Jury Finds Effinger Not Guilty At Missoula Trial
In Missoula on December 23 the state case against Charles Effinger ended when the jury returned a not guilty verdict after 4:15 pm. Defense argued the books and testimony showed no fraud. prosecutors contended the camera purchase and false entries evidenced defrauding. The trial featured testimony from E Myers Lang and Dan Fisher with cross exams and a late confession dispute.
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Missoula
Charles Effinger
Effinger
E. Myers
Efffinger
John B. Farwell Company
Chicago
Golden Rule
Joseph K. Wood
Charles H. Hall
Farwell Company
Hall
Missoula Couple Wed In Quiet Christmas Ceremony
Rev J W Bennett joined Gordon H Tracy and Miss Alice G Mix in marriage at the Mix home on Miller Creek Missoula. The ceremony was intimate with few friends present as the couple began married life in Missoula with well wishes from many locals. Conclude holiday events with the B L F ball at the Union Opera House offering calling cards and plate for 1 50.
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Missoula
J. W. Bennett
Frank A. Mix
Miller Creek
Gordon H. Tracy
Alice G. Mix
Mix
Union Opera House
Eggnog Throwback At Florence Hotel For Christmas
Missoula reports Eddie Billups returned from Missouri with a regulation gourd and old time accessories to serve eggnog at the Florence hotel on Christmas morning. Patrons will enjoy a taste of old time traditions from the origin of eggnog. Also note firemen's ball on Christmas night and visit the Standard office to view engraved card styles and invitations.
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Missoula
Eddie Billups
Missouri
Florence Hotel
Florence
Christmas Services Planned in Missoula Church of the Holy Spirit
Missoula plans Christmas Day services at 10 o'clock with Te Deum by Erwin and the anthem There Were Shepherds Abiding. A children's carol service follows Sunday at 7 30 p m. Tickets for the B I F ball cost 1.
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Missoula
Church of the Holy Spirit
Erwin
Police Court Fines In Missoula Incident
In Missoula police court, Charles Barrett received a $10 fine plus costs for assaulting Charles Luke. J T Smith was fined $5 for drunken and disorderly conduct.
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Missoula
Charles Barrett
Charles Luke
J.T. Smith
All kinds fresh fruit at P. M. Reilly's
Local shop P. M. Reilly's showcases a wide selection of fresh fruit. Customer appeal centers on variety and availability, with emphasis on seasonal offerings and reasonable prices.
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P. M. Reilly's
Mott Denied New Trial in Missoula Murder Case
In Missoula the supreme court denied L H Mott's motion for a new trial after his murder conviction. The decision prompted mixed public reaction, with some hoping for clemency due to his children, while others supported the extreme penalty. A pardon or sentence modification may be sought, though most view wife murder as unjustifiable.
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Missoula
Supreme Court
L. H. Mott
Missoula County
Standard
Court of Last Resort
Mott
Supreme Court Denies New Trial for Montana Wife Killer
Louis Mott, convicted of murdering his wife in Missoula County, is not granted a new trial. The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's denial of the motion for a new trial. Judge L L Calloway prepared the lengthy opinion criticizing juror Coleman’s alleged incompetence.
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Standard
Helena
Louis Mott
Missoula County
Supreme Court
Motts
Mott
Missoula
L. L. Calloway
Coleman
Holiday Fun and Folly Warns Against Holiday Indulgence
A newspaper blurb urges moderation during the holiday season and promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a remedy for sour stomach headache and other overindulgence ailments. It advises taking a tablet after meals or at night to prevent sickness and wake refreshed for the day ahead.
Murdered Indian on Flathead Reservation by 14 year old
Rumor of murder on Flathead Indian Reservation has been substantiated. Louis Flying Bird, aged 14, is charged with killing Indian Amello near the Little Bitter Root following a quarrel between Flying Bird’s father and Amello. The boy allegedly shot after Amello drew a knife in his own defense. Details remain scarce. Inland Empire band of Spokane to play at the B L F ball.
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Flathead
United States
Smith
Louis Flying Bird
Amello
Flying Bird
Ameillo
Amelia
Christmas Day Events At Morning Service And Night
At 10 o'clock in the morning preaching starts with holy communion to follow at 10:30. The choir will sing Glory to God in the Highest. At 8 o'clock in the evening the children's exercises take place and a Christmas tree will be displayed with the choir singing Holy Night.
ENGINE JUMPS THE TRACK Is Hurt
Missoula, Dec. 23. A freight wreck occurred six miles west of Garrison on the Northern Pacific due to a track break or rail spread. Train No. 58 pulled by engine No. 1321 and manned by Engineer Delaney and Fireman J Simpson left the rails and rolled down an embankment carrying five box cars. Only the fireman and engineer sustained minor bruises. no other crew injured. Traffic delayed for hours with westbound trains arriving in Missoula around 10 p.m.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Garrison
Delaney
J. Simpson
E. Shaugnessy
Christmas Entertainment At Odd Fellows Hall Missoula
Santa Claus visits as Esther lodge Daughters of Rebekah presents a long program of solos recitations and songs at Odd Fellows Hall in Missoula on December 23. A Christmas tree and the annual B L F ball follow at the opera house.
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ODD Fellows’ Hall
Missoula
Odd Fellows
Esther Lodge
Daughters of Rebekah
Santa Claus
Lucy L. Stevens
Sear Larson
Clara Crawshaw
Mrs. Stevens
Cora Culliver
Leslie Johnson
Irene Huckabee
Bert Atherton
Elmer Woolsagle
Lucille Stevens
Emma Shellidar
Claude Larson
Maggie Stevens
Opera House
Ranft appeals to Interior Secretary over homestead refusals
William Q. Ranft has appealed a General Land Office ruling upholding a local office decision rejecting homestead applications. The Como forest reserve lands in Bitter Root valley were withdrawn July 14, 1899, with other later filings by Anna J. Marshall Tyler B Thompson H E Chaney Emily Marshall Isaac Abernathy B Estelle C Jenkins Thomas H Burke John Hayes Charles F Dorman and Mrs B Hayes seeking 160 acres each.
MISSOULA NOTES CROSS-COUNTRY HOLIDAY TRAVELS
George Kane visits from Stevensville as Rev E L Mills plans Christmas in Helena for a family reunion. Mrs Allan of Carlton visits Missoula for shopping. Preston Miller heads to Nebraska for Mrs Miller health. Fred Balsley James ONeill return home to Wisconsin Nebraska for holidays. Mary Evans travels to Livingston for Christmas from university. Fred and Mrs Sterling return from East including New York. Mabel Jones back from Virginia City to Missoula. Mrs W M Fergus of Whitehall visits Kellogg family. E L Wallace en route to Kalispell for sister’s marriage. John Johnson returns from East trip abroad. Johnson plans to stay in Missoula.
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E. L. Mills
Stevensville
Helena
Fred Sterling
East
New York
Mabel Jones
Virginia City
Missoula
Land dispute over Schroeder claim brought by Olin
Missoula on December 23 Charles Olin filed suit against the estate of the late Fred Schroeder contesting a land claim. Olin alleges heirs have not pursued the law and asks that Schroeder's filing be annulled.
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Missoula
Charles Olin
Fred Schroeder
Schroeder
Christmas Day Services At Evangelical Lutheran Church
Missoula residents are informed that special services will be held at the Evangelical Lutheran Church on Christmas Day. The service for communicants will be at the usual time, with attendees urged to observe the season of joy and reflection.
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Missoula
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Land Office Receives Local Decision in Missoula
In Missoula on December 28 the local land office announced a decision on a pending matter. Details remain scarce as officials prepare the official statement and next steps.
Rejections of Bitter Root and Luby Entries Noted
The commissioner of the general land office rejects Lyda J Parsons Bitter Root preemption entry for being outside the Bitter Root valley east of Florence. Margaret Luby's application is also rejected in a similar case. See Twilight Waltz at the B L F ball on Christmas night.
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General Land Office
Lyda J. Parsons
Bitter Root Valley
Florence
Margaret Luby
Missoula Schools Close for Holiday Vacation
Missoula public schools closed this afternoon until January 4 1904. Teachers will attend the Teachers association meeting in Anaconda during the break. Special exercises were held this afternoon with creditable programs presented.
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Missoula
Teachers’ Association
Anaconda
One Juror Secured in Dynamiting Case
Georgetown Colo Dec 23 When the district court adjourned one juror Rudolph Barth had been accepted by both sides in the Idaho Springs dynamiting cases. Defense and prosecution had accepted five times that day but the other jurors were rejected. It is not believed that testimony can begin before next week.
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Georgetown
Colo
Rudolph Barth
Idaho Springs
Pope Barrow Dies In Savannah Senator Judge Obituary
Savannah Ga December 23 Pope Barrow judge of the superior court died suddenly today aged 6 years In 1882 he was elected to fill the unexpired term of the late Bishop Hill in the United States senate This brief notice records his death and service.
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Savannah
Pope Barrow
Superior Court
Bishop Hill
United States Senate
Dent resigns as District of Columbia registrar of wills
Washington December 23 Louis A Dent register of wills for the District of Columbia has resigned to take effect April 1 It is understood that Corporal James Tanner formerly commissioner of pensions is to succeed Mr Dent
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Washington
Louis A. Dent
Register of Wills For
District of Columbia
James Tanner
Commissioner of Pensions
Dent
Typhoid Fever Toll Rises in Butler Report
Butler Pennsylvania reports three deaths from typhoid fever and two new cases today, highlighting a worsening health outbreak. Authorities urge precautions and expect updates as officials monitor the situation.
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Butler
Te-Dey
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