Great Northern Extends Tariff For Great Falls Jobbers
The Great Northern Railroad now has a distributing tariff from Butte Anaconda Helena and Great Falls at lower rates than the usual distance tariffs The plan extends to Kintyre 45 miles from Great Falls following a chamber of commerce request The move benefits Great Falls jobbers aligning rates with those in Butte and Helena President Hill discusses future rail connections into Republic country noting a line may be needed eventually and transportation would be provided if mining districts develop While work resumes on Northern Pacific improvements in two weeks interlocking signals at Montana Central crossing now limit track occupancy via a new system enabling safer operations The article highlights message about smelter needs and regional mining prospects in the Republic country
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Great Northern Railroad
Butte
Anaconda
Helena
Great Falls
Gr Falls
Exeter
Munina
Great Northern
Kintyre
Great Paris
Republic
James J. Hii
Great Northern, In
Spokane
Hill
Tam
Great Northern Railway
Canadian Pacific
Boundary Line
Tolaho
Cascadys
Republic Country
Northern Pacific Company
Inter-Mountain
Northern Pacific
Montana Central Crossing
Hpnsitie
Trainmen Praise System's Time Saving and Safety Benefits
Train workers express pleasure with a new system that reduces effort and speeds operations, cutting risk of accidents and easing daily tasks. It highlights improved efficiency and safer workflows for conductors and crews.
Railroad Notes Highlight McKinnon Appointment and Coastal Trip
McKinnon formerly assistant general freight agent for Wisconsin Central has accepted an assistant to Vice President Donahue at A and P. He is described as an experienced railroad man. P W White, engineer in charge of the Northern Pacific’s new terminal improvements, will leave tonight for the coast for about three weeks.
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A McKinnon
Wisconsin Central
Donahue
McKinnon
P. W. White
Yellowstone Park Hotel Stock Sold to Transport Firm
A deal was concluded in which the Yellowstone Park Hotel association stock was bought by Yellowstone Park Transportation company. The hotel group consisted of Northern Pacific stockholders and the Helena based transportation firm is headed by president S. J Huntley.
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Yellowstone Park Hotel Association
Yellowstone Park Transportation Company
Northern Pacific Company
Transportation Company
Helena
S. 3 Huntley
City News In Brief Weaving Local Items And Advert Views
City notes cover shops in Havana and nearby merchants including Gran ite J Jetes and Montans Music Co. Silver Gow Laundry moves to East Park Street with 34% address, drug and assay suppliers at 15 East Park. Harness makers Nevills & Co. and Silver Bow Harness Shop at 121 and 106 East Park. Wilbert Bulger held for incorrigibility sent to Portland. Detective Murphy recovers a stolen gold watch and diamond pin from a Park Street pawn shop. Smallpox fears rise after an escape from Spokane hospital. Centennial beer advertised as healthful. School trustee elections set for first Saturday next month. new first-class clerk bond rule noted. March 3 governor approved the related law.
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J. G. Jetes
Montans Music Co
Silver Gow Steam Laundry
East Park Street
Nevills & Co
Wilbert Bulger
Portland
Jerry Murphy
Frank Lynch
Park Street
Inter Mountain
Auction notices and listing of bidders at Crystal Springs
A $14,000 stock of clothing and furnishings is up for auction daily at 42 North Main. Crystal Spring Stage announces departures from Club Livery stables to Springs at 10 PM 2 PM and 8:30 PM with return times and fares listed for each trip.
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Autetion Daily
North Main
Crystal
Notice to prove will in estate of Nelle Johnston
In the Silver Row district court Montana notice is given for proving the will of Nellie Johnston deceased. The time and place is March 18 1899 at 2 PM in Butte court room for hearing William J Johnston petition for letters testamentary. Dated March 1899 Clerk Clinton C Clark.
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Second Judicial District
State of
Montana
Silver Row
Nelle Y. Johnston
Butte
Nellie ¥. Johnston
Wm. J. Johnston
Clinton C. Clark
School Board to Fight Return of Benoit Check Next Friday
At the Meaderville school board meeting, the district prepared to contest a $2,000 check return in a suit by contractor Benoit tied to the Atlantic street school house bid. The board now refers the matter to committees to confer with County Attorney Connolly as district officers plan a stiff legal defense.
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Board of Education
Benoit
Atlantic Street
Benoi
Fred Whiteside
Connolly
Jenni Thirloway
Tessie Courtney
Amy L. Madden
Madden
University of Idaho
Minnie Whitty
Bryant
Lane
Meaderville
Hendricks
Big Hole Dam begins filling reservoir after gate closure
Water scarcity persists below the Big Hole river dam as gates close at night to fill the reservoir. The powerhouse and water wheels are in place but power delivery to Butte is unlikely before May, with an estimated 60 hours needed to fill.
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Big Hole
Butte
Tortoises Burned Alive Provokes Humane Protests
London humanitarians report new shock as English humane societies protest against tortoise shell articles. They urge a ban on combs, hair ing, cigar and cigarette cases and other items made from tortoise shell because shelling causes pain to animals. Shells largely arrive from islands near Ceylon where natives trap tortoises and extract shells using harsh methods.
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London
Humane Societies
England
Ceylon
Notice to business men about collection services
You are urged to turn over delinquent accounts to the Flue Coat Collectors for prompt action. Copper City Law and Collection Agency, Props. 75 76 Owsley block. Telephone 122. Also ads for low priced footwear and shoe sale at Auction 43 North Main and Tassel's 25 West Park. Dr Wix offers crown bridge work.
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United States
Copper City Law and Collection Agency
Owsley Block
Dress Making and Tailoring Establishment Opens in Town
A.Rwert & Co formerly of New York opens at 236 East Park Street offering dressmaking and tailoring services. Dresses and suits made to order, cleaning, dyeing, repairing, and pressing neatly done. Feathers curled, cleaned and made up. Hats trimmed. Moderate prices and good workmanship promised.
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A.rwert & CO
New York
T Park Street
East Park Street
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Tisseras
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Brown
Frank Daniels
Earth
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the Butte
Ivan Lloyd
S. R. Marion
L. ©. Osborn
Chicago
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Virginia City
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Geo L. Lloyd
Millville
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St. Louis
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Wilcox
A. HI. Clinger
A. R. Katz
N. Y
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T. F. Normoyle
Case
Butte Tassel
West Park
Tassel
Dr. Wix
Dress Making and Tailoring Establishment
Telephone
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W. Park St
Wee Nairn
Nairn's
Brownfield-Canty Carpet CO
West Park Street
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