Clinton townsite case adds Northern Pacific challenge
In Missoula on January 15 the Clinton townsite land dispute took a new turn as Northern Pacific seeks to reclaim ground it relinquished. An affidavit claims the railroad wrongfully quit the northwest quarter of section 27 under a homestead representation. Contests by Kennedy and local citizens may lead to a hearing within days.
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Missoula
Clinton
Northern Pacific
David Lewis
Kennedy
Lewis
General Land Office
James Arnold
Bristow
Christian Deutschman
Beaverhead County
Thomas Wren
Spokane
Little Pittsboro
Little Giant
Springhill
Hold Up On Higgins Avenue Bridge In Missoula
Henry Ives reported a mistaken hold up Sunday afternoon on Higgins avenue bridge. Another man stopped Ives and ordered him off his horse claiming it was his. The horse was returned after discovery of the error and Ives intends to sue for damages.
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Missoula
Henry Ives
Joyce
Higgins Avenue Bridge
Ives
Grand Concert and Ball Directed by Miss Tremblay
A grand concert and ball will be held under Miss Tremblay's direction at the Union Opera House on the Mth with likely attendance by local society and music patrons.
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Miss Tremblay
Union Opera House
Mth
Escaped the Pesthouse in Missoula Smallpox Scare
Missoula reports a smallpox scare as a man sought treatment from County Physician Pareons. His face showed rash and symptoms but the illness could not be diagnosed. He was isolated while monitoring developments. Two pest house patients, Baldy Finney and William Ludioff, were discharged today and all remaining patients are expected to be released within ten days.
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Missoula
Pareons
Baldy Finney
William Ludioff
Globe Store Holiday Sale Extends Through New Year
A Globe Store advertisement proclaims twenty five percent off on holiday goods toys pictures and celluloid items through New Year. The notice emphasizes the store’s festive sale and broad discount across merchandise.
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Globe
Death of Michael Manning in Minnesota shocks Missoula family
Mrs. F. Pep pard received word of the sudden death of her father Michael Manning in Anoka Minnesota. The telegram says heart failure ended a man in good health upon sending his last letter. Mrs. Peppard cannot attend the funeral and many friends extend sympathy. He was in his tenth year.
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Missoula
Jan
F. Peppard
Michael Manning
Anoka
Minn
Manning
Constable and Officer Overpowered in Spokane Bar Disturbance
In Missoula on January 13 Constable Hick White and Officer Anderson struggled to arrest a drunken man who resisted being taken home. The man was knocked down several times before Brena intervened and ended the fight.
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Miesoula
Hick’ White
Anderson
Andersen
Brena
Depot Notes Reports Cold Weather and Load Issues
In Missoula on January 15, several station workers have been on sick leave or at home, though most have returned as cold weather eased. Trainmen complain about lumber loading methods at mills with cars inadequately piled and not securely fastened, prompting instructions to conductors to reject poorly loaded cars. Roadmaster Morton returns from a week away to assist with snow bucking as Chinook relief arrives.
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Missoula
Morton
Coeur -Alene
Starved horse prompts cruelty concerns in Missoula
Reports from the Rattlesnake area claim a wood hauler starved and then abandoned a horse last week, sparking calls for an investigation and a local animal cruelty society. A Missoula citizen urged action and inquired about organizing a cruelty-prevention group while noting widespread roving stock issues south of the city.
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Missoula
South Side
Quarantine Lifts as Missoula Ends Smallpox Banishment
Missoula health officer declares the last smallpox quarantine in the city lifted. Residents confined at the Wiggins lodging house on West Front Street are released after a ten day isolation period. The board of health enforced strict quarantines and faced some criticism for where they were placed.
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Missoula
Wiggins
West Front Street
Board of Health
Drug orders to Missoula Co. urged
Missoula Drug Co in Missoula urges readers to send in orders for medicines and related supplies. The notice emphasizes prompt submission and relies on the local drug supplier as the point of contact.
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The
Missoula
Silver Wedding Celebrated in Missoula
In Missoula on January 15 the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Leiser was celebrated with a Sunday afternoon gathering of longtime friends at their home. A larger party followed Monday night with old-time county residents attending in festive mood and greeting the couple with affectionate remembrances.
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Missoula
Leiser
Local Residents Move From Deer Lodge to Missoula
After a ceremony they traveled to Missoula by the old stage coach and have since lived there. Mr. Leiser is a prosperous and respected citizen of Missoula.
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Deer Lodge City
Missoula
Leiser
Congregational Church Moves Services to Elks Hall
In Missoula on Jan 15 the Congregational church held its first Elks Hall services with Rev J A Barnes leading. The shift from South Missoula chapel aims for central location and easier access. Professor J A Davies spoke at the Christian Endeavor, and the evening service included communion using individual cups, a practice spreading in larger churches.
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Missoula
Congregational Church
Elks’ Hall
J. A. Barnes
Barnes
Missoula Chapel
Christian Endeavor Society
J. A. Davies
The
State University
Missoula Notes on Quarantine Lift and Local Affairs
The quarantine on the Lucy block at West Front street has been lifted. Delinquent tax sales this week total $400, with the yearly delinquent list expected to be among the smallest in recent years. A local physician attended Joseph Blodgett in Arlee. illness not serious. J. O. H. T. Ryman seeks letters of administration for James Hill estate. hearing set for Saturday, Jan. 26. Miss Southwick of Hamilton recovers well from recent surgery at Sisters' hospital. The two Missoula residents with measles have relapsed into pleurisy. Peter MacCollins of Helena sold 20 acres to Northwest Milling and Lumber Co between Ravalli and Missoula counties for $1. Union Opera House case hearing delayed to Friday due to attorney Evans's absence. Maguire to be represented. Court Stenographer Glenney pay allocated pro rata between counties by case count. In 1900 Ravalli County tried 55 cases, Missoula 104.
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Lucy Block
West Front Street
Arlee
Joseph Blodgett
J. Oh. T. Ryman
James Hill
Hamilton
Sisters’ Hospital
Hammond
Peter MacCollins
Helena
Northwest Milling and Lumber Company
Ravalli
Missoula
Union Opera House
Evans
John Maguire
Glenney
Raval County
New Partnership Formed With Cobban and Howell
Missoula reports a new business partnership between R. M. Cobban of Missoula and E. B. Howell of Butte. The firm will begin operations in Missoula immediately with Howell traveling from Butte to head the Inept end and Cobban planning to spend time in Southern Idaho pursuing new interests.
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Missoula
R. M. Cobban
E. B. Howell
Butte
Howell
Mr. Cobban
Idaho
Creditors Meet Brice and Collins Stevensville Firm
Missoula Jan 15 a meeting of Brice and Collins creditors is called after the firm passed to the senior partner and made an assignment. Liabilities are reported at 5000 with assets around 2000.
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Missoula
Brice & Collins
Stevensville
New Red Men Lodge organized in Hamilton with 20 plus members
Missoula date line reports A J Violette and Dr Joe Ooettinger helped organize a new Red Men lodge in Hamilton. The group formed strongly with more than 20 members already enrolled.
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Missoula
A. J. Violette
Joe Ooettinger
Hamilton
Sport filled weekend in Hamilton with chicken battles and town events
Saturday featured 25 chicken battles with Darby competitors winning most money while spectators from Darby Sleeping Child Missoula and beyond attended. Funeral held for George Baker Bitter Root mail clerk. Silver cornet band concert and dance planned at Ravalli hotel. Local dignitaries and visitors from Missoula Butte Portland noted. sleighing thaw news. horses from Bitter Root stock farm awaited.
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Hamilton
Darby
Missoula
George Baker
Bitter Root
Hamilton Silver Cornet Band
Ravaili
FE. W. Haggard
Haggard
Frank Kilburn
M. D
E. R. Kilburn
Chesly Kendall
Paber is Dead in Nuremberg Founder of Fabsy Lead Pencil
In Nuremberg on January 1, Joohann Faber, founder of Fabsy Lead Pencil, is reported dead. The company Vead is noted in connection with his life.
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Paber
Livestock Men Meet at National Convention in Salt Lake
Delegates gathered for the fourth annual National Live Stock association convention in Salt Lake City. Governor Wells and Acting Mayor Buckle welcomed attendees as Vice President-elect Roosevelt sent congratulations. Sessions included state reports and resolutions on membership and federal inspection. A large Knutsford reception honored the delegates.
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Salt Lake
National Live Stock Association
Colorado Cowboy Band
Orson
Wells
Buckle
R. M. Allen
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Springer
H. W. McAfee
Kansas
H. H. Hinds
Michigan
J. Millis
Oregon
E. H. Callister
Utah
DP. N. Stickney
Wyoming
FE. A. Harris
Town
Indiana
Harris
Towa
McKenzie
Texas
Knutsford Hotel
Curious Sulu Flag Arrives At Washington Adjutant General
Adjutant General Corbin receives a four by five foot flag of the sultan of Sulu sent by Major General O. J. Sweet from Jolo. The red field with white borders features five white stars and Moro weapons and Arabic inscriptions, symbolizing religious knowledge prayers money titles pilgrimage and provinces. The display drew notable attention in the adjutant general's office.
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Washington
Corbin
Sultan of
Sulu
O. 7. Sweet
2D Infantry
Jolo
Mecca
Stevensville Notes Highlight Local Visits and Illness
Special Correspondence from Stevensville notes Mrs. Ives visited Missoula last week. Odd Fellows initiated candidates and held a midnight supper at Charles Officer's restaurant. Deputy Clerk Reese arrived from Hamilton. William Templeton of Florence visited Missoula, J. T. Brice also went to Missoula on business. Several grip cases reported and postmaster change upcoming with W. E. Bages to assume office in February. Joe Dagenais returned from Hamilton. Ermie Wells visited his mother in Missoula. Mr. and Mrs. Daugherty attended the wedding of Howard Smart and Grace Anderson. Mrs. J. F. Sharp ill the past week.
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The
Standard
Stevensville
A. Ives
Missoula
Odd Fellows
Charles Officer's
G. A. Reese
Hamilton
William Templeton
Florence
J. T. Brice
W. E. Bages
Joe Dagenais
Annie Beaubien
Ermie Wells
Fannie Wells
J. R. Faulds
G. W. Daugherty
Corvallis
Howard Smart
Grace Anderson
J. F. Sharp
Runners Shine at Oakland Five Rurlongs Meet
At Oakland California January 15 results show Del Vista wins five and a half furlongs with Parmenion and Frank Wood second and third. Kenilworth takes five furlongs, Gusto wins six furlongs selling, Topmast takes mile and a quarter selling, Nellie Forest wins five and a half furlongs with Loneliness runner-up.
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San Francisco
Oakland
del Vista
Parmenion
Frank Wood
Kenilworth
Grafter
el Topio
Gusto
Sam Fullen
Prejudice
Locoche
Nellie Forest
Loneliness
Elsonero
Free Boschee's German Syrup samples in Montana ads
An ad offers free sample bottles of Boschee's German Syrup to adults with cold or chest ailments. One bottle per person, not to children without parental order. Promotes wide physician endorsement and claims cure with a 75 cent bottle. Sold by Smith Drug in Anaconda and Missoula Drug in Missoula, with dealers nationwide. Get Green's Prize Almanac.
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Smith Drug Company
Anaconda
Mont
Missoula
Futurity Race Results: Fla mero Wins Sixth with La Mascotta Second
In the sixth race on the Futurity course selling, Fla mero captured first place, La Mascotta finished second, and Necklace placed third with a time of 1 15 4.
Track results from New Orleans race card
Track heavy in New Orleans with six races. Winners include Sarilla in the mile, Silver Coin in the mile and a half, Agim in the mile and sixteenth selling, Varro in the mile handicap, Lady Contrary in six furlongs selling, and Lillian Reed in seven furlongs selling. Times range from 1:50 to 1:35.
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New Orleans
Sarilla
Old Ox
Trebor
Silver Coin
Admetus
Albert Vale
Roosevelt Hunts Big Game in Colorado?
A Denver Times special from Meeker reports Vice President-elect Roosevelt hunting daily since leaving Meeker. He reportedly killed a wild cat on day one and a lion on day two near Goff's Lodge to Coyote Basin, amid abundant game and pursued by top hunting dogs.
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Denver
Colo
the Times
Meeker
Roosevelt
Goff
Colorado
Social Democrats Push Government Run Navy Substitute
The social democrats of Madison South Dakota urged Senator Pettigrew to introduce a substitute for the ship subsidy bill. The plan would create a government owned commercial navy funded to build vessels, chartered in peace, used as transports in war, and controlled by government officers. Pettigrew notified the president of the club he would introduce the substitute at the proper time.
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Madison
Social Democrats
Pettigrew
Alvord's Sentence Postponed in Bank Theft Case
New York Jan 15 Cornelius L Alvord Jr who pleaded guilty to stealing 620000 from the First National Bank had his sentence postponed by Judge Thomas in the U S circuit court at the request of counsel. The rescheduled sentencing is set for tomorrow to allow counsel to finalize case matters before Alvord's departure.
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New York
Cornelius L. Alveard, Jr
First National Bank
Thomas
United States Circuit Court
Hie
Teo Morrow
Alvord
Detectives Nab Counterfeiter Leader in Chicago Raid
Detectives arrested J. P. McGarry at 348 West Lake Street as head of a counterfeit ring. Three bags of spurious coin and a full manufacturing outfit were seized. The gang had operated citywide for six months, circulating thousands in counterfeit half dollars quarters and dimes.
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Chicago
West Lake Street
J. P. McGarry
Oregon pine main boom for Lawson yacht at Lawley's yard
A 112 foot Oregon pine stick has been towed to Lawley's yacht yard and landed at the spar shop. It will serve as the main boom for the Lawson yacht once trimmed. Workmen began preparation immediately and sail makers completed two jib topsails and cut a staysail.
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Boston
Janu
Lawley
Lawson
Carrie Nation Bailed After Saloon Fixtures Smash Charge
Mrs Nation released on $200 bail after quarantine lifted at county jail in Wichita Kansas. Trial postponed to next Monday on charges she smashed saloon fixtures.
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Wichita
Kan
Carrie Nation
Texas gusher lowers oil values in Lima fields
Lima Ohio January 15 reports a drop in oil prices following a major Texas gusher with eastern fields down three cents and Lima fields two cents.
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Lima
Ohio
Texas
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