Mitchell to Stay in Nome and Develop Ditch Water
Missoula August reports JS R Mitchell will remain in Nome until spring to begin large scale mining claims. A water ditch is planned to serve many claims previously water short. Mitchell aims to finish the ditch by his return and settle Montana affairs this winter while planning permanent residence in the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
JS. R. Mitchell
Nome
Alaska
Mitchell
Montana
Mr. Mitchell
Dunning Brothers Pioneer Claims Highlight City Work
The Dunning brothers bring forward several solid claims as one brother remains in the city while the other two venture out to prospect and advance their respective assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunning
The Farmer Actor a Good Union Man
Dick Bandmann, a farmer and union delegate from the Farmers' union, spoke at a Trades and Labor council meeting in Missoula. He credited the union with helping farmers secure better prices and contributing to prosperity, though not taking all credit for the crop's success. His apple crop is expected to be small this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Dick. Bandmann
Trades and Labor Council
Farmers’ Union
Bandmann
Mr. Bandmann
Weil
Crab apple grower reports record sale prospects
The grower notes his first large sale was the disposal of his entire output of crab apples sent to Hastern Montana at a price higher than any he has ever obtained. He adds that although the regional apple crop is not the largest in years, prices look good and fruit quality is better than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Davis to sue for damages over fall from pole
Charles B. Davis, a lineman who broke his leg last spring after a fall from a telephone pole, plans to sue the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co and the Big Blackfoot Milling Co for damages. His father W E Davis seeks appointment as administrator and guardian of his estate in district court, noting the pole was furnished by the lumber firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Charles BE. Davis
W. E. Davis
District Court
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Big Blackfoot Milling Company
Davis
Construction contract let for A C M store addition
The A C M company store addition contract was awarded to John Lagerquist and Andrew Erickson. Workers began clearing ground, tearing out machinery and moving adjacent structures to allow excavation. W B Harlan suffered facial bruises in a runaway near Grantsdale after a wheel axle failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Hamilton
A. C. M. Company
John Lagerquist
Andrew Erickson
Littl
Joshua Pond Confectionery
Belwig Bakery
W. BR. Harlan
Como
Grantsdale
Carrie Harlan
Mr. Harlan
Old-time blacksmith William Rowley dies in Missoula hospital
William Rowley a longtime blacksmith who worked in Bonner St Regis and other Western Montana camps died in Missoula at the Sisters Hospital from bladder trouble He was about 40 and single He lived in Eddy last and had been ill since March Russell arrived from Eddy to arrange funeral Delegates to the state trades and labor convention in Missoula will banquet in Elkshall Tuesday Tickets $1 at M R Hardenberg store orders by mail to Golden Rule Missoula
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Noden
Turner
Missoula
Henry
Dead Man's Gulch
William Rowley
Bonner
St. Regis
Montana
Sisters’ Hospital
Rowley
Big Blackfoot Milling Company
Edldy
Russell
Eddy
Trades and Labor
Elkshall
M. R. Hardenberg
MISSOULA NOTES AND LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Missoula notes report Jesse Sears visiting, Abe Himmelbauer buying a gaited saddle horse, and Frank Reeder filing an 80 acre timber and stone claim. Infant of Benjamin Pugh dies. Miss Boyd and Miss Bartlett host guests from Wallace. W. P. Fisher and family plan a Bozeman vacation. Trades and Labor council meets here next week bringing visitors. Big Blackfoot Company’s Camas Prairie logging railway progress well. A J Gillis purchases two South Missoula lots for a dwelling. Frank Sipler admitted to hospital after a fall. Waldo Ward planning a California olive farm residence. Kennedy plans in progress. Standard office engraving samples at the Brunswick hotel. St Reg’s mill at Big Blackfoot Co started on double time. Bonner night shift moved to St Reg’s for all-night operation. output expected to be large. Home grown berries at P M Reilly’s. One hundred Easter card sets for $1.50 at Standard office.
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Jesse Sears
Rowan
Abe Himmelbauer
Frank Reeder
Belknap
Benjamin Pugh
Cherry Street
Boyd
Miss Bartlett
Wallace
Idaho
Missoula
Frank Sipler
Parcific
Waldo Ward
California Alge
Kennedy
St. Reg‘s
Big Blackfoot Company
Bonner
Bt. Regie
Music Feud Closes Pavilion Band Clash Over Cornetist
At Missoula’s Rattlesnake pavilion a dispute erupts after cornetist Fred Smith, in Esmay’s band, dances with his cap on following a haircut. Proprietor Wolcott ejects Smith, causing a split with Esmay’s orchestra and a rival venue as milling firm places a lien for nearly $977 on the pavilion building.
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Missoula
Fred Smith
Esmay
Smith
Wolcott
Cornelis Smith
Mamay
Cortet
Eemay
Lewis
Big Blackfoot Milling Company
Forest Fires Threaten Sand Point Idaho Timber Camps
Advices from Sand Point Idaho report major forest fires harming timber around the cedar belt. Callahan and Hoogle lumbermen lose a camp worth about 2500 dollars with no insurance. Humbird Lumber Co. holds large timber and cedar pole losses as fires spread in the region near Missoula. Origin unclear but blamed on careless campers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Sand Point
Idaho
Callahan & Hoogle
Great Cedar Belt
Humbird Lumber Company
Onion Club Banquet Outing Near Missoula
Missouri notes describe the Onion club outing led by President Dorman. The procession went to the Peat ranch for fishing and shooting followed by a woods banquet. Joe Oettinger was initiated. two members were detained, others attended. past president Johnson and Chief Justice Brantly were absent.
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Missouri
Onion Club
Belo
Bulton
Joe Oettinger
RE. Johnson
Brantly
Dorman
Missoula
Appraisers Appointed in Pal Ham Grocery Bankruptcy
John B. Henley William Kelley and Tyler Worden named appraisers for the Pal Ham grocery stock in Missoula Aug 1 The stock has depreciated due to no prior appraisal amid bankruptcy There was much perishable stock and creditors face a total loss Teas coffers and some staples may be salvaged out of the wreck.
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Missoula
Aug.s
John B. Henley
William Kelley
Tyler Worden
Splendid Opportunity to Exhibit the Fruit
Missoula August 21 The chance to showcase Western Montana horticulture at the St Louis exposition is described as the finest ever for fruit display. State horticulture officials urge growers in Missoula and Bitter Root valleys to cooperate, prepare their best Montana fruit, and support forthcoming circulars detailing the exhibit plan.
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Missoula
Montana
Montene Cou Mission
Ids
State Board of Horticulture
Edwards
Bitter Root
First raid on gambling joint reported in Misaunia
Misaunia Aug 21 The fire raid upon a gambling joint under the present administration was made in the evening at Lobdell's saloon on Woody street. Kie Hollingsworth conducted the raid alone arresting four players and seizing $1 on the table. The players were at a friendly game of blackjack when officers arrived. the four men appeared in court and were released.
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Reid
Lobdell’s
Woody Street
Kie Hollingsworth
Mechanical liens filed against Ames Daigle and Barrett mill
Missoula Aug 21 report states additional mechanics liens were placed against the saw mill firm Ames Daigle and Barrett of Piilemon Spur. Total claims amount to about $5000. Claims arise from workmen employed by the firm during spring and summer.
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Missoula
Cawmill Frm
Ames Daigle & Barrett
Piilemon Spur
Simons and McCormick Depart for Kalispell by Reservation Route
Frank Simons and W. W. McCormick plan a Saturday dawn departure from Missoula to Kalispell. They will travel via the reservation route, accompanying Mr. (name truncated) on the trip.
Newbro’s Herpicide Claims Dandruff Cure
Advertises Newbro’s Herpicide as a scientific dandruff remedy that digs to the scalp root to stop the itch and prevent hair loss. Sold by druggists with samples available for 10 cents from The Herpicide Co. in Detroit and Paxson & Rockefeller as agents for Butte.
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Adam
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Paxson & Rockefeller
Butte
Simons’ car aims for record breaking auto trip
Simons plans a high speed journey to test road adaptability for auto work. The car, recently overhauled by a Winton factory expert, is reported to be in fine trim for the run.
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Simons
Winton
Wallis and Breaks His Wrist
James Baillie a carpenter of Toole avenue fell from his bicycle on an abrupt roadside and broke the left wrist near the Rattilesnake rocks in Missoula on August 21.
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Missoula
James Baillie
Toole Avenue
Rock Drilling Contest Offers Big Prizes on Labor Day
Helena officials announce a Labor Day rock drilling contest with a $75 prize from the organizing committee and a second prize expected from the Miners' Union. Competitors anticipated from Butte Marysville Helena Winston and surrounding areas.
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The
Standard
Helena
Miners’ Union
Butte
Marysville
Winston
Burglars Steal Firearms and Money at Lowe Hardware
In Glendive on August 21 burglars broke into William Lowe's hardware store through a rear window. They stole a Colt revolver valued at 80 dollars. The safe and cash register contained large sums of money, but nothing else was taken. No clue to the robbers is reported.
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Glendive
Burghlars
William Lowe
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Henry Noden
Deer Lodge
Harry Turner
Turners Cabin
Ssoula, Mont
Oxfords
Hamilton Way
Ravalli County
Missoula Notes
W. P. Fisher
Bozeman
Camas Prairie
A. J. Gillis
South Missoula Addition
W.W. Brooks Agency
Brunswick Hotel
Heckler
St. Hegis Mill
P.M. Reilly‘s
Standard Office
Oliver
Buffalo Pitts
Hoosier
Planet Junior Garden
Deering
Winona and
Rushford Farm
Copper Mining Company
Mercantile Department
First National Bank
J. M. Keith
Go. A. Wolf
John C. Lehson
J. H. T. Ryman
Cashier
First National Bank of
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England
D. M. Keith
RA Wmady
A. B. Hammond, A. G
John J
T L. Greenough
G. England
H. MelLeod
J. Keith
Elway and
Woolcoot
Watcha
Ghent Damagio
Mest
R. Gwinn
Dandruff
Wallis
TCA
Anne
Jon
Bulle
AnNa
Havalli
Kavaili
Northern Pacific
Yorratea
James Gheenthwaite
the Havans
Mont
BIG Blackfoot Milling Co
Big Jackfoot Milling Co
Bonner, Mont
Toole
Missoula Mont
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