Man Arrested Over Frauds in Missoula Meat Market
John Ottracoughe formerly of East Helena is arrested in Stevensville on a fraud charge after a bad check used to buy William Kennedy’s meat market in Missoula. The bank notes funds were gone, and Kennedy attached the business while authorities hunt for the suspect.
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Missoula
John Ottracoughe
East Helena
Stevensville
Prescott
Ortracoughe
William Kennedy
Bitter Root
Kennedy
Helena
Luke Hateh
Town streets gain cleaner look after chain gang work
Town avenues and Main street now present a much better appearance than a month ago. Officer Anderson organized a section of the chain gang for the cleanup and achieved substantial service from the workers. The streets are among the best in the state and can be kept that way.
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Anderson
Collision on Higgins Avenue Involving Bicycle and Horse Drawn Buggy
Missoula May 9 A bicycle rider Alex Jamieson of St Regis collided with a horse and buggy driven by two women at noon on Higgins Avenue. The bicycle was badly damaged Jamieson injured the horse frightened the animals and onlookers offered help only when the buggy reached Grass Valley Market Jake Feisel aided after being slighted by the frightened pony Feisel was slightly injured by the horse.
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Missoula
Alex Jamieson
St. Regis
Jamieson
Higgins Avenue
Mo ‘Reet
Ultner
Grass Valley Market
Jake Feisel
Feisel
Prince v. Martin Allows Half of Fees in Suit
Judge Hayes awards P Z Prince $150 of $300 claimed for attorney fees in Missoula. The plaintiff keeps $150 after offsetting $26 from a counterclaim. James Martin must pay $13 costs. The May 9 decision closes the suit in favor of Prince in the case Prince v James Martin.
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Missoula
Justice Hayes
P. Z. Prince Va
James Martin
Prince
Martin
City Chief Enforces Conduct Rules for Frail Sisters
Missoula May 9 Chief of Police Larson acts to regulate the behavior of women described as frail sisters of the bad lands, restricting their roaming and urging proper conduct in public. The move targets their presence in the city streets and aims to keep them within certain areas.
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Missoula
Larson
New Scotch suitings at Lemleys
Cyr Parent invoked the law to stop a man leaving Missoula claiming he owed him several dollars. A deputy halted the passenger at the depot, who then posted a certified check as bond for a justice court appearance. The man insists the debt is smaller. Mis soula Drug company to receive all orders.
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Missoula
Cyr Parent
Parent
Building Rooms in Missoula Housing On Railroad Avenue Progress
Patrick Hale is constructing a neat 1260 cottage east of the Vassar house on Railroad avenue with framework well along. G W Marshall on West North Second street is adding 1000 to his house. Andrew Valliquet plans a 1600 cottage on Toole avenue. work started and to be rushed to completion.
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Missoula
Patrick Hale
Vassar
Railroad Avenue
G. W. Marshall
West North Second Street
Andrew Valliquet
Toole Avenue
Premiums Boost One-Year Standard Subscription Offer
The Standard advertises premium incentives for a full year’s subscription. The offers are described as superior to competing programs, aiming to attract new readers with standout value and exclusive gifts.
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Standard
Opening of Missoula Club Sets High Civic Aim
Missoula on May 9 reports the opening of a new club on Saturday night expected to become a permanent institution. It begins with over 100 paid members, comfortable quarters, and convenient location. Business men anticipate it will ease visitor entertainment and boost city facilities.
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Missoula
House Committee
A Wealth of Blossoms in Western Montana Orchards
In Missoula on May 9 the region's orchards bloom fully with cherry plum pear and apricot trees. Apples will follow, turning the landscape into a garden as Western Montana enters a glamorous spring season. Montanans from across the state are invited to visit the western side to witness the rural beauty.
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Missoula
Western Montana
Couple from Iowa visits Hamilton mayor's kin in city
Mr and Mrs W Sparr, married in Iowa three months ago, visit Hamilton and the mayor’s niece Margaret McCrackin. He once served as private secretary to Senator T C Power and later worked with Power Bros in Lewistown. After their marriage they sailed to Panama then Colon, then to San Francisco and Seattle. they plan to reside in Helena. Silks dress goods and trimmings offered at 40 cents on the dollar at the Globe.
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Hamilton
W. Sparr
Iowa
McCrackin
Margaret McCrackin
T. C. Power
Power Bros.’ Mercantile House
Lewistown
New York
Panama
Isthmus
Colon
San Francisco
Seattle
Helena
University Athletic Association
William J. Kendall
Water Company
West Toole Avenue
R. L. Fisk
Joseph Allard
Sisters’ Hospital
Lambert Molinelli
T. R. Burger
Iron Mountain
James Farrington
Blackfoot
Rockman
E. H. Roesell
Christian Church
Florence
Dora E. Warner
Plains
Arthur J. Warner
Mike Linton
Puget Sound
Patrick Sullivan
Bitter Root
Stevensville
Zak Saunders
Stiff
Duncan
Massey-Sansom
Big Blackfoot Milling Company
Larson
Lige Whalen
Julia Fordham
J. C. Kenney
Benjamin Scott
Emil Johnson
Saltese
Northern Pacific
James E. Coyle
DeBorgia
Lizzie Whitmarsh
St. Regis
Rankin Hotel
West Side
Charles F. McCarthy
Brainerd
Terry
Mr. McCarthy
Sister's Hospital
Election on Hamilton school bonds for two room wing
An election will be held next Saturday to decide whether the Hamilton school district may issue bonds totaling 5000 dollars to add a two room wing to the high school. Rapidly growing school age enrollment makes current quarters inadequate and more space necessary.
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Hamilton
Totman Named General Superintendent for A. C. M. Co. at Hamilton
General Superintendent Totman of the lumbering interests of the A. C. M. Co. comes from Missoula to establish Hamilton as his headquarters for the season. No local superintendent has been appointed since Armstrong resigned, and Totman will oversee the plant with occasional trips to other points.
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Hamilton
Totman
Missoula
Armestrong
Missoula Man Held on Charge of Theft from Ernest Geppert
A warrant issued by Justice Hayes for John Grandt accuses him of stealing money from Ernest Geppert. Grandt, associated with Dungan the dentist and 1st National Bank building, had been in the Coeur d’Alenes and Missoula only a few days. He was placed under a $1 bond and jailed on default. Oregon Nursery Co. manager B A Mitchell offices in Missoula.
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Missoula
B. A. Mitchell
The
Oregon Nursery Company
Missoula Baseball Team Gears Up For Season Opener
Missoula teams begin active preparations for the season. A new crack pitcher strengthens the roster as the university squad trains for a May 25 opener against Bozeman in Bozeman. A return clash in Missoula is likely June 5 during the field day meet.
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Missoula
Bozeman
Bridge No 122 Burns Near Missoula
A northern Pacific bridge span south of Missoula burned at dawn. The fire, believed caused by hot ashes from an engine, charred the section east of the recently burned span and crews had rebuilt the damaged portion before any through trains arrived.
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Missoula
May
Northern Pacific
Death of Peter Marston in Missoula Hospital
Peter Marston a section boss from Spangle Washington died at the Northern Pacific hospital after a fever. The Swedish native aged about 34 left no known relatives in Missoula. The body will be buried in Missoula cemetery. See new line of wall paper. Rhodes.
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Missoula
Peter Marston
Spangle
Wagh
Northern Pacific
Marston
Sweden
Hamilton High School Commencement Set for May 24
Graduating exercises will be held at the opera house on May 24 with Professor Craig, president of the state university, delivering the commencement address. Selections will be performed by graduates Virginia Dave Mc Crackin Josie May Robb and Wallace R McCrackin.
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Hamilton
Hamilton High School
Opera House
Craig
The
State University
Virginia
Dave McCrackin
Josie May Robb
Wallace R. McCrackin
Missoula Street Work Praised From Old Administration
Missoula on May 9 salutes the street department of the old administration for finishing the last work in the business district. The description notes the thorough appreciation of the completed street improvements.
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Missoula
Woman Henrietta Jones Arrested in Sandbagging Case
Hamilton, May 9. Constable Terpen ing arrested Henrietta Jones in Florence yesterday on a charge of sandbagging a man named Lecaff.
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Hamilton
Terpening
Florence
Henrietta Jones
Lecaff
Simons Wallpaper Paints Glass Shop Notes
Rosendorf's offers excellent bread while Simons handles wallpaper paints and glass, signaling a local shop trio of home goods and bakery in one notice.
Missing woodchopper feared to have fallen into river
Friends in Missoula fear George Leavitt has vanished since March after seeking a grubstake and five acre tract work. Sentries found his cabin intact with tobacco and food inside as search efforts begin anew along the river and prospect holes to locate the missing woodcutter.
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Missoula
George Leavitt
Leavitt
Cobban & Dinsmore
Missoula Notes Highlight Local Moves And Rumors
Missoula notes report Henry Schanders back from Butte and J. D. Sullivan visiting from Regis. Various residents including J. W. Hathaway and T. S. Letterman are noted in travels, illnesses, and mining pursuits. Water pipe work on West Toole, cemetery trustees meeting, and church additions loom as city activity continues.
Dog Attack in Missoula Results in Euthanized Hound
Mrs Martin of North Missoula was seriously bitten by a dog while walking. The two inch wound was potentially dangerous. Police were notified and Chief Larson ordered the dog killed.
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Missoula
Martin
North Missoula
Larson
Col Tom McTague Visits Hamilton Young Thoroughbreds
Col Tom McTague of Deer Lodge spent two days in Hamilton to inspect the young thoroughbreds before their departure to the auction block in New York. He returned home this morning.
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Hamilton
Tom McTague
Deer Lodge
New York
Florence Child Dies After Fever in Montana
The little daughter of William Bensons of Florence died at their home on Wednesday from fever. The remains were buried the same day in the Florence cemetery.
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Missoula
William Bensons
Florence
White man flogged publicly in Dover for diamond theft
A 48 year old New York man known as James Fisher was publicly whipped at the Dover post for stealing a $400 diamond study from Dr. R. Y. Watson of Milford. He faced 20 lashes and a three year penitentiary term amid a tense scene with threats against the sheriff.
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Dover
Del
James Fisher
New York
R. Y. Watson
Milford
Hughes
Frank Reedy
Fisher
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Stetson
Issoula
Missoula, Montana
Kohn Jewelry Co. Jewelers and Opticians
Missoula, Mont
John Ortracoughe
McHaffie's
Se. McBride
Globe
Model Restaurant
Lemley’s
Simons
McBride
P. M. Reilly & Co., the Grocers
Union Market
Dungan
Nat
Baseball
Rhodes
Rosendorf’s
Notes
Henry Schanders
Butte
Ben Henderson
J. D. Sullivan
J. F. Salsman
J. M. Dixon
Frank L. Cooney
Mrs. Cooney
C. H. McLeod
R. O. Smith
Parsons’ Hospital
Nine Mile
J. W. Hathaway
Internal Revenue
T. S. Letterman
Donald Bradford
Rocky Mountain Magazine
Wood
Samuel Nicholson
Coeur d'Alene
I. G. Bond
Consolidated Mining Company
Presbyterian Church
King’s Daughters
C. H. Putney
South Third Street
Charles West
Black
Henry Morton
Northern Pacific Hospital
J. H. Lasher
Lothrope
John Leitch
Leitch
M. H. Hare
Wallace
St. Paul
Northern Pacific Railway Company
North Coast Limited
Captain Dutton
Congregational Church
Salvation Army
R. G. Bailey
Wickes and Missoula
Manassas
Exchange and Mart
Hattie D
Palfiena
Richard Hammond
Microula Mercantile Company
Charles Evans
Union Bank and Trust Company
Evans
Newbro
Thomas
Cat
Sam
Yi Alp
Kynx
Devisadero St
United
Smith Drug Company
Anaconda
Krause
WERTY
Smith Drug CO
Smith & Simons
Root Aruggler
Senda
Mission
Cal
H. L. Braun & CO
Chas Emsles Scientific and
Doctoraive
A. J. Gibson
Gibson Elk
Mleod & CO
W. Front
Attorneys-At-Law
John M. Evans
Daly Blk
Joyce
Pulroney
Torneys-At-Law
First Aetional Bank
Eeer R. Gwinn
First National Bank Bldg
Kodak Supplies
Kodakery
Smith & Simmons
Druggiars
Mont
George Pringle
Physicians and Surgeons
M. Rockman
Hayes & Marsh Undertakers
Eclipse Stables
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Mercantila Dept
Hamilton, Mont
First National Bank of
A. B. Hammond
A. G. England
J. M. Keith
R. A. Bady
A. G
England
John M. Keit
T. L. Greenough
C. G
C. M. McLeod
Front Street
A. W. Woodworth
ExcHanar
Clue
Wm. Carten
Western Montana National Bank
A. Wolf
C. Lehson
J. H. T. Ryman
Fis
Oue
A. Auvendre
Paris
Newbro Drug Co
Palgod J
W. A. Cook
M. D
Cook Medical CO
Curtis ST
Denver
Colo
Theewans Chemical
Cincinnati
C.O.D
Thorp Bik
Indianapolis
Via
Big Blackfoot Milling Co
Bonner, Mont
Bonner
Tooele Ave
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