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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1901
Page
2
Butte-Abbey the Chinaman on trial for running an opium joint was granted a change of venue Tuesday. The article notes local business ads and a stalled plan for a $50,000 Northern Pacific depot as realty owners demanded too high a price, with plans sent back to St Paul.
An ad touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative preferred by children and praised by mothers. The California Fig Syrup Co. markets the product as the genuine remedy.
United States Federal court opened session in Helena Monday morning as Judge Knowles issued decisions on pending cases. In Billings Ah Loy, the Chinaman who escaped punishment for running an opium joint due to a defective ordinance was arrested Friday on a state warrant and posted bond to fight the charge. he retained counsel and will contest the case.
Daniel Plumb shot and killed his daughter and seriously wounded his wife and sister in a family row in Virginia City last week. An advertisement for MOKI TEA claims to cure indigestion and constipation, promising skin improvements and a money refund. Central Pharmacy, L.J. Williams.
Beata Record Helena reports the October just passed was warmer than any October in 22 years. The mean temperature for the month was 50.8 degrees.
A man believed to be John Logan, wanted for the Wagner train robbery, was arrested Tuesday in St Louis according to a dispatch. The suspect's identity was still unconfirmed at press time.
An old advertisement claims Lane's Tea cures stomach and bowel issues and improves breath when taken at night. It touts a price of 250 and 60c for an 8 package supply and lists L. J. Williams as the seller.
Great Falls Mrs. George Melville denies reports that she witnessed her father J. O. Hunter commit the murder of H. O. Walbridge her former husband. She remains convinced he may have carried out the crime.
Ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for sick and nervous headaches claiming they purify blood and improve health. Sold by City Drug Store with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee noted as not cured.
From Coppersville Michigan comes word of a pleasant tasting liquid that eases coughing at night and promises cure of coughs and colds. Mrs H Himelburger endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as a family remedy used for generations. Guaranteed bottles 60 cents and one dollar at City Drug Store trial bottles free.
Great Falls reports a hard fought football game last Saturday between Butte High School and Fort Shaw Indian School ending without any scoring. Both teams battled fiercely for every yard with strong defense and stubborn resistance.
An ad asserts Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets cure heartburn and indigestion with immediate relief for 25 and 50 cents. Separate item notes Dawson county commissioners refuse a small tax for game and fish war den. the supreme court orders them to show cause. DeWitt's Little Early Risers touted as a gentle vegetable bowel aid.
Butte Captain G S Jeans of the local national guard company fights for access to the library basement as an armory. The city has turned the space into a reading room and Jeans threatens to hold the room by force if needed.
Abraham Hare of Belleville C writes Electric Bitters are the best selling bitters in 20 years. The tonic tones the stomach liver kidneys and bowels purifies blood strengthens nerves and builds up the entire system giving new life to weak rundown people. Price 60 cents. Sold by City Drug Store.
Helena reports the state furnishing board must re advertise for bids on capitol building furnishings after the previous award to Mitchell Furnishing company was ruled irregular.
A Wheeling resident praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after severe coughing and chest pains eased following the second dose. The letter notes three bottles cured the cord and pains. the product is sold by L J Williams, a local druggist.
In Big Timber the state’s case against Obendorf for stealing twelve cattle ended with a guilty verdict after twelve hours deliberation. He received one year in the penitentiary. A Forkland Virginia merchant, Mr. J N Powell, reported his daughter injured by a nail wedge. Chamberlains Pain Balm eased the pain within five minutes and the child wore a shoe again in three days. Pain Balm advertised as antiseptic and faster healing, sold by L J Williams.
Governor J. K. Toole states he will not summon an extra legislative session to raise funds for the St. Louis exposition unless urged by a petition from lawmakers. He supports strong Montana representation but notes legislators would pay their own travel costs.
A dated health column asserts impure blood causes pale skin pimples and eruptions. It recommends remedies for weakness and a worn appearance and urges readers to try a product named Aoker.
About 50 Montana members of the Black association will attend the national convention in Chicago this year. Fully 500 Montana members are entitled to go.
An old advertisement urges letting a cold run its course but claims Kemp's Balsam cures it with a positive guarantee. It names a price of 25 cents and 50 cents, trial size free, and the seller L J Williams.
An old stage coach once used in the Black Hills and later on the Lewiston line in Billings is being repaired and fitted for use as a conveyance to the Northern Pacific and Burlington stock yards two miles north of the city.
Dr. J. H. Hanaford in the Western Plowman urges early cough treatment to arrest consumption. Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs is pitched as the proper remedy for the first cough. Large bottles priced 250 and 50 cents, sold by L. J. Williams.
The Western Labor union headquartered here follows the clash in Denver with keen interest as the dispute with the Federation of Labor unfolds.
The passage asserts beauty stems from health and vitality in women, linking pure blood to a rosy complexion and cheerful nature. It promotes Wine of Cardus as a product that strengthens organs to crown women with beauty and attractiveness.
A telegram from New Orleans lists Rueben J. Nelson alias Kid Wilson Frank Bailey W E McKernon and Charles Holmes as fugitives from Wagner Mont Montana held on suspicion of involvement in the Great Northern train robbery near Wagner on July 3. They deny ever having been in Montana.
Advertising blurb extols One Minute Cough Cure for coughs croup bronchitis and grip noting prompt action and pleasant taste. A Winchester Kentucky testimonial from O B George and a separate note from L J Williams claim rapid relief from hoarseness and croup after dosing.
Billings residents anxious over a report that one of four chaplains on a steamer bound for Manila was left on a lonely island between Honolulu and the Philippines. The note does not name the chaplain, but they fear it was their former pastor G O Stull.
A San Francisco physician Dr Sawyer writes Nerve Waste a practical guide on nervous weakness praised by the religious and secular press. The Chicago Advance credits its application with restoring health and hope, the book priced at one dollar by mail postpaid.
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