Yellowstone Kelly horse thief tale recalled in town
A lengthy reminiscence recounts Yellowstone Kelly, a Montana horse thief once captured near Helena and jailed in Virginia City. It details Edsall and Farrell’s pursuit, a jail escape, Kelly’s manipulation of a Meadow Creek schoolteacher and the loss of a mare to his flight, with a legacy of cautionary lore in Madison Valley.
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Nate
Helena
Jack Edeal
Madison County
Brew
Benton Road
Ranall
Tom Farrell
Madigan County
Jim
Virginia City
Montana
Bert Avery
Pony
Bob Conway
Reno
Nev
Missouri River
Black Cat
Conway
Utah
Yellowstone
Kelly
Edsall
Farrell
Monahan Not Pived and Fine Recount in Local Note
A disputed Saturday case involving Bart L. Monahan alleged he faced a $12 fine by Judge McGowan for operating a brokerage business without a license. The matter reportedly ended without police involvement and no fine was levied, with reference to a local transport advert in Oregon Short Line timetables and rail notices.
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Bart L. Monahan
McGowan
Monahan
Orton Nros
North Maly Street
Bozeman Woman-Scare Suspect Arrest Reported
Dispatch from Bozeman reports a suspect named Jack in Bamerettin allegedly faced a charge after an incident last evening. Details are unclear in the fragment, but authorities reference a special dispatch to the Standard.
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Bozeman
Jwon-V
Bamerettin
Assault Report From Odd Scene Near Belsrads
A man named Aravathy allegedly shot at a Taneh belonging to the Ellesey Sheplers near Belsrads after a grievance. The incident occurred during late hours and involved gunfire. Authorities are investigating the motive and outcome.
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Assaiult
Taneh
Ellesey Sheplers
Belsrads
Aravathy
Hem
Is Back From Europe Will Preach About It
Rev Baward Oliver presided at a prayer service in Butte yesterday. Mr. Tuburn returned Friday after a stay in Europe and Paria where his son Arthur was placed in charge of a teacher of music. He plans a series of sermons next Sunday based on impressions from foreign parts.
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Baward Oliver ‘Tipurn
BhaTtrhdgs Memorial Chrlan Church
Gaung
Burn
Butte
Europe
Paria
Arthur
Cherge
Muir
Jyondon
Tour
German Societies Picnic Sets Out From Glen Station
The United German societies of Bytle and vicinity plan a picnic at Reinici Tanch near Glen Station on the Oregon Ghost Line next Sunday afternoon and evening. A special train leaves the lower depot at 8 o'clock. Events include fat and lean races, children races, three legged races, and other specials with dancing, fishing, and a good time for all.
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Reinici Tanch
Glen Station
Oeregon
Lean Meeres
Jean
Shearers in Committee Work Hard on a Sunday
Members of the Sheen Shearers' Union of America, in an initial session, devoted Sunday to committee work. Two conferences were held with reports expected before this morning's meeting. The delegates, from across Western wool states, plan several days more of focused effort in town.
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Shearere
Cartle
Prevent Forrest Jas
West
Woal Growfik
Amer
Fea
Butte Pioneer E J Hogan Dies Near Sheridan At 68
Word reached Butte that E J Hogan a Civil War veteran and pioneer died in Sheridan on Saturday night of heart trouble at age 68. He arrived in Butte in 1876 worked as an engineer and miner and later at the Gagnon shop before moving to a ranch near Sheridan four years ago. He left two sons Charles Hogan and George Mogan and a daughter Mrs Clara Rummars of Butte. His wife preceded him. Funeral arrangements were not yet made.
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E. J. Hogan
Sheridan
Mr. Hogan
Pennsylvania
Gagnon
Charles Hogan
George Mogan
MM Clara Rummars
Plas Butte
Great reduction for a few days on children's cent
East Granite Butte Chicago July 21 Eugene W Chatten the candidate for the presidency the prohibition party will he formally petitioned of his nomination in this city Aug 1 This was decided today.
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East
Butte
Chicago
Juir
Eugene W. Chat En
Prohibition Party
Lane funeral marks end of era with Old-Timers present
The funeral for Bendy Lane, a pioneer figure in Pony and Madison County, drew many old friends to Mt. Alomah Cemetery. Recollections of Lane’s 1877 ride with Pony volunteers against Nez Perces bands and the lost horse raid near West Fork Madison highlight his long life.
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Mt. Alomah
Pioneer
Lane
Woz Perces
Montana
Pony
Madison County
Jay Paul
Gandy
Madison Valley
Joseph
Old Quarry
Paul
Tane
Stdid
West Ork
Snandy
Ward Sparrow
West Fork
Madison
Sparrow Roy
Henry Lake
Howard
Twin Bridges Notes Special Dispatch
July 2 Twin Bridges notes report alfalfa culling nearly done hay quality good haying late grain crops strong despite late spring. drought not severe. water ample. Local contractor fired over work on building. brick work progressing slowly due to wet weather. A buyer in Blain reports selling 33,000 pounds of oats at 10 cents. purchaser’s name not disclosed.
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Stananra
Thorn
Vega
McVouith
Dnba
Hue
McDonnald
GC Tool Nak
Christopher Mauer
Blalna
Hava
Dillen
Democratic Hopefuls Spill Over In 1900 Silver Bow Politics
The piece outlines several potential candidates for local and state offices in Silver Bow and Butte. It highlights Goodwin as a possible mayoral hopeful, notes Joseph Jackson and Pat Heaney as possibles for railroad commissioner, and lists bids for county commissioner coroner sheriff and other posts. The tone resembles bustling political rumor before a spring 1900 party convention.
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Gossin
Joseph BR. Jackson
Jackson
Butte
Warriman
Pat Heaney
Silver Bow
Qua
Jack Layton
Tohn G. Holland
P. J. Brophy
Hull Is Nominated in Seventh Iowa District
Des Moines July 26 Captain Hull secured the Republican nomination in the Seventh Iowa district after a lengthy contest with Judge F. Prouty. Hull won by a narrow majority of a few votes.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Judge F. Prouty
Tant. Z. xX. T. Hull
Captain Hull
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