Lima Notes and Regional News From February
A Lima correspondent reports a new boiler for U P machine shops, a lively masquerade ball, roof work on Richard Gallagher’s ice house, an extra coal train, and pay day for Hecla workers. Rev Newman’s child ill in Kansas prompts departure, while local repair crews and shops announce improvements and new meal tickets. A local dancer and guests attend events as snow persists and community life continues.
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Lima
Standard
U.P
Richard Gallagher
Rev. Newman
Kansas
M. J. Boyle
M. Ouro
Dillon
Eureka
Chas, Hirschman, Jr
Artander
Sunshine boom hides wary buyers in California letters
Ozias Willig reports from California in February 1895 about a thriving real estate frenzy fueled by winter visitors. He notes eager speculators and arriving Montanians, with residents like A. H. Odell and James Speelman planning permanent moves and property purchases, while others switch from local ventures to broader opportunities.
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Kiditor Tripunr
California
Los Angeles
A. H. Odell
Bannack
Snapa
James Speelman
Melrose
Jim
San Bernardino
Chas. Barclay
Gibbonsville
Idaho
West Lake Park
Phillips
Fred Phillips
Lemhi
Will Knippenberg
Montana Legislature Debates Gambling Ban and New Counties
Montana lawmakers push a sweeping gambling prohibition and approve a court-related and school funding agenda. Senators confirm executive nominees, discuss county formations Broadwater and Flathead, and consider bonds for state lands and reforms.
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Committee
Brosnin
Senate
Granite County
Sligh
Flathead
Ramedell
Ravalli
Cooper
Valley
Hurd
Teton
Floweree
John Mills
A. H. Adams
Helena
Steele
Clark's Fork River
Smead
W Green
State Supreme Court Commission
Green
Judiciary
House
Broadwater
Committee On State Data Ians
Kalispel
White Sulphur
Boringe
Hunter's
Hot Springs
Pipestone Springs
New Furniture Polish Promoted by Local Druggists
An advertisement notes J. Pouis HinE furniture polish sold by N A Stiles and N M White in Dillon Montana. The piece markets a brightening effect and urges trial with a promise of no more absence from it. Also listed is a 1895 railroad fare notice detailing Dillon to eastern Missouri river points with first class prices and 30 day limits.
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Bennett
Senate
House
Flathead
Todiaudian
Bond
National Guard of
Montana
Helena
First Regiment Infantry
National Guard
Butte
Ramsdell
Hoffman
Sligh
Chandler
Leonard
Judiciary Committee
Senate Bi
Folsom
Public Buildings Committee
House Educational Committee
California
Reynolds
Cascade County
Isy Losee
First National Bank of
Hopkins
Joy
Joseph Oker
Auld
Glasscock
Losee
Northern Pacific
Fort Ellia
Lossee
J. Davis
Fort Ellis
Loasee
Hedges
Athend
Guitable
Hatch
Léonard
Charles W. Pomeroy
Great Falls
Eleventh Judicial
Greene
Committee On Public Funds
Babcock
Prickly Pear Valley
Helmville
Valley
Three Forks
Kalispel
Committee On State Institutions
Leiser
Lawrence
Corbett
Tallant
Alderson
Committee On Ways and Means
N. A. Stiles
N.M. White
Dillon
Mont
Council Bluffs
Sioux’ City
Kansas City
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Washington
George ‘Washington
Charles F. Gunther
Chicago
the Tribune
J. H. McLean
Rev Rock
Wm. Henrieberry
Clark's Canyon
J. W. Scott
N. M. White
Glendale
Guenpave
Hecla Consolidated Company
Henry Knippenberg
Beaverhead County
Indianapolis
Hecla Con. Mining Company
K. L. Hilbinger
Cleveland
Ohio
Hecla Company
Ite
Ida Gearhart
J. McLean
George Waddell
Big Hole
Hamilton
George
G. Woodworth
Herman Jackson
Hannah
M. Wilson
William Wilson, Jr
Lottie Jacobson
Seon Someon
Fox
Geo. Woodworth
Farey School House
WJAOK
J. H. McQean
Centennial
Maapaten P. O
Ed. Sawtell
Sr. McMinn
J. Courtney
Levi Shatbow
Virginia City
Kentucky
Market Bo “Road
Granaer
Justices of the Peace
Justices of the Peace of
Bea
Ozias Willig
Los Anaznns
Cal
Capital
Knalppenberg Roslyns
Bis
Rickerds
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