New Montana Industries and Wool Trade Under Scrutiny
Advance sheets of Montana’s eighth biennial report on agriculture and industry review oil fields, a tie pickling plant, dredging, and especially the wool industry. It argues oil mining is legitimate, details petroleum theory, notes Big Timber as Montana’s woolen mill origin, and exposes costs from wool moving to eastern markets and scouring losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Agriculture, Labor and Industry
Great Northern Railway Company
Montana
Union
Flathead
Teton
Carbon
Beaverhead
United States
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Far East
Boston
Custody Row Over Broughton Child Ends in Court Shuffle
Judges McClernan and Clancy dispute custody after a January order moved the Broughton child from Edward Broughton to his wife Mrs Hesse. Judge Clancy overturned McClernan and restored custody to Mrs Hesse while ordering $20 monthly support, amid contempt claims and a missing child.
Supreme Court decision sustains liquor sales tax test case
The Montana Supreme Court upholds the district court ruling in the Thomas F Courtney case, ordering the state to recover 46 dollars in penalties for selling liquor by the quart under a merchandise license, with 3 dollars of license-cost charges deemed illegal. The opinion is written by Judge Milburn and approved by Chief Justice Brantly and Judge Holloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breen
Helena
Supreme Court
Thomas Fr. Courtney
District Court of
Silver Bow County
Supreme Body
Courtney
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association of
District Court
Dennis C. Courtney
Milburn
Brantly
Holloway
Orton Bros Offer Value in Plano or An Organ
Orton Bros advertise value for money in Plano or an organ purchase. Contact 219 N Main St Butte or ready to wear garments at suite 82 83 Owsley block. Mme. Rhea.
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Orton Bros
N. Main Street
Butte
Owsley Block
Mme
Rhea
Funeral notice for Cornelius Buckley in Leavenworth
All members of Division No. 1 A O H are asked to meet at 69 East Copper street on Saturday January 31 at 2 p m to attend the funeral of late brother Cornelius Buckley who died in Leavenworth Washington on the 20th instant. J J Lynch D D Shea secretary president
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O. H
Caneet
East Copper Street
Cornelius Buckley
Leavenworth
Wash
J.J. Lynch
D. D. Shea
Georgia Stein Sentenced for Suspected Theft in Montana
Georgia Stein a colored woman was fined 100 or 50 days by Magistrate Hawkins in the police court and released on a suspended sentence. She faced suspicion of taking 40 in gold from rancher Frank Walker who later found four gold eagles missing. Walker identified her to Policeman Murray, with Walker held as a witness. She left town on the through train to Helena tonight.
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Standard
Great Falls
Georgia Stein
Hawkins
Georgia
Frank Walker
Walker
Murray
Helena
Man Arrested in Great Falls for Stamp Graft
John McGuire, described as having a new graft, was arrested on Third street south by Po Heeman Wilson and held in the city jail. He had been entering offices asking for postage stamps and later offered stamps for sale or trade for drinks. He was taken after attempting to dispose of 21 cents worth of stamps at the Cuban saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Great Falls
John McGuire
Third Street
Po- Heeman Wilson
McGuire
Rich Strike Reported at Whip-Poor-Will Mine
A rich strike is reported at the Whip-Por-Will mine near Sand Creek by leasers. While drifting a body of ore assaying $00 per ton was found. The lead is 12 feet wide with ore in sight enough to employ many men. The mine is among the state’s oldest and richest and was believed worked out.
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Standard
Pear Sand Creek
Finnigan Fatally Falls From Freight Cars Near Seattle
Dennis Finnigan, formerly of Fort Benton and well known in Northern Montana, was killed January 26 near Seattle after falling between cars on a freight train he was working on. He is cousin to M J Healy US customs inspector and brother of Mrs T F Healy formerly Choteau County schools superintendent.
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Standard
Havre
Dennis Finnigan
Fort Benton
Seattle
Finnigan
Montana
M. J. Healy
United States Inspector of Customs
T. F. Healy
Choteau County
First Presbyterian Church in Butte Sets Sunday Schedule
The First Presbyterian church in Butte expects an interesting day with evangelist Ford Schiveren speaking at 11 AM and again at 3 PM. The church seats 600 and anticipates strong attendance for the services.
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First Presbyterian Church
Ford Schiveren
Dame from Fergus Falls Recovers After Shoulder Dislocation
Mrs. Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder and was treated by a surgeon who restored it quickly. Her son bought Chamberlain's Pain Balm for relief and sleep, praising its effectiveness to others. The ad also touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds flu and pneumonia prevention.
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Johanna Soderholm
Fergus Falls
Minn
Chamberlain
Workingman's evangelist preaches to eager audience
The article notes full attendance and growing energy at the meetings led by Mr. Schiveren who speaks to all but concentrates on improving the spiritual welfare of the working class. He is portrayed as a working man and popular among those who share similar conditions and hopes.
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Schiveren
Meaderville Church Schedule For Temperance Revival
Meaderville Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. C. D. Crouch announces 11 a m sermons on Temperance, 7 30 p m revival, 10 15 a m class, 2 30 p m Sunday school with Henry Rundle, 6 30 p m Epworth League devotion led by Elmer Semmens. Revival continues another week each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meaderville Methodist Episcopal Church
C. D. Crouch
Henry Rundle
Epworth League
Elmer Semmens
Church Notice for Walkerville Pastor and Services
Rev C D Crouch pastors the church in Walkerville with Sunday school at 2 30 pm led by Paul Adaims. Preaching at 7 30 pm by John B Penhall. Prayer meeting Tuesday at 7 6 0 oclock. Ladies Aid meets Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Mary Richardson home.
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Meaderville Methodist Episcopal Church
C. D. Crouch
Walkerville
Paul Adaims
John B. Penhall
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mary Richardson
Preaching on Temperance Planned by City Ministers
Jordan Allen pastor notes Shaffer's chapel W C T U asks city ministers to preach on Temperance this Sabbath. Sunday school at 2:30 led by Miss Austin with superintendent 81.3. The church literary meets Thursday evenings with Mr Fletcher president and Miss Fannie Scott secretary. All welcome.
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Shaffer
Jordan Allen
Spirit at First Church of Christ Scientist Service
The First Church of Christ Scientist at West Broadway and Excelsior announces services on Sunday February 1 1903 with subject Spirit at 10 45 am and 7 pm Sunday school 12 15 pm reading rooms 11 am to 5 pm except Sundays Welsh services at Carpenters Union hall 1 pm faithfulness in well doing sermon communion 7 30 pm choir practice 7 30 pm Friday prayer service 726 South Montana street R E Williams pastor
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First Church of Christ (Scientist
SCC
West Broadway
Excelsior Avenue
Nellie Elmberg
Carpenters’ Union Hall
R. E. Williams
South
Montana Street
Unitarian Lecture on Ralph Waldo Emerson Planned
Unitarian services scheduled in Good Templars hall Sunday at 8 p m with Lewis J Duncan minister delivering a lecture on Ralph Waldo Emerson. The event offers a faith based address followed by discussion by attendees.
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Good Templars
Lewis J. Duncan
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Second Church of Christ Scientist Readers Service Notice
Morning service at 11 o clock conducted by first reader Mrs C Grimes at 22 West Quartz Street and residence 740 Maryland Avenue.
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Second Church of Christ (Scientist
West Quartz Street
C. Grimes
Maryland Avenue
Spirit Sunday School and Testimonial Meeting Notice
Spirit Sunday school at twelve noon. Testimonial meeting on Wednesday evening at eight o clock. All are welcome to attend.
Church Services Held at Good Templars Hall on West Broadway
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints conducts regular services Sundays at 2 and 7:30 PM in the Good Templars hall on West Broadway. All are invited to attend.
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Good Templars’ Hall
West Broadway
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Revival Week
Rev John Hosking pastor at 1 North Main Street invites all to revival services beginning Sunday at 7 30 p m with a song service. Morning sermon Quench Not the Spirit and evening The Master Is Come and Calleth for Thee. Sunday school at 2 30 p m Epworth League at 6 50 p m All are welcome.
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Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
John Hosking
North Main Street
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Service and Activities
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church at Arizona and Second hosts worship led by James W. Tait at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 2:30 p.m. Logan McDonald heads the League devotional at 6:50 p.m. Harry Keogh leads Thursday prayer meeting. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs. Tait at 935 Arizona on Thursday afternoon.
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Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Arizona
Second Streets
James W. Tait
Arizona Street
Logan McDonald
Harry Keogh
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lutheran Services Held at Finnish Church
German Lutheran church leads Sunday services at 11 a m with Sunday school at 11 45 a m. Services conducted in the Finnish Lutheran church located at 318 North Wyoming.
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M. Hudtloft
Wyoming
Revival Services End at Mountain View Church
After four weeks of revival at Mountain View Methodist church, services conclude Sunday evening. Rev. Alfred H. Henry will preach on Is the Young Man Absalom Safe at 7 50 p m. Morning service at 11 will feature a sermon on Greater Than Miracle.
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Mountain View Methodist Church
Alfred H. Henry
Absalom
Shortridge Memorial Church Announces Services and Programs
Shortridge Memorial Christian church at corner Mercury and Washing ton streets lists pastor A. Ly Chapman and residence 432 West Mercury street. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday with morning subject Love to God. Evening Christian Endeavor anniversary program with special music and addresses. Sunday school 12:30 p.m. Junior Y P 8 CE 1:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Excellent music and cordial welcome to all.
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Shortridge Memorial Christian Church
Corner Mercury and
Washington Streets
A. Ly
Chapman
West Mercury Street
Christian Endeavor
First Baptist Church Services Ad in Town
First Baptist Church at Broad Way and Montana street announces J. E Noft singer at 641 West Granite street. Worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with morning sermon Physical Death is It a Penalty of Sin and evening What Is Salvation. New members welcomed and Lord's supper observed in morning service. Sunday school at 12 20 p m Young People 6 30 p m led by Miss Julia Laurelle Junior meeting Monday afternoon.
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First Baptist Church
Broad Way
Montana Street
J. E. Noftsinger
West
Granite Street
Julia Laurelle
Midweek prayer and midwinter rally in Montana churches
At 4:30 O'clock prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. The Montana Baptist Young People's rally convenes Friday at 7:30 in First Baptist church with pastors and workers from across the state. Rev. Walter Calley of Chicago, general secretary of the international group, will speak. Baptism will follow evening worship. Mrs. G O MacFarland leads the chair and special music.
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Montana Baptist Young People's Society
First Baptist Church
Walter Calley
Chicago
International Organization
G. O. MacFarland
Hennessy’s Remnant Sale Promises Big Savings
Hennessy’s front windows display items women want while the 300 foot plate glass storefront showcases attractive goods. The store touts saving money as a hobby and emphasizes remnant sale values that invite customers to see and satisfy themselves with substantial bargains.
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Hennessy
Peculiar Contests at Great Falls Land Office
Two contest cases before the Great Falls land office involve Michael J. McCune challenging Jerry McMahon entries near Marias station on the Great Northern. McMahon’s desert land entry faces cancellation after McMahon testified for the contestant. the homestead case also ends in cancellation. The homestead entry dates back to August 5, 1898, and the desert claim to May 15, 1899. The deed for the homestead was dated May 22, 1902 to Joseph R. Silver of Butte.
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Great Falls
McMahon
Chateau County
Marias Station
Great Northern
Joseph R. Silver
West
Galena Street
Butte
Ore shipments begin from Clipper and Boss Tweed mines
The Mountain Milling company in Mineral hill district near Pony Montana started shipping 300 tons of rich gold ore to Butte this week. A strong rumor says this will be the last ore sent to smelters as a new mill, begun last year, should be finished by spring allowing all ore to be processed there. The development may add at least 10 jobs.
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Standard
Pony
Clipper
Boss Tweed
Mineral Hill
The
Mountain Milling Company
Butte
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