Missoula Prepares Big Fourth Celebration and Water Plans
Missoula residents anticipate a grand Fourth of July with expert pyrotechnics and a top tier drilling contest. Officials also discuss water storage by reservoirs across Bitter Root basins to secure year round irrigation and prevent shortages. A south side resident urges street improvements while warned gypsies traveling to Garrigan are considered a threat by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler B. Thompson
Missoula
Sam
Bitter Root
Read develops a premier Bitter Root ranch near Riverside
J Q Read of the Rankin hotel in Missoula is shaping one of the valley’s finest ranches near Riverside. He adds a new barn and modern residence, a gravel drive, a water system, and orchard and dairy production for the hotel, aiming for a premier local estate. Call at the Standard office to see yearly subscription premiums.
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McCasey
Hamilton
Msoula
Missoula
Bishop & Spt. KK
Aguinaldo a Bicyclist
A former volunteer recalls Agus with Philippine insurgent leader Aguinaldo riding a high geared American bicycle in Hong Kong. He says Aguinaldo enjoyed spins along fashionable avenues and was usually with his secretary Lopez who later went to Canada. The interview appears in Missoula on June 18.
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Missoula
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Islands
Hongkong
Lopez
Canada
Harry Edwards
Graceful rider det vist and a war era bicycle tale
The report recalls det vist a skilled rider who often overtook others on avenues and rarely failed. He supposedly took his wheel to Manila and rode little during the war, later abandoning it due to punctures on interior roads. The Globe advertises a 20 percent discount on Boss and Youths Clothing for certain days.
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Det Vist
Manila
S Ee Geiss
Wseday
The
Globe
Colonel Burt Still a Fan of the National Game
From Missoula the note recalls Colonel Tourt of the 25th infantry visiting with his son Lieutenant Burt and the 244th infantry baseball team. They seek Manila City league scalps after reading about Manila champions, challenging any Manila team for money or chalk in a solid hard game.
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Manila Times
Montana
Standard
Burt
Tourt
25Th Infantry
244Th Infantry
Manila
Zambales
23Rd Infantry
Quartel de Messir
Sat
Drilling Contest Added to Missoula Fourth of July
Missoula plans a drilling contest with a first prize of 140 dollars and a second prize of 50 dollars to draw top teams from the Coeur d Alene district and Granite and Silver Bow counties. The committee also engages the Plains boys band to join the local band for two bands in the parade.
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Missoula
Coeur d'Alene
Granite
Silver Bow
Plains
Plains Band
Smallpox subsiding says Montana professor
Missoula June 1 Professor M J Etrod of the state university reports progress in controlling the smallpox epidemic. All cases are quarantined at the hospital camp and exposed Indians are guarded in a second camp. Business on the reservation proceeds with little danger of further spread.
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Missoula
M. J. Etrod
State University
Mission Valley
Stoutly Denies Theft Link in Missoula Harness Case
Nathaniel Smith also known as Than Rod appears before Justice Houtchens in Missoula charged with complicity in a harness theft. He denies knowledge as the gang he leads faces questioning. the same group previously troubled Wye with stolen goods.
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Nathaniel Smith
Missoula
Rod
Fire destroys ranch house. $600 insurance filed
Origin of blaze at the Mettang ranch remains uncertain and likely caused by defective flue. The house occupied by Joe McClune and a companion burned completely after a room adjoining their sleeping area caught fire. Insurance of $600 was on the building. owner Tont McClung has been living elsewhere. Also notes unclaimed letters in Missoula post office for week ending June 18.
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Jastin Mehrs
Mettang Ranch
Joe McClune
Stanley Agency
Tont McClung
Missoula
Anderson, Co
LL. Allen
Bergen
Josie Brown
Bandel
H. Bunell
Anthan M
Nellie Grant
Laura Harper
James Hambly
Foun L. Kehane
John H. Opie
Jas
Rea
Gust Swanberg
Geo. TD. Saeger
J. J. Valentine
Johnie Well
Wm, Wood
Geo H, Keep
Train Service Not Improved In Montana Time Card Change
Missoula reports disappointment as Northern Pacific time card changes announced in the Standard do not improve afternoon westbound service. The train remains unchanged and now runs one to two hours later. Split bamboo rods nickel trimming offered at McBrides for $1.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Increase in Acreage and Prosperous Bitter Root
The Bitter Root valley shows record expansion with more land under cultivation and growing orchards. Lumber mills in Hamilton kill large output, logging trains haul 160000 feet daily, and freight on time under prominent local managers. The Joe Bradley era train runs Missoula to Hamilton in about 90 minutes as Stevensville boosts a new Methodist training school with July 4 cornerstone.
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Missoula
Lolo
C. M. Allen
W. F. Mills
J. O. Read
Riverside
Hamilton
Bitter Root
Joe Bradley
Joe Hermann
Bttter
Bradley
Highline
John” Woodson
Woodson
Wheter
Lee
Stevensie
Pew Training School
Methodist Church
Stevensville
Four accused ejected to county jail for 10 days
A group appeared before Justice Hayes and were jailed for 10 days each while others were released. The crowd looked like professionals, and the county benefits from their confinement, even briefly.
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Justice Hayes
Missoula to Have Better Water Supply
Missoula June 18 The water company has purchased the right of way for a new west side supply line from above the dam to a hilltop reservoir. A large wooden pipe will replace the present line to boost pressure and容量. deeds filed show payments to Hamilton Williams Feddersohn Woody and others. Condemnation actions begun to secure the remaining parcel.
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Missoula
Tiie
W. R. Hamilton
Eli Willames
Peter Feddersohn
F. H. Woody
Sam Dinsmore to Hire Guardian as Coachman Concludes Driving Incompetence
Missoula report says Sam Dinsmore plans to advertise for a guardian or coachman after two incidents. First a horse balked and broke a pole on a five mile walk back from the ranch. Then a horse jumped a fence, leaving the buggy overturned atop the fence. Friends note his driving has long been in doubt and a coachman will accompany him on all trips.
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Sam Dinsmore
Missoula
Hamilton
Sam
Loto
WORKING THE HORSES AT MISSOULA TRACK
June 18 Missoula report from the race track notes fine weather and prime conditions. Dr Mills pacing horses show speed while Sam Elder brings a range-ringer into training. Sitka Belle races a mile in two minutes and Colonel Marshall’s road mare is aimed for Fourth celebrations. Water supply improved by a gasoline pump. rains keep training grounds top quality. Poe
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Missoula
Dr. Mills
Sam Elder
Colonel Marshall
Sitka
Poe
Deed and Record Filings From Regis District Mining and City Transfers
P M Teitby & Co grocers filed for record deeds of mining claims including Fr Fichault to Deer Creek Gold Mining Co on the Gold Deer quartz lode in Regis district for $1.00. S Letterman to FR A. interest in same claim. various land transfers in Db. & K. addition. officials and trustees listed for official bonds and road districts.
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R. M. Cobban Realty Co
Peter Wall
Peter Feddersohn
Xsoula
John Miller
Carston
A. Lalande
DeSmet
T. McClain
Carlton
An Automobile Trip from Missoula to Hamilton
June 18 is the date for Frank Smith to arrange a four hour automobile trip with four people through Bitter Root valley to Hamilton and back. The account notes fine weather and excellent roads making the journey enjoyable.
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Missoula
Frank Smith
Bitter Root Valley
Hamilton
Ae Ca
Beaton Funeral Held in Potomac Church
Snend L Heglund a King Oscar subject has declared intent to become an American citizen. The funeral of Miss Beaton of Potomac was held from the Baptist church Tuesday afternoon with many friends and relatives accompanying the remains from up the Blackfoot.
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Snend L. Heglund
Oscar
Miss Beaton
Potomac
Baptist Church
Blackfoot
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