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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
5
Sever Hydle, a 22 year old oiler at the new Butte and Superior concentrator, died instantly Tuesday after losing balance and falling into a mill. Deputy coroner Elmer Binder viewed the body before it was moved to Sherman Reed's undertaking rooms. Next of kin listed is Iver Jaembaudle, Basin, a brother in law. Inquest time to be decided. Sunday's score:
Charley Lamb one of Montana's pioneer Chinamen died in Helena early Monday at age seventy eight. He came to Montana in 1867 and worked in placer mining at Blackfoot City before moving to Helena for health reasons. He had no known living relatives and was buried at Forestvale Cemetery after a funeral at Flaherty's chapel conducted by the local Chinese society.
Helena C E Kumpe state bank examiner resigns to take effect Aug 1 Governor Norris accepts and names Fred E Hoss deputy to fill vacancy Hoss has served in the office for several years Kumpe leaves to join private employment
A mysterious arsonist in Great Falls has tried twice more to set stables ablaze housing numerous horses. His devices failed to operate, ending two further suspected fires after three weeks of disturbances in the area.
Early Monday a fire in the Gold block caused damage to the building and contents estimated at ten thousand dollars. The loss is covered by insurance.
At a Helena meeting last week the Montana state text book commission awarded five year contracts to several firms for supplying text books and supplementary books for Montana schools. Books are to be used in grades one through eight and contracts cover 100 to 150 books each.
A vintage ad slogans Dr King’s New Life Pills as gentle bowel aids. The copy claims the pills persuade the bowels to action and health follows. Available for 25 cents at Potts the Druggist. 1-m.
Rumors suggest Northern Pacific will extend its line from Glendive toward Lewistown using Moccasin track, enabling joint use into Helena by Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines.
Charles Sable of Rochester recommends Foley's Kidney Pills after suffering kidney trouble that long bothered him. He endorses the product as prompt relief, noting his physician and druggist, Potts, support the claim.
A. L. Herring former Havre National bank cashier faces indictment for making false entries in reports to the comptroller of the currency during late 1910 and early 1911. He is reportedly in Tennessee. His $2,500 bond is secured by Byron L. Schwartz and Ever Nielsen of Havre.
The advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a rapid remedy for burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and explosions with claims of healing for boils ulcers eczema sore lips and piles. Potts the Druggist sells it for 25 cents.
Grant residents host visitors and travel between Dillon and Butte accounts. Notable mentions include Mrs Walde mar and her visiting family, Hawley Selway from Dillon, Ed Nelson and uncle Jnc Peterson, and business from Casey Candy Co. in Grant. The Country Club hosts a dance July 4 while local trips include Barretts, Rand family, and Decker households. Foley's Kidney Pills praised by Mrs Lela Love of Covena Georgia.
Frank Metzel of the upper Ruby valley unloaded another train of cattle at Alder last Friday. Since March 1 he has purchased about 6000 head, selling many to other ranchers who travel into the Big Hole Basin region.
Mildred Barkhoff three year old daughter of C C Barkhoff a farmer died after being thrown from a wagon near Broadview on June 20 her neck broken in the fall.
Miss Elsie Menzie and Miss Carrie Clusher from Great Falls join the summer term. Miss Street of Cambridge Mass attends. Miss Riley and Miss Meggs from Ohio enlist with summer students. Other pupils include Anson Byrd Goddard Neil Conley Strand Shappee Myers Holland Lyle Peterson Easter Smith Smithson Simpson Barclay and Mr and Mrs Davis. A sprained ankle may be cured in three to four days with Chamberlains Liniment and directions. For sale by dealers. A few yearly students enrolled: Sullivan Cammern Clark Hartman Hearn Kemper Desset McKann Morgan Willbirg. Miss Valleau Livingston teacher enrolled for summer quarter. she studied in summer school last year.
An advertorial note praises hair health and invites readers to try Ayer's Hair Vigor. It claims the product does not color hair and suggests showing its ingredients to a doctor for evaluation. Produced by J C Ayer O Lowell Mass.
The event featured Rev. Mills and Dr. Bovard praising pioneers and veterans. Montana Wesleyan University showcased expansion plans including a 20 acre campus and a $500000 endowment drive with James J. Hill pledging $50000 upon statewide fundraising. Dr. Van Orsdel recalled early Dillon days and urged tithe and faith in Jesus. Gettysburg talk by Van Orsdel highlighted his boyhood memories and Lincoln’s speech. Rev. Jesse Bunch, newly assigned to Lima and Armstead Churches, attended the Dillon services before starting work.
Caleb S. Sears a Montana pioneer died at his son’s home in Chewelah Washington. He was born December 20 1833 in Bath New York and served in the First Minnesota heavy artillery during the Civil War. He left two sons Edgar Sears Garden City Kansas Eugene Sears Chewelah Washington and a daughter Mrs Ida Crowley Lewistown Montana. Funeral held June 9 under G A R and W R C Chewaleh.
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