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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
8
A local merchant who was sore and swore at lack of patronage found success by advertising his goods. His store now draws crowds from seven to six, with Pageville schoolhouse events in the afternoon noted alongside various community updates including visits, illnesses, and travel.
Chester Cummings of Butte has recovered from scarlet fever and visits C P Baker at Palmer Park. Mrs Link Patrick returns from Pony to see daughters Mrs Charles Beckwith and Cleve Beckwith. N L Page and Elmer visit Dillon to see his daughter Mrs S S Patterson and family before returning home. Mrs R D Martin improves after two weeks of illness. Mrs Toothacre of Red Lodge attends church in Pageville. President C W Tenney of Montana Wesleyan University spoke at Twin Bridges Sunday morning.
A farmer and mechanic oriented notice praises Chamberlains Liniment for minor injuries work time. It claims faster healing for cuts bruises and sprains and warns against blood poisoning if applied early. Potts druggist sells the product.
Mr Cushman a picture agent of Spokane Washington visited the neighborhood last week Stephen Kambich made a brief visit to Dillon Mrs Rodgers of Dillon is visiting at the home of John Hails Miss Alice Herr county superintendent of schools was visiting our school Miss Theresa Reichle went to Butte to visit relatives and friends Charles Beehrer came over to the post office last Sunday from his place
A local report describes the river dropping a foot after cold nights and the road supervisor monitoring a nearby bridge for safety. Last evening a hailstorm visited the area but caused no damage. The ground appeared white yet green and chilly conditions continue.
Stomach troubles yield to Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claims. A man who spent over two thousand dollars on medicine was cured by a few boxes. Price twenty five cents. Free samples at Potts drug store. 1-m
Seniors present Sheridan's School for Scandal at the Montana Normal College assembly hall on Tuesday night June 15 at 8 30. The cast aims to blend classic staging with local touches and costuming. Tickets permit first floor admission while others may enter the galleries. unaccompanied children are restricted.
A Gainsboro Tennessee editor touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best on the market. E W Tardy of The Sentinel reports its quick relief for a baby's winter cold and recommends it. Potts druggist is selling the remedy.
Forty Montana homes await children through the Montana Children's Home Society to provide adoption and stable care. Since entering the state field the society has placed 480 children, with a fund of 3000 dollars for a new, larger home. Directors elected include Judge Hiram Knowles, Missoula, P B Moss, Billings, J Henry Longmaid, L K MacNeil, C E Miller, and F S P Lindsay.
A sensational claim promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable cure for diarrhoea. The ad asserts two doses will cure and notes a 25 cent price, listing Potts as the local druggist.
I F Hunsaker resigns as manager after the Beaverhead Ranch company bought Birchdale Stock Farm from J E Morse. He and George Stimpson will lease the grain ranch and focus on it this year. E H Churchwell, formerly with Penwell Ranch in the Judith Gap area, named his successor and has arrived in Dillon to prepare for the transition.
The street and alley committee recommended concrete sidewalks along several blocks connecting the business area to the Normal college. The committee will prepare written recommendations for council action at a special meeting next Wednesday evening. Bids are invited for applying one coat of cement to the Public School Building in Lima Montana totaling 540 square yards. Bids must be received by June 22 1909 with finish by July 31 1909. The board may reject all bids and communications go to W C Cieney Clerk.
The fear of premature burial led notable figures to arrange body protections in their wills. Harriet Martineau left £10 to appoint an operator for her bond, Lady Burton ordered her heart pierced with a needle, Edmund Yates requested severing his jugular vein with a £20 guinea fee, and writers such as Berkeley, Lytton, Andersen, and Wilkie Collins took measures.
Elzena, aged four, enjoys kindergarten lore and learns from her teacher. She asks if promotion will be on her arm or leg after vaccination, reflecting a child’s curiosity about school life and immunization.
Advice notes that Chamberlains Salve can heal sore nipples when applied after nursing. Wipe off before the next feeding and many trained nurses report good results. Sold by Potts, the druggist.
In Helena on June 10 the attorney general advises County Attorney Hepner that a witness serving in more than one case tried the same day may claim only a single witness fee. Mrs. Robert Shackelford and Miss Shackelford of Fort Scott Kansas expected in Dillon to visit Monroe home. Mrs. Shackelford is Monroe’s only sister.
Dr and Mrs A B Martin arrived home today after attending the Presbyterian convention in Denver.
Dillon Camp No. 9511 M W A holds weekly meetings each Wednesday evening in the local lodge hall. Members attend the gathering to discuss activities and plan community service events.
Beav erhead county Fair association secretary S S Carruthers prepares the premium list for Dillon fair to be held Aug 31 to Sept 3. The four day racing program features pacing and trotting events with purses from 200 to 300 dollars plus free for all races and a 5 percent winner's purse tax.
Wa Knapp and Cuirrorb Knapp announce the sale of their Dart Hardware interest to Mrs Hattie Dart and sons George and Fred. They thank friends and patrons for years of support and commend the new firm to continue with close attention and fair treatment in future dealings.
The weekly market letter notes stronger best beeves but overall disappointing results with long feed cattle showing losses. Grass cows sell slowly at low prices while good butcher stock remains solid. Corn fed steers sell from 6.25 to 6.75 and heifers 4.75 to 6.20, hogs top near 7.55, and lambs fetch around 8.75 with spring lambs from California in supply.
Daily one way tickets from Portland and frequent dates for other routes. See U S L agents for further details.
Travel dates listed are June 4 5 11 12 16 and 26 with excursions east via the Oregon Short Line to Denver Omaha Kansas City St Louis Chicago and other points. Agents offer later dates rates and details.
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