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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1912
Page
2
Eugene Browne, ten year old son of Editor and Mrs C. Hewitt Browne of the Sheridan Forum, died after a revolver exploded while he handled a damaged cartridge. He was interred at Sheridan cemetery beside his parents and siblings.
Advert says thousands suffer lung diseases across the country and many move to milder climates. It promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a safe home remedy for coughs colds grip croup whooping cough and sore lungs. Trial bottle offered free with guaranteed purchase. Potts the druggist.
Annual meeting of the Association of Montana Postmasters held in Great Falls last week. Deer Lodge will host next year’s gathering. Officers chosen: I. S. Eldred president Ed Beaumont secretary W H Harper first vice president Don E Schanck second vice president Albert Pfauss third vice president L V Bogg fourth vice president George W Crane fifth vice president. They report a very helpful and interesting session.
Promotes Electric Bitters as essential for busy executives to stay healthy. Claims four bottles cured rheumatism liver stomach and kidney issues. Char. B. Allen of Sylvania Ga attests to strong recovery. Available at Potts' drugstore for 50 cents.
A destitute widow described how 15 boys aged 12 to 15 set fire to her home. Her husband tried to extinguish the blaze on the roof but was overpowered then menaced with a rope to lynch him. The boys confessed.
T L Parks of Murrayville Georgia Route 1 in his 73rd year reports a complete cure of kidney and bladder trouble after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He states the pills contain no habit forming drugs and credits Potts the Druggist for the supply.
Helena reports the mine rescue teams will hold a five team exhibition at the state fair. Four teams from the state and one from Washington will demonstrate rescuing workers from smoke water and live wires and treating injuries.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. King s New Life Pills as easy safe and sure for constipation biliousness indigestion or liver derangement. It promises quick results and lists a price of 25 cents.
Missoula district forester Silcox plans to take a large sheep grazing tract out of use to provide pasture for 30,000 elk now in Yellowstone Park. He warns that without protection at least 5000 elk may be slaughtered this year.
Helena dispatch reports state stock inspectors noting unusually high live stock shipments this season. Officials urge orderly movement and compliance with regulations to safeguard growers and buyers during peak demand and seasonal transport.
Prof Campbell’s lectures on arid region farming will be delivered at two addresses on September 24 and 25 at the State Pair grounds. Montana ranchers are expected to hail these teachings as highly beneficial to arid western lands.
Butte obituary notes Robert Farmer long time resident and property owner in the city and Madison county died early this week at 57. Born in Ottawa he lived in Montana about 32 years and left a wife and three sons.
Noah S. Wood of the Buffalo ranch near Ravalli and formerly Dillon will display his Montana grown vegetables at the State Fair. The collection includes nearly every variety raised in the state, produced on a dry land farm.
Helena Fanny Sperry of near here won the $1000 prize and world championship in the women’s broncho busting contest at Calgary Alberta recently. Miss Sperry rode straight up without hobbling stirrups and stood alone as the only contestant to do so.
A new civic league started in Bozeman last week with lectures planned. The group names Rev. G. G. Bennett as president and R. J. Cunningham as secretary treasurer.
Local brief notes record visits and travels of residents including H. T. Poindexter in Butte and John F. Bishop family plans to Twin Bridges for the Madison County Fair. Other items mention trips to Salt Lake City, Big Hole basin vacations, Beaverhead State Fair preparations, and notes on motor accident recovery and fair prize results.
Senator Bourne outlines the new parcels post law effective January 1 with mailable limits up to 11 pounds and 72 inches combined length and girth. Flat rate one cent per ounce up to four ounces, then stepped rates by weight and zone, and possible insurance and delivery collection. Moose Jaw reports a severe hailstorm damaging crops by about one third.
Dr. Sadler estimates about 80 million dollars in wages are lost yearly due to colds. Lost time means lost earnings and doctoring is costly. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised to stop coughs heal and soothe irritated air passages. Potts the Druggist sells it.
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