Brutal killing at Nine Mile House shocks valley
Bullas Parrott, one of the valley’s oldest settlers, was found murdered in the front room of the Nine Mile house between Anaconda and Gregson Springs. His hands and feet were bound, and the crime was discovered by Henry Peck and Ed Lahey after a neighbor reported the body presence. Police investigate as locals note the remote site’s suitability for dark deeds.
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Bullas Parrott
Parrott
Anaconda
Gregson Springs
Henry Peck
Peek
James Johnson
Peck
Johnson
Ed Lahey
Weber
Butte
B. F. Notestine
Rh. F. Netestine
Nine Mile House
Notestine
Lahey
Mr. Notestine
Bullas
Murder at Nine Mile House Follows Robbery Attempt
The man Parrott was found gagged with binding twine and a flour sack, lying on a couch with a sheep skin cover. No struggle marks. two glasses of beer and crackers suggest at least two visitors. Robbery motive suspected as about $12 and a gold watch were left behind. two witnesses testified, but no suspect identified. Coroner impaneled a six man jury for inquest.
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Parrott
Henry Peck
Ed Lahey
Stuart
Anaconda
Morgan
Stevens
Hardenbrook
Casey
David Jones
J. M. Schiffman
J. W. Watson
P. B. Snelson
J. B. Cavin
William Liven
George Parrott
Ed Vahey
B. F. Notestine
Death of Bullas Parrott Remains Under Inquest
Jury verdict states Bullas Parrott died at hands of unknown person or persons with motive robbery and foul murder suspected. Witness William Evans saw Parrott alive at his Stuart home about 7 20 Wednesday evening and left after 30 minutes. Parrott born in Witgift England 1827 lived in America since 1871. brothers George and Wil lam Parrott reside in Anaconda and Stuart respectively. Remains to be buried at Wil ram Parrott's home. rail line announces Sunday round trip to Butte for £1 from Anaconda June 1st.
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Bullas Parrott
William Evans
Parrott
Witgift
Yorkshire
England
America
Stuart
George Parrott
Anaconda
Willam Parrott
Bulias Parrott
Wilram Parrott
Anaconda Standard Promises Superior World News Value
The Anaconda Standard pledges top daily reporting on world markets stock quotations mining agriculture and general news offering superior value compared with other papers in the Northwest.
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Northwest
Local shop notices and random city chatter mix
Numerous advertisements and brief notes across Greig and Park avenues. Items include price cuts on suits at IX L Store, a Friday Saturday hat sale, piano tuning, wallpaper displays, and a large hall for rent. Public notices report council adjournment and assorted traveling visitors.
Missoula Delegates Return From Helena for Murray Reception
Western Montana News notes that Missoula county delegates to the Republican state convention returned tonight by the belayed overland train. They praised the nomination of Murray of this county for congress and plan a reception for his return, expected tomorrow night.
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Missoula
Sept
Missoula County
Helena
Murray
Congress
Mr. Murray
Typographical Union Wins Silk Flag Award in Labor Parade
Missoula reports surprise as other unions claim a share of the silk flag prize awarded to the Typographical union for having the highest union membership turnout in the Labor Day parade. The award followed a competition valuing percentage of participation among unions.
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Missoula
Typographical Union
Conside
Typographical Union Wins Fair Prize in Trade Competition
The Typographical union fielded its full 100 percent membership and claimed the prize as the fairest proposition. The Carpenters union received the award for best appearing union. Painters were close behind, one man short of victory.
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Coul
Carpenters’ Union
Stinger and Campbell Progress on East Front Street
Missoula report says street contractors Stinger and Campbell have a large force at East Front Street and plan to complete the entire contract this fall with minimal delays. City street machinery ordered from Chicago arrived today and will reach the city within ten days. The equipment includes a large roller a grader and wagons.
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Missoula
Stinger & Campbell
East Front Street
Chicago
County board in session in Missoula sets jail plan
Missoula county commissioners declare the county in the fifth class with an assessed value of 7 400 000 dollars. They authorize jails at Plains and Thompson for prisoner detention until transfer to Missoula with iron cells from a Portland firm priced at 286 dollars for both units. Officers' reports are approved and a Bonner petition is designated a public highway crossing the railroad near the town’s west end.
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Missoula
Plains
Thompson
Portland
Bonner
Missoula Firm Wins Major Ravalli County Contracts
The Missoula Mercantile Company was notified from Hamilton that it won the plumbing and heating contracts for the Ravalli county courthouse in Hamilton. The combined contract price is about $6,000. Charles Stabern, who won the courthouse job, also secured the county jail erection contract.
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Missoula
Missoula Mercantile Company
Hamilton
Ravalli County Court House
Charles Stabern
The Danger in Using Slang Era
A column denounces habitual slang use urging readers to abandon flashy adjectives. It argues slang reveals language loses control and harms expression, citing Mathews Whately and a Yankee editor. The piece warns readers to rise above slang and adopt a higher plane of thought.
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Mathews
Whately
Cronje
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Anaconda Business Directory
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