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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
2
Walter Mesch a 40 year old prominent mining man in Sheridan Montana committed suicide at 4 pm by stabbing himself in the heart with a pocket knife. His brother was present and tried to intervene but could not prevent the act. He died almost immediately after the stabbing.
An elderly man with enlarging prostate improved after taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. L. E. Morris of Dexter Ky reports his father suffered kidney and bladder trouble treated with Foley's. one bottle relieved him and a second completed his recovery. Am City Drug Store.
Health statistics for April show 352 deaths and 545 births in Montana. Among births 272 were boys and 278 girls. Pneumonia caused 51 deaths, violence 20, scarlet fever 17, organic heart disease 15, tuberculosis 14, diphtheria 11, nephritis 10. Death rate per 1000 was 15.08.
An ad from City Drug Store urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder disorder such as back ache urinary irregularities and exhaustion to restore health. Begin taking Foley's Kidney Remedy today.
Helena reports a steady quarter for the state with higher receipts across departments. State auditor H R Cunningham and secretary of state A N Yoder settled with State Treasurer Esselstyn for the period ending Monday a holiday closed, showing filing fees of 15775.35 and insurance-related receipts of 41365.68, up about 1000 from the prior quarter. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised for lung and bronchial ailments at City Drug Store.
C. T. Gunn of New York awarded the contract to erect Helena's new Catholic college at an estimated cost of $200,000. The building will use Montana materials with red porphyry stone facings.
Six cattle cars bred and fed on the Kessler ranch near Helena sold on the Chicago market for 6.55 a hundred, topping the western cattle market for the season.
Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures smarting feet and ingrowing nails and eases tight shoes. It relieves sweating, callous, swollen and tired feet and is sold by druggists and shoe stores. Trial package free by mail for 25 cents in stamps. Address Allen S. Olmsted Leroy NY 11 4m.
Bozeman city council approved an ordinance tightening gun policy affecting youth access. The measure aims to reduce firearm risks among minors and directs enforcement procedures for local authorities.
The ordinance prohibits selling or discharging air pistols in the city. It covers toy pistols that shoot lead or other hard missiles. Violation of the ordinance is punishable under local law.
The Alder creamery now in operation at Twin Bridges will supply 3000 pounds of butter per month by July first, according to Joseph Maurer who supervised the plant’s construction.
Visitors from Three Forks report the Trident cement plant is advancing well and expected to begin cement manufacture in September. The $750000 plant sits about forty miles from Bozeman, owned by Utah capitalists, with no saloon in town. It will employ around 200 workers and plans to build housing using cement.
The notice advises that lingering colds weaken the constitution and can become consumption. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for persistent coughs and cautions against untried remedies to avoid delaying treatment, mentioning City Drug Store.
In Fort Benton on May 31 Jack Noore a well known painter shot his wife after an argument over fault finding. He then attempted to kill himself but survived though seriously wounded. Mrs Noore is not expected to live.
United States Attorney General G W Wickersham and District Attorney J W Freeman filed a federal suit against the Northern Pacific claiming fraud by the mineral land commissioners who in 1901 classified public land in the Missoula land district within the Northern Pacific land grant The action seeks to cancel the patent to about 1800 acres of land placed under the grant.
An advertisement touts Foley’s Orino Laxative as beneficial for constipation stomach and liver issues. It claims it sweetens the stomach breath gently stimulates the liver and regulates the bowels and positions it as superior to pills and ordinary laxatives. The offer invites readers to try it at 1 m City Drug Store.
Twin Bridges Commercial club estimates show a rise in grain planting across Beaverhead Big Hole and Jefferson valleys. About 9 000 acres of nuts 1 100 of wheat and 1 000 in potatoes from Jefferson Island to Ruby Canyon. Districts near Dillon road report 2 170 acres of oats 300 of wheat. Within ten miles of Twin Bridges 5 000 acres oats and 600 wheat. Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised as cure at City Drug Store.
Supervising Engineer H N Savage of the reclamation service announced 45000 acres of irrigated land are available this season under the Lower Yellowstone project. Water was turned in the main canal system April 30. One third of the land belongs to the Northern Pacific which agreed with the secretary of the interior to dispose of their lands at 3 dollars per acre plus reclamation costs.
The advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the ultimate remedy for cuts burns bruises sores and more including sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and piles. It promotes Potts the druggist as the place to buy the 25 cent salve.
Bozeman May 31 Judge Stewart of the district court sentenced Antone Blas 47 to 35 years in the state penitentiary for criminal assault on his fifteen year old daughter. The girl is in serious condition and was recently taken by Deputy Humane Officer Walter Shobeto to Helena.
Helena reports Watson Boyle of Bozeman has been appointed by Commissioner Hall as assistant clerk in the bureau of agriculture labor and industry.
Cheney Washington man Bert R Lean describes a desperate lung illness that resisted visits to Spokane specialists and a California trip before using Dr King s New Discovery. He credits the remedy with curing bronchitis coughs colds asthma and related illnesses. Trial bottle free. 50c and 1 00. Potts druggist guarantees.
Red Lodge May 30 two convicted murderers Karl Kline and Frederick Byrd were sentenced Thursday to terms in the penitentiary at Beer Lodge. Kline aged 63 was convicted of murdering ranch hand John Christianson near Joliet. Byrd shot and killed his partner Rasmus Hetland near the same place.
Advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for nervous irritability from poor health and skin blemishes. It claims the tonic repairs stomach liver and kidney function, purifies blood, and improves complexion and nerves. Sold for 50 cents at Potts, the druggist.
Lewistown reports the county wool clip sold except about 100000 pounds. Experts say Lewistown will have no public market this season for the first time in years. Growers prefer selling in advance and have achieved favorable prices this year.
When a sufferer from stomach trouble takes Dr King's New Life Pills he is glad to see Dyspepsia and Indigestion fly and is tickled over his new appetite. The pills promote strong nerves and healthy vigor by aiding stomach, liver, and kidneys functioning. 25c at Potts the drug.
Yellowstone National Park welcomed visitors for the 1909 season as the park branch train service began today. Special trains operated over the Northern Pacific line carrying about 500 employees for the several hotels in the park.
Officials of the Helena land office received notice that 11 sections in township 9 north range 1 east Broadwater county are restored to entry. The area had been withdrawn years ago for the Madison River project and this tract was previously overlooked in earlier restoration actions.
The city council unanimously approved Mayor White's selection of George W. Dart as police chief. Additional appointments included Library board members Dr. A. B. Martin Prof. J. E. Monroe and Mrs. Laura M Kress and City health officer Dr. M. A. Walker. Committees were formed for Finance Judiciary Street and alley Health Printing and Fire and order with named members.
Police Judge Elliott and Chief Stone logged 60 arrests and 185 dollars in fines for May. Mayor White joked about boarding house expenses after prisoner bills. Stock and milking herd nuisance concerns were referred to the street and alley committee for action. Saloon licenses granted to Hirschman, Main, and Farley. Fire department reported one barn fire on Montana alley with three horses burned. Water intake project discussed. plan for a six foot deep settling pool with 2000 dollar estimated cost. Numerous bills audited and warrants issued.
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