Missoula Promises Biggest Fourth Yet and Reservoir Talks
Missoula leaders preview a grand Fourth of July with an extensive fireworks display, expert pyrotechnics, and a major drilling contest. Plans include large crowds, top drillers from across the country, and significant street and riverfront improvements urged by residents. The story also notes a proposal for a vast reservoir system using isolated Bitterroot Lakes to secure water, and cautions about a gang of roaming gypsies believed headed toward area towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tylar EB. Thompson
Missoula
Bitter Rover Stock Farm
Read’s Fine Ranch Near Riverside at Bitter Root Missoula
J O Read of the Rankin hotel develops an attractive Bitter Root ranch near Riverside. A new barn and stable rise as a modern residence is planned with a gravel drive, manicured lawn, shade trees, and a gasoline water pump. The ranch centers on fruit and dairy production for the hotel with hay, grain, and orchard acres, promising one of the valley’s finest sites when finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Read
Bitter Root
Missoula
J. O. Read
Rankin Hotel
Riverside
Read
Aguinaldo a Bicyclist in Philippine Tale
A former volunteer recalls Aguinaldo as an enthusiastic bicyclist seen in Hong Kong and Manila during the Philippine period. Described in a Standard interview, the insurgent leader rode a high geared American wheel, often with his secretary Lopes, through fashionable streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Islands
Hongkong
Lopes
Canada
Wartime Wheel Rider Mentioned in Interior Amid Confusion
Fragmentary notes recall a man who rode a bicycle to Manila and through the interior during the war, with stories of travel early in the conflict and later abandonment as interior routes proved costly. A short notice advertises a Tuesday discount on youths clothing and a sale of a new three room house nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Colonel Burt Still Avid Fan of Baseball
Missoula notes from June 1 report that Colonel Burt of the 25th infantry, his son Lieutenant Burt, and officers arrive with their Manila baseball team. They challenge any Manila City League squad to a game for money, marbles, or chalk, money preferred, promising hard play and a strong reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Manila Times
Montana
Standard
Burt
2Ith Infantry
25Th Infantry
Matuia
Manila
Zambales
23Rd Infantry
Quantel de Meisic
Drilling Contest Added to Missoula Fourth of July Fest
Missoula plans a drilling contest with first prize $150 and second $50 to draw top teams from Coeur d Alene district and Granite and Silver Bow counties. A single contest prize is noted. Plains boys band and Incal band will perform in the parade, boosting music for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Coeur d'Alene
Granite
Silver Bow
Thies
Smallpox Subside Report From Mission Valley
Missoula June 18 Professor M J Elrod 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 continues with little danger of further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
M. J. Elrod
The
State University
Mission Valley
Stealing Harness Probe in Missoula Court
Nathaniel Smith known as Than Root faced Justice Houtchens today charged with complicity in a harness theft. He denied knowledge while leading a gang of boys tied to prior trouble, with two others questioned and all standing mute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Smith
Missoula
Root
Justire Houtchens
Wtp
Fire at McClung ranch destroys building. unknown origin
Missoula June 1. The McClung ranch house, occupied by Joe McClune and a companion, burned last night with ten men sleeping in an adjoining room. Blaze likely from a fault in the room where a fire had been. Insurer Brane Iey agency lists $600. Tom Metlung, owner, has resided in Clinton. Unclaimed letters in Missoula post office for week ending June 7 include Thos Anderson and several others. call for recipients to present dates of advertisement.
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Missoula
McClung
Joe McClune
Ream
Brane Iey
Tom Metlung
Clinton
Train service unchanged despite NP time card change
Missoula reports disappointment as the Northern Pacific time card change announced in the Standard does not improve the afternoon westbound train. The schedule remains one to two hours later, with no improvement to service. Split hamburgers, nickel trimming, $1 at McBride's.
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Ytrain
Missoula
Northern Pacific
Valley Boom Drives Acreage and Lumber Trade Expansion
In Missoula and Bitter Root valleys, widespread cultivation increases across orchards hay and grain amid ample rains. New farm buildings rise from Lolo to Riverside while forest land is cleared. The Bitter Root lumber trade thrives with Hamilton mills, logging trains, and reliable service on the Toto Train led by conductor Joe Bradley and engineer Joe Hermann.
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Lolo
C. M. Allen
Sale
W. P. Mills
J. O. Read
Riverside
Hamilton
Bitter Root
Missoula
Joe Bradley
Joe Hermann
Bradley
Sing
John” Woodson
Woodson
Cate O
Professionals Confined After County Jail Return
A group was returned to the county jail for Wo days each. Four appeared before Justice Hayes and all were turned loose. The crowd looked like professionals, and the county is fortunate to have them confined, even briefly.
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Justice Hayes
Road district plans summer work in DeSmet-Rattlesnake area
Missoula June 18 The road district of DeSmet Rattlesnake district surveyed district roads today and outlined planned summer improvements. They intend to start soon and use available funds efficiently. Send for new catalogue from Golden Tule Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioni
Missoula
DeSmet-Rattlesnake Astrict
Golden Tule
Miesoula
Missoula to Have Better Water Supply
Missoula on June 18 reports the water company has bought right of way for a new west side supply line from above the dam to a hilltop reservoir site. The line will be a large wooden pipeline, boosting capacity and city water. Deeds filed include payments to Hamilton 200 Williams 150 Feddersohn 1450 Woody and others 500. one more remains and condemnation has begun.
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Missoula
Hattlesnake
Thie
W. R. Hamilton
Eli Williams
Peter Feddersohn
F. H. Woody
Sam Dinsmore Faces Need for a Guardian or Coachman
Missoula June 18. Sam Dinsmore plans to advertise for a guardian or a coachman after a pair of riding mishaps. He and a guest walked five miles from Hamilton when a horse collapsed a pole and a buggy in the orchard incident. A second mishap at Lolo left the horse leaping a fence with the buggy on top, prompting friends to conclude he cannot drive. A coachman will accompany him on all trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dinsmore
Missoula
Hamilton
Sam
Lolo
WORKING THE HORSES IN MISSOULA TRACK PRAISES
Missoula June 18. Work out day at the race track pleased rail birds as Dr Mills pacing youngsters showed speed. Sam Fider introduced a rangy ringer from the country roads now in line for Fourth money. Sitka Belle matched with Dr Crain’s road horse ran a mile in 2 35. Track water supply improved by a gasoline pump engine and abundant rains keep training quarters top notch in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Dr. Mills
Sam Fider
Mining Claims and Real Estate Transfers in St. Regis District
P M Reilly and Co grocers listed with notices of record and deeds of mining claims. Frank Fichawlt transfers to Deer Creek Gold Mining Co for Gold Deer quartz Jade claim. Barrett placer patent transfer of one third interest in Nine Wie claim. Derion of overnancy Fi J of Saltese. Desmet observers note public road district trustees and local officials. Missoula automobile trip plans and local weather notes. jail escape subdued. Rocky Mountain Magazine article on university summer program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Creek Gold Mining Co
St. Regis
T. S
Coolidge
Ie Barrett
Letterman
TE. A
Fi J
Saltese
Naithweat
R. M. Cobban Realty Co
Peter Wall
Veter Feddersehn
Mis
John Miller
Lalande
DeSmet
T. A. McClain
Carlien
Yungsan
Ist
Nat
Bide
Immigrant Declares Intent to Become Citizen
McBride's Swend L. Heglund has declared his intention 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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swend L. Heglund
Ring Qsear
Miss Beaton
Potomac
Baptist Church
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Telephone No
Missoula Mercantile CO
Shrae- Spiece
Percantile Co
Filssoula
Victor
South Side
C. E. Wocedworth
Great Falls
Helena
Anaconda
Butte
Garrison
Ter
Rhodes
Bicyclist
Globe
Sued
Anguine
Rosendorf's
Bost
L. N. Simon's
Xee
Missonia Drug Company
Missonia. Iit
McClung Ranch
Thos. Anderson
C. L. Allen
Maud Bergen
Josie Brown
Henry Bandel
D. T Bunell
Anthan Hiesser
Clark
Nellie Grant
Laura Harper
James Hamblys
Joan L. Kehane
John H. Opie
Hambhon
McBride
Bouining
Stevensville
Methodist Church
Mr Cay
Feot
Bishop & Kern
Tnien
Florence
Othe Victor Grounds
Victor J
van Blaricum
Poindexter
Dishman and
Sherr
Marvin
Seameless Sevan
Lee New
B.A. Mitchell
Oregon Nursery Company
Missoula. A
Hoboes
Sheriff's Office
Houtehens
McHaffle Bros. Pee Pte
Munyon
Whee
New York
Philadelphia
Munton
Boschee
Roschee
United States
Smith Drug Company
Missoula Drug Company
Mont
A. J. Gibson
Gibson Bik
Attorneys-At-Law
Joan M. Evans
Daly Bik
Joyce & Mulroney
First National Bank
Kodak Supplies
Kodakery
Smith & Simmons
Reyes
Sussolla
George Pringle
Prop
M Rockman
Bay Clan
Sure &Econ
Mately J Doison
W. A. Cook
Cook Medical CO
Curtis ST
Denver
Colo
P.M. Reilly & Co
the Grocers
Age
Frank Smith
Bitter Root Valley
Harry Edwards
Rocky Mountain Magazine
Elrod
Deering
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Mercantile Department
First National Bank of
A.B. Hammond
A. G. England
J. M. Keith
AL A. Foldy
T. L. Greenough
A. B. Hammond
O. G
England
O. M. McLeod
John W. Keith
Western Montana National Bank
Missoula, Mont
G.a.wolf
John C. Lehson
J. HH. T. R.man
Hayes & Marsh Undertakers
Eclipse Stables
West Front Street
Sfiesoula
H. L. Braun & CO
Chas. Emsley
COCAL
Ravalli
Bitter Rent Valley
Garden Spit
E. Underwood
Northern Pacific Railroad
Licket
Wilson
the Wilson Distilling CO
Haitimere, Md
Big Blackfoot Milling Co
Bonner
Weite
Big Blackfoot MI
Toole Ave
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