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Newspaper

Dillon Tribune

Location

Dillon, Montana, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1909

Page

2

First Farmers Institute Held in Big Hole Basin

The Big Hole basin hosts its inaugural Farmers Institute at Ellis hall with sessions at 2 and 8 p m. T J Murray presided and introduced speakers though attendance dipped morning due to weather. Evening crowd large. Cattle from Swanson Bros. (150 head) bought by Robert Jones for Bales Jones weighed 1290 pounds after shrinkage and to be shipped next month. Church finishing lumber ordered for Wisdom from Divide. H E Thompson to build. Johnny Zorn works on patent non refillable bottle likely to hit market. Dr R H Ryburn returned from Jackson to Poliiris due to M Pyle and Mrs Richardson illness.

Farmers’ Institute Big Hole Ellishall T.J. Murray Swanson Bros Robert Jones Bales Jackson Thompson Johnny Zorn R. H. Ryburn Fournier Poliiris M. Pyle Charles Richardson

Ideal Cough Remedy Praised By Indiana Doctor

Dr R E Wiltshire of Gwynneville Indiana hails Chamberlains Cough Remedy as an ideal safe effective choice for croup and child coughs It contains no opium chloroform or morphine and is sold by Potts the druggist.

Chamberlain R. E. Wiltshire Gwynneville Ind Potts

Blacktail March car arrives. ranch building to house it

Blacktail March II report notes W H Wilson's automobile arriving in Dillon Monday. He finished a ranch building to house it for the present. Mrs Theron Moran and children visited Mrs W H Wilson. Margaret Eldridge stayed with Laura Sprinkle. Tom Warner called at the Eldridge home. Mr Holman has logs ready to build a cabin on his homestead. Mrs Eldridge visited Mrs James Berry in Dillon.

Tribune Blacktail W. H. Wilson Dillon

Pleasant Physic Promoted for Gentle Stomach and Liver Relief

An advertisement urges trying Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for a mild gentle cathartic effect. Free samples are offered at Potts drug store.

Chamberlain Potts Drug Store

Local Notes From Medicine Lodge March 17

Special to Tribune Medicine Lodge March 17 Miss Hannah Bro has left Mr Rifes school and returned home F M Andrus spent several days with his family in Dillon Ike Rife and Mrs were Armstead visitors Fred Tauchman visited friends on the Lodge Friday Mrs T B Craver visited the county seat Saturday Frank Rife was in Bedrock Friday Miss O Eda Craver and her brother Thomas visited their sister Mrs Armstrong on Horse Prairie Billee

Tribune Medicine Lodge Hannah Bro Armstrong Horse Prairie Billee

Melrose Notes Report Snow, Moves And Local Happenings

John Jackson reports about a foot of snow on the level in Melrose. Henry Bighorn broke both bones of his leg Sunday needing seven stitches. T. J. Smith and family plan to move to Idaho for a better job. Mr. and Mrs. Flint McCauley anticipate moving to Melrose. Nap Goyer and Will Robbins seek business in Idaho. Local socials include a St Patrick’s ball with Glendale attendees. Dr Molleur builds a barn, Howard Jones finishes a residence, and groceries arrived from Butte ahead of a wedding. The Melrose literary society meets weekly at French’s hall with music, debate, and popular meetings.

Tribune Melrose John Jackson Big Hole Henry Bighorn T. J. Smith Idaho Smith Flint McCauley Nap Goyer Will Robbins Elmer Bateman Miss Dillon Miss Chinn Sanford Shepherd Roy Percy Vance St. Patrick's St. Patrick's Day Ball, From Glendale. Dr. Molleur Upper Main Street Howard Jones Jones Farm Butté John Ried Butte Melrose Literary Society French's Hall R. E. Dutch E. N. Evans Herbert Harvey

Metzel tragedy shocks Lakeview community

The Metzel domestic dispute ended with Mrs. Metzel killing her husband after dinner. She was left unconscious and critical for two days. Sheriff and coroner took the body to Viginnia City for burial as neighbors aided the grieving family.

Tribune Lakeview Metzel Tom* Metzel Madison County Beaverhead Viginnia City Wetmore A.A. Hayden Butte Joe Duff Joe Smith Duff Alice Davis Wyman Reis Bros Culver Matthew Reis Addie Jones Dillon Fred Hanson Granger

Stiff Neck Pain Relief With Liniment

Stiff neck stems from rheumatism of neck muscles and usually affects one side. Quick relief can come from Chamberlain's Liniment. Internal treatments rarely needed when no fever or swelling. Sold by Potts, the druggist.

Chamberlain Potts

Community Update From Polaris and Surrounding Areas

The Polaris column notes a milder week with temperatures from 25 below to 70 above. Dacotah Mining closes Bald mountain district operations for now. Thomas Haw trip to Elkhorn brings back Mr and Mrs Lew Banning and Mr Felt en route to Dillon. Local workers finish Blue Bell road contract for Herb Selway and depart for Argenta. Jerry Driscoll returns from Dillon with nephew Ray Wilton to recover at home in the hills. Pyle family and Mrs D J Pierson suffer grip. Mr and Mrs Guy Pyle of Belt Montana visit before migrating to Oregon. John Bowers leads Polaris activity while Geo Raiier is away. Miss Masie Marchesseau recovers from grip and can go out again. Mrs Thos Ellis back from Butte after two months. daughter Mrs R Madden improves after rheumatism operation and uses crutches. Mr and Mrs Hickson host dinner with Reno and Hayes families, Mrs C Harrison, Miss Rathbun, and A Zeams. Early signs of spring as blackbirds kildeers meadowlarks seen. snow gone making mail route statutory wagon travel between Bannack and Polaris. Roy and Mrs Roy Cozad visit uncle R Haines at Polaris. Friurry Rurves.

Tribune Polaris Dacotah Mining Company Bald Mountain Thomas Haw Elkhorn Lew Banning Felt Dillon Argenta Jerry Driscoll Ray Wilton Hills Grip Pyle D. J. Pierson Guy Pyle Belt, Mont M. Pyle Oregon John Bowers Geo. Raiier Masie Marchesseau Thos. Ellis Butte R. Madden Bannack Roy Cozad Taylor Creek R. Haines Friurry Rurves

Dunbar Concert Delights Assembly Hall Audience

Special to TRinuNR reports Monday night the Dunbar Concert Company delivered a varied and delightful program in the assembly hall. Miss Bettes gave a fine address on Behavior as the Result of Elevation during Gen Ex. Saturday saw the spring initiation of Kappa Zeta Nu with new members Misses Thompson Emma Johnson Rossiter and Lawrence. Junior class won the final basketball tournament games Wednesday evening.

Trinunr Dunbar ‘Concert Company Assembly Hall Dunbar Company Jacks Bettes Gen Kappa Zeta Nu Thompson Emma Johnson Rossiter Lawrence

Good Cough Medicine for Children

Seasonal cough and cold advice urges care for children and warns of diphtheria and scarlet fever risks. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is cited as trusted by mothers, noted as non narcotic and safe for children, with Potts the druggist selling it.

F. F. Starcher Ripley W. Va Chamberlain Potts

Willis News Highlights and Local Visits

Willis March notes list Chas Robison selling cream separators near town and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Cullea of Silver Star to Browne hosts. Dillon trips include Beehrer Bros. visits and attendance at the Farmers Institute, with Meadowlarks and bluebirds signaling spring. Quotations reflect social commentary on human nature.

Tribune Willis Chas. Robison John Cullea Silver Star J. A. Browne Carl Beehrer Farmers’ Institute Dillon Bertha Anna Hae Mr. Huber Beehrer Bros Markus Sudedich Levi Cartier Woodside Place Meadowlarks Bluebirds Garden of Eden

Quirky Moves Across the Footing and Farms

A tale of Absalom Foote buying Foote's Shoe Store to move away from city life with a pun on changing feet. Also a London farmer hosts guests who mock farm life while avoiding butter eggs and meat. An Irishman’s humorous savings bank definition ends with a note on one week’s notice.

Absalom T’vote Thomas R. Foote Foote London No-o Liverpool Mercury

Relieft from Itching Skin Diseases with Chamberlains Salve

Diseases of the skin such as eczema tetter salt rheum and barber s itch cause intense itching and smarting. Quick relief comes from applying Chamberlains Salve which allays itching and smarting almost instantly. Many cases cured. For sale by Potts the druggist. 1 m

Potts

Beaverhead Club Forms Rod and Gun Group

About thirty sportsmen and citizens met at the Beaverhead clubrooms to inaugurate a Rod and Gun Club. Harry T. Poindexter elected president and Dr. M. A. Walker secretary treasurer. Plans include by laws enrollment committees and a larger membership for protecting song birds fish and game. Next meeting set for March 24 with enrollment via F. A. Hazelbaker or Dr. M. A. Walker.

Beaverhead Harry T. Poindexter M. A. Walker F. A. Hazelbaker Committee On

Psychic Image Inspires Letter and Portrait Mystery

A remarkable incident connects Professor von Herkomer’s painting The Last Master with a stranger who claims her deceased mother sat for the portrait. The artist realizes the canvas resembles a real mother seen in another painting, prompting an appointment and a claim that the second work faithfully portrays that woman.

London

Reward for information on Scotland native Scotty Melvin

A reward is offered for information leading to the whereabouts of Duncan Melvin known as Scotty Melvin formerly of Scotland. He is about 5 feet 9 inches tall, 150 pounds, dark complexion with drooping eyes, 52 years old. Last heard six years ago herding sheep near Dillon. He left a considerable sum of money and is sought urgently. Information to L. J. Price's Office. 49-If

Duncan Melvin Scotland Dillon Scotty” Melvin L. J. Price

Pleasant St Patrick's Party Celebrates St Patrick's Birthday

Last Wednesday evening at O C Findling's home a group of young people gathered for St Patrick's birthday celebration. Green and white decorations, music, games, and contests shaped the evening with Leroy Willey winning a guessing contest and an apron hemming prize. Helena Lennox won best poem, with several attendees listed, including Misses May Dodgson Lora Guyaz Helen Lennox and Josephine Findling and Messrs Leroy Willey Ray Willey Adolph Stewart Stanley Watson Francis Carroll Warren Selway Will Williamson Harry Martin John Wolf Benjamin and others.

O. C. Findling St. Patrick's Leroy Willey Helena Lennox May Dodgson Lora Guyaz Helen Lennox Marie Devine Leona Besse Martha Sprinkle Vera Melvyn Hazel McDonald Katherine Fishburn Alda Smith Margaret Lennox Josephine Findling Leroy Ray Willey Adolph Stewart Stanley Watson Francis Carroll Warren Selway Will Williamson Harry Martin John Wolf Benjamin Benjamin. Mr. and Mrs. Early Wheat,George Lennox Mesdames W. W. Wilson Ed. Farley

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