Acquittal Shocks Montana Murder Trial at Glendive
Perry Kepler was found not guilty in the Big Dry murder case of R A Ellis. The trial followed a contentious partnership dispute with claims of coercion and a protective diary entry suggesting premeditation. Medical testimony supported self defense theory, and the verdict surprised local observers.
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Glendive
Big Dry
Standard
Perry
Kepler
R. A. Ellis
Perry C. Kepler
Ellis
Drowned man tangled in river crossing cable
Great Falls reports the drowning of J. P. Thompson of the Blackfoot ceded strip during a river crossing in a box attached to a rope cable. The cable broke mid channel and Thompson, entangled by the cable with a severely injured head, was found downstream after a search.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
J. P. Thompson
Thompson
Henkle
Prospector with Montana mine interests remembered
A deceased man known as a prospector owned interests in several mines on the Strip and was well known in Northern Montana.
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Dead Man
Montana
Children’s Day Observed at Great Falls Boston Heights
Great Falls June 14 Children’s Day exercises at the Boston Heights Sunday school featured a program with hymns prayers recitations and readings by Mamie Andrews Florence Poole Sara Hull Agnes Black Eda Miller Mazie Crouse Olivia Mullen Walter Peck Esther Lease Francis Smith and others Rev. F R Ferrand led a five minute address and missionary birthday offerings with congregational benediction.
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Standard
Great Falls
Boston Heights
Mamie Andrews
God
Heaven
Olivia Mullen
Walter Peck
Esther Lease
Little Black Mecesses
Mazie Crouse
Olive Sadler
Francis Smith
Right to Sell Mountain Sheep Parts Upheld
In Bozeman on June 15 Justice McPherson ruled in the state versus August Gottschalck that since scalps heads and horns were in his possession before the game law took effect on March 8 1897 he had a vested right to dispose of them. State Game Warden Scott had obtained Gott schalck’s arrest for selling such parts.
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Standard
Bozeman
August Gottschalck
Scott
Gottschalck
McPherson
McDougall Wins Bevin Gulch Placer Ground in Suit
Virginia City reports jury ruled William J. McDougall rightful owner of valuable placer ground in Bevins gulch after a lengthy trial, awarding $417.12 in damages to McDougall. The district court action was remanded by the supreme court which found a prior $1,800 damages verdict improper.
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The
Standard
Virginia City
William J. McDougall
Bevins Gulch
Aleck McKay
District Court
Supreme Court
Louise Kelley noted Western church figure
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports Mrs Louise Kelley a prominent woman in the Christian church in the West is in.
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the Standard
Helena
Louise Kelley
Christian Church
West
Mrs Kelley Talks on Christian Women Board Work in Montana
Mrs. Kelley, representative of the Christian Women's Board of Missions, spoke at the First Christian church in Helena. She travels to Washington for a state conference, then Oregon and California meetings, reflecting on the board's long history in Montana since 1882 and aid to Helena and Deer Lodge churches.
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Helena
First Christian Church
Montana
Deer Lodge
Attempt to Burn the House Supposedly Foiled by Fearful Incendiary
Helena report details an alleged incendiarism attempt at a woodshed behind 667 Rodney Street. Charles Hageman, a local butcher, discovered oil soaked rags ignited and burning a hole in shed walls before the fire went out. Hageman suspects the arsonist but will not reveal the name.
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The
Standard
Helena
Charles Hageman
Rodney Street
Hageman
Miners Union Day Parade and Games in Pony
Special Correspondence notes Miners' Union Day in Pony with a citywide holiday. About 75 marchers led by the union and fire department, followed by Carpenters and citizens, then an address in Fraternity hall by Rev Crichton and John Miles who traced the Montana union’s 24 year history. Afternoon events included a miners versus Maroons baseball game and a double handed drilling contest won by Duncan team with a 25 inch granite hole in 15 minutes. prize $50.
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Beef Trust
Messrs
Hansen and
Overstreet
Hansen & Tinsley
Overstreet & Beam
Carpenters’ Union
Citizens
Fraternity Hall
R. A. Crichton
John 8. Miles
First Day A Notable Start for Stevensville School
Stevensville June 15 The first day of commencement exercises at the Stevensville training school drew about 500 residents to Horticultural Hall. Rev J P McCarthy of Helena delivered the sermon as visiting clergy and local leaders attended. the opening program impressed the audience and the events continue for two more days.
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Standard
Stevensville
Horticultural Hall
J. P. McCarthy
Helena
Clerev
W. R. Rickman
J. D. Llewellyn
T. W. Flowers
Victor
G. C. Rector
Deer Lodge
B. Tabor
Bozeman
D. B. Prise
Verdict Declares Accidental Death in Fort Benton Wreck
Samuel Ronald, 25, a Great Northern brakeman from Fort Benton, died in a wreck last night. The coroner's jury found accidental death after an inquest. Ronald had worked on the Great Northern and was to join the Great Falls Eagles tonight. Funeral plans await word from relatives.
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Standard
Geat Falls
Fort Benton
Samuel Aw
Ronald
Great Northern
Great Falls Aerie of Eagles
Elk head sale leads to fine for Everett Phillips
Everett Phillips was arrested yesterday and charged with selling elk head scalp and horns to August Gottschalck around October 31. He pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars by Justice of the Peace W Y Smith.
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Bozeman
Everett Phillips
August Gottschalck
Justice of the Peace
W. Y. Smith
Billings Horseman Ships Three Thoroughbreds To Butte Meet
Stewart Polk of Billings sent Charley Lammer Nanon and Ormand G to Butte for the June 21 meeting. The three thoroughbred runners will be entered in the event.
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The
Standard
Billings
Stewart Polk
Butte
Charley Lammer
Nanon
Ormand G
Cattle shipment passes through Great Falls en route to Montana ranges
On June 15 a caravan of 3800 cattle, mainly from Oregon, moved through Great Falls bound for Northern Montana grazing lands. The long drive underscores regional livestock movement and market demand.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Oregon
Montana Ranges
Thomas Sherwood Advocate Mentioned in Special Dispatch
Special Dispatch from Billings reports June 15 mentions Thomas Sherwood in connection with ongoing local affairs.
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the Standard Billings
Thomas Sherwood
Butte Furniture Co Moves to Large Store Front
The Butte Exchange Furniture Co announces relocation to a five story Broadway building formerly Kennedy Furniture Co to expand storage and sales of household goods. Manager J Chauvin promotes special storage rates and full service including packing shipping and exchanges. Cemetery notice requests Mt Moriah lot watering orders via the sexton.
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Butte Exchange Furniture Co
W. Broadway
Kennedy Furniture Co
J. Chauvin
Mt. Moriah
Furnished Rooms Advertised In Butte And Anaconda
Furnished rooms offered at Rick House 1068 W Quartz St with steam heat electric lights free baths and dining room. Mrs Dodge formerly of The Bennett operates Foster block 55 East Park and offers modern conveniences rents. Harr et t House remodeled new management 332 W Main. Strictly modern rooms from 10 dollars. 58 W Park. For Rent furnished front room 310 W Granite. Furnished rooms in Durston block Anaconda.
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Passmore & Co
W. Granite
Butte
Rick
Quartz ST
W. EK. Langdon
Barnard Bik
Granite Butte
Harriett
W. Main
W. Park
Granite
Durston Blk
Anaconda
Bellmont House
Billings Beats Red Lodge In Fairgrounds Game
In Billings the home team won 5 to 2 over Red Lodge at the fairgrounds. Harker pitched well allowing only two hits. Freeman starred in fielding with no errors until the final inning. Andrews and Storey led the visitors’ battery. Red Lodge crowds over 350 attended and a return game is planned in Red Lodge next Sunday with possible excursion train.
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Standard
Billings
Red Lodge
Harker
Freeman
Andrews
Storey
Great Falls Rider Crushed By Horse Accident
Perry Ford a Cascade County resident and J Quesnell employee was saddled with a life threatening injury when the lead horse reared and pulled his mount backward the saddle horn struck his chest and he was rushed to Columbus hospital in an unconscious state hoping for a recovery.
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Ellis
Kepler
Strevell & Porter
C. C. Hurley
T. ¢. Holmes
H. J. Haskell
The
Standard
Great Falll
Perry Ford
J. Quesnell
Cascade County
Ford
Columbus Hospital
Dillon and Beaverhead County News Highlights
George Kunzman and James Estes bought Methodist church lots near the new Metlen block for about 4000 dollars. A two story brick or stone business block is planned for Idaho and Center streets. Matt W. Orr hires Frank Birker for a South Washington street house at about 10000 dollars. Louis Krueger plans action over streams polluted by carcass dumping. Wool shearers report a strong clip likely exceeding 1.5 million pounds.
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Dillon
George Kunzman
James Estes
Methodist Church
D. EF. Metlen
Matt W. Orr
Frank Birker
Washington Street
Louis Krueger
Grasshopper
Ha's at Factory Priess Hats Remodeled
Ha's at Factory Priess Hats Remodeled. Wyromieg Pott reports on changes in production lines and new designs at the Priess Hat Factory. The piece notes remodeling work and shifts in hat styles.
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Ha's
Priess Hats
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S. J. Washington
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Incor, Capital and Su
Gen's
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Minneapolis, Minn
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Nsville Training School
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Girl Wanted
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T. Mln
Nice
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North Dakota
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N. Main
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M. J. Connell Co
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Hennessy’ S
Palace
Conrad Banking Bidg
Great Falls, Mont
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Big 4 Tailoring Co
M. Jennings
Naconna
Eagies
Morley & Thomas CO
West Side
North Side
Mines
South Side
Butterea
N. W
Jackman & Armitage Co
Harbour Bik
Four Mile District
Thomas Foiley
Patrick Birmingham
Bearmouth, Mont
Missoula
Rawall
George F. Brooks
M'seoula
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Bitter Root Valley
Dickinson & Cannon
Care Standard
Miss Turnley
W. Mercury
S. Main
EF. F. Park St
Oechsli
W. Park, Buttes
Park St
F. KE. McNamara
Northwestern Trunk Factory
Main St
Montana Transfer CO
P. O
W.W. J. Christie
Megr
Porphyry
S. Main St
Cook
Apply American Home Co
Pacific Coast Iron & Metal Co
Stevens
Corner Park
Maylaybourn
Dora Bik
Oxford
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St. Butte
E. Park Ave
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Elm
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Sherman
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Owsley Bik
Montana St
Locust St
S. Excelsior
Idaho
Utah Avenue
S. Jackson, Butte
A. Birthright
W. Badwy
Nine Mile House
Charles Asplund
Centennial Brewery
Colorado ST
California Avenue
Leart St
Walkerville
Standard Office
W. George & Co
East Mercury
Bute
E. Edwy
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Mra. O. J. Dial
W. Edwy
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Plymouth Rocks
Smith
Inquire Montane Liquor Co
R. Butter
South Butte
I. F Kirby
Park
Ed Lannen
Bearmonth
Granite County
Kimball
Otto Waldeck
Rambler Bicycle
Bond Rhue
Delaware Ave
Dakota Street
Bearmouth
Equine Record Co, Incorporated
New York
Red Lodge Mont
E. J. McLean
Red Lodge, Mort
BE. Commercial Ave
Anaconda, Mont
Garnett
Butte Chattel Mortgage Co
Montana Chattel Mortgage Co
Clark Bldg
Davenport & Kimball
Jackman & Arm.tage Co
Harbor Block
Main and
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M. E. Mayer
Assater
McClure Bros
Reliable Assay
George H. Lee
John R. Bapty
Hamilton St
Thos. Bugg
C. H. Rowan
North
Milwaukee, Wis
DR. Blackburn
Shodal Bidg
W. Park St
Pees
W. Fark
Withington
Palmist
Washington
And
Butte Post Office
DR. Calder-Rutledge
Colorado
Mazil
L. Dure
West Park
Phone SF
Ference
Satisfaction Antech
M. Poumie
T. A
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Hirbour
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