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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
2
The first colony of foreign laborers to work in the Gallatin valley sugar beet fields arrived in Bozeman, consisting entirely of Germans with large families.
Helena May 16 an official note states Lewis and Clark cavern national monument known as Morrison's cave remains open to the public. Louis L Sharp chief of the fourth field division general land office is custodian by appointment of President Roosevelt and will allow visits with authenticated responsible guides unless ordered otherwise.
A noted remedy claims to aid nervous troubles melancholy and female illnesses. It promotes Elec tric Bitters as the best cure for headaches loss of appetite sleeplessness backache and weak kidneys with thousands of women reporting health gains. Only 50c guaranteed satisfaction by Potts the Druggist.
Helena observers report Dan Reagan found a six inch long mastodon tooth near East Helena last week. Amateur scientists classify it as a grinder and estimate the molar from the same jaw could reach about two feet in length.
Helena May 16 Walter G Winnett of Lewistown adds 13 000 acres to state land segregation for the Flatwillow Carey project raising total to 75 000 acres making it the largest of its kind in the state.
Isaac Cook of Post No 143 Dept Ill G A R in Kewanee Illinois reports long standing backache and kidney pains alleviated after using Foley's Kidney Pills. He endorses the remedy and plans to tell friends and comrades, noting the relief from backache and bladder misery. City Drug Store carries the product.
May 16 report from Virginia City notes Parkison Stranahan Taylor will build an electrically equipped stamp mill to process Apex mine ores. Power line construction began today as part of the project.
The school board has let a $10,000 contract to James Emslie and G Dawson Vickers of Virginia City to build the new addition to the city school building.
An advertising blurb touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for liver and kidney troubles and despondency. The pills promise renewed vigor and health for the weak and nervous, selling for 25 cents at Potts’ drug store.
Civil engineers said to be in the employ of the Northern Pacific railroad are at work near Point of Rocks midway between Twin Bridges and Dillon classifying land given to the railroad in lieu of mineral land inside the grant which has been returned to the government.
In Helena on May 13 Judge Clements fined Mayor Edwards 300 dollars and seven aldermen 10 dollars each for contempt in police court proceedings. The mayor faced two cases with 150 dollars each, while the aldermen faced 5 dollars each in their single case.
Old time ad notes Ballard's Snow Liniment as healing and antiseptic for cuts wounds and galls from barbed wire harness. It promotes quick healing with prices of 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle offered by Potts the Druggist.
Butte, May 17. An electrician named Frank Wilson working on the 1300-foot level of the St. Lawrence mine was caught in the gears of a large ventilating fan. His right arm was torn off four inches below the shoulder. He could not explain how the accident occurred. officials believe his jumper sleeve was pulled into the gears.
Lewistown May 18 John Murphy an early Judith basin settler who plowed the first furrow in 1877 died May second in Fairbanks Alaska after moving there six years ago. The body will be brought to Utica for burial.
In Pittsburg a savage lion fondled a child's hand reaching into its cage exposing sudden peril to youngsters. The piece shifts to warning about illnesses from colds to whooping cough and promotes Dr Kings New Discovery with a parent testimonial from Flat Rock North Carolina detailing a cure for croup. Potts Drug Store guarantees and offers a trial bottle.
Passengers recount a Waterloo branch line wreck at Twin Bridges on May 16. An old Indian squaw rode the rear of the baggage car and refused to enter a coach or part with her bundles. She was pried loose and, in a grave, unsteady tone, quipped that the break felt the same.
May 18 Bozeman banquet with about a hundred business men and land owners to finalize arrangements for donating the right of way for an electric railway from Bozeman to Maudlow about forty miles north on the Milwaukee railroad.
A twelve hour snowstorm in Helena County fears of crop loss among dry land farmers. Snow began in the morning with heavy flakes and continued until evening with indications of more snow overnight. Mountains are covered while valley snow melted on contact. This is the heaviest fall of the year.
When a baby overfeeds the stomach turns causing indigestion sourness and vomiting. Bowel trouble including colic pains and diarrhoea is common. Mc GEE’S BABY ELIXIR is presented as a grand corrective remedy for stomach and bowel disorders. Pure wholesome and pleasant to take. Price 25c and 50c per bottle. Sold by Potts the Druggist.
Eight land realty and townsite companies filed articles of incorporation in Helena on May 16. The new ventures show nearly $900000 in capital stock and represent nearly every section of Montana, indicating the land movement spans the state.
Helena May 18 The state land office reports receipts from December 1 1909 to May 15 total 538 601 70 far exceeding the entire 1909 fiscal year by more than 100000. The office sent 216 253 57 to the state treasurer for the first half of May, a record for any two weeks.
An advertisement notes that living costs rise without quality gain while Foley's Honey and Tar keeps high standards and curative powers. It claims effectiveness for coughs colds croup whooping cough and chest and throat ailments. Genuine product in a yellow package at City Drug Store.
The Montana Protective association representing Anaconda saloon keepers petitioned the city council to limit licensed saloons to 24. There are 40 licensed saloons now, and the petition asks no new licenses be issued.
The owner from is not renewed or new licenses issued until the number is reduced to the limit proposed by the association.
Helena May 17 George Lanstrum brother of Republican state central committee chairman Dr. O M Lanstrum was named postmaster of Helena to succeed G W Huffaker who sought reappointment.
Foley's Honey and Tar remains a household favorite for throat chest and lung ailments. The product is promoted as safe for infants and children since it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Only Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package is genuine. City Drug Store offers no substitutes.
The public welfare committee of the city council turned down a petition from nearly 21,000 ladies to close all saloons from 11 PM to 6 AM and all day Sunday.
An advertisement urges readers to use Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder irregularities. It claims the product will restore kidneys and bladder to normal state and activity and directs readers to City Drug Store for purchase.
In Boulder on May 17 Judge Callaway sustained the defense motion to dismiss the case against W B Dolenty Townsend banker accused of improper assessor returns. The information was challenged on grounds of faulty construction.
A Billings man claims a road made from refuse syrup, a byproduct of beet sugar production, is practical and inexpensive. The concept stems from a local experiment by a tennis group in Billings, suggesting a vast improvement over natural road surfaces.
A compilation of land transfers and deeds including patents issued to John A Lawrence Seth Halbert John Davis George N Lawrence Rose Lawrence Oscar Forman Maggie Hand George H Stewart Frank Leach Mary B Elliott and others. Transactions cover Big Hole basin Frying Pan basin and nearby Dewey Dell and Dillon regions with values ranging from $1.00 to $7 000.00 and various deed types including warranty quit claim and final receipts.
Documents show transfers including to Ajiria Watson of 3 lots in Stahl's addition to Dillon and part of 3 lots in Wisdom with $1.00 consideration. A warranty deed records David Gibson to W. S. Tash for 80 acres near Polaris. Mining deeds: M Penaluna to Henry Westgard for fractional interests in Silver Star and Silver Point lodes near Bannack, both $1. Agreement to sell Mary Tippett to John Davis for 320 acres in Big Hole basin. Phillip Thorpe to Julia Selway for 200 acres near Dillon. Water rights: Uclide Gauthier, 100 cubic feet per second from Buffalo Creek. Mining locations listed: Niel O'Donnell, Patrick O’Donnell, Dennis O'Donnell, Patrick Dougherty, Thomas Dougherty. Germania, Hope and Tiger lodes in Gaylord Gulch district. Dell Live Stock company incorporation filed.
The damage suit of Tash and Lenkersdorfer against Pauline Pahnish was dismissed without prejudice after part of testimony. Plaintiffs sought damages for injuries to a horse from a runaway team alleged to belong to the defendant. Evidence showed the defendant was not responsible as her son owned the team.
Memorial services will be held at the Methodist church on Sunday evening May 29 at 8 o clock. The public and all churches are invited to join in honoring friends in Mountain View cemetery and the veterans buried there. A gyro gram will be published next week. Jourrnvs Rica Adjutant Steadman Post G A R.
Reynolds Ranch south of Dillon announces a fine lot of stallions available for service. The stock includes grade and full blood registered draft types weighing 1800 to 2000 pounds. Acclimated for health and usefulness, these stallions are from heavy mares and registered sires. Manager Gro. E Baxsr notes their climate exposure since weaning boosts value.
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