Niles Sentenced to a Year for Forgery in Missoula
C B Niles received one year at hard labor after pleading guilty to forgery. His wife and sister were present and affected by the ruling, and relatives will settle debts including funds from the forged checks. The Missoula court also heard the Sherman Baker case with no verdict yet.
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Missoula
Webster
C. B. Niles
Niles
Sherman-Baker
Baker
R. O. White
Anderson
Northern Pacific Railway Company
J. Co. McHugh
Warden Receives Notice On Game Season Closure
Warden Arthur Higgins was informed by W F Scott state war den that the open season for grouse prairie chicken fool hen pheasant and partridge closed December 1. Higgins has made early scouting trips but found no concrete violations to pursue.
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Arthur Higgins
W. F. Scott
Higgins
Moonshiners Return East After Lolo Still Discovery
Missoula reports that five men from North Carolina who operated an illicit whiskey still at Lolo have returned east, warning they would not receive protection in Montana. They worked as farm hands in the Bitter Root valley and left when told they could face trouble. The still has not operated for about one to six weeks. Big sale cloaks suits and millinery. Golden Rule Missoula.
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Missoula
Lolo
E. F E. Hughes
North Carolina
Bitter Root
Troubles Startling Train Woes Spur Coal Station Plan
A Missoula rail worker vents about delays that ripple through the system. He blames late trains on dispatchers, calls for more coaling stations, and even contemplates leaving for Elliston to escape the complaints and pressure from passengers and officials alike. He recalls long waits for crews from Butte and criticizes the time spent on schedule fixes.
Woman Charged With Nuisance In Red Light District
Maud Tillmer of Missoula was arrested on nuisance charges after her sidewalk was found filthy. She denied guilt and claimed persecution by district women. The court released her on own recognizance and she must report Monday. her mother testified to her good character.
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Missoula
Maud Tillmer
Red Light District
Globe urges early shopping to beat crowds
Shoppers are advised to start early at the Globe to avoid the heaviest crowds. Store officials highlight extended hours and special early deals to attract cautious buyers.
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The
Globe
Missoula Teachers Pass Exam with Two Failures
Miss Kate Shelley county schools superintendent completed marking exams for Missoula teachers. All except two passed with good grades after six candidates arrived but did not attempt the test. Names of those who passed include Gertrude Buckhouse Eleanor MacDonald Louise MacDonald Marguerite Peterson Ella Castillo Nellie C. Mattson Ada Smith Page Lunker W. E K Nippert Rosamond Cope Edith Mooney Clara Bird Katherine Gehrett Minnie McHugh Pearl Marshall Otillia Abendroth.
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Missoula
Kate Shelley
Missoula County
N Arithmete
Gertrude Buckhouse
Eleanor MacDonald
Louise MacDonald
Marguerite Peterson
Ella Castillo
Nellie C. Mattson
Ada Smith
Page Lunker
W. Ek, Nippert
Rosamond Cope
Edith Mooney
Clara Bird
Katherine Gehrett
Minnie McHugh
Pearl Marshall
Otillia Abendroth
Prune Brandy Emerges From Vietor Still
In Missoula on December 7, a Vietor brandy still owned by Josh Gilbert works in a prune district turning out large quantities of prune brandy. J. C. Hildebrand aided by starting a whiskey still on Grant creek. Gilbert aims to bring four quantities of his brandy to market as excellent.
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Missoula
Vietor
Josh Gilbert
East Side Board of Trade to Meet Next Week
Missoula December 7. The east side board of trade will hold a meeting at John Woodward's Vine street store next week. Full attendance is desired as active steps will be taken to organize a fire department for that part of town due to its importance to local residents.
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Missoula
East Side Board of Trade
John Woodward
Vine Street
Narrow Escape From Death Near De Smet
Three men riding a handcar to meet the Coeur d Alene train at De Smet narrowly escaped instant death when eastbound No 4 struck their car near De Smet this morning. The collision splintered the car but the men leaped clear with only slight bruises.
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Missoula
Coeur d'Alene
de Smet
Funeral of Mrs. De Long Held in Low's Addition
The funeral from the Low's addition residence drew a large crowd. Rev. F. J. Salsman delivered the sermon on the deceased's noble career and longtime kindness. Pallbearers were friends from her old-time circle. Miss Ray Rockman teaches French and voice at Florence hotel.
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Missouri
New Machinery Works Well in Missoula Factory
The electric Hecht company reports its new machinery from the West is in use at the Bonner plant. Operations run smoothly and satisfy, with dynamos functioning well and overall plant in first class condition. Minor adjustments remain before completion. Sheet blankets 2be at the Globe.
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Missoula
Electric
Hecht Company
Fast
Bonner
Election of DMecers in Missoula Dec 7
Victor Tent No 25 K O L M held its last review electing officers for the coming term led by Commander J F Marvin and Lieutenant Commander J W Rickman. Other appointees include R K J A Barnhill F K Thomas Fulkerson chaplain C B Cates sergeant John East M A T J Smothers first M G Perry Van Blaricom second M G Byrd Fast sentinel James Van Blaricom picket Benjamin Rowe and Dr Gwinn oculist and aurist.
Sleigh Bells Ring as Missoula Sees First Snowfall
Missoula reports about 10 inches of snow with residents enjoying brief sleigh rides. Outside city limits the riding is better while the Bitter Root valley and Coeur d Alene logging areas report 12 to 14 inches. Stove pipe sells for six inches at 20 cents at McBride's.
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Missoula
Coeur d'Alene
As You Like It Club Meeting in Missoula
The As You Like It club meets at Literary hall on campus Tuesday afternoon. A shuttle from the First National bank corner at 2 o clock serves north side members, and from Mrs W B Parsons for south side members. A large attendance is desired. 30 30 Winchester rifles priced at 14 dollars at McBrides.
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Missoula
Literary Hall
First National Bank
W. B. Parson
Healthiest Post of All at Fort Missoula
Missoula December 7 Dr Kellogg chief surgeon at Fort Missoula says the post is the most healthful in the department. Only four cases under care and none serious. This has been the post's reputation since it opened.
Dentist Dungan Heads to Hot Springs for Rheumatism
Harry L. Shappard of the Buckeye, last seen at the Northern Pacific depot, left yesterday for the Hot Springs to sweat out rheumatism. He has spent five or six days in the Sisters' hospital and sought a few weeks there to ease confinement.
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Missoula
Harry L. Shappard
Buckeye
Northern Pacific
Hot Springs
Sisters’ Hospital
Calendars Flood Missoula Businesses in 1902
Missoula receivers note a flood of handsome 1902 calendars from local firms and large eastern suppliers. Beautiful works of art are found in conspicuous places drawing strong attention as retailers sell 75 cent felt foots for 39 cents at the Globe.
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Missoula
Globe
Brantzeg and Throndtfeldt Wed in Missoula Home
Ole J. Brantzeg and Miss Hanna Throndtfeldt married at John J. Copes residence in Missoula on December 7 in front of a few friends. They will reside in Missoula and begin housekeeping at once after Brantzeg bought a Cooper street home. Ce Senda your mail orders to the Golden Rule, Missoula.
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Missoula
Ole J. Brantzeg
Hanna Throndtfeldt
John J. Copes
Grass Valley Ditch bids opened for flume construction
Missoula papers report Grass Valley Ditch company trustees opened three bids for flume construction. award to be made Monday. Also notes the poor fund warrants and road fund warrants calls, plus local ads on gifts, glasses, and a large seasonal sale in Missoula venues.
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Missoula
Grass Valley Ditch Company
Missoula Notes Headlines Local Visitors and Ventures
Rev J H McJunkin and David Lewis visit Missoula while Mrs C W Young rests at Merrick hospital Senator Myers of Hamilton and Dr Peter Mussigbrod from Garnet are among city visitors John A Bay of Corvallis visited last week Undertaker Lucy Saturday shipped an adult casket to Thompson Prisco of Helena cracker factory did business in Missoula Missoula grazes a large band of sheep on snow in South Missoula Charles Read family from Tarite stay several weeks Agnes Holland from Butte visits Miss Tremblay Frank M Ingalls hosts his brother Dr W A Ingalls of Portland and wife Missoula Social Dancing club plans a Friday dance Edward L Blossom of Putte files on a 820 acre desert claim in U S land office Higgins block elevator closed for repairs Nettie Owen and C Fred Owen leave for California Electric light company suspends bridge light in center Joseph M Dixon in Helena over Rheim and Mix suit against Northern Pacific G W Thodes and wife sell one fourth Ottawa quartz lode claim to K L Manitee for 1 Alderman Owen moves to new home on Rattlesnake while Quimby family moves in Chris Schemmell leaves for Helena McGowan Commercial records cattle slaughter 58 head Our holiday stocks are on display Golden Rule Missoula
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J. H. McJunkin
David Lewis
Clinton
C. W. Young
Merrick Hospital
Senator Myers
Hamilton
Peter Mussigbrod
John A. Bay
Corvallis
Lucy
Thompson
Prisco
Helena
Missoula
South Missoula
Charles Read
Tarite
Agnes Holland
Butte
Miss Tremblay
Frank M. Ingalls
W. A. Ingalls
Portland
Ellis’ Hall
Edward L. Blossom
Putte
United States Land Office
Higgins Block
Nettie Owen
C. Fred Owen
Alderman Owen
California
The
Electric Light Company
Joseph M. Dixon
Northern Pacific Railway Company
G. W. Thodes
Kk. l
Tlelena
Owen
Engineer Quimby
King
Charles Emsley
First National Bank
C. H. Putney
McGowan Commercial Company of Plains
Louis Rouleau
Hayes
Rouleau
Kahn proposes Chinese exclusion law in Congress
Representative Kahn introduces a Chinese exclusion bill targeting the San Francisco Chinese quarter area. The measure defines who may enter the country as teachers students merchants and travelers with strict identification for each category. Chinese officials would require dowry from the Chinese government to verify their status and prevent loopholes.
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Washington
Kahn
San Francisco
Globe offers men’s sweaters at 38 cents this Christmas
Catalog notes selling out men’s $1 sweaters at 38 cents along with smoking jackets and umbrellas. The items are pitched as good Christmas presents. The ad mentions McHaffies' new store in Missoula with a claim of the greatest line of books ever shown.
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the Globe
Missoula
McHaffies
Mrs Churchill Undergoes Operation At Merrick Hospital
In Missoula on December 7 Mrs. Churchill wife of Engineer Churchill of the Porter mines, underwent an operation at Merrick hospital. Doctors Parsons and Minshall performed the procedure which was reported as apparently successful. Price our cut glass we want you to know how much cheaper it is here than in other stores Golden Rule.
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Missoula
Churchill
Merrick Hospital
Clinton
Porter Mines
Golden Rule
Land Entry by Hines at Missoula Land Office
In Missoula on Dec 7 Gertrude and George Hines of Lothrop filed cash entries for land nearby. Gertrude secured 120 acres and George 151. Also a note mentions a special sale of men’s clothing this Saturday and Monday.
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Missoula
United States Land Office
Gertrude
George Hines
Lothrop
Gertrude Hines
Chicago
Game Warden on the Alert in Missoula Dec 7
Deputy State Game officials report heightened vigilance in Missoula as game wardens monitor hunting activity and enforce regulations amid seasonal pressure and increasing inquiries from local residents.
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Missoula
Call for Warrants in Missoula County
County Treasurer Higgins will issue a morning call for county warrants totaling 80 000 dollars including interest to date. The issue covers warrants in the contingent fund registered up to Sept 29 1900 and warrants in the general fund registered through June 30 1899.
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Missoula
Higgins
Senate panel backs Knox for attorney general
Washington December 7 The senate judiciary committee approved a favorable report on H C Knox for attorney general Opposition from the Anti Trust league protests that Knox did not sue certain alleged trusts The committee nevertheless ruled the president may appoint his own advisers and is responsible for them
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Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary
H. C. Knox
Anti-Trust League
Knox
League
Officer Killed by Robbers in Bank Night Raid
Marshalltown Iowa December 7 three robbers shot Marshal J B Smith in the head during a bank break in They escaped on a Harley motorcycle after the confrontation Authorities pursued the trio and searched the area for the suspects and the weapon used in the crime
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Marshalltown
Iowa
J. B. Smith
Chelsea
Immigration Restriction Bill Passes in Senate
Melbourne December 6 The immigration restriction bill that excludes from Australia all persons who cannot speak a European language passed the commonwealth senate.
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Melbourne
Australia
Com«Monwealth Senate
Refined Sugars Rise as Two Refiners Lift Prices
New York December 7 The American Sugar Refining company and the National Sugar Refining company advanced refined sugar prices by five points for grades Nos 12 14 and 15 amid market activity and industry moves.
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New York
American Laser Refining Company
National Sugar Refining Company Advanced Refined Sugar
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Western Montana
Standard
West Main Street
Corker
Vikkilia
Missoula, Montana
Lolo Illicit Distillery
Call Boy
Piaces
Garrison
George Schumaker
Elliston
Harry Allen
Bates
George Reimers
Joe Hermann
Joe Bradley
Copper City Limited
Morgan
W. A. Glasgow
Lemley
P. M. Reilly & Co., the Grocers
Dr. Gwinn
McBride's
McBride
Dungan
Nat. Bk
Brantzeg-Throndtfeldt
Ore
Missoula Hotel
Emsley's
Stoo
Mackinaw Coats
Missoula Notes
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Mont
J.l.m’bride
Yerrick Bik
Higgins Ave
First National Bank of
A. B. Hammond
A. G. England
Cashier
E. A. Eddy
T. L. Greenough
O. G. England
M. McLeod
John M. Keith
H. L. Braun
Chas. Emasley
Keeley Institute
Boulder Ho’ Springs
Northwest
U.S
Boulder
Union Market
Mes
Land Office
Game Warden
W. Schilling
Ave. Missoula, Mont
Estern Montana National Bank
Missoula, Mont
G. A, Wolf John C, Lehson J. A. T. Ryman
J. M. Lucy
Mont
Hayes & Marsh Undertakers
Eclipse Stables
West Front St
Architects
A. J. Gibson
Gibson Block
Union Opera House
H. Hartley
Sarah Cowell
Duchess of Marlborough
Goodkind Bros
State Distributors
Helena, Mont
Big Blackfoot Milling Co
Tamarack
Toole Ave
Bonner, Mont
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