Two Montana Newspapers Merge To Form Ravalli Republican
A merger of the Ravalli Republican and Ravalli County Democrat is planned in Hamilton. James E. Stevens and E A Sherman will form a new corporation to publish the Ravalli Republican, a six column eight page weekly with a Mergenthaler linotype machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ravalli County Democrat
James E. Stevens
Ravalli Republican
E. A. Sherman
Democrat
Babcock
Anaconda
Republican
Montana
Ravall Republican
Stevensville
Stevens
Bitter Root Times
Sherman
FE. A. Sherman
The
Republican Party
Christy Loses Suit After Court Dismissal In Spokane
Frank Christy of Missoula failed to appear in a Spokane case against the Northern Pacific. A non-suit was allowed and the suit dismissed due to Christy’s absence and intoxicated condition. The incident stems from Christy’s work on the railroad and an injury that cost his hand in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Spokane Chronicle
Frank Christy
Northern Pacific
Spokane
F. C. Christy
Christy
Northern Pacific Rairoad
Post and Matin Avenue
Mont
Getting the Teams in Shape Missoula May 1
In Missoula on May 1 Fox of the fire department trains horses and the new truck for speed. The gray horses hauling the hose wagon receive daily exercise on level roads, while the big engine horses with the hose wagon, driven by Chummy Vanstone, are in excellent trim for a fast run.
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Missoula
Fox
Fire Department
West
Chummy
Vanstone
Mail Orders Directed to Colden Rule in Missoula
A brief notice directs readers to send mail orders to the Colden Rule located in Missoula. It specifies no further conditions or dates. The item reads as a simple postal directive from a local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Postoffice to Move Into Bank Building in Hamilton
Hamilton May 1 The postoffice here will shift to the room in the bank building recently vacated by the Bitter Root stock farm office. The new quarters boast modern heating and a neater, more prepossessing appearance. Change likely takes place next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Postoffice
Bitter Root Stock Farm
Wallpapering and Painting Rates Noted by L N Simons
Advertisement notes wallpaper hanging at 20 cents per double roll and two coats of paint at 14 cents per yard, attributed to L N Simons.
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L. N. Simons
Greene Takes Charge of Helena Hotel In Montana
Missoula readers learn FE C Greene has assumed management of the Helena hotel. Previously he ran the Ravalli hotel at Hamilton and was well liked by travelers and summer visitors, regarded as one of Montana’s most thorough hotel men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Bitter Root
FE. C. Greene
Helena
Greene
Hamilton
Montana
Hospital Nurses Wanted Posted In Missoula
Posters were tacked up today calling for hospital nurses in Missoula on May 1.
Government seeks nurses with clean records for district posting
The government offers $5 a month to able bodied men aged 1 to 3 percent with good records and nursing experience. Acting nurses will receive $25. Applications from this district go to the surgeon at Fort Missoula. BAD MIX-UP IN THE YARDS Missoula May 1 There was a mishap in the east end of the railway yards as a caboose derailed a coal car after a switch error. No other cars were damaged and track was repaired.
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Fort Missoula
Missoula
Fuller
Bill Taggart
Sheriff appoints deputy to guard prisoners in Missoula jail
Sheriff Prescott names F L Miller deputy to watch inmates amid escape schemes. Prisoners fear possible early release. court opens next week with Deer Lodge as a possible destination for some. Miller will stay on nights to monitor proceedings and prevent escapes.
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Missoula
Prescott
F. L. Miller
Deer Lodge
Mr. Miller
Missoula Nursery Ad Highlights Screenhouses and More
Read as listing style notice from Missoula nursery advertising screenhouses and related items at the city store on Hirgins avenues. Includes brief product mention and local shopping prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vielt
Man fears he was drugged in Missoula hospital
Dr. Parsons treats Otto Benson a well known local man with a severe illness. Another patient named Cole a canyon wood hauler believes he has been drugged though he knows no one who would do so. Authorities have not reviewed the claim but may investigate if condition worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Parsons
Otto Benson
Cole
Woodmen of the World plan free May 15 entertainment
Missoula on May 1 reports a large Woodmen of the World meeting deciding to stage a free grand entertainment at the Union opera house around May 15. The event features a low roller, sawing contests, music and literature, with Neighbor Krum delivering a speech. Eighteen new applications were received and a total of eight men are ready to join at the big Initiation, anticipated to draw over a hundred new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Woodmen of
Union Opera House
Krum
Doctor Kellogg Relieved to Join Eighth Infantry in Alaska
May 1 report states Dr. Kellogg, long stationed at the fort, is relieved and will accompany the Eighth Infantry to Alaska. A surgeon from the East will replace him here and arrive in time to relieve Kellogg, who has been regarded as one of the post’s best surgeons for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Kellogg
Eighth Infantry
Alaska
Saddle Thief Sought in Missoula May Day Theft
Police seek a teenaged saddle thief who stole a saddle from Judge Webster's home. The culprit was traced when he tried to sell the saddle at a second hand shop. He remains at large as investigators pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Fawn Shipped to Columbia Gardens in Butte
J J Dowling of St Regis shipped a fine young fawn to the Columbia Gardens in Butte. The animal, caught down the line, will add interest to the wild animal collection at the gardens. It is in good condition despite its unusual gait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
J. J. Dowling
St. Regis
Columbia Gardens
Butte
Two Broken Legs From Spokane and Coeur d Alene Trains
Two new patients arrived at the Northern Pacific hospital in Missoula. Mr. O'Brien from Spokane is treated for a fractured leg, followed by Bright Johnson an employee of the company with a broken leg from the Coeur d Alene train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Northern Pacific Hospital
O'Brien
Spokane
Coeur d'Alene
Bright Johnson
Contest Attendees Named for Helena Oratorical Event
Missoula will send delegates to the Helena state oratorical contest on Friday. Attending are Miss Howard Miss Watson Miss Nora Toole George Greenwood Gilbert Reinhard and Miss Ruth Kellogg who will act as chaperone.
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Missoula
Helena
Miss Howard
Miss Watson
Nora Toole
George Greenwood
Gilbert Reinhard
Ruth Kellogg
Man Freed After Returning Jewelry
Ned Baker arrested on complaint by Jennie Brown for using her jewelry to buy drinks. He was discharged today after returning the jewelry this morning. Police report indicates the item was recovered.
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Missoula
Ned Baker
Jennie Brown
Baker
Disturbers of the Peace Fined in Missoula
Judge Hayes fined three disturbers of the peace named Mitchell Dean and Palouse Bill plus costs. Taylor received a separate fine for breaking windows in a Front street dive and paid damages as well.
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Missoula
Hayes
Mitchell
Dean
Taylor
Missoula Court Faces Large Criminal Docket Next Week
Missoula lawyers await a crowded docket when Judge Webster opens court Monday. Defendants include Joseph Brown charged with attempted assault on Mrs. Gilruth, James Ferguson for attempted robbery, plus Lochan suspects George Kiavod, Charles Fisher tied to the flower mill safe blow, and others facing charges of jail aids, jewelry theft, gambling, extortion, and shooting near Brunswick.
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Missoula
Webster
Joseph Brown
Lothrop
James Ferguson
Ed Carlson
Edwards
Carlson
George Kiaw Od
Charles Fisher
John Stett
Kirkwood
Stett
Willam Carlton
James O'Brien
Wilson
Nellie Davis
Henry Gramm
Simon Hellman
Hellman
Gramm
William Gordon
James Arkin
Brunswick
Gordon
Sloan
Thomas Jackson
Cyr Parent
Bonita
Justice Court
Land Office Receipts Grow In April at Missoula
Monthly report shows April business in the United States land office up from 1901 by 638.09. Total sales 2,987.37. fees 709.26. Bitter Root Indian lands 774.20. Entries include 11 cash, 1 mining, 2 desert land, 4 final desert land, 20 declaratory statements, 1 adverse claim, 1 mining application, 3 timber and stone sworn statements, 9 homesteads, 11 final homestead entries. Fees for testimony 20.00. contests 5. railway 226. state selection 18.09. Bitter Root lands sales 0. The Northern Pacific Railway and Montana states made large acre selections totaling 19,449 and 7,807.96 acres respectively.
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Missoula
United States Land Office
General Land Office
Washington
Co. Whss
Bitter Root Valley
Yespee Sheraedtensese
Etens
Ae Teaceeen
Ise Anedeg
Selec
Ey Pea
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Montana
New Reservoir and Flume Begin North of Missoula
Missoula Water Company starts work on a new hilltop reservoir and flume north of the city. The project will employ many workers all summer and boost capacity and pressure. The improved system will enhance hydrant service, reduce steam engine use, and strengthen fire protection for Missoula.
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Missoula
Killed by Train Near Eddy
A man identified as Thomas B. Douglass of Columbia Falls was struck and killed by a Northern Pacific train near Eddy Montana two and a half miles east of Eddy. The incident occurred as two men were seen ahead of the train and Douglass allegedly did not hear it. Coroner John Hayes and Undertaker Lucy traveled to Eddy to recover the body and investigate the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Northern Pacific
Eddy
Thomas B. Douglass
Columbia Falls
No. 3
Rogers
Gilbert
Tem
Douglass
John Hayes
Lucy
Missoula Notes Roundup of Local Shifts and Visits
MISSOULA NOTES cover a string of small town items. Newborn daughter announced to Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Kelley of 411 West Pine. M. H. Prideaux, reservation storekeeper, visiting in the city. Charles Allard and Andrew Stinger among reservation people in town. Dr Tremblay called to Bonner for Mrs A G Smith who is ill. J C McGinnis, ill at Sisters' hospital, downtowned. Albert Marion, leading French town merchant, visiting relatives and attending business. Sheriff and deputies busy summoning witnesses for district court beginning Monday. Mrs Miller of Orchard Homes improving. S J Robertson of Saltese sold an undivided one sixteenth in Elk quartz lode to Mike H Linn for 1. Ed Miller departs Friday for Windfall to supervise mining ops all summer. Bert Story returns home after two weeks in Missoula. he will oversee mining properties near Anaconda.
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F. P. Kelley
West Pine Street
M. H. Prideaux
Charles Allard
Andrew Stinger
Albert Marion
Frenchtown
Miller
Edward Miller
Orchard Homes
S. J. Robertson
Saltese
Mike H. Linn
Elk Quartz Lode
Big Creek
Ed Miller
Bert Story
Missoula
Anaconda
Missoula Rail Passes Tighten After Homeseekers Day
Two long trains pass through Missoula on homeseekers day with about 500 travelers. Track work near the station provides a walking path on the third track as a new tube is planned. Passes on the north coast limited will be refused next Sunday. only essential travel and certain officials may ride.
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Missoula
F. O'Brien
Spokane
Terry
Club
Thompson
North Coast Limited
County Treasurer's April Report for Missoula
County Treasurer George C Higgins reports April receipts totaling 65 381 83 including cash on hand 62 206 40 licenses 2 112 fees from district and county clerks 379 55 special poor tax 24 tax deeds 6 redemption certificate 50 cents and back taxes from 1896 to 1901 for the month there were disbursements totaling 65 281 38 leaving a balance of 59 119 88 in the treasury.
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Missoula
George C. Higgins
Tost
Treasury
French Rancher Bleond Manicnon Dies Near Missoula
Bleond Manicnon a Frenchman aged 66 living east of Clinton died at his Missoula area ranch this afternoon from infertility and old age. He resided with his son in law Mr Ducherenea and leaves a wife. Undertaker Marsh transported the body to Missoula for a funeral Saturday at 1 30 PM in the Catholic cemetery.
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Missoula
Bleond Manicnon
Clinton
Ducherenea
Marsh
Rev. C. H. Linley Returns From World Tour
Missoula reports Rev. C. H. Linley of the Episcopal church returning tonight from a trip around the world. He says he had a good time and will preach at his church Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
C. H. Linley
The
Episcopal Church
Shaffer Re-Elected as President of Amalgamated Union
In Wheeling on May 2 President Shaffer was re-elected by the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers with 148 votes to 56 for Thomas Williams of Zanesville. New officers include Secretary John Williams and editor Ben I. Davis. socialists win a partial victory by removing the word economic from a political discussion ban, allowing sub-lodges to address civic and economic matters and act against unfriendly municipal officers.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Thomas Will'ams
Zanesville
Ohio
John Williams
Amalgamated Journal
Ben I. Davis
M. F. Tighe
John EF. Taylor Elias Jenkins
John G. Horan
Northern Pacific club rooms opened at Missoula station
May first visitors toured the newly opened Northern Pacific club rooms at the station in Missoula. Periodicals and newspapers line the tables as officials expect billiard tables and other furnishings to arrive soon. Members express satisfaction with the prospects of the organization.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific Club
Station
Notable Visitors Roam Missoula Tonight
Missoula hosts prominent guests ex-Governor J E Rickards of Butte and Dr Peter Mussiebrod of Garnet. Rickards just back from Coeur d Alene mining district while Mussiebrod reports Garnet mines showing up very fine.
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Missoula
J. E. Rickards
Butte
Peter Mussiebrod
Garnet
Mr. Rickards
Coeur d'Alene
Mussiebrod
Flag Pole Raised at Northern Pacific Yards in Missoula
This afternoon, an 80 foot flare pole was erected in front of Master Mechanic Buck's office opposite the new Northern Pacific station. The pole will support one of the largest American flags in the city. Boys enjoyed the work, it is the yard's only flag pole, and a pretty grass lawn is being laid around the area.
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Missoula
Buck
Northern Pacific
Boer leaders to present peace terms to Lord Kitchener
London reports that after deliberations the Boer leaders will move to Pretoria to present to Lord Kitchener the peace terms they are prepared to accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Missoula City Jail Needs Replacement Soon
Missoula on May 1 notes the current jail is a disgrace and crowded when five or more are confined. The new city council is expected to provide a better facility, with recently purchased lots seen as a suitable site for a building.
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Missoula
Cryster party departs Missoula for Detroit to advance mining ventures
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Cryster leave Missoula for Detroit after a visit. Cryster has attracted eastern capitalists to several mining propositions and will arrange development plans. Two companies were organized, with wealthy backers, and thousands of dollars are expected to be invested.
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Missoula
C. S. Cryster
Detroit
McBride Receives Telegram On Father's Illness
M B McBride chief clerk to Superintendent Russell of the Northern Pacific Rocky Mountain division received a telegram announcing the serious illness of his father Hugh M McBride of Ellensburg Washington aged 67. The Missoula scene includes a note about a $1 win at McBrides and a bedside call to the father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. McBride
Ellensburg
Missoula
M. B. McBride
Russell
Rocky Mountain Division
Northern Pacific
Hugh M. McBride
Wash
McBride
Red tie signals deeper secrets in a tense train scene
In a morning setting two men argue over attire as Harry explains a crimson tie draws attention away from his face. He boasts of a system using visual misdirection to shield indiscretions and contrasts his appearance with a life preserver analogy on a crowded car.
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Harry
Boer Leaders Set Peace Talks Date Change to May 15
Pretoria reports a meeting of Boer leaders will be held on May 15 at Verein gen in Transvaal to decide on peace negotiations, with the earlier May 25 date corrected.
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Pretoria
Vereingen
Transvaal
Mystery Vessel Sighted Near Quillyaute River
Neah Bay dispatch reports Indians near Lapush spotted a large vessel two miles from Quillyaute river mouth at daylight. No signs of life aboard and part of a house washed away. Likely a passenger steamer. Two Indians paddled to Lapush, Tyee tug left at 10 PM to investigate.
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Seattle
Wash
Times
Neah Bay
Lapush
Quillyaute River
Puget Sound Tug Boat Company
Tyee
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Western Montana
Standard
West Main Street
Joseph Becker
St. Louis
Ries
Cook
Missoua
Majestic Ranges
Aaissoulaz
Heine
Missoula, Mont
Western Montana National Bank
G. A. Wolf John C. Lehson
J. H. T. Ryman
Cashier
G. T. Lewis
H. L. Braun & Co
Thaler Machine
Cleveland Bicycles
Bishop & Kern
Helena Hotel
M. Reilly & Co
the Grocers
Dally's
Trous Reanls
Crescent Wheels
Missoula How. Co
Woodmen of the World
Fawn
Ausanii
BIG Land Office
Thomas Douglass
Papera
Missoula Notes
Dr. Tremblay
Bonner
A. G. Smith
J. C. McGinnis
Sisters’ Hospital
Amalgamated Association
Indorses
Hill and Drill Seeders
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Mont
J. M. Lucy
First National Bank
A. B. Hammond
A. G
England
M. Keith
B. Hammond
John M
Geseees
Tors, T. L. Greenough
Oo. G
Curt Oe
Clubrooma
McBride's
Eastern Capital
Father
Matt.j. Johnsons
Eva Eees
City Drug Store
California
Marvel CO
Boom Times
Indg
New York
Newbro Drug Co
DR. Miles
Pate
Evans Chemicalco
BIG Blackfoot Milling CO
Bonner, Mon
Benner Yarde
Toole Ave
Bonner, Mont
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