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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1917
Page
3
United States Forest Service reports Missoula district expenditures for western Montana fires at 350000 by August 21 with total season costs over 400000 and rising. Officials say 1914 fire costs 400000 and 1910 fire reached 800000, marking the largest losses in years.
E A Gerhart president of Midland Oil and Gas says another field will start drilling within a week. Blue Creek oil fields eight miles east of Billings begin operations today. A $15 000 drilling outfit has been purchased and teams and trucks are moving in. Drilling will start once equipment is in place.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Elliott of Kansas City fled on a long honeymoon but were arrested in the Great Northern yards in Great Falls. The 18 year old bride wore boyish clothes while the 21 year old groom avoided cash problems. The YWCA aided the bride with attire and job placement. The groom was released and employed. The couple plans to stay in Great Falls.
About fifty Washington lumberjacks, who had been fighting the Clear Creek fire in Idaho, declined to move to Montana to battle new blazes. They feared the transition from dry to wet states after months in Washington and Idaho.
Havre reports Wavre Natural Gas company will drill a new well immediately on John Auld’s place about two miles east of the prior well. A geologist says surface features indicate abundant gas beneath the area, but pinpointing exact drill sites within a mile is not possible. prospecting is required.
Deputy State Forester Charles Cairncross heads to Pleasant Valley to probe fires reportedly started by A. D. Stillman. Stillman faced arrest last week for setting fires and failing to prevent spread as 50 men battle flames led by A. E. Boorman of the Northern Montana Forestry association. A section of land burned and Walker Wells reports over 300 tons of hay in the blaze with some Stillman hay burned.
Buffalo flourish in the Flathead reservation with a herd of 200 under Superintendent Hodge. This year 36 calves were born, no calf loss in nine years, and the herd has steadily grown each season. Hodges notes the federal range supports the bison.
About 1000 residents sign a petition to hold a mass meeting for organizing a home defense company in Missoula and elect officers, with plans moving forward if the meeting succeeds.
Mrs. Margaret Ferguson died after falling into a water-filled basement hole at 1136 Galena Street. A leaking pipe created an 18 by 30 inch hole that filled with water. she was found an hour and a half later by neighbor Mrs. William Turner of 1125 East Galena.
Mrs. Mabel McLoughlin named by Postmaster Ed Burk to cover route No. 1 in Anaconda MT. The 32 mile valley route to Opportunity will be served three times weekly, after applications from three others were reviewed.
David Hilger of Great Falls says Lewis town Judith Basin area enjoys prime conditions and will seed more winter wheat than ever this fall. Havre residents await relief as new viaducts over the Great Northern tracks begin work, shortening access to the business district from First street to the Milk River bridge.
Julius P. Bain a prominent rancher and large landowner in Fergus and Chouteau counties entered a guilty plea in federal court to attempting to defraud the United States government. He paid a $500 fine and $207.15 in costs.
An advertising blurb promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for sudden colic or diarrhoea, claiming quick relief while awaiting a physician. Sold by City Drug Store. Ady, 1m.
An ordinance allows Northern Pacific to build a spur to the planned International Harvester site in Billings where the Yegen Brothers will erect a new building. The move designates Billings as IHs principal Montana business location.
Health ad extols Chamberlain's Tablets to ease constipation and biliousness, claiming they keep bowels regular and liver healthy to help one feel and look younger. Sold by City Drug Store with a 1m advertising notice.
Havre Montana report notes A N Parrish, a Kremlin area farmer, sent six sons John Ray Leeshen Harry Maurice and Joe to the army on the same day. The brothers have since been stationed at American Lake, highlighting one family’s wartime contribution.
The best advice is to set a good example as others imitate your quick recovery from a cold using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This remedy has a long history and strong reputation, available for sale by City Drug Store.
Judge George M. Bourquin enforces a five day limit for those failing to register under federal laws. Federal officers have held suspects pending bond or grand jury review, but the updated rule requires information to be filed before detention for misdemeanor accusations.
Charlotte LaToust of Birney was accidentally shot by her 12 year old sister Jamei at their Birney home. The girl was attempting to unload a .22 caliber rifle when it discharged striking Charlotte in the neck. Doctors say Charlotte will likely recover despite severe pain.
Local exemption board struggles with men of military age seeking permits to cross into Canada for harvest duties. Great Falls area reports show authorities not preventing crossings at the border, contradicting earlier broadcasts.
Forty eligible young men were summoned before the local draft board, but 135 failed to respond, prompting concerns about rising nonappearance. Board members convened to discuss the issue but avoided public discussion.
In the face of obstacles satisfactory progress is being made on Milwaukee's extension from Grass Range to Winnett. Delays stem from heavy traffic shipping rail material labor scarcity and other hindrances amid ongoing construction.
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers' Association offers rewards for crime convictions. Five hundred dollars is offered for the conviction of any sheep thief and two hundred fifty dollars for the conviction of any camp robber.
Notice urges readers to sharpen dies plows and harrows at Dillon Carriage Works using a Giant Wonder Disc sharp ener for high quality work at a reasonable price.
H. C Burfiend endorses Kupfer Drug Co selling a corn remedy advertised as the world’s best. Sold in Dillon, the product carries Burfiend’s recommendation as a leading treatment for corn discomfort.
Gallatin valley growers ship much stock as feed costs rise and pastures dry. Herds are pruned more closely than usual to match scarce grazing and high prices.
Constipation is common and many illnesses begin there. Keep bowels regular to avoid problems. When a laxative is needed take Chamberlains Tablets. They move the bowels improve the appetite and strengthen digestion. For Sale by City Drug Store Ady 1m.
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