Vickers Sudden Death While Repairing Water Pipe
Vickers died suddenly while repairing a water pipe. The incident occurred at a local residence where emergency responders were called. The death is under investigation by authorities.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1901
Page
16
Old Timer John Vickers Dies Sudden in Missoula
John Vickers a well known Missoula county resident died suddenly in front of J C Jameson on North Second street likely from heart failure while Harry Peterson helped locate the shut off valve for a water pipe. The coroner’s inquest was held and Vickers will be buried at Larcy's undertaking with funeral arrangements by the Federation of Labor. He was born in Ohio in 1879 and lived in Walla Walla before settling in Missoula 28 years ago. His family includes a father and sister in Spokane and his obituary notes his longtime service with the local water company and membership in the Federation of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
John Vickers
Seelock
North Second Street
Harry Peterson
J. C. Jameson
Justice Houtchens
Harry Petersom
Vickers
Peterson
John
Jameson
Larcy
Ohio
Walla Walla
Miegoula
Ever Sinc
Fother
Spokane
The
Federation of Labor
Plea Guilty, Court Fines Man for Offense
Court records show a defendant pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars plus costs. The text promotes shopping at McHaffie’s new store selling holiday goods and hints at a dentist at Ist Nat Bank Building. Shop early at the Globe to avoid crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Globe
Missoula County Commissioners Finish Quarterly Session
Missoula reports the county treasurer’s accounts approved and bonds for the poor farm staff accepted. A Hellgate township constable resignation was accepted, with applicants filed. Road viewers were appointed for Van Buren petition and Park addition, with a $100 monthly assistant for assessment help. Also notes adjournment and local shop ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
J. M. Lucy
Drs. McCullough
Parsons
F. A. Mix
Constable Marsh
I.s
Hellgate Township
T. A. Burger
Harry Logen
Bart Donney
G. J. van Buren
KE. Williams
Elmer Hughes
A. W. Catlin
Massey
Fred Kingsieux
W. T. Raymond
Death of Mrs M Caul ay Missoula Family Tragedy
Mrs Louise MacCaulay wife of Michael MacCaulay died at 7 30 this morning at her Madison street home after a sudden decline since Friday night. Born October 15 1828 in Grand Isle Arcosta County Maine she moved to Missoula in 1878 and lived there ever since. She leaves a husband and son Malc lm plus three daughters. Funeral at the Catholic Church Thursday at 2 pm with a brief service at home before the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Louise MacCaulay
Michael MacCaulay
Madison Street
Grand Isle
Arcosta County
Misvoula
MacCaulay
Grand Falls
Can
Malc ‘Lm MacCaulay
Nome Circuit Court Attys Gold Vault Key Clash
J K Wood district attorney of Nome arrives in Missoula amid rumors of charges. He refused to surrender a key to a gold dust vault as court ordered. Rumors of a guilty plea are unfounded. Wood continues to St Paul after notification of further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
J. K. Wood
Nome
San Francisco
Missoula Notes Run of Local Happenings
Mrs Charlies Winters of the Winters ranch is reported quite ill. Emily J. White has made final proof and pre-emption claims to Bitterroot valley near Victor. Jennie La Barre arrives to join Missoula Mercantile dry goods department. Timber and stone entries filed by Zette and Edmund Trudeau of Lolo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Winters
Winters Ranch
Hartley
Union Opera House
the Presbyterian Church
First National Bank
Jennie la Barre
St. Paul
Dry Govae Department
Missoula Mercantile Company
W. A. Dickinson
Methodis
United States Land Office
Zette
Edmund Trudeau
Lolo
PL Mille
Doe von R. Woodmaney
Victor
Missoula Osteopath and Dress Goods Sale Report
Dr Burton practices osteopathy in Missoula. Miss Ray Beeckman teaches voice and wrench technique. Florence hotel hosts a program. The Globe advertises dress goods and linings at money saving prices with discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Railroad labor market tightens amid hobos and fare guards
A Portland report quotes a railroad conductor on the shift in hiring as railroad laborers face new pressures. Conductors say tramps and hobos harassed camps, now pay one cent per mile to reach sites, strengthening a selective hiring pool and reducing carefree migrant workers. The Oregon Railway and Navigation Company and Northern Pacific expand work along the Columbia River and in Washington, with several logging railroads under construction demanding steady labor for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Oregonian
Northwest
Oregon Railway Navigation Company
Columbia River
Northern Pacific
Washington
Robleau Trial Reveals Convincing Self Defense Narrative
In Missoula the Robleau murder trial enters its second day as Robieau testifies at length about the Oct. 28 encounter with Antoine Michel. He describes riding with Curley and Michel, the ensuing struggle, and his use of rocks and a knife in a fatal confrontation. Court adjourns with jurors to decide by noon tomorrow. Sherman Baker receives a one year term for grand larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Robleau
Robieau
Manitoba
Montana
Flathead
Plains
Antoine Michel
Antoine
Clee
McGowan
Michel
Manuel Curley
Curley
Town
Reubican
Myrley
Tooled
Robletu
Charley
Wbo
Gilland
Sin
Srike Curley
Louis Seula
Hall
Umre Robieau
Micael
Robiegwu
Ecr
Iam
Breau
Edige Tances
Thedas
Sherman Baker
Time Lost in Life as Calculated by a Mathematician
A Philadelphia Enquirer piece cites a man fond of mathematics arguing life spans are brief. He estimates a 21st birthday start, 30 years of work, 11 years sleeping, 10 years for daily life, and 9 years for country and money, noting Sundays and gatherings shorten the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Enquirer
Britley
Decline of Saying Grace Across Regions
The Atlanta Journal notes a gradual drop in grace before meals in some areas, with England and New England showing notable declines. It contrasts Southern households where grace remains common and likely to persist, highlighting regional religious observance shifts over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Journal
England
London
Springfield
New England
South
Old England
No Thanks To A Drink But A Very Costly One
A sad faced man declines a convivial party due to abstaining from alcohol. He recalls a past West life with a bank account, cashing out to drink, only to have the bank suspend payment and lose most of his funds. A Kentuckian comments that the drink was a judgment of heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
West
Wah
Electric Belt Ad for Health Remedies in Denver
An advertisement from the Dr Bennett Electric Belt Co based in the Union Building Denver offers devices claimed to treat rheumatism nervous disorders stomach issues constipation and female ailments. It promises half payment option and a mail order reply for immediate delivery and usage guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bennett Electric Belt Co
Union Building
Denver
Cole
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