Big railroad contract eyed for Idaho project
Mr. Jennings of Jennings and Kaufman returns from Mahe after securing a large contract on the Clearwater branch of the Northern Pacific railway near Lewiston, Idaho. The firm plans yearlong work with crews, grading outfits, and camps along a 76 mile line toward Etter Root pass, amid rugged river conditions and growing settlement in the Clearwater valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Mr. Jennings
Jennings & Kaufman
Jennings
Mahe
Clearwater
Northern
le Lo
Janse
Ralle
AL Lewiston
Battle Hinman
Lewiston
Walting
Ger
Railroad
Cmpany
Mislocated Room Reveals County Court House Layout
A garbled OCR fragment describes plans for a county courthouse with north and south wings and a court house block. It references sheriffs and building layout and notes a later addition to the structure. The text mentions the kitchen area and surrounding walls and the overall form of the complex under construction or design.
Monument unveiling event in Missouri with local figures
A damaged OCR fragment describes a monument unveiling in Missouri. It mentions W R Cifard of Miglin On and Innes, a city hall activity, and individuals associated with the event. The passage is obscured and many names are unclear.
Closing Out Sale at Cost at Fidel 602 East Park Ave
A distressed sale at Fidel on East Park Avenue offers clothing at steep discounts. Jackets from 18 val to 1, dresses, skirts, and wrappers heavily reduced. several items priced under a dollar or a few dollars, with many mis-typed price points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Fidel
East Park Avenue
Local briefs mix city notes and road conditions
Local notes report RF Brown of Garrison in the city and Bishop J D Browdet of Helena visiting Burst. County Assessor George Miller spent a Sunday in Deer Lodge. Mrs A R Sims and son left for Spokane to visit friends. Deals on property and local stores are noted, with weather and snow melt updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RF. Brown
Garrison
J. D. Browdet
Helena
Burst
George Miller
Deer Ledge
A. R. Sims and Son
Spokane
Deal
L. Hoge
James Leppin
Anaconda
Eagle
Masnet
Log Cabin
Arrow
East Nd News Stand
East Park Avenue
M. Garvey
Conley
Frank Napton
Wellloy Napton
Burg's
Fast Park Avenue
Lemon
Chicaigo
Corrigan
John
Mteer Strom
Livery of Heaven and the Potteries Mystery Unfolds
A Pittsburg News excerpt reports a vague tale of a trust lacking soul, a pottery operated by unknown parties, and harsh factory measures. A prison-like atmosphere looms as workers are pressed to stay on a narrow path, with notes warning of penalties and a chilling overtones in the plant. The scene centers on Mironel workers and a cardboard sympathy card found over a door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Dietarles
Ohio
Notice to 29 Owner in Silver How County Montana
Notice to 29 owner Ma John F McEvoy that W A McDowell and W A Kidney have expended 100.06 in labor on the Tidelwild Quartz mining claim in the Silver How county Montana during 1898 under annual labor provisions. If you fail to contribute 16.45 within 90 days after publication your interest may become property of coowners McDowell and Kidney. Dated February 5 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. McEvoy
Hotra
Fae Elena
Sanit Valley
Bilver
Montana
Mate Tina
Lily Bow County
United States
Court Business in Napton Session Daily Trial Motions
District court saw motions demurrers and hearings with several cases moved to May first and May second. Lizzie Swigcett versus L V Swigcett amended answer set for hearing. Estate administrations and claims approved. bonds posted. several demurrers set for May 1 or May 2. Sheriff and county litigation entries ongoing with multiple parties and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Lizzie Swigcett
Ve. L
Bill Miller
John & Gotthardt
Thomas J. Preece
Oa. Dunlap Ve. D
J. K. Waite
John Conley
Board of County Commissioners
Pilupatrick
Behwend
Senwonit Ilys Fitapatick
Proulix Peters
Cart
Ryder and Adama
T. C. Davidson
al TH. P. Napton
Advent
State
R. B. Loontis
Sheldum
Wasp and Atlanta letter reveals 1814 naval actions
The document details the 1814 engagement of the United States brig Wasp under Captain Blakeley and its subsequent actions against the brig Atlanta and others near Gibraltar. It includes orders to Midshipman Geisinger, notes on Winkeler’s communication, and instructions to recover or transfer prisoners and papers to the United States, with a focus on strategic capture and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heton L. Unievee
Baltimore
United States
Wasp
Tupsin Johnton Blakeley
Agadiner Priteh
Straits of Gibraltar
Blakeley
Tilinghast
Barry
Reilly
Carr
Clark
Falkrchild
Martin
Burgvon
T Maus Rogervon
Geivinger
Langdon
Randolph
Lovell
Toscan
Hadl
Howesnd Bonneville
Barnes
Atlanta
Mitshipman Geisinger
Pridbrick County
Maryhand
Caplin Ulikely
Mr. Geisinger
Hetter
Winkeler
J. Pentmore Cooper
Fallowas
Favannah
Sra
Atalanta
Shin
America
B.C
Petevineg
Uweely
Wwe
Dane
Tom
Wari
Alearentian
Leony
Mat Sant
Siapfolans
Wasp and Atalanta Letters Reveal Portof Santo Notes
The 1814 correspondence recounts Midshipman David Geisinger’s ascent in the U S Navy and his command of the Atalanta. A separate letter from J Blakely extols safe arrival, duty, and reporting to Navy officials after the Wasp’s voyage near Porto Santo. References place events around the Madeira islands and the Azores as background to naval history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Blakely
U. 8
W .P
Secretary of the Navy
Mr. Bonneville
Oflcer
Navy
J.T
David Gelsinger
Porto Santo
Madeira Islands
Cowper
Azores
David Geisinger
Atalanta
Geisinger
TS. Blakeley
William Tones
Washington City
David Getsinger
Ani
City of
Philadelphia
Naval Museum
Annapolis
Partnership certificate for Schonsberg and Mengon in Walkerville Montana
The document certifies the names and residences of all partners in the Schonsberg and Mengon partnership, a gen ial merchandising and saloon business based at 200 West Daly Street Walkerville Silver Bow County Montana. It lists Celeste Schonsberg and John Mengon with their residences and includes notarization by John W Cotter on March 3 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schonsberg & Mengon
West
Daly Street
Walkerville
Silver Bow County
Montana
Schonsberg & Mengan
Towit
Celeste Schonsberg
Monta
Silver Tow
John W. Cotter
John Menon
Forfeiture Notice on Green Copper Lode Claim Montana
William Burton Mary Lard Henry Crangle Nina B Witherspoon of Butte Montana publish a 1899 forfeiture notice against Charles Colbert and Mary Campbell heirs and assigns. They report $200 spent in 1897 1898 on labor improvements to the Green Copper lode in Summit Valley Silver Bow County. The notice warns interest will vest in the spenders if noncontributing parties fail within 90 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Colbert
Mary B. Campbell
Green Copper
Summit Valley
Silver Bow County
Montana
Silver How County
United States
William Burton
Mary Latrd
Henry Crangle
Nina B
Witherspoon
Butte
A. D
Proposal for U S Treasury public building site in Butte Montana
The U S Treasury invites sealed proposals by May 15 1899 at 10 a m for a site for a public building in Butte Montana. Corner lot about 150 by 150 feet preferred. if not, 150 by 190 feet with 19 feet street frontage. Vendors must remove improvements within 30 days after notice and cover title deed costs. A diagram shows property metes and bounds and surrounding streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
United States
Congress
Butte
Mont
She Had a Dream Story of Springfield Woman
A renowned Springfield resident endures years of unhappiness and failing help. Haunted by frightening dreams and plagued by despair, she describes endless drift toward a fatal, solitary wish for relief as night follows night. The narrative centers on her struggle with fate and inner torment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Woman Treasures Last-Minute Hope in Favorite Prescription
A Springfield wife and mother awakes certain of imminent death at three o clock and fights fate by using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The tale extols cures for women’s ailments and urges readers to seek natural restoration rather than experimental methods. The narrative cites letters from Arkansas Iowa and New York to bolster hope and promote the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Tuggle
Cherokee City
Ark
Emma Snyder
Ames
Towa
White
Stony Creek
N.Y
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
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Anaconda News
Colcial Avenue
Idaho
Elton
Dlevic
Lipini
W. R. Cifard
Miglin & On
Innes
Mr. Giffin
Doin Hoffman
Avarida
Deer Lodge
Sir. Hoffman
Maimore
Tichord
Charles Simonton
Erind Lnreeny
Rimonmlson
Dashiell Seed
Bo Lodge
Iise
Konemiber
Powell Low Colemany
Peter Lani
Nel Novanen
Hows Ero
TE. van Gini
Ajay
Setth Yakima
Amlox
Jenn Mee
Fem
Lewistin
M Tdohibt
Missoula
Gavrick
Mecdowell
W. A. Kidney
Napton
Ek Whitten
Thia
Joan W. Cotter
County of
Silver Bow
State of
J. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington, D
Second Judicial District
Suver Thaw
James Caldwell Burger
Botte
Ativer Bow
James Caldwell Singer
J. P. Collins
Clinton C, Clark
James F. Winkins
HLA
Eponowsy
Webster's International
Jn Ue Dongeholiy
Tie Tesselier
Pry Heat Nl Mal
Inebel
C. Merriam Co
Mass
Webster's
Nanay
Hong Kong
W. Park St
Hum Fay
Prop
Mer
Nervita Medical Co
Joine & Jackson Sis
Chicago
Newbro Drug Co
Butte, Mont
Espa Ya Runaees
Uae
Bofors
A. Augundte
Paria
Mall
D. Im
Newkey Bras
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