Fire damages Forbis home in Missoula. laughing gas tank explodes
Mrs. W. P. Forbis’s house on South Third street suffered about 1000 dollars in fire damage. The blaze burned for hours before neighbors emptied rooms and firemen controlled it. A tank of laughing gas exploded tearing woodwork and shattering windows, injuring a passerby slightly. The piano and instruments were destroyed. Miss Garrett’s room lost contents and papers. The fire began in an attic room after a window was opened to vent smoke. Damage to be adjusted and repairs started soon.
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The
Standard
Missoula
W. P. Forbis
South Third Street
Forbis
Garrett
Betor
A. W. Smith
More Trouble at the Hotel in Missoula
A man using the name Lapak was found with smallpox at a Montana hotel, which was closed. Otto Siegel threatened to remove the quarantine sign, officers forced vaccination for all unvaccinated guests, and fumigation was delayed over a $97 bill. The city board of health weighed closing the hotel for 14 days. Siegel chose fumigation, and the hotel may remain closed briefly while the sick man, who had rented a room three weeks earlier, is sent to the pest house.
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Missoula
Lapak
Montana
Otto Seigel
City Board of Health
County Board of Health
Siegel
Couple Runs Away to Wed After Telephone Intervenes
Missoula clerk refuses to issue a marriage license to Arthur F.E. Donaldson and C. M. Mason's daughter when the girl's father calls to oppose. The couple married in Hutte, returned to Missoula, and plan to move to Florence while the father later consents. Golden Rule mail orders noted.
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Missoula
Kemp
District Court
Arthur FE. Donaldson
C. M. Mason
Florence
Hutte
Missoula Brief On Insurance Policy Suit In Oregon
The Philipsburg Call reports Mrs. Gustav Larsen of Granite won a $2000 judgment in Portland against officers of the Order of Washington the Lodge that held a policy payable to Augusta Larsen. Gustav Larsen a Granite charter member died and lodge officers were sent proofs of death without settlement.
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Missoula
Philipsburg
Order of Washington
Gustav Larsen
Granite
Portland
Ore
Larsen
Augusta Larsen
Order liability for full life insurance claim
After dispute over a policy, Mrs. Larsen sought full payment. The order offered a monthly $50 settlement for 40 months, which she rejected. The court ruled the by law changing death claims to monthly payments was not in force when Larsen applied, so the order must pay the full claim.
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Larsen
Missoula Churches Plan Sunday Services Across Denominations
The Missoula church notices list Sunday services for multiple congregations. Methodist at East Main and Washington with Rev. J. W. Bennett preaches at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School at 12:20 p.m. Intermediate league at 4:00 p.m. Epworth league at 6:30 p.m. German Lutheran with 2:00 p.m. Sunday School and evening sermon. Congregational, South Missoula, sermon at 11:00 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Sunday School at 12:45 p.m.. Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. Presbyterian, Rev. Walter Hays, preaching 11:00 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. Junior Endeavor 4:00 p.m. Senior Endeavor 6:45 p.m. Baptist, Rev. J. F. Salsman preaches both services. Sunday School at usual hour. Episcopal, Rev. W. C. West conducts morning and evening services. Christian Helpers and meetings held at usual hours. Scandinavian, Rev. M. Peterson, preaching 7:30 p.m. First Church of Christ Scientist in McHaffie block, 11:00 a.m. subject Substance. Sunday School after services. Wednesday meeting 7:30 p.m. Christian Church, 11:00 a.m. sermon The Fatherhood of God. 7:30 p.m. Second Coming of Christ with music by Barnby and Sudds. Rev. H. F. Rosgell. Weer Church of Christ Scientist in McHathle block, service at 11:00 a.m. subject Matter.
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Missoula
Methodist Church
East Main
Washington Streets
J. W. Bennett
U A. m
Epworth League
German Lutheran Church
Methodist
G. Mertz
Congregational Church
South Missoula
Christian Endeavor Society
J. A. Barnes
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Walter Hays
Baptist Church
J. F. Salsman
Episcopal Church
W. C. West
Christian Helpers
M. Peterson
First Church of Christ (Scientist
McHaffie Block
Hierins Avenue
Christian Church
Goa
Barnby
Christ
Stephen Heller
Allen Mahoney
Sudds
Cities
Mr. Pamplan
New
Visit Missoula Nursery Greenhouses Or Call City Store
A note directs readers to visit Missoula Nursery greenhouses or call the city store on Hierins avenue for more information.
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Missoula
Call City
Hierins Avenue
Conwell Sentenced to Ninety Days in County Jail
Conwell, known for writing letters, was found guilty of vagrancy by a six person jury in Justice Houtechins' court in Missoula. He received a 90 day jail term and added letters from Livingston and Town arrived, with notices of multiple fiancés he hid from each mentioned recipient.
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Missoula
Conwell
Philpsbure
Mattison Divorce Case Filed for Inhuman Treatment
Missoula March 14 Sarah F Mattison sues Charles A Mattison in district court alleging inhuman treatment since their Kaispell marriage in May 1898. She says she has always acted lovingly and dutifully.
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Missoula
Sarah F. Mattison
Charles A. Mattison
Kaispell
Montana Case Details Domestic Violence in Early 1900s
In Polson August 1901 he struck his wife in the face. At Wallace September 1809 he struck her with a rock causing severe wounds. In Kalispell he kicked her injuring her neck and head while he called her vile names. He slapped her frequently. She seeks an absolute divorce and prosecution costs. attorney Charles H. Hall represents her.
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Polson
Wallace
Kalispell
Charles H. Hall
Western Montana Placer Mining stockholders settle dispute and plan sale
In Missoula on March 14 awaiting sale, C H Vanstock of Scranton arrives to mediate. New officers led by T W Letterman have bought out Cryser Christman and others at a lower price, enabling a sale and planned mine development. Meanwhile Northern Pacific labor unrest continues with Assistant Superintendent Law remaining in town.
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Missoula
Western Montana Placer Mining Company
C. H. Vanstock
Scranton
T. W. Letterman
Cryser, Christman
Northern Pacific
Company
Law
Distinct organization of workers formed in Missoula
During last evening's meeting in the opera house James Willis Baer spoke to Christian workers and a distinct organization of workers was formed. Members come from Flathead Missoula and Ravalli counties.
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Missoula
James Willis Baer
Christian Workers In
Opera House
Flathead
Ravalli
Cure of Kidney Trouble Through Golden Medical Discovery
Miss Minnie Ryan of St Louis Missouri credits Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery with a complete cure after twenty years of kidney trouble. She also used Favorite Prescription and Pellets reporting full recovery and relief after eight bottles in total. The advertisement promotes digestion related health and claims benefits to other organs from stomach treatment.
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Minnie Ryan
St. Louis
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Louisiana Avenue
Doctor Pierce
Young People's Societies Pushes Drive in County Meeting
The meeting in Granite and surrounding counties aims to advance young people's societies. Officers elected include President Rev. J. A. Barnes, Congregational church. Secretary Catherine Gehrett. Treasurer Mary E. Sloane.
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Granite Counties
J. A. Barnes
The
Congregational Church
Catherine Gehrett
Mary E. Sloane
Call For The Primaries In Missoula Democrats Gather
A lively Missoula meeting chaired by County Attorney Hall sets primaries for Saturday the 29th from 5 to 7 in each ward. Delegates by ward total 44 with conventions at the courthouse on Monday March 31. ward sites listed and registration committees named.
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Missoula
Hall
Will Cave
Edwards
Keim
Child dies of Brights disease in Missoula
Missoula March 14 Royal M Wort the 4 year old son of D M Wort Hudson died this evening in Missoula of Brights disease. The remains will be buried tomorrow. This is believed to be the first case of a child so young contracting the disease. He also had a touch of dropsy.
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Missoula
Royal M. Wort
D. M. Wort
Hudson
Bright
Missoula Notes on Coyote Bounty and Citizenship
Registration books printed 241 names on Friday. John Monks of Bonita collected a bounty on four coyote heads. A board of health meeting was called but failed to achieve a quorum. Nels John Wilson, Swedish native, declared his intention to become a U.S. citizen.
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John Monks
Bonita
Board of Health
Nels John Wilson
Sweden
United States
Painters Strike in St. Louis Over Wage Hike
At closing time today about 1400 members of the International Brotherhood of Painters Decorators and Paperhangers in St Louis notified employers they would not return to work until a 60 cent daily wage increase is granted. The demand had been announced six months ago.
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St. Louis
International Brotherhood of Painters
Great Falls Fights Havre Move to Open Land Office
In a large meeting the Business Men's association decided to oppose Havre efforts to establish a U S land office in Great Falls. The executive committee will draft a petition to Congress supporting the land office and will print copies for circulation in Chateau, Teton and Cascade counties to secure signatures.
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Standard
Great Falls
Business Men's Association
Havre
United States Land Office
Congress
Chateau
Teton
Cascade
Gen T T Garrard Dies at London Kentucky Home
General T T Garrard dies at his Manchester area residence. He served in the Mexican War and rose to brigadier general in the federal army during the Civil War.
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London
T. T. Garrard
Manchester
Fire destroys part of Montana university science hall
A fire at the Montana state university science hall in Missoula caused about 5000 dollars in damage to the building and machinery. Firemen, led by Driver Fox, controlled the blaze with eight men on site, while watchman Richard Kessler narrowly escaped smoke. No cause is yet determined, with some consider incendiary origin. Insurance totals 28000 dollars. restoration is expected within two months.
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Missoula
Th Science Hall
the State University
Craig
Assay Office
Richard Kessler
Walling
Driver Fox
Fritz Koopman
Charles Dodge
Robert Reik
William Aber
University Hall
R. A. Luke
Helena
State Board
Butte
Dillon
State Board of Education
Noted Bigamist Nelson Arrested in San Antonio Hotel
Christian C. Nelson alias Charles A Freeland alias John Anderson alias Nelson Porter was arrested at a hotel in San Antonio after a complaint from his eighth wife Mary Parker of Plattsburg Missouri. He is alleged to have undivorced wives in Los Angeles Portland Salt Lake City and St Paul and is about 45 years old. He was in the company of his ninth wife A Milburn whom he married two weeks earlier at Fort Scott Kansas.
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Tex
Mary M. Parker
Plattsburg
Christian C. Nelson
Charles A. Freeland
John Anderson
Nelson Porter
A. E. Milburn
Fort Scott
Kan
Nelson
Los Angeles
Portland
Ore
Salt Lake City
St. Paul
Field Flower and Garden Seeds
If you expect a good harvest plant good seeds. We offer Sterling Timothy and Clover varieties plus Northrup King & Co. flower and garden seed futures. We pay freight on all orders and mail orders receive careful attention.
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Northrup, King & Co
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