Court Has Busy Day as Divorces Awarded in Missoula
In Missoula on June 21 Judge Webster presided a busy district court session. George G Burrill won a divorce from Lottie M Burrill for desertion after his Maine lumber career and bankruptcy. Charles Burdick and Sarah M Burdick also divorced on desertion grounds, with custody of two children awarded. Estates of Ole Ask Ellen Foley and Alexander Bell were appointed administrators, with small asset inventories.
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Missoula
Webster
District Court
George 8. Burrill
Lottie M. Burrill
Montana
Lothrop
Duncan & Draffen
Self
Charles Burdick
Sarah M. Burdick
Weetend
Minnesota
Louisa Nelson
Gilbert Lewis
Ole Ask
Ellen Foley
Foley
Ask
George Weile
Alexander Bell
Mag-gie Smalley
John W. Smalley
Plains
Allison Tours State Lodge Report Promising
Allison has toured a part of the state and reports a good time with excellent order at the lodge. She visits the lodge here and finds one of the best in the state.
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Allison
Honest finder returns lost diamond ring at Missoula station
A woman forgot a valuable diamond ring in the Northern Pacific ladies waiting room. A stranger found it and offered to locate the owner at Kobn Jewelry. The owner traced the finder at the train, and both parties met. the reunion was happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Northern Pacific
Kohn Jewelry Company
Kobn‘s
Engineer S H Draper to speak on Air Appliances at Northern Pacific Club
In Missoula on June 21 the Northern Pacific Club rooms host engineer and air brake expert S H Draper delivering Engine Aid Appliances. The lecture aids railroad men and machinery enthusiasts with Draper’s charts.
Property Deed and Water Appropriation Filed in Missoula
Deed filed by First National Bank of Missoula transferring Lot 3 in Block 49, McCormick addition to P. B. Thornton for 212 dollars. Water appropriation granted to W. T. Hales for 100 inches of Rock Creek water for mining milling and irrigation use.
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Missoula
First National Bank of
P. B. Thornton
McCormick Addition
W. T. Hales
Rock Creek
Maps Show Spotted Fever Districts for Health Board
Wilbur Catlin prepared maps for Dr Wilson to indicate spotted fever districts. When residents fill them in, the doctor will submit the completed maps to the state board of health, each map showing where a case has developed in Bitter Root valley Rock Creek and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Wilbur Catlin
Wilson
Bitter Root Valley
Rock Creek
State Board of Health
East Side Residents Seek Van Buren Street Opening
Missoula report says a committee representing east side residents will ask the city council to open Van Buren street by building a road under the Northern Pacific track. They argue the current routes force children and families to travel long distances to cross the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
East Side
van Buren Street
George Pringle Moves Marble Works to New Lot
George Pringle advances to new Spree street yard in Missoula with marble works nearly settled. A tool house is already up and granite monuments are being moved. After relocation, Presbyterian church plans parsonage construction.
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Missoula
George Pringle
Spree Street
New Place
Missoula Summer Visit For Chattin Family
Mrs. Van Dooren daughter of Mr. Chattin of the Rattle snake district arrives from Newark New Jersey to spend the summer in Missoula with her father and brothers. Chattin had not seen his daughter for fifteen years.
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Missoula
Man jailed for intoxication after being found by river
John Fraser was found asleep on the edge of the Missoula river near Higgins avenue bridge and sentenced to 10 days in jail for intoxication. A passerby warned authorities and may have saved him from a fall into the water.
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Missoula
John Fraser
Missoula River
Higgins Avenue
Pepper mixup in Stett confinement sparks error claim
Missoula June 21. A woman who sent pepper to John Stett in the county jail says she ordered black pepper for Stett’s onions, not red pepper, and that the groceryman made the mistake to misdirect the pepper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
John Stett
Stett
Memorial Services for Horace Ramsey Held in Florence
Memorial services will be held in the Christian church at Florence tomorrow afternoon for Horace Ramsey who was drowned near Lolo a few weeks ago. Rev. H. F. Rossell will officiate as a large crowd from the valley attends. People from Bishop and Kern's area will travel to Florence for the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Florence
Horace Ramsey
Lolo
Christian Church
H. FE. Rossell
Missoula Two Surgeries Performed At Trinity Hospital
Two operations were carried out at Trinity hospital this afternoon. Akers Parker of Clinton and Mr. Dobell of Stevensville were the patients. Mr. Dobell was reported very low and the operation was a last resort. Also advertised a desirable residence at Main and Madison in Missoula, 99 by 100 feet, six rooms, modern dwelling with well kept grounds. Apply to Wolf and Ryman.
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Missoula
Trinity Hospital
Akers Parker
Clinton
Dobell
Stevensville
Main
Madison Streets
Wolf & Ryman
Timber and stone claim filed near De Borgia
Missoula June 21. A McCullan filed a timber and stone and homestead entry for land near De Borgia. Final desert land proofs were made by Joseph Cramer of Fox, W L Melogue and Ida M Jackson, both of Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
United States Land Office
A. McCullan
de Borgia
Joseph Cramer
Fox
W. L. Melogue
Ida M. Jackson
Jackson
Funeral of Douglas Bennett Seeks Missoula Church Service
The funeral for Douglas Bennett will be held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church in Missoula. Burial will follow at Missoula cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Douglas Bennett
Methodist Church
Missoula Cemetery
Miner Reported Killed in Morning Mine
Five cent wine Thibodeau and Lee report a miner killed at the Morning mine in Mullan. No name available. Missoula dateline June 21.
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Thibodeau & Lee
Missoula
Mullan
Visit Missoula Nursery Greenhouses Or Call City Store
A reader is directed to Missoula Nursery to tour its greenhouses or to contact the city store located on Higgins Avenue for details and assistance.
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Missoula
Call City
Higgins Avenue
Grand Worthy Matron to Visit Missoula
The Order of the Eastern Star prepares for an official visit from Grand Worthy Matron Mrs. Allison of Philipsburg on Tuesday evening June 21. A fine program and banquet are planned with a large turnout expected.
Fine Driving Team Heads Missoula Racing Scene
Dr Minshall added a new mate for his horse and builds a top Missoula diving team. The animal came from Raymond ranch European, free bus all trains. Harry Patten, noted for the Finlen hotel tensorial parlors at Butte, now manages Rankin barber shop in Missoula.
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Rankin Hotel
Missoula
Harry Patten
Finlen
Butte
Rankin
Free trial offer for Dr. Lipes cure claims
Advertises a free mail trial of a new method promising rapid cures for heart lung kidney and other organ illnesses. Claims to erase debility and various diseases with no charge and no conditions. Letters to Dr A G Lines 1714 Stevenson Building Indianapolis Ind for the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. G. Lipes
Dr. Lipes
A. G. Lines
Stevenson Building
Indianapolis
Ind
Whole town quarantined in Austin for smallpox outbreak
A Missoula dispatch reports the entire town of Austin in Lewis and Clarke county quarantined after a resident contracted smallpox and exposed all residents. Austin, formerly Butler, is a Northern Pacific station hub with a saloon and a few dwellings. It is unclear how rail service will be managed, but trains will pass through as usual.
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Missoula
Austin
Northern Pacific
Helena Mountain
Butler
Lewis and Clarke County
Two Enjoyable Dances in Missoula
Two dances were held last night in Missoula with crowds at the Elks hall and the Union opera house. Owen's orchestra provided music at the Union venue, preceded by a short entertainment. The Elks hall event also drew a large crowd and was enjoyed by all attendees.
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Missoula
Elks’ Hall
Union Opera House
Owen
District Around His Home Sees Advancing Crops
The district around his home shows strong crop progress and a promising season ahead. Local farmers anticipate a good yield as conditions improve.
Mill Closure Planned at Philemon Sawmill
Perry Steffee arrived from Philemon to announce the Sawmill will shut down on July 1 for the warm season. A large cut has been taken and ample lumber remains to meet demand for some time.
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Missoula
Perry Steffee
Philemon
McAllister Returns Home From Health Trip
J W McAllister arrives in Missoula after two months traveling the coast states and Arizona for his health. He is reportedly improved. Mrs McAllister has stayed with her parents at Warm Springs during the absence and will return soon.
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Missoula
J. W. McAllister
Coast States
Arizona
Missoula Notes Preview Eastbound Visit and Local Happenings
Eugene Lobdell will soon travel East. William Schuh of Philipsburg visits Missoula. Mrs. H. S. Page and Mrs. W. Young relocate to East Front street. Rev. Gustave Mertz preaches at Helmville and Rev. MeJunkin returns to Hamilton. Miss Allie Woody recovers from surgery at Sisters hospital. Fred Murphy to return from Gonzaga College. Ella Mitchell to visit brother Charles in Missoula. Mrs. E. C. Bills visits William Colbeer family. John Sansouci recovers from spinal meningitis. Mr. and Mrs. Brennan visit Huson. Lulu Arey visits Helena. Mrs. Warren Shopp to be operated on. Schilling hotel foundation to be completed next week. Northern Pacific lecture by H. Draper on Engine Air Appliances set for next Wednesday.
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William Schuh
Philipsburg
H. S. Page
Hamilton
W. Young
East Front Street
Gustave Mertz
Helmville
Mr. MeJunkin
Allie Woody
Sisters’ Hospital
Fred Murphy
W. C. Murphy
Gonzaga College
Spokane
W. R. Brennan
H. Draper
THAT NEBRASKA VOLCANO DEBUNKED BY MCCGEE INTERVIEW
Washington Post interview quotes Prof W J McGee stating Mt Iona near Pender Nebraska is not a volcano. He explains a shallow heat source beneath a carbonaceous shale causes steam and smoke, predicting the phenomenon will burn out as materials oxidize.
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Washington Post
W. J. McGee
Post
Mt. Trona
Pender
Avea
Mt. Iona
N&k
Mt. Tona
Origin of the Stars and Stripes in Washingtons Flag History
reminiscences recount the flag’s roots in a 1622 brass at Brington church Northamptonshire showing the Washington coat with three stars and bars. Washington raised a banner at his headquarters in 1776 adopting stripes and blue field. stars replaced crosses in 1777.
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Ronald Gower
Brington Church
Northamptonshire
Robert Washington
Washington
Indications Point to Sucee Missoula July Events
The Fourth of July racing committee and the rock drilling contest committee report heavy inquiries about the two day programme and prizes. Both committees have ample programmes and are dispatching them widely. Indications suggest Missoula will host a big event and attract many visitors.
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Missoula
Prospector reports quiet mining district in Missoula
F G Bond, renowned prospector, has returned from Wallace and Clinton districts saying the area is unusually quiet this year with little activity. He predicts mine owners will mobilize and employ a substantial labor force within a few months to reopen mines.
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Missoula
F. G. Bond
Wallace
Clinton
Rumor of Restarting Old Sawmill at Missoula
Rumor says the historic McLaughlin mill near Clinton will be restarted. Businessmen have visited the site and plans are in place to rebuild it with improved sawmill machinery to resume operations.
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Missoula
McLaughlin
Clinton
Origin of April Fools Day in London Chronicle
A London Chronicle note questions the origin of All Fools Day. It observes the April humor waning, compares it to Twelfth cakes and Valentines, and records uncertainty about whether the day derives from a miracle play or far older heathen traditions.
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The
London Chronicle
Origins of April Fools’ Day Theories Explored
The passage cites Dr Guiseppe Pitro’s monograph on April Fools Day origin theories. It notes 14 proposed causes across cultures and languages and presents the plausibility of a springtime license to jest, while acknowledging the “speck of motley” diminishing in modern life.
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Guiseppe Pitro
Lamb
Baseball Fans in Congress Mood: Major League Enthusiasm
The Washington Times notes a large baseball contingent in Congress. Rep William Alden Smith claims at least 100 members prefer a game to dinner. Opening day in Washington saw 50 representatives in the grand stand led by Speaker Henderson and chairman Payne. Senator Culberson of Texas and Dietrich of Nebraska match the Senate zeal, as does Senator Whittredge.
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Washington Times
Congress
William Alden Smith
Washington
Henderson
Payne
Senate
Culberson
Texas
Dietrich
Nebraska
Whittredge
The Boorish Scot: A Cranky Husband and His Dinner Demands
A Scottish husband named Sandy Black stirs a quiet breakfast by fault finding over dinner preparations. He complains about boiled versus roasted chicken and green peas, storms out, then returns to berate a gift as improper, ending with a public outburst as a friend laughs.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Edinburgh
Sandy Black
Sandy
Mrs. Black
Military Artists of Malta From Army and Navy
The main guard at the Valetta citadel displays wall sketches by officers. What began as a bored officer’s doodle on bare walls grew into a lasting custom for Malta garrison regiments. Each unit leaves penciled chalk or paint memories on the walls, creating a vivid patchwork known to service members and travelers heading toward the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valetta
Leo
Malta
Bear Pelts for Sale From Blackfoot Ranch
Missoula June 21. Bill Layton sells five bear pelts from last year killed on the Blackfoot. He describes the skins as fine and suitable for robes.
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Missoula
Bill Layton
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