Missoula Plans Arbor Day Push For Proper Celebration
Missoula officials urged a broad Arbor Day observance across the valley towns with a public holiday in Missoula. Mayor Stevens seeks council cooperation to establish Arbor Day 1902 as it should be, noting Missoula’s past efforts and urging early action with schools and the university.
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Missoula
Montana
Flathead
Ravalli
Keith
State University
Higgins
FE. L. Bonner
University Grove
Stevens
Toole
Helena
Montana Weather Praised By Travelers In Missoula
Report notes visitors praising Western Montana’s winter and spring conditions, amid remarks on misrepresentation of the region. A line item from L. N. Simons advertises wallpaper and paint prices.
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Montana
Missoula
Western Montana
Western
Interests in lawsuits grip Missoula as trials unfold
In Missoula and Helena, cases draw local attention to prominent figures Ramsey Suiter Riddell Paulsen Roach and Griswold. Missoula residents follow the Butte timber land suit and Helena timber land hearing with heightened interest, noting blackmail allegations and local prominence shaping public concern. Mail orders directed to Colden Rule, Missoula.
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Missoula
Butte
Messrs
Ramsey
Suiter
Riddell
Paulsen and
Roach
Hamilton
Bitter Root Development
Paulsen
Helena
Griswold
Interes
Two Trustees Contest in Missoula School Election
Missoula prepares for a Saturday school election to select two trustees. Kate Shelley reports that an attorney general opinion requires yearly elections and staggered terms. Likely candidates include John A. Soane and A L Stone, with D R Beck and M B McBride also mentioned as possible challengers.
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John A. Soane
A. L. Stone
D. R. Beck
M. B. McBride
Praise for Richard Rock Hunter and Scout of Missoula
Missoula April 1. The praise and commendation for Richard Rock the famed hunter and scout who died recently at his home near Hunters lake are told by his aged father Norran Rock in a heartfelt account. The father spoke of Richard's achievements as hunter guide and tamer of animals and recalled his pride in his son as neighbors and hospital staff listened with admiration.
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Missoula
Richard Rock
Hunters Lake
Norran Rock
St. Patrick's Hospital
W. H. Rock
Lolo
East
Richard
Mr. Rock
Weather Surprise in Missoula Aflame Yet Pleasant
Western Montana travelers recount a sudden shift from snow and floods to clear skies and bright sun. The piece highlights disbelief at the warm spring weather after prior blizzards and floods as visitors praise Montana’s unusual climate.
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Missoula
Western
Montana
Death in Pipe Stone Springs Courage and Jones Family Tragedy
Postmaster records a telegraph notice that George R. Jones died at Pipe Stone Springs after kidney troubles. Jones, a longtime Hamilton resident, had recently sought relief at the springs and died last night. He was married to Ida Simmons with two children. Mrs. Jones and her father travel to Whitehall for interment. community extends sympathy.
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Hamilton
Stevens
C. R. Burkett
Whitehall
Creorge R. Jones
Pipestone Springs
Jones
Mr. Jones
Ida Simmons
University of Montana Inspection Flight to Missoula Visitors
Governor Toole and party along with state officials will arrive on a delayed train to be greeted by a committee at the station. J M Evans confirms the arrival while Superintendent Mackay and State Superintendent Welch join the university inspection tour tomorrow.
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Missoula
J. M. Evans
State Board of Education
Toole
N. J. McConnell
O. P. Chisholm
N. B. Rolter
Mackay
Hamilton School
Welch
University
Unclaimed Letters Listed for Missoula Post Office
The following unclaimed letters remain at the Missoula post office for the week ending April 1 1902. Call for any letters named Oscar Benton L A Bullard Duard W Brown Fred Blaock Martin A Bergser Willis Belknap Charles Cristianson George Clifford Miss Laura Greene R C Hunt Albert Kennedy John Kanmura Henry Murdock John Mathis Mrs S W Moore William Mirrell John McDonald Charles Porter Charles Peterson Miss May Pomp umln Mrs R H Prescott C BR Russel L Rubey Louie Bary S H Root C W Scott Mrs H Smith Miss Irene Smith Mrs A J Vasser Mrs W B Williams John Leavy GEORGE H KEEP Postmaster.
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Missoula
Tive
Oscar Benton
L. A. Bullard
Duard W. Brown
Fred Blaock
Martin A. Bergser
Willis Belknap
Charles Cristianson
George Clifford
Laura Greene
R. C. Hunt
Albert Kennedy
John Kanmura
Henry Murdock
Public Library March Report Shows Usage Rise
March figures for the public library record 2,200 visitors and 1,920 readers with 2,151 books issued. Fiction dominates with 1,954 titles followed by history 107 and general literature 92. largest daily issuance 176.
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Missoula
Public Library
Land Office Reports Quarterly Sale Totals
The land office in Missoula reports 65 425 acres sold this quarter for 10 428 dollars. Indian lands sold total 1 030 acres bringing in 5 538 dollars.
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Missoula
United States Land Office
Washington
Hayes resigns as head accountant at Cobban Realty
James F. Hayes resigns from Cobban Realty after a year as head accountant and leaves for Hamilton to join the real estate dealers' class. The move is noted as a loss to the Missoula business community.
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Missoula
James FE. Hayes
Cobban Realty Company
Hayes
Hamilton
Funeral of James Finnegan in Missoula
The remains of James Finnegan, longtime stableman for the Big Blackfeet Milling Co., were buried today in Missoula cemetery. The company handled all funeral arrangements.
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James Finnegan
Missoula
Torah
Veral
BIG Blackfoot Milling CO
Toole Ave
Miss Herr Leaves Missoula for Ill Mother
Miss Alice Herr a university student tonight learned her mother in Bannock is seriously ill. She will depart for her home tomorrow morning.
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Missoula
eMiss
Alice Herr
Bannock
Miss Herr
Missoula Water suit on trial over Rattlesnake area
Judge Webster presides over the Missoula Water company case against residents on the Rattlesnake. Testimony for the water company continues, with witnesses Alfred Cave W F Hamilton Charles Winter who spoke on the mill ditch removal Finklenburg on measurements Samuel Bower and Bert Palmer among those recalled as witnesses.
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Missoula
Webster
District Court
Samuel Bower
Bert KE
Palmer
Five Dollars a Box The Price Cut No Figure With Him
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia with testimonials from A Ellms and J Barton, praising relief after brief use. It claims benefits for acid trouble, digestion, and general health, endorsing by physicians and druggists.
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Ellms
Indorsing
Stuart
A. Ellms
Chase Buzzll
South
Sudbury
Mass
Jas. Barton
Toronto
Canada
Testimony on Water Meter Dimensions at Old Shop
Charles D. Vail and E. B. Newton described the water meter dimensions in the old shop at the bridge end. Manager McLeod will testify first in the morning to provide further details.
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Charles D. Vail
E. 8. Newton
McLeod
Engineer Bates Injured in Freight Train Accident
Missoula April 1 EF Engineer Bates sustained a leg wound in a freight train accident near Stuart as engine 1214 derailed on an embankment. Fireman Love escaped injury while Bates narrowly avoided severe harm after tumbling from the cab onto a revolving drive wheel. Conductor Heinlein led the train’s recovery with cars undamaged.
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Missoula
Bates
Stuart
Love
Heinlein
Trains Far Behind Time At Missoula Bulletin
Northern Pacific bulletin notes changes to the Oregon Short Line timetable from Butte to Silver Bow. Only through passenger No. 4 reached Missoula from the West. No. 3 westbound will arrive about 2 AM instead of 4:40 PM. Burlington delays blamed on heavy traffic. transfers at Billings and Helena heavy. Town awaits the Standard for breakfast.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Oregon
Butte
Silver Bow
Burlington
State
Billings
Helena
Smallpox case prompts quarantine at Brunswick saloon
Missoula reports a night bartender at the Brunswick saloon named Bancroft found with smallpox and moved to the pesthouse. The Brunswick hotel building is quarantined after a recent partial lifting. Health officers fumigate tonight and plan to lift the quarantine tomorrow. Entrants include John Moore the paper hanger and two railway men along with Mr and Mrs Smith, observed by special officer William Logan.
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Missoula
Brunswick
Bancroft
John Moore
King Said to Be Insane in Heron County Area
A letter to Sheriff Prescott reports an elderly man named King in Heron, a western county settlement, showing weeks of bizarre behavior and extreme feebleness. An insanity complaint was sworn before Justice Houtchens and the sheriff will pursue King in the morning.
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Missoula
Prescott
Heron
King
Justice Houtchens
Thefts Reported at University Hall Missoula
A university in Missoula reports a pattern of thefts in the hall where students store wraps and lunches. It is alleged money and valuables are taken. The incident will be investigated promptly.
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Prortere
GAMO
CO Cncranat
Missoula
University Hall
Marshall testifies in Riddell Suiter Roach case
Returns from Butte and Missoula report Col. T. C. Marshall came home this afternoon after testifying in the Riddell Suiter Roach case. He is closely acquainted with Paulsen and Riddell and is believed to know aspects of their business dealings.
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Missoula
Col
T. C. Marshall
Butte
Riddell-Suiter- Roach
Missoula Notes Inform Local Movements and Arrivals
Missoula notes report visits from Jacob Manheim in Seattle and Hamilton visitors Rev Mr Fogerty and family. Local figures improving health, John Knowles family at South Missoula, Cahill from Gem Idaho visiting, Kendall family moving to Seattle, Payne to run water works, Harding recently discharged, Bigelow back from Billings, Cannon from Stevensville visiting Arlee, Spurgin to sell horses after land sale, Blackfoot river drive prep crew departs, Burns to cook, Graham reports bridge progress pending NP blockade and river ice conditions.
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Jacob Manheim
Seattle
Canby Morrison
Mrs. Fogerty
Hamilton
Hiram Knowles
South Missoula
Cahill
Gem
Idaho
Mrs. Kendall
W. J. Kendall
Engineer Payne
Dwight Harding
William Spurgin
Blackfoot
James Burns
David Graham
Lothrop
Northern Pacific
Republicans Hold Quiet Missoula Primaries
In Missoula on April 1 the Republican primaries proceeded with light turnout in every ward. Second ward saw fewer votes than delegates to the convention. No strife occurred as delegates and alternates followed published lists. The convention is set for Wednesday evening and candidates intend a strong contest.
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Missoula
Suit to Recover Filed in Missoula Against C A Stillinger
In district court the Missoula Mercantile Company began attachment proceedings against C A Stillinger of Superior for 2786 dollars. The suit alleges Stillinger bought goods valued about 17000 dollars but paid 14000. Stillinger is a prominent western Montana businessman.
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Missoula
Adjudged Insane Missoula Patient at Poor Farm
C Martineaux aged about 70 years formerly of St Charles Missouri has been adjudged insane by a commission of Drs Fitzgerald and McCylough and Judge Webster. His delusion is that someone is trying to kill him. He was a patient at the poor farm for several weeks.
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Missoula
Alderman W Houston Plans Lolo Springs Purchase
Alderman W Houston will depart for the Lolo hot springs to inspect the property for potential purchase. If successful he aims to develop the site into Western Montana’s leading resort.
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Missoula
Houston
Lolo Hot Springs
Montana
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