Montague Hit By Wife In Divorce Plea Alleged Violence
Alice C. Montague seeks divorce from James Montague in Missoula alleging repeated abuse since 1893 including attempts with a hatchet and nailing the door after church visits. She cites habitual drunkenness and says she fled with their daughter to the west and now lives on the south side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Alice C. Montague
James Montague
S. G. Murray
Tecumseh
Mich
Montague
South Side
Fire damages Morrison photography gallery at Missoula
A morning blaze gutted the Morrison photography gallery in the McHaffie block on Higgins avenue Missoula. Firemen saved the First Church of Christ rooms and stock below. losses estimate about 400 dollars, with insurance covering the claim. The cause is believed to be chemicals in the dark room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
D. D. Morrison
McHaffie
Higgins Avenue
Morrison
First Church of Christ
Frank McHaffle
Engraved Cards and Invitations Studied at Standard Office
Visit to the Standard office reveals various engraving styles for cards and invitations. Dr. R. Gwinn, oculist and aurist, is mentioned in connection with the display and potential orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gwinn
Bees, Wreck, and Two Horses Die After Wagon Accident
In Missoula on August 1 two horses owned by Joseph Shaughnessy were killed when a brake failed on a loaded wagon sending it down a hill and through a fence into Buell Hyde's yard. The wagon overturned, bees trapped the animals, and both horses died later from the stings. The team was valued at $250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Joseph Shaugnessy
Shaugnessy
Jumbo Mountain
Buell Hyde
Hyde
Danforth Released on Furnishing Bonds
Ezra Danforth was released from sheriff custody after securing $40,000 bonds with John B. Catlin and Mrs. Maury Higgins as sureties. He claimed a labor union bookkeeping error may have charged him twice and said he will seek expert review and, if needed, face charges in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Ezra Danforth
John B. Catlin
Maury Higgins
Danforth
Jaw Injury From Falling Hatchet In Missoula Scene
Aug 1 in Missoula. Jesse Turner, a father, was working on a south side house when a hatchet fell and struck his jaw. He received a long deep cut requiring six stitches and was taken to Dr. McCullough’s office for dressing.
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Missoula
Jesse Turner
Bandmann Seeks Change of Venue in Horses Case
Daniel E Bandmann asks for venue change in suit by Jacob Peters who alleges the actor sold him two horses not owned by Peters The action was in Justice Phillips court and Bandmann claims the justice is prejudiced against him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Daniel E. Bandmann
Jacob Peters
Justice Phillips
Missoula, Aug
R. D. Raymond
John Rankin
Redmond
Ball Players Revisit Missoula Trip Highlights
Dan Heyfron returns as county treasurer with tales of coast ball games and old teammates like Hughes Campbell and McCormick. Conductor George Heinlein recounts a 60 day layoff in St Paul and a tornado episode. Duncan McDonald discusses Washington art views and Indian hunting laws. Local notices urge Hamilton events and fruit growers to back a Helena display building.
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Missoula
Dan Heyfron
Jimmie Hughes
George Babbitt
Hughes
Smith
Butte
Hughes Campbell
Dougal McCormick
Campbell
McCormick
George Heinlein
St. Paul
Montana
Water rights suit in Bitter Root creek settles
Special correspondence notes Bitter Root valley will have water this year despite heavy winter snow and rainfall. Bull Was Creek proceedings began to determine rights, with Attorney R A O'Hara representing plaintiffs M A Adams Peter Tormander Hannah Tormander George W Fowler Joseph Sestak and Jonas Johnson against 11 Machen Elizabeth.
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Hamilton
Wred Burr Creek
R. A. O'Hara
M. &. Adams
Peter Tormander
Hannah Tormander
George W. Fowler
Joseph Sestak
Jonas Johnson
Machen
Elizabeth
Man Reported Beaten After Window Drop In Missoula
Robert Jordan a colored man was thrown through a store window on Woody Street near the European hotel in Missoula about 10 this morning. He says three railroad brakemen attacked him and one struck him with brass knuckles after he allegedly "peached" on men out of work. Jordan filed a police complaint and John Fay, accused by Jordan, posted bonds for his Monday court appearance.
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C. C. Chaffin
The
Presbyterian Church
F. E. Gage
Hamilton Silver Cornet
James Gerard
New York City
T. J. Murray
Butte
Daly Home
James Chisenthwaite
Ravalli
S. Wagg
J. V. Lenning
White Sulphur Springs
Charles J. Haufbauer
Hamilton
Billings
W. P. Baker
W. H. Roberts
Salt
A. K. P. Crockett
A. C
Victor
F. J. Morris
T. A. Marlow
State Fair Association
R. A. O'Hara
Miles Romney
Missoula
Flathead
Helena
Robert Jordan
Woody Street
Jordan
John Fay
Water Use Hours Set in Missoula Irrigation Rules
The Missoula Water Co sets irrigation hours after July 27 1938. North of Main Street water may run 5 p m to 1 p m and on Main Street and south from 1 p m to 9 p m. No water may run onto streets and violations will shut off service without notice.
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Main Street
Missoula
Missoula Bonds Sold to State and School Contracts Awarded
Missoula trustees sold a 10 000 4 percent 20 year bond issue to the state of Montana at the courthouse. John M Lucy won a contract to furnish school desks and hylo plate for blackboards. The school year opens September 28 with a nine month term. Also routine business and a horse sale dispute were resolved.
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Missoula
Montana
John M. Lucy
Lucy
Rain improves outlook for Missoula valley crops
Farmers arriving from the Hitter Root report recent rains have significantly helped the valley. The range is in fine condition and the wet weather caused no material harm to the hay crop.
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Missoula
Land Office Reports July Receipts and Lands Sold
Missoula reports July receipts totaling 9441.74 with 359 acres of public lands sold for 6549.37. Desert land entries reached 1040 acres and final desert land proofs covered 1074 acres. Thomas W. Lee made final proof upon the lands listed.
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Missoula
Land Office
Thomas W. Lee
The Call Boy on the Golden Rule
A railway town tale features a Call Boy critiquing the Golden Rule as out of date in bumping practices. He reflects on divisions, transfers, and exams, noting how favoritism and “soft” rewards provoke disputes while managers claim fair play. The speech hints at future rule changes and railway politics in Missoula and Idaho.
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Easything
Rocky Mountain
Montana
Missoula
Bitter Root pre-emption near Lolo contested by Parsons
Ethlyn J. Parsons begins contest proceedings against Frank J. Doolittle over 169 acres near Lolo and 140 acres near Florence claiming timber and stone entries not open and offering to file on as a homestead.
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Lolo
Ethlyn J. Parsons
Frank J. Doolittle
Florence
Greenough Park Fountain Donation Considered
Missoula August report notes Greenough park beside the Rattlesnake River as a scenic public space. The Bee Hive store offers to donate 3 percent of August sales to install a water fountain for park visitors.
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Missoula
Greenough Park
Missoula River
Bee Hive Store
Missoula Notes and Local Changes
Frank Tucker returns home from Anaconda visit. H W McLachan and Peter Federssohn buy the Smith livery barn. Edgar B Dorman back from Idaho Kootenai valley trip. Dr Charles Pixley and Edward Williams leave with pack outfit for Rattle Snake headwaters. Dr Fitzgerald departs for eastern trip lasting months. Charles Smith jailed after Friday walk. fined five dollars for drunkenness by Judge Hayes.
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Frank Tucker
Anaconda
H. W. McLachan
Peter Federssohn
Smith
Michael McNamara to dodge sanity trial in Missoula
Michael McNamara, brought from the Blackfoot country last night with temporary derangement of the mind, will not be brought into court to be tried for his sanity. He suffers from a long bout with drink but is expected to recover.
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Missoula
Michael McNamara
McNamara
County Jail Stay Continues After Short Release
A brief notice notes an individual remaining in custody after a several day stay at the county jail following a prior release. The report outlines no further court action or new charges at this time.
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Tarrant CO
Jay Street
New York
Demurrer Filed to Frees Divorce Complaint
Phena Frees of Lothrop filed a demurrer to her husband Ira Frees complaint in Missoula alleging the adultery charge with Louis Amans is unintelligible and uncertain. The case notes the time and place of the alleged crime are unclear and cites prior arrest and peace-bond actions as context for the dispute.
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Missoula
Phena Frees
Lothrop
Louis Amans
Ira
Frees
Free
Frenchtown
Bell moved to Northern Pacific hospital after railroad injury
William Bell, seriously hurt yesterday morning while attempting to board a freight train at Bonita, was moved from Parsons' hospital to the Northern Pacific hospital in Missoula. Officials report he was intoxicated at the time and is too shaken to speak, with no history available today. his prognosis remains uncertain.
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Missoula
William Bell
Bonita
Parsons’ Hospital
Northern Pacific
Bell
Coroner Ships Body of Gallagher to Chicago
The body of Patrick Gallagher killed by falling logs at Rivulet last Thursday was shipped to Chicago tonight by Coroner Lucy following a telegram from the deceased’s sister.
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Missoula
Patrick Gallagher
Rivulet
Lucy
Chicago
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Panama
Stein-Bloch and
Brechhill
Heinlein
McDonald
John Bredhill
Mr. Brechbill
Duncan McDonald
Selish
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Mr. McDonald
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Brunswick Hotel
Heckler
Standard Office
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South 5Th Street
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
S.S.S
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Salina
Kan
Call Boy
Idaho
G. M
Torah Spur
Haskell
Morris Schlossberg
Missoula Notes
Edgar
Dorman
Kootenai Valley
Charles Pixley
Edward Williams
Charles Smith
Demurrer
Oliver
Buffalo Pitts
Hoosier
Planet
Deering
Winona
Rushford
Copper Mining Co. Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Montana
First National Bank
J. M. Keith
Missoula, Mont
G. A. Wolf
John C. Lehson
J. H. T. Ryman
First National Bank of
A. B. Hammond
A. G
England
M. Keith
R. A. Eddy
Tr. L. Greenough A. Bb. Hammond
O. G
A. G. England
H. McLeod John M. Keith
Gulden
Hammond
CPM
Lydia E
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Pec
BIG Blackfoot Milling Co
Bonner
Bonner, Mont
Toole
Missoula Mont
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