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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1910
Page
1
Butte receives its 1910 school census data revealing a drop of nearly 3,000 pupils from 1909, with totals only 1,000 above 1900. The census had grown since 1900, and 1909 marked the highest figure in the city’s history.
To determine irrigated land in Montana and North Dakota, the census bureau opens a district office in Helena at the Union Bank and Trust building. J. Locke, irrigation engineer, heads the office.
A Hannibal Missouri letter from M Stockwell commends Foley's Honey and Tar for a severe cold that threatened pneumonia. The writer notes rapid relief after first doses and full cure with one bottle. The product is sold by City Drug Store and marketed as a safe, non opiate remedy in a yellow package.
Kalispell October 5 This year one of the finest hunting regions in the northwest will be closed to the hunter the large area included within Glacier National park. Park authorities have compelled the departure of gunning parties who found their way into old time haunts, but no arrests have been reported locally.
Helena Oct 6 The board of directors of the State Fair association decided to incorporate 125 acres adjacent to the grounds into the fair park to create a larger and better state fair next year.
Butte October report shows only one dead cow and three horses delivered to the incinerator in September, far below the usual 16 to 20 monthly. Inspector Cosgrove cites widespread feeding of dead animals to hogs by ranchers within ten miles of Butte as an established concern.
An advertorial touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for lung trouble. It claims it cured a patient in Arkansas and gained weight, urging readers to try it for coughs colds la grippe asthma croup and other lung troubles with a trial bottle offered.
Helena October 1. An audacious attempt to soar over the main range of the Rocky mountains 16 miles west of Helena for a $5,000 purse failed. The aviator, though, set an intermountain record with 20 miles flown and 7,060 feet altitude before winds knocked the craft to the ground near Fort Harrison. Propeller and braces were damaged and repairs could not be completed in time for another try.
Helena reports that Secretary Martin hopes the eighth annual state fair will balance with a small net on the receipts and expenses. He is confident but not certain, believing two of eight fairs have paid their own way.
Judge Miller Smith in the district court holds the legislative act giving the state board of park commissioners power to direct a city to levy park taxes unconstitutional. The park board had directed the city council to make the levy and the case will be appealed.
I N Regan a farmer credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with freeing him from kidney and bladder pain that kept him from work and sleep. He states the remedy completely cured him and thanks City Drug Store for the product.
Helena records show Judge E K Cheadle of Lewistown filed a nominating petition with Secretary Yoder, drawing about 3000 signatures. Only other petition received is from Judge J M Clements of Helena.
In Missoula on September 30 a derailment on the Coeur d Alene branch of the Northern Pacific at 6 00 am west of Chester killed Starr B Robertson and badly hurt Engineer Walter Owens and Brakeman C E Conners.
For more than three decades Foley's Honey and Tar has been a household favorite for coughs colds and ailments of the throat chest and lungs. Contains no opiates. 1-m City Drug Store.
Thirteen and a half tons of postal cards, 4 500 000 in the shipment, the largest ever sent into a western state at one time, were received at the Butte post office. The sub agency in Butte supplies all Montana post offices and the influx will likely be used up quickly. If spread out the cards would span from Miles City to Missoula.
An ad touts Foley Kidney Pills as containing the ingredients to tone strengthen and regulate the kidneys and bladder and to cure backache through City Drug Store.
Kalispell Sept 30 The Montana synod opened after devotional exercises led by Rev J S McCormick. Rev E J Groenveld of Butte presented a home mission report noting a near 900 member increase during the year and new churches built in every Presbytery with others planned.
Reaching the top in any calling demands a vigorous body and a keen brain. Electric Bitters is touted as the greatest health builder, purifying the blood and energizing the digestive and excretory organs. A user from Cushing claims three bottles cured kidney trouble and left him feeling like a new man. available at Potts for 50 cents.
Patrick Twohy aged 65, deputy warden at the state penitentiary for ten years, died tonight in Deer Lodge from pneumonia contracted a week earlier.
Col. T O Leary completed the city school census showing 4108 boys and girls under 21, down 161 from last year. The result surprised local readers familiar with district conditions.
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a preventive remedy that supposedly stimulates the stomach liver and bowels to avert appendicitis and relieve constipation headache biliousness chills. It credits Pott’s Drug Store with a 25 cent price.
May Britt of Council Bluffs Iowa, a divorced mother of three, came to Great Falls with Robert Bozarth after promises of marriage and everlasting affection. She gave Bozarth $700 to buy a homestead relinquishment and improve it, but Bozarth vanished with the money, leaving her and her three children penniless in a stranger country.
Helena October 1 State Treasurer Esselstyn filed September’s report with Governor Norris showing Montana’s cash balance of 640000 and bond investments lifting resources to about four million. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup advertised as a remedy for throat and bronchial issues. Potts the Druggist sells bottles at 25c 50c and 1.00.
Helena reports September receipts at the state land office totaled 30000 dollars according to Register Ray's filed report.
Letters of inquiry to the land office show strong turnout expected for the October 15 government land sale in Billings with thousands likely to attend.
An old advertisement promotes Herbine for indigestion with a burning chest and throat. The remedy claims to drive out poorly digested food, strengthen the stomach, and purify the bowels. Price is 50 cents. Sold by Potts the Druggist.
Mr. Eli Dezonrdi of Deer Lodge Montana reports two-headed lambs born on his ranch six miles south of Deer Lodge in May 1910. The remarkable lambs named Billy and Teddy were given by Mr. Dezonrdi’s daughter and the owner is a Deer Lodge County pointer who has lived there since 66.
Capt Bogardus Eli, holder of the 100 pigeons in 100 shots championship record, from Lincoln Illinois, reports kidney relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. He cites backaches and cloudy voiding before treatment and says after three bottles he feels 100 percent better. City Drug Store. I-m
In Montgomery on October 4 a Black trusted convict named Bush Withers from Henderson county camp was captured by a mob of about 400 men after confronting Mrs Hiram Stuckey of Covington county. He was tied to a stake and burned while being transported to the Anadalusia prison.
Coroner Grey Deputy Sheriff Thomas Gibb and stenographer Frank Ball arrived from Graham after an inquest over a man found in the shack of O D Annis. It was proved the remains were Annis and he died from a foul murder, quoted as the worst in the county.
Harrison Jordan longtime Whitehall resident and Jefferson county’s “grand old man” died yesterday at noon aged 85 after a month long illness. Born March 17 1825 in Jackson County Missouri he came to Alder Gulch with his family in 1864 and became a leading western figure in enterprise and achievement.
Anaconda Oct 1 Charles Lane once building inspector for Butte was killed when the automobile he drove overturned near the Eight mile house this evening. No witness to the accident.
Several ranchers report dairy cows dying after grazing on frosted alfalfa and clover. The stock bloated and died following consumption of the frosted forage, while dry grass caused no trouble. Twenty five dairy cows were lost in this incident near Twin Bridges.
Neuralgia of the face shoulder hands or feet requires a powerful remedy. Ballard's Snow Liniment penetrates flesh to relieve suffering and restore normal conditions. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Potts the Druggist.
Reports say 34 people were killed and 26 injured when two Illinois Traction interurban cars crashed head on at Dickerson curve two miles north of Staunton Illinois. Both trains were speeding as they met on the curve at the foot of a hill.
Carson City Nevada reports that gambling houses are closed for the first time in 50 years after the legislature bans gambling effective October 1. The action enforces statewide prohibition and marks a historic shift in Nevada's gaming laws.
Lewistown October 3 The jury convicted Edward Mitchell camp tender of assault in the first degree for shooting Hall Irwan camp tender for J D Wait. The penalty was fixed at the maximum ten years in prison.
An old advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the supreme remedy for cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eye cold sores chapped hands and piles. Only 25c at Pott's Drug Store.
Wilbur Huffman a visiting bookkeeper from Lewistown who had lived with his sweetheart Cora Winston in Butte for four weeks died by his own hand this morning. Rumor says a quarrel with Winston at the A B C dance hall preceded the tragedy.
Denver Colorado October 3 General Nelson A Miles retired United States Army arrived here today and voiced the opinion that the aeroplane rather than the navy may soon take the lead in coast defense replacing the navy as the principal guard along the shores.
Helena October 1 The Montana State Fair closes with a record week attendance around 40 000 and approximate betting ring total of 200 000 Entries in all divisions except livestock exceed prior fairs and overall exhibition quality surpasses earlier events.
Twenty U S Navy sailors died when a whaleboat with over 40 men capsized while returning to their ship from shore leave in the Hudson River early Sunday. The barge was being towed by a steam Me.
Helena residents report a freak lamb birth described as twins sharing one head. Farm observers say the unusual lambs appeared at a local ranch and drew curiosity from neighbors and livestock men.
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