Deputy Sheriff Detains Spokane Man for Check Fraud
Missoula reports H. W. Desgranges, Spokane County deputy sheriff, tracked W. C. Moorhead across Montana from Butte to Avon locating the suspect in Helena and arresting him after a lengthy pursuit. Moorhead allegedly secured money by passing checks drawn on out‑of‑state accounts at boarding houses and hotels, then collected back excess funds. Desgranges commended for thorough detective work and urged reward.
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Missoula
H. W. Desgranges
Spokane
Wash
W. C. Moorhead
Arun
Desgranges
Moorhead
Prorietors
Butte
Anaconda
Helena
Avon
Missoula School District Apportionment Report
Miss Harriet Hord announces a total school fund distribution of 35 880 dollars across districts including Missoula Frenchtown Grass Valley Bell Gates Springs and Garden City B L as distributing agents. The census shows 3 12 0 pupils aged 5 to 21 with pro rata 18, district levies this year are 5 mills versus 3 previously.
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Missoula
Harriet Hord
Reardon House Lot Sale and Local Society Notes
Missoula property details note lots 12 13 and 14 in block A of P Higgins addition with a $1.00 consideration and mention of the Reardon house at Pattee and Main streets now a derelict shack. Also coverage of O E S election of officers at Electa Chapter with long list of names and a memo of sympathy for Mrs Noonan, plus a Grand holiday opening at Globe store with music.
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Missoula
P. Higgins
Consideraton
J. B. Hen
C. E. Williams
Reardon
State Superintendent Sustains High School Decision
Missoula December 14. State Superintendent Carleton has sustained a district decision restricting high school studies in common schools. Teachers were urged to teach higher studies but this is not required. The ruling ends extra duties for teachers. Also notes church services and a Globe store opening with a $25 doll giveaway.
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Carleton
Missoula
Harriet Hord
Missoula County
Mise Hord
Cameron
Globe
Cure Croup and Pain Balm Promoted by Chicago Firms
Mr. R Gray of Amenia Duck county New York backs Chamberlains Cough Remedy as best for croup especially when begun at first hoarseness or cough. Retail druggists Thos Whitfield Co Chicago praise its use for la grippe and pneumonia prevention. Also advertised are Chamberlains Pain Balm for pain relief and its claimed superiority to plasters. Sales by Standard Drug Co Smith Drug Co Martin Drug Co. Osteopath Dr F W Meanis offers free consultations.
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R. Gray
Amenia
Duck County
N.Y
Thos. Whitfield & Co
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Chamberlain
Standard Drug Co
Smith Drug Co
Martin Drug Co
Ely Dying at Missoula From Paralysis
Dec. 14. The old man Ely brought to the poor farm from Thom son district is in critical condition with paralysis. A trapper and hunter, he has lived in the mountains and was found after several days. He receives every possible aid though recovery seems unlikely.
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Ely
Missoula
Thomson
Thominson
Missoula Notes Reflect Local News and Events
Samuel Dinsmore visits Hamilton while L B Howd comes from Victor. Koehler of Quartz visits Missoula briefly. George N Lowen ill at East Main, George Brooks travels to Frenchtown for business. Gil Mills departs for Highland Ohio to enter college. Deputy Ea Corbett returns from Fish Creek. Justice Houtchens jails John Hogan for 10 days in Missoula. Three chair-warmers released from levee saloons. Several marriage licenses issued: Schmidt with Mrs Co Cover. Edward J Davis with Allie May Winston. James E Griffin with Maurie Farey. Front street lodging house smallpox quarantine raised. inmates released. First Garden City Dancing Club dance at Elks hall praised. mandolin orchestra music noted. Thomas C Marshall and Wiliam Hart away on mining. toastmaster at southern dinner. A car convoy with 10 butal passes through Missoula en route to Helena. stock bought from Allard herd. price high, $500 previously for a single animal.
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Samuel Dinsmore
Hamilton
L. B. Howd
Victora
Koehler
Missoula
George N. Lowen
East Main Street
George Brooks
Frenchtown
Gil Mills
Highland
Ohio
Ea Corbett
Fish Creek
Justice Houtchens
John Hogan
McGregor
A. D. Schmidt
Sally Co. Cover
Edward J. Davis
Allie May Winston
James E. Griffin
Maurie Farey
Front Street
Garden City
Elks Hal
Mandolin
Thomas C. Marshall
East Luna
Wiliam Hart
Helena
Allard
Wee
Bridge plan urged to boost eastern Missoula growth
A Missoula citizen urges county commissioners to build a bridge across the Missoula River opposite the university. The proposal claims the span would attract university housing, encourage families to relocate nearby, raise local student enrollment, and eventually return the investment through growth and activity in the eastern city.
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Missoula
Dec
Missoula River
Universi
Higgins Returns to Missoula Preps Western Montana Boost
Lieutenant Governor-elect Frank C. Higgins, after a three week absence, visited St. Paul and the Northern Pacific to advocate for Western Montana. He predicts Missoula will exceed all prior business records next year and plans to be sworn in January 7 as the legislature opens.
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Western Montana
Missoula
Frank C. Higgins
St. Paul
Montana
Northern Pacific
Higgins
Helena
Mines Progress In Garnet District Near Missoula
Anthony Link reports steady development on Dr Peter Mussigbrods group near Garnet. The Shamrock mine now belongs to Pat Mullan and Buckley of Butte after a prior bond venture. Spokane, under Bolles and R, shows good ore as work resumes on sunk depths. Locals expect a better year in 1901.
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Anthony Link
Missoula
Dec
Garnet
Buckley
Butte
Narties
Mullan
Spokane
Bolles
Missoula News Notes and Holiday Tidings
Col Benny leaves Montana for new home as Missoula residents learn he will not return to practice law. Finklenburg Catlin complete a detailed Bonner plant map showing saw mill, factory, offices, hotel, warehouses, power plant additions, and lumber piles. Missoula university students depart for Christmas holidays as local events and promotions unfold.
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Benny
Montana
Missoula
Dec
Denny
Bismarck
Kenner
Messrs. Finklenburg & Catlin
Bonner
Catlin
Missoula Teachers to Attend State Association Meeting
Names stay until holiday recess ends with the first Monday in January. The public scheme is closed for vacation. Missoula will be well represented at the State Teachers association in Butte with nearly all university faculty and many public school teachers to attend. Fore sale 160 acres Bitter Root valley near Florence. Get particulars Stoddard and Ross Missoula.
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Kohn Jewelry Co
Missoula, Mont
Missoula
State Teachers’ Association
Butte
Bitter Root Valley
Florence
Stoddard & Ross
Crowded Missoula Hospital Faces Varied Ills and Recoveries
In Missoula on December 14, the Sisters' hospital houses many patients. James Comers returns after rheumatism, James Sweeney relapses after an operation, a Japanese patient with Bright's disease endures nightly pain, and James Edwards rests well after surgery. Several others including architect Gibson, Fred Sparks with typhoid fever, Henry Dickelnic, Mark Ely, John Hay, John McDonald, and Patrick Kelley show mixed progress. A new patient from the Northern Pacific and Mrs. Magraw’s gradual recovery are noted. December 15 highlights a university preliminary contest to select a representative for the intercollegiate event, with heightened interest due to last year's championship.
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Missoula
Sisters’ Hospital
James Comers
James Sweeney
Mr. Sweeney
Bright
James Edwards
Philipsburg
Architect Gibson
Fred Sparks
Henry Dickelnic
Northern Pacific
Mark Ely
Northern Pacific Institution
John Hay
Corvallis
John McDonald
Cr. E. Fisher
Hamilton
Patrick Kelley
Pat
Mrs. Magraw
Beck Appointed Inspector for State Horticulture Board
D R Beck designated as temporary inspector for the state board of horticulture replacing D E Bandmann who is temporarily absent. Beck will serve until a new appointment is made by the board.
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Bandmann
Missoula
D. R. Beck
State Board of Horticulture
D. E. Bandmann
Mr. Beck
Hastman Kodaks at Hartleys Jodge Hasen In Lame
Missoula December 15 Police Judge Hayes travels to Hunter's hot springs for rheumatism treatment and may remain away long if improved. Missoula Drug Co. receives orders for drugs. The miner Herbert, long questioned about his sanity, was sent to the insane asylum after a commission declared him insane. He worked Cedar Creek placer diggings last season and is not considered dangerous.
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Jodge Hasen
Lame
Missoula
Hayes
Hunter's Hot Springs
Herbert
Cedar Creek Placer
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