Missoula Higgens Block Sold in Landmark Deal
Missoula changes hands as Cobban and Dinsmore purchase the Higgens block for 400 dollars. They take possession, move offices, and plan to house Western Lumber quarters with potential expansion by Senator W. A. Clark. The sale also includes the post office lot adjoining the block.
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Missoula
le Purchasera
Cobban & Tinamore
Cobban & Dinsmore
Western Natural Banks
C. PB. Higgitta
Western Lumber Commany
W. A. Clark
Butte
Frank Blakely
Bonner Mills
Polite Passenger Faces Hilarious Streetcar Encounter
A Chicago car trip on a damp evening becomes a comic scene as a refined young man politely offers a seat to an elder stranger and a bulky colored woman interrupts with a brusque remark, prompting a courteous yet startled exchange aboard the Michigan Avenue streetcar.
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Chicago Chronicle
Hit
Congress
Adieus
Havriae Elrvet
Méath
Gav
Michigan Avenue
Twenty-second Street
Turtle Mountain Exonerated From Grasshopper Bias
A federal entomology report concludes migratory grasshoppers do not permanently breed in the Turtle Mountain region of North Dakota and nearby Montana. The investigated area is deemed unsuitable for breeding, with likely breeding grounds further east along the Assiniboine river near Regina to be studied next season.
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Kansas
Colorado
United States Department of Agriculture
W. Junter
Teward
Ths
North Dakota
eMeet
Turtle Mountain
Montana
Punter
Turtle Mountains
Assiniboine River
Regina
Washington
Skunk Pelt Boom Ends in 1872 Flood Fury
A fragmented history recounts a Massachusetts or Maine prior claim of treasure and skunk pelts near Wal Moon Pond. It describes diggers, Captain Boyd, and a catastrophic May 17, 1872 flood that washed away hills, carried away riches, flooded valleys, and displaced settlers while leaving vast losses of gold, silver, and pelts.
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Baglin
Havile
Enelieh
Briish
Vivian
Tames
Boyd
Captain Kidd
Boston
Roy
Dill
Wal Moon Pond
Will
Northport
Captain Boyd
Codhead
Noa
Codhead Island and Inland Treasure Belief in Maine
Residents near Codhead Island in eastern Maine claim a buried inland treasure lies within mucky flats fed by Half Moon Pond. Local lore describes a 40 foot tall meadowlike hillock linked to guiding rods and past prospectors seeking wealth, while skeptics doubt any deliberate construction by the Creator.
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Searsport
Mulie
Col
New York Sun
Codhead
Penubacot Bay
Maine
Codhwad Island
Velvet Embroidery Silk Velvet and Chenille Fabric Notes
Textile note describes velvet material used for embroidery, highlighting extra body, fullness, and resistance to sinking in due to chenille. Mention of velvet’s soft surface and durable texture for decorative sewing projects. Contains product-like description and suitability guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ealing
Notice to Creditors of Henry Clay Stebbins Estate
Executors William Rowe and Lugina Rowe notify creditors and others with claims against Henry Clay Stebbins deceased to present them with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims must be filed at the office of Forbis & Mattison in Butte City, Silver Bow County Montana. Dated October 12, 1809.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay Stebbins
Henry Clay Stebbing
Forbis & Mattison
Butte City
Montana
Silver Bow
William Rowe
Lugina Rowe
Henry Clay Brebbins
Tutte, Montana
Sheriff Sale Notice in Butte Montana 1899
The sheriff's sale notices judgment by M A Lyons against H D Fagan and George Willis set for November 4 1899 at 2 pm. The sale takes place at the front door of the courthouse in Rutty Butte Silver Bow Montana. The property described is Lot 18 in Block 29 of the Clark addition to Butte according to the official plat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.A. Lyons
H. D. Fagan
George Willis
Rutty
Silver Bow
Montana
Clark
Butte
Silver Row
Notice of mortgage sale in Silver Bow County Montana
Public notice announces foreclosure under a mortgage dated February 1896 between Frank H Hughes and McRae Solveson. The mortgage, secured by Lot 4, Block 3 Henry addition Butte, is in default with $1.60 due, interest 2 percent monthly. Sale at public auction at Butte Courthouse, 2 PM, November 1889, to transfer fee simple title to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Solveson
Cogartners
McRae & Solves
Frank H. Hughes
Flutte
Silver Row County
Montana
McRae & Solverni Ag
Butte
Silver Bow
State of Montana
State of
Henry
Silver Bowl County
Sald McRae & Solveson
Hughes
Mortgagor
Public Notice of Homestead Claim Final Proof
Notice from the Helena district office that James Reeve will submit final proof for Homestead Entry No 6056 on November 7, 1899 at Butte Court Clerk. He seeks to prove continuous residence and cultivation of the w4d of the aw4 and way of the aw14 of Section 2 in Township 25. Witnesses named are James Speelman W J Robbins Andrew Preehorn Jdayin Aurdisty. Melrose Montana was listed. GEORGE D GREENE, Register.
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Helena
Mont
Setter
Butte, Mont
James Reeve
Reeve
James Speelman
W. J. Robbins
Andrew Preehorn
Jdayin Aurdisty
Melrose
George D, Greene
Register
Notice of Desert-Land Claim Proof Hearing in Dewey Montana
Notice is given that John BL Pearentein of Dewey Montana will provide proof on desert-land claim No 3344 for ne and se% of nw% in section 1la town 2 north range 13 west M M before the district court clerk at Butte on October 14 1899. Witnesses listed to prove irrigation and reclay include Peter H Deno Ulrich H Deno James Jensen and Wm Forest all of Dewey Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John BL Pearentein
Dewey
Montana
M. M
District Court
Butte
Andrew J. DeLashmutt
Frederick County
Joseph P. Collins
Peter H. Deno
Dewey, Mont
Ulrich H. Deno
James Jensen
Wm. Forest
Mont
George D. Greene
Register
Train Schedule Fragments Across Rail Lines
Fragmentary OCR shows mixed train times and routes on multiple lines including Burlington and Great Northern. Details include Station No L, dispatch times 9:30 p m and 12:30 p m, and references to Helens oe and Great Mor northern railway with a 5:08 note.
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Great Northern
Lucal
Garrison
Pacife
Anaconda
Oregon
Northern Pacific
Weath
Walkerville
Burlington
South
Butte
Cleve
Burlington & Gerson
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Seattle
Miles
George Dixon
Curley
Colonial Bureau
Seatby
Nelson A. Miles
Port Townsend
Phil
Paget Sound
Philippines
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White House
Philippine Commission
Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
Manila
New York
Will Curley
England
Dixon
Jordan
Palmer
Lisbon
Delagoa Bay
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Great Britain
George Butler
Wind River
Wyoming
United States
War Department
Asl Hasleech
Bureau
Jacksonville
Semingle
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Annie Ry Bales
Bying Pan Wehiahip
Cape Ramatny
Bailey
Fernandina
Pikadelphia
Kingston
Jamaica
Costa Rica
Rutherford
Archer
Sutherland Sisters
Butte. Mant ‘Ing
Anttecean
la. Aikingan
Levi Mion
J Aidhan
Jas Altbright
Olin Alderson
Ada Bowen
Mes Win Brett
Wo Butler
Woo Turk
Willie Berryman
Robi Raves
Peter Battelle
Omer Behe
Neldott Crown
Mamie Jowser
Mit Burwick
M Nuke
Lawrence Roxeo
JR Dvane
Win Ervin
S Frouen
Willie Freeman
Fann
Myroat Garneau
K Garber
Win Terman
Will Grande
MT Green
Liza Grant
JX Gani
John Glevnan
Jas Ganon
Johny Harvington
Pots Haran
Oitie Atin
Mark Nets
Mre Ni Hilton
Gilli Tdol
H Johnsen
Don Jensen
Dn Kearney
Tan Kauppili
Drake Kelleher
Tir Bulhen
Alic le
Woe Lewnard
Sadie Leith
Robe Teahey
M Lebrun
Joe Lamar
George Marden
W Morong
J HS Morrie
TG Min
Reid
W Ridenauy
Te Robitaille
Robirge
Mary Rumsey
Mod Robson
Lilie Breinhers
Joe Zilverton
OU Swain
No Stains
Mrs Smith
Jot Smith
Ophelia Sullivan
Meant Sullivan
Deane Sowers
Rob Slavin
Tt Stromberg
Stephens
Wie
Pre Iverow Mithay Tuslmp
Inte
West End
Adwit Gillispie
Puldsbes Yy
Das
Geman
Iea Tis
Ghimer
Goddard
VC Ceyrlely
Adam Hottman
Lawl Howah
Tattle Harker
IM Hai
Got Hisiang
Mth Holman
Wot Harmon
RG Hecke
Chas Hahn
Chae Haddiestone
Mise Haynes
Amis
MeLead
Huan McLaughlin
John Kiernan
Mat McElvains
Ne McDonnell
Pod Me Ory
HE Nevin
Mise Grien
Dan Donnell
de Olsen
Dr Ginean
RY Pape
Widae Nita
KB Vekkoja
Hens Polk
Mis F Payne
Hendetta Philvick
Fleet Paustian
Chis Rickards
Mabel Reid
Joe Rivker
Doris
Renshaw
Rickie
George Ringleway
Clicks Kily
Supe Smith
MA Stanton
Mike Preverb
J Bhuenen
W Shackeyayd
Katie Beott
Summers
Harry Stephenson
Heo Te Bhinneherayr
Gere Tyure Sprague
Edna Sholtz
EmilyBparl
Clara Tay ' P Want
MA Wilhima
Wme Wiikoman
Longa Woods
Lillie
Wilton
Cantey
Tow Murphy
2D Gritin
WK Murphy
Mainie Hale
Lids McDwiald
Frank ¢ Kenley
Thomas Stine
Wm Tatton
Hervin
Solver
Antonet Wishop
George W. Ervin
Portnaster
Copthlad
TOR Velvet RM
Sheriff's
J.E Tuite
Senin
Bostock
Americus Greate
Druggista Ever
Piso
B. Crandell
Mannaville
Bea Ae
Silver Bow County
Patrick H. Algan
J. J. Reynolde
K. J. McRae
Cook Feemedy Co
Olga
Jands
Buale Nese
Cook Remedy CO
QUA Guaranty
Masonic Temple
Chicago
Leave Depot
Helensoe
All Pata
Great Mororthern
Great Mortharn Paints
Trai
Nor
Pas
Nor Pac
G. N
South Ee
Belana
Dateien
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