Old Man Janesen May Avoid Murder Trial Until September
Missoula reports Victor Janesen, aged 76, jailed for the murder of Charles Phernetton on May 20, may not face trial until the September term. Judge Hayes bound him over, with Judge Webster possibly impaneling a jury, but attorney H H Par aona has not moved to proceed this month. Janesen, a quiet inmate, disputes self defense, claiming Phernetton threatened him with a globe.
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Missoula
Victor Jaresen
Charles Phernetton
Hayes
Webster Impanel
H. H. Paraona
W. BR. Newsomb
Missouri
Phernetton
Janesen
Toanner
Waters contesting Pickens homestead entry near Saweres
Missoula reports William W. Waters started contest proceedings at the land office against Willis Pickens homestead entry six miles south of the celts Testimons. Pickens appears self represented as Waters argues Pickens not resident and cultivating other lands as an outsider. John Jo Jantike initiated the contest.
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Missoula
William W. Waters
Land Office
Willis Pickens
Pickens
Waters
Mekens
John Jo Jantike
Desert land claim hearing set at Wisdom on Mattie Reade case
Hearing before United States Commissioner Stevens in Wisdom will address Mattie T. Reade’s disputed desert land claim for 20 acres in the Big Hole basin alleging failure to meet requirements and possible speculative entry. Nearby, homestead entries were filed by Rachel Leeds, Franklin Potts, and Franklin Potter. timber and stone proof by Thomas Morgan. Bitter Root pre-emption by Benjamin Waugh.
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Mattie T. Reade
Big Hole Basin
KB OR
Stevens
United States
Wisdom
Aug. JS
Rachel A. Leeds
Darby
Franklin Potts
Franklin Potter
Clearwater
Thomas K. Morgan
Blanchbard
Kvaro
Benjamin H Waugh
Carlton
Maguire Benefit a Success in Two Act Comedy
A benefit for John Maguire of Butte drew a large Missoula audience at the opera house. Maguire starred as Felix O Callaghan in A Gentleman from Ireland with strong support from Gilbert Heyfron Leslie L Wood and Mrs W R Van Valen in a two part program featuring the 24th regiment band Garden City Quarter and entertainers from Fort Missoula.
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Mgr. Maguire
W. R. van Valen
Kentucky
Arthur S. Draper
Portland
Ore
Ireland
Mr. Mouguire
Gilbert Heyfron
Charles Rivers
Leslie L. Wood
Mr. Rivers
Bigamy case unlikely to be pursued against Jessie L. Wilson
Missoula July 18 The county attorney announced it is unlikely any action will be refiled against Jessie L. Wilson in the bigamy case. Former husband John Verley wants her arrested for marrying again after entering a Deer Lodge sentence. The attorney believes Wilson was in Burke Idaho and would require extraction papers at substantial county expense to bring her back.
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Missoula
Jessie L. Wilson
John Verley
Deer Lodge
Burke
Idaho
Board of Trustees of School District No
Missoula County
Mont
Tye
Solid Board of Trustees
John 1. Sloane
M Weiti
Stone Y . Harles
Hollingsworth
Breck A. L. Dunca
Hunters Return From Swan River Trip with Big Grizzly Kill
Walter Woodward and Virgil Wood, returning from a month in the Swan river country, brought back a ravely and two black deer after a close encounter with a grizzly. Virgil Wood's calm reaction helped avert disaster as the bear fell within a few feet. The hide is stored for mounting at Tulden and Hammond’s taxidermy shop.
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Missoula
Walter Woodward
Virgil Wood
North Fork
Swan River
Prizaly
Mr. Wood
Tulden & Hammond
Girl in Bad Shape Sentenced for Drunkenness in Missoula
A well dressed Spokane woman, identified as Alice Weaver, was sentenced to 106 days in the county jail by Police Judge Hayes after a disturbance at the Grand Pacific hotel. She arrived intoxicated from Spokane two days earlier and begged to be allowed to go back. The case raises questions about her mental condition and possible prior jail time.
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Missoula
Hayes
Grand Pacific Hotel
Houtchens
Spokane
Martin
Hinges
Juda Hayes
Alice Weaver
Settle Board Bill Case Out of Court
Harr iE Chaney vs Dr Thomas Fitz gerald in Missoula district court order dismissed after settlement. Divorce case Stella Miller against Clyde Miller shows defendant in default. efforts to locate him unsuccessful.
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Missoula
Harrie Chaney
Thomas AL Fitzgerald
Brougght
Fstella Miller
Clyde Miller
Guardian Appointed for Cameron Sons in Missoula Case
Missoula on July day Judge Webster appoints Ametia H H Cameroon guardian for her two minor sons James and Carl Cameron, sons of the late Dougald Cameron of Cameron's ferry near St. Regis. Bond fixed at $1.00.
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Missoula
Webster
Ametia HH
Cameroon
James
Carl Cameron
Dougald Cameron
Cameron’s Ferry
St. Regis
Mott Talks Of Daughters Money In Estate Case
The Missoula report notes Louis Ho Mort citing a statement by Henry Strothman about Alice Mott inheriting part of her mother's funds. Strothman claims he does not want Alice living with Madi une, to avoid splitting siblings. The dispute prompts further attempts to place the children under care in Des Moines.
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Missoula
Louis Ho Mort
Alice Mott
Henry Strothman
Anaoumba
Blanchard
Strothman
Alice
Madi Une
Thee Moines
Iowa
Firemen Seek Rematch in Tug of War
Missoula July Fourth tug of war replay on tap as city fire department members push for a rematch with the Blackfoot lumberjacks at $200 per side. Jack Fitzpatrick and Lee Pavet challenge any Blackfoot member to a one on one tug for any amount.
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Missoula
Fire Department
Jack Fitzpatrick
Lee Pavet
Exchange Hall to reopen under new management
Missoula reported that the Exchange variety hall, closed by Mayor Smith on July 2, will reopen tomorrow at midnight under the management of Hiel & Reed.
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Missoula
Wool sales reported for Dillon auctions
The report lists wool sold today by Meet Sales at Dillon. Elga Smith sold 25,000 pounds to C. Schillard Smith & Co. of Philadelphia at 4 cents per pound. Pal mer & Selway sold 14.2% pounds to the same Philadelphia firm at 14 cents. Tom Winsett sold 20,000 pounds to Jeremiah Williams & Co. of Philadelphia at 14 and a half cents.
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Dillon
Elga Smith
C. Schillard Smith & Co
Philadelphia
Palmer & Selway
Tom Winsett
Jeremiah Williams & Co
Missoula Notes compile city visitors and events
Missoula notes record visitors from Billings and Bonner, a Missoula city visit by various locals, a weekly Epworth League meeting, a Hamilton game plan at the Missoula bull grounds, an obituary for Mary Thibodean, and local police and church announcements. It lists arrivals, arrivals’ relations, and a county bounty report mentioning bear and coyote killings.
Steamer Still There Despite Turbulent Waters
A fragment notes a steamer remaining in place amid unsettled currents with reference to a missing mooring and ongoing concern about its position. The unreadable text suggests a maritime incident or stalled vessel status without clear chronology.
City argues over fire steamer purchase and delays
Missoula officials dispute the N S Nott Company’s claim and the city council’s authority over the fire steamer order. City records show the steamer’s delivery, condition, and alleged prior bargain with the old administration, while a current claim denies fault in the purchase.
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Missoula
N. BP. Nott
Toe
Mahery
Stevens Wars
Blanchard
Ike
W. N. Murthy
Steamer Company
Fire Department
City council order on fire apparatus unaddressed
A note suggests the city may own a valuable piece of fire apparatus after a council order went unanswered. It implies the asset might be unidentified or forgotten by city officials.
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Mallory
Mrs Charles Hines Dies at Sisters Hospital
Mrs Charles H Hines of Bonner aged 38 dies at Sis ters Hospital after cancer operation. Wife of mill worker, mother to four children with the eldest 11. Funeral planned for Friday in Missoula.
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Charles H. Hines
Missoula
Bonner
Sisters’ Hospital
Five year old Mullion? Mike Kelly dies of blood poisoning
Mike Kelly aged 5S a switchman for Northern Pacific at Ellensburg Washington died at the Northern Pacific hospital early today from blood poisoning after a work injury. He leaves a wife at Ellensburg.
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Missoula
Mike Kelly
Northern Pacificc
Ellensburg
Wash
Northern Pacific Hospital
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