Murders and Mayhem at Missoula Clouded by Silence
In Missoula on Aug 4 Missoula sheriff Curran detains two suspects after the river death of Louis Raddigan linked to a saloon plot. McIntosh claims Long killed Raddigan and hid on an island while the pair fled by train and on foot. The case garners crowd curiosity as investigators seek corroboration and proceed with inquiries across Montana towns.
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Missoula
Louis Raddigan
Long
Raddigan
MelIntosh
MeIntosh
Higene Avenue
Mclntosh
McIntosh
Larsen
Drummond
Granite
Helena
Anaconda
Curran
Drunken woman sleeps in Missoula station waiting room
In Missoula on August 23 a married woman, clearly intoxicated, curled up in a bay window of the ladies waiting room and slept through the delay for the west bound train. She has recently fallen from her usual conduct and was awaiting to join her husband in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Washington
Higgins-Dyer marriage announced in Missoula
Cards received in Missoula announce the marriage of H. Allison Higgins to Miss N Agnes Dyer in Billings on the ninth of August. Higgins, a Missoula native, will reside with his bride in Rancher near Billings and many friends here wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
H. Allison Higgins
N. Agnes Dyer
Billings
Higgins
Rancher
Appointment Made in Missoula Land Office
In Missoula on August 23 Charles Ek Ayers has been named temporary clerk in the United States land office. The office has asked Washington for an additional clerk due to heavy workload, and Ayers’s selection pleases his many friends as he is a popular young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Charles Ek
Ayers
United States Land Office
General Land Office
Washington
Avery
Thompson heads to Grass Valley for birding despite past cattle loss
In a current report Thompson travels to Grass Valley where locals claim he knows bird locations. The note recalls a prior incident at Marceau's ranch when a firing misfired, injuring two Jersey cows, suggesting guardians should secure calves and stock on that valley property. Sewing machine supplies at Lister's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Marceau
DOVE OF PEACE PREVAILS IN MISSOULA REPUBLICAN MEETING
In Missoula on August 24 Senator Carter and local Republican leaders reached harmony with mutual representation from factions. A caucus selected delegates for the Monday primaries with contention resolved and the dove of peace cited as completing a union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Carter
8. G. Murray
Congress
First Ward
J. M. Dixon
E. A. Winstanley
C. L. Cowell
C. M. Owena
A. Logan
S.C. Murray
Dave Graham
W. White
R. M. Cobban
W. Q. Ranft
J. W. Greenough
P. P. Grant
L. W
H. W. Thompson
William Cardena
J. P. Wiggins
H. C. Myers
CC. E. Johnson
J. B. Collins
HH. FE. Chaney
C. H. Blaisdell
F. C. Webster
F. M. Ingalls
A. J. Gibson
Frank Smith
W. H Beacom
Fourth Ward
Sam_ Bellew
P. J. Kline
Mud on Missoula streets hinders bicycle riders
Fire insurance notes. Smith, Higgine but Doesn’t Stop Them. Missoula on August 23 reports mud on Mis soula streets. Cyclists ride up and down Higgine avenue all day. some fall in the mud while the slick conditions challenge riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Insurance
Smith, Higgine
Missoula
Higgine Avenue
False position for D B Bandmann over condemned cattle
Missoula Aug 24. Reports and Helena papers miscast D B Bandmann as avoiding slaughter of cattle condemned by the state veterinarian for tuberculosis. Bandmann says he urged killing of the herd and sought damages only after a delayed examination, denying any attorney general quote about not kicking when condemning orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Helena
D. B. Bandmann
Bandmann
MA Bandmann
Tandmann
Oneral
Disinterred Remains To Be Shipped To Wisconsin
Undertaker J M Lucy exhumed Patrick Lawler previously buried in Missoula after typhoid. Miss Lawler arrived from the East and will accompany her brother’s remains to Oshkosh Wisconsin for burial in the family lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
J. M. Lucy
Patrick Lawler
Miss Lawler
Oskosh
Wis
Missoula Forest Fires Bring Meager Damage Report
L. Griswold returned from the Clearwater country and says the fire damage is serious but less than first feared. Fires still burned when he left, but he believes rain has now put them out. Excellent bread at Rosendorf's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Local orchards under study for scale pests in Missoula
Missoula reports Prof. Rh A Cooley from the state experiment station is inspecting orchards after Inspector Handmann found scale and other pests. The plan is to eradicate all scale where found. Nearby, Missoula Nursery advertises choice cut flowers. In a Woodmen of the World meeting, Charles Cranston was elected secretary, replacing Harry Pierce who left town. Pr M Kellly & Co. grocers listed.
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Missoula
Rh. A. Cooley
State Experiment Station
Handmann
Woodmen of the World
Charles 8
Cranston
Harry Pierce
W. P. Smith
B. E. Searight
Missoula Notes Reflect Circus Week Activity And Local News
Missoula residents report Joe Steiger ill at home while H D Moore the state land registrar visits for the circus. The city sees many arrivals for Saturday events as trains and hotels are crowded. A new home birth, a tumor removal at Grantsdale's hospital, and an accident for plasterer John Lundgren are noted along with Ravalli county court house progress and a postponed timber case hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Steiger
Missoula
H. D. Moore
Harry Logan
Clinton
EK. P. Sweet
Idaho Insane Asylum
Blackfoot City
Rathdrum
Idaho
J. M. Keith
AA. J. Gibson
Hamilton
Ravalli County Court House
Court Creek
United States
W. P. Smith
Missoula Directory Plans Near Completion
J F Dyer general manager for Lt L Polk Co publishers is in Missoula stating a field force will gather names for a new directory. The Missoula directory appears by October first and will include residents of the Bitter Root valley and nearby small towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
J. F. Dyer
Lt. L. Polk & Co
Bitter Root
Which Will Win at Eagles Picnic Race in Missoula
Missoula readers weigh a Sunday Eagles picnic race with Dr Puff as the leading backer in a field including Fach Willig and others. The event draws a big crowd and horsemen show keen interest as to the winner. Schiller lodge No 4 Hermannsohne plans a grand ball at Ellis hall Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Fach
Puff
Willig
Schiller Lodge No
Hermannsohne
Ellis’ Hall
Housing Parties Gather for Hill Grouse Outing
Missoula on August 23 reports a large party forming to head into the hills Sunday for a grouse shoot. A party organized today includes Harry and others in the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Pais
Oot Grouse
Harry
Stevensville Notes Highlight Local Moves and Political Hustle
Stevensville notes detail social visits from Missoula and Hamilton, out-of-town guests at the Ravalli, property work by Matt Blindauer, Florence Smith White the M. D. arriving from Ohio, a typhoid case for Dominick McGuire, and a brewing candidates’ scramble for county offices with Stevensville’s convention set for the 2nd next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick McGuire
Dominick
Allen Fowler
Appolonio & Fowler
Victor
Stevensville
Jefferson City official visits Hamilton for government business
Hon J W Zevely of Jefferson City Mo prominent in the inferior department arrives in Hamilton for several days on government business. He is an old-time friend and associate of State Senator Myers, with W M Draffen L McCulloch and other Missourians noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
J. W. Zevely
Jefferson City
Zevely
Myers
W. M. Draffen
L. McCulloch
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Montana
Western Montana
The
Standard
West Main Street
Steward
Sir
Issoula
Percantile Co
Missoula, Mont
Rome
Kohn Jewelry CO
More Ev.de
Smith & Simons
United States Eurveyor General
Mont
Missoula Land District
Perth
Florence
Deering
J. W. Wilson
Lister's
Dove OF Peace
McBride's
Mr. Bandmann
Eastman Kodak
Peirce’s
Singer
Rosendorf's
Choice Cut Flowers
Bleeled
Pr. M. Kellly & Co
the Grocers
Missoula Notes
W. H. Steele
Grantsdale
Murphy & Worden
Higgins Avenue
Big Blackfoot Milling Co
Onner, Mon
Elery
Goodkind Bros
Helena, Mont
Florence Chapman
Eva Dobbins
N.S. Little
M. M. Co
J. D. Watts
FE. A. Winstanley
Chaffin
Corvallis
Yellowstone
Julia Luby
Altha Williams
Niation du Méakt
Darby
J. H. Little
Howard
J. T. Willams
Virgil
J. R. Williams
Ed Perry
Ae Son
George W. Dickinson
P. W. Haynes
P. Wo
C. K. Haynes
William Young
W. H. Ellis
Willie
Edward Foley
George Pitts
Three Mile
W. F. Robinson
M. E. Bailey
the Baptist Church
Bitter Root Valley
John Montgomery
D. H. Smith
Lake Como
Senator Myers
Sedalia
Fred
Stoddard
Matt Blindauer
Gibson
New Court House
H. B. Phillips
Margaret
Charlotte O'Reilly
Butte
J. C. Moebus
Josie Emerson
F. Dyer
Copper City
Ike Boyer
J. W. Lancaster
Stevenaville
Ravalli
Mr. Lancaster
H. CC. Gann
Illinois
West Fork
Florence Smith White
Cardington
Ohio
Lula
California
Greenhood Bros
F. W. Morris
Higges
Uite
E. Main
Queensware
ST. Clair Steel
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Montana
Florence Steam Laundry
Finkelnburg & Catlin
Hydrauiie
Higgins Lioca
Recere
Northern Pacific
J. W. Mehargue
First National Bank of
A. B. Hammond
A. G
England
R. A. Paddy
A. G. England
John
Cashier
T. L. Greenough
G. England
M. McLeod
Keith
G. A. Wolf, Charles Otto
J. H. T. Ryman
Union Market
John R. Daily
Jos. Oettinger
Northwestern University Dental School
American College of Dental Surgery
Daly Block
Muntasna
H. IL. Braun
Joy
Charles Emsley
Scientific and Decorative
Joan Hares
Chas, H. Mansa
Hayes & Marsh
West Front St
Barzala
Stoddard & Ross
Gilbert Rhodes
Front Street
Architects
E. LL Pector
Houst
N. Coulombe
Rankin Hotel
Crix
East Front Bt
Telephone & F. P. Smith
George
Pringle Prop
Phologhe
F. M
Shooting Gallery
P. H. Kelly
Missulla
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