Priest Turns Broker Sparks Surprise in County Deals
A real estate deal in the Big Hole basin relocates the Anton Christiansen ranch to a Spokane investors group. First payment made. price not disclosed. The community also notes a Lima Fourth of July celebration plan and Dillon skip of city festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
T. J. Murray
Big Hole Basin
Antone Christiansen
Gibbons
Lima
Beaverhead County
Dillon
L. R. Foote
Beaverhead County High School
Charles McMullen
Normal College
Helena
H. H. Swain
Los Angeles
Cal
Laura M. Kress
Len
Sparta
Wis
Shoudy
New York City
D. Hooker
Fidel Huber
Lena Lovell
Kate Paxton
St. James Episcopal Church
Great Falls
Episcopal Church
W. F. Drummy
Catherine
St. Vincent's Academy
Spokane
Wash
Italian priest forms plan after leaving priesthood to marry 14 year old
Alphonse M. Consolazio, once a Roman Catholic priest in Italy, plans to enter Wall Street to study brokerage methods after refusing teaching posts. He married Katherine Johann in Naples and says his family accepts the marriage. He denies hostility to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse M. Consolazio
Katherine Johann
Wall Street
Trenton
N. J
Consolazio
State editors lament foul remarks along main street
The Columbia Falls Columbian reports concern over public speech with obscene tones heard by Black residents. The piece urges respect for women and children and hints at enforcing laws, jokingly referencing a barber fined for cutting onions on duty while noting regional progressiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Falls
Sugar trust officials claim Havemeyer to blame
In Great Falls the sugar trust’s secretary Charles R. Heike is convicted as a high official. Heike and other living officials insist a mistake was made and that HM Havemeyer, now dead, is the real man to blame, though the direction of blame remains in doubt.
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Great Falls
Charles R. Heike
The
Sugar Trust
Mr. Heike
Mr. Havemeyer
Havemeyer
Fourth celebration reminder for Young America
The Powell County Post notes that preparations for a safe and sane Fourth should not start in June. It urges readers to pace celebrations and focus on safety as the holiday approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell County Post
Soldier resents flag insult in Missoula arrest dismissed
Right or wrong, most readers will applaud the U S soldier who struck the street speaker in Missoula over an American flag insult. He was arrested for striking the spellbinder, but the case was dismissed while the man who insulted the flag was fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Missoula
Illinois lawmakers grab coins, Fergus County report notes
The Fergus County Democrat remarks that Illinois legislators arrived without hats but left with funds, implying a corrupt or opportunistic conduct in their dealings. The piece uses sharp local tone to question integrity and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus County
Democrat
Illinois
Enthusiasts Plan Roosevelt Home Tour Shelved
A Kalispell Inter Lake item notes friendly, eager supporters of Roosevelt draft plans for a nationwide tour to greet him. It concludes the project remains only talk since Roosevelt’s consent would be required and is unlikely to be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalispell Inter Lake
Roosevelt
United States
Razing of Silver Bow County Courthouse Begs Clearout
The Red Lodge Republican Picket notes the Silver Bow county courthouse is being razed after 25 years since its dedication. It recalls many cases and activities housed there and says the building’s construction has drawn criticism as it faces demolition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Lodge
Silver Bow County
Kiss Not Campaign Sparks Social Commentary
The Great Falls Leader notes the kiss not campaign begun by bacteria fearing ladies of Uncle Sam. It argues that a woman who would advocate such a club would likely be safe without precautionary measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Uncle Sam
Tennessee town bans spitball in baseball games
The Missoula Herald reports a Tennessee town enacted an ordinance making the spitball a crime, denouncing it as unsanitary and disgusting. The council also approved a separate ordinance introducing a penalty provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Airship Pioneers Soar Without Ceiling Fears
From the Missoulian, the tale notes ample room atop and airship crews facing no risk of ceiling contact as they ascend high, suggesting generous clearance and bold ascent.
Frank confessions of Vera Prosser in Seattle homicide case
Mrs. Vera Prosser explains her motive for killing her former husband after trailing him from Seattle. She cites a scorned love and vows to present evidence to a jury of 12 men as the trial proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Plainsman Boosts Missoula for Republican Convention
In Sanders County Democrat coverage the Plainsman backs Missoula as host for the Republican state convention. The owner, a state central committee member, is urged to prioritize Plains first and Missoula second due to local influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders County
Democrat
Plainsman
Missoula
Plains
State Central Committee
Illinois Men May Face Blackball Over Anti-Graft Move
From the Helena Record report, several Illinois gentlemen planning to join the national anti graft society may be blackballed when the organization is formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Ilinois
National
Roosevelt seeks forest protection amid travel privacy
The Missoulian notes President Roosevelt supports forest protection while on travels. It mentions his privacy during trips to Italian woods and England's New Forest, and critiques wireless telegraphy intruding to keep him in the public eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoulian
Mr. Roosevelt
New Forest
England
Mid Ocean
Dillon Notes: Death of Mrs. Thomas Call and local weddings
A Dillon dispatch reports the death of Mrs. Thomas Call near Blaine after a hospital visit in Helena ended in blood poisoning. She was about 22, born in Helena, formerly Myrtle Davis, married three years ago and survived by her husband and infant. The column also notes the wedding of Miss Alta Willard to Ned Saunders at the Willard home, with ceremonies witnessed by family, and a Wisdom wedding: George Woodworth officiated uniting Lewis Ellis and Martha Pugh, both of Wisdom.
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The
Standard
Dillon
Thomas Call
Blaine
Call
Helena
F. E. Dodds
Mabel Willard
Wesley Miller
Divide
Mrs. Saunders
Willard Ranch
Bond
Butte
Saunders
R. P. Willard
County
George Woodworth
Wisdom
Lewis W. Ellis
Martha Pugh
Gilmore & Pittsburg railroad survey reaches Dillon
A large survey party finished the Armstead to Dillon extension study for Gilmore & Pittsburg. It remains unclear if the survey will proceed north toward Twin Bridges. The planned road entry will be behind the normal college grounds, running north along California street to the newly purchased terminal site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Dillon
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Armstead
Beaverhead River
Normal College
California Street
Twin Bridges Notes on Hay Yields and Dairying Prosperity
Twin Bridges notes predict haying will start 1 to 2 weeks early due to spring warmth. Alfalfa is likely 20 percent short from winter kill. timothy and wild hay are strong. Oats and wheat show good growth. farmers expect large grain yields. Water supply appears ample with careful irrigation, while dairying earns farmers $5 to $8 daily per 20 to 30 cows and cream shipments average 150 gallons daily. Local dairies bring about $2,000 monthly to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Bridges
Madison County
Alder
Sheridan
Butte
The Mighty Driving Rods of Locomotives
Harper's Weekly describes the great driving wheels and forged steel driving rods of locomotives. The rods weigh thousands of pounds and, if a fastening breaks, the rod swings violently at 200 strokes a minute, tearing up tracks and shattering the engine especially the cab. Such disasters strike most often at high speed, leaving engineers at grave risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
Moler System College Offers Free Tools for Trade Training
Men and women invited to learn bar ber trade in eight weeks with free tools. The program secured over 10,000 positions for graduates last year, yet demand outpaced supply. Graduates earned 15 to 25 dollars weekly. Catalogue free. Moler System College 493 Front Ave Spokane Wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moler System College
Front Ave
Spokane
Wash
Wanted First Class Fitter and Alteration Hand
WANTED FIRST CLASS FITTER and alteration hand must be thoroughly experienced in fitting coats suits and dresses salary 75 per month with references with first letter Address Hart-Albin Co Bil lings Mont WANTED MAN FOR GENERAL farm work 45 per month and board or man and wife 60 per month and board permanent job and good home Call at 60 E Granite st Butte WANTED BOOKKEEPER STATE references none but experienced men need apply Address B N W Stand ard office Butte
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart-Albin Co
Billings, Mont
Granite St
Butte
Standard Office
Nation Department
Billings
Mont
Roosevelt
A. B. Kuhlman Company
Chicago
Wanted dining room girl at Hotel Margaret Bonner Mont
Classified notices list multiple job ads from a Montana newspaper including positions for a dining room girl at Hotel Margaret in Bonner, a correspondent or office man, a first class bread and cake baker, a Japanese cook, and a woman cook on Broadway Butte, plus ads for agents and furniture buyers, a home for an aged lady, and various services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K
Standard
Butte
W. Broadway
Napton
Butte Fur
S. Main
Ind
Wanted partner in saloon business in Butte
Classified items from Butte list a saloon partner needed with small capital, various real estate and loan offers, furniture sales, assayers offices, rentals, and lost and found notices. The page shows multiple ads for loans, real estate, furniture, rentals, and services across Butte and Anaconda including McRae Solveson and Bailey Wilson & Smith Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small Capital
B. C
Standard, Butte
Wilson & Smith CO
Owsley Block
Bids Sought for Granite County Free High School Building
Granite county Montana trustees invite sealed bids by July 5 1910 for two story high school building with brick or concrete block walls heating plumbing and electric work not exceeding 28009 and accompanied by 150 certified check. Plans and specifications required with bids. board may reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Free County High School Trustees
Granite County
Montana
Free County High School
Said County
Philipsburg
Mont
D. N. MacDonald
L. T. Irvine
Notice to Contractors for State Fair Exhibits Buildings
Bids will be received up to 12 m, June, 1910 for erecting and completing mineral and sheep exhibit buildings at the state fair grounds per plans on file at Secretary Martin's office. Each bid must be accompanied by a $100 certified check. Martin Martin, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Martin Martin
Bids Sought for Pneumatic Water System at Boulder High
Notice to Contractors bids due 10 a m June 30 1910 at Jefferson County Free High School Boulder Mont for a pneumatic water system. Bids require a $100 certified check to M H Parker and 50 percent bond. Specifications from Parker Secretary Sadie Maguire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Free High School
Boulder
Mont
M. H. Parker
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Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
Washington
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Care Hotel
Manx
San Francisco
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Anaconda
L. L
Care Standard
Beltx
P. Hall
A. Birthright
Birthright
U. W. Broadway
St. James’ Hospital
CD. Shirkey
Phoenix Bloca
Parisian
Galena
Welch, Harrington & Co
Marcus Daly
Bitter Root Valley
Granite Street
Butte, Mont
Big Blackfoot Valley
U's
Muchmore’s
Ovando
Clark's Fork Valley
Northwest
Treasure State Realty _company
Thompson Falls
J. Fred Andrews
Echo Lake
Echo Lake Fish Hatchery Company
Good Investment
M. FE
Victor
Good Water Ae
Rennick
Helmville
Ont
Utah Ave
Spruce St
C. M. Howard
J. B. Goose Company
Sullivan & Peterson
Shelter's Land and Loan Office
Pittsburgh Block
Helena, Mont
E. Center
Centerville
Iron
Third Ave
Moving Picture Show
Hamilton, Mont
Heart of City
McRae & Solveson
Slemons & Booth
Silver Bow Block
Simon Bank
M. Schiee
Roudaup, Mont
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co
Broadway
Arizona St
al Well
East Side Coal Company
E. Galena
Butte Machinery Co
C. A. Peterson
Melstone
Galena &J
Atte
Feldman
W. E'dway
St. d
McQueeney
Macaulay
E. la Platte
E. Broadway
Automobile
Montana Auto Service Co
Estey
St. Main
Anaconda Road
White Steam
Uteh Ave
Main St
Meaderville
White Steam Automobile
Box
Walkerville
Commercial
Mercury
Aluminum
South Main
Higgins Avenue
Bailey L
LEGAL
FE. Park
Standard Drug Store
Mattie Calder Rutledge
Colorado St
Madam Guy
W. Galena
W. Porphyry
Annie McEwen
Bounce
Harry Luke
N. Main
Granite
Oechsli
Phone
Bell
Phoenix
Albemarle
W. Granite
Rogers
K. Park
Alaska
Main
Oklahoma Avenue
Washington, Butte
Oklahoma Ave
Light
Shields Building
Lexington
S. Idaho St
S. Montana
West Broadway
Gregson Springs
Wellcome & Peckover Co
Dakota St
Cherry St
Third St
W. Fourth
Copper
Cherry
S. Idaho
South Crystal
W. Gold
MB E
Platinum
N. Covert
W. Silver
Sadie Maguire
Wall & Jackman
Harbour
Broadway and
Plain Street
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