Observations by the Way Judge revises views on the negro question
Missoula July 20 Judge Webster on a summer trip to Connecticut recounts how encountering a Pullman car porter shifts his stance on mob violence against Black people. He now contends some lynchings could be tied to porters, tempering harsh judgment of the attackers. The piece also notes his fishing nostalgia, a fire scene comic, visits by locals like Major Catlin to Anaconda, and local park hopes along the Rattlesnake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Judge Webster
Connecticut
East
John H. Catlin
Anaconda
Major Catlin
Warm Springs
Deer Lodge
C. A. Barnes
Promising Crescent Gold Mines in Granite County
Crescent Gold Mining company of Ann Arbor operates at the Stony and Rock creeks junction in Granite County Montana. J H Hand reports ore yielding about 35 dollars in gold and a tunnel depth of 400 feet with plans to reach 1800 feet while evaluating the St Clair process for ore reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Crescent Gold Mining Company
Ann Arbor
Stony
Rock Creeks
Granite County
J. H. Hand
Drummond
Hand
St. Clair
Ite
Visiting His Family and Missouri Letter From Taylors
Flowers writes to the Standard from Taylors in Missouri in mid July. The dispatch mentions family visits and local notes, reflecting personal correspondence and regional context amid broader events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
FE. Flowers
Standard
Taylors
Travel plans of Montana bound shoe man Mr Flowers
Ville North Carolina reports Mr Flowers enjoying a pleasant family visit and planning to remain until next month before traveling to a St. Louis shoe manufactory. His territory includes Montana Washington and California and he expects to reach Missoula in September.
Rancher in Trouble After Forest Fire Fight
William Lintner of Marshall Creek near Bonner was arrested after a forest fire started by him led to a fight with neighbor John Summers. Lintner pled guilty in court to a separate assault charge, fined $5 and costs, and is on $100 bail on the fire charge. Summers posted $100 bail for the arson allegation. Lintner claimed ashes from a cook stove caused the fire. Summers disputes the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
William Lintner
Marshall Creek
Bonner
Lintner
John Summers
Summers
W. A. Houtehens
Woodmen matinee features at Gem theater Sunday
Missoury July 20 report says Gem theater hosts a renovated matinee with Leona Love Babe Mohring Ray Southard Thelma Wheeler and the Carroll wire act. The program promises up to date feats and new scenery for Sunday afternoon.
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Gem Theater
Leona Love
Babe Mohring
Ray Southard
Thelma Wheeler
Carroll
Edwin Lindsley Back at Work After Arm Injury
Edwin Lindsley the Missoula druggist injured in a fall a few days ago returned to work today for the first time since the accident. The arm is not badly injured and he expects to be at his shop after tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Edwin Lindsley
Missoula Issues Two Marriage Licenses Today
In Missoula on July 2 the district court clerk issued two marriage licenses. The pairs are John Anderson with Margaret Nordstrom and Livery M Tra som with Miss Gertrude Underwood, both couples residing in Missoula. Call the Standard office for 4 year subscription premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
John Anderson
Margaret Nordstrom
Livery M. Trasom
Gertrude Underwood
Miss Callahan Denies Marriage Report in Standard
Miss Jane Callahan visited the Standard office and denied a report published this week claiming her marriage to Mr Bates the engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Jane Callahan
Standard
Bates
In Memoriam for Mrs. Wm Hughes and Family
The Hughes family thanks friends for help and sympathy after the death of husband and father. Globe store extends a 25 percent discount on men's trousers as a special acknowledgment of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. Hughes
Globe Store
Yerrick Rejects All Bids for Cedar and Stevens Building
Missoula July 2 W H Yerrick opened bids for a new building at Cedar and Stevens and rejected all bids. He may continue construction by day labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
W. H. Yerrick
Cedar and
Stevens Streets
Free trial packages offered by State Medical Institute
Men suffering from what the institute calls men’s weakness may request a free trial package by writing the State Medical Institute at 638 Elektron building Ft. Wayne Indiana. The letters promise home treatment, discreet packaging, and no restrictions on who may apply, claiming success in curing various ailments linked to youthful excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Medical Institute
Elektron
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Institute
Dr. Bennett Electric Belt Co
Union Building
Denver
Colo F
License Fees Force Ice Cream Social Down for Good Templars
In Missoula on July 20 the Independent Order of Good Templars canceled an ice cream social after City Treasurer Lister required a $50 license. He said the city ordinance bans socials and lemonade stands without the fee except for charity or religious uses, a rule meant to protect street vendors. The promoters, frustrated, removed decorations and will not hold the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Order of Good Templars
Higgins Block
Lister
Good Templars
Farmer Wanted at Flathead Reservation Farm Center
Missoula July 20 Postmaster Keep reports a Washington civil service exam for a Farmer position will be held July 23 in Missoula. The test, modeled on Carrier exams, will occur at 9 am in the usual place with several applicants. The best candidate would oversee farming on Indian reservations, likely the Flathead reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Keep
Proctor
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Missoule
Flathead
Bitter Root ditch water injunction restrains Patton
Missoula July 20 Attorney H L Myers of Hamilton secured an injunction from Judge Webster against T Patton of Grantsdale to stop diverting water from the Bitter Root stock farm ditch. About 3000 inches of water are involved and Patton is accused of turning the flow away from the main ditch near Grantsdale. The injunction takes effect immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
H. L. Myers
Hamilton
Bitter Root
T. Patton
Grantsdale
Patton
Webster
Illness Recovery and Water Main Repair in Missoula
Christ Schimmel recovered from sunstroke at the brickyard in South Missoula where he was overcome by heat. A water company crew repaired a broken main on the island west of Higgins avenue bridge. water resumed flowing today after the leak was halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Christ Schimmel
Schimmel
South Missoula
Higgins Avenue Bridge
MISSOULA NOTES TAKE STOCK OF LOCAL ROSTER
W J Stephens departs for Bailee City Idaho and George A Cook returns from Butte on business. St Omer's commandery to meet Monday evening. John B Henley files timber and stone entry on Lolo. John Crombe in city on mining business. Browne and Stephens at Wallace district mines. Assistant sheriff arrives at John Kendall home. Hospitalized Mrs A D Gillis of Philipsburg for operation. M B E Doe returns to Philipsburg drugstore after Seattle visit. Mrs Slowen visiting from eastern state. Dr Rockman operates on Mrs Haynes of Jocko at Sistere hospital. Mrs Haynes formerly Miss Emily Strong. Mrs Tyler B Thompson and Mrs Tyler Worden return from Yellowstone visit. Eastbound freights dragging passenger coaches to Butte for Sunday excursion. President Craig of the university.
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W. J. Stephens
Bailee City
Idaho
George A. Cook
Butte
St. Omer's Commandery
John B. Henley
Lolo
John Crombe
A. B. Browne
J. W. Stephens
Wallace District
John Kendall
A. D. Gillis
Philipsburg
M. BE. Doe
Seattle
Mre. Slowen
Northern Pacific
Arlee
Rockman
Haynes
Jocko
Sistere’ Hospital
Emily Strong
Tyler B. Thompson
Tyler Worden
Yellowstone National Park
Notable Movements and Filings Across Montana Rail Zones
Judge William Ewing traveled to Helena with a crowd at the depot while community figures noted the poor farm's good condition with few patients. Homestead filings by Currens, Bunn, and Smith were recorded, and Hammond plus his wife left for Philipsburg to pursue a grocery venture. Deputy Marshal Gage closed timber indictments in the district before heading to Helena.
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Philipsburg
Deer Lodge
William Ewing
Christian Scientist
Helena
F. A. Mix
William Currens
John Henry Bunn
John A. Smith
Stevensville
United States Land Office
Hammond
United States
Marshal Gage
McLaughlin Leaves Western Lumber. McConnell Named Successor
Missoula reports official confirmation that H. W. McLaughlin is no longer manager of Western Lumber, W. A. Clark's organization. A. W. McConnell of Butte is named his successor, having already been in charge for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
H. W. McLaughlin
Western Lumber Company
W. A. Clark
A. W. McConnell
Butte
McConnell
McLaughlin
Hamilton Happenings in the Bitter Root Valley
A roundup from Hamilton Montana July 20 notes visits by Payne of Virginia and J J Crutchfield, Miss Sheila Mallory, and Mrs Kendall and Mr Talbot from Missoula. Local business moves include a temperance billiard hall proposal and P H Cone brick kiln. Also reported: quarantine for scarlet fever at the Hart addition and the Hamilton baseball game at Victor tomorrow.
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Mesdames W. J. Kendall
George ‘Talbot
Missoula
Shannon
Willis Broadbent
Hamilton
Second Street
A. F. Hobbs
Granville Stuart
Mise Knudtson
Butte
Grantsdale
Brown
H. 8. Hopka
Diamondville
Wyo
Dudley
Hope
Idaho
Ellis Weatherford
Hart Addition
Victor
A. Patton
Fulton
H. L. Myers
E. A. Myers
P. H. Cone
A. C. M. Company
Mary A. Sherrill
W. Scott Sherrill
Herbert Brethour
Canada
J. W. Dezell
Anaconda
Robbins
R.S. Mitchell
Northern Pacific
Than Mitchell
Miser
Sadie Catlin
Dr. Haggard
J. R. Rawlins
Wiles Springs
Walter, Pell
J. F. Borough
Amos Buck Mercantile Company
Stevensville
George W. Dickinson
John McGrath
Darby
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America
Lee
Tercantile Co
Ilissoula
KoRn Ewelry
Missoula, Mont
Fox
Union Market
Dungan
Ist
Nat. Bk
McBride's
Bishop & Kern
McCullough
Henry Buckhouse
Houtehens
Bucckhouse
Howard
Pulliam Bros
R. Gwinn
A. B. Robinson, J. D
C. M
Templars
Rankin House
P. M. Reilly & Co, the Grocers
McBride
Missoula Notes
Craig
University
Mr. McConnell
Mr. McLaughlin
Hamilton Happenings
Minneapolis
the Great Store
Donaldson
Bennett
OR. Bennett
Krause
Sore Orere
Smith Dri TG CO
Smith & Simons
A. Boschee
Boaschee
Smith Drug Company
Paradise Hot Springs
Plains
Kates
M.bh. Quinn
H. L. Braun & CO
Chas. Emsley Scientific and Decorative Taxidermy
Src
West Front
Carten
Prop
Deering
Anaconda Copper Mining Go
Mercantile Department
Mont
First National Bank of
A. B. Hammond
A. G
England
A. M. Keith
R. A. Eddy
John M. Keith
T. L. Greenough
A. G. England
Co. M
Estern Montana National Bank
G. A. Wolf John C. Lehson
Cashies
Hayes & Marsh Undertakers
Felipe Stables
West Front Street
A. J. Gibson
Gibson Blk
Attorneys
ATLAW
John M. Evans
Daly Blk
Joyce & Mulroney
Atlaw First National Bank
Missoula, Montana
Kodak Supplies
Kodakery
Smith bin
Georg Pringle
DK. M. Rockman
Goodkind Bros
Tielena
General Distributors
Acme
Twin Cites
Chicago
Onner
Tamarack
BIG Blackfoot Milling CO
Toole Ave
Bonner, Mont
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