County surveyor reports road plan from Ralston to Big Hole
County Surveyor Pinegar and Chairman Kelliher present a route outline for a proposed highway from Ralston to the Big Hole basin. The plan, approved and recorded, estimates grading and bridging costs not to exceed $4000, with land rights offered by Alexander Ralston and Jake Neff.
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Board of County Commissioners
Pinegar
Ralston
Big Hole
Big Hole Basin
Kelliher
French Gulch
Big Creek
Alexander Ralston
Jake Neff
Montana
Wellcome & Peckover
W. F E. Penegar
William Kelliher
Board of Commissioners
Washoe Band Plans Open Air Concert With Local Program
The Washoe band will perform an open air concert on the common this evening with pieces from the Elks Buffalo convention program. Col. J. J. McGuinness selects items including March Trombone Hustler Overture Prince of Pilsen and Love land. Edwards Star Spangled Banner. Thueson's Red Front promotes new suitings.
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Washoe Band
Elks’ Buffalo
Col. J. J. McGuinness
Lietz
Gallagher Delays Pool Match With Leyes at Silha Parlors
Gallagher notified Silha yesterday he could not play the pool match with Ed Leyes at Silha parlors until Saturday evening. The letter was sent from Gregson Springs where Gallagher is in active training for the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Gallagher
Silha
Ed Leyes
Gregson Springs
Gallagher
Retaxation Motion in Tuchscherer vs Quinn Case
The court handles a motion to retax costs in the legal action of A. J. Tuchscherer against John J. Quinn, sheriff of Silver Bow County. The filing concerns the allocation of court costs and expenses in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tuchscherer
John J. Quinn
Silver Bow County
Hearing set for Aug 5 in Mantle v Eaves case
Judge Winston scheduled a hearing for August 5 at 9 30 in the morning. A motion to relax costs in the case of Lee Mantle against Lucian Eaves and others was set for the same time.
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Winston
Lee Mantle
Lucian Eaves
Stewart Discharged by Justice of Peace in Burglary Case
John Hailey remains at large after escaping. James Stewart appeared for examination but no testimony was taken and he was discharged without argument. The case will be referred to the district court for further action.
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Wisdom
John Hailey
James Stewart
Justice Court
Stewart
District Court
Korea
Manchuria
Russia
Farmer Near Wisdom Struck by Lightning
Thomas Low, a prominent Big Hole rancher near Fox, was struck in the left temple while working in his field Sunday evening. The bolt left no visible mark, but he was unconscious for about ninety minutes and remained nervous overnight. He is reported out of danger.
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Thomas Low
Big Hole
Fox
George Cottrell Injured in Horse Riding Accident
George Cottrell was riding a horse that toppled Saturday morning, causing severe bruising to his hips and back. He is in great pain and internal or spinal injuries are feared. He is the grandson of rancher George Thompson of the Big Hole and resides on Thompson creek ranch.
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Standard
Wisdom
George Cottrell
Young Cottrell
George Thompson
Big Hole
Thompson Creek
Local Notices and Visitors Fill Anaconda Scene
Verberckmoes leading optician and Charles Schlappi piano tuner headline a busy local page. J. M. Gillie of Butte visits with New Home sewing machines. floral designs by Greig’s. and Hammerslough’s exclusive optical room. Various visits from Butte and Seattle, plus society meetings, missing setter note, and estate debt collection urged before Aug 15.
Veterans versus Old-Timers in Anaconda baseball game
A Friday evening match pits Civil War veterans of the G A R against Anaconda area pioneers the Old Timers. Veterans captain Wisner will direct play with Umpire Jesse Miller and pitcher Ben Mahan for the Old-Timers. Lineups include G A R Ed Waterbury J S Wisner J Dobson and H F Errett against Old Timers Mahan Keppler Weare and Cohen with mascots and substitutes listed.
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Anaconda
Pioneers
Wisner
Morgan Evans
Gordon Vineyard
The
David Cohen, Sr
Jesse Miller
Ben Mahan
E. Golder
Ben Falk
George King
M. Lame
T. C. Davidson
R. Edwards
J. M. Sligh
J. M. Rockefeller
J. Sparrow
A. Short
M B. Spier
Peter Stephens
C. Waters
T. O'Leary
Bill Appleby
J. C. Keppler
Joe Percy
Joe Weare
T. B. Maloney
A. T. Cloutier
M. (. Leonard
William Guinn
W. Copinus
D. Cohen
William Kinney
Mascot
Jack Conley
Accused of Pulling a Gun in Arraignment Scene
Jim Newman was arrested by Constable Lynch on a complaint by Della Bess who alleges he pulled a revolver and threatened her life. Newman pleaded not guilty and posted bond for his appearance. A hearing before Judge Fitzgerald was set for today.
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Jim Newman
Lynch
Della Bess
Newman
Fitzgerald
Fire horse Spence of Anaconda depart ment ill at ease
Spence a splendid gray horse of the Anaconda fire department is very sick and not expected to live. The animal receives constant nursing and is attended by Dr. Faunt, suffering from an internal ailment.
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Spence
Anaconda
Results of various race track events at Irvington
Portland Ore Aug 2 Results at Irvington First race five and a half furlongs Dorado won El Pasano second Eve Yesterday third Time 109 Second race six furlongs Golden Buck won Mabel Bates second Lady Kispar third Time 115 Third race six furlongs Birdie won Angelica second Mountebank third Time 115% Fourth race five and a half furlongs Sterling Towers won My Surprise second Goodcheer third Time 108% Fifth race mile and 100 yards Dix elle won Badly Used second Calcu late third Time 148% Sixth race seven furlongs Sea Air won Phalanx second Conreid third Time 128%4
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Portland
Ore
Irvington
Dorado
el Pasano
Eve Yesterday
Golden Buck
Mabel Bates
Lady Kispar
Birdie
Angelica
Mountebank
Sterling Towers
My Surprise
Goodcheer
Dixelle
Sea Air
Phalanx
Conreid
Witte Talks on Peace and Japan in War Debates
M. Witte the Russian plenipotentiary, arriving in New York, reflects on Russia Japan relations. He argues Japan prepared for war, Russia was unprepared, and both sides must consider peace terms that respect national honor. He emphasizes desire for peace yet will pursue terms acceptable to Russia without capitulation.
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M. Witte
Russia
Rojestvensky
Japan
Eight Russians Arrive in New York on Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Eight officials of the Russian peace commission docked in New York aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse led by Sergius Witte. The party includes J Shippoff Major General Vermoleiff M Naboukoff Jean Korotovitz Gen W K Samoiloff and Prof de Martens. A quarantine tug met the steamer to transfer three Slavonic league committee members to the ship.
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New York
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
M. Witte
Associated Press
Cherbourg
Russia
de Martens
St. Petersburg
The
Slavonic League
Races at Saratoga Winners and Disqualifications Summary
At Saratoga August 2 results show Prince Hamburg won the first handicap race over six furlongs with Funiclare second and Councilman third. Malden won the steeplechase short course followed by Alamsor and Gate Bell. Seahorse ST was disqualified after finishing second. Sir Ralph captured the mile and an eighth, with Joe Lesser and Deka ber in those places. Edna Jackson won the Spinaway five and a half furlongs with Running Water second and Cousin Eva third. Curiosity disqualified. Broomstick won the mile and eighth handicap with Woodsaw second. Six furlongs Rustling Silk led over Aviston and Confederate with a time of 1:09.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Prince Hamburg
Funiclare
Councilman
Malden
Alamsor
Gate Bell
Seahorse ST
Sir Ralph
Joe Lesser
Dekaber
Edna Jackson
Running Water
Cousin Eva
Curiosity
Broomstick
Woodsaw
Rustling Silk
Aviston
Confederate
Regular Meeting of Anaconda Lodge No 239 Elks
The regular meeting of Anaconda lodge No 239 B P O Elks is set for tonight Thursday at 8 30. Members are reminded to attend and conduct lodge business.
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Carpenters’ Hall
Anaconda Lodge
B. P. O. Elks
George Douglass and bride wed at Reckard residence
George Douglass and his bride were married at the home of H E Reckard. The bride has taught in Billings public schools during the past winter.
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George Douglass
H. E. Reckard
Billings
Horrible Atrocities Reported Against French Official
Hongkong dispatch notes alleged crimes by M. Liegeot, a French district officer in Kwangchouwan near Hainan. Death blamed on sunstroke, but investigation claims he tortured Chinese villagers with drinking, beating, and red hot irons until fatalities occurred.
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Victoria
B. C
Hongkong
Japan
Kwangchouwan
Hainan
France
China
M. Liegeot
Nebraska to open department teaching women the science of spending
A Nebraska State University plan proposes a 38000 dollar department in household economics to teach women value in meats groceries and dry goods and how to buy wisely. Critics doubt demand and fear women may pursue marriage over earnings.
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Nebraska
Miss Jennie Hazard News Note From Billings
Special Dispatch reports from Billings on Aug. 2 noting Miss Jennie Hazard sister of Mrs. O B Prickett as the readable fragment.
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Standard Billings
Jennie Hazard
O. B. Prickett
Peril in the Rich Young Man
A Los Angeles Herald opinion piece argues that wealth without training in usefulness ruins a son. It warns that idle rich youth drift from duty to dissipation, becoming a danger to society and a burden to family.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Sultan Charms Senator Bacon With Grand Cordon Honor
The sultan of Turkey granted an audience to Senator Bacon of Georgia and, impressed by the American, conferred the Grand Cordon of Chefecat. Mrs. Bacon received a large porcelain gift from the imperial potteries.
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Turkey
Senator Bacon
Georgia
Chefecat
The Shah's Big Entourage Visits Vienna
The shah of Persia travels with an unusually large entourage of attendants and officers on his Vienna visit. He is accompanied by two of his young sons whom he attentively entertains in the parlor car, listening with evident delight to their prattle.
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Persia
Vienna
Bright future for dry land farming in Montana
Bozeman reports agronomist Professor Atkinson surveys dry land farming trials near Great Falls. The program tests fall plowing depths, early sowing, and cultivation, with grasses such as alfalfa and Turkestan, plus potatoes and sugar beets, in regions with under three inches of rainfall.
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Standard
Bozeman
Alfred Atkinson
Great Falls
Atkinson
Montana
My Life a Failure Declares Empire State Boss At 72
The Cleveland Leader reports Thomas Collier Platt, known as the easy boss of New York, reflecting on his long career at his seventy second birthday. Despite banking leadership railroad presidency and leadership of a major express company his verdict on life is sobering stating that his life has not been worth while. He notes early profits in lumber and subsequent political power. he admits defeats and the power to shape fortunes of others.
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Cleveland Leader
Thomas Collier Platt
Empire State
Senator Platt
Molecules on the mind in a medical lesson
In the Medical Standard a mother asks her son what he studies. He replies molecules and the mother urges steady attention. A humorous note about trying to get the father to wear one in his eye ends the exchange.
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County Board
Elks’ Convention Bands
Thueson
Justice OF Peace
Verberckmoes
Charles R. Schlappi
J. M. Gillie of
Butte
Stage's
Greig's
Hammerslough's
Hammerslough’s
W. French
Zollman
E. Park
George H. Savage
Red Lion
John Comba
W. Fleming
City
Albert Quinney
Rev
Mrs. Quinney
Virginia City
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Swedish Baptist Church
Arvid Olson
East Sixth
H. L. Hoyer
Margaret Hughes
J. A. Jordan
Arthur B. Woodman
Chamberlain Medicine Company
Des Moines
Iowa
J. A. Hasley
West Third
G. H. Rinkel
Seattle
E. L. St. Jean
D. J. Macdonald
Moonlight Lake
Ehret
J. S. Wisner
H. F. Errett
Ceeeeed
Mulvane
H. H. Smith
Cater
M. J. FitzPatrick
Sweeny
AH. Redmond
John Blair
J. Marchion
T. Ward
Witte
Elks
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Copper City
Bie
Mit
Ieee
Girls’ School OF Economy
Nebraska University
Tion
Pioneer Brand
Pioneer
Borden. Condensed Milk Company
MacCallum
Cloutier
Shah
Professor Atkinson
Cascade County
Brunner’s
Daly Bank and
Oven R. Toole
M. B. Greenwood
Louis W. Bennett
C. Norbeck
Yegen Bros. Savings Bank
Yegen
P. Yegen
E. P. MoMtt
Mrs
Schilling
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