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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1905
Page
2
A freight and light engine collision near Missoula Saturday killed three men after telegraph operator C Carter at Arlee failed to display the correct signal. Local authorities investigate cause and gather names of victims.
The text extols Syrup of Figs as the kinder laxative for children, noting it is preferred when in need of relief. It identifies the California Fig Syrup Co as the sole manufacturer of the true remedy and emphasizes its enjoyed use by youngsters.
Two rangers from Red Lodge captured a pony lost over a year ago in Yellowstone National Park. The animal, found with a herd of elk, was saddled but the bridle was missing, and was identified as belonging to Miss Clara Lamport.
The government fish car No. 1 visited last Saturday morning and about 50,000 trout were released into the section’s streams. William Simmons took around 20,000 to Rattlesnake Lakes while Adolph Eliel and Matt Orr planted the remainder in Blacktail Deer Creek and its tributaries.
An advertisement touts Acker's Blood Elixir as a universal cure for impure blood including scrofula and syphilitic poisons. It claims headaches and fevers vanish with purification and guarantees every bottle, signed by R. L. Riley, owner.
United States Marshal Henkel filed warrants for the arrest of eleven contractors including James Lantry and Charles E Ensign on charges of conspiracy in importing tile setters under contract. The men, some out of town, are to surrender within a day or two with bail set for preliminary examination.
Paris reports France will not proceed against Venezuela until Judge Calhoun and Ambassador Jusserand reach Washington for fuller talks. Officials note the United States holds a privileged role in South and Central America, requiring Venezuela to meet standard obligations after consultations.
Advertisement cites Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee, featuring E.W. Grove signature on each box. Also promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup for bedtime relief with 25 and 50 cent prices from Riley's Drug Store.
The big stack at the Butte Reduction works was completed on Wednesday. It stands 35 feet tall and 18 feet in diameter, claimed as the highest of its kind in the world.
L A Read of Cisco Texas writes of a bad wrist sprain from a fall. After ineffective remedies Ballard's Snow Liniment cured it quickly and he recommends it to others. Available 25c 50c and 1.00. Signed R L Riley. 1m
The Rev. Edward Mills pastor of St Pauls Methodist in Helena married Alberta May of Stevensville on Wednesday. The groom is son of Rev Jacob Mills. The couple left for a trip to Portland after the ceremony.
Mrs Wm. M. Stroud of Midlothian Texas writes on May 31 1901 that Herbine after meals prevents constipation aids digestion and improves health claiming it best for constipation bilious fever and malaria. R L Riley reports eight years of use across the family with similar benefits.
Butter F. C. Hendra foreman of Mountain View mine was instantly killed Tuesday when a descending cage struck his head as he looked down the shaft. He apparently forgot the cage was above him.
S A Brown of Bennettsville S C reports his wife suffered dyspepsia and a torpid liver until Electric Bitters restored her health and strength. R L Riley the druggist sells and guarantees them at 50c a bottle.
Rancher Uncle Billy Blair from Horse Prairie plans a strong showing at the Helena old-timers gathering next week. He predicts a lively meeting with notable turnout and discussion of local matters.
A Midland Michigan mother recounts curing her twelve year old son’s severe bowel illness with Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad claims the product even cures cholera infantum and urges following printed directions for a cure. Sold by Riley in town.
An Helena Independent item notes Associate Justice Milburn ordering Judge L L Callaway to show cause why a writ of review should not issue in J R Selway v Thomas Flynn. The dispute concerns use of Blacktail Creek waters. an injunction had been issued and Flynn was fined $50 for alleged violation. Returnable date is October 10.
The ad claims Chamberlain's cough remedy acts on nature to ease a cold. It supposedly relieves the cough aids lung function opens secretions and supports recovery. It counters colds progressing toward pneumonia with prices 25 and 50 cents. Sold by Riley the Druggist.
Al Hatton of near Jackson, long time in the Big Hole Basin, met his niece Miss Jessie Jones of Glendive in Dillon last Sunday. Hatton, now a bachelor, had been out of touch with relatives for years, and the happy reunion showed she believed he had a family.
The notice states that child health depends on worms and that White's Cream Vermifuge acts as a worm expeller and tonic to restore health and cheer. It lists a price of 25 cents and Riley's Drug Store as the seller.
An editorial style ad urges prompt action for coughs colds and chest irritation. It cites W C Barber of Sandy Level Virginia claiming cure from Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The piece promotes R L Rileys drug store selling 50¢ and $1 bottles with a free trial.
In New York on Sept 26 testimony claimed the New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company did not aid General Matos during Venezuela's revolution. Vincenti P. Leon testified he was asked to deliver 10 000 dollars to rebels, but officials refused. He says he was later discharged by General Rafferty for his involvement.
New York Sept 26 State Attorney General Mayer says only one Equitable Life Assurance director has answered in suits for an accounting of the citys funds. The lone responder claims ignorance of wrongdoing. Mayer extends the deadline for directors to answer to Oct 16.
Marshall Oil company of Marshalltown Iowa files with the Interstate Commerce Commission a complaint against freight rates on oil shipped in less than car loads. The plant operates refineries at Oil City and Warren Pennsylvania. They allege rates favor Standard Oil. Defendants include Burlington Missouri Pacific Rock Island Iowa Central Milwaukee and Union Pacific railroads.
An explosion at Joseph Speizo’s fireworks factory in Green Point destroys the plant. Speizo’s sixteen year old son Antonio is dead, his wife and two younger boys seriously injured, along with a workman. The blast rattled buildings within a mile. cause remains unknown.
Pensacola Florida September 26 twenty five new cases of yellow fever were reported to the state health officer by physicians. One death was recorded. The spread is wide across the city and hopes of stopping the outbreak before frost have faded.
Yellow fever report dated Sept 26 shows 37 new cases and 3 deaths. Totals reach 2868 cases and 370 deaths with 7 new foci. 282 cases are under treatment and 2216 have been discharged.
The document lists assigned teachers for multiple districts with several districts noting summer school only. Names include Eliza Selway in Bishop Myrtie French in Rattlesnake and Mamie McIntosh in Dell, among others.
William W. Harvey of Harpersfield fatally shot his wife Miss Marie Wallet in Geneva Ohio and then killed himself. Harvey had recently escaped from an Cleveland asylum where he was confined and was to be returned today.
Chicago September 26 President Stickney of the Great Western railroad testifying for the defense before the Interstate Commerce Commission said packers fix the freight rates for livestock and products from the Missouri River to Chicago with railroads forced to accept the rates charged for hauling dressed meats.
Beaverhead County Montana invites sealed bids for about 114 miles of barb wire fence. Red fur posts seven feet long set two feet in ground with 16 foot spacing. Glidden barb wires five strands spaced with top wire five feet high. Construction along a new county road from Willow Creek to Browns Bridge to Glen station. Bid opening and contract award on October 7 1905 at 10 o'clock A.M. in Dillon. The right to reject any bids is reserved. Clerk Jnc. 8. Baker.
Beaverhead county Montana invites sealed bids for building a barn and adding yards at the poor house near Dillon. Bids due by 10 am Saturday October 7 1905 with 10 percent certified check. Plans available at the County Clerk and Recorder office. The County Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Jno S Baker Dillon September 13 1905
A New York man claims to have solved city life by sleeping fifty days at a stretch. The remark highlights extreme rest to escape urban stress and boredom.
Our new method for washing wollens does not shrink them. We do Sani tary washing and employ no Chinese. No offensive odors from the Dillon Steam Laundry. 20-tf
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