Immense San Jacinto quake scene described by R M Cobban
R M Cobban reports from San Jacinto California on the Christmas earthquake that devastated the town. He describes collapsed buildings, shattered chimneys, and the sunken cave in area with torn banks and twisted earth, plus a march to the site with samples for Montana State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Redlands
Cal
R. M. Cobban
San Jacinto
Helen Jackson
Ramon
Ramona
Alessandro
Sam Temple
Strawberry
San Jacinto Village
Mount
Sabobe
March Forest Ranger
Santa Fe
Oman
Rouse
Montana State University
Populist Speaker Bids Lectures Across the Range
A prominent populist figure, pleased with the university location, spoke tonight before departing on the eastbound train to cities across the range to discuss current questions. Morgan and Wright tires priced at $6.50 and inner tubes at $1.00 are advertised at McBride's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan & Wright
McBride's
Looting of boarding cars west of Desmet shocks Missoula
Missoula reports a robbery of boarding and lodging cars used by a section gang near Desmet. Thieves entered with a false key while workers were away, taking razors watches and coins. A collector mourns the loss of his aged coin box and a man’s gold shirt studs. No arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Desmet
Local Bicycle Sale and Tailor Open New Spring Cloths
McHathe Bros and C. J. Lemley the tailor announce 119 Rambler bicycles in Missoula the favorite wheel and the latest spring cloth patterns have arrived for tailoring customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rambler Bicycles
Missoula
McHathe Bros
C. J. Lemley
Forged Check Fraud Sweeps Missoula Victims
In Missoula Mrs. Ferguson on Woody Street fell for forged checks by J. Hall, who also passed a $12.00 check at the Fair and bought goods with a $120 check bearing R. M. Cobban’s name. The Gold Boot store was similarly targeted. Officers have not yet located Hall.
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Missoula
Jail Note on John Miller and Local Nuisances in Missoula
In Missoula on April 3 John Miller nicknamed Dom Paul is jailed again for drunk and disorderly conduct. Reports describe him attracting merchants as Qom Paul and causing nuisances around election day with yellow muslin and a bed quilt, leaving friends puzzled about their source.
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Missoula
John Miller
Dom Paul
Qom Paul
Patrick Callahan Improves Missoula Home on North Fourth
Patrick Callahan is expanding and moving his Missoula residence on North Fourth Street. He is adding a new front and extending the foundation, aiming to complete the project soon and create one of the neatest homes in town.
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Missoula
Patrick Callahan
North Fourth Street
Callahan
Missoula Couple Wed Quietly at Justice Office
Peter Thompson and Miss Ida McWhiney, both with local ties, were married this morning at Justice Houtchens on West Main. The couple, dairy business owners, plan to reside on a Rattlesnake ranch. Also note a millinery opening at the Golden Rule on Thursday.
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Missoula
Peter Thompson
Ida McWhiney
Justice Houtchens
West Main Street
Thompson
Missoula Jersey
Missoula Notes Show Local Changes and Events
Local items include the Hollingsworth & Miller barber shop changes, Professor Cooley visiting, Ralph Moore moving to Fast Cedar street, Huggards moving to Spokane, Mellor and Stephens departing for Wallace district, and bid rejections on a east side residence. Also notes on Treble Clef meeting, Kellogg-Sackett millinery opening, a Higgins avenue runaway, and a spring hat sale at Chicago Bee Hive.
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Hollingsworth & Miller
Professor Cooley
Bozeman
Ralph Moore
Fast Cedar Street
James Walsh
J. R
W. Huggard
Spokane
C. F. Mellor
Harry Stephens
Wallace
Charles Cowell
East Side
Kenney
Union Block
Higgins Avenue
Flovence
West Front Street
East Front Street
Missoula Notices of Property Transfers and Claims Listed
County records show multiple filings including deeds for land in Rattlesnake valley and Harris street, property transfers from John E Rives and others, a timber claim 68 acres, a quartz mining claim in Wallace district, a placer claim by Michael Purtle, and a cattle slaughter report for Fritz Koopman & Co with 78 deaths for quarter ending March 31.
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Missoula
Fritz Koopman & Co
Potomac Lode
Wallace
Edward Harding
Charles Placer
Michael Purtle
Charles Ranch
H. W. McLaughlin
Missoula County
John E. Rives
W. McLaughlin
Amberland
Lane
H. L. Parsons
Charles E. Williams
Fred Hutchinson
Rattlesnake Valley
George F. Brooks
Paul C. Wagnitz
Harris Street
New Wall Paper Arrivals at P.M. Reilly & Co
Carload of newest wallpaper patterns on display at P.M. Reilly & Co. grocers shop. See L. NX. Simons for samples and prices.
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P.M. Reilly & Co
the Grocers
L. NX
Simons
G. Rhodes
White leaves post. Western Montana mourns his move
Mr. White departs to pursue new work, leaving behind a large circle of friends in Western Montana who will miss his presence and trade.
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Mr. White
Montana
Missoula Nursery Co offers surplus stock sale
Large surplus stock must be sold before spring plantings. 100,000 leading and adapted varieties of apple and ornamental trees, 600,000 strawberry plants all tested varieties. Bulbs in bloom in Higgins block. Cobban & Dinsmore office. Send for prices to C. F. Dallman, Manager.
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Higgins Block
Cobban & Dinsmore
C. F. Dallman
Missoula Nursery Co
Missoula Man Seeks Admin for Estate of Sarah J Link
John Ek Gannon applies in district court for letters of administration for the estate of Sarah J Link. Estimated value about 10 000 includes a house and two lots, an acre near the city, 500 bank certificate, 12 cash, and mortgages totaling 7500. Cobban Dinsmore advertise city acre bargains.
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Missoula
John Ek. Gannon
District Court
Sarah J. Link
First National Bank of
Western Montana National Bank and Notes
Potatoes Nearing Peak in Rattlesnake Valley Update
Missoula reports a thriving Rattlesnake valley scene as farmers rush to plant and finish crops. Potatoes nearly planted with good prospects for a large harvest if no late frosts occur. Mr Murray of Butte is erecting a fine house near the poor farm with completion soon expected.
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Missoula
Rattlesnake
Murray
Butte
Missoula Divorce Filing by Frank J Pierce
In Missoula district court on April 2 Frank J Pierce filed for divorce from Lulu Pierce. He states they wed January 1 1898 and she deserted him around November 1 1898, living apart without his consent. He asks the bonds of matrimony be dissolved. Riders Crescent bicycles and McHaffie Bros seek labor. Cobban and Dinsmore, Missoula, solicit workers.
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Missoula
District Court
Frank J. Pierce
Lulu Pierce
P. Z. Prince
Moore Property Sells At Sheriff Sale In Missoula
At Missoula sheriff sale on April 3 the Moore property on South First street fetched $62.05 to satisfy a mortgage held by Marie Fick who resides in the East. Her agents Wolf and Ryman bid in the property.
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Missoula
Moore
South First Street
Marie Fick
Wolf & Ryman
Injured Italian Worker Brought to Missoula Hospital
An Italian man injured on a work section near Spokane was brought to Missoula on an eastbound train and taken to Northern Pacific hospital. His wound is in the breast and his condition is not serious.
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Missoula
Spokane
Northern Pacific
Darkest Russia at the Union Opera House
Edwin C. Jepson's company presents the drama Darkest Russia next Thursday evening April 5 at the Union Opera House in Missoula. The production explores Russian political life and nihilism with a highly praised company and full scenic dress. The Missoula Nursery offers trees and flowering plants for outdoor bedding and vegetables with mail order service from F. Dallman, manager.
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Missoula
Russia
Union Opera House
Edwin C. Jepson
Remington Typewriters Offered on Easy Terms
A sales note at McHaffle's advertises Remington typewriters with home comforts surrounded by fruit trees as a desirable feature. Cobban & Dinsmore invite inquiries to show how easy it is to purchase on reasonable terms and easy payments.
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Cobban & Dinsmore
White Squadron Coffee and Pulliam Bros Dress Sale
Large invoice lists children's and misses summer dresses and jackets just received at The Fair. The notice notes inventory from White Squadron Coffee and Pulliam Bros. for immediate sale to shoppers.
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White Squadron Coffee
Pulliam Bros
Burial of Japanese Soldier in Missoula Quiet
The dead Japanese soldier, brought from near Garrison and who died there of natural causes, was buried this afternoon from Lucy's undertaking establishment with no funeral and no procession to the cemetery. The Missoula quarantine at M Nyberg's West Spruce street home was raised after the illness of a child with scarlet fever recovered.
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Missoula
Garrison
Lucy
M. Nyberg
West Spruce Street
Funeral held for son of Mr and Mrs W Parent
In Missoula this afternoon the funeral for the little son of Mr and Mrs W Parent followed a brief illness. A large number of Bonita and Missoula friends attended. Interment was at Missoula Valley cemetery.
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Missoula
W. Parent
Bonita and
Missoula Valley
Millinery Opening Promises Style at Golden Rule
Ladies of Missoula urged to attend a millinery opening on Thursday April 5 at the Golden Rule store. The event highlights fashionable hats and new arrivals for spring.
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Missoula
Advertising Cuts by Standard Publishing Company
Advertising and illustration cuts offered by the Standard Publishing company with solicitation for correspondence.
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Standard Publishing Company
Much Improved in Missoula as Patient Recovers
The condition of Mrs. J. G. Denny on the south side of Missoula is much improved after pneumonia with recovery seen today. Nightly danger was feared, but morning brought a favorable change. The two ill boys with scarlet fever are improving. Also notes on local ads for jewelry and bicycle repair, plus plans by Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone to add wires for new south side homes. Ranches from two to 2400 acres in Bitter Root valley offered by Cobban and Dinsmore.
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Missoula
J. G. Denny
South Side
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Bitter Root
Cobban & Dinsmore
Stoddard & Ross
W House Linoleum Kitchen Covering Ad
An advertisement touts linoleum as the only kitchen covering, praised for being clean durable and attractive with a very heavy grade offered at 85c per yard.
Globe Store Postpones Spring Opening Date
Opening postponed due to large daily stock deliveries. Exact date to be announced later by Globe Store.
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Globe
Populist Speaker Cyclone Davis Visited Missoula
Davis Was Entertained in Missoula as he toured the university with President Craig. Davis expressed surprise at the university halls and interior as he was hosted by friends after speaking at the Union opera house Monday night.
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Missoula
Cyclone" Davis
Union Opera House
Davis
University
Craig
haNs
Printer A L White Leaves Missoula for Denver
A L White, a well known printer with years in Stevensville and Hamilton, departed Tuesday evening on the eastbound train from Missoula bound for Denver as part of a reported move or assignment.
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Missoula
A. L. White
Stevensville
Hamilton
Denver
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Western
The
Standard
Cette
Missoule
Issoula
Missoula, Mont
Ssoula
Joan Harts
H. Manly Hayes & Marsh
West Front St
John R. Daily
California
Greenhood Bros
Lyons
Lister's
Rosencorf's
Eureka Bread
Morgan & Co
Smith & Simons, Druggists
Notes
Chicago
Gold Boot Shoe
MontTana
Ride Crescent Bicycles
McHaffie Bros
Missoulas
F. Dallman
Remington Typewriters
McHaffle’s
A. M. Stevens & Co
Schmitz
Alay Et
Kohn Jewelry Co
Opera House
Joan Maguire
Kohn's Jewelry Store
General House
Brussels
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Montana
Boues
Rocky Fork
BIG Blackfoot Milling CO
Missoula, Montana
H. Samuels
Higgins Blok
Lyon & Williams
Charles Emsley
Mont
New York
Missoula Hotel
Wein Stein’s Ont
Verona
A. B. Hammond
A. G
England
J. M. Keith
Pewee Eee
R. A. Eddy
T. L. Greenough
A. G. England
M. McLeod
John M. Keith
Ics
Garden City Brewery
G. A. Wolf, Charles Otto
J. A. T. Ryman
Edward
van Asmus Usteopathist
FP. W. Morris
Nammond Block
Tissoula
Architects
A. J. Gibson
Bishop & Kern
Olive Wheel
Cleveland
Stormer
CVIL
Elmer Hughes
U. S
Court House
Stinger & Campbell
HOTEL
P. P. Pierce
George Pringle
M. Ingalls
First National Bank Bik
Bonner
Rankin House
Boneer
Arthur KL Peat
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