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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
3
E. Clifford, secretary of the Anaconda Mill and Smeltermen's union, is named deputy state game warden for the district that includes Deer Lodge, Lyon Bow, and parts of Madison and Beaverhead counties with headquarters likely in Anaconda. He succeeds Henry Avare, the former warden.
David J. Davis a prominent McAllister businessman died Thursday morning at the home of Mrs. N. McCauley his wife’s aunt of pneumonia after an illness lasting about a week.
J. A. Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin credits Bucklen's Arriva Salve with saving his leg after ten years of eczema and failed cures by 15 doctors. The ad extols the salve as infallible for eczema skin eruptions boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles. Zeat Potts the druggist endorses it.
Helena March 23 Attorney General Galen states that trivial accidents and those involving railroad employees not in the operating department need not be reported to the state board of railroad commissioners. The opinion tightens reporting requirements for minor incidents.
Philipsburg reports the Howell murder case ended with a verdict of acquittal by reason of insanity after a 15 hour jury deliberation. Howell killed Laura Fuller at Drummond on October 12, 1908, amid alleged love distress and fears she would sell his ranch and leave the country.
A Wisconsin mother claims two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative cured her constipated three year old with high fever and says the next morning he was well. She credits the product with saving his life and references City Drug Store in Casimer.
In Flathead county Frederick LeBeau, convicted of murdering the Yokum family, will be hanged. Governor Norris denied clemency after an investigation, setting the execution for April 2 following a February 5 respite.
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy for la grippe. It asserts the product stops coughing and strengthens the lungs to prevent pneumonia, noting the genuine formula contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. City Drug Store advertises.
Alelena March 19 Governor Norris signed Senate bill No 59 for conservation of natural resources. He vetoed House bill No 228 which aimed to align state militia laws with national laws due to errors in the enrolled version. The presented bill differed from what the house and senate acted upon.
Helena March 24 to March 29 eleven prisoners will leave Deer Lodge penitentiary to serve out remaining time on parole. At a Saturday board meeting paroles were granted to Ernest Bremer Gallatin Peter Bransfelt Sweet Grass Alfred Barnes Missoula Alfred Botts Fergus Edward Mitts Custer Clifford Watts Mallatin Dudley Gray Gallatin Albert are alias Charles Brown Fergus.
M. B. Jowell Sweet Grass takes effect March 29 as the parole board denies twenty-one applications and takes under advisement eighteen prisoner paroles at the state penitentiary. Since 1907 the board has granted fifty-one paroles with each man meeting parole terms and making monthly reports. four men are currently on parole.
Bozeman March 24 notice states the resignations of three college faculty members at the end of the current school year. Prof R W Fisher head of horticulture Prof G B Cooper head of mechanical engineering and Prof E T Tannatt head of civil engineering will seek more active positions after leaving.
A Henrietta Pennsylvania mother credits seven bottles of Electric Bitters with curing her five year eczema suffering son. The ailment, described as poison in the blood affecting his lungs, was deemed incurable by doctors before the remedy. Potts druggist advertises Electric Bitters for eruptions eczema salt rheum and all blood disorders. 1-m
Mike Behung a young Russian admitted burglary in district court in Butte and received a one year sentence in the penitentiary. He burglarized a Japanese bunkhouse at Divide stealing shirts razors a pair of shoes and a Japanese flag found on him. He was captured by the Dillon sheriff's office.
State veterinarian M E Knowles reports receipt of a USDA amendment to animal industry rules aimed at preventing scabies spread in sheep. The Montana quarantine is removed by order signed by Secretary Wilson.
The ad urges choosing Foley's Honey and Tar over unknown remedies, claiming it is safe, drug free, and capable of curing obstinate coughs and colds. It promotes purchasing at City Drug Store with emphasis on genuineness.
Twin Bridges March 23. George Breck of the Yellowstone Park Transportation Company reports bookings exceeding 2,300 guests for the coming season, about 2,000 more than typical for this time. He says the high demand signals a brisk summer for park travel.
Lewistown March 22. Ray Johnson charged with first degree assault for cutting Bessie Smith was found guilty by the jury. Penalty fixed at five years in the penitentiary.
Adclaims Dr Kings New Life Pills prevent appendicitis by stimulating stomach liver and bowels. The pills claim to cure constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion. Available for 25 cents at Potts the druggist.
Helena March 19 Governor Norris appointed Walter S. Hartman and J Baker of Bozeman to the local executive board of the agricultural college Hartman receives a four year term and Baker a two year term They take office immediately The governor also assigns Sharff to a four year term and George F Cowan to a two year term on the local executive board of the deaf and dumb school
The defense pleaded guilty for Mary Swain, daughter of Caroline, and John Schlitz. Mrs. Swain received 60 days in jail and a $1 fine while Schlitz was sentenced to 20 days and a $4 fine.
Great Falls March 21 James Hatton a colored porter who shot and killed Mitchell Dabner in a colored club in the twilight zone was sentenced by Judge Ewing to 14 years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to second degree murder this morning.
Mrs. Ida Soper of Big Pond Pa credits Dr. King's New Discovery with curing a lifelong lung ailment after doctors deemed it incurable. The remedy, touted for coughs colds bronchial illnesses and asthma, is sold by Potts with a trial bottle free and a guarantee.
Helena March 20 report: Governor Norris appoints J. D. Slemons and C. R. Leonard of Butte to the executive board of the school of mines. He also appoints J. H. Ryman and A. L. Duncan of Missoula to the executive board of the state university.
United States Senator Joseph M. Dixon is in Missoula for several days to handle business matters and will fly east again in five days. He says the Flathead reservation opening will occur in the coming summer, most likely July or August.
Rev. Joseph H. Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina describes years of kidney trouble followed by a severe winter attack that left him bedridden. After taking Foley's Kidney Remedy his pain eased and urine returned to normal, and he endorses the remedy. City Drug Store 1-m
The Philadelphia based Howard Boyer Wool Company urges Montana sheepmen to refrain from selling their wools this season due to dire wool market conditions and Famine in staple wools. They advise holding clips for sale until next season, labeling contracting as folly.
In Butte on March 24 Margaret McDonald eldest daughter of Mrs P J McDonald died early yesterday from ptomaine poisoning after eating a sausage from a local butcher. The obituary notes her age and family, with no further details given.
Kalispell March 24. County Attorney J H Stevens leads the board of county commissioners to adopt licenses rules requiring each applicant to file a petition under Montana code and an application with a $1000 bond to Flathead county. The bond binds the applicant to keep an orderly premises and prevent sales to minors, habitual drunkards, or Indians and to bar lewd persons or loitering.
Bozeman March 241 Edward Kinney department commander of the Montana G A R announces orders for the twenty fifth annual encampment to be held in Billings April 15 16 and 17 He names J R McCrackin of Butte and T J as members of the credentials committee.
Listing attendees from Livingston James Paterson Billings W Y Smith Bozeman Helena Amos Calvin and calling for a broad earnest appeal to all comrades to attend the encampment.
Helena March 24 Governor Norris issues a call for a April 7 meeting in Helena for all interested in enforcing the law creating a publicity bureau to better advertise the state s resources Commercial organizations cities newspapers and others are invited to send delegates to discuss a plan of procedure
"Doctor" Hall, a schoolmate of President McKinley in Ohio sixty years ago, died at the poor farm yesterday and was buried in the potter's field. Once a prosperous practitioner in Butte and Helena his career declined through liquor and drugs and he became tied to illegitimate practices.
The Masonic Home of Montana located seven miles north of Helena was completed and will open in early summer. The board of trustees toured the building, which houses 50 residents plus management, with a construction cost of 45000 dollars. Landscaping plans cover 40 acres around the home, bringing total project cost to about 75000 dollars.
Kalispell reports Flathead lake navigation open with the steamer Klondyke making an inaugural trip from Kalispell to Polson carrying merchandise. Additional boats start April 1, freights head to Polson from the gateway city, and thousands of home seekers prepare to flock to the Flathead reservation when opened in July or August, with a potential summer crowd of 50 000.
Helena March 25 The state board of health monthly bulletin notes February deaths totaling 331 with pneumonia and tuberculosis high. Causes include tuberculosis 31 diphtheria 12 scarlet fever 12 typhoid 6 meningitis 7 whooping cough 1 and violence 32 among others. State death rate 118.2 per 100000 and annual rate 14.18 per 1000.
The state board of examiners decided to issue 500000 dollars in bonds for adding two wings to the capitol building. An advisory committee of Thomas A. Marlow, Arthur P. Curtin, and E. C. Day of Helena will supervise the project and consult with the board on methods plans and policies.
Beaverhead county Montana sets requirement that all supplies be ordered on regular form from the office. Any claim not properly ordered will be rejected. Dated Dillon March 5 1907 by the Board of County Commissioners.
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