Dad Sturman Makes Christmas Train Connection in Missoula
In Missoula on Christmas morning a famed chase on the Northern Pacific platform ends with Dad Sturman of Nine Mile catching the Coeur d Alene train at De Smet after a sprint from the Brunswick corner. Bundles dropped, he boards the train for a festive reunion with his dinner, amid festive chaos and local lore.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Bob O'Hara
Hamilton
Montana
O'Hara
Moody Street
Dad” Sturman
Nine Mile
Coeur d'Alene
Wallace
Coeur d’Alenes
Dad
Joe Bradley
Brunswick
Kansas
Lathrop
Charlie Searles
de Smet
Missoula Weather Proves Superior Yet Again
Missoula valley shows its better weather through a week of storms observed by visiting teachers. The group traveled to the city and witnessed the conditions firsthand describing a remarkable display of local climate.
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Missoula
Missoula Valley
Pleasant Missoula Weather Stuns Travelers
Visitors expecting stormbound conditions found warm weather and clear skies in Missoula, validating local weather reports and anecdotes from Tom Marshall and others. The favorable conditions refute rival forecasts and praise Missoula weather coverage as the best on the market. Go to Listers for blank books.
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Missoula
Tom Marshall
Southern club banquet plans under way in Missoula
The Southern club prepares for a grand dinner at the European hotel to travel back to the sunny South. Tom Marshall Charlie Hall Billy Houtchens organize the menu and dining room with cooks working 36 hours to ensure a lavish feast. The listed menu features gumbo soup catfish opossum in cornmeal sweet potatoes roast wild turkey and more.
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Missoula
Tom Marshall
Charlie Hall
Billy Houtchens
Lothrop Lodging House Cleared of Disorder Charge
In Missoula on December 28 the Lothrop model lodging house was cleared in court of being disorderly. The landlady is praised as motherly and kind, with jurors especially Allie Richards cited for their verdict. Local boys defended the house, preserving a source of pride for Lothrop. Mail orders for Golden Rule candies and Hartley’s toys advertised.
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Missoula
Lothrop
Allie Richards
Higgins Injured by Horse Kick in Missoula
Lieutenant Governor Higgins was hurt when a horse he was driving reared and kicked the dashboard, striking him in the knee. The incident occurred in Missoula on December 28, with the horse's frightened plunge causing the injury.
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Missoula
Higgins
Disorderly conduct led to 30 day sentence in Missoula
John Hogan received a 30 day sentence for being disorderly. William Harvey was arrested on a complaint by a wood hauler identified as a negro and charged with robbing him of 30 dollars. Harvey was released on bonds and will have the trial on Monday.
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Missoula
John Hogan
William Harvey
Call Boy Promises to Fix Merger Amid Railroad Talk
In Missoula on December 28 a Call Boy boasted with fellow workers about thwarting a merger scheme involving Jim Hill and associates. He vowed a “dead square” push to clear the plan, claiming Donovan and Moore would back their approach while referencing Governor Rogers and Van Sant.
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Missoula
Sun Cure
Ma’ams
Joe Toole
Donovan
Harry Moore
Jim Hill
Moore
Toole
Smith
Garrison
Syviths
Mellen
Smallpox rumor denied by Stevensville officials
Mayor Albert May and County Health Chairman J T Brice stated only three cases exist in Stevensville and one nearby, with five quarantined houses. They warned rumors hurt business and urged wide publicity to prevent an epidemic scare. No new cases in five days and no town alarm reported.
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Missoula
Stevensville
May
Brice
Helena
E. W. Walling
Walling
Albert May
J. T. Brice
County Board of Health
Probate actions and appraisals dominate Missoula court
In Missoula on December 28 Judge Webster handled probate matters. Estates including John Vickers Louise Macauley and Elizabeth Delong saw administrations and executors named with bonds set. Final accounts for George N Bowen and Alex Perreault were approved. The Tibbetts will was admitted to probate. Bee Hive Bargain Store will stay open evenings until Christmas. Dr C Burton osteopath announces services.
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Missoula
Webster
District Court
M. Macauley
J M. McNamara
George Pringle
J. Hazelton
George N. Bowen
Elizabeth Delong
J. M. Dixon
F. C. Stoddard
H. O. Worden
P. J. Kline
Bee Hive Bargain
Injured Workman Newton Improves After Timber Fall
Missoula reports E. S. Newton, badly hurt when timber fell at a work site on Friday, was unconscious briefly but his condition improved today. Doctors think he will recover in a short time despite serious injuries. Also note a large reduction on remaining holiday goods at The Globe.
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Missoula
Newton
Diphtheria Quarantine At Fort Missoula After Two Cases
Two diphtheria cases reported at Fort Missoula with patients Harry Strider and Victor Palquist. All companions exposed and fort placed under quarantine.
Western Montana Flouring Mill Incorporation Papers Filed
Missoula December 2 papers filed in the county clerk and recorder office for the incorporation of the Western Montana Flouring Mill recently organized by W A Clark. The same papers were filed in Helena yesterday by Dr Gwinn oculist and autist. Bowling alley opens at Higgins block. Body of J A King, killed near Hope, shipped to Wallace for funeral. Are you ready for the masquerade New Year s night Pure palm chocolates at Emsley s P M Reilly Co grocers.
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Missoula
Western
Montana
W. A Clark
Helena
J. A King
Nea Hope
Wallace
Chicago
Monty
Contacion Llood
Brandi Officis
Cook Remedy CO
New Year's Masquerade at Inion Opera House
Missoula notes announce a New Year's masquerade at the Inion opera house with cash prizes for costumes and top quality music. Dancers tickets are $1 while spectators attend at no charge.
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Inion Opera House
Supreme court to hear writ to vacate Heinze survey order
Special dispatch notes Helena action to vacate Judge Clancy's order allowing F A Heinze to conduct underground survey of the Anaconda and St Lawrence mines. The petition seeks supervisory control to stay the order, citing lack of provable rights and the later sale of Heinze's Fairmouth mine interest. Court convenes January 2 in open session.
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Helena
Dec
Supreme Court
Clancy
F. A. Heinze
Anaconda
St. Lawrence
C. I. Kelly
Legal Department of the Anaconda Company
N Open Cour
Heinze
Fairmouth
Anaconda Company
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Hart, Shaffner & Marx
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Pad” Sturman
Boston
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Southern Club
Emsley's
Throp’s Model Lodging House
Hartley's
Horne
Petty Case
A. FE. Krobinon
M. Bb
State Medical Institute
Elektron
Ft. Wayne
Ind
McBride's
J.l.m’bride
Verrick
Higgins Avenue
First National Bank of
A. Eh. Hammond
A. G
England
J. M. Keith
Eeeenee
Veeee- Cashier
Ee. A. Eddy
T. L. Greenough
A. B. Hammond
0. G. England
A. G. England
M. McLeod
John M. Keith
Western Montana National Bank
Missoula, Mont
G. A. Wolf
John C. Lehson
J. H. T. Ryman
Emsley’s
Hahn
T. C. Hahn
Cyrihe Burgeois
Burgeoss
Burgeos
Land Department
Burgess
N.re Mile
W. A. Glasgow
Dr. ©. C. Burton
Osteopath
the Globe
The
Dr. Gwinn
Higgins Block
P. M. Reilly & Co., the Grocers
Missoula Notes
Alaskas
Anaconda Copper Mining Co. Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Mont
J. M. Lucy
Union
H. L. Braun & CO
Chas. Emsley
Coe
Goodkind Bros
Helena, Mont
Masonic Temple
Hudson
Prof
Prof. Hudson
J. H. Hudson
Ellis Street
San Francisco
Cal
Department 7
al Outfit
Big Blackfoot Milling CO
Tamarack
Bonner
Toole Ave
Bonner, Mont
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