Jubilee to Celebrate Debt Paid at Missoula Methodist
Missoula church plans a jubilee at the Methodist church tomorrow evening to mark paying off the debt and burning the mortgage. Rev. J W Bennett led the effort with support from Mills and the congregation, with music and an address to recount the work and celebrate the milestone.
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Missoula
Methodist Church
Montana
Extension Society
Bennett
Mills
J. W. Bennett
Church celebrates mortgage payoff with steady growth
Presiding Elder Jacob Mills from Helena assists in the ceremony as Rev. Jacob Mills preaches at both services. The Missourke church stands on a splendid corner lot near the business district and is expected to increase in value. Attendance at Sunday school and services was large and joyful.
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Jacob Mills
Helena
Jacob
Missourke
Missoula council weighs lot purchases fire hall jail sites
A special council committee report on aldermen purchases in Missoula will not reverse ownership of the bought lots, now city property. The panel will review legality and any charges against aldermen, while city plans shift from fire hall to a possible library on the new lots. The report's awaited as debate over past actions continues.
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Missoula
Ways and Means Committee
Council
Missoula Youth Arrested for False Pretenses
John Vassar, known in Missoula, was arrested on a charge of obtaining work under false pretenses from blacksmith Joseph Deschamp. A forged letter claimed to be from the bow's mother, used to secure payment. Vassar faces possible hearing later.
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Missoula
Jehbn Vassar
Joseph Deschamp
Vessar
Shipping tas Missoula tale hints at market activity
Frank Nelson visits Missoula with his family to attend the public school and notes farmers in his district busy loading hay for shipment to eastern markets. He says last year’s crop was good and farmers are receiving a good price, signaling active commerce.
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Missoula
Frank Nelson
Hite
Head on collision blocks NM Northern Pacific trains
An early morning head on crash on the Northern Pacific at Heron involved an extra eastbound freight and an extra westbound freight. Both crews faced limited visibility in heavy snow yet no one was injured though engines were damaged. The side track was used briefly for passenger trains afterward. William Cahill, a Missoula resident, is reported to have died and his remains will be transported to Missoula for funeral arrangements.
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Northern Pacificc
Exera
Heron
Bricknell
Henley
Missoula
William Cahill
Coeur d'Alene
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Northern Pacific
Rankin Reports Half His Legs In For Sawing Season
John Rankin, from his saw mill camp on Grant Creek, says half of his legs are in and expects to have all of them in if the snow lasts. He plans to cut about 400000 feet of lumber this year and already has splendid timber in hand.
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Missoula
John Rankin
Grant Creek
Reilly Co Grocers Urganisation Met in Missoula
In Missoula on February 9 a Contractors and Builders association meeting saw the organization completed and candidate reviews concluded. By-laws and rules work toward final satisfactory adjustment with officers noting progress. Western Labor union No. 4 directs members to pay dues to Samuel Beaver, not Harry Logan, who lacks authorization. Theodore Fischer serves as vice president.
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Missoula
Contractors’ and Builders’ Association
Western Labor Union
No. 4
Samuel Beaver
Harry Logan
Theodore Fischer
No Sewer of it to He Had Missoula Feb
An old engineer named Tom Barrett and a tireman were reported here today in Missoula as part of a developing local inquiry. The fragment cites unnamed details and lacks full context or confirmation of roles.
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Missoula
Tom Barrett
Runaway on Burke Branch Reported With Fatality
The article states Hawkins may have been killed in a runaway on the Burke branch of the Northern Pacific. Company officials at headquarters deny knowledge of the disaster and have not confirmed any incident or location of the accident.
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Hawkins
Burke
Northern Pacific
Wood hauler knocks man at schoolhouse dance
In Missoula on February 9 Charles Clark confronted George Sipes at the Pattee Creek schoolhouse dance fundraiser and struck him with a hard blow to the head. Sipes collapsed and was moved to town for care with his car showing damage from the incident.
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Missoula
Charles Clark
George Sipes
Pattee Creek
Clark
Sipes
Deputy Sheriff Returns with Prisoner Under Oregon Boot
Deputy Sheriff Robinson of Boise City Idaho returns home from Missoula with Sargeant the young man charged with embezzlement. Sargeant was secured in Missoula and bound with the heavy Oregon boot to prevent escape. His employer had offered remedy and he hoped for a favorable outcome as he prepared to depart for Boise.
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Missoula
Robinson
Boise City
Idaho
Sargeant
Boise
Oregon
To Be Tried Again Missoula February 9
Thomas Irvin of Hamilton passed through Missoula on Saturday evening on Mutts to testify in a mining property dispute once settled and tried nearly 12 years ago. Competing names include Grace M Farlin St Paul H L Lady European and several others.
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Thomas Irvin
Hamiton
Mutts
H. L. Lady
St. Paul
Grace M. Farlin
Hamilton
H. Dorishie
Ledgerwood
N. D
Knute Anderson
Minneapolis
SWITCHMEN ON STRIKE SHUT YARD ACTIONS AND RAIL LINK
A yardmaster and his assistant on strike compel other workers to handle duties. Tension rises as railroad operations face delays while management seeks an agreement with the union.
Trouble Over Engine Sparks Switchmen Strike in Missoula Yard
In Missoula on February 9 a switchmen's strike halted yard work as engine 69 remained active while a road engine was used for switching. Workers refused to operate the road engine and quit. later yard crews and managers attempted to fill the work. A Switchmen's union meeting followed with no clear resolution.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Chamberlain
Miller
Funeral for James Martin Held in Missoula
The funeral for James Martin was held today from his son Joseph Martin’s home on Madison street. A large gathering followed the remains to the grave as Rev. Walter Hays officiated and floral tributes totaled many.
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Missoula
James Martin
Joseph Martin
Madison Street
Walter Hays
Missoula To Reopen Central School After Illness Pause
The central school room, closed two weeks for contagious disease exposure, will reopen tomorrow morning. Mrs. Marshall in charge asks all pupils to return.
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Missoula
Tip-over in South Missoula delays two motorists
A tip-over near South Missoula was reported this afternoon after two men driving at a fast gait turned a corner too short and skidded into the snow. The horse was restrained and prevented from running away.
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Missoula
South Missoula
Missoula Notes Roundup of Local Residents Visitors
B J Brisco visits from Helena. New baby girl born to Mr and Mrs John Doll. Mrs E F Ellis from Hamilton. S G Murray returns from Helena. Clarence Goff and W H Cramer from Victor. George Clynick from Bonner with C Noon of Saw Mill fame arriving late at Florence No 11. Fay of Vietor travels valley after Helena visit. Totman of A C M lumber dept visits Hamilton. Riter of Western Flour mill returns from Butte. Parrell of Rich Harris camp near Bearmouth ill at Parsons hospital. William Knott of Heron buys horses for western lumbering. Irving Durfee returns to Philipsburg to be with mother. O J McConnell of Western Lumber from Butte checks local interests. J W Eric back from Stevensville, notes smallpox in good shape. W W McCracken of Ravalli National Bank travels to Butte. Mrs Rowan ill but improving. Mr and Mrs Carter of Butte visit. George M Kennedy from Clinton predicts hot spring election and mayoral re nomination for Kennedy.
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John Doll
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Hamilton
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W. H. Cramer
Victor
George Clynick
Bonner
C. P. Noon
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Heron
Irving Durfee
Philipsburg
O. J. McConnell
Western Lumber Company
J.W. Eric
Stevensville
W. W McCracken
Ravalli National Bank
Rowan
West Pine Street
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Ronan
George M
Foreign exchanges continue active in London market
The London stock exchange shows continued activity with easy money prospects and possible price gains despite peace overture failures and limited South Africa progress. Traders push Kafthrs heavily, with professional manipulation evident in staged share groupings. American securities hold firm ahead of Northern Securities decision.
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Stock Exchange
South Africa
Kafthrs
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Four Residents Discharged From Missoula Pesthouse
In Missoula on February year not stated four patients were discharged. Fred Yherreault and Grant De Moine left today while Swernger and Ducette were released a couple of days earlier. Mrs. Wood is among the four and is reported progressing nicely.
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Missoula
Fred Yherreault
Grant de Moine
Swernger
Ducette
Mrs. Wood
Two Men Sail for Flathead Reservation for a Wild Time
Missoula report says Butch Woodworth and George Potts left on No. 3 for the Flathead reservation. They went prepared to kill anything Nes and took bugs and talking poles long also. They plan a good time, as good as the law will allow.
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Missoula
Butch’ Woodworth
George Potts
Flathead Reservation
Samuel Dinsmore to Return Home from Hutte
Samuel Dinsmore is expected home tonight from Hutte where he has been for a month. He went to Butte to transact some business and while there became ill. His return will be good news to his many friends.
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Samuel Dinsmore
Hutte
Butte
Enemies' Houses First Decree Affects Panama Region
The Colombian government issues a second decree on housing troops in Panama and Colon. Military chiefs must report needed houses to local authorities. Enemies’ properties are seized first, then neutrals, then friends of the government. Foreigners linked to revolutions may have property seized on three witness corroboration.
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Department of
Panama
Kekewich Captures Boers at Grussfontein
At 11 oclock last Thursday night Colonel Kekewich traced Commandant Alberts laager at Gruss fontein. British troops stormed in at daybreak stamping the Boers horses and firing widely. About 131 prisoners were taken including Commandants Landrost and Potgieter and Cornet Duflessis. Seven Koers were killed and 12 wounded. British casualties were 10 officers and men wounded.
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Kekewich
Albert
Grussfontein
Landrost
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Cornet Duflessis
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Local youths honor guest at West Pine street gathering
Ralph Schaffer, son of County Commissioner and Mrs. Peter Schaffer of Huson, visited the L'Ecuyer home on West Pine street in Missoula. Parents were summoned to join the event.
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Ralph
Peter Schaffer
Huson
Alfred L’ecuyer
West Pine Street
Berlin Markets Steady Despite British Reply to Dutch Note
Berlin weekly market review notes firm tone across shares with bank stocks in focus. Bank of England rate cut expectations boost Reichsbank discount prospects while coal, iron, and hardware trades show mixed signals. Electric shares decline, ocean transport stocks rise slightly as reports from trades shift.
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Great Britain
Bank of England
Reichsbank
Boers Seek British Permission For South Africa Visit
A Brussels dispatch says Boer delegates will submit to Lord Lansdowne's conditions and prepare a communication to the British government requesting permission to visit South Africa to outline the visit's purpose. The request is expected to reach England next week.
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Brussels
Lord Lansdowne
South Africa
England
Baby Dies After Scalding Incident Near Big Elk
Four year old son of rancher Jacob Karnopp died after he fell into a tub of hot water when his mother removed a boiler from the stove near Big Elk. The tragedy occurred last Thursday and the child died the next morning despite medical efforts. Funeral services were held at Big Elk.
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Standard
Big Timber
Jacob Kurnopp
Big Elk
May Remove Headquarters From Boer Capital to Geneva
A Utrecht dispatch reports Boer headquarters may move to Geneva due to friction between Mr Kruger and the Dutch government. Dr Leyds, Transvaal representative in Europe, says Kuyper's peace proposals interfere in Transvaal affairs and some delegates are at odds with Leyds.
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Exchange Telegraph Company
Utrecht
Geneva
Kruger
Dr. Leyds
Europe
Transvaal
South Africa
Kuyper
Leyds
House backs measures on South Africa war and sugar tariff
The Denver house adopted joint resolutions urging the senate to act to end the South Africa war and appealing to President Roosevelt and Congress. It also urged Congress not to repeal the sugar tariff.
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House
Senate
Roosevelt
Congress
South Africa
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