Missoula Water Company to Modernize System
Missoula plans extensive water system improvements with a $20,000 outlay. Chief engineer prospect Mr. Payne of Butte is to oversee the project, aiming for higher pressure and a large reservoir about 100 feet higher. A dam on Kemp ranch will divert Rattlesnake creek into a main pipe line to the reservoir.
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Missoula
Fred T. Sterling
Butte
Mr. Payne
Kemp Ranch
Water Company
Payne
Judge Myers Threatened in Missoula Letter
Judge Nelson J. Myers received a threatening note from an man he opposed in a recent justice court criminal action. Myers stated he would defend himself to the death if attacked, while the letter, written in a poor hand, promises violence including kicking teeth out and breaking a wooden leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Nelson J. Myers
Missoula Clerk Works to Reorganize Court Records
Clerk Kemp of the district court in Missoula is reorganizing old records and indexing them to speed searches. He aims to have the books properly arranged, improving access for attorneys and ensuring the office is more orderly as commissioners’ improvements near completion. Mail orders directed to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Kemp
District Court
Society Bells Rule Missoula Friends in Boston
Cairnes joins the capital city social scene as a noted society bell with warm congratulations from Missoula friends and a playful nod to Boys’ waists in Boston.
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Cairnes
Capital City
Missoula
Deal with an unruly boy
Missoula March 10 The school board met in special session to handle a case of an unruly pupil. The boy was moved to another room under a different teacher and will be reassessed. The board also elected Miss Lelia Brown as supply teacher and instructed telegraphing for more seats as schools are crowded.
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Missoula
Mitchell
Root charges man with gambling over refused chips
In Missoula on March 10 Root also known as Than Smith swore to a complaint in Justice Houtchens court naming Jackson as carrying on a game of chance. Root was denied chips and a call to Donovan's AG office followed, with a County Attorney Charles H Hall later drawing the complaint. Jackson was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Root
Jackson
Coroner's jury rules death due to live electric wire
The coroner's jury in Missoula found Andrew Nelson died after contact with an overcharged electric light wire. A piece of bailing wire lodged across the utility cables caused the lethal charge. No person was blamed for the accident, except for the unaware boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Andrew Nelson
South Missoula
Electric Light Company
Board Examines Buildings and Equipment for New Structures
Members and board group examined the equipment and discussed new buildings. A late afternoon session lacked a quorum and no actions were taken. The governor could not attend today but will join the committee on the 27th to review buildings and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toole
Peter Brosseau Dies After Illness in Missoula
Peter Brosseau, longtime west end resident, died this afternoon after several days of serious illness at the hospital. He became insane on Saturday and passed away while unconscious. Funeral is planned for Wednesday. He leaves a widow and several grown children. He was known for delivering washing and cold vegetables in the west end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Peter Brosseau
West End
Mr. Bros Seau
Mr. Bros- Seau
Durnford Fraud Claim Sparks Suit Over Montana Ranch
In Missoula, Charles H. Hall and J E Patterson filed an answer for Arthur J Durnford and Mrs Durnford in the suit by W H Reed alias Hooper Reed to foreclose a mortgage. Reed allegedly misrepresented water availability and orchard condition at a ranch in the Flint Root valley near Carlton. Durnford seeks 1560 dollars and cancellation of a 1000 dollar note with damages.
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Missoula
Charles H. Hall
J. E. Patterson
Arthur J Durnnford
Mrs. Durnford
Sea
W. H. Reed
Hooper” Reed
Durnford
Reed
Suanford
Declare Their Intention
Missoula March 10 Talford Babbington Messinger and Edith M Messinger natives of Canada who resided in Boston before moving West have filed first papers declaring the intention to become U S citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Democrats Call Meeting in Missoula for Caucuses
Charles Hall, chairman of the Democratic city central committee, issues a call for a Friday meeting at his First National Bank building office. The event aims to arrange caucuses primaries and a city convention with broad Democratic attendance to win the spring election. Good men sought for every office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Charles Hall
Democratic City Central Committee
First National Bank
Elderly Man Found Unconscious Beside Darbee’s Store
In Missoula on March 10 an elderly man, unnamed, was found unconscious on the sidewalk in front of Darbee's clothing store by Harvey Johnson and Chief of Police Larea. He was taken to the city jail where a bed was prepared and he rests easily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Darbee'’s
Harvey Johnson
Larea
Woodmen of the World lodge plans large new member drive
In Missoula on March 10 the Woodmen of the World council notes strong meeting turnout and renewed energy. Members aim to recruit 99 new members by May 1 to bolster the order’s growth in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
C Ansocraon
The
Woodmen of the World
9 Association
Nesmith Seeks Letters of Administration in Feney Estate
Public administrator B T Nesmith applied to district court for letters of administration in the estate of Peter Feney deceased The estate includes money due from a railway company plus real and personal property Feney was killed at Iron Mountain The court set March 22 for the hearing of the application
Night engineer injured at Florence hotel in Missoula
Missoula on March 10 reports Al Farrell the Florence hotel night engineer sustained a serious hand injury when his finger was nearly torn from his hand after his hand was caught in a revolving shaft during maintenance work.
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Missoula
al Farrell
Florence
Frank Stinger Returns to Work After Illness
Missoula reports Frank Stinger, a noted contractor, back on the street today following a several day confinement at home due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Frank Stinger
Cyr-Parent Case Set For Tomorrow In Bonita
Missoula March 10 The Cyr-Parent case from Bonita will come on tomorrow before Justice Houtenens. A number of witnesses came here from Bonita tonight.
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Missoula
Bonita
Houtenens
Mail Carrier Confesses to Burning Papers
A mail carrier confessed to burning the mail he was employed to transport admitting he burned only the papers to avoid delivery. The incident centers on the charged act and the defendant's stated motive.
Broadwater eyed for Seventh Day Adventist sanitarium site
Dr. Paulsen of Battle Creek sanitarium in Chicago examined the Broadwater in Helena on March 10 as a potential branch location. He toured with R. C. Wallace and Henry Klein, who had urged the project, and left for the coast tonight after a positive impression.
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Standard
Helena
Battle Creek
Northwest
Dr. Paulson
Chicago
Battle Creek Sanitarium
California
Paulsen
R. C. Wallace
Henry Kiein
Broadwater
T’eulson
Local carpenters halt work on Alder depot project
Sheridan Montana dispatch reports local carpenters on the Alder depot buildings for the Northern Pacific branch quit work after months without pay. The bridge gang suspended work, liens may be filed, and the matter will be taken to the state labor assembly. Moore and Strathern hold the contract.
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The
Standard
Sheridan
Mont
Alder
Northern Pacific
Labor Assembly
Stete
Moore & Strathern
Washington Boy Meets King in Royal London Visit
Wilbur Johnson, 15, of Washington DC, traveled to England from St John New Brunswick aboard a schooner. In London he was admitted to Marlborough House by the Duke of Argyll, met King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, described royal jewels, tea, and shared details of Central High School's cadet exploits.
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Wilbur Johnson
Washington City
England
St. John
N. B
London
Marlborough House
Sonny
Duke of Argyll
Washington High School Cadets
Central High School
Washington
Queen Alexandra
Edward
Queen Victoria
Edward the Black Prince
Mary II
King Arthur
The
Round Table
Quast seeks divorce from Florence Quast in Missoula
Carl Quast filed a district court complaint in Missoula asking to end his marriage to Florence Quast. They wed in Marysville Missouri in 1898 and separated after a month in Goodhue Minnesota. No children are reported. Attorney: J. M. Dixon.
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Missoula
Carl Quast
Florence Quast
Marys- Ville
Goodhue
Minn
J. M. Dixon
Missoula Notes Highlight Visitors and Local Moves
J E Totman visits Missoula from Hamilton while Thomas Kemp of the district clerk’s office returns from Butte. Mr and Mrs J C Hunt plan a Kalispell trip for about a week. Mrs Frank Staples of Spokane leaves after visiting the Tietjens. Lumber camps on the Blackfoot, except Sunset, close. Colonel McTague from Deer Lodge expands his Deer Lodge home. Daniel Bandmann to perform in Missoula and then in Spokane after Butte run.
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J. E. Totman
Hamilton
Thomas Kemp
Butte
J. C. Hunt
Kalispell
Frank Staples
Spokane
A. P. Tietjen
Blackfoot
Big Blackfoot Milling Company
Deer Lodge
Daniel Bandman
Missoula
Mr. Bandmann
Mutilated Body Found After Farmhouse Fire Near Tacoma
The body of a man was found in a farm house six miles from Tacoma on the Puyellup road. The head lay two feet from the trunk, indicating murder before the house was set ablaze.
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Tacoma
Wash
Puyellup Road
First Day Reg Period Opens in Missoula
Registry Agent Samuel Bell opened office at city hall and reports 63 voters registered by closing time. He calls this an excellent start and expects total registration to be large, possibly exceeding last year’s figures.
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Missoula
Samuel Bell
Old-Time Hoo-Yoo Visitor Plans Attendance
Dr. Bean of Bitter Root valley visited Missoula as a charter Hoo-Hoo member from eight years ago. He calls the order essential for lumbermen and newspaper people and plans to attend an upcoming concatenation if possible. Meals served hot at the European.
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Missoula
Dr. Vr. Bean
Bitter Root Valley
Mr. Bean
Hoo-Hoo
Peel Returns From Kentucky Trip With Young Thoroughbreds
Mr. Peel, famed Bitter Root valley horseman, returns to Missoula after months in Kentucky and Mast with a train load of young thoroughbreds raised on Bitter Root stock farm. He stayed in Kentucky for several weeks.
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Missoula
David Peel
Bitter Root Valley
The
Mast
Bitter Root
Peel
Kentucky
Ill Drummond official Daniel Dugan Reported In Missoula
Missoula March 10 Daniel Dugan the longtime Drummond section boss is ill at the hospital. He was brought in Sunday and officials say his condition is not serious though he remains under care.
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Missoula
Daniel Dugan
Drummond
Visit Missoula Nursery's Greenhouses
City store on Higgins Avenue invites visitors to explore Missoula Nursery greenhouses or contact for details.
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Missoula
Call City
Higgins Avenue
Vaugh and Cairnes Couple Reported Married in Helena
Vaugh and Miss Cairnes of Helena were wed, news sent tonight to Missoula. Charles B. Vaugh, formerly with the telephone company in Missoula, and Miss Ida Cairnes are the newly united pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
John Detffelyach
Charles B. Vaugh
Ida Cairnes
Helena
Vaugh
State Board of Education Meets in Missoula
G T Paul of Dil ler State Superintendent W W Welch of Helena Superintendent McWay of the Hamilton school and J M Evans of Missoula attended a governor called meeting in Missoula to inspect state university buildings. Each man spoke briefly and the Schramm children played piano as the programme impressed attendees. President Craig escorted the observers through the facilities.
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Missoula
G. T. Paul
Ditler
W. W. Welch
Helena
McWay
Hamilton School
J. M. Evans
State Board of Education
Toole
Eeach
Schramm
Craig
Minnesota House Passes $59,000 Exposition Aid Bill
The Minnesota House of Representatives approved an amended measure to appropriate 59000 for a Minnesota exhibit at the St Louis exposition. The bill moves to the Senate, where passage is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
House of Representatives
St. Louis Exposition
Minnesota
Senate
Johnsons welcome sister visiting Missoula from Chicago
C E Johnson returned to Missoula from Chicago and other eastern cities tonight. He is joined by his sister Mrs C R Newton who will stay for a few months visiting brothers C E and Harvey Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
C. E. Johnson
Chicago
C. E. and
Harvey Johnson
President Nominates New Postmasters Across States
The president sent nominations to the senate for postmasters Alfred J. Stephens of Lewistown Montana K P Allen of Pullman Washington Willam F Brittain of Sheridan Wyoming and others for various offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Alfred J. Stephens
Lewistown
Mont
K.P. Allen
Pullman
Waeh
Willam F. Brittain
Sheridan
Wyo
Tragic Accident in Guthrie Ends in Decapitation
In Guthrie Oklahoma on March 10 Knight W Jones used a stick of hazardous material held under his head which exploded blowing off his head and both hands. He had been ar-
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Guthrie, Okla
Knight W. Jones
The Gordon Hat Ad: Style Stamp of Gentility
An ad headline highlights W. Lombard, a black dentist, noting the Gordon hat as a spring fashion choice. The copy promotes hats as a mark of gentility and singles out the Gordon as an exemplary style.
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Gordon
Siegel Cleared of Health Law Violation in Quarantine Case
A six member jury finds Otto Siegel not guilty of violating quarantine laws after he tore down health department signs at his hotel. Testimony detailed the hotel’s role, the crew’s movements, and claims of orders to close the establishment. The trial spanned most of the afternoon with witnesses for both sides.
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Missoula
Otto Siegel
Walling
Health Department
Frank Miller
Miller
Fitzgerald
Parsons
Larson
Harry Burns
Mr. Siegel
Harry Nibley
Siegel
Wall
Ing
Health Committee
Murphy
W. M. Draffen
Field Flower and Garden Seeds For a good harvest
Sterling Timothy and Medium Red Clover seeds offered by Northrup King & Co. at the beach. Choice Timothy and Choice Red Clover listed. We pay freight on all seed orders and mail orders receive careful attention.
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Northrup, King & Co
Beach
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Missoula, Mont
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G. A. Wolf
John C. Lehson
J. H. T. Ryman
G. T. Lewis
H. L. Braun & Co
Ueses
Missoula Company
Boston
Main St
AR. Jackson
the Attorney General's Office
Ing Hinesa
Turkish Baths
Rankin Barbershop
Saya
Democrats
Mr. Stinger
MR. Quast
Missoula Notes
P. M. Reilly & Co., the Grocers
Mr. Peel
Mr. Dugan SI
Vaugh—Cairnes
Lewistown's
W. Lombard
Helena, Mont
General Distributere
Acme
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Hamilton, Mont
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O. G. England
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Keith
J. M. Lucy
C. A. Perrin, M. D
Helena, Montana
W. A. Cook
Cook Medical CO
Curtis ST
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EL CO
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Bonner, MO
Bonner
Toole Ave
Bonner, Mont
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