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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1899
Page
8
A Herder employed by Ruby Valley Sheep Co. was shot by accidental discharge of a gun in a tent at Oliver and Morse camps on the Upper Ruby. Mr. Hurley died Thursday noon after being taken to Sheridan. The coroner's jury exonerated the camp tender responsible for the accidental firing.
The proprietors of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds have given away over ten million trial bottles and claim it has cured thousands. Callon L J Williams, a Dillon druggist, offers a free trial bottle with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar, guaranteed or refunded. A society event honored Mrs. Jno T Cox with hostess Miss Lillie M Oliver assisting, featuring enigma titled song selections and fine hospitality.
Fragment references Dr King and a product called New Life Pills with vague health claims. Text is garbled, does not specify events or verifiable details suitable for a full news item.
E P Dangan and Robi McDowell returned from Dillon to attend the annual Masonic gathering in Helena. A harmonious session disposed of business and Great Falls was chosen as next meeting site. Attendees included G T Paul, John F Bishop, and Mizpah No 18 delegates.
Idaville Indiana man J W Gardner reports Electric Bitters revived his health after liver stomach and kidney troubles and listlessness. He says the tonic improved appetite and energy, and a bottle is sold for 60 cents at Central Pharmacy with a guarantee.
At a special Dillon city council meeting last Monday Mayor Morse appointed John F. Bishop as the city’s delegate to the National Irrigation Congress to convene in Missoula next week. The mayor plans to name two more delegates if suitable attendees are found. Hon. Edwin Norris, appointed by the governor, will also attend.
Mothers of children with croup or severe colds may safely give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as it contains no opiate or narcotic. Its proven success in treating colds and croup has garnered approval across the United States and abroad. Sold by City Drug Store.
Hugh Woods of the Woods Stock company Spencer Idaho visited town on business and arranged to acquire General Joe A. Browne’s Melrose property to convert into a sheep ranch. The plan calls for about 20,000 head of sheep to be placed in the county this fall with range near Melrose.
The Dillon community honored a late Pythias member, Mr. Macklem, whose mother lives in Ohio and who came from that state 17 years ago. The funeral, under K of P auspices, was held yesterday at K P Hall and burial followed at Mountain View cemetery with many friends in attendance.
In a Sept 8 1899 statement from Comer Mountain Henry Dengler declares he has not worked for Magnet Mining Co since Dec 31 1897. He asserts 1898 claims were by default with one exception, the Magnet patent, and challenges others to prove any alleged employer money or property claims.
Sheriff T. J. Taylor and Commissioner Wm. J. Wilson of Lemhi county Idaho toured town en route to Butte to view the copper camp potential. They claim the Black Bird and Deer Creek belt could rise with eight railroads and become a leading undeveloped mineral region. Taylor reports no new authentic trace of highwaymen who held up H. J. Belling, though sightings are common in remote parks and canyons.
The public buys Cascarets at two million boxes yearly and expects three million before New Year. The advertisement claims Cascarets are the most delightful bowel regulator for year round and promises cure with druggists selling at 10c 25c and 50c per box.
Report from Central Ruby valley residents in Madison County that two dredge boats are at work on the Conrey ranch near Aldergulch canyon mouth. The Maggie Gibson, moved from Bannack last spring, yields high gold fill and visible dumps. A new boat operates slowly but is now powered to raise the ladder. hopper issues remain minor. Volunteers' reception features a city county official parade, speeches, silk standard presentation, banquet, band, lights, and a free dance. Funds aim for prudent spending to aid comrades or public good. the community celebrates returning representatives and renewed local life.
A historical ad-style notice touts Cascareta Candy Cathartio as a permanent cure for constipation with a money back guarantee if it fails. The fragment hints at a patent medicine pitch and refund offer.
Bold advert touts Cascarets candy as a purifier for the blood and liver. It claims to banish pimples boils blotches and “sickly bilious complexion” by taking Cascareta beauty for ten cents with druggists offering satisfaction guaranteed.
A reader urges care in prescription compounding and advises leaving orders with a pharmacist to ensure proper attention. The misspelled line suggests pharmacy guidance from a historical page.
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