University of Montana President Oscar J Craig reports growth
Missoula December 9 The annual report by President Oscar J Craig shows improved departments and growing enrollment at the University of Montana. New facilities include Woman's hall for 68 women and a completed gymnasium. The faculty expanded with three new members. Arthur L Westcott resigned and Robert Sibly was appointed. The university now offers 14 departments and 2 schools with increasing library and museum materials and notes on land acquisitions and potential congressional land grants for an observatory site.
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Missoula
Oscar J. Craig
University of Montana
Craig
Board of Education
University Hall
Arthur L. Westcott
Robert Sibly
University of California
Nellie A. Whitney
University of Minnesota
Woman's Hall
Miss Whitney
Minnesota
East
H. B. Connibear
University of Illinois
Connibear
Chicago University
University of Illnois
Hay Fire At Hamilton Burns 14 Tons Of Hay
Missoula reports 14 tons of Anaconda Copper Mining company hay burned at a pasture south of Hamilton. Fire started around 12:50 a m and burned all night, with water supply limited and two nearby hay stacks scorched. Incendiary suspicion noted, total loss could reach 250 tons depending on damage. One hundred calling cards and plate offered at 1 50.
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Missoula
Hamilton
The
Standard
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Hayes and Jones sue Puttle for 39 80 in Missoula court
In district court at Missoula on December 9, J. J. Hayes and C. D. Jones of Wallace Idaho filed suit against John Puttle seeking the sum of 39 dollars and 80 cents for alleged money due.
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Missoula
J. J. Hayes
C. D. Jones
Wallace, Idaho
John Puttle
Oculist Thrown From Horse In Hospital Wound
Missoula reports a surveying party for the Northern Pacific road splashes misfortune. A worker was thrown from his horse while delivering provisions and is now in the Northern Pacific hospital with a scalp wound. Earlier mishaps included a river boat upset losing gear and near-drownings. The injured man’s name is not yet confirmed.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Paradise Canyon
Missoula River
Quinn’s Springs
Plains
Judge Hayes Seeks Guardianship Of Christine Nelson
Missoula December clerk of district court William Hayes filed a petition to be appointed guardian of 16 year old Christine Anna Nelson who has lived with the Hayes couple for seven years and is not closely related. Christine has asked Judge Hayes be named guardian.
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Missoula
Dec
William Hayes
Christine Anna Nelson
Thompson Hosts Evening For Military Guests In Missoula
Mr and Mrs Tyler Thompson entertained guests at their East Front Street home in Missoula last evening honoring Major and Mrs Torrey from Fort Missoula and Captain and Mrs Gose. Captain Gose departs for Helena in the morning to take the post of regimental adjutant of the 24th Infantry at Fort Harrison.
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Missoula
Dec
Tyler Thompson
East Front Street
Torrey
Fort Missoula
Gose
Helena
24Th Infantry
Fort Harrison
School Vacancies Filled in Missoula District
County Superintendent Kate Shelley announced new appointments to fill vacancies in the schools. Names include J. L. Camp of Nine Mile, EB. Roger of St. Regis, and Miss Olive Crossman of Trout Creek.
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Missoula
Kate Shelley
J. L. Camp
Nine Mile
EB. Roger
St. Regis
Olive Crossman
Trout Creek
Dispute Over County Poor Contract Faces Courts
At the county commissioners meeting three bids were opened for the county poor contract. George Anderson offered 67 dollars weekly for care of the sick and infirm, M. M. Larson 71 dollars, John Jacobson 5.78 dollars weekly. The board rejected all bids citing cost concerns, while some members sought a legal opinion. The dispute may go to court to determine whether the county must let the contract.
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Standard
Great Falls
George Anderson
M. M. Larson
John Jacobson
Cooper
Anderson
Roulswick
Berry
Delphy
John Cummings
Sand Coulee
Messrs
Larson
Jones
Red Lodge Considers Bonding for Electric Light Plant
Red Lodge city council will seek voter approval to bond funds to build and operate an electric light plant. Alderman Burke and Hall push for city ownership amid service complaints, with Hart supporting the measure and Sell opposing.
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Bond City
Standard
Red Lodge
G. W. Burke
Berney Hart
Frank Sell
Says He Did Not Steal Horse
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Billings Montana Hans Nelson the alleged horse thief brought from Carbon county was arraigned before Justice Alexander Fraser and entered a plea of not guilty in a morning arraignment on the charge with further proceedings planned.
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The
Standard
Billings
Hans Nelson
Carbon County
Yues Tacday
Justice of the Peace
Alexander Fraser
Not Guilty Ahead of Preliminary Exam Date
The preliminary examination of his case was set for the 14th. Nelson's bond was fixed at 500 dollars, which he has not furnished at this writing.
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Nelson
Case Against City Tried in Water Bonds Suit
Miles City Dec 9 The hearing on an injunction against water extension bonds issued by the city was heard before Judge Loud. Complainants allege illegal election, tax payer majority, and 40 percent non taxpayers ballots. They claim bond interest paid to Helena Bank and Trust and routed through a Chicago firm. Judge Loud dismissed the restraining order and set the case for Dec 20.
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Miles City
W. B. Jordan
Fannie Courtenay
Loud
Helena Bank and Trust Company
Helena
Chicago
Dee
Old French-Canadian Found Dead in Cabin
Lewistown reports the death of Charles Lamar an elderly French Canadian who lived alone in a cabin between Lewistown and Gilt Edge. Pry Decker and another man visited after several days without contact and found him dead in bed. An inquest was deemed unnecessary as the doctor attributed natural causes.
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The
Standard
Lewistown
Charles Lamar
Pry Decker
McFarland
Treacy
No Evidence Dismissal in Otter Creek Horse Theft Case
Frank Marion of Otter Creek was dismissed from custody in Marion county Justice Court after Deputy County Attorney O'Leary moved to end the case. The judge ruled there was insufficient evidence to proceed on the charge of stealing several horses from John Spencer.
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Standard
Great Falle
Frank Marion
Otter Creek
John Spencer
O'Leary
Postum Cereal Credited With Health Turnaround
A Seward Nebraska attorney’s wife and his brother share testimonials praising Postum Cereal as a coffee substitute. The wife reports relief from headaches faintness and nervous weakness after quitting coffee and drinking Postum, while her brother’s swollen tongue and sores allegedly vanished after 10 days on Postum with continued benefit. The letter ends urging readers to inspect The Road to Wellville in every package.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
The Stolen Horse
The woods are full of so called remedies for baldness. Newbro's Herpicide cures dandruff and prevents baldness by killing germs. Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c for a sample to the Herpicide Co Detroit Mich Paxson Rockefeller agents for Butte.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Paxson & Rockefeller
Butte
Train service improvements amid division changes at Missoula
Missoula December report notes Northern Pacific service improved with winter adaptation and on time performance. Key focus on the 12.5 miles of line surrender and 26 miles received, plus a new larger turntable and roundhouse expansion. Booze order ignored by most railway workers, while disciplinary bulletins replace 30 day lay offs. Christmas leave requests flood in as station crowds grow.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Rocky Mountain
Butte
Helena
Idaho
West End
Cooper
MISSOULA NOTES J A McGowan visits from Plains and locals noted
Col J A McGowan is a visitor in Missoula from Plains. Born to Mr and Mrs Stephen Kalm a son. Alexander Dowe returned to the Flathead reservation after a town visit. James Lancaster of Stevensville attended to business in the city. Miss Byra Abbott hosted about 20 youths at her home on Tuesday for Miss Bryan. Mr and Mrs Fred Sterling, who left Saturday, are in New York City for about two weeks. Deputy Sheriff John Gannon and City Detective Hogan returned from Butte where they testified in the state v Lydia Gould case. $1 50 men heavy lined back gloves for $1 Bee Hive store Missoula.
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J. A. McGowan
Missoula
Plains
Stephen Kalm
East Vine Street
Alexander Dowe
Flathead Reservation
James Lancaster
Stevensville
Byra Abbott
Miss Bryan
Fred Sterling
New York City
John Gannon
Hogan
Butte
Lydia Gould
Coyote Skin Bounty Stamps for Arlee Fur Buyer
Missoula reports Otis Worden stamped 17 coyote skins for Isaac Plant of Arlee. Plant pursues hunting with hounds and has been notably successful, evidenced by the sizable catch brought in today.
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Missoula
Otis Worden
Isaac Plant
Arlee
How the Taxes Will Be Divided in Missoula
Missoula Dec 9 County Treasurer Heyfron today rendered a report showing how the taxes collected during November will be divided among local government units. The document outlines allocations to schools, road districts, and municipal authorities based on the latest revenue figures.
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Misoula
Heyfron
Aeport
Financial Funds Totals Revealed In Public Ledger
A civic record lists State fund 29822.50 county fund 80847.75 county road fund 16041.27 school fund 70602.93 city fund 29121.83 special poor fund 1918. Details imply a summarized municipal accounting snapshot for the period.
Man Arranges Funeral for Brother Killed in Wagon Fall
John Robinson of Butte arrived in Missoula to organize the funeral for his brother T. D. Robinson who died after falling from a wood wagon near Bonner. The 33 year old leaves a wife and five children of Tur a. The Marsh chapel on West Main will host the 2 pm Friday service, with the Knights lodge coordinating arrangements.
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Missoula
John Robinson
Butte
T. D. Robinson
Bonner
City
Marsh Chapel
West Main Street
Robinson
Tura
Butte Lodge of Select Knights
Knights of Pythias
Lodge of Knights
Man Searched on Train After Missoula Theft Report
Sheriff searched a Huson youth aboard an eastbound train after a Missoula theft report. A woman at the Glaude hotel reported $20 and a watch with chain missing. No valuables were found on the suspect and no arrest made. Mail orders to the Golden Rule, Missoula.
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Missoula
Thompson
Huson
Glaude
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