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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
6
In Butte Montana two holdups occurred within an hour with Joseph Rago's shop robbed and his wife Mrs Rago shot as she and her husband faced the bandits. The robbers fled as Mr Rago reached for his gun. no money was taken. The bullet was diverted by the corset steel protecting Mrs Rago.
Notice to Our Customers states Fo ley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law since it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. City Drug Store 1im.
In Anaconda Montana the Methodist church trustees refused to allow Senator Ben Tillman to speak on the Race Question, citing local opposition from colored residents. The Margaret theatre was booked for Tillman’s lecture instead, for that evening.
A Willimantic Connecticut man Alvin H Stimpson credits Foley's Kidney Cure with curing his severe kidney troubles after many failed remedies. He reports he regained full health after using four bottles and now feels well. City Drug Store is referenced as the supplier.
In Lewistown on May 25 a man died from gas asphyxiation while another was found unconscious near the Billings and Northern tunnel mouth near Stanford. Arthur Wood, who managed the gasoline engine, and Everett Hall, his coworker, used the small shed as a sleeping place. Gas escaped while they slept, Wood was found lying near the engine.
A dramatic incident left Hall near a door with strong ventilation, a factor that likely saved his life as flames and smoke surged nearby. Neighbors assisted until responders arrived, with no serious injuries reported.
Billings May 25. A Laurel affray ends with Perry Walt dead after being shot twice in the abdomen and groin by Charles Wright who also wounded Dave Riley in the head and Dan Jones losing a finger. Wright, the restaurant owner, is jailed and silent, the dispute said to stem from an old grudge.
G W Cloyd of Plunk Missouri dodged amputation after a jimson bar pierced his thumb four years ago. He credited Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with healing the dangerous wound without surgery. R L Riley, druggist.
After a May 27 meeting the Billings Trade and Labor Council urged merchants and businessmen to remove Bell telephones if Bell refuses the striking operators a requested salary increase.
Alexander Benton of Fort Edward New York credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing his asthma six years ago and aiding his son's wife through incipient consumption. He testifies the cure removed the cough and subsequent symptoms until she was fully well. The remedy is guaranteed by druggist R L Riley with prices 50 cents and 1.00, trial bottle free.
F N Neideringhaus of St. Louis owns 5000 acres across the Missouri River from Oswego in Dawson county Montana. He plans a first pig crop this spring totaling about 1800 head with annual increases to 10000 hogs. Net profit per pig is about 5 dollars, yielding roughly 50000 dollars yearly at full production. Also notes Carthy linked to a knockout drops scheme in south Butte and a conviction for resisting an officer. Dwyer played for Dillon last year.
A reader disturbance incident is noted with a caller coughing during a Sunday service. The item suggests buying Fo ley's Honey and Tar at City Drug Store as a remedy.
A reader from Henrietta Pa describes a five year eczema case in a young boy. After ineffective treatments from several doctors the family tried Electric Bitters and reports complete cure after several bottles. Sold with guarantee at R L Rileys Drug Store for 50 cents.
May 29 in Great Falls Montana reports that the second largest hog ranch in the United States is located there, a fact not widely known. The piece highlights the ranch’s size and regional significance.
An 19th century advertisement extols Dr. Pierce remedies, linking a clean stomach to healthy blood. It touts Golden Medical Discovery to purify blood, All-Healing Salve for sores, and Favorite Prescription for female disorders, with endorsements by Dr. Fyfe and Ellingwood.
The Montana Rec ord Jamestown contest totals 2 346 221 votes with 947 394 cast last week. Winners include Elizabeth Broderson Adeline Redington Mayme Walsh Agnes O Boyl Eva Facolie Hattie Lyon Ethel Browning Myrtle Vance Lillian Wade Rena Scharf all of whom will receive a free trip to the Jamestown fair.
Washoe smelter of Amalgamated reports April copper output exceeding 17,000,000 pounds with daily ore processing averaging 9,700 tons. About 10 percent of copper from slime pond material, waste eliminated except sulphur at 2,500 tons daily. Early May output around 300 tons daily, about 18,000 pounds per month.
An advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a gentle remedy to keep bowels regular and prevent appendix trouble. Gauranteed by R. L. Riley, druggist, with a 25 cent price and a call to try them.
The famed Allard herd from the Flathead reservation, recently sold to Canada for about 116000 dollars, will be loaded at Ravalli stock yards tomorrow on Northern Pacific cars and shipped to Edmonton Alberta. A large Missoula crowd travels to Ravalli to view the herd before it departs Montana forever.
James Jefferies Belt Floy Robinson Red Rock Jennie Sherlock Rodersburg Pearl Miller Carlton Maud Drennon Miles City Ida Loffer Columbia Falls received certificates of graduation from Montana Wesleyan University last night in Helena. Dr. Oscar J. Craig president of Montana University Missoula gave the evening address.
Open water land in the East end of Centennial valley with two houses a stable and large corral. Capable of producing 150 tons of hay and suitable as a summer camp. adjoining range is excellent. Reasonable terms. Inquiries Johnson & Smith Dillon Montana. 15-tf
Missoula May 28 A A Swanson railroad track foreman was run over by an extra freight engine at Bonita about 4 PM yesterday. His head and both feet were severed. his body mangled. He was back in Missoula after a Sunday night drinking binge and is believed to have fallen under the engine or lain on the track while intoxicated or sleepy.
The county clerk announces a March abstract of all uncancelled mortgages on record to be assessed against the mortgagee. Mortgagees may call to cancel paid mortgages before the date to avoid assessment. Dated Dillon February 13 1907. Jno S Baxer County Clerk.
Department of the Interior notices William K. Edwards of Monida Montana intends to file for a five year homestead entry covering parts of sections 29 and 30, township 13 south range 5 west. Witnesses: Eli E. Twitchell Charles Rody John Haligan Samuel B. Burnsides. Dillon Montana July 2 1907. Frank D Miracle Register.
Advertisement notes a remedy for sore nipples in nursing mothers. Apply Chamberlains Salve after nursing and wipe before next feeding. Endorsed by many trained nurses and offered by R. L. Riley, the druggist.
A terse ad seeks experienced irrigators. Call or address J. E. Morse at 2031 for particulators and employment.
Edwin Dwyer, a good ball player with a favorable opening under contract, was released today by Judge Donlan after taxpayers had been paying his board at the county jail. He still has one month left on a 90 day sentence for resisting an officer, though the jury recommended clemency. He is identified with Red Mc-
Missing details show two cracksmen robbed Daniel Knapp’s post office and store in Oswego on May 28. They forced the safe to yield about $500 in money but left many checks and valuable papers untouched.
Drying preparations worsen catarrh by drying secretions that cling to the membrane and decay. Ely's Cream Balm is advertised as a soothing remedy that cures catarrh or cold in the head, with a trial size mailed for 10 cents and a 50 cent bottle in stores. The balm is claimed to ease inflammation without pain, irritation, or sneezing and to spread over irritated surfaces for prompt relief.
Administrator John H. Shafer will sell at public auction on June 22, 1907 at 1 pm at Dillon Montana front court house door. The sale covers the deceased Lafayette Scott estate mining claims near Argenta including Ferdinand Lode Brownell Lode Daylight Lode and an undivided half interest in Daylight Lode. Cash with 10 percent at sale, balance after court confirmation. deed at purchaser expense.
Notice by United States Land Office Helena announces Charles M Prine of Jackson Montana filed intent to prove desert land claim No 8485 Lot 2 Section 30 T6S R14W before A S Johnson US Commissioner Dillon Montana on Monday June 10 1907. Proponents include Samuel S Patterson George P Romain Edward A Romain and Clarence Brown all of Dillon or Jackson Montana. Frank D Mrracueg Register.
Elizabeth A Marchesseau of Polaris Montana filed intention to make root on desert land claim No 8251 SEYVSWX Sec 7 EMNWY EYSW Lots 2 3 4 Sec 18 T5S R12W before F A Hazleback er Clerk of Court Dillon Montana on Monday June 10 1907. John J Williams Edward Marchesseau John Pendergast Polaris Montana and Theodore Nelson Dillon Montana. 1951 Frank D Miracre Register.
Notice to R. J. Ball that $200.00 in labor and improvements has been expended to hold the Indian Squaw Quartz Lode mining claim in Beaverhead County Montana under the U S mining laws. If Ball does not contribute his proportion within ninety days of publication or service, his interest will become the property of the co owner who made the expenditure.
Frank A Brenneis and John Thoma filed for a patent on 16.25 acres Survey No 8309 in Bloody Dick mining district Beaverhead county Montana. The claim extends 1217 feet along the lead with 600 foot surface width, beginning at Corner 1 near Sec 32 T9S R14W, with adjacent Lost Ranch Tunnel and Fair Play lodes. First publication April 26, 1907.
Helena May 7 1907 notice announces George W French of Dillon Montana filed for patent under federal mining laws for 9563 linear feet along Spring Gulch creek bed from a discovery shaft of the Blue Wing placer survey No 8342 in Blue Wing unorganized district Beaverhead County. The description covers eight corners and specific survey courses embracing 97.43 acres with posting date May 1 1907.
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