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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1904
Page
6
Sheriff Harris of Croix county Wisconsin was fatally shot while trying to arrest a suspect. The shooter, believed to have killed Town Marshal Fred Stevens, escaped. Calderhead Wins Out in State Auditor case against eastern insurers. the supreme court denies the alternate writ.
The notice highlights Syrup of Figs praised for gentle laxative relief. It promotes the true formula from the California Fig Syrup Co. and mentions a meeting of United Mine Workers district No. 22 that condemned Governor Peabody and passed sympathy resolutions for Colorado strikers.
Mr. George K. Babcock suffered a severe bruise after being thrown from a wagon and praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best liniment he ever used. The ad notes it cures sprains quickly and is sold by Riley the druggist. A separate Montana notice reports a man found dead on Thompson creek in Dannon county, believed a sheep herder for the Donald Brothers, frozen during last spring's storm.
Oscar Qleson of Gibson City writes that Ballard's Snow Liniment cured his back pain after a year of trouble. He reports relief after one bottle and notes availability at the city Drug Store.
Livingston Spectator notes a horse and rider found in the Yellowstone River during early morning hours. The rider's foot remained in the stirrup, and both are believed dead in the swift, high water near the river headwaters.
An 1902 Kansas item advertises Snow Liniment with a testimonial about curing a supposed cancer like sore. It also reports two drownings in the Bitter Root river, and a nine year old boy’s rescue attempt that ended with both victims lost and a witness suffering a mental breakdown.
J. J. Hubbard of Temple Texas praises Herbine for headaches rheumatism and nervous fatigue saying it restores energy and health. He reports two years of use with better results than doctors and notes the medicine’s price as 50 cents per bottle sold by Riley the Druggist.
Calbertaen A band of horse thieves terrorized the county stealing horses including those of the undersheriff last week. The gang has been captured and the stolen horses recovered.
Railroad notices declare a new Daily Limited service to California to begin November 1, 1902. The Hook Island System and Southern Pacific Company are listed as operators with route details through Abe.
Local ad urges Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts and ulcers claiming it is the best on earth with price 25 cents at City Drug Store. It also notes a mix of local news items including a Blooming ton murder alibi case and a Butte jury verdict of not guilty.
Helena pioneers society plans their annual gathering in Butte this year. The executive committee will set the exact date and time for the meeting.
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets offer immediate relief or a money back guarantee. Sold in handsome tin boxes at 25 pts by Riley's Drug Store.
The Montana missionary district was converted into a diocese at this week’s convocation in Apsconda. Bishop L. R. Brewer was reelected to head the diocese and clerical deputies were chosen for the Boston general convocation. The district becomes self supporting with no further aid from the Board of Missions.
Bearmouth reports North Coast Limited robbery near town led by two masked men. They forced the engineer to blast open the express car door and safe, securing money and valuables. passengers unharmed though express car wrecked. Also drowning of 14-year-old Fred Baker in Yellowstone river near Glendive and a saloon stabbing case in Butte. Miles City to get a tuberculosis sanitarium near Knowlton in pine hills fifty miles away.
A new lot of paper covered novels priced from 10 cents to 35c features standard authors detective stories and light literature. The sale offers light entertainment for dull summer days and invites readers to browse the Tribune store for the available titles.
A posse tracking the Northern Pacific train abandoned the chase Saturday. Authorities believe the robbers sought a prepared retreat near Bearmouth, ending pursuit in the vicinity.
The piece touts surgical advances and describes antiseptic healing methods. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is promoted as an antiseptic that accelerates healing and reduces pain for injuries. It recommends keeping a bottle at home, sold by Riley the druggist.
Chicago report says Highball won the American Derby at Washington Park with Woodson second and Rapid Water third. It marks the first eastern winner since 1891.
William H. Brown leased the Way Up Copper King Samoa claims near Melrose to Samuel Mack Henry Laskey and George DeSnell for one year with a $10 000 bond. The Way Up yields silver gold copper with high grade ore 8 to 9 per ton, vein width 3 to 15 feet. Placer work at Soap gulch heads suffers from water scarcity while Donald Frazier and sons report fair results and some large nuggets. Old Glory copper mine owned by George Wood is producing excellent ore.
Billings correspondent reports a small Wednesday evening wedding at a family residence. Rev. Arthur Miles officiated for the ceremony. The couple will reside in Bozeman and Mrs Gordon has many friends in Dillon who recall her teaching years here.
A Dillon visitor reported seeing a red two seat automobile mired in mud about 100 miles south of the city during a train trip. The man in charge waited calmly for a cowhand to tow it out as the story spread among locals. Dr M A Miller left in his new car for Salt Lake City at the week’s start and friends bet he will buy cigars on return.
Bids due July 19 1904 for county road construction in Beaverhead County Montana running from dec 5758 Willard creek to Hot Springs creek about 3 1/2 miles. Each bid requires a 10 percent certified check. Commissioners may reject any or all bids.
Billings Wool reports record high prices with vigorous bidding from buyers. The surge drives prices to new peaks as market demand stays strong through the season.
In San Francisco on August 30 1901 a group of businessmen paid 112500 in coin and stock for a claimed cure for Brights disease and diabetes. Trials started November 15 1900 with scores interviewed and more than three dozen cases followed. By August 25 eighty seven percent improved or progressed while thirteen percent failed and the sale was finalized. The investigators studied the treatment and used physicians to assess chronic cases.
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