Ruse Traps Suspect Entrapped in Missoula Escape
Matt Blindour was lured to Mis soula by a deceptive plot but managed to flee before authorities could arrest him. Local investigators report the failed ruse and ongoing pursuit.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1901
Page
10
Breach of Promise Case Stirs Missoula County Handling
Mrs. Wilcox of Hamilton sues Matt Blindour of Bitter Root for 6000 over breach of promise. She seeks to have him served in Missoula county and tried there, prompting a wild chase when a false pneumonia message triggered Blindour to rush toward Missoula. He fled back to Ravalli county to avoid service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Wilcox
Hamilton
Matt Blindour
Bitter Root
Missoula County
Blindour
Ravalli County
Ravalli
Val
Mitesoula
Blindeur
Miesoula
Staggerer
Missoulan
Matt
Big Water Right Suit Challenges Rat tlesnake Rights in Missoula
The Missoula Water Co. files a major suit in district court to establish 4200 inches of rights on Rattlesnake Creek. Five dozen defendants including Missoula County and numerous individuals are named. The case seeks to prove prior rights, determine each party's stake, and secure permanent and temporary injunctions against diversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
BE. J. Clements
C. H. Moss
Joel A. Moss
John Barrett
A. A. Set- Uemire
Rufus Striker
Williams
Capp
Barrett
Clements
Quast
Nell
Ambrose
Bettlemire
Marshall & Stiff
Woody & Woody
Forest reserve chief outlines Flathead Missoula plans
In Flathead County Missoula on Aug 13 Superintendent J B Collins of the forest reserve system outlined ongoing aims and forthcoming steps for the reserves in the region. The remarks touched on management, conservation, and public use policies affecting local lands and communities.
Ranger Colline Reports Fire Control Success in Reserves
In Flathead County Mr Colline oversees his department in that section and notes the rangers have had excellent success controlling fires in the reserves with no serious incidents reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flathead County
Colline
Under Sheriff Searches Ravalli County Trail Seeker
Missoula report says Under Sheriff Dave Bishop of Ravalli county hunted a suspect after days on the trail from Anaconda. He arrived last night and departed today in pursuit. Call at the Standard office to learn about premiums for a year’s subscription to the Standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Dave Bishop
Ravalli County
Anaconda
Standard
Shadce
Apple Crop Will Be A Heavy One In Bitter Root Valley
Missoula reports say the Bitter Root upper valley apple crop is very heavy and will aid overall fruitgrowers. Valley crop output expected at about half last year with first class quality. hay and grain yields are excellent where irrigated, with drought areas shorter. Farmers anticipate a strong season with improved conditions across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
W. B. Harlan
G. W. Dougherty
Corvallis
J. A. McGowan
J. M. Keith
Flathead Valley
Kalispell
Keith
Peplow
Flour Milla
John Sears
T. A. McClain
Swan Johnson
Robert Jamieson
Funeral of John Percey highlights railway brotherhood
The Missoula funeral for John Percey emphasized the bonds of railway workers. Members of the Order of Railway Conductors and United Brotherhood of Railway Employes led the tribute with a large procession, sermon by Rev. J. W. Bennett, and floral casket sendoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
John Percey
Percey
Order of Railway Conductors
United Brotherhood of Railway Employes
Hayes & Marsh
J. W. Bennett
A. J. Chamberlain
A. B. Brown
A. Beales
W. Dyson
James Dawson
James Smith
C. Grant
Fruit Growers Organize Protective Association
Missoula August 13 fruitgrowers from Missoula and Bitter Root valleys met to perfect organization of their protective association. Bam Dinsmore elected president with C Bass vice president F H Tucker secretary and J A Mose treasurer. Directors include W B Harlan T A McClain C C Willis Robert Jamieson John Sears. Sam Johnson named business manager. Constitution and bylaws adopted. association ready for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Bitter Root
Bam Dinsmore
Dpd. C. Bass
Stevensville
F. H. Tucker
J. A. Mose
W. B. Harlan
Como
T. A. McClain
Carlton
C. C
General Otis Expected for Fort Missoula Visit
Missoula reports General Otis, department commander, is due for an inspection visit this week. Officials believe the trip may be followed by an increase in the garrison at Fort Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Otis
Fort Missoula
Woman Arrested in Missoula Over Due Fine
Rose Adams, described as a woman of the half world, was arrested today at the Northern Pacific station by Deputy Sheriff Kelly. A message from Mr. Regis reported she had jumped a fine, with possible payment or return to St. Regis for sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Rose Adams
Northern Pacific Station
Kelly
Sheriff's Office
Two suspects jailed after Main street robbery in Missoula
In Missoula at 3 30 this morning Joe Crosby was robbed by two men near Reinhardt Warehouse. Within an hour the assailants, identified as Albert Welcome and Ed West, were detained and later bound over to district court. Officer McGregor led the pursuit, recovering Crosby s handkerchief and detaining the pair, who had money and fine clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Joe Crosby
Reinhardt
West Main Street
District Court
McGregor
Crosby
Capital Lodging House
Main Street
Union
Albert Welcome
Ed West
Missoula Notes Look In On Local Folks And Business
John R Toole returns from Anaconda J O Read inspects Lolo orchards J F Delaney visits from Lolo John Purtie at his saw mill Charles Allard from the reservation visits William Streeter of Superior visits Frank Higgins ships stable to Butte and returns from there H F Ruger of the Burlington visits the city A train of sheep passes through Missoula J P Thiat of Carroll Lumber Company in town Judge D M Durfee visits family William Phelps and wife of Stevensville register at the Rankin Tyler B Thompson and C H McLeod go to Kalispell on business Workmen clear away debris from burned warehouses Superintendent O J McConnell of Western Lumber is from Lothrop Dan Heyfron Oscar Sedman and others noted in loose list
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Read
Lolo
J. F. Delaney
John Purtie
Charles Allard
William Streeter
Superior
Missoula
Frank Higgins
Butte
Frank C. Higgins
H. F. Ruger
Burlington
J. P. Thiat
The
Carroll Lumber Company
D. M. Durfee
Philipsburg
William Phelps
Stevensville
Rankin
Tyler B. Thompson
C. H. McLeod
Kalispell
O. J. McConnell
Western Lumber Company
Lothrop
Dan Heyfron
Oscar Sedman
Irrigation the Thing Highlighted by Iowa Visit
M M Joyce, returning from Iowa, reports dire conditions for small farmers lacking capital to store or buy feed. He notes large cattlemen with corn reserves and contrasts Western Montana irrigation advantages with eastern farming struggles, praising Montana as the most favored state observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
M. M. Joyce
Iowa
Joyce
Montana
Thore
Dakota
Minnesota
Northern Pacific roadbed praised by Union Pacific official
Missoula August 13. H C Burt general master mechanic of the Union Pacific tours Northwestern lines and says the Northern Pacific roadbed is the best he has ridden in the West. Burt’s praise boosts roadmasters and their assistants as Union Market features prize beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Northern Pacific
H. C. Burt
Burt
Union Pacific
Bennett
Ernest C. Baxter
Wells
Nevada
DR. Bennett Electric Belt Co
Union Bidg
Denver
Colo
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Western
Western Montana
Baker's
Tissoula
Percantile Co
Missouli, Mentana
Missoula, Mont
Missoula Company
Dr. MacGeorge
Osteopath
Dr. R. Gwinn
Guns and Ammunition
Bishop & Kern
General Otis
McBride's
Globe Store
Dungan
Isthat Bk. Bidg
Flathead
Tacoma
Sam Ferguson
George Watters
Appolonio, Watters & Co
Victor
Coeur d'Alene
Sons of Hermann
Helena
Charles Jackman
Surhamer
Perry Steffee
Fish Creek
Epworth League
Avery
Henry Noden
W. D. Parsons
Wallace
Spokane
Alaska
Missoula Notes
John R. Toole
P. M. Reilly & Co, the Grocers
Mr. Joyce
Iown
Mr. Burt
Union Market
Cardus
Hollywood
Asbury Park
N.J
Baltimore
J. Wesley Grose
Chattanoogs
Tenn
Montana Sandstone Company
Columbus
Mont
Merchants’ Bank
N. Maio Si
Bulle
Paradise Hot Springs
Plains
United States
Dr. Bennett
A. J. Gibson
Gibson Blk
Attorneys-At-Law
John M. Evans
Daly Blk
Kodak Supplies
Eastman KodAks
Smith & Simons
Physicians and Surgeons
M. Rockman
Imperials
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Mercantile Department
Ment
First National Bank of
A. BR. Hammond
A. G. England
R. A. Foldy
A. B. Hammond
England
Joh
Tere Weeeeeees
TL Greenough
D. G
M. McLeod
H. L. Braun & CO
Chas. Emsley
Eclipse Stables
West Front Street
Missour
West Front St
Wm. Carten
Prop
Western Montana National Bank
G. A. Wolf
John C. Lehson
J.H. T. Ryman
Gurplus
E. Underwood
Wilson
Wilson Dilling
Onner
Tamarack
Bonner
BIG Blackfoot Milling
Toole Ave
Bonner, Mont
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