Elizabeth Anna McKeen Dies in Missoula at 89
Elizabeth Anna McKeen aged about 89 died at 3 PM in Missoula at the home of her grandniece on East Main street after a short illness. She was born in Kingsclear New Brunswick and was a longtime Episcopal church member. She had two marriages Charies Beckwith and Robert McKeen and was aunt to A F Hammond Henry Hammond Mrs William McKeen and Mrs George Fenwick. Funeral services will be held at the Episcopal church Monday at 2 oclock conducted by Rev George Stewart.
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McKeen
A. F. Hammond
Henry Hammond
William McKeen
George Fenwick
C.H. McLeod
J. M. Keith
George "Briggs
Gaides Beckwith
George McLeod
George
Andrew Beckwith
John Roberts
Hanson
Butte
Episcopal Church
Kingsclear
New Brunswick
Wharies Beckwith
Cha E. Beckwith
Missoula
Robert McKeen
Canasta
Forest Fires Believed Quenched Near Missoula and Helena
Missoula reports winds and showers cleared the air and most fires are believed quenched. Bitter Root valley residents say mountain fires in their area have ceased. Helena observer Henry Nell says the worst in the Coeur dAlene region are over.
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Missoula
Bitter Root Valley
Henry
Nell
Helena
CoeuraAtene
Missoula Notice Describes Local Habits and Decrease in Police Complaints
A Missoula report from Aug 18 notes fewer disturbances by habitual offenders in the area. Officers report less activity from these individuals and a shift in local criminal patterns.
Local Echoes Await Strike Before California Winter Quarters
Fragments show readers discussing labor actions and police morale as a contingent plans a winter retreat to California. References to the legraphers' strike and preparations hint at broader unrest and transport delays affecting the group’s annual crusade.
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Legraphers
California
Missoula School Board Names New Teachers for Next Year
Missoula August 18 The school board held a brief meeting and elected Fannie Robinson Atta McLatchey and Jennie Richardson as teachers to fill resignations. Ida L. Fisher was named principal of the Willard building and Elisabeth Davidson to the high school as instructor.
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Missoula
Fannie Robinson
Atta McLatchey
Jennie ‘Richardson
Ida L. Fisher
Willard Builring
Elisabeth Davidson
Cleaning Loaded Gun Fears Mortally Wounded in San Francisco
Miss Grace Crain of Missoula reports that her sister in law, Mrs Crain, was cleaning a revolver to loan to friends when it discharged, wounding her body. The bullet passed through and she lingered days between life and death before gradual improvement and expected full recovery. The incident occurred at the Crain couple's San Francisco home.
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Missoula
Grace Crain
Fred Crain
San Francisco
Missouri man suffers leg fracture after saloon scuffle
In Missouri on West Front street a man sustained fractures to both bones of his lower leg during a scuffle in a saloon. He was admitted to Parsons and Smith hospital after a serious line injury. George Kennedy of Clinton, recently struck by paralysis, has also been admitted to the hospital.
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Missouri
West Front Street
Parsons & Smith Hospital
Woods
George Kennedy
Clinton
Mercantile Company Extends Existence 40 Years
Articles of incorporation show Mb outa Mercantile Company extending its corporate term by 39 years. Originally incorporated for three years, the period expired today and the extension begins August 18, 180, totaling a 40 year corporate life.
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Aoa, Ane Waaan
Mbouta Mercantile Company
Funeral services for Cyrus Fillmore Woodford held in Missoula
A Missoula August funeral was held for Cyrus Fillmore Woodford who died last night. Services took place Sunday afternoon at the Woodford home on Woodford Street with Rev C C Clark presiding. Attending were Jude AWM Bickford of Butte and Tom Woodford of Lathrop, sons, who arrived in the city this afternoon to attend the services.
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Missoula
Aug
Cyrus
Fillmore Woodford
Woodford
Woodford Street
C. C. Clark
Jude
Bickford
Butte
Tom Woodford
Lathrop
Grain harvest forecast on reservation farms
Samuel Nellen, agent of the Flatheads, says about 9 000 bushels of grain will be harvested this year on farms between Rowan and Polson on the reservation. He reports the crop will be large across the reservation as conditions look fine.
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Aiesouth
Samuel Nellen
Flatheads
Rowan
Polson
Return from Missouri special dispatch brief
Special dispatch notes J Noonan and wife purchased RN Barker and F C Daugherty property in Brevensville. They lived in the valley years ago, went to Missouri, and recently returned to stay. Also advertises 16 inch green wood at $2.25 per load delivered, telephone 108. B B Mt Co.
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Wecoandais
Brevensville
J. Noonan
RN. Barker
F.C. Daugherty
B. B. Mt. Co
Knox Hats Introduce New Fall Shapes
Knox Hats highlight the refined quality and enduring reputation of their headwear with a fresh fall collection. The authoritative style and craftsmanship are emphasized as the line showcases revised shapes reflecting continued excellence.
New Montanas Hat Ad Promises Value and Quality
An advertisement touts Montanas hats as top in style and quality at a moderate price. It claims the same shapes materials and workmanship as Knox hats and prices Montanas at 3.50 dollars, presenting them as the best value.
Missoula Debates Second Class City Status and Opera House Upgrades
Missoula council debates elevating Missoula to second class city status to enable more improvements funded by property taxes. The city undertakes extensive Opera House renovations including seating, drapery, carpet, boxes, heating, and dressing room upgrades ahead of the coming season.
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Missoula
Crty Council
Ounell
Union Opera House
Charg
Maeyer Charles Harnels
Lmgroves Mente
Cory
Rome
Aussoula
Senator Clark to Europe and Missoula street rail proposal
Missoula reported that Senator Clark plans a European trip and will return in weeks to address street railway work. Bickford notes new efforts by engineers for a dam at the Blackfoot river to supply power for the railway and that local interest is high in starting construction soon.
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Missouls
Aus
M. Bickford
Butte
Missoula
Clark
Europe
Bickford
Blackfoot
Western Montana Lode Attached by Creditors
Missoula August 19 attachment of all rights of Robert Gaffney and William Sutherland in the Western Montana lode mining claim in the St Regis district was filed with the county clerk by Sheriff Graham. Attachment arises from suit by J A Grover seeking 82.22 for a merchandise consignment.
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Missoula
Robert Gaffney
William Sutherland
Montana
St. Regis
Funeral for George Cook Set in Missoula
Dr R Gwinn oculist and aurist notes funeral arrangements for George Cook who died two days ago. Mrs Mary Foster of Ontario has requested burial in Missoula cemetery. Funeral slated for 2 PM Monday at Marsh chapel. GUESTS OF GIBSON FAMILY: A G Wood manager of the Lonton Lana Mortgage Co Pang and family arrived, visiting Superintendent Gibson. Representative and Mrs Joseph M Dixon left Missoula for Portland to attend the exposition and national fril Mion congress.
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Seattle
G. W. Nye
Ion Mountain
Amons
Coeur d’Alene
R. M. Cobban
Cobban Realty Company
Dubois
Idaho
Hoopes
Nonarell Fruit
Bouleder
South Second Street
George Elliott
The
Federation of Labor
Great Falls
Federation
John Beaton
Camas Prairie
Albert Church
Spokane
Portian
W. M. Downing
Denver
Colo
A. J. Violette
Profestor Conthear
University of Montana
University At Chicago
Missoula
Moran
Mary Foster
Ontario
George Cook
Gibson
Aug
A. G. Wood
Lonton Lana
Pang
Dating
Ter
Ttaon
Joseph M. Dixon
Portland
Dixon
Mining activity draws Quartz Creek residents in Missoula notes
MISSOULA NOTES residents from Quartz creek report heavy mining activity in the section this summer. Jack Hallaway of Woodman registered at the Rankin Miss Chapin of Hamilton writes in Missoula Friday for a H. C. Howell of Kalispell visiting the city for a couple of days. Will P. Fisher of the Gallatin Valley Milling Co recently opened an office in Seattle and is in the city.
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Quartz Creek
Jack Hallaway
Woodman
Rankin
Miss Chapin
Hamilton Witer
Missoula
H. C. Howell
Kalispell
Will P. Fisher
Gallatin Valley Milling Company
Seattle
Vis
Parties for the Young and Younger People
Special Dispatch from Stevensville notes Mrs. Allan Forkner hosted Claude Forkner’s 11th birthday with games and refreshments. Another area gathering honored Vean and Gene Mosher with teens present, plus a timber party planned for St. Maries Peak led by Miss Mary Winslett.
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Stevensville
Allan Forkner
Claude
Ruth Woods
Tena Higgins
Margaret Maze
MtcLaugh
Florence ‘Bulan Kinder
1 Embott
Lars Emhoff
Dottie Perry
Katherine Faulds
Jack Rages
Myron’ Davie
Ottie Hightower
Gilbert Porter
Pearl Whitmore
Ruby Whitmore
Paul Harer
Elle. Clark
Beulah Tackridge
Esele Maley
Vivian Warner
Wolterine Warner
Mise Mary ‘Winslett
Leta. Price
Josie Rob
Rhoda Smith
Atessis Piare May
Fred E
Fred
Ren
Hay nakery goat AUL CHARLIE FINED
An arrest report lists Paul Charla detained by authorities after a court found him in default of payment. The incident occurred August 2 at a local hay market where Charlie was cited for violations. Further details were not provided in the readable text.
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Paul Charla
Water Drinker Sam Johnson Bets On World Record
The Boston Globe chronicles Samuel Julius Johnson, a famed water drinker, claiming he can outdrink any man. He cites drinking up to ten quarts daily, recalling childhood on Master Billy Watson's farm, and denying any habit besides water.
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Boston Globe
Samuel Julius Johnson
Globe
Samuel
Nantasket
Billy” Watson
Centerville
Delegates Arrive for Montana Labor Convention
Great Falls reports the Montana State Federation of Labor preparing for the largest convention in state history as delegates arrive from Butte and other cities. Notables include President Alexander Fairs of Helena and Second Vice President Fisc Calvin, with many union leaders and local representatives accompanying them.
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Great Falls
State Federation of Labor
Orfers
Federation
Butte
Alexander Fairs
Helena
Fisca Calvin
Joseph Cahill
Silver Row Trades and Labor Assembly
Federation Executive Committee
Jar
Y Schafer
Butte Women's Protective Man
Calvin
Is Union
Monkeys Serve as Skilled Helpers Worldwide
The article chronicles various roles for monkeys across history, from sea and kitchen work on ships to tea packing in China, ore washing in Yukon mining, and railway labor in Cape Colony. It cites Siam stores using apes as cashiers who reportedly distinguish counterfeit coins.
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Lanago
Britain
Irons Flats
Cape Stan
Toiling Exes
London
Yukon
Siam
Courtesy at Turnstile Ends In Varied Courtesy
A scene at an elevated station shows politeness clash as a man lets a woman pass, a grip fighting back, and a swift kick leads to a 5 cent barrier to retaliation. The incident prompts comments about duty and courage. In a separate accident Harry Richner of the Lower Merion police is injured when a bicycle mishap drives his club into his ribs, breaking two.
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Nurrlea
Union Depot
Harry Richner
Merion
Ardmore
Richner
Beaverhead Club Trustees Elected In Prosperous Shape
Special Dispatch to the Standard Dillon August 18 Beaverhead club trustees elected three year HT Poindexter T D Olmsted S J Haines two year W C Orr J W Morton William Roe John F Bishop Gilbert O M Livingston list one year J H Gilbert others noted membership around the club.
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Standard
Dillon
Beaverhead Club
HT. Poindexter
T. D. Olmsted
J. Haines
W.c.orr
J. W Morton
William Roe
John F. Bishop
La Savoie limps into New York port with engine failure
The French mail steamer La Savoie limped into New York on Aug 19 partly disabled after one engine failed on Thursday. Lambert Nethous, condemned to hang for killing his brother-in-law, took his own life in his jail cell by stabbing himself in the abdomen.
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New York
la Savoie
Jay
Lambert
Inherited Experience and the Instinct Theory
The article outlines Perrier’s theory that insect instincts arise from ancient learning passed by heredity. It argues seasons and climate once lacked, allowing long insect lifespans and education to shape instinct. As climates condensed in the tertiary era, acquired traits became fixed as instinct through geological time.
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Edmond Perrier
M.A. Latour
la Nature
M. Perrier
Hite
Mt Sensation
Ingocns
Mesers
Fayol
Charles Brognitart
Commentry
M. Per- Her
Ming Lee Family of Negros Island China Mestizos
The Ming Lee clan, a wealthy Chinese mestizo family in Negros Island, Philippines, is led by the governor’s elder son and his wife. The mother, Senora Ming Lee, 8 years old in the article, is described as a formidable gambler who will stay two days for Pangh fi games, with meals served beside her in a chair, while Sunday mornings see her driving in a Manila-built Victoria.
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Suay
Philippine
Negros
Ming’ Lee
Teik
Senora
Ming Lee
Shuveh
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Knox
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Missoula Mercantile Company
OPERA
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Missoula Street
Dr. R. Gwinn
Oculist
Auriot
Dr. Ellis
P.M. Reilly
Missoula Notes
Rone
Winta
Chamrius
Pop
Ketcham
Sue Burr
Sam Creeven
Thare
Bass
Hutlan
Mart Fat
Mecca
BIG Blackfoot Milling Co
Bonner, Mont
Benner
Toole Avenue
Mineola, Mont
Tamarack
Rounter
Vawen
Livingston
Wolle Poing
Rethionom
Fred Wolle
University of California
EA Savone
Pisamt
Carload
Mercantile Dept
Hamilton, Mont
First National Bank
Terest
Savings Department
Terers
Wee Montana National Bai Missoula, Mont
A. Wolf
John Clehsough
T. Ryman
M.L. Golden State Taxidermist Taxidermy
Lethbridge
Alberta
Canada
C.A. Magrath
Alberta Railway and Irrigation Co
Osler, Hammond & Nanton
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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