Man Struck by Train in Missoula Leaves Life in Jeopardy
W J Sear, 69, was struck on the Bitter Root branch bridge over the Missoula river by a northbound train about 7 29 pm. He fell 25 feet onto rocks, suffered leg and knee fractures and possible internal injuries. He lay on the rocks for nearly half an hour before aid arrived. he was unconscious at Freiz cabin and transported to Dr Parsons Brown hospital. His condition remains grave.
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Missoula
W. J. Sear
Drs. Parsons & Brown
Northern Pacific
Missoula River
Deldie
Sear
Charles Fieredman
Freiz
Lear
Parsons
Brown
Dr. Brown
Minor Berry
River Street
South Missoula
A D Redmond Arrested on False Pretense Money Charge
A D Redmond was arrested and charged with obtaining money under false pretenses.Police report details follow, naming the suspect and alleged victim. The case is moving through local court proceedings with standard bail and arraignment steps anticipated.
Redmond Seized in Helena Over False Note Payment Case
Joseph Terriault charges R D Redmond with obtaining money under false pretenses after a note for 900 dollars was paid with cattle and cash. Redmond, arrested upon eastbound train arrival, is jailed in Lewis and Clark county awaiting further action.
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Missoula
Joseph Terriault
Hayes
R. D. Redmond
Redmond
Helena
Montana
Lewis and Clarke County
Terriault
Standard
Sheri W. H. Morran
Baptist Church Needlework Sale in Misconla Dec 17
The Ladies' Attilery of the Baptist church will host a sale of needlework dressed dolls and home cooking on Thursday Dec 17 at Mrs George Brooks home room 5 on the fourth floor First National Bank block. The event invites patrons to purchase a dainty Christmas gift and support church activities. The notice also lists uncalled letters and local names associated with Dec 18 1908.
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Ata Ilery
The
Baptist Church
George Brooks
First National Bank
Baptist Ale
Names in a 19th Century Postmaster Directory List
A dense list of individuals including Rohn Harris Houston Hunter Mathews Korssund Joseph Korssund Phillips Peterson Palmer Smith Striker Sharp Ward and many women such as Mrs Hall Mrs Hodge Miss Palmer Mrs Murray and others. It mentions GEORGE H. KEEP as Postmaster and notes occupations like oculist and aurist.
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A. Rohn
HP. Hilger
GW. Harris
J. Houston
J. W. Hunter
Mathews Josephson
Mathias Korssund
Johannes Korssund
Arthur
William Hall
Emma Hodge
Edna Jones
Lizzie Jamison
Hattie Koch
Agnes March
Agnes Mallen
Maggie Murray
Allis Birdie Pryor
Mise Flossie Palmer
Porter
Ida Wells
Mole George H. Keep
Missoula Notes Reflect Local Moves and Introductions
A state patent issued to Andrew P. Ikaacson covers lots 1 2 12 13 14 in block 86 of the school addition. Mrs Murray Miles returns to North Yakima after visiting Missoula. The Clinton Townsite Co suit against David Lewis set in district court today. Lewis L Howard returns to Boreman after a visit. Born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Quinn a daughter. Guy M Powers of the Orchard Co on business to St Paul and Chicago. Selovery of New York Life Montana visits Ira W Terry. Undertaker Marsh acquires a new rubber tired hearse from Cincinnati. seen on streets Sunday.
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Andrew P. Ikaacson
Murray Miles
North Yakima
Wash
Missoula
Clinton
David Lewis Ts
Clearwater
Blackfoot
Lewis L. Howard
Boreman
Arthur Quinn
Cooper Street
Guy M. Powers
The
Orchard Company
St. Paul
Chicago
A. Selovery
New York Life Insurance Company
Montana
Ira W. Terry
Marsh
Cincinnati
Coyote Bill Before County Commissioners
Missoula Montana. The county commissioners met in the courthouse to examine officers reports and claims. Coyote Bill Beeshove appeared with grievances claiming pay for road work in Rattlesnake Canyon. the board rejected his claims and declined further involvement. Quarterly reports of county officers were examined and approved. The resignation of A. Hurlbut of Thompson was received and accepted. Frank Preston appointed to the vacancy with bonds set at 2000 dollars. Pringle’s fiscal year report ending Nov 30 was examined and approved. One hundred calling cards and plates priced at 1.50.
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Missoula
Ofcera
Coyote Bill
Beeshove
Rattlesnake Canyon
Bui
A. Hurlbut
Thompson
Frank Preston
Pringle
Athletics Beat the Critics at Bowling in Missoula
In Missoula on December 14 the Athletic team defeated the Critics in bowling with five games played and a grand total of 2 to 1 in favor of the Athletics. Tom Farley posted the high individual score of 216, while the Critics lineup included T Kehoe Dikin and W Hubert. J Pabst led a trial game with the top score to date. Deving plans to award a bowling ball to the high single-game scorer before Christmas.
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Missoula
Tom Farley
Follws Steinbrenner
J. Gite
T. Kehoe
di ‘Kins
W. Hubert
Deving
Christias
Tosniznt
J. Pabst
Birthday of Colonel Thomas C Marshall
Missoula observers mark the birthday of Col. Thomas C. Marshall with a surprise party at his home. Guests included William Ranft, CH. McLeod, J. M. Keith, Judge Woody, Thomas N Marlowe, Henry Sf and Frank Woods. A false fire alarm at Pine and Second streets prompted a department response, uncovering no fire.
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Missoula
Thomas C. Marshall
Marshall
Holly
William, Ranft
CH. McLeod
J. M
Keith
Woody
Thomas N.” Marlowe
Henry €. Sf
Frank Woods
Pottery Missoula man pleads guilty in assault case
Michael Murrayon faced Judge ages today after a Saturday night fight on Wiggins avenue. He pleaded guilty to assault and was jailed for 99 days. Annie Martin also appeared to answer charges of keeping a house of ill fame and pleaded guilty, fined 14 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Michael Murrayon
Wiggins Avenue
Annie Martin
Indie
McLaughlin Fractured Leg After Log Roll Over
Missoula report: Yonn McLaughlin from Huson sustained a leg fracture when a log rolled onto him while at a lumber camp. He was transported to St Patrick's hospital for treatment.
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Missoula
Vec
Yonn McLaughlin
Huson
McLaughlin
Patrick's Hospital
Hamilton Treasurers Report Shows Tax Increase and Local Activities
County Treasurer Harvey L. Carter reports 1903 taxes totaling 102,409.30 with 1902 at 88,082.60 and total collected this year 96,548.51. delinquent 5,580.79 in 1908 due to a mix of increases and collections. The Copper Mining planer's new engine and Mint Plant power are noted, along with a sheriff sale in Stevensville involving the Henry Buck Mercantile case. A disturbance case ends with jail time for a man who kicked a door and fled with jewelry, while local weddings, social events, and a platinum find near Owl Creek are mentioned amid district-growth plans.
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Standard
Hamilton
Harvey L. Carter
Anaconda
Sheriff Pond
Stevensville
Henry Buck Mercantile Company
T. M. Slocum
Sherif Pond
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted For Digestive Health
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural remedy for stomach disorders. It claims the tablets contain essential enzymes and pepsin to aid digestion, restore health, and support work without disturbing the stomach. Priced at 69 cents per box, the ad asserts no substitute is needed.
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Louxe
Himaeit
Kenora Stuart
Stuart
Bitter Root snowstorm and hall plans amid protests
The Bitter Root valley was hit by heavy snow on Friday and Saturday, halting sleighing and delaying travel. R C Carpenter remodels the Cone building on Main street for a large hall and plans Christmas night use. In land matters, Thomas Kane protested against Duncan W McLeod’s final proof on Bitter Root land, arguing residency lack. After a hearing, the local office recommended allowing McLeod to file and the protest to be dismissed, with the commissioner’s approval pending.
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Moin Tne
Thomas Kane
Duncan W. McLeod
Woodalde
Kane
McLeod
FW. Morrisay Hamilton
de Cams
McLeod I
Attempted Store Break-In in Snowy Alley
Officer Minor Berry observed a man in the rear alley of D J Donohue & Co attempting to break in. The suspect fled after being ordered to stop, two shots were fired, and the fleeing man disappeared into the alley or snowbound area.
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Minwcula
Wee
D. J. Donohue & Co
Minor Berry
Ommeeee Berry
Case Against City Does Not Come Up
W J Scott of Missoula failed to appear in district court for his suit against the city seeking 450 for injuries from a bicycle accident. The case was dismissed as the prosecuting reason could not be learned. Other local business notes include land office filings and final proofs.
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Missoula
W. J. Scott
Duncan
Tim
Scott
Hayes Ties The Knot In Flathead Reservation Nuptials
Jad William Hayes married Net Lesan Pierce this afternoon. Both brides from the Flathead reservation, the couple will reside near St. Ignatius after the ceremony.
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Missoula
Jad
William Hayes
Netlesan Pierce
Rowe Deschamp
Flathead Reservation
St. Ignatius
Red hair belief and prejudice in historical notes
A fragmented historical extract discusses Karl Pearson’s view on a census of red haired schoolboys, anti Semitism links, and color stereotypes. It cites Lord Macaulay, Aristotle, Danish sea rovers, and painters like Titian, noting red hair’s associations with nobility, satire, or perceived traits across Europe.
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London
Karl Pearson
Dee
Sunny Rocke
Lord
Titian
Spain
New Horse Car in Manhattan Traffic
The piece notes horse drawn streetcars in Manhattan, describing locomotives weighing tons with 72 M horsepower capable of pulling heavy trains at six miles per hour along certain thoroughfares.
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Manhattan
Merger case argued over Northern Pacific stock control
The trial resumed with Attorney General Knox detailing the merger history of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways. He traced charters, reorganization, and a 1901 joint Burlington purchase, arguing the merger created a restraint on commerce and consolidated control. The court adjourned to continue the testimony.
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Northern Pacific
Congress
Knox
Johnson
Southern Pacific Company
United States
Unite States
Northern Pacific Ny
Conese
Northern Pacific Railway
Pearsall
Great Northern Railway
Mor
Morgan
Wisconsin
North Wn’ Pacific Company
J. Morgan & Co
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Burlington
Securities Company
Pont Gum
Waite
Mr. Knox
Neek
Knoxwill
Colored recruits refuse entry to national guard unit
In Denver ec a report states Polorado plans to form a separate colored contingent in the national guard. Two companies of colored men arrived at the armory to be mustered in but Major Charles Jones, who helped organize the unit, said Governor Peabody intended to officer the companies with white men. The colored recruits refused to enter the service.
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Denver
Polorado
National Guard
Loom
Charles Jones
Peabody
Edge pleads guilty in Paterson bank theft case
Trenton New Jersey December 14 James M Edge a Paterson bank teller who defaulted was found to have embezzled nearly 100 000 and pleaded guilty today He faces sentencing next Monday in the court of jurisdiction cited by local officials
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Trenton
N. Ju
James M. Edge
Paterson
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the Standard
West Main Street
Missouri
J. Sear
A.D. Redmond
Edmond
Croup
Pino
Fo Wold
P.M. Kelly's
H. Adams
CR. Beck
M. A. Haird
Bitter Root Manufacturing and Milling Company
Adolf Carlson
J. 4. Cameron
L.B. Cyr
J. B. Doyle
Downey
Mr. and
T. F. Flaherty
GC. Gibson
Harry Gray
W. Gregory
Outa
Nes
Kaiser
Barathea Opera
Eer
Sitetolte
Taney
Aacare
Missoula Notes
Ray County
Goon
Grantadale
Hecey
Moat Fay
Robert Nicol Deel
Shermek
Geil
Wavner
Cusvice
W. Worford
Lara Ginsson
Dudge Mores
Bothene
Hasna
A. O'llara
Howe Inv Company
Mra Ofllara
Laneshoras Mints
Owl Creek
Cross
New York
Baste
Momas Kane
Fee
George A. Matthews
A HL
George
Bradley
Mra Bradley
Arthur Sage
Jackson
Jackson Homestead
Entey
Healy
Rock Falls
Mr. Healy
BIG Blackfoot Milling Co
Bonner, Mont
Caid Toole Ave
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Mont
A.B Hammond
A. G
Western
Missoula, Mont
Lrryman
Capra Surplus
Prendant Cashier
G. T. Lewis
Ont
Alden
Hammond
Helena, Mont
Toys Toys Toys
Tons Mate Express
Ron
Katee Harney
Tetty
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