City Hall notes newborn patrol team and street woes
Missoula reports chief May training a new team of gray horses George and Bill to pull the hose wagon. L. F. Keim moves to a new beat and Jim May returns to his old patrol. Street conditions worsen as contractors dump gravel and boulders in many areas, while the fire code ordinance draws questions about permit enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
May
Prince
Snap
George
Bill
Fox
van Stone
City Officials Debate Fire Districts and Sidewalk Spitting Rules
The article discusses enforcing the anti spitting ordinance and restricting frame buildings within the brick district. It notes no arrests yet, sidewalk widths hinder spitting, and veteran spitters seek mileage for walking to spit. It also highlights park work led by Alderman Walters, praising progress at Greenough park and upcoming bridge completion, with plans to open paths on the east side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
Greenough Park
Graham
Donovan Knows His Wounding Man in Missoula
Dr. R Gwinn oculist and aurist notes Pat Donovan wounded by someone he knows. In hospital he says he will seek payback once discharged. Despite a lung wound he convalesces and plans to roam downtown in a night robe if clothes are not provided. He smokes a pipe daily and eats well, lifting hospital stay to only a few days.
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Missoula
Pat Donovan
Sisters’ Hospital
Donovan
Northern Pacific club to elect officers in July meeting
George Clynick travels to Mammoth Springs for Big Blackfoot Lumber on business. Northern Pacific fixes a Trout Creek station with F B Wood as agent. Northern Pacific club announces a Tuesday meeting on July 14 for the annual officer election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clynick
Mammoth Springs
Big Blackfoot Lumber Company
Northern Pacific
Trout Creek
F. B. Wood
Northern Pacific Club
Bitter Root land rejection list announced in Missoula
Missoula records dated June 22 report that Bitter Root land decisions follow the same rejection pattern as the Tylar Bh Thompson entry. Rejected entries include Insane Abernethy, George A Kain, Florence KB, Ranft, Mrs B Hayes, B Mistle, H KB, Cheney, Charlies F Dorman, T Marshall, H B Russell, Joan Hayes and Henry Dopfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Tylar
Narrow Escape as Train Pulls Out in Missoula
A Burlington eastbound passenger narrowly escaped serious injury in Missoula when the sleeper’s platform incident caused his legs to be drawn under the back wheel but he was thrown clear and unharmed. His wife had just boarded after paying at the lunch counter. bystanders helped him to his feet as the train stopped and he reboarded. One hundred calling cards and plates offered for $1.50 by the Standard office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Burlington
Man Found in Box Car Pays Fine in Missoula Justice
John Miller, arraigned for vagrancy before Justice Phillips, paid a fine after claiming he was en route to find work. Ben Bruce, lacking funds, pleaded to continue his journey toward Helena to seek employment. Al Wilson drew 30 days in jail for drunkenness while Fred Johnson paid $1 and William Cotter was released on promise to leave town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
John Miller
Justice Phillips
Miller
Ben Bruce
Helena
al Wilson
Fred Johnson
William ('Otter
Suspects Not the Escaped Convicts in Missoula
Sheriff Thompson and Under Sheriff Sterling returned from the reservation after detaining two men who resembled three Deer Lodge prison escapees. The men claimed to be from Craig and headed to Washington, but a half off finger and the odd trail detoured them, leading to release.
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Missoula
Thompson
Sterling
Deer Lodge
Raig
Washington
Swan River
Corviets
Plains Valley In Fine Condition Ahead Of Crop Outlook
Missoula June 22 Alexander J. Rhone reports Plains Valley in excellent shape with a promising crop outlook. A recent rainstorm that benefited Missoula and Bitter Root Valleys extended to Plains Monday morning, though crops there were already in good condition.
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Missoula
Alexander J. Rhone
Plains
Rhone
Fourteen Missoula Women Leave for Boston Meeting
Fourteen Missoula women prominent in the Christian Relence faith depart this morning for Boston to attend the national gathering. They expect to be away one month or six weeks.
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Missoula
Hosten
Real estate transfers noted in Missoula summary
On June 2 in Missoula two property deals are recorded. Charles Carrington of Shoshone county Idaho transfers lots in Railroad addition to Ramuel Henrys Hil for consideration unspecified. Thomas Chester transfers lot 6 block 6 McCormick's addition to Mary J. Milan for unknown amount.
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Missoula
Charles
Carrington
Shoshone County
Idaho
Ramuel Henrys
Thomas Chester
Mary J. Milan
McCormick
Crawford Divorce Proceeding Filed in Missoula
Missoula on June 2, Josephine Crawford filed for divorce from Lewis Crawford claiming desertion since July 1. The couple wed in Tuyson Arizona on March 6, 1896.
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Missoula
Josephine Crawford
Lewis Crawford
Tuyson
Ariz
Infant found in ditch near Missoula inquest opens
A nude male infant was found in an irrigating ditch by Roy and Ellis Davis in Missoula. Coroner Lucy and Detective Hogan led a jury questioning whether the drowning occurred before or after placement in the water, with autopsy indicating birth alive and possible days in the ditch. The investigation continued with no conclusive link to a suspect, and next proceedings were set for Wednesday evening.
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Missoula
Roy
Ellis Davis
Q. A. Davis
Davis Residence
Lucy
Hogan
Dinsmore
Ball Park
Davis
Johnson Place
Knowles’ Addition
River Street
Hall
Watson
Brown
Articles of Association for Big Blackfoot Midland Railroad
Missoula June 2. Articles filed with the county clerk outline a railroad project from Bonner to the Big Blackfoot river and Union or Camas creek, then southeast through Camas prairie to near the Copper CHM mine in Powell county. Capital stock $150 000 with $40 000 paid in. Directors: John R. Towle Kenneth Rose Frank Vogel Frank Tooj and T C Marshall.
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Missoula
Big Blackfoot Midland Railroad Company
Big Blackfoot
Bonner
Union
Camas Creek
Camas Prairie
Powelr County
R. Towle
Kenneth Rose
Frank Vogel
Frank Tooj
T. C. Marshall
Man from Vermont and Lady from Buffalo Wed in Missoula
A marriage license was issued in Missoula to George N. Bushnell of Bennington Vermont and Emma Chamberlain of Buffalo New York signaling a forthcoming ceremony. The brief notice confirms the couple's hometowns and the legal action completed on June 22.
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Missoula
George N. Bushnell
Bennington
Emma Chamberlain
Buffalo
Doan's Ointment Promoted by Anaconda Testimony
A reader praises Dean's Ointment as a cure for itching and piles in Helena Montana. The testimonial from Frank Marceau details relief after one application and gradual recovery, noting the product’s soothing effects and diminished inflammation. Also advertises Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburne Buffalo as available nationwide.
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Anaconda
Frank Marceau
Henry St. Helena
Mont
Dean
Smith Drug Co
Doan
Foster-Milburne
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
Hoother
Fourth of July Celebration Plans in Missoula
Missoula committees report strong progress for the Fourth of July event with pledged finances and widespread preparations. The day offers free admission, a baseball game by the Missoula Colts, a log rolling contest, balloon ascension with parachute drop, novelty races, and a packed athletic program with numerous prize races and tug of war. James Stewart reports a theft by an inmate, Corene, with preliminary exam set for Wednesday.
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Missoula
W. B. Brooks
J. 8. Harker
Frank Tucker
Hawkshaw
bin Townsend
Hank Pieres Hawkshaw
Leiser
Mulroney
Athletic Committee
Jime
James Stewart
Martin
Corene
Treasury reports bonds received for 2 percent consols
Washington says 72,224,810 in 3 and 4 per cent bonds have been received to exchange for 2 per cent consols. The secretary stated he has no plan to halt refunding but would give ample notice if a decision to discontinue is made.
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Washington
Treasury
Tillie Jacobson Arrested in Helena Laundry Money Case
Tillie Jacobson was arrested in Missoula after a Helena telegram led Deputy Sheriff Gan non to detain her on suspicion tied to a $200 loss at a Helena laundry. A mut Davis cashes claimed two $100 bills sewn in a shirt, but no funds were found on Tillie during a jail search. She denied guilt and planned to return to Helena to contest the charges.
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Missoula
Tillie Jacobson
No. 3
Helena
Gannon
Tillie
Davis
Seattle
Elks Prepare for Gala Meeting in Missoula
Nell Gate lodge of Elks in Missoula will hold a big gala meeting Tuesday night with 18 Hamilton initiates and 18 from Philipsburg. The session will include a social hour, a planned program by local talent, and a feast of sandwiches and beer, with fines for absentees.
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Missoula
Nell Gate Lodge of Elks
Hamilton
L’hlilpsburg
Sesson
Elka
Farmers Union Grows Steadily in Missoula
Missoula June 2 The Parmers union is growing. BD ER Bandmann director says applications for membership are numerous and a special meeting will be held Saturday afternoon to admit new members. Bandmann expresses enthusiasm and urges farmers to keep produce up to standard to prosper.
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Missoula
Parmers’ Union
ER. Bandmann
Standard Office
Bandmann
New Water Plant Works Perfectly in Public Demonstration
Special Dispatch reports in Blantland Great Falla that the new park irrigation plant performed beyond expectations. City officials and park water board members witnessed a demonstration showing water capacity far exceeds park demand, requiring only 10 hours of operation weekly with even distribution planned. Mayor Freeman and others praised the strong supply and effective operation.
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Blantland
Great Falla
New Park
Park and Water Board
Freeman
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