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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
2
Heavy rains in Butte and across Montana disrupt crops with August like conditions. The Big Hole area reports large herds needing winter feed as rain ruins harvests and worsens grazing. Historical records note similar weather in 1904 and 32 years earlier.
The Soo Line railroad company filed its resolution to extend into Montana and submitted articles of incorporation. Secretary of State T M Swindhurst accepted the filing, naming L K Space of Glasgow as state agent. The company reports a capital of 42000000 dollars.
Bozeman reports Thomas Miley a 45 year old carpenter from Three Forks was killed while sleeping on a trestle three miles west of Logan on the Northern Pacific main line last week. The engineer of a passenger train from Butte to Logan saw Miley attempting to rise before Miley was beheaded by the engine pilot and his body knocked into a creek fifty feet away. Miley left a wife in Canada and a brother in Wisconsin.
Fire swept the west side of Melstone’s business district last Thursday destroying the warehouse behind C. Goldstein’s general merchandise. Town firefighters and two new chemical engines fought the blaze for about two hours with heavy losses and scant insurance.
Many suffer from coughs and lung diseases forcing relocation. Dr King’s New Discovery offers relief at home for coughs colds grip croup whooping cough and sore lungs. Safe medicine with trial bottle free and money back guarantee by Potts the druggist.
The College of Montana at Deer Lodge will build a new gymnasium this fall costing 20000 dollars. A East Coast friend donated half the funds while local supporters raised the rest. The building will measure 54 by 90 feet and provide ample space for campus activities.
The ad touts Electric Bitters as essential for vigorous leaders of large enterprises, claiming health fuels success. Charles B. Allen of Sylvania Georgia reports relief from rheumatism liver trouble stomach issues and kidney derangement after four bottles. Priced at 50 cents at Potts the druggist.
Dr F A Ironside described a brazen holdup attempt in his Butte office by a supposed patient who drew a Colt and demanded cash. He escaped with less than $5 and a scarf pin, while no other valuables were taken.
A flange failed on an eastbound Great Northern freight train about two miles east of Macon causing a wreck last Friday. Five men were killed as ten cars derailed and tracks torn up for some distance.
A humorous proverb warns that small faults and neglect can lead to big trouble. The item promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick remedy for constipation biliousness indigestion or liver issues priced at 25 cents at the druggist Ports.
Maine voters swung Republican, electing William T. Haines governor over Democrat Frederick W. Plaisted. Republicans gain two congressional districts with A. C. Hinds D. J. McGillicuddy and Forest Goodwin victorious, Guernsey also winning. Legislature leans Republican. Burleigh favored for U S Senate by GOP leaders on partial returns.
Avel Tolberg and Henry Wilson of Melrose paid 42 to catch fish illegally in Silver Bow county Big Hole river using an unlawful contrivance. Deputies reported the case to Game Warden Aware in Anaconda last Friday. They were arrested last Monday and arraigned before Judge Doran in Butte. Each faced a 25 fine and 17 costs in court.
John Sager Jr a 15 year old of Butte dies after he hits a rock with a .22 rifle causing a discharge that penetrates the brain between the eyes. The incident is described as the familiar old story of not realizing a gun is loaded.
Chief Charles Sassman joins locals at meals as family travels to Unionville Missouri for a month or two. Mrs Sassman and three children left Thursday to visit her ill father there. Grandfather, who pre empted Dillon poor farm, is alive in Unionville.
John Micke a ranch hand for John Hudder was dragged by an unbroken colt Sunday and died a few hours later from injuries received near Belt Creek Great Falls authorities reported the incident and related that Micke died in the evening.
L. T. Parks of Murrayville Georgia Route 1 in his 73rd year says a single 50 cent bottle of Foley Kidney Pills cured him of kidney and bladder troubles. He reports kidney pain backache and bladder irregularities have vanished and notes the pills contain no habit forming drugs. Potts the Druggist. 1-m
W R Kent of Dillon Montana reports relief and cure from kidney trouble using Doan's Kidney Pills. He cites back pain removal after five boxes and a later minor recurrence treated successfully. Sold by Potts drugstore and everywhere for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A spectator recounts a rough fair day with a rider injured lightly after crashing through a fence on the first lap. Crowds rallied as he mounted the grandstand and received an ovation. The half mile race saw Alice Rix win, with Tash bay stallion second and Snip last. The potato race and bucking contests thrilled attendees as several riders were unseated. A gray horse toppled a rider, and optimism on bucking horses' danger lingered. Mr. Maroney planned two early flights in his flying machine if weather allowed. The fair drew strong crowds from near and far and good overall enjoyment persisted.
A Belleview Idaho fire report notes two men killed in a blaze. The story recalls Bucklin’s Arrfica Salve once used by mother or grandmother for burns boils scalds and cuts and touts its 25 cent price at Potts the druggist.
An advertisement urges homeowners to supply Devoe Paint for a guaranteed higher quality finish. It promises longer lasting results and lower costs when the painter uses the provided paint as intended, with the dealer Hughes and McCaleb offering the deal.
A large blaze struck Ocean Park near Los Angeles causing significant damage to the seaside resort. Initial reports indicate a loss nearing two and a quarter million dollars with crews fighting the flames through the night.
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