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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1909
Page
2
William J Vigare a native of Augusta Virginia killed himself by drinking strychnine in whiskey. His body was found on rim rocks three miles from Billings after leaving a letter saying further sight was useless and requesting burial for medical students for dissection use.
Lewistown reports an unprecedented demand for sheep, especially yearlings to S-year-olds. Prices rise from five to six dollars, yet buyers still outpace supply as the market tightens.
Dr King New Life Pills are promoted as vitalizing every organ and building brain and body. Testimonial from J A Harmon of Sizemore West Virginia praises them as the best pills he ever used. Available for 25 cents at Potts, the Druggist. 1-m
Figures from J J Ryan show Montana railroads taxed on 48 422 848 valuation this year up from 36 000 000 last year with main line mileage 3818 and sidetracks 1130. Great Northern surpasses Northern Pacific in total mileage due to Billings & Northern construction.
Frank Disberry of Kelliher Minnesota credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with preventing life altering damage after a terrible knee cut. The remedy is touted as infallible for wounds and burns and is advertised as a cure for various skin ailments with a 25 cent price at Potts the Druggist.
Helena October 27 the army will open two additional recruiting offices in Montana joining the existing unit in Helena. Most enlistees are skilled laborers with construction backgrounds and the new offices will be in Great Falls and Livingston to attract experienced men.
Helena October 24 The state Game Warden reports a rapid rise in licenses with 45 000 issued this year for hunting and fishing in Montana. The prior annual high was 20 000, indicating a substantial growth in outdoor activity.
An ad promoting Chamberlain's Salve as a remedy for chapped skin on hands or face and for sore nipples, burns, and scalds. Sold by Potts the druggist.
reports of large potato yields in Madison County prompt farmers to speak out. H F Noyd claims the county’s banner crop at 2706 sacks from 15 acres while C L Utley says he produced 99 sacks from a small patch using only two sacks of seed.
Twin Bridges Oct 24 The Pageville school district approves a $1500 bond for a new building. The structure will stand on land owned by J. M. Page, a short distance south of the former building site burned weeks ago.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York reports long standing indigestion torpid liver constipation and nervous debility. After using Electric Bitters twelve bottles restored health and vigor enabling daily business. The medicine is praised as infallible for stomach liver bowels blood and nerves.
Billings October 24 Daniel Foley a farm hand was convicted of a statutory crime and sentenced to five years in prison yesterday morning He claimed intoxication at the time of the offense.
In Missoula on October 25 an affidavit contradicting Edward N Barrill’s statement that Dr Cook did not reach Mt. McKinley’s summit was obtained by Dr Cook’s attorneys from C. G. Bridgford, formerly Barrill’s real estate partner in Hamilton, Montana.
Ry Kluger of 1060 Virginia Ave Indianapolis reports kidney trouble left him nearly unable to walk but four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cleared his complexion cured back ache and irregularities. He now attends to business daily and urges others to use the product after doctors failed. City Drug Store stocks it.
Butte reports the sudden death of A J Davidson at Pocatello due to heart failure. He directed Sota Nae company where Senator W A Clark serves as president. J K Heslet is vice president and treasurer. Davidson was a prominent Montana citizen and his loss will shock the state.
A testimonial from Dr Geo More of Black Jack North Carolina extols Dr Kings New Discovery as a universal health enhancer. It claims the product kills germs cures colds grippe and influenza stops coughing heals inflamed bronchial tubes and lung hemorrhages with a trial bottle offer and guarantee.
Helena October 26 Health statistics from the September bulletin of the department of public health show the state board of health is reducing deaths from communicable diseases like typhoid and measles. In the past month 238 persons died, down from 321 last September. Births exceeded deaths by 181 with 286 boys and 259 girls, totaling 545.
A health notice urges mature readers to eat only what is needed to repair waste and stay warm, linking excess food to stomach, rheumatic, and kidney problems. It recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and notes availability from Potts, the Druggist.
Miles City reports a cave in on Tongue river rocks during school recess. Leo Brusch and four other children died while a fifth child, Joseph Brusch, was buried to his neck but survived after teacher Miss West freed him. The disaster halved the local school attendance to eight.
Miss H. E. Bell of Wausau Wisconsin writes that after severe back pains sleepless nights and headaches she found relief after a few doses. Two bottles cured her and she recommends Foley's Kidney Pills as quick acting. City Drug Store carries them.
Helena October 26 Governor Norris today received a letter from Attorney General outlining a plan to bring a federal suit against the state of Montana.
General Wickersham signals intent to sue the state to recover 11 000 acres in northern Lewis and Clark county claiming unclaimed status under the Carey act. The governor calls for further investigation and challenges key points of the special agent report as incorrect in important particulars.
Helena Oct 26 1909 A Montana estimate by G A Bailey Montana manager of the McCaul Dinsmore company organizer of 17 grain elevators in the state shows grain production up twenty five percent over 1908.
Louis Boon of Norway Michigan says three bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar cured his son’s severe cough and helped a neighbor’s son recover from a cold after doctors had given up. City Drug Store endorses the remedy as safe and certain.
A one day strike by the Switchmen's union threatened to halt Washoe smelters in Anaconda and close Amalgamated Copper mines in Butte. Superintendent Jones received an ultimatum demanding restoration of pay for the noon hour. After a noon conference with General Superintendent John Gillie, the demands were granted and workers returned to duty.
Alexander Wilson aged 28, longtime Anaconda resident, took an overdose of bromide yesterday afternoon and died late yesterday evening. Police and coroner investigations are planned to determine any underlying factors.
Foley's Honey and Tar clears air passages and soothes throat irritation. It claims to stop the cough, heal inflamed lungs, and expel the cold. Refuse substitutes. only genuine in yellow package at City Drug Store.
St James Episcopal at Corner Washington and Glendale offers Holy Communion at 11 on the first and third Sundays and at 7 on other Sundays. Morning prayer at 11, Evening prayer at 7 30, and Sunday school at 9 45 with Rev S D Hooker as rector.
Helena on November 8 Miss Lottie Rumsey secretary and Mrs Bessie Marshall Whitcomb president of the Society of Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers issue a call for a Helena meeting to stir more enthusiasm. All children of pioneers who came to Montana before December 31 1868 are eligible for membership with many eligible yet unsigned.
The Presbyterian Church at corner Pacific and Glendale invites parishioners to morning worship at 11 o clock Sabbath school at noon Christian Endeavor at 7 p m and the evening service at 7 30 o'clock led by Rev Dr A B Martin, pastor.
Low mass at 8 and high mass at 10 30 on first and second Sundays each month. Fourth Sunday includes low masses at 8 and 10 30 with Sunday school after the late mass. Evening devotions at 7 30. First, second and fourth Sundays at Dillon. third Sunday at Lima and Melrose alternately. Rev D Forgzy, Pastor.
A 1908 Yale University study by Professor Fisher is cited praising Quaker Oats as the top value food for laborers and families. It claims oats nourish without heavy digestion and boost work output, with large family package options including or excluding china dishes.
In 17th century England officials enforced etiquette with fines for calling someone a liar and for swearing. A first offense penalty rose with status from 3s 4d for inferiors to 30s for a lord, while repeated offenses received reductions.
Bolivia, famed for silver and guarded gold deposits, faces high extraction costs. A seventeenth century Indian near La Paz allegedly found a native gold mass shattered from a mountain by lightning. Political strife and internal conflicts hinder development of wealth.
Rev F E Dodds pastor announces a full day of worship with Sunday school at 10, morning service at 11, class meeting at noon, Epworth League at 7 30 pm, and evening service at 7 30 pm Also the first Sunday features a sacred concert and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 pm.
Rev. F. A. Colver pastor leads Sabbath school at 10, worship and preaching at 11, adult Bible class at 12 15, and evening services at 7 30. Corner Idaho and Se Bree streets hosting all members.
Willam H. Sullivan of Butte Montana testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his lumbago and back pains after years of suffering. He says the remedy restored his kidneys to normal and freed him from misery. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for United States Remember the name Doan's.
At Harbin on October 26 Prince Hirobumi Ito was killed as he acknowledged a crowd at Asaitsagan railway station. Police identified a Korean assassin in the vicinity, who with two companions declared a conspiracy against the former resident general of Korea over alleged Korean tyranny.
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