Glorious Fourth Celebrations Draw Huge Missoula Crowd
Missoula crowds pour in from all directions for the Fourth of July, with hundreds arriving nightly and a forecast of perfect weather. The Plains band performed on the streets, signaling a big, memorable holiday ahead as trains continue to bring visitors to the city. New Turkish bathrooms and expert attendants at Rankin hotel advertise local amenities.
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Missoula
Plains Band
Toemorriwo Tra Ns
Rankin Hotel
J. M. Belisle
Miss Rockman to study with Sarah Bernhardt near Paris
Dr M Rockman of Missoula reports his daughter will leave London with Sarah Bernhardt to study and rehearse a play by Bernhardt’s son at a castle near Paris Miss Rockman will also teach English for Romeo and Juliet to be staged in America. She earns growing distinction as a leading actress and is mentioned as Bunting Segard.
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Missoula
M. Rockman
London
Sarah Bernhard
Paris
Miss Rockman
Sarah Bernhardt
Madame Bernhardt
America
Lewis Peterson Sues for Desertion in Montana Divorce Case
Lewis Peterson filed divorce proceedings in district court against Mary Peterson after their 1882 Milbank marriage and a 1896 desertion in Frenchtown Montana. He works as a section foreman for the Northern Pacific. the defendant is believed to be in the East. Best paper hangers, lowest prices. Work done promptly at L. N. Simon's.
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Missoula
Lewis Peterson
Mary Peterson
District Court
Dixon & Murphy
Milbank
D. D
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Frenchtown
Northern Pacific
L. N. Simon's
Bond visits Missoula to boost Fourth of July mining work
F C Bond from the Wallace district comes to Missoula to work with W H H Dickinson on the West Point claim owned by Dickinson and to showcase the Standard Fraction. The House group shaft, run by Porter of Helena, nears the 100 foot level as a large crew labors for a rich strike. Split bamboo rods nickel trimming retail at McBride's for $1.
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Missoula
F. C. Bond
Wallace
W. H. H. Dickinson
West Point
Dickinson
Bond
Porter
Helena
Arab Tent Show Arrives in Missoula with 150, Lights, Large Display
The Arab tents arrive in Missoula this morning for a major traveling show. Crews work all day to set up the structure and interior lighting will use electric lights instead of gas globe. The troupe numbers about 150 and travels in its own equipment, with a Fourth sale promoted by Amvoskeag gingham at The Globe.
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Missoula
Timber Lands Bought in Idaho Near Boise City
E R Kilburn reports timber in that Idaho region is very heavy and lands north of Boise City are being purchased with scrip. No difficulty in obtaining ground. Kilburn plans to decide on returning to Idaho.
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Missoula
E. R. Kilburn
Idaho
R. M. Cobban
Forest Reserve Chief Reports Flathead Trip
J P Collins superintendent of Montana forest reserves returns from Kalispell with notes on the Flathead reserve and the new supervisor Haines. Collins praises the officer’s potential and describes the journey over mountains and valleys. Miss Kate Shelley departs Missoula for Detroit to join educational delegates for the National Education Association meeting. The Plains boys band arrives from Plains with visitors ahead of a performance. Store advertises contradicted Fourth sale ladies shirt waists at The Globe.
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Missoula
J. P. Collins
Kalispell
Flathead Reserve
Haines
Collins
Kate Shelley
Detroit
Welch
Helena
National Educational Association
Arrest and Fine in Missoula Lighted Row Arrest
Missoula July 3. Ethel Teal a colored woman residing on the row was arrested last night and today was fined for disorderly conduct.
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Missoula
Ethel Teal
Woman fined for house of prostitution freed after payoff offer
Trial reveals the defendant offered to pay her fine like other women but officers refused. She paid the fine and trial costs and was allowed to reopen her house. Officer Larson warns the row is troubled by the woman.
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Larson
Missoula Notes Highlight Local Come and Go
Missoula residents and visitors populate the town with movements and plans. Deputies decorate the jail for Fourth of July events, while merchants prepare floats and flags for the celebrations. Community figures including Dr. C W Cross and H W Harrison travel, visit, and return from trips, and local projects such as a cement block walk at the European hotel progress.
Healthy pregnancy help from Dr Pierce legacy
The ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as strengthening expectant mothers and reducing birth pain. It claims the remedy improves bodily health, nerves, sleep, and nourishment for a healthy child, with no alcohol or narcotics. Letters from users praise its effects and confidentiality. Dr. R V Pierce, Buffalo NY, offers free consultation.
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Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Ste vensville to host new Methodist training school cornerstone
Citizens of Stevensville and Bitter Root region will celebrate the Fourth with the laying of the cornerstone for a new Methodist Episcopal south training school. Rev Price directed the project, land donation secured, funds pledged, and A J Gibson designed the building to serve as a preparatory institution aiding local youth for college and church work.
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Missoula
Stevensville
Methodist Episcopal Church South
D. BR. Price
Helena
A. J. Gibson
State University
Montana
Leaders head to Stevensville for training school corner stone
Helena July 3. Chief Justice Brant ly grand master of the Montana grand lodge of Masons State Treasurer Barret past grand master and Cornelius Hedges grand secretary left today for Stevensville to take part in tomorrow's corner stone ceremonies for a training school to be built by the Methodist church South.
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Helena
Brantly
Montana
Montana Hat Promotion Draws Crowds at Missoula Store
A Missoula Mercantile Company display offered a Montana hat to anyone who could sum six digits to 21. About 200 people tried, using figures like 3 4 3 5 6 5, until clerks halted the scheme to prevent blocking shoppers.
Material for the new railroad depot at Missoula
Missoula July 3. Contractor Deeks plans to begin work on the Northern Pacific station and headquarters building. He has purchased Missoula brick and made early contracts, with much of the contractor’s outfit arriving. Work is expected to start without delay, a timely Fourth of July note for Mis soula.
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Missoula
Deeks
Northern Pacific
Portland Inspector Marcum Visits Western Montana
Marcum of Portland Oregon the inspector of all forest reserves in the United States is making a routine visit to review field progress. He is staying at the Florence hotel and has many friends in Western Montana glad to see him. His stay will be brief.
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Missoula
W. C. Lubrecht
Bonner
Big Blackfoot Milling Company
Montana
Marcum
Portland
Ore
United States
Florence
Captain Ahrens Returns Through Missoula
Captain Ahrens and his wife, formerly of Fort Missoula, passed through Missoula en route to New York after service with a Ninth Infantry unit in Manila. They greet local friends, note Missoula and the old fort as home, and plan a month or more in New York. Major Burt is mentioned as left behind in the islands.
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Ahrens
Fort Missoula
New York
Manila
Ninth Infantry
Philippine Islands
Arrens
Old Fort
Islands
Burt
Crowded Trains Bring Passengers and Strawberries to Missoula
Missoula July 3 trains from across the county were packed with people. The Bitter Root line carried 175 passengers in two coaches and an express car with 575 crates of strawberries. A special from Garrison ferried about 250 passengers plus the Gun Sun minstrel show. The westbound train ran two hours late, with three baggage coaches two passenger cars and a three quarter passenger coach serving crowds.
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Missoula
Garrison
Fourth of July Brawl in Missoula Ends as Sheriff Intervenes
Missoula on July 3 reports a Fourth of July clash on Higgins avenue between two rivals over a business dispute. The initial round was heated but Sheriff Prescott stopped further fighting. In Missoula, I. A. was among notable visitors observed in the city today.
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Missoula
Higgins Avenue
Prescott
Natty new uniform catches Missoula on July day
Missoula report notes Northern Pacific lunch counter manager Highland unveiling a brighter blue uniform with a neater cap. The platform appearance drew compliments from eastbound passengers and even flirtatious attention from ladies, though the manager is married. The item hints at a rival threat from How ard Thompson toward the lunch counter head.
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Missoula
Highland
Northern Pacific Lunch Counter
Howard Thompson
Gannon Weds Sellia Robie in Spokane Ceremony
Missoula reports John KE Gannon, long known for his friendships here, married Sellia M. Robie yesterday in Spokane at the First Methodist Episcopal parsonage. The couple plans a coast trip before settling in Missoula, drawing well wishes from many friends.
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Missoula
Spokane
John KE. Gannon
Sellia M. Robie
Chicago
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Gannon
Water system expansion celebrated in Missoula
The water company celebrated the Fourth by filling the new big mains under construction this spring. Engineers pronounced the system the best in the state and it will provide ample water on the south side for all uses. The Globe notes hammocks for sale and reports on church activities at the Church of the Holy Spirit with Archdeacon Webber booked to lecture on the Passion Play.
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Oberammergau
le Bar
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