Death Proves Accidental In Lumber Camp Tragedy
In Missoula Aug several witnesses testified that 18 year old George Ridley son of Victor Richer was killed at McMullen's lumber camp when a log rolled from a chute striking him as he tried to restrain his team. The jury returned an accidental death verdict and Ridley’s mother, family, and employer expressed sorrow at the loss. George had recently moved with his brother from Portland to work at the camp and had planned to continue logging before his premature death. Funeral arrangements were set for the following morning at the Missoula church.
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Missoula
Aug
Bonitay Gay
George Ridley
Victor Richer
M Mullen
Ridley
McMullen
McCorm Street
Portland
George
Honitend
Eureka
Cal
Mra
Saltese townsite dispute denied by Interior
Missoula Aug 3 The Interior Department upholds the townsite claim against Lalande and others tied to the Saltese mining area. Litigation since 1901 centers on lode and millsite claims and mineral rights, with the decision limiting titles and emphasizing mineral entry laws. Robert Fisher, attorney for the mining firm, notes the ruling as a procedural step toward patent proceedings. A train excursion is planned for Sunday to attend a public event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Victor Lalande
Saltese
Rotary of the Interior
Lalande
Hin
New York
Brooklyn
Argenta
Baby
Sioner
All Rights
Fobert Fisher
Water rules and penalties from Mississippi Water Co notice
Public notice lists irrigation water use hours and restrictions on Main Street. It warns violations will shut off water and names residents and officials. The dated notice references Missoula Water Co rules from July 2, 1600 and outlines penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Atowet
A. Watier
Missolla
Lectures at Missoula Biological Station Week Three
At the Bigfork biological station on Flathead Lake the third Montana UM session opened with attendees including Prof J M Hamilton Mrs M D Elrod Miss Mary Elrod and others arriving. Three lectures were delivered focusing on aquatic life adaptation water living shifts and wind pollination with public and school audiences invited to the Sunday dining room lecture and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
University of Montana
Bigfork
Flathead Lake
J. M. Hamilton
M.D. Elrod
Mary Elrod
Miles
Corydon Town
No Manning
Putte
Ion Iy Tenday
Ihntel
Ht Iy
Maurice Ricker Tien
Erlal
la Onis
Manot
Hat Wennald
Dougal Mountain
Trane Pre
Misoola Notes Snapshots of Local Links and Moves
Misoula notes recount scattered local items including visits, land sales, and family movements. Mentions Charles Whipp Mik Wo and Smead, Reilly’s agency, Stevensville transients, Springs outing, J H Kruger selling 100 acres, and dealings by Blackfoot and Lum ber mills. References to residents of Lexington Wyoming heading to Hamilton and near death brain condition with cautious hopes for a guest at Raphael’s, plus various names and places in a fragmented community bulletin.
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Charles Whipp
Mra
Reilly
Lato Sprig
Stevensville
Tony
Ily
Shere ‘Moxsouha
Gregg
Kalinga
Fo MM. Buck
BM. Haggard
Son
Mint
Lexington
BP Keith
Hamilton
T.M. Wilkinson
Raphael
Dwight
Mix
Butte
Rae
Back From Trip To City Of The Saints Report
Fragmentary notes recount a trip to the City of the Saints with references to August and a person named Frank Moda. The text mentions Balt Lake, seeds, a fee, and a past event described by M AbddaMs, but the complete meaning is unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF the Saints
Frank
Balt Lake
Mine and tribal conflict near Missoula and Bitter Root mine news
The article reports Thomas Dandy and two Indians visiting a tepee near Missoula, with whiskey found on one man and a deputy sheriff engaged in arrests. It shifts to Bitter Root Copper Mining Corporation reforms in Saline area, naming James Ho Quinn and BB Shanks as stock raisers, and mentions Howard Welsh and the Monitor nine project plans at Marysville.
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Missoula
Thomas Dandy
Jim
Patrick
Tagomar
Kansas
Sheritte
Saltene
James Ho Quinn
BB Shmont
Minn
Newry
Howard Welsh
Quinn
Shanks
Mr. Welsh
Secor
Minnexon
Esata
Marysville
Monitor Nine
Jonivor
Fort Mare to Missouba Camp Ground Selection
An OCR fragment describes a march from Fort Mare to Port Miasou via Clearwater, detailing routes and encampment planning. It mentions Sunset Post Office and a march of roughly twelve miles, with foraging en route and supply movements led by Lieutenant Calvert.
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Missouba
Port Miasou
Clearwater
Cammy Pratele
Learwater
Helen
Calvert
Lena
Will Harmon
Missoula Court Delays Trial In Bands Case
In Missoula on August 5 Judge Hayes delayed the trial of John W. Peters accused in a band case amid unclear venue. The judge indicated further hearings are needed before proceeding. Nearby notes mention Munson Lackwond and a social scene with calling cards, while a separate Tacoma incident references a 20-year-old man killed by a release on the Interurban route.
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Missoula
Um. i
John W. Peters
Agal
Wells
Hayes
Orberwtews
Ben Ised
Wool market totals half a million pounds sold this morning
Falls special dispatch reports the last wool sale of the year reaching 11800 pounds in total. Major clips from Sage Creek Sheep Company and Conrad Investment Company led purchases by Paterson and Barraclough. Prices ranged from 9 to 12 cents with an average near 10 cents, as buyers prepare to depart for the East next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls
Sage Creek Sheep Company
Conrad Investment Company
Paterson
Jeremiah Williame & C
Barraclough
Koshland & Co
Wanpounite
Therhia
Rerk
Hartactoweh
Wales
Buily
Lower Bros
Stanford
Fergus Taind and Sheep Company
Wool Prices and Shipments Reported in Milines Market
Wool prices ranged from eleven to sixteen and shipments to Great Falls noted. Special diapatent to 4 Willings, August 3, with wool from Milines and associations reporting bids, with Canade, Reed & Burmaste, and Thomas Styles purchasing nearly 400 pounds for J Rostland & Co. The wool clips of Ba Henderson and Van Cleve & Bearlet were sold, and the department announced additional rural free delivery routes for the year ending June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woul Wan
Thomas Styies
J. Rostland & Co
Handerson Ant van Cleve
Bearlet
Cenin
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Western
Montana
Western Montana
The
Standard
West Main Street
Agi
Conover’s
Sury Sins
Ghorgh Ridley
Atepfather Viatis
Masehall In
Missoni
Helena
All Grounds
P.M. Reilly's
Rocky Mountaly
Rane
Spokane
Missouri
Rocky Mountain
Trout Creek
Freis
Rocky Mount
West End
Mls Soule
Shakatie
Tete
Rutin
Butter
Spa
Pee Creek
Dr. R. Gwinn
Ooglist and
Auriat
Metropolitan Litee Company of
Oltan
William Selby
Mlawoutia
Mont
Bounente Hotel
Kier
Prop
IV CovrEst
Washington
Hom
Neasion
Ula, Mone
Vasa
Ena Sunn Allett & Meltum
Rai
Jena
Rake
Basche
Nellie Daly
Ruma
Oathead Lake
Missoula Notes
Nerford and
Familly
J. H. Kruger
Blackfoot
Stine Company
Mrv
Tra Treorge Reding
Ihoiln
Ilaoute Vtettone
A. Morden
Soe
Nera
Engre
Salitar
Wetmore
Wanyeve
Presidi Vt
Bitter Root Copper Mining Corportion
Mare
Peters
Munson Lackwond
Cootge WT
Blanchard
Tacoma
Tora
India
Itty
Pete
Strole & Dorses
Pam
Ety Vents Tey de Nellie
Thoman
Martindale Shee Company
Boston
A. Monan
Bhiooys Company
Ibn, Peter
Shy Cte Te Greae Watts
Reed & Burmaste Os
Air Ca
Sont
Oliver Chilled
Buffalo Z
Iowa
Buffalo Disco Rooster Grain
Planet Jusior Garden
Deering
Winona
Rushford Farm
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Montana
First National Bank
J. M. Keith
Missoula, Mont
Jonn Cetin
Ryman
Veaidene
First National Bank of Missoula Capital
A.B. Hammond
England
Kein
Caanier Directons RA
Gulden & Hammond
Corey Ewe Oy
Showt Die Amer
Herpielde Co
Detroit
Mich
BIG Blackfoot Milling Co
Bonner
Bonner, Mont
A Yard Ave
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