Memories of Great Snowfalls Recaptured by Missoula Elder
In Missoula on December 11 heavy snowstorms stirred old timers to recall past hardships. Wilmer F. Hershey recalled 1884 with 20 men tunneling through soft snow to reach Mineral Hill mines, living three days in snow banks. Charles Eaton recollected a Michigan Lake Shore freight run where a snowbound engine drank melted snow from the tender. three days passed before rescue by workers and a few hundred Japanese rescuers.
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Missoula
Wilmer FE. Hershey
Register of the United States Land Offlow
Mineral Hill
Charles Eaton
Laks Shore Road
Michigan
Eaton
Mr. Eaton
Witnesses Return Home After Robleau Murder Case
In Missoula on December 11 witnesses from the Robleau murder cage have largely headed back to the west end. Many are half breed, educated men, with several noted as first class penmen and fluent in English. A small Indian woman obtained and understood her court warrant, showing clear grasp of the process as she was sent to register it. The Globe reports this unusual scene amid ongoing local proceedings.
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Missoula
Robleau
Notie
Missoula Leader States Forest Reserves Chief Plans Move
J B Collins longtime state forest reserves superintendent plans to leave Missoula for St Paul late in the week and may not return, with Ghost Moser taking over his duties and possible relocation of his home to Missoula or another Montana city.
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Missoula
Dec. IL
J. B. Collins
Collins
Ghost Moser
St. Paul
Local land ruling on Bitter Root entries prompts land status dispute
Washington decision affects a Webb McCaslin claim in the Bitter Root valley. The case held that the lands are not public lands, clarifying timber and stone entry status and leaving settlers awaiting further action amid divided interpretations.
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Washington
Bitter Root Valley
Webb McCaslin
Bitter Root
Missoula Concert Shubert Symphony Club Delights Audience
In Missoula on December 11 the Methodist church hosted the Schubert Symphony club and a lady quartet. The musical program drew an excellent, high order show with strong encores and broad audience enjoyment, marking one of the best attractions of its kind in Missoula. Sleds of every description at MecHafie's great holiday store.
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Missoula
Schubert Symphony Club
MecHaffie’s
Fire truck delivery delay hits Missoula department
Missoula officials report the new fire department truck will not arrive until February 15 due to factory backlogs. Chief Walling says the high volume of orders and lengthy construction time delay delivery. Declared necessary for improved response capacity.
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Missoula
Walling
Fire Department
Bowling Alley Opens Near Higgins Block
Ground was broken for a new building on the Higgins block area in Missoula near the Sisters of the Sacred Heart academy property. The project, part of the Building for the Boys initiative, marks a local development noted on December 11.
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Missoula
Sisters of the Sacred Heart Academy
Building to Rise on Pine Street for Bars and Laundry
A brick two and a half story building facing Pine Street will house bars for about 100 people. Foundation excavation is nearly done and spring work will start, with an 818000 estimated cost. In spring a brick laundry behind the hospital will be erected, planned as the city's largest private laundry.
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Pine Street
Bonner to Erect Two Large Buildings in Missoula
E L Bonner plans spring construction of a three story brick business block at Cedar and Higgins with stores on the ground floor and offices above. A two story brick stable for Frank Smith will rise at Pattee and East Front Streets, 60 by 130 feet, with a potential new building replacing the old stable after completion.
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Missoula
E. L. Bonner
Cedar and
Higgins Avenue
Pattee
East Front
Frank Smith
Cedar Street
Front
Pattee Streets
Stevensville Notes Follow local small town events
In Stevensville on December 9 Mrs Amos Buck hosted teachers and pupils with games and luncheon. Celia Johnson returned from Burnt Fork via Victor. Will Davis family moved to town from Burnt Fork. Mrs J M Price of Victor visits Helena. Presbyterian Ladies Aid met with Mrs J A Landram, luncheon served. George May did business in Wisdom. William R Brechbill and Grace Gott wed at Burnt Fork. J G Shovell photographed Ravalli County Democrat in Hamilton. W J Melugin of Victor back from Helena. L Cannon bought 12 acres from St Marys mission, two acres remain to church. Baptist women held a dime social at G A Kain’s home. Hiram Francis home from Missoula hospital, under Dr Brice care. Oscar Slocum home but may return for further treatment.
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Stevensville
Amos Buck
Ames
Celia Johnson
Burnt Fork
Victor
Will Davis
J. M. Price
Helena
Sivte
Ladies’ Aid Society
the Presbyterian Church
J. A. Landram
D. George May
Wisdom
William R. Brechbill
Grace Gott
J. G. Shovell
Hamilton
Ravalli County
W. J. Melugin
L. Cannon
St. Mary's Mission
Ladies of the Baptist Church
G. A. Kain
Hiram Francis
Missoula
Charles May
Brice
Oscar Slocum
New Northern Pacific Stations Plans Progress
Architect A H Stem of St Paul and contractor Chorge M Deeks arrived in Missoula to oversee the Missoula station construction. Stem reports ready plans for Butte Helena Livingston depots by Feb 1 and praises Livingston for a $100000 station building.
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Missoula
A. Hi. Stem
St. Paul
Chorge M. Deeks
Stem
Butte
Helena
Livingston
Senator Clark to Build Large Elevator Near Missoula
Missoula officials announce Senator Clark will construct a massive wheat elevator on his South Missoula grounds near the flour mill after winter with capacity for several carloads. The project will connect to the existing elevator with improved machinery and the current structures will be completed. Weather boarding and a Christmas sale of beef and mutton at Daily's noted.
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Missoula
Senator Clark
South Missoula
Land Office to Move Quarters in Missoula
The U S land office will relocate from the Hammond block to the First National bank basement to gain room and light for operations. The move will occur by the first of the year. The Western Union Telegraph company will occupy the vacated space seeking more room.
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Missoula
United States Land Office
Hammond Block
First National Bank
Western Union Telegraph Company
Lana
Sleighing Deepens Fun as Snow Grips Missoula
Snow blankets Missoula and roads are in top shape for rides. Local youngsters swarm hills with hand sleds while groups of youths enjoy evening joy rides. Dr W A Ingalls in Hotel Missoula offers free eye examination and consultation for frequent headaches and vision issues.
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Missoula
W. A. Ingalls
Hotel Missoula
For Sale or Rent in Missoula Globe storefront
Advertises sale or rent options for a main street store building after January first and store fixtures. Also mentions residence and other real estate at low prices associated with Globe store in Missoula.
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Main Street
Globe
Missoula
Robleau murder case jury under long deliberation in Missoula
In Missoula on December 11 the Robieau Robillard murder trial occupied the entire day as counsel presented arguments from Mulroney Hall Joyce and Higgins. Judge Webster pledged to wait until midnight for a verdict with jurors possibly remaining overnight. Curley, a key witness, is in county jail and the case could hinge on a late decision. See art goods at Lister's.
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Missoula
Rekeles
Robleau
Robillard
Mulroney
Hall
Plains
M. M. Joyce
Robieau
Frank G. Higgins
Curley
Greenwood
Webster
Sherman-Baker
Meeting of Montana Teachers' Association Exec Committee
Missoula on December 11 hosted the Montana State Teachers' Association executive committee in the Union block. Chairman Craig led as committees reported progress with no major actions taken. The group anticipates readiness for the teachers' meeting and urged mail orders to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
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Missoula
Montana State Teachers’ Association
J. M. Hamilton
Craig
Infant Death At Frenchtown Missoula News
Word reached Missoula of the death today in Frenchtown of the infant child of Mr and Mrs Theodore Isedard Jr The parents have the sympathy of many friends The funeral will take place tomorrow
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Missoula
Dee
Theodore Isedard, Jr
Frenchtown
Durfee Leaves Missoula for Seattle for Daughters Health
Mrs. D M Durfee of South Missoula travels to Seattle for several months to aid her daughter's health during December. The child’s condition and the purpose of the trip are noted in the Missoula report.
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Seattle
Missoula
D. M. Durfee
South Missoula
Health Cure Promises for Sewing W omen in Work Routine
The advertisement touts Dr. R V Pierce Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women facing long hours and poor light in sewing work. It claims to restore health by easing backache headaches and female weakness, and includes testimonials and an offer for free consultation by letter.
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R.V. Pierce
Pierce
R. V. Pierge
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr Pierce
Susannah Permenter
Pauls Store
Shelby Co. Texas
Unclaimed Letters At Missoula Post Office Delayed Goods
The Missoula post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ending December 12 1901. Names include Arnold Beaty Miss Bates Benedict Boland Bonner Byers Blair Buckingham Brown Blanchard Baker Beckle Chandler Castle Chaffin Clayton Chapman Dulin Dawson Ericson Enbody Ferguson Guthre Fellow Hourston Odelpha Hanson Mary Howard Maud Hayes Hanson Ives Johnston Jenny Johnson Johnson Morse McClain Poultry Plant McPann Nelson Kelly Steele Stephens Swift Sheldon Simmons Violet Williams Wilson and others in the office notice.
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Missoula
Arnold W. Beaty
Bessie Bates
D. KE. Benedict
B. B. Boland
Ella Bonner
George Byers
Hilda Blair
John Buckingham
Lewis Brown
JL. H. Blanchard
Mamie Baker
Otto Beckle
Fred A. ©Rrell
Marie Chandler
Nellie Castle
T. Chaffin
William Clayton
Wilelie Chapman
A. E. Dulin
Kedward Dawson
William E. Degolyer
T. Ericson
James A. Enbody
W. J. Ferguson
W. J. Guthre
W. J. Fellow
J. W. Hourston
Odelpha Hanson
Mary Howard
Maud Hayes
William Hanson
A. F E. Ives
Archie Johnston
Jenny Johnson
Samuel J. Johnson
Ella Morse
J. P. McClain
James McPann
Nels Nelson
J. Kelly
B. Steele
A. J. Stephens
Ira B. Swift
Sheldon
Tina Simmons
Grend Violet
Fay Williams
Harry Wilson
Georgie H
Keep
Pleasant Lodge Gathering in Missoula Honors Woody Anniversary
In the Odd Fellows hall in Missoula last evening the Eastern Star officers were installed in a warm lodge gathering. The event marked Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Woody's 20th wedding anniversary and Judge Woody's 68th birthday with a banquet after the ceremony. The judge recounted early state experiences since his Missoula marriage. Fresh oysters and latest cloth bound novels advertised nearby.
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Missoula, Dee, Ll
The
Eastern Star
Masons
Frank H. Woody
Woody
Missoula
Death of Donald Lewis Aged 9 Brings Grief to Deer Lodge Family
Mrs. S Minn has received word that her brother's child Donald Lewis aged 9 died at the family home in Kansas City this week. The boy, known in Deer Lodge where he had visited, died from brain trouble.
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Missoula
Dee
Oil Sample Sent to Washington by Forest Reserve Officer
Missoula December 11 Superintendent Moser of the forest reserves sent to the commissioner of the general land office in Washington a sample of oil found on the Fat Head valley reserve. The crude oil emits a strong odor raising doubt that the commissioner will approve the gift.
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Missoula
Moser
Feneral Land Office
Washington
Fathead Valley
United States land office witnesses summoned for Clark timber case
Register Hershey and Receiver Ranft of the U S land office were sent to Butte to testify in the Clark timber case. They will bring records showing timber land entries by buyers. Special sale of men s clothing Sunday and Monday. Chicago Bee Hive.
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Missoula
Hershey
Ranft
United States Land Office
Butte
Clark
Chicago
Amended Demurrers filed in Missoula court cases
In Missoula the district court heard two amended demurrers today. One concerns Cartell L. Cowell and the other J M Dixon seeking to recover stock in Snowstorm Mining Co. The demurrers argue the court lacks jurisdiction.
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Missoula
Cartelll. Cowell
J. M. Dixon
Vickers Brother to Arrive for John Vickers Funeral
Word from E Vickers brother of John Vickers residing in Washington says he will arrive on tomorrow morning's train to arrange the funeral. A large number of friends viewed the remains at Lucy's undertaking establishment today.
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Missoula
E. Vickers
John Vickers
Washington
Lucy
None of Them the Right Man in Missoula Hold-Up
Missoula officers arrested several suspects in the Harms Street hold-up of Mrs Smith last evening. None of the men yet identified as the right culprit, and investigators will continue the search.
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Missoula
Sympathy Shown for Missoula Child Loss
Missoula records sympathy for Mr and Mrs Joseph Steiger after their infant died at home following a brief illness. Medical aid was summoned but could not save the child.
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Missoula
Joseph Steiger
President Nominates U S Marshals in Several Districts
Washington December 11 The president sent multiple nominations to the senate including John C Ames for the northern district of Illinois Aulick Palmer for the northern district of Columbia and Leo B Bennett for the northern district of Indian Territory.
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Washington
Senate
John C. Ames
United States
Ilinois
Aulick Palmer
Kruger Arrives in Utrecht Takes New Residence
Former Transvaal president Mr Kruger arrived in Utrecht and took possession of his new home. He appeared in excellent health and received a large ovation from crowds of onlookers.
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Utrecht
Dee
Kruger
The
Transvaal
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