Cremated remains from Missoula car fire reveal narrow escapes
Coroner Hayes reports the cremated remains of Minnie Hersh Bert Read and Rene Lacasse after a passenger car fire at Olive and the wreck, with one passenger later identified as John Bolsam. Knights of Pythias telegram seeks Read’s body for Columbus Kansas, while inquest set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Hayes
Olive
Minnie Hersh
Bert Read
Rene Lacasse
John Bolsam
Davis
Boltmens
W. H. Dolber
Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Read
Columbus
Kan
Harry Adams
Theatrical Company
Mr. Hayes
Bitter Root notes and local updates in Hamilton
Hamilton notes report on Dick Wells posting in the Philippines era to Montana’s Bitter Root, local officials and county actions, school changes with Miss Jeannette Walls, property sales near Victor, lumber industry moves, and bridge work on Camas Creek with homeseekers arriving and editors traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Dick Wells
Ravalli Republican
Montana
Philippines
Quartermaster’s Department
Board of County Commissioners
H. C. Groff
Victor Public Schools
Stamper
Jeannette Walls
George Morgan
Butte
Charles Auer
A. K. P. Crockett
Bonner
Vincent Burch, Sr
Vincent Burch, Jr
Stevensville
Board of Commissioners
Justice Courts
R. M. Bones
Ben Cameron
Victor
J.P. Rogers
Cincinnati
Bitter Root Valley
A. L. Puncan
Missoula
Totman
Lumber Department
A.C. M. Co
J. A. Martin
Fort Benton
Ed Hart
Ll. PD. Reynolds
A. W. Jamieson
Florence
J. M. Lenahan
Camas Creek
Edjtor Sherman
The
Democrat
Anaconda
Missoula Notes Describe Local Visits and Events
Missoula notes show visits by C A Stillinger and others, a range of professional trips, social calls, and developments around town. Entries mention doctors in Plains and Victor, business moves, theater plans, hospital services, and notable residents’ comings and goings with numerous local names and places.
Night bell boy injured after hotel dispute
Missoula March 17 Al Haskins a Florence hotel night bell boy was badly cut and knocked down after a confrontation with Fred Johnson a hotel yardman. Johnson struck him with a pail and fled while Haskins suffered a broken nose and facial injuries needing a surgeon. No complaint filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
al Haskins
Florence Hotel
Fred Johnson
Johnson
Haskins
DANGER OF EPIDEMIC AT FLATHEAD RESERVATION
Dangers from smallpox on the Flathead reservation arise as Canadian Cree bands camped near Rowan report several cases. Agent Smead guards the camp and bans Cree-Indian mixing. County Chairman Tietien says he will coordinate with Agent Smead to stop Indians leaving the reservation while the outbreak lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Flathead
Rowan
Smead
Tietien
Warm reception for Justice Houtchens in Missoula
Justice W A Houtchens returns from Illinois to a misfired closet incident. A match ignited phosphorus on clothing, causing a small blaze that burned contents but spared the house. The note closes with a local tailor offering special suit and pants bargains for 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
W. A. Houtchens
Ilinois
Lemley
Nine-year-old Lena McFarland Dies in Bonita Pneumonia
Lena McFarland daughter of Mr and Mrs A McFarland of Bonita died this morning after a short illness from pneumonia. Funeral will be held Monday afternoon at the Bonita schoolhouse where she attended regularly.
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Chattin Bros
Park Addition
Henry St. John
Victor
Missoula
Archie Marand
Lolo
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Lucy
Hironita
J. McFarland
Selish
H. Putney
Sisters’ Hospital
James G. Burke
Standard
St. Xavier's
Thomas Burke
Anaconda
Max Dubuy
Bonner
Parsons’ Hospital
Benjamin Brush
Dorseckle
Hamilton
Parsons
Saltese
John Montgomery
Chris Fuller
Emma Heidensick
Charles Flowers
Layton Stewart
Renuhen Dwight
Kenneth Ross
Pr. R. Gwinn
Fiest National Bank
Dr. Gwinn
Hadley Morrison
Bonita
Morrison
McMasters
Hayes & Marsh
Maclay
William Garland
Pennsylvania
Lena McFarland
A. McFarland
Big shoe sale opens Monday at Gold Boot stock
The M. M. Co announces a startling sale based on the entire Gold Boot shoe store stock. It opens Monday morning March 2h offering shoe bargains with many items at half regular price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
The
M. M. Co
Illness in Kentucky Threatens Col. Tom Marshall Brother
Brother of Col. Tom Marshall in Missoula receives telegram from Wrykliff Kentucky announcing serious illness in that place. Fear of fatal heart attack possible. condition described as grave.
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Missoula
Tom
Marshall
Wryckliff, Ky
Missoula Opens Baseball Season With North Siders Win
Missoula marked the earliest opening date on record as North Missoula defeated a city-picked nine 2 to 1 in a spring debut. The game featured solid plays and begins a series that is expected to draw wide interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
North
Texas Oil Boom Expands From Corsicana to Beaumont
Texas already a leading petroleum state with Corsicana’s 1894 oil vein yielding rapid output growth to 66 000 barrels in 1897 and 546 000 in 1898. New fields near Beaumont Jefferson County promise short pipelines to refineries and shipping on Sabine Pass, signaling broader eastern Texas discoveries and continued growth.
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Texas
Beaumont
Jefferson County
California
Lake Sabine
Sabine Pass
Gulf
Corsicana
Pennsylvania
Dallas
Premiums Boost Yearlong Standard Subscription Offer
The Standard advertises a year's subscription with standout premiums designed to outshine all competitors. Readers are invited to call the office to learn about the generous gifts and terms accompanying the annual rate.
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Standard
Victor Notes Highlight Local Movers and New Shop
Henry Shields and family moved into a new home in Victor and are proud of it. Shields has been ill with the grip but is convalescent. Thomas Fulkerson, formerly of Missoula, opened a butcher shop in Victor and is described as a bright young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Simpson
Bertha
Blanche
Victor
Stevensville
Carrie Nation
Paul Becker
Missoula
Deer Lodge
Pace
Mr. Jordan
Northern Pacific Hospital
Christian Ehburch
Higgins
Golf Club
Helena
W. B. Russell
Thompson
Missoula Mercantile Company
Russell
Mussell
Beneficial Association
Arlee
Evaro
Hamilton
Kate Shelley
Lothrop
Nine Mile
I. C. Mulroney
Bitter Root
Fentleman
Mulroney
Hanbridge
Beck
Dr. Campbell
Butte
Buckley
George L. Hammond
South Missoula
F. P. Smith
Wallace
W. J. Jackson
M. R. Rutherford
Evyline Roll
Lucius Parker
Henry Shields
Mr. Shields
Thomas Fulkerson
Mr. Fulkerson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Western
Western Montana
West Main Street
Gold Boot Shoe Company
Missoula, Montana
First National Bank of
B. Hammond
A. G
England
J. M. Meith
Cashier
A. Eady B. Hammond
John M. Keith
T. L. Greenough
A. G. England
M. McLeed
H. L. Braun & CO. Ouccessors
Chas Luneley Scientific and Doctoraive Taxidermy, Sone
Rosendorf's
Notes
C. A. Stillinger
Dr. Robinson
Plains
Edward Trudeau
Woodman
T. C. Marshall
J. F. Davies
Andrew Stiner
J. J. Fischer
Duncan
O. N. Holt
Dante
Woodmen of the World
Union Hall
Joseph Davis
Dawson
Charles Allard
Manager Hartley
al G. Field
Greater Minstrels
Neil Burgess
Charles Haffbauer
George Wall
Northern Pacific Hotel
Northern Pacific
Seattle
Fraser & Chalmers
Chicago
Quigley
J. R. Lattimer
Grasse Valley
Kohn & Bielenberg
Portland
Mr. Troop
John H. Smith
Mullan
Edward Hollister
Dowdell
Hurlbutt
Union Market
P. M. Reilly & Co., the Grocers
Bell Boy
Flathead Reservation
P.M. Reilly & Co
Justice of the Peace
Moutehens
Pight Pire
Brother Ts Et
Victor Notes
Bennett
Senda
Tree
United States
Hook
Dr. Bennett Electric Belt Co
Aston Block
Denver
Colo
Red Cross
Vin de Cinchona Co
Des Moines, Iowa
Smith Drug CO
Anaconda, Smith & Simons, Druggists
Green
Smith Drug Company
Missoula Drug Company
R. Gwinn
Firs National Bank Bidg
Broadway
New York
Sol
Timothy
Northrup, King &Co
Anaconda Gopper Mining Co
Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Mont
Western Montana National Bank
Missoula, Mont
G. A. Wolf
John C. Lehson
J. H. T. Ryman
Hayes & Marsh Undertakers
West Front Street
Mleod & CH
Front St
Attorneys-At-Law
Joyce & Mulroney
First National Bank
W. C. Orr
Johnson's Livery
Front Street
A. W. Wood
Exonanar
Carien
Proprie Or
Manu
Augendre
Paris
Newbro Drug Co
Butte, Montans
Megiyt
W. A. Cook
M. D
Cook Medical CO
Curtis ST
Charles Bidg
Big Blackfoot Milling Co
Boaner, Mont
Tamarack
Toole Ave
Bonner, Mont
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