Temporary bridge loss and river dam break reported in Hamilton
In Hamilton Montana October 30 1899 a dam failure and bridge washout were noted after high water rush. The temporary wagon bridge below the dam was swept away but repairs were quick and mail service was expected to resume. Grading for a spur toward Stevensville resumed with new railway ties and rails to be laid at once. A large machinery shipment arrived for lumber dressing capacity. Other items include illness of Dr Watts in Missoula and local notices of the apple tree bloom and a Stevensville accident injuring Albert Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Mont
Sacunday
Tamworra
Harper and Baird
Mit Y Stevenaville
Warlowd
Wichinery
Stevensville
Helena preacher draws large crowds at M E church
Jacob Mills preached to a large appreciative audience at the M. E. church yesterday in the morning and evening. L. A. McHeeffey of Stevensville, on a prospecting trip through the state, returned home. Seven cars of grain and hay were slowed from Stevensville station on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.ay Humble
Corvallis
Cincinnati
The
Christian Church
Tey
Jacob Mills
Helena
M. EB
L. A. McHeeffey
Stevensville
Maho
Washington
Growing Too Fat Says New York Journal Article
The New York Journal reports government and anthropological findings on rising American girth over ten years due to farinaceous foods. It cites growing waistlines, crackers and cornstarch pudding as staples, and notes fat diners seek fattening menus while a Wall Street restaurant targets fat men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
Ue Mit
TR Wits
Couniry
Anthropological Department
Brovelyt
Mie
Cais
Bo Ie
Teave
Miesel
New York
Wall Street
The Dream of Home Life and Health Warnings
An era column piece shifts from romantic fantasies of married happiness to warnings about women's health and the effects of modern life. It cites Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for ailments of the organs and maternity pains, then includes anecdotes and social observations on weight gain, elevators, and the changing American body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Kattie Auliker
Pat Street
Alliance
Ohio
Thistledown Storm Sweeps into New York City
Thousands awoke to a hazy sky as thistledown drifted over the Upper City from New Jersey. The light, drifting dust clung to Sunday clothes and churchgoers, prompting shoeblacks to work briskly near churches. The wind carried the gusts from Passaic wild lands, where thistle crops were abundant.
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Teside
New York World
New Jersey
Harlem Vn
Porty-second Street
Fourteenth Street
Passule
Free remedy for sexual weakness offered by Detroit doctor
A Detroit physician advertises a free receipt detailing ingredients to treat sexual weakness and related conditions. Readers are urged to mail name and address to L. W. Knupp, M D, 1498 ae building, Detroit, Michigan, to receive the free guidance.
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L. W. Knupp
M. D
Detroit
Mich
Prayer of the Boers at Thy Dread Throne
A poem from the New York World pleading for redress before God. It laments oppression by the powerful, the destruction of homes, and calls for divine justice against despotism and greed. The verse invokes mercy for the meek and condemns tyranny as it portrays violence and fear.
Roman War Galleys and Oarsmen Count Described
A historical note describes Roman naval ships with about 225 men aboard, including oarsmen on deck. It notes these vessels rowed at roughly six miles per hour in clear weather, reflecting ancient maritime practices and ship design.
Mining patent notice for Mecall McCall claim Helena District
Thomas Mecall and Adelin J McCall filed a patent application for 97.77 acres in the Rocky Mountain Chief placer mining district Jefferson county Montana. The description includes metes and bounds, survey No. 6636, and a location recorded in Jefferson county. Adjoining claims include Alla Lode. Also includes district court estate proceedings for Michael Crawley with an order to show cause why sale of real estate should not be granted, before November 9, 1899, in Silver Bow County Montana.
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Helena
Mont
Thomas Mecall
Adelin J. McCall
Butte
Montana
Rocky Mountain
Ax Sur
Mange
Recorder of
Jefferson County
Francis T. McBride
Micha Cowlsy
Caure
J.P. Collins
Michael Carley
Seat
Xahl
Silver Baw
Gayse
Jeanned
Michael Crawley
Pally
Silver Baw County
Ween Nikely
Joan Lindsay
Sheriff Sale Notice in Montana Court
M A Lyons sues H D Fagan and George Willis with a sheriff sale set for November ath 1899 at 2 pm. The property, Lot eighteen fifty eight in block thirty nine of the Clark addition to the city of Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana, will be sold at the courthouse front door under court directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.A. Lyons
H. D. Fagan
George Willis
Mutte
Silver Bow
Montana
Clark
Burrs
Slver Row
Mortgagee Sale Notice in Silver Bow County Montana
Public notice reports Patrick H. Regan sheriff of Silver Bow County and mortgagees K J Melt and S T Solvexon will auction a parcel in Butte on a November date. The lot, Lot 4 in Block 3 Henry Addition, secures a note for 385 dollars with 2 percent monthly interest, defaulted for over ten days. Sale at the courthouse front door to highest bidder for cash.
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K. J. Melt
T. Solvexon
McRae & Solvexon Ax
Mortad
Frank WW
Hughes
Butte
Silver Bow County
Montana
McRie & Solveson
Silver Bow
State of Montana
Monta
McRae & Solveson
Noticees for Land Proofs at Butte and Helena
Notice records two public land claim actions in Montana. John B Pearenteat of Dewey seeks proof on Megertland claim No 3344 in Section II T2N R13W with witnesses Deno Ulrich Deno Jensen and others. George D Greene, Register, notes hearings in Helena and Butte with dates in October 1399 and 1899 respectively, including final proof by James Reece for Home Entry No 6056 and witnesses Speelman Robbing Freeborn Hardisty Melrose.
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John B. Pearenteat
Dewey
Montana
M. M
Butte
Andrew J. DeLashmutt
Frederick County
Joseph P. Collins
Peter H. Deno
Mont
Ulrich H. Deno
James Jensen
Helena
James Reece
James Bpeelman
W. L. Robbing
Andrew Freeborn
Edwin Hardisty
Melrose
George D. Greend
Register
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California
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Stevensvilly
Albert Wood
Liole Haynes
Dr. Watts
Assessor Watts
Presbyterian Society
J. A. Reavis
Etta Leandrum
Business Vallege
Stevensvilie
Sumgles Stowly Wright
Mathus Eyes Howe
Widter
Uate
Wik
V. Horge D. Greane
T. Baker
Copkt
Mouniane
D. Leehey, Esq
Estiate
PISO
B. Crandell
Mannsville, Ky
Fea
Patrick H. Regan
J. al. Reynolds
Gee's Sale
K. J. McRae
T. Solveson
W. E. Carroll
Cook Fenedy Co
Cook Remedy CO
Masonic Temple
Chicago, Il
Great Northern
Eoyal
Oan
Northern Pacific
Garrists
Coast
Oregon Short Line
Anacond
Walkerville
Burlington Station
Ath Butte
South Butte
Rville
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Helen
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