Pioneer George Kirkham Dies at 66 in Sheridan
Special correspondence from SxeERmayn reports George Kirkham of Sheridan Montana died December 23 1901 at his home after seven weeks illness from a prior abdominal injury. He was born in Canandaigua County New York and lived in Helena before moving to Sheridan where he resided since. A Mason, he was mourned by friends and family with services and interment in Sheridan cemetery.
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George Kirkham
Montana
Great Divide
Turzuxr
Sxeermayn
Sheridan
Masons
Canandigua
New York
Towa
Helena
Earl Rightenour
Lelia Johnson
Jefton Thureday
Butte
Miss Walsh
Miss Johnson
M. E
Elling & Co
O'Raymond & Carey
Episcopal Church
Father van den Broeck
Dillon
Fred Wolverton
R. Taylor
Nobleville
J. R. Hedley
H. J. Blume
Mr. Blume
California
Harolds
Christmas Entertainment At Sunday School A Success
Special Correspondence reports a crowded hall for the Sunday school Xmas program on Christmas Eve with children speaking and singing until Santa Claus distributed presents. A Christmastide social dance followed on Christmas night. Mrs Wheeler’s husband Lorin Wheeler died of heart trouble in Norris, with Mrs Wheeler remaining in Rochester this winter. New Year’s Eve mine whistles and fireworks marked the year change. Mrs Taylor’s baby shows improvement and Miss Pearl Paire visits from Butte.
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Taibune
Roonxsigr
Monr
Santa Claus
J. O. McCoy
Norris
Mrs. McCoy
Lorin Wheeler
Wheeler
Rochester
Pageville Christmas Tree Brings Joy to County Families
Special correspondence from Pageville notes a merry Christmas at the schoolhouse with a well filled tree and many gifts. Local residents report relatives home for holidays, illness improvements, and gatherings including Mrs. Robert Page hosting Mrs. Clara Burtch and Rev. J. A. Hughes.
Centennial Valley Letter Reports Quiet Winter and Local News
Laxkrvirw December events note light activity as residents work on ranches and timber. A blizzard on the 23rd blew much snow off flats while toboggans ferry mail from Lakeview to Lake. A ball at Summit Hotel Monida drew attendees amid a Christmas wedding at Judge Shambow's. The bride Maynard known as Meldoon is 13. groom Bert Conklin about 26, both from Madison Basin. couple traveled by toboggan due to the lack of roads between Lake and Lakeview.
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B. Burnside
Lakeview
Lake
Monida
Summit Hotel
Judge
Mrs. Conklin
F. I. Hanson
Lake Wednesday
Silas McMin
Madison Basin
Virginia City
Burwall
Culver-Hayden
Sabe
Mr. Clayton
E. H. Sherman
Henry Hackett
J. Tibbles
Iowa Settlement
B. H. Paul
Mr. Paul
Dr. Ford
Lima
Mine accident kills Dillon carpenter near Bannack
Fred C. Hastings a 35 year old Dillon carpenter died in a cave in at the Huron mine near Bannack while preparing timbers. The accident occurred as witnesses described a sudden timber fall and the shaft, covered by planks, caused fatal injuries. Hastings leaves a wife and six year old son. He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery after funeral services at the Masonic Temple.
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Fred C. Hastings
Dillon
Huron
Bannack
Brundage
Mr.Hastings
Hastings
Vic Grace
Blue
Massachusetts
Montana
Masonic Temple
Masonic Fraternity
Mountain View
Fred
Peterson
Mining Accident Leads to Fatal Fall at Huron Shaft
The coroner’s inquest heard John Peterson recount a cave-in at the Huron mine near the Batchelder cabin. Hastings was killed when a timber and rock crushed him after the shaft wall collapsed during timbers retrieval.
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Hastings
Peterson
Frank Price
Bannack
John Peterson
Painful Accident Near Grayling Involving Patay McManemy
A young man named Patay McManemy, about 133 years old, was badly injured Monday evening when he was thrown from a wagon while rushing to catch a train to Grayling. He struck his head, shoulder and arm after the wheel hit a rock, walked home, and lost memory of the incident. Dr. Bond attended and hopes for recovery with careful nursing.
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Patay McManemy
Grayling Station
Hat Trim Advice From Mrs Anna Hart
A brief item notes Mrs Anna Hart offering hat trimming tips, promising good results for customers and emphasizing careful workmanship at a modest price.
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Mrs. Anna Hart
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Sheridan News
L. A. Fitch
B. F. Bowman
Ben Golden
J. L. Olem
North Main Street
Ruby Duncan
George Ellinghouse
Lillie Simpson
Missoula
Farley Grocery'co
Rochester News
Pageville News
Pageville
Trrnunx
Bushnell
George Schott
Gracy Bushnell
Mattie Utley
Archie Walker
H. Utley
Cora
Millie Marshall
Deer Lodge
Laura Marshall
Dilon
Robert Page
Clara Burtch
J. A. Hughes
Ward
Owsley
Spencer
Old Burtch
Robert Marshall
Huber Bros
Centennial Valley
Tarmunz
Fred Hastings
Mr. Hastings
J. W. Morton
W. M. Knapp
T. Wing
J. B. Logan
Wm. Calloway
H. A. Kaiser
Mr. Grace
Puck
St. John’s
St. John's
Dillon Lodge
A. F
A. M
Dart’s
Masonia Hall
F. B. Williams
Kentucky
Masonic Lodge
Albert Stamm
Dillon,mont
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