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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
2
Kalispell report says Fred Le Beau a hobo confessed to killing Riley Yokum and his son Frank on their Fan tine claim on June 19. The coroner's jury ruled the son killed his father and then himself after a quarrel, with robbery the motive.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill NC praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world. He claims it cured a felon on his thumb and reliably heals any sore burn or wound. Available for 25 cents at Pott's drug store.
Helena July 6 The Penwell Ranch company has taken over the Bower Bros sheep ranches in Meagher and Fergus counties filing articles of incorporation with a capital of 300000 The property includes 15000 acres of land 19000 sheep improvements and equipment The price paid was 215000 Another large purchase by Penwell and P J Gillinan is the P I Moule ranch covering 13000 acres in the same region
Boulder July 4 Cornelius Crane a watchman at the Comet mine near Basin says he acted in self defense after two Finlanders attacked him in front of the Comet saloon Friday night One of the Finlanders died Crane says he fired first following threats of violence after the man had been discharged earlier that day.
Mr A A Fel ton of Harrisville New York endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming years of satisfactory use. The ad asserts relief from constipation biliousness and malaria with a 25 cent price at Pott s drug store.
A large turnout at the Missoula opera house heard plans to enforce existing laws on vice. Senator Dixon chaired and spoke about public vice in streets, with many city ministers also addressing the assembly.
Mrs E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa praises Dr Kings New Discovery as a cure for long standing throat and lung trouble when other remedies failed. The cough and cold medicine is available at Pott's drug store in 50c and 1.00 sizes with a free trial bottle offered.
The Ryan & Newton Produce bank account failed to show a 3200 dollar deposit expected by Manager Charles Virden due to pickpocket activity in the southern city area. The cash portion was only 100 dollars, and the bank book along with the cash were stolen from cashier W. T. Sweet while he prepared to go to the bank.
Several wool buyers visited the Twin Bridges vicinity last week to inspect and sample clips and make offers, but none accepted. Offers ranged from fourteen to sixteen cents for an excellent clip. Shearing is about two thirds finished and the weather is fine with no wet wool being sacked this year.
A reader from Reasner Iowa reports doctors said consumption and intractable cough improved after taking Foley's Honey and Tar. He credits the remedy with stopping lung hemorrhages and pain and restoring lung soundness. City Drug Store offers it.
Twin Bridges July 6 report details Henry Kammerer with a lacerated arm Bert Basden a Ruby saloonkeeper badly injured with powder in the face and eyes likely blinded Joseph Meyers Ruby resident slightly hurt after an improvised bomb exploded as they rammed powder down.
Helena July 7 A Montana citizen is urged by Yeoman Maxim to send a bear pup bulldog or parrot to the cruiser Montana at Norfolk Virginia to serve as a mascot Maxim says the ship will be commissioned July 25 and crews rely on mascots as essential companions for a modern warship The request comes through Governor Norris.
Nations strive to curb the white plague and Foley's Honey and Tar is touted as a safe, certain cure for coughs and colds, preventing consumption. The ad urges readers to avoid unknown preparations and trust Foley's remedy at the 1-m City Drug Store.
Butte July 8 Charles Ardery former Madison county deputy clerk faces trial for misappropriating funds from the United States land office. A related Virginia City case was moved here on venue change with many witnesses arriving only to learn postponement until next Monday.
William Grutsch of Denver pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Helena Montana. Judge Clements sentenced him to 40 days in jail after he struck Charles Dahl on the head last Sunday night, Dahl dying days later.
Huntington minister Rev. I W Williams testifies that Foley's Kidney Remedy helped his nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble and that it will do all that is claimed. He says he is free to endorse the remedy based on his experience.
T B Miller, assayer in charge of the U S assay office, reports June metal intake up $18,259.23 from Montana counties. Across June 1907 to 1908 Montana Idaho Washington Utah and others added $25,186.72. Fergus county led Montana with gold value at $51,854.57.
Anaconda July 9 M M Sargent cashed in ten coyote scalps with inspector R M Grieg yesterday after a few weeks hunting in the Big Hole national forest. He served as the government hunter on the national forest until departmental finances forced cuts in spending.
Helena July 7 The Montana railroad commission has no authority to prevent the Great Northern railway from tearing up its track between Lake View and Marion in Flathead county, according to an opinion yesterday by Attorney General Galen.
C M Harden of Silver City North Carolina praises Electric Bitters calling it the best medicine for stomach liver and kidney troubles and general weakness. He recommends it for chills malaria and a run down condition, noting its guaranteed quality and 50 cent price at Pott's drug store.
Holmes Hayes, foreman at the St. Paul tunnel at Taft near Missoula, was shot to death at noon by five Montenegrins in retaliation for a previous death. Hayes was attacked as he returned to camp for dinner. his assistants escaped.
Helena reports that no laws will be submitted to Montana voters this fall under the initiative referendum act. Petitions failed to meet the eight percent requirement in eleven counties, so none of the three proposed laws can be presented. if enacted they would wait for legislative action in the upcoming election year.
Great Falls July 9 in spite of only a small portion of the state wool clip being sheared and ready for shipment purchases have come in large lots. It is estimated over 15 000 000 pounds have been disposed of. J B Long Co of Great Falls own 1 250 000 pounds the state’s largest clip disposed of by consignment to Putnam Hecht Liebman & Co. Only part of this clip has been sheared.
Anaconda was chosen as the site for the state fish hatchery after a meeting of the state board held in Belize yesterday. The decision came amid approval from local and state officials.
A statement says the fish hatchery can begin work immediately and be maintained until the next legislature meets. It is claimed that work on the plant will start at once and an absolute title to the water has been guaranteed.
The Butte post office payroll will rise by $2,200 yearly from July due to a $100 annual raise for seven mail carriers and 15 clerks, effective July first. This increase reflects added compensation for front line and clerical staff.
Helena July 9 Attorney General Albert J Galen filed in district court to compel the Northern Pacific Railway to run engines forward when descending Blossberg hill near Helena, reversing alleged prior backward operation based on a commission order issued last April.
State Examiner T. E. Collins, treated in Columbus hospital for nervous troubles, is in critical condition in Great Falls. He is practically helpless with most of his body paralyzed, and doctors say recovery seems unlikely though he may live a while.
Tuberculosis killed 15 people in Butte during June, per Dr. T. C. Pigot of the health department. The June death toll is seven higher than the same month last year.
The State Savings Bank files suit for 22097 against B E Cooney Frank H Cooney and Edna May Cooney alleging loaned funds on notes secured by a life insurance policy on Frank H Cooney that he refused to assign making the policy worthless to the bank.
The block to be erected will cost 25,000 dollars. The site was purchased months ago by Mr. White to build on, and the old buildings now occupying the lot have been torn down or removed.
The Tribune notes business firms add substantial premiums for the fair. Special premiums increase the value of exhibitable articles and will draw exhibitors. When the premium list is issued, readers are urged to study the special premiums carefully.
A black tramp was brought to Dillon from near Monida after a fall from a box car left him with a badly crushed foot. The county physician M A Walker amputated the instep at the county farm assisted by apt 41. AS Hotd
An aged classified style note promotes City Express Quick Delivery Wagon in Wyoming with S Wood ready to handle baggage freight and light consignments across the city. It promises prompt service for orders via the Tribune Store amid garbled wording.
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