Socialists Nominate County Ticket In Butte Convention
About 40 delegates met in the socialist hall in the Owsley block and nominated a county slate led by Clarence E. Smith for state senate and L. A. Van Horne for sheriff. The platform urged eight hour day, abolition of poll tax, equal suffrage for men and women, proportional representation, state control of mines, and other reforms. Several unions and individuals, including J. G. Herbst and Clarence F. Smith, addressed the crowd with pledges to oppose capitalists and support Denver resolutions. The ticket was largely approved by unanimous consent.
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Socialist Party of
Butte
Socialists’ Hall
Owsley Block
P. J. Cooney
W. N. Holden
Clarence Smith
American Labor Union
Silver Bow County
Montana
America
Theople
Socialist Party
Iing
Valley
Ll. A. van Horne
Conroy
J. F. Smith
Barry
Smith
van Horne
Clarence F. Smith
Denver
J. G. Herbst
Brewers’ Union
George Gieson
Thomas Barry
Hy Triggeman
William Rouden
Anthony Ament
Silver Bow
Adolf Holst
Henry Schmitt
Dr. Calder
Pivery
Central Committee
H. Hogshead
Joseph Herbst
J. F. Fox
Paul Green
J. F. Larson
Dr. Calder J. F. Smith
W. H. Pierce
William Bowen
L. A. van Horne
Press Association Excursion To Hamilton Upset By Rail Change
Arrangements for the Montana press association trip to Hamilton on September 6 are upset by the Northern Pacific Railway. Members and their families will ride free. others may travel at a five dollar round trip fare. The excursion train departs Butte at 1 PM with optional meeting points for Anaconda area travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamym
Northern Pacific Ilroad Company
Press Assation
Rand Company
Hamilton
Butte
Anaconda
Northern Pacific
Durant
Montana
Helena Police Notify Butte Of Fugitive William Spenter Arrival
Helena chief of police informs Butte authorities of the appearance of William Spenter, a Frenchman and fugitive chased by a warrant. Carpenter, believed husband of a Helena woman, traveled with another woman and failed to board the train. pursuit suggests he may have slipped toward a mining camp. Chief Travis did not disclose who issued the warrant.
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Travis
Helena
Butte
William Spenter
Carpenter
Butten
Ering
Butte Briefs Highlight Local Movements and Visits
Drake of Salt Lake a district patrol agent for the Rock Island travels to Polich with his wife and three children to their old home at New Austria. W Harney returns from Billings and Wyoming trip. F Wilson to lecture at storium Sunday evening under Mill and Smeltermen’s auspices. Mrs J K Clark to arrive from Portland to visit the Clark family. St John’s Episcopal choir to resume rehearsals.
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bin Polich
New Austria
Dge EK
W. Harney
Yesay
Billings
Ugh Wyoming
N F. Wilson
J. K. Clark
Butte
Portland
Ore
W. A. Clark
St. John’s Episcopal
Connell Guests Arrive as Duggan Heirship Noted at Butte
Mr and Mrs M J Connell of Los Angeles arrived in Butte to visit Mr and Mrs Charles W Clark for a few weeks. Miss Mary Duggan, daughter of city pioneers, underwent appendicitis surgery at St James hospital and is reported improving. Her parents have died, with Duggan as sole beneficiary of a large estate.
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M. J. Connell
Los Angeles
Butte
Charles W. Clark
Mary Duggan
St. James’ Hospital
Duggan
Anaconda Road
Miss Duggan
Fire destroys home of John Eger. fatality and infant death reported
Early morning blaze on the county road south of the city destroyed the one story frame house owned by John Eger. Mrs Mary Wilson, 32, died yesterday. Clarence Edwards, 8 months, died at his parents home. Funeral details given for both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eger
Eger
M. O. P. Smelter
Mary Wilson
Richards’ Undertaking
Clarence Edwards
George Street
Italian worker killed in railroad yards accident
Frank Barilio, 48, an Italian with a family, was run over and killed in the Northern Pacific yards at Missoula. A coroner's jury ruled the death an unavoidable accident with no blame to the engine crew led by Engineer Fisher of engine 948.
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The
Standard
Misoula
Frank Barilio
Northern Pacific
Fisher
Barilio
Cattle Market Glutted in Chicago After High August Open
Great Falls reports a Chicago market glutted by abundant cattle supply. Prices declined after a strong opening, with sellers losing 10 to 15 dollars per head from two weeks earlier. One company estimates a loss near 50 000 before season end, though overall investments remain not lost.
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Standard
Great Falls
Chicago
Mayor Edwards Reverses Water Purchase Effort in Helena
Helena August meeting of the Business Men's association rejects the executive committee’s plan to appraise Helena Water Works and negotiate city purchase. Mayor Edwards defeats a citizen committee and orders it discharged, keeping the association hands off the water question. Names of committee members A H Barrett J B Sanford Sherwood Wheaton A R Gates and A L Palmer are noted.
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Standard
Helena
Edwards
Business Men's Association
Association
Helena Water Works Company
Water Company
Nepal River Flood Kills Hundreds in Kathmandu Valley
Aug 28 Calcutta dispatch reports Baghmati and Vishnumati rivers overflowed causing landslides in the Kathmandu valley. The cities of Bhatgan and Patna suffer heavy damage with several hundred deaths.
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Calcutta
Nepal
Baghmati
Vishnumati
Klatmandu
Bhatgan
Patna
Three Montana men bound over in horse theft case
County Attorney Hall returned from Plains after prosecuting the state against Kyron Cook Nelson McAllister and J Bielen for stealing a horse from Andrew Landsing. McAllister and Kielen were bound over to district court by Justice Meany and are jailed. Cook posted bail and fled the country before trial.
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Standard
Missoula
Aug
Hall
Plains
Hkyron Cook
Nelson McAllister
J. Bielen
Andrew Landsing
McAllister
Kielen
Justice Meany
Ook
Fire at Brewer home woodshed caused by boys
The Missoula fire department was summoned to the Brewer residence on North Fourth Street at noon today to extinguish a woodshed fire started by careless boys. Firefighters arrived after the flames were already out.
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Standard
Missoula
Brewer
North Fourth Street
Iowans Buy Ranches in Bozeman Area Sales
Iowans acquire two ranch parcels in Bozeman area. Thomas Kirk sold 16 acres for 3500 dollars and Verge McComb closed 169 acres at 47.50 per acre. Both properties sold to Iowans.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
Thomas Kirk
Verge McComb
Stevensville Register Debuts in Missoula
The Stevensville Register, a four page six column paper serving Bitter Root valley, appeared in Missoula today. Bruce Wells serves as editor and publisher and the issue is filled with current news.
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Standard
Missoula
Stevensville
Bruce Wells
Two Girls Hit by Spurting Horse in Missoula Accident
In Missoula on August 28 Iona Fuller and Essie Ray, both young girls, were run over by a spirited horse driven by a young man. They were on a bicycle and attempted to avoid the horse when the collision occurred, leaving them with serious injuries.
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Standard
Missoula
Iona Fuller
Essie Ray
Bodies on the Way. Havre France Aug 28 Remains
The report notes that bodies are being recovered or transported as part of the ongoing event in Havre France, with authorities confirming progress and logistical steps in identifying and returning remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
France
Baby dies at Fort Missoula in dysentery illness
Fort Missoula mourns 15 month old Ernest B. Gose Jr son of Captain Gose of the 24th Infantry. The funeral is set for Friday morning at Fort Missoula with Episcopal church service.
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Standard
Missoula
Ernest B. Gose, Jr
Gose
24Th Infantry
Fort Missoula
Episcopal Church
Session of Methodist church South opens in Helena
Bishop Duncan presides as Dr. Lambuth reports on missions. Delegates and pastors from Montana and nearby states attend the conference at St. Pauls church with committees named for missions education and church extension. The Stevensville training school is highlighted with plans for a dormitory and linkage to the state university.
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W. W. Duncan
Spartanburg
S. C
Conference
The
Methodist Church
South
St. Paul's Church
Epworth League
J. B. Parnall
B. Harper
Parnall
Montana
England
Stevensville
R. S. Clark
Kalispell
T. W. Flowers
Victor
E. J. Stanley
Whitehall
S. B. Tabor
Bozeman
D. B. Price
Helena
W. G. Forbis
Big Flk
A. A. Walker
Big Timber
J. B. Harris
W. H. Pascoe
East Helena
T. B. Reagan
Willow Creek
G. C
Deer Lodge
S. B. Harper
J. W. Kemper
Thomas Noble
Butte
Duncan
Lambuth
Board of Missions
Hammond
Board of Education
J. A. Kenney
J. B. Har
Ris
S. RB. Tabor
Board of Church Extension
B. Tabor
BE. J. Stanley
W. W. Arnold
8. Thomling
L. Bramble
Dr. Lambuth
Board of Missions For the
Committee On Missions
Agents’ Publishing House
Epworth League Board
All
Nashville
Tenn
Observance Association
Cleveland
Ohio
Columbia Gardens
J. B. Hammond
Nashville, Tenn
Price
Dr. Price
Mars
Methodist Church South
State University
Brother Price
Conference Seeks Funds for Dormitory at School
A dormitory project at the school seeks partial funding from a wealthy brother who will donate one-sixth of the cost if the remaining $5,000 is raised elsewhere. The Montana church is urged to avoid forfeiting the gift as reports from committees and a panel on Rev. J Bar Harris of Bozerrian are on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Montana
J. Bar Harris
Bozerrian
Anaconda Tops Fast Narragansett Races At 2:02 Pace
At Narragansett Park the grand circuit meets saw fast times with a free for all pace in 2:02 as the highlight. Anaconda claimed two straight heats in 2:02% and 2:10, while Nat Bearer took multiple heats in the Roger Williams stake and others posted quick miles in the 2:08 to 2:14 range.
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Providence
R. J
Narragansett Park
Roger Williams
Scott Hudson
Rythmic
Nat Bearer
Nut Bearer
Dulce Car
Wentworth
Alice Carr
Rythmie
Anaconda
Lass
Major Delmar
Witnesses Dispute colt ownership as defense ends case
The defense was represented by C. E. Goddard while County Attorney Hathhorn led the state's side. J. M. Ramsey denied ownership and claimed no knowledge of any lost colt. Oscar Quarnberg testified he sold the colt to Wilbur and Ray Newton corroborated the sale in evidence. The court discharged the defendant.
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Fendant
C. EB. Goddard
Hathhorn
J. M. Ramsey
Oscar Quarnberg
Wilbur
Ray Newton
Attempt to Poison Family in Blackwell Oklahoma
A bold attempt to murder the Combs family occurred in Blackwell Oklahoma when arsenic was placed in coffee. Mrs. Alice Combs and her son Ernest were near death from the poison with recovery uncertain. Items stolen and later found broken near the house. a fire at the Combs residence was also attempted. Suspects are under suspicion but no arrests yet.
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Guthrie
Okla
Blackwell
Alice Combs
Ernest
Combs
Fisher fined for destroying crib windows in red-light district
John Fisher was fined 10 dollars in police court for throwing rocks at a crib in the red-light district. He then accused a man named John Anderson and a woman, Josephine Anderson, of enticement and robbery. Anderson is jailed awaiting trial. Fisher claims he was assaulted and robbed of 60 dollars before he struck the wrong house.
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Standard
Billings
John Fisher
Fisher
John Anderson
Josephine Anderson
Stock Detained at Mandan Delays Grey Cliff Shipment
Big Timber Aug 28 Al Harrison a Grey Cliff rancher faces Mandan Dakota stock inspectors over a 150 head horse shipment lacking a health certificate. The voyage is halted until State Veterinarian M K Knowles secures permission to issue the required certificate.
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Standard
Big Timber
al Harrison
Grey Cliff
Mandan
N. D
Dakota
Harrison
M. Kk. Knowles
North Dakota
Soldier Elias Farr moved to Minnesota hospital care
Miles City notes Elias Farr a veteran of the 1861 war who served in Minnesota infantry volunteered in company F fourth regiment. He enlisted in 1861 at Minneapolis under Lincoln's call for 95 000 men and was discharged at Louisville Kentucky on December 22 1864.
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Standard
Miles City
Elias Farr
Minnesota Infantry
Minnesota
Farr
Minneapolis
Lincoln
Louisville
Mumbrue survey certified opens vast lands near Miles City
The Mumbrue public land survey conducted in June and July 191 was certified by the commissioner of the general land office in Washington and filed at Miles City. The tract spans about 24 by 30 miles covering township ranges 9 to 12 east and 35 to 39, enabling homestead entry after 90 days and linking agriculturally and range land to Miles City via the upcoming steel bridge near Fort Keogh to be finished by December.
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The
Standard
Miles City
Sunday Creek
Porcupine
Fort Keogh
Rancher H G Cross Injured By Fractious horse
Miles City August 28 A ranchman named H G Cross was seriously hurt while leading a horse into a stable. The fractious horse kicked him in the chest and detached three ribs from the breast bone. He was taken to Dr Andrews for examination and the injury could lead to complications.
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The
Standard
Miles City
H. G. Cross
Cross
Slayton Buys Cars to Ship 3000 Sheep from Billings
Dan W. Slayton of Folsom arranges cars to move 3,000 sheep from Billings to the eastern market on Sept. 4. He notes record water in local coulees and unusually good ranges this time of year. He also reports grasshoppers are widespread in the northern country.
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Standard
Billings
Dan W. Slayton
Folsom
Slayton
Coulee
Anaconda Buyer Buys Northwest Quarter of Section 31
The county records show Andrew J. Voight transferring to Thomas P. Bryan of Anaconda the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 31 township 19 north range 7 east. The deed, dated August 21, 192, lists the consideration as $2,000.
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Standard
Great Falls
Andrew J. Voight
Thomas P. Bryan
Anaconda
Accused Men Discharged After Range Shooting Arraignment
Wesley Beggs and Ban Legendorf were arraigned before Justice Pound on charges of shooting Kansas and Brecker sheep on the Stillwater county range. Witnesses testified but not strongly enough to bind them over to the district court, so both were discharged.
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Standard
Big Timber
Wesley Beggs
Ban Legendorf
Kansas
Brecker
Stillwater
Justice Pound
Narrow escape as bullet lands in barn in Billings
Lou Jacobs, a stable employee, stood on a ladder at the north side of P. H. Smith's barn in Billings when a stray bullet passed over his head and struck the barn's north wall. He heard no report and believes the shot came from the high bluffs north of town, narrowly missing the adjacent building.
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The
Standard
Billings
P. H. Smith
Lou Jacobs
Jacobs
Injured Man Falls at Phelps Hotel in White Sulphur Springs
Augustus Rinehart of the North Fork suffered serious injuries from a fall in the back stairs at the Phelps hotel. He broke two ribs and injured a lung while descending. Rinehart supports a family of six after his wife recently left him.
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Standard
White Sulphur Springs
Augustus Rinehart
North Fork
Phelps Hotel
Bank Sues Nathan Godfrey Over 1896 Note in Two Dot
The First National Bank of White Sulphur Springs files suit against Nathan Godfrey of Two Dot to collect a $3.50 note, dated 1896, with only two small payments made. N. B. Smith represents the bank and H. G. McIntyre of Helena is the defendant's attorney.
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Standard
White Sulphur Springs
First National Bank
This Place
Nathan Godfrey
Dot
N. B. Smith
H. G. McIntyre
Helena
Transcript of judgment in estate case filed in district court
The transcript of judgment in the case Maggie H. Eddie as administrator of the estate of George M. Brown against W. H. Smead was filed in the district court today. The case comes from the fifth judicial district comprising Jefferson Park and Beaverhead counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Maggie H. Eddie
George M. Brown
W. H. Smead
Fifth Judicial District
Jefferson, Park and Beaverhead
Bozeman Faces Winter Housing Shortage
Bozeman reports a severe housing shortage with every residence rented for winter. Several new houses are under construction but already spoken for by families moving to town for public school, high school, or college attendance.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
Opening of Bozeman Schools in Gallatin County
Bozeman public schools start a week from next Monday while Gallatin county high school begins its year on the first. The high school likely takes a vacation in October to move into the new building, which should be finished by late October.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
Gallatin County
Professor Shaw and wife to leave for Lansing
Bozeman on Aug 28 reports Professor Robert Shaw and his wife will depart for Lansing Michigan on Monday. Shaw has become well known in the county and his work at the station has been appreciated by farmers across the state.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
Robert Shaw
Lansing
Mich
Professor Shaw
William Black Housch Heads East for Hot Springs
Missoula dispatch notes William Black Housch of Wallace traveling eastward to seek rheumatic relief at hot springs. He is described as badly crippled.
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Standard
Missoula
William Blackhousch
Wallace
Man of color found dead at Walcott ore warehouse
Sheridan Wyoming August 28 Richard Johnson colored was found dead yesterday at Walcott under an ore warehouse. Officials say death likely caused by alcoholism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Sheridan
Wyo
Richard Johnson
Walcott
Cresceus Goes Mile in 2 05 at Chillicothe
Cresceus driven by George Ketchum ran a mile in 2 05 at Chillicothe Ohio on August 28. The performance highlights the horse's speed for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresceus
Chillicothe
Ohio
George Ketchum
Preliminary hearing frees William Wilbur on horse theft charge
William Wilbur arrested on Musselshell last Saturday faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Fraser and was discharged. The proceeding took place this afternoon as details of the case emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Billings
William Wilbur
Musselshell
Fraser
Wilbur
Frontier Celebration Opens in Cheyenne Amid Crowded Visitors
The sixth annual frontier celebration opened at Cheyenne yesterday drawing visitors from across the country to Sheridan Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Sheridan
Wyo
Cheyenne
Town Lacks Water After Burst Gate in Sheridan
Sheridan Wyoming reports the head gate to the city water works system burst last night leaving the town almost without water. Crews race to repair the break and restore supply as residents conserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Sheridan
Wyo
City
Year's Officers Elected Important Work of TI O G to Grand Lodge
Officers for the year were elected and the importance of the work of the Grand Lodge noted. The session highlighted governance, charitable efforts, and fraternal duties carried out by affiliated lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TI. O. G
I O G T Grand Lodge Convention Adopts Key Reforms
Helena August session of the I O G T grand lodge ends with electing officers for next year in Anaconda. Anaconda chosen as meeting place over Great Falls by 65 to 22. Debate centers on compensation for juvenile templars supervisors and future funding. Finance projects forecast revenue around 11 449.37 with 250 minimum treasury and a $200 fund for immediate organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of the
Helena
Anaconda
Great Falls
Grand Lodge
Dutton
Treasury
Wealthy Family Refuses Aid to Suspected Check Prowler
Aug. 28 in Billings Philip D Watking a suspected worthless-check passer awaits support or denial from a wealthy family after arrest in New Castle Wyoming. He telegraphed his North Conway grandfather Philip Doremug seeking funds but received a request for more details. Mrs Watkins arrives in Omaha vowing to stand by her husband while other police chiefs in Los Angeles and Tracy seek his capture for possible extradition.
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Standard
Billings
Philip D. Watking
New Castle
Wyo
Watkins
Philip Doremug
North Conway
N. H
Omaha
Jacobson
Polic
Los Angeles
Amon
Cudthee
Tracy
Miles City to Play Billings in Exhibition Clash
Billings awaited news that Miles City would travel to meet the Billings club for a scheduled game on Friday. Miles City plans two games at Reddy Lodge this weekend and seeks an earlier start. Custer county has yet to lose this season in four games, making tomorrow’s matchup highly interesting. The Deitz, Wyoming club visits the area for the next two days with a strong Omaha contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Billings
Gordon
Miles City
Benjamin
Reddy Lodge
Custer County
Deitz, Wyo
Omaha
Woman Recovering After Rabbit Bone Lodged Throat
Mrs Hammond of Cody Wyoming was treated in Billings after X rays located a thigh bone from a rabbit lodged in her throat for two years. Dr Picket identified the object, Dr Lindsay removed it, and she is now recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Billings
Perfecting Division Change Heads to Montana Rail Work
Superintendent Horn of the Montana division visited Missoula in private car to oversee changes in progress. Superintendent Russell returned home on No 4 after a West inspection tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Missoula
Horn
Montana
Livingston
Russell
Shotgun Accident Injures Oliver Kin of County Official
Special Correspondence reports Denton Oliver son of County Commissioner Watson Oliver sustained a badly injured hand when a shotgun shell kicked back during sage hen hunting a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Dillon
Denton Oliver
Watson Oliver
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Harry Bietz
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Paul FE. Green
R. C. Scott
Harry A. Sager
John F. Smith
Smetterman
Ree
ALL Press Association
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Butte Briefs
Charles L. Fair
Erates Company
Tive Committee
Iowans Bay Ranches
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Conference OF Methodist Church South
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Gansett
Stock
Cate
Mumbrue Survey Certified
Sanday Creek
Porcupine Country
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Michigan
Hot Springs
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Passmore
W. D. Bennett
Adame Coatsworth
E. O. Packard
J. A. Longstaff
S. D. Houghton
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