Sawmill Destroyed by Fire in Eddy Montana
Missoula reports the William B. Russell sawmill at Eddy was wiped out by a boiler room fire. Dry lumber fed the blaze, saving yard logs but destroying machinery. Estimated loss reaches 10 000 dollars, with 3 000 dollars insured. No repair plan known. inquiry pending. Russell well known in the region and logs may require removal if rebuild is delayed.
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Missoula
William B. Russell
Eddy
Stoddard & Ross
Fe.a. Winstanley
G. F. Brooks
Imperial
National
Phoenix of London
American
Scottish Union
Pennsylvania
Russell
Billy” Russell
Standard
Sac a Lee Aims to Explain Tribal Trouble on Reservation
In Missoula on August 16 Sac a Lee the eldest son of Poker Jim is linked to ongoing Indian troubles with officers over eight to nine years. He reportedly caused annoyance and may have faced conflict due to cultural clashes and a rumored affair. Deputy Sheriff McCormick recalls knowing him as Isaac, though locals called him Sac a Lee. The case follows the prior sentencing of Poker Jim in Powell county for violating game law.
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Missoula
Sac-a-Lee
Poker Jim
Powell County
McCormick
Saca-Lee
Major McCormick
Isaac
Suit for Recovery in Nesmith v Brooks in Missoula Court
In Missoula Justice Houtchens court Mrs. Mary W Nesmith sues George F Brooks for $100 forfeited money from a real estate deal claimed to have been deposited as surety and returned to the depositor after a failed bargain. The case was taken under advisement.
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Missoula
Justice Houtchens
Mary W. Nesmith
George F. Brooks
Noden Bound Over In Ira Turner Shooting Case
In Missoula District Court Hen ry Noden charged with first degree murder in the shooting of Ira Turner waived a preliminary examination and was held for district court. The court also reviewed Frank Smith Robert Burns and Miller on suspicion of the Chinese gardens assault. Smith and Burns received 10 days for vagrancy while Miller goes to trial.
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Missoula
Court of Justice of the Peace Hoatcens
Henry Noden
Ira PD
Turner
District Court
Justice Houtchens
Frank Smith
Robert Burns
Miller
Theuseault
Chinese Gardens
Smith
Burns
Not All Is Joy Campers Have Inconveniences For Missoula
Missoula residents note campers bring busy excitement yet miss home comforts. The long hot spell boosts fishing reports while those in town cope with the lack of soda fountains and other conveniences, leaving stay at homes partially content with the campers absence.
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Missoula
Grocer Seeks Mayor Endorsement Amid Patent Medicine Claims
P. M. Reilly and Co of Missoula asks Mayor Stevens to endorse their goods. The mayor, in his high office, is targeted by patent medicine sellers seeking endorsements, though none have produced a suitable package for his case.
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Missoula
Aug. K
Stevens
Steve Endorses Trial of Medicine for His Symptoms
Steve says the symptoms match his case exactly and he plans to try the medicine tonight. He hopes it will ease his condition after reviewing the description.
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Steve
Warden Higgins Returns from Blackfoot Country
Game Warden A. E. Higgins traveled into the Blackfoot country near Gold creek seeking Indians accused of setting timber fires to drive out game. He found evidence of fire and traces of their presence, but the suspects had escaped. Higgins returned bruised and torn.
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Missoula
A. E. Higgins
Higgins
Gold Creek
Premiums for a Yearly Standard Subscription
The Standard offers a year’s subscription with exceptional premiums that surpass all others, drawing readers with strong value and allure.
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Standard
Western Montana Fair Premin List and Program Sent
Missoula reports the Western Montana fair executive committee will mail premium lists and programs to requesters. The fair aims to showcase livestock and farm produce with a stronger livestock emphasis. The Missoula Driving club schedules a racing program for the last three days, plus daily band concerts and additional attractions to be announced.
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Missoula
Montana
Long Chase Nets Horse Thief Near Ravalli County
Under Sheriff Bishop of Ravalli county and Sheriff Watts captured John Brown in Thompson after a week long pursuit across Eastern Montana. Brown, using two aliases, is believed to have stolen a team in the Bitter Root country and evaded capture by mail forwarding to Thompson Falls before being apprehended.
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Missoula
Bishop
Ravalli County
Watts
Hamilton
John Brown
Montana
Butte
Anaconda
Thompson Falls
Prescott
Ross
Thompson
Double Leg Amputation After Yard Accident
A machinist from Hope, A Koch, lost both legs when a tender backed over him at Hope yards at 2 am. In Missoula, Dr. Spottawood performed a double amputation at Northern Pacific hospital. the right leg was removed above the knee and the left below the knee. The patient’s condition is cautiously hopeful tonight with a chance of recovery.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Spottawood
A. Koch
Hope
Koch
Hope Yards
Loop of Hope
Property deeds and filings recorded in Missoula
Deed from Samuel Dinsmore to John E Patterson for lots 1 2 4 15 and 1 Orénard Homes No 3 with water right valued at 2750 dollars. Official bond for S 8 Elliott Bonita road trustee and declaratory statement Curley pole location Pattee canyon Miki Hello filed with clerk and recorder.
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Missoula
Samuel Dinsmore
John E. Patterson
Orénard Homes
Elliott
Bonita
Curley
Pattee Canyon
Miki
Child's Cry Moves Mother to Seek Cure for Scrofula
Mrs. Duncan sought Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery after her child suffered severe scrofula and near blindness. Five bottles cured the eyes and eased the condition, with the family praising the medicine's blood purifying properties and recommending it to others. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are noted as a suitable laxative for children.
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Agnes L. Duncan
Mansfield
Sebastian Co. Ark
Sera
Doctor Pierce
Skeleton unearthed by steam shovel near Bearmouth
In a Missoula report dated August 16, a Northern Pacific steam shovel near Bearmouth uncovers a near perfectly preserved completo skeleton buried about four feet deep on a hill overlooking the river. The Indian origin is inferred from skull shape with fur fragments suggesting buffalo hide burial. Bones and skull are sent to the Missoula Standard office for preservation and further study.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Bearmouth
Andy Heinzer
Heinzer
Trout Scarcity Spurs Action Against Ditch Screens and Dynamite
Missoula reports trout decline due to irrigators neglecting head ditch screens and the use of dynamite in streams. A local fisherman observed large trout washed from ditches near Stevensville, urging immediate protection measures and legal action to deter culprits.
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Missoula
Stevensville
Father of D. D. Hull Dies in Highland Park
Missoula Montana Aug 16 D D Hull of Arlee was on the east bound limited train when the telegram arrived announcing the death of his father T D Hull of Highland Park The elder Hull had been ill but recently improved and planned a Montana trip this fall The son has the sympathy of many friends in the state.
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Missoula
D. D. Hull
Arlee
T. D. Hull
Highland Park
Mr. Hull
Montana
Water scarcity prompts deeper ditches in Missoula valleys
In Missoula on August 16 the water question grows urgent in valley areas and deeper ditching is planned as several ditches have not run dry. Crops mostly fair, stockmen seek water on ranges while awaiting rain. The Missoula base ball team will travel to Anaconda Saturday night to challenge the Eagles again after practice this week.
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Missoula
Anaconda
Eagles
Copper City
Missoula Man Reports Salt Lake Visit Pleasant
Rank McHaffie returns from a trip to Salt Lake City and says the visit was pleasant. He described Salt Lake as a beat place and shared general impressions of the journey.
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Missoula
Rank McHaffie
Salt Lake
Local Outing Rejuvenates Man Though Fear Remains
The report notes a man found relief from rheumatism and renewed vigor after an outing. He fears the tired feeling may return and plans a possible week off to go to Salt Lake again if needed. Guns and ammunition, Bishop & Kern.
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Jin
Salt Lake
Fires burn along railway line in Flathead area
Missoula reports no fires on the Flathead forest reservation. Superintendent J B Collins says only small fires along the Great Northern railway line are being promptly extinguished, preventing timber logs losses in the region.
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Missoula
J. B. Collins
Forest Reserve System
Flathead County
Women return home from Flathead Lake camping trip
Miss Allie Reeves Fannie Richmond Emily Marshall and Frank Worden came back to Missoula from a Flathead Lake camp. They got lost on the reservation last night and tied up on Mud Creek until daylight, then made a hard drive to reach the morning train and arrived home safely.
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Missoula
Allie Reeves
Fannie Richmond
Emily Marshall
Frank Worden
Flathead Lake
Mud Creek
Sheriff in Pursuit of Saloon Robber
Missoula August 16 Sheriff Prescott went east in pursuit of the man who robbed the headquarters saloon Wednesday night. The suspect is well known and the sheriff expects to overtake him before returning. The proof against him is strong.
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Missoula
Prescott
Pit Nearly Worked Out at Bearmouth Gravel Pit
Roadmaster Mayne visited the Bearmouth gravel pit on Friday. The pit is nearly exhausted and the steam shovel was moved after it toppled on soft ground. The delay was minor and the shovel is back in operation. Ballast for 10 miles of track has been removed from the Bearmouth pit.
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Missoula
Mayne
Bearmouth
Progress Report From Leslie Mine Delights Missoula Stockholders
George Towne reports from Missoula that the Leslie mine shows splendid development progress after a short visit. The company believes it has a good mine and local stockholders are elated over the excellent outlook.
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Missoula
George Towne
Leslie
Flathead siding added on Northern Pacific near Arlee
Missoula August 16 The new time card changes the meeting point of trains No 3 and No 2 on the division and a new 30 car siding between Arlee and Selish will be named Flathead. The siding will be expanded later to handle more cars.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Arlee
Selish
Flathead
Desert land entries filed in Big Hole basin
William Englebaugh and John W. Elliott of Jackson completed final proof on desert land entries in the Big Hole basin. Harry G. Davis of Jackson also filed a desert entry on nearby land.
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Missoula
William Englebaugh
John W. Elliott
Jackson
Big Hole Basin
Harry G. Davis
Bennington Arrives In San Francisco After Oriental Service
The gun boat Bennington arrived in port today after about two years in oriental waters. She spent time at Manila then returned to the China station and will be repaired here. Many crew members will soon be discharged as their terms of enlistment expire.
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San Francisco
Bennington
Oriental
Manila
China Station
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