06 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
1
A local ad promotes a selection of sterling silver including flatware, barer wear sets, buckles, bracelets, pins, and knocke decorations. It touts perfect satisfaction in spectacles fitting and watch repairs with guaranteed precise fitting at no extra cost. Call to view, try on, and get reasonable prices.
Special correspondence from Lima reports Edwin Halverson married Miss Bidona Reiser of Salt Lake City on September 14. Rancher J A Judah’s ranch now led by Chas Anderson after moving from railroad work. Big Hole cattle herd driven through Lima. crops hurt by frost but above county average. A T Kellum gravely ill with heart trouble improving. Attorney Willis seen between trains. Volunteers' Reception plan to honor returning soldiers, with a large railroad rush likely to affect attendance. Beaverhead County residents urged to greet and entertain the brave troops.
A nostalgic schoolroom vignette recalls a window tug of war over air flow as Wilbur’s seat demands keep the window closed. Separately, James Reed injures his leg on ice and heals after using Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, a favored remedy cited by local merchants.
Mr. Dawson arrives with Onde Gravelle Irvie's wagon from Butte while Mr. Estey visits the Burtch family from Upper Wisconsin Creek.
A Sunday evening wagon runaway near Barstow left Lew E. Pendleton unconscious after he struck his head on the ground. Miss Eva Jardine had only minor bruises. The incident occurred as a team frightened and bolted near their home.
A Philadelphia resident recounts a dramatic recovery after severe jaundice symptoms. He says three doctors gave up, then a friend recommended Electric Bitters. After three weeks of use he improved dramatically and believes the remedy saved his life. Bottle price is 50 cents at L. J. Williams' drug store.
The notice touts Dr King New Life Pills as a potent health booster with sugst-coated globules that convert weakness to strength and energy to mental power. Priced at 25 cents per box, it lists Central Pharmacy Lakerville Mont as seller and mentions local weather and personal notes amid the ad.
Local residents report visits and moves across the canyon area. Mrs. J R Hadley and Mrs L Oh of Odel Creek called on Fat Pete and other Indians. Benj Taylor of Granshopper shopped poultry for Bonacoord market. Mrs Royal Dingley of Clark's Canyon leaves for hot springs near Bannack. Various Dillon residents and ranch activity noted with threshing plans and cattle-market chatter.
Min Yong Whou the new minister to Washington from Cores speaks Ha ish. The Queen of Roumania Carmen Sylva has completed her first play A Pair of Shoes. Princess Beatrice is England’s top photo collector with thousands of photographs stored. Sultan loves Switzerland as it sends no ambassador to Constantinople. General Stanton recalls a Washington Army and Navy club tale about a lonely morning and a waiter’s quip.
J. R. Hawkins, superintendent of the Detroit and Lima Northern railroad, meets a wary hobo on the Pennsylvania line. The traveler offers help and line tips before Hawkins, in a calm reply, offers a ride and his card. The hobo pockets the card and departs toward Jamestown to catch the Erie.
A man seeks a straw hat for his son and offers ten cents. A merchant counters with a fifteen cent hat and a boast about bulk pricing at ten cént each, hinting at a larger deal with a playful, if garbled, close.
City council meets with most members present and approves new flag pole, street fencing, and alley deed offers. The judiciary rejects Herman Meisner's $5 250.50 claim for sidewalk injuries, while police/court operations report fines and arrests. News covers treasurer balance, license and fine receipts, and plans for street sign boards and crosswalk repairs ahead of winter.
Chief Engineer James O Melveney of the Oregon Short Line railroad was killed in his private office by Capt. Frederick J Mills. Mills, ex-Second United States Volunteer Engineers, fired three shots to the head as O Melveney sat in a revolving chair. The murder follows alleged intimacies cited in a confession by Mrs Mills.
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard Street Philadelphia reports Dr King's New Discovery cured her hacking cough after years of failure with other remedies. She praises the relief, noting chest pain vanished and sleep returned. Trial bottles free at Central Pharmacy. bottles priced 50 and 1.00, guaranteed.
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