Star route mail service starts Missoula to Clearwater
The new tri weekly star route between Missoula and Clearwater via Bonner Potomac and Sunset has begun. James B Bryan holds the contract and will be paid $600 yearly. Notices describe roadside mail box delivery to residents near the route and the carrier will handle extra mail without charge to addressees. The experiment aims to reduce travel for residents and may expand use if successful. The piece ends with thanks from Mr and Mrs Leiser and Esther Leiser.
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Missoula
Clearwater
Bonner
Potomac
Sunset
James B Bryan
Bryan
Postal Service
Church Elects Officers and Hosts Program
A Christian church entertained friends at the church parlors last evening for the election of officers followed by a literary and musical program and refreshments. Elected officers were Mary Sloane president, Carrie Odel vice president, Mary Slaughter secretary, Belle Hay treasurer, Ona Sloane corresponding secretary.
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Christian Church
Mary Sloane
Carrie Odel
Mary Slaughter
Belle Hay
Ona Sloane
Indians Celebrate at Agency Fourth of July
Major Smead reports a large Indian celebration at the Flathead agency with hundreds attending. A grand camp round dance parade featured fast horse riding, running races and ghost dances, and no drunken incidents occurred. Smallpox cases remain down with no recent deaths, and a decrease is expected. Call at the Standard office for subscription premiums.
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Missoula
Smead
Flathead
Bonds for Appearance In Timber Land Probe Warrants Served
Missoula note says United States Deputy Marshal C F Gage served warrants on J C Snyder Frank B Arey Leonard Barrette C M Moss and B F Chattin for the Helena timber land case with bonds set at 500 for men and 100 for women Several suspects have left the state and more warrants may be served upon their return Deputy Gage plans to continue in the Bitter Root valley tonight.
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Missoula
United States
C. F. Gage
Helena
J. C. Snyder
Frank B. Arey
Leonard Barrette
C. M. Moss
B. F. Chattin
Gage
Bitter Root
Suit to Foreclose in Missoula District Court
In Missoula on July 9 the district court heard August Wierich sue Harry M Peirce and Mrs Peirce to foreclose a 2400 note dated June 1 2 prior to marriage and bearing 7 percent interest with all interest paid to March 18 1898. Plaintiff seeks 250 attorney fees and a decree for sale of lots 18 19 20 in block H of McWhirk addition. Charles H Hall represents plaintiff.
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Missoula
District Court
Wierich
Harry M. Peirce
McWhirk Addition
Charles H. Hall
Important Meeting Planned by Missoula Woodmen of America
Missoula hosts a special Modern Woodmen of America session in the Elks hall on Friday night to discuss entertaining visitors from Butte on July 21. About 2,500 people are expected, with active steps toward organizing the welcome and related duties.
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Missoula
Modern Woodmen of America
Elks’ Hall
Butte
Protest Filed Over Pre Emption Near Curlew Mine
David F. Lindsay filed final proof for a land pre emption near the Curlew mine in Bitter Root valley. Norman B. Holter of Helena protests claiming mineral value exceeds agricultural value and cites Granite Block and Hard Pan mines on site. Hearing set for August 6 with all parties cited.
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Missoula
David F. Lindsay
United States Land Office
Bitter Root
Norman B. Holter
Helena
Clairmont Bound Over After Whiskey Box Discovery
Louis Clairmont Jr. faced a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Wallace P. Smith in Missoula. Bonds set at 200 dollars pending federal action. Major Smead testified to whiskey boxes labeled Louis and John Clairmont found on Flathead Lake. John Clairmont was not located.
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Missoula
Louis Clairmont, Jr
United States
Wallace P. Smith
Clairmont
W. B. Rodgers
Major Smead
Flathead Lake
Louis
John Clairmont
Helena
Frank Sterling
Carl Rasch Clairmont
J. M. Dixon
Smith
Smead
Funeral of Mrs Lebensberger in Missoula
Large crowd attends the funeral in Missoula on July 9 at the Leliser residence. Friends and family fill the home with many floral offerings as Lomaberg and Dr. M. Rockman lead services and conduct grave rites. The sizeable procession shows the deceased’s high esteem.
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Missoula
Mra
Lebensberger
J. S. Leliser
Mily
Lomaberg
M. Rockman
Kiossberg
Dr. Rockmen
Healey Captured After Escape From Silver Bow Jail
Sheriff Furey of Silver Bow county arrived from Butte and identified Healey the escaped prisoner. The deputy sheriffs received a $100 reward, to be shared with Kelly and McCormick. Healey cooperated meekly during transfer to Butte as Dempsey remains at large in the region. Oregon Nursery Co. manager B A Mitchell of Miseoul.s notes offices.
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Missoula
Furey
Silver Bow County
Butte
Healey
Silver Bow
Kelly
McCormick
Dempsey
Flour Mill Nears Completion in Missoula South Side
The new flour mill on the south side of Missoula is rapidly nearing completion with outside work finished and interior progress underway. Machinery is arriving by carload, one car loaded already, and more expected daily after a recent Eastern Montana blockade. Fifty percent off on remaining ladies' trimmed hats at Globe.
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Missoula
Montana
Death of Minnie Shaw Sappington at Bonita
The Standard notes the death of Minnie Shaw Sappington at age 4 0 in Bonita. Surrounded by family she passed at 5 a.m. Sunday. The community offers sympathy to her husband and relatives and reflects on life and fate. A FRIEND, Fishing tackle at McHaffie Bros.
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The
Standard
Minnie Shaw Sappington
Bonita
Real estate deeds filed and cattle slaughter report
Missoula notices record several real estate transfers including Joseph Koos and wife to R M Cobban for the northeast quarter of section 19 township 13 north range 19 west for 1. W W Thatcher and wife sell the same property to J P Reinhard and Charles Winter for 100. Olaf Oman to Thomas Ray share land near the Ray ranch for 409. Albert Ehle and wife to R M Cobban lots 23 and 24 in block 4% South Missoula for 425. The cattle slaughtered entry lists Stiles Hoag land of Thompson with 15 head for June. Also McBride's advertises split bamboo pods nickel trn in 1.
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Missoula
Joseph Koos
R. M. Cobban
W. W. Thatcher
Charles Winter
J. P. Reinhard
Olaf Oman
Thomas Ray
Bonner
Ray Ranch
Albert Ehle
South Missoula
Stiles & Hoagland
Thompson
State Examiner Hudnall Checks County Books in Missoula
State Examiner W. R. Hudnall visits Missoula to audit county officers. He reports the county treasurer and district court clerk show books in excellent and good shape respectively. Hudnall remarks his western trip has been enjoyable.
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Missoula
W. R. Hudnall
Hudnall
Wallace native Jerry Hayes visits Missoula homeward after Butte trip
Jerry J. Hayes of Wallace passes through Missoula on his way home after a few days in Butte with friends. He reports all Wallace boys in good health and happy. Expert bicycle repairs. Bishop Kern.
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Missoula
Jerry J. Hayes
Wallace
Butte
John Walker Undergoes Abscess Operation
Missoula report states surveyor John Walker is hospitalized at Sisters' hospital after an abscess formed from a bicycle accident three years ago. He endured the operation well this morning and his heartbeat is normal this evening.
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Missoula
John Walker
Sisters’ Hospital
A Good Ball Game In Missoula Defeats Missoula Mercantile
Akerly's pets defeated the Missoula Mercantile baseball team 15 to 7 in Missoula on July 9. The contest showed improvement from both sides with solid pitching by Mott and Smith and hints of new league material among the players. The M M team planned changes for a tougher rematch in the next game.
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Missoula
Akerly
Missoula Mercantile Company
Mott
M. M
Suit for Alleged Debt In Missoula Court
Zodae Johnson files in justice court of William Hayes to collect 31 dollars alleged due from E. W. Walling. Walling counters that Johnson owes him about the same amount. Case set for July 13.
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Missoula
Butte Superintendent R G Young Visits Bitter Root Valley
Superintendent R G Young of Butte public schools came from the Bitter Root valley this morning and then returned to Butte to handle school matters. He had been with his wife's parents near Victor for several weeks and plans to return to the valley briefly after duties.
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Missoula
R. G. Young
Butte Public Schools
Bitter Root Valley
Butte
Victor
Superintendent Russell Tours Butte and Helena on RM visits
Superintendent Russell of the Rocky Mountain division left this morning in his private car for Butte. He will spend a day or more there attending important matters and then proceed to Helena for another day of duties.
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Missoula
Russell
Rocky Mountain
Butte
Helena
Union Opera House Gets Ready For The Season
A crew works in Missoula to repair and brighten the Union opera house. Painters refresh dull woodwork and several other improvements are underway as the theater prepares for the upcoming season.
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Union
Missoula
Union Opera House
Becks Return From Extended East Visit
D. R. Beck and family returned home to Missoula on July 9 after an extended visit in the East. They spent time in Iowa then Boston and attended Harvard University graduation exercises where Ellis Sedman also appeared. Mr. Sedman returned home with his parents. Beck remarked on the smaller size of eastern orchards compared with western ones.
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Missoula
D. R. Beck
East
Beck
Iowa
Boston
Harvard University
Ellis Sedman
Sedman
Grill to Seek Cure at Lolo Hot Springs
Julius Grill leaves Missoula for the Lolo hot springs due to a bad rheumatism attack. He has been ill for weeks and hopes the waters will restore his health. His family may accompany him.
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Missoula
Julius Grill
Lolo
Grill
Orchards Show Stronger State Growth Than East
He found the orchards in this state looked much better than those he saw in the East, indicating healthier yields and better seasonal prospects for local growers.
Missoula Notes Highlight Local Social and Legal Activity
Missoula residents include Ben Greenhood from Helena and visitors J A Swanson Pat McDermott from Potomac. Lon Rennick returns from Minnesota. Orchard Homes purchases made by John Wennen John Trevethan and Swan Johnson. Marriage license issued to William Clarke Morgan and Annie Johnson. A 10 pound son born to Mr and Mrs W H Morris. General Beattie of Helena visits amid active republican politicking.
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Ben Greenhood
Helena
Father Quesnell
Frenchtown
Sisters’ Hospital
J. A. Swanson
Pat McDermott
Lon Rennick
Minnesota
John Wennen
John Trevethan
Granite
Orchard Homes
W. F. Gleason
Florence
Sheriff Prescott
Missoula
Swan Johnson
William Clarke Morgan
Annie Johnson
Blaine, Wash
W. H. Morris
Blackfoot
Rumor of Eastern Senators Visiting Alaska Field Country
Missoula reports rumors of a senatorial party traveling east to Alaska. Eastern states senators purportedly formed a group to spend weeks in Alaskan fields to assess the situation. An eastern paper claimed departure from St Paul last Saturday, but none have passed Missoula yet. High grade teas and coffees at Pulliam's.
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Missoula
Pacific
Alaska
Stevensville Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Stevensville on July 8 reports visits from St Louis Missoula and Hamilton residents for the Fourth of July celebrations. Local figures include Rev A H Walker East Helena and Mrs Janet Wallis traveling and returning, and appointments with the Quaker Medicine company. A. O. U. W. delegates are elected, staff changes at J R Faulds printing and Miss Eva Dobbins returning from Nine Mile.
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Stevensville
Curtiss Hill
St. Louis
Nell Lewis
Missoula
C. H. Buck
Johnson Daugherty
Medford
Ore
Fred Wilson
St. Regis
James Burgoyne
Great Falls
Burnt Fork
M.C. Smith
Hamilton
Josie Robb
New Brunswick
H. Deranse
Victor
E. E. Ewart
Butte
Peter Hughes
A. H. Walker
East Helena
Stevenaville
Rev. Walker
Helena
David Beetley
Iowa
Lewis Harris
May
Janet Wallis
Lou May
Robert Harkness
Will Dickinson
Avery, Knapp
Aleta May
Chaffin
Corvallis
J. D. Watts
H. D. Smart
H. C. Myers
Eva Dobbins
Nine Mile
Lucy Williams
J. R. Faulds
Margaret Bradley
Quaker Medicine Company
Amos Buck
H. W. Mannegin
Grand Lodge
W. FE. Baggs
Ruby Kelley
State Bar Association Opens Annual Meeting in Spokane
Spokane July 9 The annual state bar association meeting opened this afternoon in the federal courtroom with State President 8 R Stern delivering the opening address.
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Spokane
The
State Bar Association
R. Stern
Mrs Sarah Belle Hannah Taylor Dies in Indianapolis
Mrs. Sarah Belle Hannah Taylor wife of former Kentucky Governor W. S. Taylor died in Indianapolis on July 9. The obituary notes her status as governor’s wife and her residence in the city at the time of death.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sarah Belle Hannah Taylor
W. 8. Taylor
Kentucky
Preservaline claims for raw fruit and veg preservation
Preservaline keeps fruits and vegetables in their natural state without cooking. It also suits pickles ketchups apple butter jams jellies mincemeat fruit extracts clam juice. Send $1.00 for quarts to
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Western Montana
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Dr. Dermel
Knox
Madagascar
Mercantile Co
Missoula, Montana
Northwest
Missoula, Mount
A Star Route
Missoula- Clearwater
Mrs. Leiser
Esther Leiser
Jaaac Leiser
Dungan
Ist
Nat. Bk
Bonds
August Wierich
Dr. R. Gwinn
P. M. Reilly & Co
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Fneral
Globe
B. A. Mitchell
Oregon Nursery Company
Miseoul.s
McHaffie Bros
McBride's
Bishop& Kern
McBride
C. L. Griswold
Griswold
Rankin House
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Union Market
Notes
Justice Hayes
Mary Sharp
W. F. Hughes
Josie M. Robb
St. John, N. B
Pulliam’'s
Washington
Mrs. Taylor
Hayes & Marsh Undertakers
West Front Street
A. J. Gibson
Gibson Bik
Attorneys-At-Law
John M. Evans
Daly
Joyce & Mulroney
Attorneys-At
First National Bank
Kodak Supplies
Kodakery
Smith & Simmons
Mont
George Pringle Prep
Physicians and Surgeons
First National Bank of
A. B. Hammond
A. G. England
J. M. Keit
R. A. Eddy
A. G
England
John M. 5
T. L. Greenough
Co. M. McLeod Cetth
H. L. Braun & CO
Chas. Emsley
A. Boschee
Smith Drug Company
Anaconda
Deering
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Mercantile Department
W. A. Cook
Cook Medical CO
Curtis ST
Denver
Colo
C.D
Local Appliance CO
Thorp Bik
Western Montana National Bank
Missoula, Mont
G. A. Wolf John C. Lihson
J. H. T. Ryman
Ravalli
E. Underwood
Northern Pacific
Arden Spot
Asbentine
Alden Speare
ButteCharles Schatztein Paint Company
Carder Bros
Anaconda Mahan Bros
Conley, Clague & Collins
Gilbert Rhodes
L. N. Simons
Wilson
Wilson Distilling Odd
Bbaltimore, Md
Onner
Tamarack
BIG Blackfoot Milling GO
Toole Ave
Bonner, Mont
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