitis. The notice includes an advertisement for Foley’s Orino Laxative and Urino Laxative from City Drug Store.
Butte reports that after a visit by Supervising Architect L P Shipley of the treasury department the government will seek an expenditure of 8000 to 10000 dollars for necessary alterations to the federal building The post office has outgrown current first floor space and will be housed mostly in the basement with several departments relocated.
An advertisement urges use of Foley's Honey and Tar to cure coughs and colds, warning against fake remedies and noting the genuine product comes in a yellow package at City Drug Store.
G S E Wisner, an Anaconda real estate man, was convicted of forgery in Judge Bourquin's court and sentenced to three years in the state penitentiary. The sentencing occurred in Butte on January 25.
This afternoon Judge Bourquin presided as Wisner faced charges tied to endorsing a note demanding $500. The document named Mrs. S. E. Moses as the signer on the contested note.
Sheriff Henderson hosts about seventy inmates, roughly thirty fewer than the late January 1907 county jail population, reflecting a notable dip in local confinement figures.
In Butte on January 25 McGuinns saloon at 912 North Main Street was held up by masked robbers. They took $59 from the till while one robber threatened the bartender and another watched a card game in the rear.
C O Eldridge of Empire Ga endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as the best cough and cold remedy. He has used it seven years and claims it cures croup throat and lung troubles, noting its quick action on his children’s croup attacks. Sold at A Potts drug store with guarantee 50c and 1 trial bottle free.
While drilling an artesian well near the Billings sugar factory, workers struck gas at about 200 feet. A match lit the gas, causing a flame about fifteen feet high and narrowly missing a worker from serious burns.
Helena January 28 court action seeks a receiver for the Montana lodge of the A O U W one of the oldest fraternities in the state. The petition alleges debts between seventy five thousand and one hundred thousand dollars and notes a shift of business to newer fraternities with many policy holders in Montana.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a trusted non alcohol non narcotic remedy for nervous weak debilitated women. It lists ingredients claims endorsements by medical authorities and offers free consultation and literature from Buffalo New York. It also promotes related products including Pleasant Pellets and Golden Medical Discovery as tonics and purifiers.
Thawing giant powder at the North Western Improvement Company east side mine yesterday morning caused a blast. Matt Mattson was horribly mutilated and died at the hospital hours later. A companion escaped with a broken arm.
Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy for la grippe coughs that may lead to pneumonia. Claims the product heals and strengthens lungs and contains no harmful drugs. Warns against substitutes and directs to City Drug Store.
John S. Dougherty aged 54, longtime superintendent of the Washoe Smelters under Marcus Daly, died in Anaconda of pneumonia after a brief illness. A lifelong friend and business associate of D J Hennessey, he followed the Butte merchant to the grave within 24 hours. He leaves a widow and five children.
Andrew McMilkin of Dawson county pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally fencing 2 800 acres of public land. Judge Dietrich sentenced him to 24 hours in county jail and a $100 fine.
Washington reports Representative Pray has been assured by Assistant Secretary Bacon that negotiations with Canada on an equitable division of the St Marys and Milk rivers waters for irrigation will be pressed to a quick conclusion. Pray has urged action due to Canada’s irrigation use and delayed talks hampering North Montana settlers and regional development.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says Dr Kings New Life Pills improved digestion liver and bowels and Potts Drug Store offers a 25 cent refund if not satisfied.
Helena Jan. 29 The state voting machine commission elected Governor Toole as chairman and Auditor Cunningham as secretary with Secretary of State Yoder as a member The law applies only to first class counties and Silver Bow is the sole county affected It is expected Silver Bow will require about 65 machines
During this season la grippe and pneumonia cause more deaths than consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar cures la grippe coughs that may result in pneumonia overnight. Do not take chances with a cold when Foley's Honey and Tar will quickly cure it. City Drug Store. lin accel
In Virginia City Jan 28 Frank Goetschms aged 17 was fined $10 after a local justice court trial for the accidental shooting of a pig mistaken for a rabbit. The pig’s owner had already received $10 in payment.
Robert Vanella was sentenced to 50 years in the state prison by District Judge Fox after being found guilty of second degree murder in the killing of Raffael Crasse. Vanella made no comment and his attorney Fred H. Hathhorn plans a motion for a new trial.
R M James of Louellen South Carolina touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria chills bilious attacks and jaundice claiming it clears sickness from stomach liver and kidney issues and back pain. Sold under guarantee at Potts drug store.
In Helena on January 27 Judge J M Clements fined the Northern Pacific Railway $100 for violating the 16 hour law. The case tested the new law aimed at preventing railroad workers from being forced to work when incapacitated. Prosecutor was Attorney General Albert Galen with Wallace representing the railroad.
In Boulder Montana on January 27 1907 Calvin Tower stands trial for the murder of Frank W Clow North Coast Limited engineer gunned down at Welch's Spur east of Butte during a holdup. The district court opened with jury selection as Judge Lew L Callaway oversees proceedings Tower appears pale and composed.
An advertisement extols Foley's Kidney Remedy as vital for kidney health and cleansing the blood. It urges starting intake at the first signs of danger and notes availability at City Drug Store.
Mrs. Tewey files in district court alleging extreme cruelty by Dan Tewey former state senator and hotel owner. She says he shot at her on December 2 1907 struck and bruised her January 17 1908 dragged her by the hair and drove her from home without clothing for herself and child Catherine and refused to let her take Mary the elder child.
Mr E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine says Bucklen’s Arica Salve does the business for chapped hands and old sores. He reports curing chapped hands and healing an old sore without a scar. Available for 25c at Potts’ Drug Store. Im
Washington dispatch notes Senator Thomas Carter introduced a bill to establish engineering experiment stations at land grant colleges with a 30000 dollar yearly appropriation. Endorsed by the Montana Society of Engineers, the measure is urged by leading Montana educators and would fund research on mining sanitation water power fuels gas coal coke structural materials irrigation and related problems in Montana.
The Montana state board of pardons approved Gov Toole's clemency for James Compton of Billings serving for anti-gambling law violation and George Graham of Missoula serving six months for assault. The board also paroled L O Sheffner serving five years for second degree assault and John Whitford sent from Sweetgrass county for two years for grand larceny.
Advice on preventing pneumonia from a cold promotes Foley's Honey and Tar to stop coughing heal the lungs and expel the cold. It warns to choose the genuine product in the yellow package and avoid imitation versions.
The state railroad commission announced a five cent reduction in freight cars from Northern Montana to St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth via Great Northern The new rate becomes 40 cents per hundred pounds with origin points extending to Kalispell and westward to the border.
Dwellers along the Musselshell cheered as the first St Paul road train between Forsyth and Harlowton passed through Harlowton yesterday. Only Miles City to Forsyth remains unconnected, with completion expected next week.
The Dillon Public Library announces evening hours for book distribution from 7 to 9 30 Tuesdays and Saturdays. It also lists 4 to 6 on Fridays and 3 to 6 on Saturdays for reader access, with additional evenings 7 to 9 30 on Monday Wednesday and Saturday.
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