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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
2
Helena reports two separate seismic shocks, one Tuesday and another last night, each near 11 PM. The last quake caused a west side woman to convulse and left several residents ill while homes shook and objects rattled, with stronger impact on the west side.
May 16 in Butte Judge Donlan presided as E C Gallagher and Harry Flannigan pleaded guilty to robbery. Each man received a one year sentence in the state penitentiary.
Advertisement notes Foley's Urino Laxative as a cure for chronic constipation. Claims aid to digestion, liver and bowel function, with no nausea or griping. Urges readers to start now for quick improvement and warns against substitutes. City Drug Store.
In Butte on May 17 several trunks of documents were shipped to Helena for use by the lawyers in the smoke case. Judge Hunt will hear the arguments in Helena starting May 26, with proceedings likely extending at least two weeks.
Helena May 18 Judge Hunt issues an order at the complaint of Butterick Publishing Co New York prohibiting the Anaconda and Butte typographical unions from interfering with the business of the company or its agents in these cities.
The passage promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it cleanses the kidneys to remove waste from blood. It urges immediate use and asserts eventual health, noting availability at a city drug store.
Silver Bow county commissioners contract with United States Voting Machine company for 40 machines at a total price of 28000 dollars. First payment 7000 dollars due on delivery in Butte early October. Remaining 7000 dollars annual payments over three years.
Acting Governor Miles granted paroles to John Tenny of Choteau serving a life sentence for murder awarded in 1895, Martin Nordell of Gallatin serving a year and a half for burglary, and Peter Wells of Choteau also serving a year and a half for larceny, all on board recommendation.
The article notes varying climates bring malaria at different elevations and touts Electric Bitters as an effective remedy for lassitude fever jaundice biliousness and debility. Sold under guarantee at Pott's drug store for 50 cents.
Great Falls May 18 Hon Fletcher Maddox chairman of the republican state central committee left for Washington to take charge of the office of solicitor of the internal revenue bureau a position offered two months ago and initially declined He accepted after reconsideration and will retain the chairmanship returning to the state in September to open the republican state convention.
Missoula won the interscholastic track meet with a large lead, scoring 2014 points. Other teams and points included Flathead 22 Helena 13 Butte 1214 Fergus 8 Gallatin 7 Anaconda 5 Forsyth 4 Park 2 Great Falls 4 Custer 1.
The Never Sweat mine, owned by Anaconda, resumes operations in Butte with about 400 workers after a shutdown caused by the copper market downturn. The reopening marks a return to full employment in the facility.
Bozeman May 20 The Northern Pacific railway will resume land examination and classification in eastern Montana and again employ Montana Agricultural College students under Land Agent Thomas Cooper who called their previous work the most competent and satisfactory yet.
Omega Ohio businessman Mr. E. Humphrey, president of Adams County and Home Telephone Co., credits Dr. King's New Discovery with reaching the cough’s seat and aiding throat chest lungs. The remedy, sold at Pott's drug store, comes in 50 cents and 1 dollar sizes with a trial bottle free.
Three highwaymen attempted robberies on the outskirts of Butte Sunday between 1:30 and 3:30 am. In two incidents they met stiff resistance and fled after fifteen to twenty shots were exchanged, but no money or valuables were taken.
The trial of William Hays, the second convict charged with murdering Deputy Warden John A. Robinson during an attempted prison break, opened this morning in Deer Lodge. Hays pleaded not guilty.
Colds lingering into spring exhaust the nerves and may lead to illness. The ad advises Foley's Honey and Tar to stop the cough and expel the cold, claiming rapid, safe results. City Drug Store.
One of the county's worst hailstorms hit Forsyth last evening. Stones large enough to drive teams from fields shattered windows in nearly every house in town and disrupted daily life.
John D. Ryan and C. J. Kelly acting as appraisers report in district court on D. J. Hennessy estate valued at 998270 dollars. They assign 804900 dollars to Hennessy Mercantile interest and 113350 dollars to life insurance cash. Several undivided mining interests in Silver Bow and Beaverhead Counties and water rights are listed as unknown value and speculative.
Local drugstore cautions that pneumonia and consumption begin with a cold and urges Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for obstinate coughs and colds. Substitutes are refused.
In Butte on May 18 the health department reports the largest number of scarlet fever cases at once in its history as physicians strive to halt the epidemic. Authorities suspect 30 or more cases remain unreported and the disease shows no sign of subsiding.
Bozeman May 19 Chairman Ernest Hellman of the county democratic central committee and State Committee man J C McCarthy have raised funds for the state democratic convention to meet here June 10. They are listing rooms to accommodate delegates as hotels cannot house all.
Charles F. Budahn of Tracy California credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with ending years of itch. He bought two 25 cent boxes and was cured of an annoying case of itching piles. Sold under guarantee at Pott’s drug store.
Helena May 21 Experiments on reseeding the range within national forests will be conducted in Montana this year according to C. H. Adams.
Mr Adams indicated an expert would arrive soon to supervise experiments and select test sites. He cited reports predicting a heavy forage crop this year in Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon.
Commander J H Alexander of the United Spanish War Veterans posts Anaconda has been notified that the annual encampment will be held in Anaconda on July 3 and 4.
Cedar View merchant B G Stewart touts Dr King’s New Life Pills with a guarantee promising the worth of its weight in gold for constipation malaria or biliousness sold at Pott's drug store for 25 cents.
City Health Officer Pigot and board of health members report scarlet fever conditions improving while urging strict adherence to quarantine rules. Fifty four cases remain under quarantine with several expected to be released in two to three days. Only one new case was reported today.
June 1st 6th 12th 138th and 23rd plus July 10th offer greatly reduced fares to Omaha Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other points via OS L and Over land Route. Limit September 30th See Oregon Short Line agents for details. 19-7
In Butte on May 20 Judge Donlan sentenced Alexander Milne to twenty years with hard labor for highway robbery of Charles Tout a School of Mines student in South Butte last May 5. Time may be reduced for good behavior.
A warning advertisement urges parents to give Foley's Kidney Remedy to their children at once to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. It cautions that delay allows the disease to take hold and promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy from City Drug Store.
Dillon Tribune reports varied notices including plumbing quotes by Dillon Plumbing and Heating, a book bargain at Tribune Book Store, citizenship declaration for Samuel Culbertson, local sightings of battleships from San Francisco, and upcoming ten day sale at The Fair Store with W W Emmons aiding. Also notes about Miss Mayme Ross resigning, Ethyl May Craig and Arthur Howell wedding, and forest supervisor Moore returning from Washington.
A Scenic Theatre program set for Sunday and Monday May 24 and 25 features The Vestal a colorful film about a vestal virgin in Old Rome narrated by Cecil Bowers. The bill also includes My Watch is Slow a comedy and A Wedding in Brittany plus several solos by Mrs C W Stott.
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