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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
6
Clarence Hymer, master mechanic, died instantly while supervising the hoisting of a pump in a Red Lodge Coal Company mine. A heavy wheel struck him from behind, breaking his neck. His brother Bert Hymer has reportedly gone insane, with little hope for recovery.
Helena hosts the annual Episcopal Church of Montana convocation in session for four days beginning next week. The four day gathering features clergy and lay delegates from across the state in the city.
The article extols the Pleasant Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and notes its superiority over other remedies. It states that the true Syrup of Figs is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
In Missoula an information bureau has been organized to quickly confirm facts about any land on the Flathead reservation. The bureau offers rapid access to land details for residents and interested parties seeking up to date information.
An advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets as a one day cure for colds with money back guarantee and E. W. Grove signature on the box. It also markets BAL LARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP at bedtime with bids for 25 and 50 cents and notes Riley's Drug Store as the retailer.
Missoula hosts the annual Epworth League state convention with many visitors from across the state in attendance. The gathering is reported as profitable and well attended through the week.
An old advertisement praises Ballard’s Horehound Syrup for coughs colds whooping cough asthma and bronchitis. It claims relief with a dose of Ballard’s syrup and includes a testimonial by Mrs Joe McGrath of Hutchinson Kansas. Available in 25 50 cent and dollar sizes from R L Riley.
Billings Martin Miller son of S R Miller a prominent Yellowstone valley rancher was struck and killed while driving cattle from the Crow reservation into Wyoming. The accident occurred during a routine move and authorities stated the death was instantaneous.
Paddy Ford a famed Helena Montana newspaper pressman died when struck by a Northern Pacific train near Linnton Washington on Sunday. Ford worked in Helena and many Montana towns during his career.
Butte residents and Greek officials prepared resolutions on the death of Premier Delyannis and sent them Wednesday to Greece’s foreign affairs minister via the local Greek vice-consul.
A stockholders meeting of the First National Bank of Dillon Montana will be held at the Banking House on Saturday June 17 1905 to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business as may come before the meeting. J H Gilpert Cashier Dillon Mont May 12 1905.
District Court Clerk F A Hazelbaker visited from Dillon for a few days. Dr Owen attended Mrs Tovey who was ill but is now recovering. James Fox Len Fox Mel Pepper and Arthur Lindsay left to seek work in Assinaboia or Alberta. Guy Shaw returned after delivering government horses. Silas Dishno shipped 1000 head of steers to Highland ranch. E E Calvert took 74 cattle to his ranch. Strowbridge and Stevenson left to survey Bannack for a new telephone line. Moose creek water claimants planned a friendly suit against Highland company. Jack Ward and Herb Kirby worked on a new restaurant building adjoining the Ajax saloon.
L S Williams, the Gibbonsville stage driver, says Gibbtown is coming to the front and he brought an eight-pound gold brick Monday. The gold is from the old A D and M property. Ben Mallon returned from Divide with Miller's freight outfit, spilling a wagonload near Fishtrap on the return trip.
The Silver Bow Club of Butte has started steps to raise money for a building fund to erect a new club house in the city. The effort aims to provide a dedicated space for members and community activities once sufficient funds are gathered.
Great Falls reports the Thom as S. Keerl murder defense started on Saturday. The key witness was James Mason a Helena contractor who did not testify in prior trials. Also noted are travel ads for excursions via Rio Grande to Chicago and return with Missouri river points included and ticket dates May 25th 29th June 10th and 12th and contact E R Hunt Butte for details.
Missoula David Lewis of Clinton, a pioneer of Western Montana who lived in the state about 25 years, died in a local hospital last Saturday due to pneumonia.
A reader is urged to travel to the East to see the Old Home and Old Friends with minimal expense for the one way journey, promising a frugal yet meaningful trip before returning West.
Helena State Land Register Schmidt reports lessee demand for state lands this fiscal year far outpacing past years and predicts revenue over the next 12 months will surpass all prior periods.
Oscar Oleson of Gibson City Illinois reports in February 1902 that a single bottle cured a back pain after a year of acute rheumatism. The advertisement notes prices of 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00 and lists R L Riley as the seller.
Land sale to be held here on the 29th by the state land office registrar offers about 45 000 acres of the county's best grazing lands for sale or lease.
A 1902 testimonial from Westmoreland Kansas states Ballard Snow Lament Co. Snow Liniment cured a chin sore thought to be cancer after other treatments failed. The writer recommends a 5c bottle for his sister in Allensville Pennsylvania and notes sale by R. L. Riley.
A district court suit by John Tobin's heirs seeks 25 000 damages for his death at the Kersarge mine in November 1903. The text notes effects on surviving children and promotes White's Cream Vermifuge for worm-related illnesses, priced at 25 cents, via Riley's Drug Store. It closes with a London paper remark on brass bands in infancy.
Miners' Union day was observed as one of the finest in years with celebrations in every mining town across the state. The event saw broad participation from workers and communities in Butte and other districts.
Montana State Sportsmen Association announces a June 9 to 11 1905 gathering in Bozeman with round trip fares at one and one third. Epworth League meets in Missoula June 15 to 18 with similar fares if attendance hits 50. Eagles Convention in Anaconda June 19 to 21 offers one and one third fare. Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition and California meetings run June to October with diverse routes. Annual Teachers Eastern Excursion tickets go on sale May 25 29 and June 10 12 to eastern points at one fare plus 9.50 with return by Sept 15 1905. For details contact 5 S Carruthers Dillon agent.
Flag Day was observed in some towns but not widely celebrated across the state, including Helena-Wednesday, where the day received little formal attention.
New York June 13. Counsel for Mrs Inez E Woods of Mineola said the suit to recover 195000 alleged lost in United States Shipbuilding securities would settle out of court. Herbert L Satterlee had the suit dismissed as to him with Mrs Woods stating her complaint against him was groundless.
An advertisement touts Moki Tea as a cure for headache indigestion and constipation with skin improvements. It claims complete refund if not satisfied and lists price options at 25 and 50 cents from seller R. L. Riley.
Je and Truman, manager of the Truman stud farm in Bushnell, arrived this week with a carload of stallions. Truman was in Dillon fifteen years ago with a similar load. He notes many changes and improvements in the town.
Hawley J. Selway of Dillon Montana files notice of intention to make final proof on unsurveyed NE 4% and NE4NES 14 T8, R15 W, diante in Missoula land office. Commissioner Johnson at Dillon sets July 21 1905 as proof date with witnesses John Sorensen C Phister Carlos L Engle and William Lovell of Grant Montana.
State of Montana to John Bennington defendant be summoned to Lima Justice Court on the Sunday of June 1905 at 2 p m before Justice George Noble to answer S B Burnside in a civil action for goods sold and delivered on order between Sept 3 1903 and Apr 3 1905 with a possible judgment for the amount claimed Given under hand May 8 1905 by George Noble Justice of the Peace Lima Montana
District Court action by James W Deputy and Charles H Deputy to quiet title and remove cloud on 200 acres in the Northwest Quarter of section 20 Town 7S R8W Beaverhead County Montana. Defendants Quincy S Talcott Katie Colbert Talcott and Earl Colbert Talcott minors must answer within twenty days or face default.
Court records reveal a 1905 suit where the plaintiffs seek to bar defendants from asserting claims against the lands and premises in question. The complaint requests all relief under its terms and notes a June 1 1905 filing with Clerk Hazerpaxer and Deputy Clerk W S Barbour representing Meine.
Department of the Interior Helena Montana May 8 1905 notice of intent to make final proof for George T Mast Homestead Entry No 10632 W2 Sec 21 Twp 58 N. Hearsay witnesses include Earl L Watts Theron D Moran Talton W Long Orlando Mast all of Apex Beaverhead County Montana final proof set for June 12 1905 before A S Johnson S Commissioner at Dillon Montana Frank D Mirace Register.
The Department of the Interior in Helena Montana prints a notice of Milton E Hays Polaris Beaverhead County Montana filing intent to make desert land proof for claim 6616 listing sections township and range and amended terms before Clerk W Hazel Baker Dillon on July 12 1905 with witnesses George A Pyle Albert Zeims Frances Carroll and Wilber Hays.
Rebecca Freeman of Dillon Beaverhead County Montana files desert land claim 6745 for 160 unsurveyed acres in Beaverhead County to be located in Tp 11S R 8 W when surveyed. Witnesses listed include S Freeman Henry G Smallhorn Frank D Roe and Victor Williams all of Dillon. Frank D Miracle Register.
Zepherine Mailhiot of Bannack Montana filed notice of intention to make final proof on desert land claim No 6822 for Lot 4 SW1⁄4 NW and other parcels in section 1 and 2 township 8 south range 13 west M M before F A Hazelbaker clerk at Dillon Montana on July 12 1905. He must prove irrigation completion with witnesses Gauthier Cloutier Mailhiot and others from Bannack. Frank D Miracle register.
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