Bitter Root summer draw at Hamilton noted for horses and mills
Hamilton residents praise Bitter Root sights and rail log handling as visitors from Butte and Anaconda arrive. The article highlights roadsters, the logging train from river camps, an expanding hospitality scene led by Mme Green and Mr Greene, big orchard yields, and plans for a new Antlers hotel in Colorado Springs. It notes Professor Fortier’s potential directorship at the state experiment station and urges prudent irrigation. trout catch remains exceptional with Pat Shannon and companions delivering fresh fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butte
Anaconda
Copper City Limited
Mme
Host Greene
Ravalli
Greene
Mr. Greenes
G. Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Colorado Springs
Highline
Professor Fortier
The
Agricultural College
Engines pass through Missoula on through freight bound for South Tacoma
Two derelict dead engines owned by the Northern Pacific Railway were moved through Missoula on a through freight from Livingston. They show heavy rust and weathering, appearing to have sat on a side track for years, and will be repaired and returned to service at the shops in South Tacoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Livingston
South Tacoma
Globe Rest Florence laundry hires staff for clothing care
A local Florence laundry shifts focus to wearing apparel handling as Coo! expands operations at the Globe Rest work site. The move highlights employment in garment care and domestic service in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Florence
Bids Sought for Bonner Road Grading in Missoula County
Missoula county commissioners advertise for bids to grade the Bonner road on both sides of the Marshall grade. East side about 1 600 feet and west side about 2 700 feet. Bids include widening the grade to improve the road. Bids to be opened July 30 at 2 p.m. After the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Bonner
Marshall
Montana court notes July actions and Sun River baths
In Missoula the district court handled several motions and docket actions. The Northern Pacific Railway Co. against Murphy and Worden et al saw the plaintiff discharged from liability and an interim decree signed. Other cases included Vaughn demurrer under advisement, Cole Manufacturing v Morton overruled, Gillen v Bonner & Price dismissed, Chapman v Effinger set for July 23, Bakker v Shappard set for July 4, Fordham v NP Railway set for July 26, and Herman Borg declared his intention to become a U.S. citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Murphy & Worden Et al
Cole Manufacturing Company
Charles Morton
P. A. Gillen
Bonner & Price
J. T. Chapman
Sebastian Effinger
Jacoobus Bakker
Harry S. Shappard
Julia Fordham
Herman Borg
Sweden
United States
Missoula Board of Equalization Adjourns to July 30
The Missoula board adjourned until July 30 after reducing lambs for McCullough & Kern, striking Emile Ranch horse and cow from his assessment, cutting Hatheway personal property by 810, striking Deschamps & Doll personal property, removing double assessment on W D Crosby lot in Knowles addition, and striking Jordan Binga four head cattle. The treasurer ordered to collect 57.78 from A P Johnston for 1806 taxes and penalties on Superior lots. Dearing's binder twine noted at Wilson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Board of Equalization
McCullough & Kern
Emile Ranch
G. Hatheway
Deschamps & Doll
W. D. Crosby
Knowles
Jordan Binga
A. P Johnston
Superior
Johnston & Bickford
Dim Lights in Missoula Signal Day Circuit Start
For two nights incandescent lights dimmed as the company prepares a day circuit and shuts down one dynamo at Bonner. The day circuit will start soon and benefit power for small machines and heating, Morgan & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Bonner
Italian railroad worker injured near Missoula in crash
Petro Gigliotti a Italian section hand on the Northern Pacific near Rossland Wash. was brought to Missoula hospital after a handcar collision with a standing freight train on the main line. His hands and head were cut and his chest crushed against a brace. recovery feared unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Petro Gigliotti
Northern Pacific Railroad
Rossland
Wash
Giellotti
Water Holding Out Missoula Writer Reports Clean-Up Prospects
George Lacasse from Cedar Creek placer mines visits Missoula for a week of business. He notes water supply in the claims remains good and predicts a strong fall clean-up, with several parties already reporting better than expected returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
George Lacasse
Cedar Creek
Notice to water users at Missoula Water Co
Excellent bread at Rosendorf's. Notice states that upon alarm of fire all yard hydrants motors and elevators must be closed until fire is extinguished. Continued disregard may discontinue service. Also practice hours restrict frigating Monday and Friday evenings 7:30 to o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Handmann Brooks Case Jurisdiction Found in Missoula
Justice Houtehens rules in Handmann-Brooks case that he has jurisdiction and that a cause of action exists against D RB Wilson, owner of the orchard. The ruling releases Wilson's orchard while allowing Bandmann to pursue a suit against the owner. Also notes rumors of a Young Men's Democratic league forming for the campaign and a meeting likely next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Justice Houtehens
Handmann-Brooks
D. RB. Wilson
Wilson
Mr. Bandmann
Young Men's Democratic League
Typhoid Fever Strikes Man Riding Rocky Mountain Road
DanielKE Eddleman of Helena was brought to Northern Pacific hospital in Missoula after a severe typhoid fever attack while running between Helena and the hill on the Rocky Mountain division. The note mentions advertising cuts by Standard Publishing company and solicits correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Daniel KE. Eddleman
Helena
Rocky Mountain Division
Northern Pacific Hospital
Standard Publishing Company
Missoula Notes and Local Updates From Sisters Hospital to City Events
Missoula notes report operations at Sisters hospital on Willford and typhoid cases like Calix Fuole from Frenchtown. J J McCarron arrives to supervise Missoula hotel bar while Grace Cochran nears home in Wallace Idaho. A Headquarter saloon fight left a man badly cut. a water right filing by George H Brown claims 600 inches on Nine Mile creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.J. McCarron
Helena
Missoula
J. J. McBride
George Webster
Bitter Root
Sisters’ Hospital
Misaoula
George H. Brown
Nine Mile
Nine Mile Creek
Grace Cochran
Wallace
Idaho
Mike Purtle
Quartz
Granite Hot Springs
Lolo
Flynn
Mike
Local Residents Return from Trips and Visits
LS R Manheim returns from a business trip to Butte. Dr Hanbidge from Victor arrives in Missoula midweek. Elmer J Carter departs for Spokane on the North Coast Limited. Harry Yeager Northern Pacific attorney attends city business. G A Stillinger from Superior stays for several days on business. Mrs Z T Johnson of Virginia City plans Missoula home. Mayor George M Kennedy of Clinton returns from a short business visit. Henry McClain leaves for Carleton after weeks in city for sore eyes. Mr and Mrs Frank Cyr return from Salt Lake City after a month’s visit with hot weather noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Manheim
Butte
Dr. Hanbidge
Victor
Elmer J. Carter
North Coast Limited
Spokane
Harry ©. Yeager
Northern Pacific
Legal
Z. T Johnson
Virginia City
Missoula
George M. Kennedy
Clinton
Henry (. McClain
Carleton
Frank Cyr
Salt Lake City
Woman Arrested for Bicycle Theft Receives Mild Reprimand
Missoula July 15 Mrs Atkinson appeared before Justice Hayes on a complaint by her husband alleging theft of his bicycle. She showed remorse and was suspended with a warning. her friend Mrs Binga promised to take her to the country to keep her away from the city. the child was returned to his mother. The court warned of possible county jail if she returned to town. Also Cobban and Dinsmore report Orchard Homes land sales. 320 acres previously sold and 249 more acres added, now platted into five and ten acre lots, for sale under the same terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Agate
Orchard
Cobban & Dinsmore
Orchard Homes
Cobban & Dirsmore
Mont
Sanity inquiry eyed for Clinton man Shaffer brought to Missoula
John Shaffer, described as slightly off, was brought from Clinton by Deputy Sheriff Corbett to Missoula. A commission may examine his mental state this week as residents recall his depredations flagging trains and starting fires, though he is deemed harmless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
John Shaffer
Clinton
Corbett
Shaffer
Sheffer
Officers Installed at University Assembly No 124
At a regular meeting of University assembly No 124 United Artisans in Missoula on July 18 the following officers were installed for six months: Master artisan Mrs Fr M Ingalls superintendent Mrs D R Feighner inspector Mrs J K Reinhard senior conductor Mrs F L Darbee junior conductor Mrs C R Prescott secretary Charles F E Avery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
University Assembly
United Artisans
Fr. M. Ingalls
D. R. Feighner
J. K. Reinhard
F. L. Darbee
C. R. Prescott
Charles FE. Avery
Action to Recover Missoula for Wages Owed
John Larault filed in Justice Houtchens court to recover 12.65 from Daniel E. Bandmann for wages. Bandmann initially denied the debt but later confessed judgment for the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Justice Houtchens Court Today
John Larault
Daniel E. Bandmann
Bandmann
Larault
Rich Strike Reported at Copper Cliff Mine Clinton
It is reported this evening that another rich strike has been made in the Copper Cliff mine at Clinton. No particulars are available at this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Copper Cliff
Clinton
Tumor Removed From William Brady in Missoula
William Brady a well known mixologist underwent an operation to remove a large tumor from his face in Missoula on July 18. The procedure was successful and he will soon return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
William Brady
October the Limit Missoula Land Act Clarified
A letter from the general land office states no unreserved lands may be taken up after October 1 under the forest script act of June 4 1897. Congress has amended the law regarding land selection under that act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
General Land Commissioner
Congress
Diphtheria Ends Life of Two Year Old in Hamilton
In Hamilton on July 18 Mark Trafford, two, died from diphtheria and was buried the same day. It was an isolated case with no other illnesses in town. Community mourns and sympathy is offered to the family of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Trafford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Mark
F. A. Trafford
H. S. Howell
Internal Revenue
Ravalli
J.B. DeNayer
Stevensville
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Appolonio & Fowler
Vietor
Daly
Baker
Victor
Jergenson
Geyer
Justice Morris
Costa
Jorgenson
Harper
M’es Sadie McLaren
New Brunnewick
Salmon Creek
Miss McLaren
St. Johns
James E. Stevens
Donald
Missoula
Garden City
Bitter Root
New York
Inishfree
Tammany
Fred Mossom
Stock Farm
Fred
Nansen
Bramble-North Anna
George W. Dickinson
Shipment of Horses and Local Business in Missoula
Alex Dow from Arlee reports no horse shipments from the reservation until late fall with large shipments expected then. He notes good hay crops and a haying labor shortage delaying harvest, and mentions last horse shipments to Michigan markets bringing strong returns. For sale, cheap three and five room houses by John Lundgren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Alex Dow
Arlee
Michigan
Dow
Petrified wood discovery at Bitter Root orchard ranch
D R Peck found a splendid piece of petrified wood on the Bitter Root orchard ranch in Missoula the week of July 18. The pine wood piece, still with bark, turns almost white cream colored and lies at the bottom of the creek as the sole fragment at the site, likely washed from above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
D. R. Peck
Bitter Root Orchard
Phantasma of Merchants at Opera House Show Dates
Readers are informed of an event titled Phantasma of Merchants slated for July 19 and July 20 at the Opera House. The notice outlines performances scheduled on both evenings and invites the public to attend.
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Opera House
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Western
Montana
Higgins Avenue
Staffice
Missoula Mercantile Co
Issoula
Mercantile Co
Missoula, Mont
Kohn Jewelry Company
Opticians and Jeweler
Lontana
Hamilton IS
Bay
Jack Nelson
Jack
Colorado
California
Pat Shannon
Dave Bishop
Doctor Orr
Joe Darrell
Lister's
Lolo Hot Springs
Riley
Higgins
Dearing
Morgan & Co
Stevens & Co
Rosendorf's
Handmann Brooke
Fire Insurance, W. P. Smith, Higgins Block
Democratic League
Notes
Miss Willford
FE. L. Bonner
G. A. Stillinger
Hela
Smith & Simons, Druggists
AvBride’s
Murphy & Worden
Bonnher
Missoula - Missoula
J. A. McGowan Thompson—Goodchild & Co
Amos Buck Mere. Co., Inc
Dowling
Henry Buck & Co
Missoula Mere
Wm. Crawford
Garnet—Judson & Blaisdell
H. M. Stringham
BIG Blackfoot
Mensana
All Grocers
Bearmouth
Geo. Dalglish
Drummond
J. A
J. B. Feathrman
New Chicago
Dingwall Bros
Ovando
Jakways & Faust
Oranton Lioyt
Philipsburg
C. T. Hoffman
McDonald
El-Metallic Mere
Granite
Walker Commercial Co
Gold Creek
M. E. Kelly & Co
AVON
C. G. Birdeeve
Deer Lodge
Cash Grocery
Hamilton Happenings
Peirce's
John Lundgren
Lot No
J. W. Mehargue
Font
First National Bank of
A. B. Hammond
A. G. England
Ag. M. Keitu
R. A. Eddy
John
T. L. Greenough
O. G. England
M. McLeod
Keith
G. A. Wolf
Charles Otto
J. H. T. Ryman
Lewis den & Co
Higgins Ave
Union Market
John R. Daily
Jos. Oettinger
Northwestern University Dental School
American College of Dental Surgery
Daly Broek
M.ntana
Charles Emsley
Hamilton, Montana
Just
Joan Hares
Cmas
H. Mansa Hayes & Marsh
West Front St
Finkelnburg & Catlin
Aliggiuetileen
Miiowuin
Mon
PF. W. Morris
Higgins Block
E. Main
Hone
Stoddard & Ross
Gilbert Rhodes
Front St
A. J. Gibson
Ppni Tse
E. Lh. P.ector
Harst
Coulombe
Rankin Hotel
East Front & Telephone
F. FP. Smith
Ann Lill LO
George Pringle
F. M. Ingalls
First National Bank Bik
Shooting Gallery
P. Hi. Kelley
W. Front St
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