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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
2
Grace Feighan, 22, was found dead in room 15 of the Elva block on Colorado Street at 9 am yesterday. A three ounce vial labeled poison lay near the bed and carbolic acid traces marked her lips and cheeks. The affair stemmed from believed unrequited affection for a man she admired in Butter.
In Butte on September 14 Mrs. Thomas Bosanko, driven by seven months of illness, took two ounces of carbolic acid and died an hour later. She leaves six children, with Spildeen all living in the area.
An advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder disease in all forms and strengthens kidneys to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes if taken promptly at City Drug Store.
A meeting of the Lumber Manufacturers' association of Western Montana passed resolutions asking political candidates to refrain from bringing liquor into lumber camps during campaigns. Copies will be sent to all candidates urging observance due to reported damage from this practice in other campaigns.
Ten businesses in St Regis downtown were destroyed by a noon fire in Missoula. The total loss is estimated at 17000 with no insurance due to lack of fire protection and insurers declining risk.
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills after years of use. The ad claims they remove kinks from stomach liver and bowels without fuss or friction and are guaranteed satisfactory at Potts drug store.
Anaconda hosts the Montana synod of the Presbyterian church gathering three days next week with the opening session on September 24 at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. Bancroft of Butte.
A grocer promises customer refunds if Ske Schilliing's Best coffee fails to satisfy. The notice advertises quality assurance and emphasizes the seller will return money to dissatisfied buyers.
In Butte this morning Judge Lynch received the will of H L Frank dated twenty five years ago when he was 32. Though regarded as a millionaire the estate is valued at about 200000 dollars, and probate proceedings proceed.
Helena officials expect selecting a site within a week or ten days for an overall factory. About fifty machines will operate, with manufacturing to start around November 1 and an investment of about $25,000 in the enterprise.
Foley s Honey and Tar promises immediate relief for asthma in worst stages and claims a cure if taken early. Smarty Drug Store.
Articles of incorporation for the Billings and Cooke City Railway company were filed in Helena. The capital stock is $2,000,000 and the firm is authorized to build a railway from Billings to Cooke City via Yellowstone Carbon Sweet Grass and Park counties.
J C Goodwen of Reidsville North Carolina says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a severe leg ulcer after a few applications and left no scar. The advertisement guarantees relief for piles sores and burns and lists Potts' drug store as a seller at 25 cents.
Miss Olive May Gwynne returned from Europe and wed Dr. Arthur Whitemore in a quiet Butte ceremony at Rev. F N Gwynne's home. The couple departed on the North Coast Limited for Yellowstone and will reside with Miss Gwynne's father in Houghton Michigan after October 15.
The Plains inquiry into the Olive wreck concluded with a verdict of criminal negligence against Telegraph G A Mitchell Dispatcher H J Keeley E M Ringer and the Northern Pacific Railroad company. Five men died in the incident.
Mr John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports a lasting cure for his annual winter cough. After trying many remedies he used a 50 cent bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery, which banished the cough and again this season produced the same result. Sold with guarantee at Potts’ drug store priced 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
Local hunters in the Beartooth range about 20 miles from Helena confirm longstanding rumors of a new breed of goats in the area. The sightings prompt interest from residents and wildlife observers in September.
Two years after goats grazed in the area were freed due to owner disputes they wandered into the hills and became wild. This year hunters report observing kids resembling Angora and mountain goats, wilder than both species. They are believed to be progeny of Angora and Rocky Mountain stock.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with curing his kidney and bladder troubles after failing to improve with other doctors. He reports improvement after the second bottle and full cure after five bottles, then passing a life insurance examination. City Drug Store sells Foley's Kidney Remedy.
Butte dispatch reports Kid Royal, famed as the region’s most notorious horse, captured in Manhattan after escaping three sheriffs. The animal had previously led Montana officers on a 200 mile pursuit with two posses during a month long chase.
An official of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway states a Roundup to Billings branch will be built. The plan likely includes a Billings to Yellowstone park line via Stillwater valley to connect with the Billings and Cooke City electric road.
P. J. Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago describes Electric Bitters as a tonic that greatly strengthens his feeble mother. He notes marked flesh gain and insomnia relief, with overall health improvement. The remedy targets stomach liver and kidney issues and is sold at Potts' drug store for 50 cents under a guarantee.
Helena Sept. 16 The state board of railroad commissioners asked Albert J. Galen attorney general to sue Great Northern Railway for alleged violation of the dinkey caboose law enacted at the recent legislative session. Exact forum not yet decided but Lewis and Clarke or Cascade counties are possible venues.
C D Wilson announces rapid growth in the railway mail service on this division creating about 10 vacancies. A special exam will select eligibles with salaries from 800 to 1600 dollars and an age limit of 18 to 35 years.
An advertisement urges readers to take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once if they suspect kidney trouble in a child or adult. Warns delaying can lead to Bright's disease or diabetes and promotes purchase at City Deve Store.
A Montana post in Dillon lists numerous uncalled letters remaining at the office up to date. If not claimed within 30 days, items will be sent to the Dead Letter Office in Washington D C. Posted September 11 1908 and includes many names such as Bert Baker Mrs M Brown Harry Brown James Conway and others. Postmaster Grace Lamont signs the notice.
To those afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble backache rheumatism pinules for the kidneys brings relief in the first dose Hundreds of people testify to their remarkable healing and tonic properties 30 days trial one dollar They purify the blood For sale by Potts the Druggist September 3 month
The Williams brothers convert an old Murray sheep camp into a lush garden beside the Beaverhead River. They plan a dammed springs lake to stock 15 000 to 20 000 trout and open a private pond for visitors at a set price. They also build a pigeOn house to supply Dillon with squabs and may expand to serve Butte.
Australian birds lay eggs in black sand to absorb heat and choose nests near hot volcanic springs. Mound builders construct vast earthen nests up to eighteen feet high and thirty feet in diameter where eggs hatch.
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