Forest fire peril in Western Montana endangers timber wealth
Missoula Montana July 27 reports forests in western Montana hold major revenue value and must be protected from fires. Rangers are praised for preventing many fires but do not deny fires start as result of careless campers and Indians. Public safety measures and campfire rules are stressed with local sermon and church notices included.
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Missoula
Montana
Forest Rangers
Swan River
Reds
Tmber
Orchard Homes plat sold. Cobban & Dinsmore expand acreage
The Orchard Homes plat of 820 acres has been sold. Cobban & Dinsmore purchase 240 additional acres adjoining the Orchard Homes addition, platting them into five and ten acre tracts for sale on the same terms as the first sale. Great opportunity for a comfortable farm home. write for terms and pamphlet from Cobban & Dinsmore, Missoula, Montana.
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Orchard Homes
Cobban & Dinsmore
Missoula
Mont
Grasshoppers Devour Fishing Gear in Missoula Tale
George Potts reports a fishing trip near Missoula July 27 ended with grasshoppers swarming his rod. The insects gnawed the varnish and silk on his pole and even preferred the red wrap over abundant green material, leaving him amused by the unusual appetite.
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Missoula
George Potts
First cattle shipment arrives in Missoula from Minnesota
Smith and Simons druggists report the first cattle shipment to Missoula from Minnesota arriving today. Heat has devastated Minnesota ranges, forcing owners to move cattle or sell. The cattle are in good condition and will be turned onto Montana ranges.
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Missoula
Minnesota
Montana
Man Dodging Jury Delivers Fire Insurance Notice
The missive notes a sheriff pursuit of jurors in Missoula during July 27 amid flood of special venires. It suggests town residents not yet called face limited time to flee, while those in the woods expect no extra venire to reach them.
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Missoula
Florence Back Prom Highlights in Missoula Visit
F A Mix, manager of the poor farm, and his wife have returned from a two months visit to their old home in the East. Mix reports a splendid time and says old friends were glad to see them. They found hot weather in the East and crops ruined in portions of the region.
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Missoula
F. A. Mix
Poly
Ies
Mix
Missoula Freight Shipments Increase Strain Depot
Heavy shipments out of Missoula this week clog the shipping platform as goods pile at the station. The city’s role as a supply point grows each month and the freight depot must expand urgently to handle increased quarters.
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Missoula
For Sale Cheap Three and Five Room Houses
John Lundgren advertises affordable three room and five room houses for sale. Personal contact details are not provided beyond the seller’s name.
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John Lundgren
Sunday services scheduled at Missoula churches
Bundaw See Missoula lists Sunday services at local churches. At the Methodist church preaching at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. class meeting at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 12 1 p.m., with further details incomplete.
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C. H. Linley
Congregational Church
South Missoula
Ae A. Barnes
Plymouth Chapel
Typhoid Fever Patients and Illness Reported in Missoula Hospital
Hospital notes from Missoula list several typhoid fever cases including W. J. Ball of Bonita and William Graham of Bonita. H. J. Bradley and Oscar Larson are noted ill but improving. Andrew Kennedy of Iron Mountain and Peter McGerry of Bonita are among patients, with Thomas Ryan moving to county care after a leg injury from a derrick incident at Deschamps ranch. Ryan’s injury is cited as a cause for concern.
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Missoula
W. J. Ball
Bonita
H. J. Bradley
Andrew Kennedy
Iron Mountain
Thomas Ryan
Ryan
Deschamps Ranch
Grassy Valley
William Graham
Oscar Larson
Peter McGerry
Best fishing tackle at Peirces Where Is He At
Missoula July 27 The Pulley and Ludwick shoe case loses attention after the firm members leave jail. Their stock once sold to Jir W Schilling was tied up by the sheriff and moved to cold storage. Schilling wonders where he stands as the stock remains under sheriff control. He faces a potential suit as he tries to recover his cash and stock. Citizens are warned to repair old shoes while this drags through court.
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Missoula
Jir. W. Schilling
Schilling
Pulley & Ludwick
Myrtle Leach Located in Spokane After Montana Theft Case
Myrtle Leach, wanted for rolling a sheepherder for 3500, was found in Spokane and taken into custody with a male companion. Sheriff Curran will travel to Helena to obtain requisition papers before county attorney decision. A trial today may deter grafting, though new grafters have arrived from the West. Church ladies thanked supporters of the Merchants' Phantasma.
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Missoula
Myrtle Leach
Spokane
Montana
Curran
Helena
Leach
Vaughn
Property Deed Filings Reported in Missoula
Records show several warranty deeds filed with the clerk and recorder. W D Crosby and wife transfer lot 4 block 41 Knowles addition to Lillian M Cunningham for 1590 dollars. Sofas T Press and Maria Press deed to Joseph John Boyce lot 1/2 block 76 Urlin's addition for 950 dollars. John Miller and others transfer five feet of east side of lot ? block 76 Urlin's addition to Joseph J Boyce for 40 dollars.
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Missoula
W. D Crosby
Lillian M. Cunningham
Knowles
T. Press
Maria Press
Joseph John Boyce
Urlin
John Miller
Joseph J. Boyce
Hydrants Limited to Watering Lawns in Missoula
During the dry season hydrants may not be used for sprinkling streets or sidewalks. Hydrants are restricted to irrigation of lawns gardens and trees. Noncompliance will lead to water shut off by The Missoula Water Co.
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THE
Missoula Water CO
Missoula Plans for Higgins Avenue Improvement
Missoula July 27 street and alley committee outlines improvement plans. A new surface will be laid on portions of Higgins avenue once a heavy roller is procured. The avenue endures weather well and will be as near perfect as possible once the roller arrives.
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Missoula
Higgins Avenue
Excellent bread at Rosendorf's
Butte and Anaconda visitors to the Bitter Root have increased this week. Every train has carried a notable delegation seeking to escape city discomforts and find rest in the green valley where fish reportedly surface when whistled at.
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Missoula
Butte and Anaconda
Bitter Root
Dearing's Binder Twine and Local Golf Club Organized
Local golf experts met tonight and organized for the establishment of Maks and the introduction of the game here. The meeting at Wilswe Club in Missoula on July 27 set plans for a formal golf club and ongoing development of the sport locally.
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Missoula
Maks
Desperate Cutting Affray in Missoula Between Lumbermen
In Missoula two lumbermen, Jack Conley and John Bowen, stayed at Bill Gerrity's lodgings in Lothrop. Bowen was stabbed multiple times and his finger and thumb nearly chewed off. Gerrity fired at Conley but missed. Bowen tended wounds. Conley fled and returned to break in. No arrests reported.
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Missoula
Lothrop
Jack Conley
John Bowen
Bill Gerrity
Gerrity
Bowen
Conley
District Court at Missoula Delivers Mixed Rulings
In Missoula district court Gene Vaughn faces trial for alleged visitor robbery after earlier bail jumping. The court heard Epperson cases, allowed amendments in Fordham v Northern Pacific, and dismissed Shaw v Stairs as settled. Jurors for Fordham and similar matters were discharged. Vaughn case featured Goblett’s testimony and cross examination by Hall. Lolo Hot Springs advertised with low rates.
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Missoula
Gene” Vaughn
Gene
Spokane
Curran
Epperson
Eepperson
Fordham
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Shaw Vs. Stairs
Broadbent
von Bestenbostel
Smith
Schreiber
Wagner
Northern Pacific Company
Cole Manufacturing Company
Morten Et al
State
Gene Vaughn
Goblett
Miss Vaughn
Hall
Missoula Assessor Totals Read Over Much Value in County
Missoula county completes the assessment list showing grain land 900 acres valued 15502 hay land 1260 acres valued 14400 grazing land 7716 acres valued 13252 timber land 125494 acres valued 609487 total real property 588,874 personal property 637,331 and a total subsequent assessment 1,516,205. With railways fixed last year, total assessment this year reaches 7,750,000 a gain of 275,000 over the prior year. Dealers Organised in Hamilton as RaValli County liquor dealers form a county association with J J Fitzgibbons as president and W P O'Brien as vice president.
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Missoula
Missoula County
Prescott
Hamilton
Ra- Valli County
Fponger’s Hall
J. J. Fitzgibbons
W. P. O’brien
Tom J. Burns
Louis Peterson
John Bloor
Silver Bow County Association
Hamilton Happenings and Local Prospects Update
Mr and Mrs D J Donohue spent Wednesday in Missoula exploring the DP J Donohue company new business house due to open in September and seeking a residence in the Garden City. Mr and Mrs John Dowling of Stevensville welcome a new son. Six Franklin and G W Samuels of Stevensville seek mining prospects in Mineral Hill south of Hamilton. Mrs Mart Blocum of Stevensville was summoned to Spokane after her son John injured his foot when a gun discharged. He avoided blood poisoning and will soon be out on crutches. Young Slocum served with Troop F Grigsbys cavalry at Chickamauga. J J Brooks and wife of Butte are ...
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D. J. Donohue
Missoula
DP. J
Stevensville
Hamilton
Mart Blocum
Stevenville
Spokane
John
Jeller
Young Slocum
Grigsby
Chickamauga
J. J. Brooks
Butte
Hamilton City Scenes and Visitors Highlight Local Life
The Hamilton column notes Rev Father Carroll scheduling Catholic services on Aug 5 in Hamilton. J J Southwick builds an 18 room flat on South Second for housekeeping guests. J R Rawlins sells Caption the bay gelding to Sheriff Regan for 1000 dollars. Notable visitors include Samuel J Davis and W A Mentrum from Missoula, FE Hill and Mrs Porter from Butte, and Frank Mehargue from Anaconda with family. A baseball game to be played next Sunday, managers Bulloch and Romney to captain, with a keg at stake. Local paper advocate Cc H Edwards promotion and several regional visitors enjoy Bitter Root valley hospitality.
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Hamilton
Father Carroll
J. J. Southwick
South Second Street
McGinty
J. R. Rawlins
Sheriff Regan
Silver Bow
Robert McGregor
Samuel J. Davis
New York
W. A. Mentrum
Mentrum-Briges Company
Missoula
FE. W. Hill
George Porter
Harris
Butte
Corvallis
Mehargue
Ravalli
Montana
Alice
Anaconda
Frank Bulloch
Miles Romney
Cc. H. Edwards
P. H. Regan
Regan
Kate Murphy
Thomas Woolegan
John Murphy
James Hodgens, Jr
J. O. Hodgens
Kenneth Rogs
P. S&s Campbell
Campbell
FE. C. Smatley
Llovad
Stevensville
Fd Simnith
Fitzgerald
Totman
Lumber Department
A.I. M
W. ¢. Austin
Mary G. McCabe
Evans
Meloy
Wisconsin
Katie Maley
Copper City
Charles Donovan
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Western
Gtandard
Opposte St Ofice
Missoula, Mergant
Ompa
Medlicott
Issoula Se Mercantile Co
Missoula, Mont
Kohn Jewelry Company Opticians and Jewelers
Sam
Morgan & Co
Smith & Simons, Druggists
Hirst Shipment
Fire Insurance, Smith
Higgins Bik
Florence
Riley
Painiess
Fliggins Block
Bundaw
Hospital Notes
Peirce’s
Frulte
Stevens & Co
Asiius
Christian Church
Rosendorf's
Dearing
Lister's
Singer Sewing Machine Office
W. Main
Cool
District Court
Lolo Hot Springs
McBride
Murphy & Worden
Big Blackfoot Milling Co
Bonner, Mon
Goodkind Bros
Helena, Mont
Amsterdam
Anaconda Copper Mining
Hamilton, Montana
Aaas
Just
California
Greenhood Imrus
Joun Hares
Coas
Massa
Hayes & Marsh
West Front St
Catlin
F. W. Morris
Puove
E. Maia
Phourtilsu
Northern Pacific
J. W. Mehargue
First National Bank of Missouri
A. B. Hammond
A. G. England
J. M. Keith
Cashier
R. A. Eddy
T. L. Greenough
0. G. England
C. M. McLeod
John M. Keith
G. A. Wolf
Charlies Otto
Eee
Ceee
Eees
J. H. T. Ryman
Lewis den & Co
Higgins Ave
Costa
Union Market
John R. Daily
DR. Jos. Ocettinger
Northwestern University Dental School
American College of Dental Surgery
Daly Block
Charles Emsley
Stoddard & Ross
Gilbert Rhodes
Front St
Missoua
A. J. Gibson
Pen Eist
N. Coulombe
Missouli, Mont
Paul and
Ribks
Gentile
Rankin
East Front
P. Smith
Ieeeee
George Pringle
F. M. Ingalls
First National Bank Bik
Shooting Gallery
P. Hi. Kelley
W. Front
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