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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1909
Page
2
Prof. Dale found the body of Thomas Harding a Mackinack North Dakota young man about 20, near a pasture fence on hills north of Culbertson Montana. A chest wound between the third and fourth ribs caused instant death. No clue to the murder has been found.
Helena reports October assay receipts rising by over 14000 from last October. Montana totals reached 173703.64, up from 159716.45 a year earlier. Chouteau leads, Fergus second, Madison third in state rankings.
Wm Upchurch of Glen Qak Oklahoma was banished from home seeking mountain air to cure a two year severe lung cough. After six months back pain and death slowed him until he tried Dr Kings New Discovery using six bottles. It is praised as a cure for coughs colds hoarseness and other lung issues and sold with trial bottles.
The Rocky Boy band of Chippewa Indians camping near Helena will be moved within 10 days. Alloting Agent Armstrong announced the order to relocate to Valley county has been rescinded. About 150 Chippewas will be moved to the new reservation, while the Cree will remain to fend for themselves. government aid will cover Chippewa needs during winter.
A Nebo Kentucky grandmother writes Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed her scalded grandson when all thought he would die. The product reputedly cures burns cuts wounds and skin eruptions and is sold for 25 cents at Pott's drug store.
Laurel reports the sugar company will issue the first beet payments on November 10 for beets delivered through October 15 and on November 20 for beets delivered through November 1. The disbursement totals about $150,000 to local growers.
More than a thousand men will work at the Wolf Creek and Hauser Lake dams within six weeks and will be kept on the projects until completion.
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as the world’s best remedy for sick and nervous headaches. Claims they purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health. Priced 25 cents at Pott’s drug store.
Helena Nov 9 The state board of prison commissioners will outfit Deer Lodge prisoners with a cadet blue uniform for inmates who obey rules. Stripes will mark refractory prisoners. The plan, endorsed by the National Prison Association, aims to improve conduct and reform.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder troubles not beyond medical reach. It asserts relief for backache and irregularities that could lead to Bright's disease or diabetes, promoting City Drug Store as the seller.
Butte crowds fill every seat as Eva Booth of the Armed Army in the United States speaks to a packed audience. The event draws men women and children, with hundreds left standing unable to attend.
The Youth's Companion article cites Sir James Crichton Browne praising oatmeal as highly nutritious for brain and muscle development. It claims oatmeal strengthens the thyroid and contributes to a sturdy, energetic populace, noting Scotland’s appetite for Quaker Oats.
Miss Booth donated profits from her lectures to each local corps, after covering her own expenses. An unusually large audience attended the event, boosting the season’s fundraising total for the corps.
Miles City reports Mrs. W. E. Savage wife of Custer county’s former sheriff shot herself yesterday morning and died an hour later. She had been ill and temporarily deranged.
An old drugstore notice certifies that druggists will refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure the cough or cold. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, and prevent pneumonia or consumption, contains no opiates, and notes the genuine product in a yellow package from City Drug Store with a substitution refusal.
Robert B Field a Montana pioneer died this morning in Townsend aged 83 He crossed the plains to Colorado in 1859 and moved to Montana from Salt Lake City in 1863 He was in the same party as Dr William Steel and A J Davidson
Don Haffee, gamekeeper at Washoe Park, was nearly killed after a buck deer charged into the corral to seize an owl, knocked him down, and trampled him in a playful yet dangerous assault.
An advertisement from Im City Drug Store touts Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy to stimulate the liver and cleanse the system, claiming it improves overall wellness and clear complexion.
N P Nelson a Missoula bartender was fined 15 dollars in police court for dabbing red pepper in a drunken man's face to wake him. Nelson said he only tried to dust pepper toward the nose but it got into the eyes and caused agony.
Anaconda sportsmen seeded Georgetown flats with wild celery and wild rice after ordering seed from the east. They plan to continue feeding the area to improve the ducks favorite foods and enhance the shooting field.
Mrs Louie Hite of Danville Illinois shares a testimonial after using Foley's Kidney Pills. She says four doctors failed to help and she was told she had two to six months to live, but now she can do her own housework and plans to tell others of the remedies benefits at City Drug Store.
Excitement rises in the Butcher Creek country about 15 miles west of Red Lodge after a petroleum strike on the properties of Thomas Cruse of Helena. Surveyors and oil enthusiasts flock to the area seeking prospects and details.
In Helena area reports indicate Cruse field workers see a large flow of oil of high quality. Leases on ground intended for drilling are being sought to develop the potential from the site and its surroundings.
Butte reports Patrick Leary a 30 year old miner was fatally shot at Cronin Leary’s saloon shortly after midnight. An unknown assailant fired five shots and escaped while five companions looked on. Police say the shooter never entered the doorway.
Mrs. James Duncan of Haynesville Maine proclaims she conquered twenty years of stomach misery and sleepless nights after trying Electric Bitters. She reports complete recovery and renewed health at seventy, recommending the remedy for indigestion loss of appetite kidney trouble and female complaints. Potts Drug Store offers it at fifty cents.
Lewistown reports 244 entries under the old act covering about 34 000 acres and 156 entries under the 320 acre law totaling about 7 500 acres. Cash receipts for October surpass $18 000.
No case on record of cough or cold resulting in pneumonia after Foley's Honey and Tar. It stops coughs and breaks up colds quickly. Refuse any but the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package. Contains no opiates and is safe and sure. City Drug Store.
The teachers' examination will be held in Beaverhead County on November 26 and 27. Teachers wishing to write should report at the public school building at 9 o'clock on the morning of the 26th. By order of the Examining Board. ALICE HERR, Co. Supt.
The Dillon Public Library remains open for distribution of books on Monday Wednesday and Saturday from 7 to 9 30 p m. Friday afternoon 4 to 6 and Saturday 3 to 6 p m also available. On Tuesday and Friday evenings the library is open to readers.
Taxes are now due and will be delinquent on the 30th day of November next thereafter at 6 oclock p m unless paid prior thereto 10 per cent will be added to the amount thereof WF Cashmire County Treasurer
The state board of examiners faces a tax levy dispute over whether 234 mills or 214 mills should apply for 1900. Attorney General Galen argues the constitution is self executing and that the 214 mill levy set by the legislature for 1909 and 1910 remains valid despite rising property values.
A Justice Department report shows the United States district court in Montana spent 96908.30 in the last fiscal year. Breakdown includes marshal salary 3500 and jury and witness fees 12772 and 31480 respectively, plus attorney, clerk, travel and prison support costs.
Washington reports Admiral C M Chester retired member of the National Geographic Society commission that passed on Peary data asserted Cook could not have reached the pole and that Peary did attain the goal He criticized Cooks sunset claim saying the sun would be high if true and noted Cook’s party would need to average 40 miles daily a pace deemed impossible publicly.
The Dillon Camp No. 9511 Masonic group meets each Wednesday evening in the L O O F hall. Members gather for fellowship and planned lodge activities.
Rev. F. E. Dodds serves as pastor with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning sermon at 11 a.m. Class meeting at 12 p.m. Epworth League at 7:30 p.m. Evening sermon at 7:30 p.m. First Sunday features a sacred concert. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p.m.
Baptist church on Idaho and Se bhree streets with Rev. F. A. Colver as pastor. Sabbath school at 10 o'clock, worship and preaching at 11, Bible class at 12:15, and evening services at 7:30.
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