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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
3
In Great Falls on Smelter hill the first smoke rose from the world’s largest stack. Construction began in 1907 with a 25 foot deep shale foundation. The stack stands 506 feet high with base dimensions of 78 feet 6 inches and top 53 feet, using sixteen thousand ten of brick.
An advertisement notes that men past middle age suffer enlarged prostate and bladder troubles and cites L. E. Morris of Deter Kentucky praising Foley's Kidney Remedy. He says his father avoided surgery after two bottles and was relieved. Unity Drug Store endorses the product.
The Kriggs Ellis Sheep Company was fined in district court S240 for violating a court injunction by Judge Henry regarding pollution of a stream near Hunter's Hot Springs.
Helena June 15 W E Harmon state superintendent announces 61 teacher diplomas awarded at the state board of education meeting. Sixty-one recipients include 31 life diplomas and 30 state diplomas.
An advertorial touts Electric Bitters as a cure for skin eruptions and a wretched complexion caused by kidney poisoning. It claims the tonic strengthens Stomach Liver and Kidneys, purifies blood, and improves nerves eyes breath and skin. Potts druggist sells them for 50 cents. 1-m
In Butte on June 15 Miss Mary Benson aged 20 died after taking a dose of carbolic acid in a Paragon block room. The coroner's jury found death due to the self administered poison during a personal crisis while temporarily insane.
During a yesterday forenoon electrical storm a man, unnamed, was struck and killed instantly near Acton on the Billings and Northern line. His horse died as well in the same incident 33 miles northwest of Billings.
A patient reports relief from stomach trouble after taking Dr King's New Life Pills. Digestive systems improve and appetite, nerves, and vigor are restored as stomach liver and kidneys function well. Potts the druggist sells them for 25 cents.
Tim Swit zer, foreman at Hodgen's ranch in Madison valley, delivered a carload of beef cattle to Robert Morris for shipment to Julius Zywert in Billings. The herd, culled from winter shipments, sold at $55 for steers and $40 for cows per head, signaling strong beef demand across grades.
Helena June 15. T. E. Collins Jr resigns as first assistant. H. H. Pigott state examiner appoints Thomas S. Smith as successor and F. E. Hoss of the city as second assistant.
In Helena on June 15 the jury found for Albert Lynes against Northern Pacific, awarding $10,000 after a brief deliberation. Lynes, former locomotive engineer, sued over damages incurred while operating an engine for the company.
In 1906 a man leaped from his engine between De Smet and Reed's Point after fearing a freight train would enter the block. He alleges permanent injuries and seeks damages of 50000 dollars from the incident.
C H Strowbridge was kicked by an animal while branding salts. The injury was painful but not serious and he is reportedly all right again.
Chronic throat and lung sufferers including bronchitis asthma and consumption report relief from Foley’s Honey and Tar at City Drug Store. The remedy is praised as comforting and effective by many customers seeking relief from irritating coughs and chest ailments.
Helena June 16 The Montana Idaho and Pacific Railway directors filed a resolution with Secretary Yoder to build into Montana from the west via Lolo Pass Missoula Powell and Butte. The resolution was adopted April 1.
The wool clip of about 2,500,000 pounds drew interest from Boston buyers led by George Colby of Hallowell, Jones and Donat, with price not confirmed but rumored near yi? cents. The note warns against untried remedies and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar from City Drug Store.
Great Falls Montana June 15. At the Lakeside coal mine in Sand Coulee Moses Martindale a miner uncovered a lizard embedded in solid rock about nine feet from the surface. The fossil appears thousands of years old and has attracted much curiosity from locals.
Louis Weidner a 60 year old rancher and trapper was killed by lightning while driving his team eight miles from Virginia City on Quaking Asp creek. His seven year old son survived after walking seven miles to Laurin to relay the news.
Anaconda June 16 Mayor Fred Gangner, a saloonkeeper, chaired the council meeting and urged an ordinance to limit city saloons to 35 licenses. The measure, reported unfavorably by the judiciary committee, aims to raise saloon standards and enforce liquor laws among owners.
Advertisers hail Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as superior for cuts burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum and sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and piles. Available at Potts the Druggist for 25 cents.
Governor Norris steps down after presiding over a Montana Development league meeting in Helena on June 15. Lieutenant Governor Allen elected to succeed him as president. Secretary W E Buskett resigns. W T Hull of Helena becomes secretary and Austin North of Billings named vice president.
Helena June 16 H R Cunningham state auditor issues the second bulletin on the operation of the insur understatement and oversight measures for insurance practices and compliance in the state.
The bulletin states that slot machines may not be used to sell accident insurance in Montana. The restriction follows the license requirement under the agents and solicitors act, applying to corporations or associations and their representatives.
In Butte on June 16, Officer William C. Pavlor was wounded while John L. Williams, a cement worker described as drink-addled, was killed in a pistol duel that ended an attempt to arrest Williams who had terrorized the neighborhood and menaced residents with guns.
A man from Cheney Washington Bert R Lean narrowly survived a life threatening scare after a hospital misstep and an initial failed treatment. He credits Dr Ring and new discovery for a cure stating he is now well. A trial bottle offer is advertised by Potts as medical relief.
The parole board granted paroles to five penitentiary inmates. Named are James King from Cascade county for grand larceny, Thomas Hatch with a 15 year term from Silver Bow county, I S Evans convicted of forgery in Silver Bow county, F W Stevenson serving 124 years for manslaughter, and Forest Dunston convicted of forgery in Missoula county with a two year sentence. City Drug Store advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy for Bright's disease risk.
Gov Edwin L Norris Secretary of State Yoder and Attorney General Galen form the board of examiners after touring the state university penitentiary and school for the deaf and blind. All found in very satisfactory condition. A drug ad urges Poley’s Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder issues and Foley’s Kidney Remedy today at City Drug Store.
A series of warranty and quit claim deeds includes Thomas J. Mulaney to Wm. H. Comstock for 114 lots on Washington Street and other transfers such as Robert M. Gilbert to Emerson W. Slack for 50 acres near Dillon. Additional entries cover various parcels, water rights on Big Sheep Creek, a road right of way in Jackson area, a power of attorney, a decree of distribution for Mary Fannie Pack estate, and incorporation papers for the Dart Hardware and Implement Company.
Fred W. Law of Rosebud county pleaded guilty before Judge Hunt in federal court to unlawfully fencing sixteen hundred acres along Trail creek and was fined one hundred dollars.
A Dillon Montana reader reports long term kidney trouble and backache improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad claims relief and cure, with Mrs. Louesa Robbins praising the treatment and listing Riley's drug store and Foster-Milburn Co. as distributors. The price is 50 cents.
The article promotes Quaker Oats as the world renowned perfect oatmeal citing government and Yale athletic researchers. It extols cereal eaters as strongest and healthiest and brands Quaker Oats as the leading and cheapest cereal. It notes regular and large family package options for city trade and daily breakfast use.
The Quaker Oats Company advertises Quaker Oats griddle cakes as the most popular dish at their New York cereal restaurant. They claim children especially should delight in the cakes, noting they are so enjoyable one cannot eat too much of them.
Travel agents list June dates June 4 5 11 12 16 and 26 for trips east via the Oregon Short Line to Dener Omaha Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other points. See agents for later dates rates and further particulars.
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