Killing of Phil Carr Ends in Fatal Be
Phil Carr, an infamous desperado, was shot and killed by Beaverhead Sheriff Williams Pyle at Joseph Boulette’s ranch near Feeley’s station during an attempted arrest. The shot, fired when a rifle hammer slipped as officers surrounded the shed, killed Carr instantly. Ike Cohn was captured nearby, denying accountability and claiming Carr’s death.
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Phil Carr
Jackson Hole
Teton Basin
Carr
Cohn
Silver Bow
Beaverhead
French Pete
Ike Murphy
Senator Hurd
Valley County
Pyle
Phil
Harry Avare
Inter Mountain
Sheriff Pyle
Desperate Criminal Carr Notorious From Boyhood Record
A Desperate character Carr has been a notorious criminal for years. He served in reform school as a boy, then the penitentiary for grand larceny. Months ago he and Colin attempted to rape Mrs Dillon but were not convicted due to their hard swearing. He was wanted in Beaverhead for cattle stealing. Under Sheriff Moore captured him at a ranch, Carr resisted with a gun but was disarmed after two struggles. His life shows a pattern of violence from childhood onward.
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Carr
Reform School
Colin
Dillon
Beaverhead
Moore
Meo Lodge
Yen
Coroner Investigates Fatal Shooting at Roulette Ranch
Coroner Phil Dullen and Sheriff Aware examined the Carr homicide at Roulette ranch where a man lay dead with the left side of his head blown away. Woven through the scene are accounts by Gay and White and details of weaponless search and expected funeral plans.
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Phil Dulllen
Sheridan
Scvay
Pyle
Carr
Sherman Hag
Dleavanh
California
Bouleit
Inter Mountain reports Carr shooting and sheriff Pyle impact
Dillon residents receive the Inter Mountain extra with full details of Phil Carr shot by Sheriff W S Pyle. The paper notes Carr and Colin were horse thieves. Carr’s death is seen as a potential boon to Beaverhead and Big Hole stockmen and the wider southern Montana community. The Fair on West Park and Academy streets is referenced as a local landmark.
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Dillon
Inter Mountain
Phil Carr
W. 8. Pyle
Big Hole
Gang of
Horse Thieves
Colin
Pyle
Carrs
Montana
Hotels list of travelers and connections across cities
A long, fragmented hotel guest and traveler roster lists names and destinations including Butte Phoenix and Chicago connections. The text enumerates many individuals with origins in Arizona New York Chicago Helena and other places, plus several business or family names and associates. The list resembles a society notice or hotel register excerpt with numerous recurring urban centers and personal names.
New hair cure claimed to kill dandruff germ
An ad proclaims Newbra's Herptide as the only preparation that destroys the dandruff germ at the hair root. It argues scouring and cleansing do not cure dandruff and claims other products merely clean the scalp.
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Newbra
Crystal Springs Resort Promises Quiet Rest and Healthful Waters
A historical notice advertises Crystal Springs as a recreation spot with private party options and moderate rates. It touts sleeping apartments in a separate building with modern conveniences, soft mineral waters, and a free dance hall for private events near West Park and Avenue.
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Crystal Springs
Asine
Crystal Spren Vostont Hutte $ Co
Allen's Foot-Kase aids swollen sore feet and day footwear
Try Allen's Foot-Kase for swollen irritated feet and hot burning sensation from tight shoes. It relieves burning, corns, and callous spots, comforts the feet, and helps walking. Trial package 5 cents. Allen Stansted, Tea Roy.
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Alter
Dross
Allen Stansted
Tee Roy
When Dewey Comes to Butte Buy Bow Coat Company Goods
A fragmented notice mentions Dewey visiting Butte and buying a coat from the Bow Coat Company with a telephone number and price references. Also includes a stray name Dr Wix and a dental price note. The readable items suggest a local advertisement or promotional snippet from the era.
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Buver Bow Coat Company
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Cash Grocery
Jefferson Valley
Gec
Hood River Strawber
Crosse & pSwell
Bolseod
Miners’ Cash Grocery
BOOTH
Main and
Galena
Majestic
Majestic Cook Book Tree
Uvaton Ingram
Majestry Brussels
Harnois & Schatzlein
Musa Lotuurleeonete Anal
J.T. Carroll
Garriace Repository
Cor
Arizona
Platinum Sts
C. Sullivan
W. Broadway
Butte
Penitentiary
Beaverhead County
Ike Cohn
Joseph Boulette
Divide
White
Avare
George Gay
Feeley’s
Gay
Stuart
Roulette’ Ranch
T Pyle
Carry
Savage Cohn
Sipple
Tam
Jullien
Enerut Pyle
Teaverhead
Harry
Joseph Boulet
Carr and Cohn
Landon Butte
Ture
West
Montana Music Co
Iton
Main Street
Boulette
West Park and
Academy Streets
The
W. H. Bulwell
C. M. Demond
New York
W. S. Haynes
J. W Vail
Chicago
and. Urquhart
Hassel
J. EB. Morse
T. L. Cohn
Ashland
Tom Cooney
Helena
Sam Thal
von Yonson Co
W. Merritt
Rochester
Chas. A. Hartman
Boxenton
J. H. Conrad
Salt Lake
John O. Melton
Arthur B. Brow
Missoula
J. BE. Seger
Coloma
M. A. Mead
C. TH. Smith
Boston
FD. Robertson
St. Louis
B. McCarthy
Helena H
Stilwell
Libby Creek
David A. Crall
J. Jackson Todd
Emgland
Anon Levitt
Elphins
the McDermott
John Wishart
Twin Bridges
S$. RK
Phillips
Bozeman
D. D. Randall
P. L Mannsheim
Great Falls
J. W. Toussaint
L. W. Shur
T. H. Ricks
Idaho
D. W. F P. Chatlin
Mountain Home
J.D. Ward
Spencer
H. B. Maxson
Reno
Fred Bond
Cheyenne
David G. Browne
S$. B. Young
Lake
J. T. Murdock
Beaver
Utah
Mesa
Edwar B. C
Buftum
Laramie
Thomas
G. B. Hurtt
Boyne
Joohn P. Hill
Henry G. Stickerts
Hel- Harrington
Usin
Helen Dale
F.H. Powell
Chi
Bila Knowles Haskell
Ay Wileson
C.H. Barton
Jax
W. Sayle Heath
Harlem
Jere Collins
W. Buckermin
Dubuque
Hyson
Hennessy
Dr. Wix
West Park
Try Allens
Siegel Pul Co
Kimball
Orton Bros
J.N. Nevins & CO
Harness and Saddlery
E. Park ST
Dewey
Studebaker
Wes
Western Wagon & Grain, Co. Incorporated
E. Broadway
Butte, Montana
Dr. Wood
Montana Hardware Company
North Main Street
Butte, Mont
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