County board rescinds 4 percent property tax reduction
Missoula August meeting reports county commissioners rescind Aug 11 order reducing 1902 assessments by four percent. Peter Scheffer and John Bonner vote affirmatively with August Hollensteiner opposing. Corrected totals place the 1902 assessment at 10,368,892 while the levy tops 10 to 12 mills depending on road taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Peter Scheffer
John Bonner
Missoula County
County Board of Equalization
State Board of Equalization
August Hollensteiner
Indian seeks wife thief in long pursuit ends in jail
Charles Gabe Lumphrey arrives in Missoula and says he tracked Paul Charley, accused of stealing his wife and baby, to a reservation hay field. Lumphrey claims he forced Charley and his wife to walk to Mission jail and intends to press for the child at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Charles Gabe Lumphrey
Paul Charley
Lumphrey
Charley
Mission
Water rights clash in Missoula district court
In Patrick Hayes versus Morris and Terry Hayes claims water rights. R D Terry asserts a 200 inch 1882 right and seeks decree and perpetual injunction. Separate suit by William Murphy et al against J L Churchill et al seeks sale of mining claims Boston Cane Nome Wallace district and division of proceeds due to settlement dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Murphy
J. L. Churchill
Boston
Cane Nome
Wallace
Northwest Farmers Rejoice Over Record Crops This Year
Orrin D. Wheeler reports from Missoula that crops across the Northwest are the largest he has seen. He notes favorable weather and improved farmer finances from North Dakota to Montana, with widespread debt reduction and rising optimism for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Northwest
Orrin D. Wheeler
Northern Pacific
West
Here
North Dakota
Amicably Settled Over Building Move In Missoula
In Missoula on August 26 the dispute over moving Herman Kohns building ended amicably. Kohn paid the wire-cutting costs, and the injunction against contractor Columbo was not enforced, allowing the project to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Herman Kohn
Telephone Company
Columbo
Affidavit of Contest Filed Over Montana Homestead
Emmet R. Staley filed an affidavit of contest against John L. Heffman on a Wisdom area homestead claim. Staley accuses abandonment and noncompliance with law, with hearings set by Commissioner Stevens at Wisdom on October 4 and in the Missoula land office on October 15.
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Missoula
Emmet R. Staley
United States Land Office
John L. Heffman
Wisdom
Staley
Stevens
Contempt citation issued for William Alls in Carleton
William Alls of Carleton must appear in Missoula district court on September 3 to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt. He allegedly took water from Carleton creek belonging to others.
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Missoula
William Alls
Carleton
Alls
Carleton Creek
Gate of advertisement letters names prominent signers
A list of individuals associated with the Gate of advertisement letters appears, including William Boyd Mona Bagget J Bene deut J E Boise James M Bryant E W Barrette Mrs Frank Bonner Dave Beckman J W Clemens Amato Carmelo M A Dyer Tom Gannon E F Hughes Walter Horn Emil Hansen George G Jones Edward Jackson Charley Johnson W H Keadle E Keite Fred A Lyman Hanesicsak Mihali Miss M Magie John C Marsh James Mitchbell Arthur C Miller Edna Viola McLees M J McLees James W Nichol M H O'Donnell Catherine OConnell Miss Rea BD Burnett Sparks Will Stebbins Tom Sherman Oscar D Shaw Roy Wright J M Wil Hames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boyd
Mona Bagget
J. Benedeut
J. E. Boise
James M. Bryant
E. W. Barrette
Frank Bonner
Dave Beckman
J. W. Clemens
Amato Carmelo
M. A. Dyer
Tom Gannon
E. F. Hughes
Walter Horn
Emil Hansen
George G. Jones
Edward Jackson
Charley Johnson
W. H. Keadle
E. Keite
Fred A. Lyman
Han
Mitchell Sees Bright Tree Planting Prospects in Bitter Root
B A Mitchell reports strong demand for trees in Bitter Root valley with plans for a record planting season. Apple trees lead demand, followed by pears. he notes the illness of Mr McDonald, president of the nursery company, in Salem Oregon.
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Missoula
B. A. Mitchell
Bitter Root Valley
Mitchell
McDonald
Salem
Missoula Judge Myers Favored for Legislature Nomination
In Missoula Aug denoting Aug, Ex-Judge Myers, a longtime Democratic figure, is openly favored as a possible Democratic candidate for the state legislature. He has been asked about acceptance and says the matter is under consideration and a decision will come before the party convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Aug
Myers
Missoula County
Blacksmith preacher to attend church conference
John McLaughlin a Stevensville blacksmith preacher and Methodist church south member passed through Missoula on Monday afternoon en route to Butte for the annual conference. He will visit Helena briefly and try Broadwater waters for ill health before returning late in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
John McLaughlin
Stevensville
Methodist Church South
Butte
Helena
Broadwater Natatorium
Price to report flattering Stevensville school findings
Rev. D. B. Price superintendent of the Stevensville training school travels from Missoula to Helena with his family for the annual conference at Butte. He will report on the school, praising its progress as the building is rushed to be ready for opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
D. B. Price
Stevensville
Helena
Visitor from Hamilton attends Montana labor council meet
Going to Livingston Missoula Aug 26 among visitors in the city from Hamilton this week was Dominick Maguire a well known stationary engineer. He was a delegate to the meeting held here Saturday and Sunday. Mr Maguire took a prominent part and was a valuable member. He continued to Livingston where he will attend the meeting of the State Trades and Labor council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Hamilton
Dominick Maguire
Maguire
Livingston
State Trades and Labor Council
Butcher John Oedkofen Charged Over Unfiled Cattle Reports
In Missoula on August 26 a complaint by Thomas Irvine the state representative alleges John Oedkofen the butcher failed to file monthly cattle slaughter and branding reports as required. A warrant was issued for his arrest for the unfiled reports as of August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
John Oedkofen
Thomas Irvine
Oedkofen
Lumberspurs near Missoula signal late season trains
Superintendent J. E. Totman said the logging spur work is nearly finished and trains will run to the end soon. The Hamilton mill is producing a large lumber quantity, marking one of its biggest seasons.
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Missoula
J. E. Totman
Hamilton
Northern Pacific straightens curve near Hope Montana
The Northern Pacific Railway is completing a straight fill near Bridge No. 317 at Hope to reduce a sharp curve and remove the bridge. Work will finish in about a week to ten days. The company is also reducing several other small curves along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Northern Pacfic Railway Company
Hope
Ales
Son of County Commissioner Enters Military School
The son of County Commissioner August Hollensteiner leaves Monday for Wisconsin to enter a full four year military academy program. He will reside with his grandfather during the course of study.
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August Hollensteiner
Wiscowen
Missoula School Board Holds Special Session Actions
The Missoula school board met in special session and elected W. H. Warren janitor of Orchard Home and Mrs. Schroeder of the west side school. A committee was appointed to select names for district school buildings. The coal contract with Slinger and Campbell was ratified and moving contract for Orchard Home awarded to N Coulcombe. Superintendent Mece Kay reported on city school opening and high school organization, with his suggestions adopted unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
W. H. Warren
Orchard Home
Schroeder
West Side
Slinger & Campbell
N. Coulcombe
Mece Kay
McKay
Jury Disagreements End Hayfield Trial in Glasgow
The Hayfield jury failed to reach a verdict 7 to 5 after two ballots and was discharged. defendant remanded without bail. Separate Malta case against William Collier for wife beating proceeds. Flanagan cases end in dismissal and fines. Horse racing notes discuss Crescens and other champions and upcoming pace trials with times and owners.
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Standard
Glasgow
Hayfield
J. W. Freeman
Palmer
William Hurd
Edwards
William Collier
Malta
Collier
Frank Flanagan
Jack Stevens
Flanagan
Justice Court
E. E. Thompson
Canada
William Murphy
North Dakota
Missoula Notes Echo Visits and Local Happenings
P S McDermott among Garnet visitors in Missoula. Mrs Martin Cramer of Victor visited Monday. Rev J D Lewellen of Corvallis registered. Mayor May of Stevensville visited Monday. EK P Wood of Stevensville and son A P Wood in city. Caitlin ill on Sherry street. L P Kelley from mines staying a few days. J K Gilpatrick of Florence returned from Helena and Butte. Mrs George Talbott went to Butte to visit relatives. John Lynch of Iron Mountain on business. Labor union planning two dances Sept 1. Major Burke on the road again after visit. Miss Kate Shelley sending census blanks to schools. Elmer Hershey opening a law office in Higgins block. Florence Preusse returned to Spokane. Frank Adams resigned A D T job for Willis Broadbent. Elsie Stanley promoted to chief operator. L P O'Reilly bought two lots at Harris and Alder. Houston Parsons to Lexington Va. with Devere Jackson to Marshall Mo. Read from Riverside ranch says crops are excellent. William McClatchy Jr of Helena via Pratt & Heath visiting Bitter Root Valley. Blackfoot union poster ads Sept 30 ball and Sept 31 picnic at West Grove. Mrs Underwood visiting Stevensville then returning to Missouri. Mr and Mrs Barker accompanied her partway. Henry Mueller from Quincy, NL visiting sister. Reunion joyful after years apart.
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P. S. McDermott
Martin Cramer
Victor
J. D. Lewellen
Corvallis
Missoula
May
Stevensville
Ciy
EK. P. Wood
A. P. Wood
Caitlin
Sherry Street
L. P. Kelley
J. K. Gilpatrick
Florence
Helena
Butte
George Talbott
John Lynch
Iron Mountain
Major Burke
Kate Shelley
Elmer Hershey
Higgins Block
Florence Preusse
Jennie McGregor
Spokane
Frank Adams
Willis Broadbent
Elsie Stanley
The
Telephone Exchange
Kieth
L. P. O'Reilly
Orchard Homes
Harris and
Alder Streets
Houston Parsons
Parsons
Lexington
Devere Jackson
Marshall, Mo. J
Bonner
West Grove
Two Dead and Three Hurt in Bridge Auto Crash
In Long Branch New Jersey at the Park avenue bridge a car driven by Frank J. Matthews plunges 35 feet after railing gives way. Matthews is killed, passenger Mrs J H Cobb dies later, sister in law Mrs Louis Pizzini is believed dying. Rev Father Grant suffers shock and bruises. chauffeur Rudolph Meyer has minor injuries.
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Long Branch
N. J
Park Avenue
New York & Long Branch
Frank J. Matthews
Realty Trust Company
Jersey City
Richmond
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Louis Pizzini
Father Grant
New York
Rudolph Meyer
Woodmen Lodge Planned at Saltese by Joan Bannon
Missoula Aug 26 Joan Bannon returns from Saltese where he has organized a new lodge of the Modern Woodmen of America He reports 20 names on the charter and plans to add more after returning There is a good field at Saltese for the order and he expects a large membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Joan Bannon
Saltese
Woodmen of America
Mine claim sold in St. Regis district
John Linstrand sells a one fourth undivided interest in the North Star Jode mining claim in the St. Regis district to Hendrick Klokes. The claim is described as excellent with the purchase price not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
John Linstrand
Hendrick Klokes
North Star Jode
St. Regis
Mayor Stevens Stricken with Fever in Missoula
Missoula August 6 Mayor A M Stevens was taken ill Saturday and remains at home with a fever. Doctors say there is no appendicitis, though he will be confined at least several days as the illness runs its course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
A.M. Stevens
Typhoid Fever Strikes Northern Pacific Employee
Robert Patterson, an employee of the Northern Pacific at Billings, was brought to the railway hospital yesterday for treatment for typhoid fever. He is getting along quite well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Robert Patterson
Northern Pacific
Billings
Lien on Montana Hotel in Missoula Filed for $185
A lien was filed today on the Montana hotel in Missoula by Andrew Logan. The claim states $185 is due from Margaret Cook, owner, for fire escapes Logan installed at the property.
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Missoula
Montana
Andrew Logan
Margaret Cook
Logan
Unclaimed Letters List for Missoula Post Office
Advertised Letter List from Missoula lists unclaimed mail for the week ending Aug 26. Names and initials appear for items held at the post office, with callers directed to inquire at the window. The notice serves as a standard postal reminder of available letters.
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Missoula
Hagess family leaves Bonner for Eureka mill post
H H Hagess long time mill foreman at Zonner travels via Bonner toward Eureka California where he will take a similar job at Hammond mill with a handsome salary. Mrs Hagess and he leave many Bonner friends who wish them well in their new home. Send mail orders to the Golden Rule Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
H. H. Hagess
Zonner
Eureka
Cal
Hammond
Successful Young Fisherman Returns with 185 Trout
Missoula August 25 George Jennings son of Engineer Jennings among the successful young fishermen back from the upper Rattlesnake district with 185 fine trout. He disappeared briefly and then returned home Sunday. McBrides bicycle sundries advertised at cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Upper Rattlesnake
George Jennings
Jennings
Ile
Mrs L F Kiem Heads to Rossland Visit for a Month
Mrs L F Kiem leaves Missoula for Rossland to visit her daughter Mrs Marsh for a month. Mrs Marsh is well known in this area, having lived here before moving to Rossland. Five cent wine. Thibodeau & Lee.
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Missoula
L. F. Kiem
Rossland
Marsh
Thibodeau & Lee
Hasslers Return From Coast Trip
Mr and Mrs Guy Hassler have returned to Missoula after a month touring the coast and other states and plan to resume housekeeping locally.
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Missoula
Guy Hassler
Butte Editor H. J. Robinson Recovers After Appendicitis
Missoula report says H. J. Robinson, prominent Butte newspaper man, underwent surgery for appendicitis and narrowly escaped death, now recovering after the perilous operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
H. J. Robinson
Butte
Sacred Heart Academy Plans Fall Reopening
The Sacred Heart academy will reopen on Tuesday September 2, signaling the start of the new school term and giving students a return date for classes and activities.
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Sacred Heart Academy
Will Enter Military School Missoula Aug 26
Arn Lollenstenes, a local youth, will enter military school in Missoula on August 26. He has completed preparations and will begin training under the program announced by the regional defense authority.
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Missoula
Arn Lollenstenes
His Grandchildren's Guardian
Kansas City Journal notes that upon ascending the throne King Edward became guardian of his grandchildren, superseding parental rights. The arrangement, set by law about 200 years ago, was often used by the Georges who argued with their sons. The king must consent to any royal marriage, otherwise it is void. The act originated with George III after brothers married subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Edward
George III
Sportsmen Chase Two Minute Mile Trotters Show Money Power
Millionaires pour millions into pacing horses as owners and trainers chase a two minute mile. Cres cens, Flying Fox and others receive pampered care, with top facilities, rooms, and travel, as the pursuit of speed drives up costs and stirs public interest.
Winning Friend's Gratitude From a Congregationalist Story
A shrewd Hebrew merchant seeks to buy a corner 40 foot square from an old German watchmaker Weber who refuses. Weber sells to the merchant to aid his sons, then the merchant preserves the original corner office as a tribute to memory, inviting Weber to sit there forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregationalist
Lejee
Weber
Greta
Jan
Mr. Weber
Why He Was Not Nervous McKinley Had No Fear
Ohio Representative Dalzell pacing in the Ways and Means room confesses stage fright before a Philippine civil government bill speech. McClellan asks about his distress, recalling a past moment with President McKinley.
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Dalzell
Ohio
Committee On Ways and Means
Capitol
John
Representative McClellan
President McKinley
Speech nerves and pocket speeches at a hotel
The narrator recalls waiting to be announced at a hall where they would speak with Major McKinley. McKinley stays calm smoking a cigar while the narrator frets, and a witty exchange reveals the difference between public speech and private notes stored in a pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McKinley
Dalzell
The Sort of Man He Was
Ex Speaker Thomas B Reed had a knack for disposing of disagreeable acquaintances, as recounted by a club member. A Washington tale shows Reed shaking hands with a pushy admirer and continuing his speech, then quipping that the man from New York knows more people who avoid him than any other in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Haggin
Fifth Avenue
New York
Crescens
Abbott
Boralma
Lord Derby
Anaconda
Joe Patchen
Brighton Beach
Mr. Ketcham
Scannell
Ed Weers
Boraima
Thomas B. Reed
Washington
Tom Reed
House of Representatives
Reed
Tom
United States
New Poison Bottle Aims to Prevent Accidental Dosing
A blue colored bottle now sold in major department stores offers a safety cork device that prevents removing the cork and thus helps avoid grabbing the wrong container in the dark. The cork contains an internal piece that signals whether the bottle is ready for use, reducing accidental poison exposure in homes.
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Western
Western Montana
West Main Street
Cient
Weare
Missoula, Mont
G. A. Wolf
John C. Lehson
J. H. T. Ryman
G. T. Lewis
H. L. Braun & Co
Hartes
Gabe Lumphrey
Enates Squaw
Papoose
Paul
Ley
Pat
R. D. Terry
Patrick Hayes
Morris & Terry
P. M. Reilly & Co., the Grocers
Aidavit
Garden City Standard
Bottie Beer
Call City
Higgins Avenue
McBride's
Missoula Notes
Henry Mueller
Jacob Fiesel
Quincey
Frank Matthews
the Horsemen
New Lodge of Woodmen
North Star
J. C. Burton
Osteopath
Montana Hotel
California
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Jack Robinson
George H. Ketcham
Flying Fox
Edmund Blane
England
Partment Store
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Montana
Park Mills
First National Bank of
A. B. Hammond
A. G
Keith
R. A. Eddy
A. G. England
T. L. Greenough
C. G. England
H. McLeod
BIG Blackfoot Milling CO
Bonner, Mont
Toole
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