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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
2
Twin Bridges reports hundreds of Lauterbach sheep missing from the range near town with a large flock likely detached or stolen. Tom Jenkins also reports a small band missing miles west of here. Authorities search continues with no trace yet.
An advertisement claims impure blood causes headaches fevers pimples and sickness and promotes Acker's Blood Elixir as a universal cure for scrofula syphilitic poisons and other blood diseases with a positive guarantor on every bottle sold by R.L. Riley Co.
Bozeman seller E Broox Martin transfers fifty acres to George Cones of Mead Kansas at 300 dollars per acre. The parcel lies within city limits on the west side of town and marks record land pricing in Gallatin valley. Cones expects value rise from a sugar beet factory planned for the area.
Notice to the People of Dillon announces N S Wood back with his delivery wagon for baggage, express and light freight services to the depot, Normal college, and dormitory areas. He notes no coal handling and offers stove wood and dry kindling delivery with prompt attention for orders left at Deputy’s Meat Market or the Central telephone office messenger.
The Helena News reports a blast at the powder house of the Harris lime quarry near Montana City just after midnight Friday. About 40 men narrowly escaped death as the fourth similar attack in the area in recent months. Authorities suspect a lunatic is responsible.
An old health advert claims Electric Bitters cure stomach and liver disorders as common as bites in India. It cites A Brown of Bennettsville S C praising a wife’s recovery from dyspepsia and torpid liver. The tonic is touted for chills fever malaria biliousness back and kidney problems. Sold with guarantee by R L Riley at 50 cents.
Helena July 2 honors the request of Secretary Hitchcock to appoint Maj. Martin Maginnis as special commissioner for the Crow reservation land drawing at Billings. The process continues until all registered names are drawn, with Commissioner Richards directing the main drawing and Maginnis joining as a trusted assistant.
Anaconda R R Strong found a brass kitchen knife with an eagle talon handle sixty five feet underground at Olsen gulch. A stone forge and bison head were nearby as Strong, long-time miner, returns to the claim seeking more artifacts. Prospectors recall stone and copper fragments hinting cliff dwellers once lived in the area.
An alarming situation arises from neglected clogged bowels and torpid liver leading to chronic constipation. Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised as the best and gentlest regulators of stomach and bowels, guaranteed by R. L. Riley, Druggist, priced at 25 cents.
Helena John Laird of Augusta becomes the second defendant to plead guilty at this term of the federal court to illegally fencing public lands. Judge Hunt fines him 500 dollars and imposes 24 hours in the Lewis and Clark jail, which he pays.
Billings C M Burns ticket agent for Northern Pacific was shot and seriously wounded when a heavy revolver dropped from passenger W H Kelly's pocket in the waiting room. The bullet pierced the partition and hit Burns in the arm. Kelly was arrested, arraigned before Judge Carwile, fined 100 dollars and jailed for fifty days for carrying concealed weapons.
Chas Oswald of Rensselaersville New York reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured Seth Burch of a severe neck sore, claiming the antiseptic cream prevents blood poisoning and heals cuts wounds and sores. Sold for 25 cents at R L Riley's drug store.
Oscar Briedenbach of Helena, named cadet by Senator Clark to Anatolis, failed his physical exam. Clark sought a department reexamination, arguing defects were trivial and the reversal would show his fitness. The department is reviewing the matter.
Willis T. Morgan of Concord New Hampshire recalls two tours in Cuba and the Philippines noting Dr King s New Discovery kept him in perfect health. He praises it as the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and all lung diseases. Available at R L Riley s drug store with 50 cent and 1 00 sizes and a free trial bottle.
The Harvard law program in Cambridge, Massachusetts graduated 186 students, the largest class ever. Missouri indictments target farmers accused of protecting slavery with forced, unpaid labor. Governor Folk urges probes into ice market price manipulation and legal action where possible. The Cosmo Steamship Co shifts Seattle as main port due to the coast sailors strike. Roosevelt plans Panama Isthmus visit in October or November to inspect canal progress. San Francisco trip canceled.
The session approved graves markings for confederate veterans, restricted wearing insignia, and authorized protection of American antiquities. Alaska gains a delegate, expanded school funds, and native homestead allotments. Indian citizenship emphasis grows with tribal property distribution planned. Ten federal court bills passed including witness immunity rules. President Roosevelt receives 25000 for travel. Private pension acts loom ahead.
W M White returned from delivering 100 head of cattle to Helena Meat Co in Anaconda. James Innes headed to Anaconda with another 100 head for Butte Butchering Co. Stoller and Van Duren begin a new Montgomery residence project and expect to stay until mid July. Quigley reports a new ore strike at Dark Horse tunnel. Ernest Nelson plans Crow reservation registration and restocks for his liquor business. Noyes cites Ajax mine closures due to snow hindering pump equipment.
Three suits were filed in the district court clerk's office over the past week. David E. Metlen seeks 175 dollars from the Oregon Short Line for the death of two cows and four steers near Bedrock in February 1903. Smith McKnight sues the Oregon Short Line for 75 dollars for a bull killed by a Short Line train at Monida years ago. Olson & Christian Co. of Butte files suit in the estate of Owen Ellis for 1774.13 dollars.
Post office announces uncalled for mail awaiting pickup in Dillon Montana as of June 21 1906. Names include J P Bowers Dorthy Vernon Willie Willis Ogla Culver X E W Williams A M Carroll J W Willis Ed Corona C M Smith Elmer Dickerson H Ryan Wm Davis Rosa Page Laura Hall John Stout Alma Hennessy and Grace Lamont postmistress.
President Roosevelt signs the bill admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state. Arizona and New Mexico may join as states if territorial voters approve terms. Ceremony attended by Beveridge Hamilton McGuire Andrews Loeb and others. Ambassador von Sternberg of Germany witnessed. Roosevelt used two pens and urged Arizona and New Mexico to join promptly.
Post Office Store announces a complete and up to date line of fishing tackle just received. Fishermen are invited to inspect the new stock and selection dated 22-11.
E T Brock offers consistent coal deliveries to Rock Springs and Diamondville, indicating readiness to furnish coal at all times. The notice emphasizes reliability and wide availability for local customers.
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