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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1906
Page
2
The Billings opera house was totally destroyed by fire last Saturday. The blaze started inside and flames burst from windows before the alarm. Estimated loss about 15000 dollars, partially insured. Cause likely electrical wiring though some blame incendiarism.
Fort Benton welcomed Hon. Charles N Pray back from Helena with a large reception and an overwhelming ovation. The Chouteau county attorney, recently named as the Republican congressional nominee at the state convention, drew a memory-loving crowd and sparked one of the town’s largest ever gatherings.
Early Sunday a masked highwayman shot Butter Policeman Joseph Freshman near Main street and Maryland avenue. Freshman aimed for his revolver, was struck in the abdomen, and fell. Four more shots were fired, three injuring him as he lay on the sidewalk. He died at St. James hospital about seven o'clock after lingering for nearly three hours.
Phillipsburg Kansas resident Sam Kendall endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a quick cure for burns boils sores and wounds. The ad claims relief for a wide range of ailments and highlights a 25 cent price at R L Riley's Drug Store with a guarantee.
The Woman's club adopted resolutions condemning the painting on the bluffs north of Billings. County authorities were urged to act and ordered the work stopped with the completed portion to be removed.
Billings awarded damages in district court for land taken for railroad yards near Laurel. Lucius Nutting received 165 dollars per acre for 96 acres plus 8500 for improvements and 4000 for damages to remaining land. H L Richardson was paid 140 dollars per acre for 22 acres used and general damages.
Mrs. Mary H Walters of Columbus Ohio describes extreme weakness from medicines and starvation prior to using Electric Bitters. She reports immediate improvement and a complete cure, calling it the best health tonic on earth and noting a 50 cent price guaranteed by R L Riley Druggist.
Kalispell reports a Saturday freight wreck on the Great Northern near Cut Bank killed five men. The victims include Hugh McElroy of Kalispell forest ranger Dick Vaughn locomotive engineer Tom Dilton roadmaster and a brakeman identified only by name.
Livingston police arrested Thomas McDonald and Joe Schroeder on Saturday morning for passing counterfeit money. The pair resisted arrest during a violent struggle, a revolver discharged unintentionally, the bullet tearing through a plate glass window and narrowly missing a bystander.
Ailment relief claim for Chamberlain's Pain Balm with a testimonial from Luke Lagrange of Orange Michigan. After three weeks of plaster remedies, a bottle and two applications cured his bad back. For sale by R L Riley Druggist.
City council adopts plan to limit licenses as saloons close. last week 17, now 15 after two more closings due to lease expirations. ordinance will be amended to match the reduced cap. plan backs by public opinion.
A Rochester advertises Acker's Blood Elixir claiming to purify impure blood and cure diseases like scrofula and syphilitic poisons. The copy stresses symptoms such as headaches fever pimples and loss of appetite and offers a positive guarantee on every bottle.
Benjamin Thompson, a lifelong Wisconsin native and Montana resident since 1863, died at his Madison valley home Wednesday morning after a two year illness. He was 73 and had crossed the plains with a large party, reaching Virginia City via the Wind River trail amid several encounters with Indians.
A short health notice extols gorilla lungs and oral guidance on breathing. Mrs. Ora A. Stephens of Port Williams Ohio credits Dr. King's New Discovery with stopping a two year cough and curing suspected consumption. Trial bottle offered free. Guaranteed by a local druggist.
The state People's Party convention in Butte Wednesday night nominated J. H. Calderhead of Helena for representative in Congress. No associate justice of the supreme court was nominated.
Notice to the People of Dillon declares N S Wood again operates a portable wagon for baggage express and light freight to and from the depot and city areas including the Normal college. He emphasizes coal-free, clean wagons and sells stove wood and dry kindling. Orders left at Deputy's Meat Market or Tribute Store receive prompt attention.
The Judith basin’s large sheep outfits shrink as settlers arrive in Feg gus county Montana. About 150000 head have been sold and removed from the county, making it unlikely the area will again sustain former banner sheep herds.
A Montana hotel hosts a lively party in honor of Beaverhead county guests. Dancers relive youth with grand march, Virginia reel, and lively tunes like Turkey in the Straw. Attendees from Beaverhead include J. F. Bishop, Joe Shing berger, Phil Lovell, M. Nyhart, Barney Hughes, and Wm. Roe.
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