Farewell Sermon for Frenchtown Priest in Missoula
The Rev. Father Quesnel preached his last service after seven years in Frenchtown. Crowds heard of his strong parish growth, mission work, and the 16 by 30 De Borgia church. He departs for South Butte. Father Allaeys will take over Frenchtown with a welcoming reception planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Quesnel
Frenchtown
Lothrop
Missoula
Frenchtown Catholic Church
Montana
de Borgia
Amans & Dalle
Father Allaeus
Tom Lee Held Insane In Missoula After Thompson Visit
Tom Lee a Chinese resident of Thompson for five years was found insane and committed to the asylum after a Perth County style hearing by Judge Webster and Drs McCullough and Fitzgerald. He reported hallucinations involving local girls and theft of his photos. Also noted: Jason of the Great Buffalo and Wild West show heads to Spokane to set up tents for shipment to Missoula, with canvas and seating plans and cars purchased by Chauncey Woodworth. Hutchinson travels to Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Tom Lee
Thompson
Webster
Lee
Jason
Spokane
Ward
Chauncey Woodworth
Chicago
Hutchinson
Portland
Getting Big Show in Shape Missoula May 11
A fragment notes George L. Hutch and a May 11 event in Missoula. The readable portion hints at a fitness or preparation item for a show, with no further specifics available.
Northern Pacific Club Entertains Missoula Crowd
Missoula May 11 The Northern Pacific club presentation last night drew a full house in the clubrooms. Dr J J Buckley of the Northern Pacific hospital gave a lecture titled The First Aid to the Injured and his talk proved a fine feature of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Northern Pacific Club of
Remains of Evening Include Music by Vocal and Instrumental
The remainder of the evening featured musical numbers both vocal and instrumental. The committee in charge of the entertainment receives praise for its efforts and execution.
Thief Wheeler Sought by Montana Officials
Missoula reports Constable John Elkins and Deputy T. J. Hanifin join Willand McClain from Lewis and Clark county in pursuit of a thief named Wheeler. He reportedly stole clothes worth 40 dollars and two pairs of shoes, plus a 22 Savage rifle. Last seen near Camas prairie heading toward Missoula. wanted in Canada for murder.
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Missoula
John Elkins
Granite County
T. J. Hanifin
Helmville
Willand Charles McClain
Lewis and Clarke County
Wheeler
McClains
Dearborn
Lincoln
Blackfoot
Gay
Camas Prairie
Canada
Protest Against Deed Issuance in Missoula Land Case
A petition protesting to stop the issuance of a deed to E. B. Hicklin for land behind the Hammond block was filed with the district court clerk. It responds to Hicklin’s petition this week asking Probate Judge Webster to reconsider his earlier refusal to issue the deed. The filing contends the title does not rest with the probate judge and that Hicklin is not a land settler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
E. B. Hicklin
Hammond Bock
Webster
District Court
Hicklin
Missoula NP Club Receives $200 Gift Before Show
Missoula May 11 A check for 200 dollars was presented to the Northern Pacific club by Dr J J Buckley before last night’s entertainment. The club scheduled a private event for Monday evening May 26 as a club affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Northern Pacific Club of
J. J. Buckley
Frawleys Booked for 16th in Missoula
Manager Hartley has booked the Frawleys for the 16th in Missoula and promises a fine show for theater patrons. This will follow a Woodmen of the World event held in the hall on the night of the 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Hartley
Woodmen of the World
Wlre
State to Select Lands in Fish Creek District
May 11 in Missoula the United States land office will select about 30,000 acres of state land in the Fish Creek district. The exact number is not yet known but expected to be around thirty thousand acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
United States Land Office
Fish Creek
Property Sold Twice in North Dakota Case Wieghts Husband Desertion
In Missoula a Minnesota case pits Jacob H. Dickman against C. G. Crosse over a 1866 deed. The dispute hinges on Amanda J. Rogers and the ownership of a $6,000 property after Rogers claimed desertion. If the 1866 deed stands, Dickman gains. if not, it is void. Also a hospital ad seeks a sober male nurse at St Anns in Anaconda.
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Missoula
William H. Hallam
Minneapolis
Jacob H. Dickman
C. G. Crosse
Cottonwood County
Minnesota
Hallam
E. C. Mulroney
Amanda J. Rogers
Ella Gere
Rogers
Coloma
South Prairie
Wis
Deer Lodge
Dickman
Copper Bell Company Moves Machinery From Granite Claim
In Missoula on May 11, the Copper Bell Mill and Mining Company begins transferring machinery from the Granite claim to the Clinton mine nearby. The Granite mine was shut after the president’s death months ago, and Copper Bell maintains its main office and mine at Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Granite
Clinton
Copper Bell Mill & Mining Company
Prominent Saint Paul resident plans Missoula home
John Weir, a well known Saint Paul resident, has arranged to buy 20 acres in Dinsmore's Orchard Homes Missoula. He intends to build a dwelling and move his family to establish Missoula as their future home. He was impressed by Missoula's size business and climate.
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Missoula
John Weir
St. Paul i
Dinsmore
Land Office Hearing Set on Mayo vs Jones Homestead
In Missoula the United States land office schedules a June 18 hearing on the contest between Herbert F. Jones and Abraham A. Mayo. Abandonment and failure to comply with homestead laws are cited. Alexander McDonald of Quartz files a 160 acre homestead entry near his post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
United States Land Office
Herbert F. Jones
Abraham A. Mayo
Alexander McDonald
Quartz
Plains valley faces repeat of 1891 flood damage in spring melt
A Plains visitor warns Missoula that this year's melt may flood the Plains valley similar to 1891. Late cold spring kept snow from melting. once warmed, waters are expected to rush down and threaten crops.
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Missoula
Plains
Plains Valley
First Trouble of the Year for Northern Pacific
Missoula May 11 reports the Northern Pacific faces early high water on its Coeur d Alene branch, the St Regis river rising faster than usual. Officials expect no trouble on the main line this year as roadbeds are good and warm weather is late.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Coeur d'Alene
St. Regis
New Barber Price Scale Jolts Missoula Shops
Missoula May 11 Tomorrow the barbers adopt a new price schedule. Pompadour haircuts rise to 50 cents while regular shaves and neck work also see hikes. Egg shampooing and tonics cost 50 and 10 cents respectively, with holiday surcharges and adjusted shop hours.
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Missoula
Missoula Notes Reflect Local News And Personal Movements
Local brief mentions H C Smith and William Hoese of Spence North Dakota staying at the Rankin while Brakeman Frank Smith rests his injured foot. Thomas R Hinds travels from Missoula to Butte via Seattle. New insurance maps impress Missoula agents and local hospitals seek a special ambulance to meet arriving trains. Officers warn about late curfews for young girls. a 13 year old seen with a young man at 1 30 a m. Former Missoula resident Joseph Booth visits from Butte. Paul Whitelaw from Butte stays a few days. A valuable horse injures its flesh, another horse is injured in a separate incident. A letter from Harry Jackson stationed in Mare Island reports Navy duties and future electrical engineering training for him. About 600 recruits accompany him at Mare Island.
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Frank Smith
Thomas R. Hinds
Missoula
Butte
Seattle
Ellen E. Shappee
Hamilton
Clark's Fork
Reilly
Bryan
Montana
Thompson
A. L. Westcott
Mr. Wakefield
Episcopal Church
Philipsburg
Paul Whitelaw
Whitelaw
Theodore Lachambre
Big Blackfoot Mining Company
Joseph Booth
Booth
Harry Jackson
Navy
Mare Island
Two Notable Services In Missoula Draw Big Crowds
May 11 Missoula saw large morning and evening crowds at two churches. At the Christian church American day featured an elaborate program with Rev. Russell delivering stirring addresses and strong singing. The Catholic service of the mission drew a full house with lectures by Rev. P J Mulconry and Rev. M J O Connor. O Connor leaves for Hamilton to lead a mission, joined by Mulconry, then to Great Falls. Mulconry gave papal blessing tonight after the regular services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Christian Church
Mr. Russell
P. J. Mulconry
M. J
Pope empowers official to act in his name
A brief line notes that the individual is empowered by the Pope to carry out duties in his name.
Funeral of John Ginn Held With Masons and Carpenters
The funeral for John Ginn occurred today in Missoula under Masonic auspices and the Carpenters' union. A large crowd of old friends traveled from Bonner to attend this significant service.
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Missoula
John Ginn
Masonic Order and Carpenters’ Union
Bonner
Copper King Mine Strikes 20-Foot Copper Ledge Near Missoula
May 11 report from Mull an says F W Walling received word that a 20 foot wide high grade copper ore ledge was struck in the Copper King mine near Missoula. The mine is owned by several Missoula men.
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Missoula
F. W. Walling
Mullan
Copper King
No Trees With Their Names In Missoula Park
May 11 report: Mayor Stevens received a letter from Mrs. Hiram Knowles stating she and her daughters request that no trees planted in the new park be given their names.
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Missoula
Stevens
Hiram Knowles
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J. H. T. Ryman
G. T. Lewis
H. L. Braun & Co
Frey- Feather Quesnell
Father Quesnells
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P. M. Reilly & Co
Frawleys
McBride’s
St. Ann's Hospital
Anaconda
Copper Bell Company
Chinery
Call City
Higgins Avenue
Will
Land Office
Dally’s
Crescent Wheels
Mwiscola Hdw. Co
Monarch Bicycles
Bishop & Kern's
Missoula Notes
H. C. Smith and
William Hoese
Spence, N. D
Rankin
Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Monte
J. M. Lucy
Mont
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Teol Ave
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