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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
3
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In Dillon and vicinity, all evening services at the M E church start half an hour earlier. The Baptist church shifts evening services to 7 30 for fall and winter. Dr J Schwartz, a young physician, was in town visiting his brother in law Emil Timer.
An old medical patent advert promises relief with Onsearets Candy Cathartic for 10 or 25 cents and refunds money if it fails. A Shakespeare recital at the Normal school drew a slim crowd. Mark F. Poindexter returns to Chicago to resume studies at Northwestern University. Mrs. W O Metzel returns from Stevensville visit. the Metzels are keeping house on Atlantic street in a Cowan residence.
Rheumatism neuralgia and other painful afflictions are touted as easily cured by Ballard's Snow Liniment now that science explains pain. It claims to heal strains cuts bruises stiff joints and contracted muscles by penetrating to the bone and providing near immediate relief. The dealer, L. J. Williams, guarantees the product at 50 cents.
Local residents and travelers drop by Dillon this week including Mrs. Oy Bythher and Mrs. A Beardalea from Dell. King from the Lembi agency and Duke Gist, a well known figure, were seen in town. Mrs. Clara Chapman and children expect to return for Christmas. Lucy R Grannis improves after a Butte visit. Miss Lucy Ford resumes studies at the State Normal with brother Lou to follow after Christmas.
An advertisement promotes Cascar ets Candy Cathartic as a guaranteed cure with money back offer. The Baptist parsonage hosts a free reception at 8 PM themed around The Dillon Daily Dumpling. Local notes report Joel G. Shannon purchasing the Selway ranch near Bedrock and moving his family, and Geo. L. Paris with his sheep band has relocated, prompting community regret in Dillon.
Advert says worms rob children's strength and growth. Describes pale, irritable symptoms and poor sleep. Promotes White's Cream Vermitage as a prompt, safe, certain remedy that kills worms and restores vitality. Warns against imitations and lists price and seller L. J. Williams.
D B Noble age unknown died September 20 at his Nobleville home Madison County Montana after a brief illness. Born March 13 1822 in New York he married Minerva Peat in 1846. Six of their seven children survive with four present at his bedside and two living in Iowa. Noble spent most of his life among pioneers in laws Colorado and Montana living a life guided by order and morality and deep personal piety. Daughters Mrs T B Oraver and Mrs James Selway accompanied remains to Edgewood Iowa for interment.
An advertisement touts Discareta Candy Cathartic as a pleasant digestible remedy said to cleanse the system and aid kidneys liver and bowels. It claims to cure headaches fever constipation biliousness and diaper colds and markets boxes priced at 59 cents with a guarantee by druggists.
Max Lauterbach runs a large sheep dipping vat in the region with 8,000 sheep in his care. The vat measures 80 feet long 60 inches high and 8 inches wide at the base widening to 20 inches at the top. Steam heats the solution and maintains a uniform temperature for efficient dipping.
An unreadable ad copy touts a cure for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles. It asserts rapid relief and inflammation reduction with claims of physician endorsement and prompt medical results.
Beaverhead county seats Dillon Montana is described as a budding city with rich but undeveloped mineral lands. The piece touts agriculture ranching and grazing potential, a state normal school, a strong high school, churches, secret orders, clubs, a public library, water works and electric lighting. It highlights lodging, shopping, and ample room for rancher expansion and new residents arriving for opportunities in mining and commerce.
The Vipond Copper Company led by A. G. McIntyre James Sloane and R. L. Clinton holds four Upper Wise River claims near Hecla mine about three miles away. The Cordwood claim shipped five cars of ore with return values of 180 7 10 ounces silver and 88 10 copper. A 150 foot tunnel with crosscuts reaches 80 feet below surface. The plan calls for 11 workers and surface improvements including cabins and fencing on several hundred acres with good water supply. Divided shipping point is Divide on the Oregon Short Line.
An old ad promotes Cascareta candy as a cure for constipation. It claims permanent relief for 10 cents with a 250 count option and promises refunds if no cure is achieved.
Mrs Amelia Davis widow of the late Capt J H Davis died at her home in Virginia City Montana last Sunday evening around 10 oclock Born in Indiana November 10 1840 she came to Montana in 1888 and later married Capt J H Davis Survivors include daughters Mrs James Cowan and Mrs Olive Wiles and son Arthur Davis all residents of Madison County
An old advertisement touts HERBINE as a harmless vegetable remedy to regulate the liver purify the blood and restore energy. It claims rapid relief from constipation biliousness jaundice headache indigestion back pain chills and fatigue with a 75 cent price and free trial bottles at L J Williams.
Thomas Roe of Dillon purchased 40 acres adjoining the Stevensville townsite from J. E. Daugherty. The transaction is reported by the Hamilton County correspondent of the Inter Mountain.
Thousands seek relief for catarrh and cold in head with Fly's Dream touted as highly meritorious. A trial size costs 10 cents from Ely Bros at 56 Warren St New York City. The balm is promoted as effective for severe catarrh, with users noting noticeable relief.
The Salt Palace built from Great Salt Lake brine crystals stands as the West’s most novel enterprise with a crystal main building and a Midway Plaisance. Hagenback’s Great Wild Animal Show and the fastest bicycle track draw crowds while the Rio Grande Western Line offers stopovers, Pullman cars, and dining for travelers through Salt Lake City.
Attend College This Year Grand Island Business and Normal College invites educated youths to enroll. The fourteen year old institution offers business normal and shorthand courses with low board at 1.50 per week and one year grace on tuition. Catalogs available by mail. Address 3052.
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