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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
2
Mike McIntee was shot and killed Saturday night at Trout Creek near Plains by Jack Petit former Sanders county deputy. Petit surrendered to Sheriff Baker and is jailed. The shooting occurred in the Petit home yard amid ongoing family troubles with McIntee unwed.
Helena May 23. Jack Hagen longtime operator of Jefferson county mines was left alone in the plunge at Alhambra Hot Springs for minutes and found dead on the attendant’s return last evening. Heart failure is suspected as the cause.
A curaent ad claims anxious, tired women need Elec tric Bitters to ease nervous troubles melancholy loss of appetite headaches sleeplessness and fainting spells. It touts thousands aided by Potts the Druggist with a 50 cent guarantee of satisfaction.
W B Greeley chief forester of district 1 leaves Missoula for Wallace to confer with Northern Pacific officials on a cooperative fire protection agreement along the railroad right of way in the national forest. He plans visits to Spokane Sand Point Thompson Anaconda Butte Helena and Great Falls.
The jury acquitted Mark Cockrill after two hours of deliberation at Fort Benton on May 24. Judge Tatten showed some dissatisfaction, criticizing the defendant for arming himself in what he believed to be self defense.
Advertises McGees Baby Elixir as a safe pleasant remedy for infant indigestion sour stomach vomiting and colic with diarrhoea. Claims it is pure wholesome and effective. Price 25 and 50 cents per bottle sold by Potts the Druggist.
In Helena on May 23 a dog and a telegraph pole collided with two cars, leaving one driver with both legs broken and another with a leg broken in two places. Names were not released after admission to the hospital.
Jones and Fred Saffle were speeding near the depot when a dog crossed the road. The auto swerved toward a telephone post, smashing the vehicle and injuring the pair.
A Washington dispatch reports the senate committee on public buildings favorably reported Senator Dixon's bill. It adds $50,000 to the Missoula federal building cost limit allowing additions to the original plan to meet greater space demand.
A child is left unharmed after a lion in a Pittsburg cage fondles the hand of a youngster. The notice warns of dangers to children from colds and diseases. promotes Dr King s New Discovery with patient Mrs George B Davis of Flat Rock North Carolina endorsing its use for croup. It claims to treat coughs colds la grippe asthma hemorrhages and weak lungs with trial bottles and guarantees by Potts the druggist.
Forest Supervisor Dorr Skeels grows 15 000 eastern white pine seedlings received from Michigan Agricultural College. The species is said to be superior to the western variety and if thriving here will be used extensively for reforestation efforts.
Missoula reports rapid Montana expansion as Puget Sound shows growing immigrant traffic. March saw 841 cars, April 953, and May 1–10 added 154, totaling 2,128 immigrant cars since January 1. Cars registered at Mowbridge, South Dakota, all head to Montana.
Isaac Cook of the Julius A. Pratt Post No 143 in Kewanee Illinois reports long standing backache and kidney pain relief after using Foley's Kidney Pills for about two months. He states the pills cured the backache and bladder misery and plans to recommend them to friends and comrades. City Drug Store is linked to the product.
J M Page of Twin Bridges was chosen as Montana’s delegate to the national Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Newark New Jersey next August. Page, a long time G A R figure, formerly prisoner in Libby prison during the Civil War and noted author.
A recent pamphlet by publishers revisits charges against Confederate officers in charge of a prison. It aims to counter federal soldiers held for months as prisoners, exploring the prison’s conduct and the reasons for the Confederacy’s stance.
Foley's Honey and Tar has been trusted for throat chest and lung ailments for over thirty years. The authentic product is in the yellow package and contains no opiates or harmful drugs. City Drug Store sells only genuine Foley's Honey and Tar.
On May 21 Butte welcomes a six seven by seven five foot letter M formed by the Montana State School of Mines. Students labored all day using four tons of lime and 8000 gallons of water. The ironed M crowns the steepest hillside and greets arriving visitors.
Barbed wire cuts and harness galls heal rapidly when Ballard's Snow Liniment is applied. Advertises healing and antiseptic properties. Priced 25c 50c and $1.00 per bottle sold by Potts the Druggist.
Kalispell May 23. The Conrad buffalo herd now pasturing here for several weeks grew by nine sturdy calves this week. The new calves strengthen the herd as it roams local ranges under supervision of the Conrad operation.
William Brookman and C. X. Larrabee plan to farm the Ruby Dell ranch near Alder after selling off their draft horse herd. They moved 110 head to Hank Ashworth of Sheridan, including brood mares, weighing 1300 to 1700 pounds. Captain Howard of Fort Keogh bought 40 fine saddlers for U S cavalry service.
What Everybody Wants highlights good health tied to sound kidneys and urges use of Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularity to avert illness. It claims the product restores kidneys and bladder to normal function. City Drug Store. 1-m
Sheepmen at Twin Bridges report a strong lambing season with an expected 100 percent increase, and in some cases slightly higher, indicating greatly improved output this year.
J W Baughman, a Puget Sound bridge carpenter, was seized by a crazed man in Idaho mountains. He was marched for about fifteen miles with hands tied, accused of a robbery and threatened with death. Sheriff Graham tracked, overpowered the captor, and rescued him.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for liver, stomach and kidney troubles. It claims to expel poisons, restore vigor, and cure ailments, urging readers to buy 25 cents worth at Potts’ drug store.
The Northern Pacific has purchased the Bertelson farm of 215 acres east of Belgrade for sixteen thousand dollars. The farm sits where the new Logan to Bozeman line will cross the existing railroad line.
Official figures from the Great Falls land office for April 1910 show a new record in receipts for one month. The local office surpassed all other U S land offices with the highest monthly loan office receipts to date.
The report shows aggregated earnings over 45 000 dollars, surpassing March by 1 100. About 1 600 entries were processed in April. Since January 1 1910 to May 1 there have been 8 327 homestead filings locally, with monthly totals of 1 026 in January 1 441 in February 3 660 in March and 2 387 in April.
Work on the Montana Children's Home society building at Helena avenue and Ewing street progresses rapidly. It is expected to be completed and ready for occupancy in September, and will rank among the best homes the society has in the United States.
The ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a top cough and throat remedy with no price increase. It claims strong curative qualities for coughs colds croup whooping cough and chest and lung ailments. The genuine product comes in a yellow package and urges consumers to refuse substitutes at City Drug Store.
Bozeman May 25. Mayor A G Berthot reports a cable from former President Theodore Roosevelt regarding the Sweet Pea carnival Inter-State fair this fall. Roosevelt says he cannot make any promises at this time.
The ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for painful feet and bunions, easing tight shoes and sweating. It claims instant relief, comfort for new shoes, and offers a 25 cent mail price or a free trial package by sending a request to Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy, New York.
Lewistown acts to curb noise by banning discharge of firearms fireworks and firecrackers during the Fourth of July celebration. City council ordinance passes and draws general approval from residents.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Pills as antiseptic tonic and restorative for urinary irregularities and warns against substitutes sold by City Drug Store.
An unknown man lay on the tracks at the Northern Pacific depot in Helena this morning and allowed three cars to pass over him. His head was severed from his body. He carried no identification and appeared to be about 45 with gray hair and a gray mustache.
A girl described as a Regular Tom Boy climbed trees and fences, suffered numerous minor injuries, and was quickly cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve applied by her mother. The ad touts the salve as healing boils ulcers eczema old sores corns and piles, selling for 25 cents at Potts' drug Store.
The Carey Act lands at Weiser Idaho under the Crane Creek Project open June 14 with reduced rates via the Oregon Short Line. Tickets go on sale June 11 12 13 and are valid only until June 18. See agents for rates and details.
Travelers plan trips from June 2 to Sth for conventions of the Young Men's and Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Associations. See agents for details and particulars.
Portland Rose Festival runs June 6 to 11, 1910 in Portland Oregon with reduced rates via Oregon Short Line. See agents for selling dates and fare details.
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