Convict Green Reed Tours Flathead and Swan Lake Areas
Green Reed one of three Deer Lodge escapees visited Flathead and Swan Lake families, telling fanciful mining tales and offering to hire miners. Deputy Sheriff Watson tracked him after a week of pursuit, but the other two escapees remained unfound. Reed stayed with Phillips and Johnson families, described fake mining operations and odd incidents, then vanished en route to Kalispell.
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Missoula
Green Reed
Deer Lodge
Plathead
Swan Lake Country
Watson
Reed
Phillips
Flathead Like
Kalispell
Swan Lake
Johnson
Funeral of Mrs Alma Cowell Largely Attended
The funeral for the late Alma Cowell was held this afternoon at the residence on the south side in Missoula and was very largely attended.
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Missoula
Alma Cowell
Plato
Funeral services for Mrs Cowell with church choir
A long cortege accompanied the remains to their final resting place. Rev H K Russell of the Christian church conducted services. Music by a quartet including Mrs C E Day Miss Slaughter J H Inch and Lynde Catlin. Selections at the house were Lead Kindly Light and Jesus Savior Pilot Me. Rev Russell spoke of the deceased life. At the grave the choir sang Rock of Ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Russell
The
Christian Church
Thompson's Answer in the Rent Suit
The Missoula filing states Dinsmore & Harrington sue H. W. Thompson sheriff for 55 dollars rent while stock of Pulliam Bros. was attached in the Higgins block store. Thompson's attorney argues the suit cannot hold against the sheriff since he held the goods on attachment and was told to keep the stock, later blocked by a U S court restraining order pending settlement.
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Missoula
Dinsmore & Harrington
H. W. Thompson
Pulliam Bros
Higgins Block
Thompson
United States
Stampede Disrupts Funeral Procession in Missoula
Missoula on July 16 reports a mild stampede during Mrs. Cowell's funeral. After turning Higgins avenue a team became unruly and one back wheel of Frank Kern's buggy was removed. Panic ensued as people jumped from carriages but no injuries occurred. One hundred calling cards and plate sold for $1.50.
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Missoula
Mrs. Cowell
Higgins Avenue
Frank Kerns
Damages Suit Argues Rule On Numbered Lines
In Missoula on July 1 a demurrer was filed in the Beauregard v Cheff damage suit. The demurrer argues the complaint lacked line numbers as required by a court rule once begun by Judge Woody and continued under Judge Webster.
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Missoula
Woody
Webster
Beauregard
Cheff
Property deeds and water right notice filed in Missoula
In Missoula yesterday the county clerk recorded multiple instruments. A warranty deed transfers Lots 1 2 and 3 in block 80 Uriths addition from Francis P Woodward and Lafayette A Woodward to Joseph J Boyce and Q A Parker. A bargain and sale deed transfers No 11 of Cobban and Dinsmore Orchard Homes from A J Davie and wife to Samuel No Lees. A notice documents a water right for 150 inches on Deep Creek for irrigation and domestic use across parts of section Township 1 North Range 2 West.
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Missoula
Francis P. Woodward
Lafayette A. Woodward
Clarkston
Wash
Joseph J. Boyce
Q. A. Parker
Urith
A. J. Davie
Butte
Samuel No Lees
Cobban & Dinsmore
Simme
Andrew Salabura
Deep Creek
Board of Trustees of School District No. 1
Missoula County
Mont
Velock
Omnes Coourthouse
Board of Trustees
John J. Sloane
M. Keith
A. L. Stone
Charles F Hollingsworth
D. Rh. Bok
A. L. Duncan
No Truth in the Story of Marriage to Fischer
Dora Grinell’s father, J Grinell of Missoula, denies any plan or voyage to wed Theodore Fischer in the Northwest Territory. He says Dora recently sent a Helena dressmaker’s note and the marriage claim likely stemmed from a joking remark she made upon leaving town. The report spread as listeners misunderstood the jest.
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Fischer
Missoula
A. J. Grinell
Dora Grinell
Northwest Territory
Theodore Fischer
Standard Office
Helena
Trouble over hotel settled in Missoula
The dispute between PL Pierce former Missoula hotel proprietor and the First National Bank owner of the building was settled. The building was turned over to Harry Chaney Florence hotel proprietor who leased it and opened the annex as a hotel venture. Chaney plans to open the Missoula bar in a few days and may open the dining room later.
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Missoula
PL PL Pierce
Missoula Hotel
First National Bank
Harry Chaney
Florence
Missoula Notes Highlight Local Moves and Returns
Misoula residents and visitors are noted in a string of short items. Mr and Mrs C A Barnes enjoy a week at Lolo. John Renquette of Potomac visits Missoula. Dr W F Robinson and W L Cave travel to St Regis for mining prospects. Deputy Sheriff Watson inspects two carloads of horses at Selish for shipment out of state. Harry Dolphes and Ida Pearson of Missoula Mercantile return to work and home respectively after travels.
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W. FF. Robinson
Wl Cave
St. Regis
Watson
Selish
Harry Dolphes
Dry Goods
Missoula Mercantile Company
Ida Pearson
Minneapolis
Hamilton Happenings and Summer Ball Plans
Special correspondence from Hamilton lists Mrs Margareta Daly and Marcus Daly Jr arriving for a heated season at Bitter Root stock farm with Howard Welch. If weather stays favorable they will remain until Oct 1. Hamilton schedules games vs Victor on July 16 and Missoula Giants at Hamilton on August 9. Proceeds from a charity game July 28 fund Woodmen’s Log telling association. W Rice and Albert Koehler noted among visitors and locals.
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Hamilton
Margareta
Daly
Marcus Daly, Jr
City
Bitter Root
Howard Welch
Victor
Port Missoula
Fort
Victor Grounds
A. C. M. Company
Lumber Department
Woodmen’s Log Telling Association
Missoula
DPD
W. Rice
Mineral Hill
Albert Koehler
Boulder Creek Hydraulic Mining Company
Z. Vo McBain
Albert Clork
Motonoms
Unclaimed Letters and Local Notices From Missoula Post Office
Missoula weekly list shows unclaimed letters including Blanche Adams Grace Allen Minnie Beaton Oscar Bishop John Carpenter Lewis Chaffin John Ereksen Charles Gront Harry Goddard James Gardner Laurine Grant Murphy Gibarson Bessie Hendricks H E Harwood Herman L Trish Mike Koons Al N Murdock Asa Mayes T V Madden John J McDonald Tilla Metay Harry Odell Frank Prodell Rose Parker Paul Palmer Alexander H Stephens Symons Shields J C Scott Annie Thompson Metella Vaughn Mas Williams John Williams John P Williams W Warren entries. Also note: Doloris Stevens, daughter of Alexander and Mrs. Stevens, fractured arm at courthouse fence. Dr Mirghall treated. Mrs Nancy Wagnitt, widow of Paul Wagnitz, received 3000 draft from Penn Mutual Life Insurance via Standard & Ross.
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Missoula
Aoyv
Blanche Adams
Grace Allen
Minnie Beaton
Oscar L. Bishop
John Carpenter
Lewis
Chaffin
John Ereksen
Charles EK. Gront
Harry Goddard
George
Gibson
James Gardner
Laurine Grant
Murphy Gibarson
Bessie Hendricks
EK. Harwood
H. E. Trish
Herman L. Koons
Mike Kelly
al O N. Murdock
Asa Mayes
T. V. Madden
John J. McDonald
Tilla Metay
Harry Odell
Frank Prodell
Rose Parker
Paul Palmer
Alexander H. Stephens
Symons
Ro’ Shields
J. C. Scott
Annie Thompson
Metella Vaughn
Mas Williams
Charles Whean
John P. Williame
W. Warren
Non Petit Caer
Corunote Natale
Vernone Prancesco
Hugh McConnell
Victor Vaughan
George H. Keep
Fire crews halt rail yard arson by burning box car
Missoula July 16 firemen rushed to the North Rim Pacific yard where railroad workers were burning an old box car. The department contained the blaze after arriving and halted further destruction.
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Missoula
North Rm
Plahim and Kennedy Wed in Plains Bride 16 Bound
In Missoula on July 16 Judge Hayes bound Edward Plahim and Mina Kennedy of Plains. The bride was 16 years old and she brought the writ, sealing the nuptial action as reported from the afternoon session.
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Missoula
Affidavit Confirms Parental Signatures for Marriage
The consent of her parents to the wedding is supported by Col. J. A. Mee Gowan's affidavit affirming the signatures of the father and mother as genuine.
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Col
J. A. Mee Gowan
Bank opened at office. about $50 stolen
Missoula report from July 16 states Dr. Parsons found a bank he uses for loose silver was unlocked. The key and bank were in separate places and the bank had been opened and relocked, with about fifty dollars missing. Also noting home grown berries at P. M. Reilly's.
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Missoula
Pension Applicants Examined by Missoula Board
Missoula July 16 pension board examined applicants for pension including Owen R. McKnight captain company I ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers cavalry Ferdinand Kennett sergeant major 29th Missouri Infantry original and George W. Payne first regular Wisconsin cavalry increase.
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Missoula
The
Pension Board Today
Owen R. McKnight
Tptain
Penrsylvana Volunteers
Increase
Ferdinand Kennett
Missouri Infantry
George W. Payne
Wisconsin Oisilry
University President Craig Returns From Boston Meeting
Missoula reports President J. C. Craig of the state university has returned home after a three week trip to Boston for a national teachers meeting. He also visited New York Washington and St. Louis during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
J. C. Craig
The
State University
National ‘Meeting of
Boston
New York
Washington
St. Louis
Exchange Commission Meets in Berlin on Silver Ratio Talks
The American and Mexican silver exchange commissions met German representatives, led by President Koch and Director Lumm, for a one hour session in Berlin. Britain and France refused to commit to yearly silver purchases, hindering any international conference.
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Berlin
Germany
Koch
Lumm
Reichsbank
Dembois
Imperial Treasury
Count von Roeborn
Prussian Finance Ministry
Professor Helfferich
Canorial
Rolando Lucke
Deutsche Bank
Arthur Salomonsohn
Disconto- Gelleschaft Bank Aml Frang Urbigo
Geromain-Asiatic Bank
Associated Press
Great Britain
France
Detroit Reunion Parade Opens City Wide Event
The Detroit reunion of the Society of Santiago de Cobo and the Fifth arms corps opened under clear skies with a grand parade through the central business district led by Major-General Chaffee and Maj-Gen Bates. Prominent military figures rode and reviewed troops outside city hall as the day’s events began.
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Detroit
Society of Santiago de Cobo
Fifth Arms Corps
Chaffee
U.S
Gren
William BR. Shafter
Secrets
Montana Items of Interest July 16 From Helena and Across State
Notices include Alfred H. West contesting Jennie Creelman homestead near Fort Assinniboine. Updates on Mrs. Willicon Hundley and local crimes. Butte Woodmen invited to Helena for annual picnic. Montana railroad progress toward Lewistown with line to Garneill and beyond. County assessors report Chouteau up by 1 percent. Madison county valuation down due to Henry Elling estate. Idaho officials and local business notes from Havre and Helena. Fire in a Barn on Sixth Ave. and Rodney St. Sheriff Grege seeking forger Claude S Burr in Flathead County.
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Alfred H. West
Jennie Creelman
Big Sandy Creek
Fort Assiniboine
Virginia City
Madison County
Henry Elling
Hielena
Pire
L. ©. Henry
Sixth Avenue
Rodney Street
James
Helena
C. P. Grege
Flathead County
Claude 8. Burr
Treaties Ratified by the Cuban Senate
The Cuban Senate ratified all treaties with the United States except the Platt amendment. It approved the Feb 18 pact granting U S sites at Guantanamo and Bahia Honda for naval and coaling stations and the July 2 agreement altering station areas. Also confirmed Cuba’s sovereignty over the Isle of Pines. The permanent treaty remains unsettled. The coal station access completes U S aims.
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Havana
Senate
United States
Guantanamo
Bahia Hondo
Cubs
Isle of Pines
POPS AND FUSIONISTS TO MEET IN DENVER
Fort Worth Texas July 14 National Committeemen James A Parker of Texas and Edward Misten of Colorado issue a call for a conference of populists and fusionists to be held at Denver July 2 and 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
National
James A. Parker
Texas
Edward Misten
Colorado
Denver
Longtime Bozeman resident John Mitchell Injured In Accident
John Mitchell, a veteran Bozeman resident, suffered a broken leg after his foot twisted while walking in his yard. The injury mirrors a prior fracture and poses serious risk given his age.
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Bozeman
John Mitchell
Boozeman
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Western
Montana
Western Montana
Standard
West Main Street
Ment
Pede Natn
Lt “Ral
Oxfords
Hanan
Torrey
Strong & Giurfield
Missoula Notes
Hamilton Happenings
R. Gwinn
Doloris
Alexander Stevens
Brunswick Hotel
Heckler
Mrs. Wagnits
Suea
Nancy Wagnitt
Paul Wagnitz
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
Staidard & Ross
Htas
Heide
P. M. Reilly's
Exchange Commission
J. M
Daniele
Winchester
Shols Sale
Martin Brothers
Jumens Marshall
Jiomitton, Mont
Laculson
Heeng
Hamlom
Reval
Hiawalli
Northern Pacific
B.ad
Jamea Grisenthwaite
Ravaili
Mout
Kezema
D. D. D. Company of Chicago
Willicon Hundley
Sol
Hundley
Heletaue
Butte Woodmen
Gregg
Montana Railroad
Cgarneill
Harlowton
Lewistown
Chouteau County
Billings
Josie Castleton
Red Light District
A. RR. Grates
Brand Hotel
Saratoga
N. Y
Order of the Mystic Shrine
Havre
Butte Inter Mountain Baseball Nine
Michael J. Healey
W. 4
Broadwater Aly
Broadwater
Bossourt & Fuller of
John Weceche
Sweet Grass Hills
Chicago
Sweet Grass Country
Lew
Oliver
Buffalo Pitts
Hoosier
Planet Junior
Deering
Winona
Rushford
Copper Mining Co
Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Montana
J. M. Keith
Missoula, Mont
G. A. Wolf
John C. Lehs
Dh. T. Ryman
Ahier
First National Bank of
A. B. Hammond
England
Kita
Cashiee
R. A Eddy
T. L. Greenough
A. G. England
H. McLeod
Johan M. Keith
Gulden
Hammond
Ima Missoula
Imon
Thes
Lydia E
Pinkham’s Vegetable
TIN Cow Brand
BIG Blackfoot Milling CO
Banner
Toole Avenue
Missouri
Bonner, Mont
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