Passing of the Montana Pioneer Joseph Sweeney
Helena report notes the death of Joseph Sweeney aged 79 on January 3 after knee surgery for blood poisoning. A longtime Ten-Mile freighter and rancher, he later lived at 1110 Prosta Avenue and is survived by his wife and four stepchildren including Mrs. Tony Munding Great Falls, William Tripp Great Falls, Mrs. Mattie Trevarthan Butte, and Mrs. Fanny Eastmas Great Falls.
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Joseph Sweeney
Helena
Sweeney
Montana
G. A. Broadwater
Ten-Mile
Prosta Avenue
Tony Munding
William Tripp
Great Falls
Mattie Trevarthan
Butte
Fanny Eastmas
Mrs. Mary E. Hays Dies in Gallatin Valley Home
Mrs. Mary E. Hays a long time resident of the Gallatin valley since 1865 died in Bozeman December 27 from heart failure. Survived by six children two from first marriage Joe Parsons Stephen Parsons and Mrs. Scott Duncan and three from second marriage Roy Hays of Idaho Blanche Hays and Maude Hays of Bozeman.
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Mary E. Hays
Bozeman
Gallatin Valley
Joe
Stephen Parsons
Scott Duncan
Roy Hays
Idaho
Blanche and
Maude Hays
Pioneer Butte figure A E Whipps dies in San Diego
Butte resident A E Whipps a former deputy in the county clerk and recorder's office died December 28 in San Diego California where he had gone two weeks earlier for his health. He came West from Ohio many years ago and was 50 years old.
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Butte
A. E. Whipps
San Diego
Cal
Ohio
Milner Civil War Veteran Dies In Montana
W E Milner, longtime Plains resident and Civil War veteran, died December 11 1911 at his home south of Troy Montana from liver cancer. Born 1849 in Yardley Pennsylvania he served three years in the Union army and helped build lines for the U S Signal Corps after moving west in 1869. He aided in the Sioux campaign of 1879 and helped capture Chief Joseph at Bear Paw mountains. He married Mary J Miller in 1883 and had six children. in 1889 he worked on telephone construction and a shipping office at Paradise before moving to Troy in 1893 where he died.
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W. E. Milner
Plains
Troy
Montana
Mr. Milner
Yardley
U. S. Signal Corps
Crook
Miles Way
Gen
Miles
Chief Joseph
Bear Paw Mountains
Mary J. Miller
Salt Lake City
Paradise
Milner
Sanders County
Admiral Evans Ends Active Service and Retires
Admiral Evans, after years directing ships and fleets, retires to a quiet home with family. He spends remaining years writing about sea exploits, with his books available in naval libraries and popular reading spots. Virulent smallpox sweeps the west coast of Mexico. In Denver a dramatic temperature plunge occurs, dropping 27 degrees in 27 minutes and 45 degrees in three hours.
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Denver
Ladies Benefit From Gentle Fig Syrup and Castor Oil
An ad fragment touts a stool softening laxative for women stressing pleasant taste and cleansing effect. It promotes fig syrup with senna and references gentle relief and safety concerns, noting potential side effects and urging careful use.
Democratic National Convention Se to Baltimore June 25
The Democratic National Committee chose Baltimore to host the convention starting Tuesday June 25 after a tight vote. Baltimore led on both ballots, with St Louis Chicago Denver and New York also vying. The Jackson Day banquet delayed members until nearly 4 a m, Bryan delivering a closing address before the turnout. The convention committee prepared a resolution report on primaries and delegate calls. Primary elections may be allowed by state committees.
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Washington
Baltimore
National Democratic Committee
St. Is
Chicago
Denver
New York
Baltioore
St. Louis
W. J. Bryan
Clark Howell
Georgia
National Committee
Death penalty for Richeson in Massachusetts court
Reverend Clarence V. T. Richeson pled guilty to murder in the first degree and was sentenced by Judge Sanderson to death by electric execution during the week of May 19. A prior not guilty plea was retracted after a written confession. A petition for commutation to life imprisonment may be filed with Governor Foss and the executive council. Richeson showed calm in court.
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Boston
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Sanderson
Richeson
Avis Linnell
Hyannis
Mass
Foss
Executive Council of
Gold and Silver in Montana 1911 Mining Year Features
A summary of 1911 mining activity across Montana notes new ore discoveries in Marysville Lewis and Clark county and revived mills in Libby Lincoln and Madison counties. Dredges operate on Lake Sewall and Ruby placer sites, with electric power at Butte reducing copper costs. Mint figures show gold production of 3,169,840 and 11,116,778 fine ounces of silver valued at 6,114,228, down from 1910 totals.
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Montana
Marysville
Lewis and Clark County
Lake Sewall
Magpie Gulch
Libby Placer
Lincoln County
Sylvanite
Lincoln Mine
Madison County
Ruby
Missoula County
Kennedy Creek
Ninemile
Cedar Creek
Butte
Silver Bow County
Divide Creek
Mint
Ohio Begins Reconstruction of Its Constitution
The Ohio constitutional convention opened in Columbus on Wednesday, launching the reconstruction of the state's fundamental charter. Delegates began their labor outlining the framework for a revised constitution.
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State of
Ohio
Columbus
Constitutional Convention
Mining Convention Planned for Spokane in 1912
The mining convention to be held in Spokane from February 15 to 17, 1912, aims for record attendance with three daily sessions at the Spokane Hotel. Promoters promise national speakers, exhibits of Inland Empire ore, and special features for investors and operators, with reduced rail rates from nearby states and provinces to attract over 1000 out of town visitors.
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United States
Alberta
British Columbia
Spokane
Inland Empire
Montana
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
California
Utah
Churches of Dillon St James Episcopal Service Times
The listing notes St James Episcopal at Corner Washington and Glendale. Rev S D Hooker rector. Holy Communion at 11 on the first and third Sundays and at 7 on other Sundays. Morning prayer at 11. Evening prayer at 7 30. Sunday school at 9 45.
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St. James Episcopal
Washington and
Glendale Sts
S. D. Hooker
Church Services and Mass Schedule for Local Parishes
Presbyterian Church at Pacific and Glendale held morning service at 11 with Sabbath school at noon and Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Evening service at 7 30. Catholic Church announced low mass at 8 and high mass at 10 30 on first and second Sundays, fourth Sunday masses at Dillon. Sunday school after late mass and devotions at 7 30. First second and fourth Sundays masses said at Dillon. Third Sunday at Lima and Melrose with Rev. D Foley, Pastor.
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Dillon
Lima
Melrose
D. Foley
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule
Grace M E Church at Bannack and Washington with Rev. Jesse Lacklen as pastor. Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Prof. Grant E Finch. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League meeting at 6 45 p.m. Evening worship at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study at 7 30 p.m.
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Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Baptist Church Service Schedule on Idaho Street
The Baptist church at the corner of Idaho and Se bree streets lists Rev. Thomas Anderson as pastor. Sabbath school starts at 10 o'clock with worship and preaching at 11, an adult Bible class at 12 15, and evening services at 7 30.
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Baptist Church
Idaho
Sebree Streets
Thomas Anderson
Sunday Sabbath in College Life and Work
A college magazine essay argues that Sunday should be a rare rest jewel for all students and workers. It warns against using one day to fix past deficits and urges deep rest, family time, and quiet thought to improve next week's effort.
China to abandon moon calendar for sun year
From Peking the government plans to drop the lunar calendar and adopt a solar year. The current year began Jan 30 and is year 48 of a cycle, with 12 lunations usually but a 13th occasionally added, making years range 354 to 384 days.
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Peking
Westminster Gazette
Chinese Students in U S Spread Across Campuses Today
The piece notes 650 Chinese students study at American universities and recalls how the Boxer indemnity, reduced from 15 million dollars, funded education for Chinese youth in the United States. It highlights gratitude from China and praise for peaceful, educational exchange as more than mere war reparations.
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China
Japan
United States
Washington
America
Congregationalist
Shoe Makers Plan 5 to 7 Percent Wholesale Price Hike
Due to higher raw material costs the country’s shoe manufacturers anticipate a wholesale price increase of five to seven percent. The move reflects rising expenses across the supply chain impacting retailers and consumers.
Coughs and Colds Promoted by Doctor Trusted Pectoral
An 19th century advertisement touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a standard cough remedy approved by physicians and backed by years of experience. Marketed for coughs colds croup and bronchial complaints with a claim of seventy years on sale.
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Ayer
Storm hits U.S. torpedo boat destroyers last week
Most destroyers caught in the terrific storm last week were reported safe. Only two ships' status remains unclear as officials confirm their crews' welfare and vessel integrity amid ongoing inquiries.
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U.S. Torpedo Boat
Early Medicine Ad Claims Quick Relief for Bowel Ailments
Fragmentary ad text notes Ayer's Pills as a remedy for bowel issues and suggests a doctor’s guidance for use, reflecting period medical marketing language and product claims.
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Ayer
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