Dowdell Damage Suit Opens Over Missoula Knife Attack
In Missoula on December 16 the trial of Carl Dowdell v Joseph L Young began seeking 21500 for damages after Dowdell was stabbed by Young in a hotel March 24. The case drew a full courtroom as testimony opened with both sides arguing premeditation and justification.
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Ula
Carl Dowdell
Joseph L. Young
Young
Missoula
District Court
Dowdell
Dowder
Dowde
Bessie Young
Trial details reveal Dowdell stabbing case and medical testimony
Doctor Crain described four abdominal and three arm wounds and warned Dowdell should be careful for life. Nurse Hassett testified on care costs. Plaintiff Carl Dowdell described ongoing pain and a months long salary loss. Fees and expenses totaled. jurors listed. Evidence included Young’s knife sale. Action adjourned with cross examination and further testimony noted. Don’t neglect a cough. Take Piso's Cure for Consumption jin time.
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FB. A. Crain
Dowdell
Hassett
Carl Dowdell
Piso
Missoula Notes Briefs Include Local Naturalizations
Robert Fisher is gravely ill at his home. William Eddy English native naturalized. John Hanratty, Granite Idaho lumber dealer, transacting business in town. Benjamin Morrison and Charles E Gilbert granted state patents for 160 acres each. Fred Chartier Huson and Annie Clemens Frenchtown wed. Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sharpe died. funeral set for tomorrow.
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Robert Fisher
Otway of
Huson
Missoula
William Eddy
England
John Hanratty
Granite
Idaho
Benjamin Morrison
Charles E. Gilbert
Sharpe
Rose Avenue House
All kinds fresh fruit at P. M. Reillys
Local market notes highlight a sale of assorted fruit at P. M. Reillys store offering a variety of fresh produce for shoppers.
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P. M. Reilly's
First Annual Banquet of University Engineers at Missoula
The associated mechanical engineers at the state university held their first annual banquet in Woman's hall. A Christmas tree and gifts framed an evening of six elaborate courses, witty toasts led by toastmaster John R. Haywood, and humorous remarks from Edward R. Corbin James Bonner and others.
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Missoula
Woman's Hall
the State University
Associated Mechanical Engineers
John R. Haywood
Edward R. Corbin
James Bonner
Jeo Greenough
Delbert L. Grush
Misjaleraz
Hiram B. Conibear
Robert Sibley
O. J. Craig
D. L. Grush
Leo Geenough
E. & Metzreger
J. Buckhouse
R Sibley
J. K. Haywood
W. H. Polleys
Wil A. Sparks
Walter Hay
Sear Moved Home After Serious Bridge Injury
W J Sear, knocked from the Bitter Root railway bridge Monday night, was moved to his south side home today in Missoula. Doctors report internal injuries but he is improving and prefers home care over a hospital.
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Missoula
W. J. Sear
Bitter Root
Mr. Bear
King Solomon Lodge Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
King Solomon lodge No. A F and A M in Helena elected L. J. Israel as W M John Edgerton as S W A P Dorrance as J W Joseph Gans to serve as treasurer for the second time Emil Kluge as secretary H S Hepner as trustee Masonic trust and Rev J F McNamee as member of the Masonic library committee at the regular meeting.
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Standard
Helena
King Solomon Lodge
A. F
A. M
L. J. Israel
W. M
John Edgerton
A. P. Dorrance
J. W
Joseph Gans
Emil Kluge
H.S. Hepner
Masonic Trust
J. F. McNamee
Masonic Library Committee
State vs Beck case dismissed for lack of evidence
The State against John Beck was heard in Judge Smith's court and dismissed due to insufficient evidence. Beck was arrested about two weeks ago on a charge by the Singer Sewing Machine company for embezzlement.
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Bozeman
John Beck
Smith
Beck
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Beckhorn and Vanwinkle Receive Montana License to Wed
Clarence Beckhorn and Zerilda W. Vanwinkle of Fishtail Carbon county were granted a license to wed in Billings today. The marriage will take place tomorrow.
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Standard
Billings
Clarence Beckhorn
Zerilda W. Vanwinkle
Fishtail
Carbon County
Contempt Case Continues In Federal Court Fight
The proceedings centered on jurisdiction over disputed property and an injunction barring parties from handling claims until title is resolved. Attorney Forbis claimed violations of the injunction and accused opponents of refusing court-ordered property inspection. Judge McHatton then delivered a brief concluding argument.
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Bis
Forbis
United States
McHatton
Sheriff Returns From Helena With Redmond
Sheriff Thompson brings back R D Redmond from Helena on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Joseph Terriault swore out the warrant claiming a $300 note was used to pay Redmond who cashed cattle payments and kept the note. Redmond says he is owed money and has hired Marshall and Stiff as his lawyers.
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Missoula
Thompson
Helena
R. D. Redmand
Joseph Terriault
Redmond
Terriault
Marshall & Stiff
Man Pleads Delirium Tremens After Throat Cut Attempt
A nameless man from Lima was jailed in Dillon after attempting to slash his throat with a pocket knife in a saloon. He is guarded in town on the verge of delirium tremens. Bissell Austin faces gambling charges in Kentucky saloon and will plead before Judge Vermillion Ray Palmer. Wood hauler Fred Carter aided a wounded man after a coyote shooting left him bleeding. the injured man is in Dillon County Hospital.
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Standard
Dillon
Lima
Bissell Austin
Kentucky
Vermillion Ray Palmer
Panama Treaty Reaches Washington Amid Sealed Boxes
An expressman delivered the Hay Bunau Varilla treaty to the State Department in a steel box with two key boxes inside. Officials await opening to confirm whether this is the original treaty or the ratification version. Minister Bunau Varilla remains in technical charge until approval or rejection, then exchange of copies may put the convention into force.
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Washington
State Department
Estate Department
Panama
Paneama
Bunau Varilla
Reemain
United States
One Year Sentenced for Horse Theft in Missoula
Frank Baird was convicted of stealing a horse from Antonio Bullhead. Judge Webster sentenced him to one year in the state penitentiary at Deer Lodge. The defense sought a new trial on technical points, which the judge overruled, with a motion for a new trial expected.
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Missoula
Frank Baird
Antonio Bullhead
W. F. Hughes
Baird
Webster
State Penitentiary
Deer Lodge
Hughes
Judge Reeves Arrives in Missoula on Montana Visit
Judge George W Reeves reached Missoula from Wickliffe Kentucky and spent the day with his children and friends. He plans to travel tomorrow to Bonner to dine with Mr and Mrs Arthur McKeown before heading to Pocatello Idaho to settle business for his ill brother William Reeves in Kentucky.
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Missoula
George W Reeves
City
Wickliffe
Bonner
Arthur McKeown
Montana
Pocatello
Idaho
William Reeves
Wentucky
Fire destroys residence in Missoula. loss partially insured
Robert King of Carlton reports his Missoula home burned last Sunday. Fire started shortly after moon and cause remains unknown. Brother lived there. Most furniture destroyed. House valued around 1000 dollars with partial insurance coverage. Send mail orders to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
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Missoula
Robert King
Carlton
Moon
Land Office Notes From Missoula Area
At the Land Office Missoula December 16 Nellie Shesser Grant final desert proof 240 acres R McLeod final proof Kitter Root preemption tract 180 acres near Hamilton G S Aeckerlund Bonita final proof 120 acres timber land Frank Allen homestead entry 160 acres near Darby
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Missoula
Land Office
Nellie Shesser
Grant
R. McLeod
Hamilton
G. S. Aeckerlund
Bonita
Frank Allen
Darby
Doctor Pixley Appointed County Health Officer
Missoula officials met as a board of health to review officer reports and appoint Charles Pixley as county health officer for the coming year amid a busy session.
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Missoula
Dec. N
Board of County Commissioners
Charles Pixley
Loomis Speech Stirs Colombia Pact Debate in New York
Washington reports spread over Loomis remarks at the Quill Club banquet detailing Colombia’s stance on the Hay Herron treaty. General Reyes, Colombia’s envoy in Washington, says he read the address but will not comment and plans a formal statement soon defending Panama’s assumed share of the Colombian debt.
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Washington
Loomis
New York
Colombia
General Reyes
Reyes
Department
Taken in Out of the Cold
Big Timber December 16. Laborer Fred Caister's anxiety eased when he found his wife at the ranch home of Mr. Auwater near town after fearing she was lost.
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The
Standard
Big Timber
Fred Caister
Mr. Auwater
Mr. Caister
Scientific Dandruff Treatment Ad Testimonials
James Rowe of Livingston Montana reports Herpicide cured dandruff and stopped hair loss. Orange McCombs of St. Anthony Idaho says Herpicide cleaned his scalp and made hair soft glossy. W H Otis a Champaign barber notes excellent results on two customers. F W Woody a Champaign assistant postmaster says it stopped falling hair. J J Bentley of Sheridan Wyoming calls it excellent for cleaning the scalp. Sold by leading druggists. Send 16 cents in stamps for sample to the Herpicide Co Detroit. Paxson Rockefeller special agents for Butte.
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Rowe
Livingston
Mont
Orange McCombs
St. Anthony
Idaho
W. H. Otis
Champaign
F. W. Woody
Dhl
J. J. Bentley
Sheridan
Wyo
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Paxson & Rockefeller
Butte
Missing Woman Feared Lost in Bitter Montana Storm
Mrs. Caister disappeared from the Parker ranch Thursday afternoon while en route to Otter Creek. She was seen in Big Timber around 6 7 PM asking directions before vanishing in severe weather. Husband and local officers searched the area. Mr Auwater found her struggling through the storm and sheltered her.
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Eral
J. T. Parker
Big Timber
Otter Creek
Caister
Parker Ranch
Mr. Auwater
Baptist Church Ladies' Aid Sale Near Christmas
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church holds a sale today featuring needlework dressed dolls and home cooking at Mrs. George Brooks residence room 5 fourth floor First National Bank block Missoula. Proceeds fund church work and Christmas gifts.
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Missoula
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
George Brooks
First National Bank
Baptist
Local Land Office Confirms Contest Against Poole
Notice from the general land office confirms the decision in the contest case of Seri Zappi versus Edith H Poole. Poole filed a Monarch homestead April 13, 140 and Zappi contested July 31 1902 alleging abandonment and failure to cultivate. Local office ruled for the contestant and Keat Falls residence was cited in the dispute.
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Falls
General Land Office
Keygister Burlingame
Rpenton
Seri Zappi
Edith H. Poole
Miss Poole
Monarch
Zappi
Keat Falls
Anaconda News New Officers Of The Carniolan Society
At a regular meeting the St. Joseph society No. 4 K S K Y elected officers for the upcoming year. Joseph Bolkovatz was chosen president with Martin Kochevar as vice president. Michael J. Kraker became financial secretary and delegate, John Derzay recording secretary, Marcus M. Mogus treasurer, Dr J Spelman medical examiner.
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St. Joseph Society
No. 4
Joseph Bolkovatz
Martin Kochevar
Michael J. Kraker
John Derzay
Marcus M. Mogus
J. ©. Spelman
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