Saloon Brawl Ends in Fatal Stabbing and Manslaughter Verdict
In Butte North a former police officer turned miner killed Matt Nickson in a saloon brawl and died Tickson soon after. The jury gave North three years in prison for the fatal stabbing. In a separate case Elizabeth Morrison was convicted of manslaughter in Finnegan’s death and sentenced to three years. The verdict brought the convicted woman to tears as she hugged her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Elizabeth Morrison
Richard Finnegan
Stomach Ailment Cured By Stomach and Liver Tablets
Mrs. W. Williams of Sainsburg Michigan reports relief from sour stomach and vomiting spells after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The ad claims a guaranteed cure for stomach trouble of this character and notes sale by R. L. Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Wo Williams
Sainsburg
Mich
R. L. Riley
Murder at Half Way House Rocks Fort Assinniboine
Havre Private Hardaway of Company H Fourth Infantry was shot and killed Sunday night at the Half Way house near Fort Assinniboine. The shooting stemmed from a dispute over Flora Wood. Hamilton Mudd is charged with the murder.
King’s New Life Pills Cure Stomach Ailments
C. G. Gray son of Lula Mississippi reports frightful suffering from undigested food poison, took Dr Kings New Life Pills and was cured. The pills ease all stomach and bowel disorders with tonic laxative effects. 25e at Riley's drug store guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Grayson
Lula
Miss
Dr. King
Riley's
Lewistown Civil War Veteran Leaves Estate for Monument
Robert R. Mills a Civil War veteran died Friday leaving about 400 dollars in cash and mining interests for a Lewistown monument honoring Civil and Spanish American War veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Robert R. Mills
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Endorsed For Coughs
Mrs C Peterson of 625 Lake Street Topeka Kansas endorses Ballard's Horehound Syrup saying it speeds cures for coughs and colds and tastes pleasant. The ad notes prices two cents for a sample 50 cents and one dollar bottles sold by R L Riley.
Cheated Death Kidney Trouble Healed by Medicine
E H Wolfe of Bear Grove Iowa credits Electric Bitters with a complete cure after two years of kidney trouble. He says the medicine eased pain and anxiety and aids general debility and nerve trouble. R L Riley the druggist guarantees them at 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
Iowa
R. L. Riley
Arbor Day Proclaimed by Governor Toole in Montana
Helena observers will mark Arbor Day on Tuesday May 9 as proclaimed by Governor J K Toole. Ballard's Horehound Syrup is praised by Druggist Henry C Stearns of Shullsburg Wis who reports strong customer repeat sales and recommends it for hoarse and croupy coughs with breathing difficulties. Prices listed 25c 50c and 1 00 with sale by R L Riley.
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Helena
J. K. Toole
Henry C. Stearns
Shullsburg
Wis
Ballard
R. L. Riley
Deputy Secretary of State Appointment Noted in State Record
Helena announces A. ON. Yoder appoints F. B. Linderman of Madison County as deputy secretary of the state. Linderman takes the role in state government, with duties to support the secretary of state in administration and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
A. ON. Yoder
F. B. Linderman
Madison County
Moki tea claimed to cure headaches and ailments
An advertisement proclaims a "pleasant herb drink" called Moki tea cures for sickness headaches constipation and indigestion. It promises to improve appetite sleep and happiness with satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Price listed as 25 or 50 cents from Riley's Drug Store.
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Riley's Drug Store
Wilton Junction Man Credits Pain Balm Cure
E. J. Waldron of Wilton Junction Iowa says sciatic rheumatism plagued him for years with stiff joints and pain. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm his pain ceased for many months and he reports a thorough cure, with sales listed by R. L. Riley.
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E. J. Waldron
Wilton Junction
Lowa
Chamberlain
R. L. Riley
Dawson County Review editor Frank E Spargur found dead
Glendive Montana report states associate editor Frank E Spargur was found dead in bed on Monday, apparently by taking laudanum in an apparent suicide. No clear motive is stated though his duties as public administrator, to which he was elected last fall, are mentioned as possible stress factor.
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Glendive
Frank — E. Spargur
Dawson County Review
A Dandy for Burns Says Doctor Bergin
Dr Bergin of Pana UL praises Ballard's Snow Liniment calling it a dandy for burns and useful for farm accidents. He notes rapid healing with its use and recommends keeping it in the house for emergencies. Sold by R L Riley in limited bottle sizes.
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Bergin
Pana
Ballard
R. L. Riley
Prosperous Montana Angora Goat Industry Said by Ful-ton
John W. Fulton secretary of the American Angora Goat Breeders Association reports Montana Angora goat ranches grow strongly and mo hair may reach market parity with Montana wool in a few years.
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Helena
John W. Fulton
American Angora Goat Breeders’ Association
Montana
The Modern Mother Endorses Syrup of Figs for Children
Ilas notes her children are calmer and better when given the pleasant Syrup of Figs for gentle relief. The true remedy is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co, exclusively.
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Ilas
California Fig Syrup Co
Swiss man found dead in barn near Marcus Daly farm
Two ranch hands discovered Hamilton Litschi a Swiss worker dead in a barn on Marcus Daly's summer farm. He had been missing since January 19 and was found hours ago. authorities say the death occurred about eleven weeks prior.
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Hamilton
John Litschi
Marcus Daly
Cure a Cold in One Day Remedies Ad
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets promise a one day cure with money back guarantee and E W Grove signature on each box. Also BALLARD’S HOREHOUND SYRUP marketed for bed time relief at 25 or 50 cents by Riley’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Ballard
Riley's Drug Store
Park County Resident George W. Davis Dies by Self Harm
In a noted Park County locale, George W. Davis reportedly died by taking his own life in his Realty block room during a personal crisis this morning. Local authorities confirmed the incident as a self inflicted death.
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Livingston
George W. Davis
Park County
Young Arthur Phillips Fined For Saloon Window Break
Arthur Phillips son of John Phillips appeared before Justice Josephus Rich to plead to breaking a plate glass window at Mark Madson saloon last week. He, intoxicated, tossed a brick after being ejected. window valued at $60. Rich fined $30 and remanded to county jail to board it out.
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Arthur Phillips
John Phillips
Justice of the Peace
Josephus Rich
Mark Madson
Justice Rich
Charming Miss Ida Hobbs Visits Anaconda Social Circle
Miss Ida Hobbs, regarded as one of Anaconda's most charming young ladies, visited Mrs. S. Johnson late last week. She returned home Sunday and was followed by Mrs. Johnson who will spend this week visiting relatives and friends.
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Ida Hobbs
Anaconda
S. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Health is Youth Herbine Advertisement Claims Cures
An early 1900s advertisement promotes Herbine as a daily tonic to prevent disease and aging. It claims to ease constipation biliousness dyspepsia fever skin liver and kidney complaints and to purify blood and clear the complexion. A Texas reader testimonial from April 3, 1902 praises constipation and liver relief and a 50 cent bottle price is listed with seller R L Riley.
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D. W. Smith
Texas
R. L. Riley
James McLaughlin Murdered In Butte
James McLaughlin was killed in Butte in a single swift strike with a drawn blade. His sisters Mrs Robb and Mrs Howes arrived from Dillon to help his mother. Survived by two sisters Margery and Nannie and a brother William. Suspect Red Howard fled toward Anaconda. authorities search by train and routes. Funeral held in Dillon with a military funeral salute. Born March 18 1887 in Dillon he spent most of his life in the area.
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David Robb
John Howes
Butte
Dillon
McLaughlin
Margery
Nannie
Great Falls
William
Burton
Red Howard
Red
Howard
Anaconda
Kentucky Avenue
Martin
Presbyterian Church
Mountain View
James’ McLaughlin
Dilton
Militia ‘Company of
Frank Landon’s Residence Papering and Painting Completed
Frank Landon had the papering and painting done on his residence by Frank Knotts at Blacktail-Tanch.
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Frank Landon
Blacktail -Tanch
Frank Knotts
Montana Cities Report Mixed Political Returns
Helena voters split 50 50 between parties in statewide results. Butte chose anti trust candidate John Mac Ginniss mayor by about 1000 votes. Helena Lewistown Billings Bozeman Great Falls Livingston Miles City Red Lodge Deer Lodge all show Democratic or Republican leads with various aldermen and mayors.
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Helena
Butte
John MacGinniss
Lewistown
F. H. Foster
Billings
Bozeman
Nelson Story
Great Falls
Chas. Garnier
Livingston
Miles City
W. W. Andrews
Red Lodge
C. D. Joslyn
Citizens
Deer Lodge
Miss McMann Returns to Dillon to Complete Course
Miss McMann of Butte who attended Normal College about two years ago arrived in Dillon Sunday evening and intends to complete her course at the Normal.
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Miss McMann
Butte
Normal College
Abouts
Dillon
Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised For Injuries
A Columbus, Ohio man Theodore Schuele recalls a deep foot wound from an accident that bucklen’s arnica salve swiftly healed after physicians offered no relief. The ad touts fast relief for burns and injuries and notes the product is 25 cents at R L Riley’s drug store.
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Bucklen
Theodore Schuele
Columbus
R. L. Riley
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Montana News
Herbert H. Metzger
Wals
Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
Dora
Park and
Arbor Day
Burns
G. W. Davis
James McLaughlin
Scott&. Decker
Redrock
Mont
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