Fire at Owl Drug Store Destroys Stock in Kalispell
A blaze at the Owl Drug Store in Kalispell started around 1 AM and mostly destroyed the store. It also badly damaged the Imperial Dry Goods and Chester confectionery contents. The fire, fed by explosives kept in the basement, damaged plate glass fronts and caused smoke and water damage. Insurance covers the losses, with exact extent pending an adjuster’s arrival.
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Kalispell
Owl
Imperial Dry Goods Company
Chester
W. N. Noffsinger
Imperial
Local Livingston News Highlights A Fine For Liquor License Refusal
In Livingston January reports Jack Allen of Cooke City paid a $20 fine for selling liquor without a license after county officials refused to grant a license due to the cost of appointing a deputy seriff. Also noted are officers installed in the Ladies of the Grand Army, local business groups endorsing a pay-up week, and various regional notices including a Bozeman couple marriage and government herd move near Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Jack Allen
Cooke City
Frank Bender
Allen
Lincoln Éidle
Grand Army
HB. Blair
Madge Herlin
Charles Landes
BO. Johnson
EM. Riton
G. E. Fox
D. J. Prater
Wiliam Kermode
Hattie Williams
Bozeman
Grant Bishir
Wash
Alaska
Washington
Nellie ‘A. Atkins
Nona Malery
Hie Leighton
Worthy Evangel
Ruth Dil
More
Spearsman
Edwin M. Mol
Ita
Archer
Earl Leighton
Warer
John Lyall
Herald
Lusetta Atkins Muide
Josephine Nelson
Guard
Mra
Te H
Sire
H.W
Hamilton News Briefs Include Snow, Travel and Initiation
Hamilton diary notes a heavy snowstorm delaying freight and travel between Missoula and the valley residents. Mr and Mrs C A Hottman and Ralph Crane return from Missoula visits as Odd Fellows initiate a 32‑member first-degree class amid rapid membership growth. Hedlmer returns to Darby and C Smith goes back to Forest.
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Hamilton
C. A. Hottman
Missoula
Ralph Crane
Pus Hedlmers
Darby
Dense C. Smith
Forrest
Coal Shortage Fears Hit Northern Montana Rail Traffic
Helena Jan 28 Reports to the state railroad commission show coal and storms delaying northern Montana rail traffic and threatening coal and provision famines. Telegrams warn of impending shortages in Big Sandy Outlook and Daleview, with warnings from Outlook and Daleview clubs about white-tail Soo line delays and insufficient equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Soo Line
Helena
Jan
State Railroad Commission
Big Sandy
Outlook
Daleview
Sheridan
Northern Pacific
Great Fats
Commercial Club of
She Haan County
Ambrose
N.D
White Tall Soo Line
Daleview Commercial Club
Dale
Bozeman Farmers Week Sees Large Registration Despite Cold
Registration over two days at Bozeman college Farmers Week neared 200 in official counts, but attendance exceeded that as many visitors and students continued to attend lectures. Prof Cooley urged control of house flies as disease carriers, while Prof Burke noted alkali land reclamation through drainage and irrigation. Prof Cachel promoted breeding cattle for a profitable market and alfalfa guidelines from Prof Smith, with self feeders touted for better gains.
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Bozeman
RA. Cooley, Inc
Fiies
State Board of Entomology
Edmund Burke
W. A. Cachel
Kansas State College
H.R. Smith
St. Paul
Philipsburg High School Basketball Thriller and Local News
Philipsburg hosts a local school basketball game where the Wesleyan University team faced the Philipsburg squad, ending 28 to 8, amid a fast paced contest. Also reported are obituaries, an art exhibit by the Women’s Club, and a library room event drawing crowds and funds for school picture purchases.
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Philipsburg
Henry A. Grahehorn
J ML Witloma
Hal
Idistelt Court
Ins Iving
Hall
Wits Bisex
Reuben Conn
Pan Ryan
Emmiger
Monton Wesleyan University
Philipsurg Bays
Wesleyan
Harryana
Sinev Kain
Wiliam Novia
Ramurgen
Jack Clark
Seaver Canyon Blocked By Snowstorm Again
Dillon January 26 heavy snows in Beaver canyon south of Lima block all traffic between Butte and Pocatello. Crews with rotaries clear roads but 8 pm remains blocked. The last southbound passenger train passed through two orelock yesterday afternoon. A report claimed a freight wreck with a fireman injured but railroad officials denied it. Cold, still and below zero to night.
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Dillon
Beaver Canyon
Lima
Butte
Pocatello
Orelock
Montana State Fair dates set for September 25 29
Helena Jan 26 the last week in September was tentatively set as the Montana state fair dates by the board of directors meeting here The premium catalogue is being revised and horse division awards totaling 2207 last year were raised to 2632 for 1916 premium changes span divisions with some reductions likely in less popular classes
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Helena
Montana
Montana State Fair Increases Premiums For 1916 Exhibits
Helena Jan 26 The Montana state fair board approved boosted premiums across horse sheep swine and agricultural divisions after revising the premium list. Horse offerings rise to 2682 from 2206, sheep to 2185 from 1500, and swine get added St Duroc Jersey futurity for a total of 2000, with many agricultural increases including corn. The board also weighs high value prizes for various events and plans to enhance amusement features ahead of the Feb 3 4 North Pacific Fair association meeting in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Livestock and Agricultural Industries
Montana
St . Duroc-Jersey
Chicago
Bill for public lands to aid forestry school
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Representative Evans introduced a bill to grant 1,000 acres of public land to Montana to aid in supporting its state school of forestry. The action aims to bolster forestry education and related programs within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Washington
Evans
Montana
School of Forest
White Sulphur News Highlights Local Happenings
In White Sulphur Springs on January 26 a social at the W A Shade home near Calkins drew a large crowd with dancing and late refreshments. Local births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Smythe of Bay Point California, formerly Florence Collins of this city. Visitors and residents described include R Brisbin of Butte, W L Ford’s Ringling trip, John J Coach visiting family, James Stewart Frank Edwards and George Fowler returning from Butte county officers meeting, Harry Baldwin of Fort Loran visiting, Martin Pelterman of Copper in town, and Rev I Sekers of Ringling officiating Catholic services both morning and evening.
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R. Brisbin
Butte
RS Colling
W. L. Ford
Ringling
Mont
W. A
Calkins
William Smythe
Bay Point
Cal
Smythe
Florence Collins
John
Downing
James Stewart
Frank Edwards
George Fowller
Hutte
Harry Baldwin
Fort Loran
Martin Pelterman
Rev I. Sekers
White Sulphur Springs High Wind Damages Courthouse
A violent wind struck White Sulphur Springs on Saturday morning blowing off the courthouse addition roof and scattering debris. Large roof sections toppled onto streets, two trees fell, and a light and telephone pole were broken. A roof fragment passed within feet of motorist FA McDonald as he drove by. Two chimneys ripped into the county offices, no injuries reported, and a Ringling train was delayed by snow. Tracks required half a day to clear, with mail and passengers brought by sleighs and cabs.
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White Sulphur Springs
FA McDonald
McDonald
Ringling
Sieigha
Poe Sentenced to 13 Months for Mail Fraud
Helena reports Judge Bourquin sentenced WT Poe to 13 months in Leavenworth for using the mails to defraud. Poe forged a mortgage and signatures of a Dakota homesteader to secure a $300 loan, with endorsements forged on two checks. Early Howey faces perjury charges after swearing in a homestead affidavit in 1914 that he had not filed before, with government alleging a prior 1910 Lewistown homestead application under Andrew T Howey.
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Helena
Bourquin
Poe
Leavenworth
Bo Howey
Howey
Lewistown
Andrew T. Howey
Lewistown News Breezes Through Chamber Event
The Lewistown chamber banquet at the Bright hotel drew many business leaders with Dr. Charles E. Barker of Washington delivering the main address. He urged gymnasium creation in Lewistown. Fergus County Bar plans its annual banquet next Saturday with Associate Justice Sidney Lanner invited as guest. The city settled a $2,024 bond issue with American Surety after contractor J W Schruth failed to finish Seventh Avenue boulevard work. Mayor Symmes departs for a three week East trip with President Lutter acting as mayor in his absence.
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Lewistown
Chamber of Commerce
Bright Hotel
Chamber
Charles E. Barker
Washington
Fergus County Bar Association
Sidney Lanner
Supreme Court
Charles Marshall
E.G. Worren
Leonard de Kalb
J. W. Schruth
Seventh Avenue Boulevard
American Surety Company
W. D. Symmes
Lutter
Thaw and cold snap burden Twin Bridges cattle herd
The Twin Bridges News reports thaw followed by colder weather has kept cattle and sheep feeders in hard conditions with wasted hay and continued feeding. Hay prices have risen and market supply is tight. Canada’s W H F Dean visits, noting many men from his community are in the army or training. Community events include a teachers and orphans home school social, and plans for a future band benefiting the State Orphans home. A cemetery plot acquisition near town is approved, and New land openings are announced for March 10 with forest land withdrawals for agricultural use and entry.
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Twin Bridges
Dean
Caleary
Canada
Walter Pitcher
FD. Baker
Aca
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Church
State Institution
Board of Control
West Gate Lodge
A. F
A. M
HY Taylor
Seven Children Buried Under Snow Avalanche
In Livingston on January 28 seven children from the Cinnabar Basin shop area were buried by a snow slide while walking. One boy escaped by climbing a tree. Stephen Solan, age not stated, was missing for 43 minutes before being revived after three hours of effort. Rancher Hilde Jonson nearby heard the commotion and helped rescue the group.
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Livingston
Cinnabar Basin
Stephen Solan
Hilde Jonson
Funeral services held for Henry A Bennett at Springhill
Belgrade in January 26 reports funeral for Henry A Bennett at the Presbyterian church in Springhill with Rev P E Ratsch officiating. Burial followed at Springhill cemetery. Also noted were services for A D Weaver at the ranch yesterday morning and a railroad fatality near McCook Neb. passenger engineer John Eckman killed in head on collision. Ranchers near Central Park authorized survey of Gattatin basin to form a drainage district, plans to start after frost, $30 approved for incidental expenses.
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Central Park
Gattatin Basin
Jury session to begin Feb in Gallatin county court
Bozeman reports the Gallatin county district court jury session starts February 14 and runs about a month to March 13 with 14 major cases. Montana highway commission meets in Bozeman tomorrow with state and local officials present. Marriage license issued for George St Peter and Mary Cordlyn amid ongoing cold weather and a wave reaching Helena Billings and Missoula. Temperature forecast 38 degrees below zero at 11:30 tonight as the mercury falls.
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Bozeman
Gallatin County
Helens
George St. Peter
Lewi Town
Mary D. Cordlyn
Boxes Man
Helena
Bill Hes
Missoula
Sunday Work Slows Munitions Output in Study
London report summarizing a committee finding that Sunday labor in government-controlled munitions plants reduces total production. David Lloyd George suggested abolishing Sunday work and shifting overtime to weekdays, arguing weekly overwork harms efficiency.
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London
David Lloyd ‘George
Mana
Mr. Lloyd George
Buried Treasure of Coore and If Wife Knew About It at Al Cazar
AT THE MOVIE shows two screenings last night. The Buried Treasure of Coore is a three part Selig drama about an ambitious American diplomat aiming to secure an extradition treaty in Amalpal where counterfeiters threaten the country. A gang interferes as the sister enters, ending in a tragic yet pretty finale. Also shown was If Wife Knew About It a high class comedy sketch starring Mr and Mrs Sidney Drew. A country boy tale, Country Boy, featured the mother as the boy returns wiser and accepted by his community. Both programs will be repeated tonight.
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Coore
Alcazar
Amalpal
Sidney
Edgar Selwyn
Fauttie
Anaconda Curling Club Hosts Second Bonspiel Tonight
The Anaconda Curling Club stages its second bonspiel with no handicaps and 10 ends per game. First draws begin around 6:45 with a 8:15 draw, two sheets for practice, and teams may substitute within club rules. Thirty teams entered, with captains including Kelly and Kusell, and a long list of matchups announced for the preliminary rounds.
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Anaconda Curling Club
Kelly
Kuselle
Rockenberry
Curling Wilds
Winnipeg
Cap
Norvell
Keil
L. Jones
Fulmer
Gordon
T. Kelly
Zentner
C. Kuzell
P. Kuzell
W. Kelly
Finnegan
Jackson
Keating Emerson
G.cunningham
Hayaen
Wiggin
Barich
Craig
Roberts
Fo McKenzie
Saunders
Kacher
Flynn
Belcher
Dann
Alexander
Hendry
F. Tucker
Hof
W. Mackay
Chritensen
G. Williams
Miisland Campbell
K. McKensie
J. J. Reid
A Marcellus
Tait
Forbes
Thompson
Rees
Hoskins
Weaver
Foster
Watkins
Mines
Lewis
J. Colins
McPherson
D. Matheson
Frazer
Lind
C. Johnson
Sundberg
G. M
McKay
Munn
Mathewson
Emerson
Morden
Kidd
Syme
McMuhen
Haddick
McCarvel
Fitzmaurice
Halloran
Distribution of fish fry across Montana rivers
Deputy State Game Warden Morgan and companions distributed 150000 native fry from the fish car. In the Missouri river at Cascade Helena Ulm and Great Falls 90000 fry were spread and 63600 placed in the Yellowstone at Billings. Later 500000 whitefish fry planned for Miles City. Morgan reports a successful trip pleasing anglers and local cities.
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D. ¥. Morgan
Missouri River
Cascade
Helena
Ulm
Great Falls
Yellowstone River
Morgan
J. C. Treece
A. L. Capps
Ravalli
Miles City
Angiers
Danderine promises dandruff cure and hair loss stop
An advertisement claims Dane derine removes all dandruff after one or two uses. It urges rubbing into the scalp and promises no more itching or shedding after a few applications with a 26 cent bottle available at any drug store.
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
End indigestion or stomach pain in five minutes with Pape's Diapepsin. The ad touts immediate relief from indigestion, sourness, belching, and upset stomach, urging readers to keep a fifty-cent case at home for quick, harmless relief any time of day.
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Pape
Darken Gray Hair Color Restorer Ad Promises Safe Use
An advertisement touts Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a ready to use liquid that darkens gray hair naturally and evenly with repeated applications. It claims to improve scalp health, prevent dandruff and itching, and offers a money back guarantee. Available at Smith Drug Co. in Anaconda Mont and Newbro Drug in Go Butte Mont with out of town parcel post options.
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Smith Drug Co
Anetonda
Mont
Newbro Drug
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