Man of Many Near-Death Tales Plans Idaho Move
James H. Giles, long near death and disaster, plans to move with wife and cattle to Sacre ranch near Moscow Idaho. His life includes Bull Run cannon blast injuries, a later revolver accident, near drownings, a falling chimney, and a peculiar throat condition. He has worked as rancher merchant sawmill riverman and more.
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Missoula
James H. Giles
Victor
Sacre Ranch
Moscow Idaho
Giles
Bull Run
Missoula Excursion Draws Smaller Crowd
July 19 Missoula hosts a day trip from Butte and Anaconda. About 300 attended amid disappointment over the Lutte Reduction team’s absence. Visitors toured Greenough park, danced at the pavilion, enjoyed an open air band concert, and discussed Missoula real estate as they visited friends before returning tomorrow.
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Missoula
Butte
Anaconda
Greenough Park
Bamay
Courthouse Square
Filed for Record Missoula July 19 The Following Named
A clipped notice from Missoula dated July 19 lists individuals or properties filed for record. The fragment notes a filing action with unspecified names and titles awaiting official recording.
Nebon Robbed at Saltese Saloon in 400 and Watches Heist
Peter Nebon, saloon keeper at Saltese, was held up by two men around 1 30 am and robbed of 400 dollars and three watches. He was gagged and tied for three hours before crying out. passersby freed him. The sheriff's office was informed.
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Missoula
Peter Nebon
Saltese
Standard
Nebon
Sheriff's Office
Demers in Critical Condition After Livery Fight
Missoula July 19 J B Thompson the stableman who struck Robert J Demers over the head with a stick at Marsh Bros livery table was arrested this morning Bond set at 1000 He left Marsh Bros and joined Smiths livery stable where he was found serving the warrant Demers condition remains critical with skull fracture Doctors say 72 hours will determine prognosis The case divides community views with Marsh claiming bystanders saw self-defense and Thompson married man
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Missoula
J. BR. Thompson
Robert J. Demers
Marsh Bros
Demers
Merrick’aspital
Mm Fail
Frank PL Smith
Charles Ae Marsh
Thompson
Smith
Marsh
Stevensville Council Grants Three Saloons Amid Tense Debate
Stevensville town council approved three saloon licenses by a 3 to 1 vote after contentious discussion. Acting Mayor Buck urged the measure with Alderman Dowling voting against. The heated meeting drew business leaders and ministers, while church delegates were named to a local convention.
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Stevensville
CHS
Buck
Arizona
Lcenses
Alvin Cook
Godfried
Main Street
Second
Fourth Streets
Cook
James Wasson
Floyd Moore
Slocum
W. H. Mice
Bustard
Alderman Dowling
Dowling
Baptist
Methodist South
Tion
Hamilton
Engraved Cards and Invitations Style Tour at Standard Office
Visit the Standard office to view various engraved card and invitation styles. The display showcases different fonts, borders, and finishes for formal stationery.
Butte Did Not Arrive For Missoula Game Hope Derailed
Missoula crowds awaited the Butte reduction Works team on the excursion train but the Butte party failed to appear. Transportation issues led to the game being called off for Butte though a Fort Missoula and Athletics clash proceeded. Fort Missoula plans a Helena trip in August for games with Port Harrison and Fort Assinni boine.
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Missoula
Butte Reduction Works
the Leiser
Butte
Hutte
Butte Mayers
Fort Missoula
Helena
Port Harrison
Fort Assinniboine
Wort Misaouli
Surprise Party Delights Bonner Residents
Missoula residents hosted a pleasant surprise party for Mrs. McCormick at the McCormick home in Bonner last Wednesday afternoon. Four tables of ecards were played with Mrs. McCormick winning first prize. Mr. McCormick also joined the fun. A luncheon under the trees followed, with attendees from Missoula and Bonner presenting painted dishes as prizes.
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Missoula
John Metor
Mick
Stranger on Rails Stirs Missoula. Sheriff Recovers Local Man
In Missoula on July 19 a deranged stranger named James Hamilton from New York caused a stir at Carlan Station. Sheriff Thompson pursued with the excursion train and returned the man to town on No. 1 after finding him on the tracks. He spoke of shakes birds and stars fastening to his vest buttons and did not resist the arrest.
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Missoula
C Carlan
Here
New York
Wrathful Uraga tale of Draga and Nicolas in Belgrade
The Paris Figaro prints three letters revealing the Serb queen Draga resisting Nicolas marriage to a French woman. Nicolas pleads consent, Volka confirms queen’s anger, and Nicodie demands resignation as family tensions culminate near the murder date.
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Draga
Paris Figaro
Nicolas
Nicodie
Brussels
Creusot
Havre
Mlle. de Op
Volka
Belgrade
Votka
Monsieur le Heutenant
Volki
Frouditch
Liouba Girkowiteh
Vola Velkevite
Dragad
Delorade
Alexander
Nicolas Ma
Manette
Louniewitza
Missoula Mayors Stand Firm Over Pavilion Entrance Fight
Mayors of Missoula and the park committee barred Sunday crowds from entering the pavilion from Greenough Park. Wolcott and Lewis cut city fence at 3 am, were arrested for destroying city property, and plan civil action as wire and barbed barriers deter access.
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Missoula
Smith
Park Committee
Greenough Park
Wolcott & Lewis
Lewis
Rowe
Ed Martin
Wis
Aspute
Wolestt & Lewis
Dog Shot After Alleged Bite in Missoula Alley
In Missoula on July 19 a 800 pound dog owned by Blanche Wilson was shot by Hawkshaw the detective after the animal allegedly bit him on the hand. Wilson, a known variety act in Nome, mourned the loss and vowed to confront Hawkshaw, while the detective said the dog had bitten several people and posed a public safety risk.
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Missoula
Paradise Alley
Frank Hontoon
Hawkshaw
Higgins Avenue
Blanche Wilson
The
Gem
Huntoon
Louvre
Hontoon
Parsons’ Hospital
Wilson
Thiwson
Ames
Observation on Gold Formation Through Ages
A Chicago Chronicle piece discusses gold growth over time. It notes gold can form in wood and rocks when exposed to water and chemical actions. The article mentions Comstock specimens showing gold in joints and pores, and suggests electrochemical and percolating waters drive nugget growth.
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Chicago Chronicle
California State Mining Bureau
Comstock
The Man With a Chip on His Shoulder
A column urges social censure of quarrelsome, irritable men and similar women. It argues such people bring trouble on themselves and others, suggesting stern parental discipline as a remedy and citing a mother’s tale of a child craving a whipping. Also notes home grown berries at P M Reilly’s.
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San Francisco
Gravess
Lion Fleeing Rider Ends Night Ride on Mashonaland Road
A cyclist on a moonlit Mashonaland road is stalked by a lion in pursuit. He shines his headlight in the predator’s face, startling the beast, which then retreats, allowing the rider to pedal back toward civilization with renewed strength.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Mashonaland
Fle
Mark Twain
Ravalli Hotel Excursion Offer to Hamilton Montana
Modern hotel comforts plus a four day excursion option to Hamilton. Round trip tickets from Butte to Ravalli include one week stay with two lodgings and four meals, starting Saturday returning Monday morning for ten dollars. Tickets sold at Northern Pacific and B A P B offices. Address James Grisenthwait resident manager Ravalli Hamilton Montana.
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Butte
Delong
Ana
James Grisenthwait
Ravaili
Hamilton, Mont
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Otto Quast
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T. H. Cahoon
J. A. Wade
John
Murdoch
McBride
W. W. McConnell
Lucky
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Butte and
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Tneer
Mireoula
Brunswick Hotel
Heckler
Missoula, Mont
ROG
DiMeult
Ing
Bonner
Uraga
Servian
Medas
Standard Office
R. Gwinn
Horatius
Blanche
P.M. Reilly's
Oliver
Piona
Buffalo Pitts
Planet
Deering
Winona
Rushford
Copper Mining Co. Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Montana
First National Bank
J. M. Keith
John C. Lehson
J. H. T. Ryman
First National Bank of
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A. G
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M. Keith
R. A. Eddy
T. L. Greenough
A. G. England
A. H. McLeod
John M. Keit
Mann All
Mamilton
Mout
Tmos
Gulden
Hammond
Ite
Great Western
Paris
PY Wine CO
Rheines
Netme
Board of Trustees
Seriool District
Missoula County
Mont
Sa Id Bond
Hid
Aterest
Jocllin L. Sloane
Chateman
Keith
A. J. Stone
Charles Hollingsworth
D. K. Brook
A. L. Duncan
BIG Blackfoot Milling CO
Banner
Toole Avenue
Bonner, Mont
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