Bitter Root land dispute tests residence rule in land claims
Petition signed by about 500 residents seeks federal aid to irrigate and reclaim beach lands in Ravalli and Missoula counties. J W Ward of Victor contests residence requirement, urging canal irrigation from the Bitter Root River to farm 115,200 acres. Officials insist bona fide residence is needed. a Washington decision supports this.
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Missoula, Jun
Land Department of the
United States
Bitter Root Valley
J. W. Ward
Victor
Mr. Ward
Ward
Land Office
Bitter Root Valley Hinds
Local Land Office
General Land Office
Washington
Joseph K. Toole
Montana
Missoula
Ravalli
Ravalli County
Tims
Fderal
Congress
Ana
Reillys Sells Lumber Interests in Missoula
The Northwest Milling company led by W J Kendall exits the lumber business. Kendall sells mills to Big Blackfoot Milling and retires from active work for a while. Company offices merge with Big Blackfoot Milling at the Northern Pacific depot as Kendall plans coast time with his family.
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Missoula
Jan. ‘S
Northwest Milling Company
W. J. Kendall
Kendall
Big Blackfoot Milling Company
Hig Blackfoot Milling Company
Big Blackfoot
Northern Pacific
Lumber Camps Idle In Missoula Weather Ties Up Carps
Dr C Burton osteopath Missoula notes mild weather and soft ground slowing work. Deacon E R Kidburn of Largey Lumber reports several lumber camps tied up while Ed Donlan’s mill operates at Brown near St Regis. Deborgia Re Doien.
Northern Pacific line crews shut as camps close
The crew of men and teams with logs on the main line west of Missoula faces soft ground and lumber camps out of business. All on this line have been closed down for the present due to conditions.
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Northern Pacific
Missouli
Judge Maywood Confident in Hunter Murder Trial
Missoula Jan County judge Maywood of Philipsburg is in the city to handle land office matters and has been retained as attorney for J C Hunter accused of murdering his son in law H Walbridge near Philipsburg. He says a jury will acquit and that witnesses will tell different stories in district court. The judge plans brief visits to Deer Lodge and Anaconda before returning home. Railroad men are invited to inspect union made overalls and jumpers.
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Missoula
Jan
Maywood
Philipsburg
J. C. Hunter
Deer Lodge
Anaconda
Smallpox Cases Alarm Missoula County Residents
A wave of smallpox cases triggers public health warnings across Missoula County. Health officials urge vaccination and monitor contacts as clinics report rising enrollments and suspicious rash cases in several towns.
Smallpox Outbreak Hits Lynch Sawmill Camp
Missoula Montana January reports show one Missoula case and two Lynch camp workers in Hamilton pesthouse. Health officers sweep for exposed workers and quarantine others as the mill continues operating. One escapee, Mr McCormick, is sought in Bitter Root valley.
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Missoula
Mont
Missoula County
Lynch's
Hamilton
Lynch's Mill
Fred Therriault
Walling
Frank Doucet
Sisters’ Hospital
Mr. Lynch
Pr Gwinn Oculist and Aurist Cases Postponed
Hallie Goldsmith and Tot Hewitt appeared before Justice Houtchens in Missoula and their cases were postponed to one week from Friday to summon witnesses. Each defendant remains on $100 bond to appear then. Fresh salmon at Union Market.
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Missoula, Jan
Hallie Goldsmith
Tot Hewitt
Justice Houtchens
McGrath Prosseau Tie the Knot in Missoula
The wedding of Martin McGrath and Miss Maude Brosseau took place at the Catholic church with Rev. Father Palladino officiating. Only close friends and relatives attended. The couple will reside on the Rattlesnake. Mail orders to the Go'dea Rule, Missoula.
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Missoula, Jan
Martin McGrath
Maude Brosseau
Father Palladino
Mrs. McGrath
Miss Williams of Lolo Undergoes Surgery at Sisters Hospital
Mrs Richard Williams of Lolo underwent an operation at Sisters Hospital today performed by Dr Mills. Her condition tonight is reported as favorable with an expectation of early recovery.
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Missoula
Jan
Richard Williams
Lolo
Sisters’ Hospital
Mills
Change of Heart Sermon At Christian Church
Miss Dennis delivers sermons at the Christian church and several baptisms are possible next Sunday. Rev Mr Russell will speak Thursday evening on Change of Heart. St D Owen conducts the song services.
Assault charge at Gem theater in Missoula
Ed Longley accuses Route of assault in the second degree at the Gem theater where Route served as doorkeeper and deputy sheriff. Route says he defended himself after Longley and friends caused a disturbance. Route pleads not guilty. trial set for Saturday afternoon. appointment canceled. constable covers duties at Higgins Bend Bowling Alley.
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Missoula
Jan S
Ed Long’ey
Gem Theater
Sherry Prescott
Longley
Route
Justice Hayes
Prescott
The
Gem
Missoula Waitress Undergoes Appendectomy
Miss Annie H Multy, longtime Missoula hotel waitress, underwent an appendectomy at Merrick hospital performed by Drs Parsons Minshall and Prior. She is resting well.
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Missoula, Mont
Annie Hmulty
Missoula Hotel
Merrick Hospital
Dre, Parsons, Minshall
Prior
Humane Society Plans Rules and Large Membership Buildup
The Missoula clubrooms will host a Thursday evening meeting of the Humane Society where rules and by laws are to be presented for adoption. Prime movers have sent away for further guidance and the society expects a strong turnout and growing membership.
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the Humane Society
Missoula
Society
Gambler Arrests Before Justice in Missoula Case
In Missoula on January, gamblers charged with running stud poker games appeared before Justice Moutchens. A general demurrer was filed in each case. No hearing date set due to County Attorney Hall's absence. defense will be represented by Evans, Marshall, and Stiff.
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Missoula
Jan
Moutchens
Hall
Evans, Marshall
Stiff
Undertaker Returns From Drummond With Body of Victim
Undertaker J. M. Lucy arrived in Missoula from Drummond after embalming Fred Sthiwall, the young man killed in the Drummond wreck while stealing a ride. Sthiwall’s body will be shipped to Chicago for burial.
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Missoula
Jan
J. M. Lucy
Drummond
Fred Sthiwall
Sthiwall
Chicago
Humane Secrets Missoula Plan Sparks Interest
The Missoula area reports growing interest in forming a new organization tied to Humane Secrets. Details from the January 8 note indicate community involvement and potential early steps toward establishment.
A New Home Plans by Architect Kennedy for Noonan
Architect J H Kennedy has completed cottage plans for Engineer John Noonan of the Northern Pacific. Work to start in a month on Noonan's Spruce street lot behind the Worden home. The story and a half house will include modern improvements and cost about $2500.
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Missoula
J. H. Kennedy
John Noonan
Northern Pacific
Noonan
Worden
Spruce Street
Missoula Nursery Offers Greenhouse Visits and City Store Contact
Visit Missoula Nursery's greenhouses or call the city store on Higgins Avenue to inquire about selections and hours. The message invites customers to explore plant varieties and receive information from staff at the Higgins Avenue location.
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Missoula
Call City
Higgins Avenue
Chamberlain's Pet big hog engine returns to service
The yardmaster praises Chamberlain's Pet No 60 after a shop overhaul. The big hog engine is back in good condition and ready for work at Missoula.
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Missoula
Jan
Chamberlain’s Pet
Chamberlain's Pet
Missoula to Divide St. Regis School District
Miss Kate Shelley county superintendent decides to split St. Regis into Deborgia district No. 38. The change grants access to schooling for all county children. Implementation date set for January 25.
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Missoula
Kate Shelley
St. Regis
Deborgia
Deed filings list Montana properties and transfers
Filed for Record Missoula Montana deeds include John Britt to Lot 19 Block 14 School Addition for 240 dollars Albert Anderson purchase of the above property Katherine L Keith et al to Joseph T Pardee Catlin home on East Front Street for 2000 dollars Edward Lozeau to John Lynch undivided one third interest in the Royal gold quartz lode mining claim on First Creek for 100 dollars Appointment revoked Thomas Route named as special deputy sheriff by Sheriff Prescott
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Missoula
Jan
County Clerk and Recorder’s Office
State of Montana
John Britt
Albert Anderson
Katherine L. Keith
Joseph T. Pardee
Catlin
East Front Street
Edward Lozeau
John Lynch
Iron Mountain
Royal
Reek
Thomas Route
L’rescott
Fogarty Couple Arrives Missoula for Health Change
Rev and Mrs J W Fogarty travel from Hamilton to Missoula for Mrs Fogarty’s health care. She is to be sent East for a climate change. The item mentions a one half price millinery and revival services at the Methodist and Christian churches attracting attention in Missoula.
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Missoula
J. W. Fogarty
Hamilton
Fogarty
Bennett Electric Belt Co Ad Promises Free Books
A historical classified note from Denver advertises the Bennett Electric Belt Co offering free books about their medical belts. The copy mentions cures for female complaints digestive and urinary troubles and includes a garbled offer to send old style belts as samples. The ad urges readers to write the Union Building address in Denver for details.
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Bennett
Dr. Bennett Electric Belt Co
Union Building
Denver
Cole
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Goodkind Bros
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Onner
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