Montana News Roundup From Billings to Butte
Multiple Montana items report on smallpox rise in Butte and measles in Bozeman, a Kalispell murder conviction, drought and snow impacts in Flathead, and mining activity in Butte Anaconda Great Falls and Neibart. Fire losses, rail work, saloon raids, and vaccinations surface with local officials and weeklong incidents.
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Bozeman
F. Smig
James Patton
Kalispell
Bitter Root Valley
Anaconda
Jerry Sullivan
Butte
Geo. W. Ellis
Wilson Moffet
Biemark, Washburn and Great Falls
Gustave Kornburg
Jesse Connell
Peter Burke
Elliston
Helena
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Quick Relief
Advertises Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets with a money back guarantee. Claims one tablet provides immediate relief and sells in attractive tin boxes for 25 points through L. J. Williams at Central Pharmacy.
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Acker
L. J. William's
Central Pharmacy
Sheepmen Convene at Miles City Convention
Montana sheepmen from across the state and beyond gather at Miles City for a well attended meeting. Delegates discussed issues affecting the trade and a $500 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for killing or destroying members’ property after 2000 of R R Selways Otter Creek flock were killed.
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Montana
Miles City
R. R. Selway
Otter Creek
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Advert
The note extols natural blood purification by lungs liver and kidneys and urges keeping them healthy and bowels regular. It claims Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are superior to blood purifiers and offers a free sample at L. J. Williams' drug store.
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Chamberlain
L. J. Williams’ Drug Store
Three men in Havre face Beaver Creek dynamite trout killing trial
Three men jailed in Havre Montana await trial for dynamite fishing in Beaver Creek. Authorities say evidence is strong and they likely will receive the maximum punishment under state law.
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Havre
Montana
Beaver Creek
Dr Hanaford praises Kemp’s Baleam for throat and lungs
Dr J H Hanaford in the Western Plowman urges early treatment for the first cough to arrest consumption. Kemp's Baleam for the Throat and Lungs is presented as the proper remedy, claiming to save many from consumption. Sold in large bottles 250 and 500 at the local drug store.
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J. H. Hanaford
Kemp
New irrigation ditch to water arid Bozeman Townsend lands
A costly canal of fifteen thousand to twenty thousand dollars will bring irrigation to the Bozeman and Townsend district turning desert wastes into productive ranch land. The project aims to supply water to surrounding countryside and open new agricultural opportunities.
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Bozeman and Townsend
Rich Strike Reported in American Kootenai District
A rich strike is said to have been made in the American Kootenai district in Northern Montana. A large force of men have been put to work on the property.
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American Kootenai
Montana
Kendall Mine Sale Sparks Local Mining Shuffle
H. T. Kendall bonded three claims in the Moccasin mountains for 50000 dollars near the famed Kendall mine which sold recently for 450000 dollars. Kendall had purchased the mine a year earlier for 650 dollars.
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H. T. Kendall
Moccasin Mountains
Kendall
The Curse of Womankind Headache Cure Sold Here
Shermans Headache Cure claims immediate relief for sick and nervous headaches and neuralgia. One dose cures and every box is guaranteed harmless. Available at City Drug Store with 25c and 100s a box.
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Sherman
City Drug Store
Pioneer Woman Mrs Hooper Dies After Long Pioneer Life
Mrs E L Hooper of Prickley Pear valley and Helena Montana region, a pioneer woman who crossed the plains in 1863, died last week from pneumonia. Her long frontier life spanned California and Montana.
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E. L. Hooper
Prickley Pear Valley
Helena
Montana
California
Plains
A Spring Tonic Promises Health at City Drag Store
A spring health tonic claims to refresh nerves blood kidneys and liver and boost energy. Marketed as a housecleaning remedy, it is sold by City Drag Store with emphasis on restoring vitality.
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Licity
City Drag
Bitter Root Couple Reunite After Twenty Years
Mr and Mrs F O Ives of Bitter Root valley were remarried last week after twenty years of divorce confirming a long estrangement has ended with a renewed marriage in the valley.
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F. O. Ives
Bitter Root Valley
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Coughs in Six Bottles
Lisbon Ions man Charles O Ellis dug and repaired a washed down telegraph line while waist deep in icy water. He was told he had consumption by doctors in Oakland and Sioux City but recovered after using Dr. King's New Discovery. Price 50 cents at the drug store.
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Charles O. Ellis
Lisbon
Ions
Oakland
Neb
Sioux City
Omaha
Dr. King
Jubilant Sheepmen Seek New Ranges Across State
Sheepmen statewide celebrate a high lamb survival rate but face the need to locate fresh grazing lands for their large flocks as they plan future seasonal movements.
Poison Suspect Servant Alarm in Missoula Household
Grave doubts arise in Mis soula over the sanity of a servant girl accused of poisoning soup served to the Totman family. The case centers on whether the maid deliberately harmed the household.
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Missoula
Totman
Breath Freshening Tea Advertisement from City Drag Store
A vintage ad promotes Lane's Tea as a cure for bad breath and digestion issues. It claims nightly use keeps the stomach and bowels in order and makes breath clean. Available in 8 packages for 16a and 50c.
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Lane
City Drag Store
Farmers in Gallatin County Plant Barley Amid Late Season
Gallatin County farmers push thousands of acres into barley due to late season. They express optimism about crop prospects and feel encouraged by the potential yields.
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Gallatin County
Electric Bitters and Arnica Salve Claim Cure for Leg Injury
Twelve years after scratching his leg with a rusty wire J W Sullivan of Hartford recounts severe infection and blood poisoning. He credits one bottle of Electric Bitters and Brecklin's Arnica Salve with restoring his leg to sound health. The ad touts Electric Bitters for eruptions sores and blood disorders with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee.
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J. W. Sullivan
Hartford
Conn
Earth
Stage driver Holmes loses stage in storm near Bridger
A stage driver named Holmes perished in a wreck on Sage Creek near Bridger after the stage went over an embankment in daylight. Two horses were killed and the vehicle remained abandoned for six hours.
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Holmes
Sage Creek
Bridger
Blood Elixir Proclaimed Cure for Scrofula and Blood Poison
An advertisement touts Acker's Blood Elixir as a universal cure for impure blood and related symptoms. It claims to purify blood and cure scrofulous or syphilitic poisons, guaranteeing satisfaction with each bottle sold at Central Pharmacy run by William’s.
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Acker
Great Falls Smelter Closes Amid Rail Charge Dispute
The Great Falls big silver smelter closed on Wednesday after ten years of operation. Officials attribute the shutdown to railroad discriminating charges impacting costs and operations.
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Great Falls Big
Fergus County Assessor Targets Mining Firm Over Poor Tax
The Fergus County assessor says a mining company refused to pay the poor tax for its workers claiming protection under the company store law would shield them from damages. The dispute centers on whether the firm must contribute to local support funds despite the law cited by its management.
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Fergus County
Pain Balm Cures Severe Muscular Rheumatism
A Salem New Jersey woman reports a severe muscular rheumatism attack last fall and the relief after two applications of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. After one bottle she was completely cured and credits the remedy seen advertised in the South Jerseyman. Sold by L J Williams druggist.
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Chamberlain
Sallia Harris
Salem
N. J
L. J. Williams
Lopez Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Cowboy Killing
A Fort Benton jury returned a verdict of manslaughter against Antonio Lopez for the killing of Upee, a cowboy, two years ago.
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Fort Benton
Antonio Lopez
Upee
Kemp's Balsam Ad Promises Quick Cough Relief
An advertisement urges readers to try Kemp's Balsam for persistent coughs warning that untreated coughs weaken people. It guarantees results after the first dose with a 25 and 50 cent sizes and a free trial, sold at City Drug Store.
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City Drug Store
Kidnapper John Rogers Arrested in Colorado
John Rogers formerly of Anaconda was arrested in Colorado on kidnapping charges for abducting Phoebe Bell. Reports describe him as a Mexican man with some sources claiming he is African American.
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John Rogers
Anaconda
Colorado
Phoebe Bell
National Irrigation Journal Offer With Tribune Bundle
A combined subscription offer announces National Irrigation at $1.00 per year sent with the Tribune for $2.25 annually. Arrears subscribers may pay at the office. The December National Irrigation issue covers Chicago congress proceedings and is in limited supply.
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National Irrigation
Taz du- Lon Tribune
Congress
Chicago
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Flathead County
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State Board of Examiners
John Warne
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Sisters of Charity
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Rosebud
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Daily Record
Unitarian Society
Mary Haller
Mt.Crawford
L. J. Wileiams
First National Bank
A. L. Babcocklee's
Sod Opera House
Neibart
R. R. Rakentraw
Trout
Pioneer Woman
Lopez
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