Montana rancher dies by his own hand in divorce suit
Edward Kearster, a Fort Benton rancher, shot himself with a revolver Tuesday dying instantly. He faced a divorce suit and a dispute over property division. In Red Lodge the Bell Telephone Co disputes city wishes over a local exchange amid a stormy council session. A stallion age six weighs 1700 pounds with registered sire is for sale or trade by Tash and Lenkersdorfer of Dillon, Mont.
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Fort Benton
Edward Kearster
Here
Red Lodge
Bell Telephone Company
Bell Company
Cartle
Tash & Lenkersdorfer
Dillon, Mont
Dlu
Grip Suffering and Cure Promoted by Cough Remedy
A historical ad-like note urges shared suffering for grip empathy and extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the prompt cure. It claims no pneumonia results and wide recovery, with sale by Riley the Druggist.
Lewistown Citizens Push for Lewistown Route to Great Northern
A large crowd met at the county courthouse on Wednesday and formed a fifteen member committee to press the Great Northern railroad to route its Great Falls to Billings line via Lewistown. The group also plans efforts to influence the Milwaukee railroad.
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Lewistown
Court House
Great Northern Railroad
Great Falls
Billings
Milwaukee Railroad
Moki Tea Promises Cure for Ailments and Skin Eruptions
An advertisement claims Moki Tea cures sick headaches indigestion and constipation and removes skin eruptions to produce a perfect complexion. Sold by R. L. Reily, priced at 25 and 50 cents, with money back guarantee.
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R. L. Reily
State land office settles with treasurer for mid January
Helena district register John P. Schmidt completed a settlement with Treasurer J. H. Rice for the land office business covering the first half of January. The total amount paid over was $19,726.04.
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Helena
John P. Schmidt
the State Land Office
J. H. Rice
Wood’s speedy wagon serves Dillon with baggage and freight
Notice to the People of Dillon announces N. S. Wood operates a rapid delivery wagon for baggage express and light freight to and from the depot and across the city including the Normal college and Dormitory. He specializes in stove wood and dry kindling and will deliver all orders or checks left at the Meat Market care of Deputy or with the Central telephone office messenger boy for prompt service.
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Dillon
N. S. Wood
S . Meat Market
Central Telephone Office
Woov
Large bills approved for state prisons and asylum
State examiners met Monday and approved over three hundred bills for state institutions. The largest were prison expenses to Connolly and McTague for $5,708.70 and asylum expenses to Mitchell and Mussigbrod for $10,748.10, for the month ending January 14.
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Helena
Penitentiary and Insane Asylum
Connolly & McTague
Mitchell & Mussigbrod
Dangers of a Cold and How to Avoid Them
An old notice highlights cold dangers and urges early treatment. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as prompt and effective, claiming it loosens the cough relieves the lungs opens secretions and aids restoration. Sold by Riley the Druggist.
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Nature
Riley
Rush Work of Survey for Billings Great Falls Line
Great Northern pushes rapid survey for the Billings to Great Falls railway with a squad of surveyors arriving from St. Paul to begin field work at once.
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Billings
Great Northern
Great Falls
St. Paul
Still Doing Land Business Promises Better Service
In a brief public notice L. J. Price declares he continues land business and can render better service than before despite rumors. He urges the public to call on him for assistance.
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L. J. Price
Dixon Urges Park Roads Enlargement Plan
Red Lodge Congressman Dixon states the War Department controls park road construction and maintenance and will allocate the initial funds to widen existing routes in the National Park.
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Red Lodge
Dixon
War Department
National Park
Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets Ad
An old advertisement promises relief for heartburn indigestion and dyspepsia with a single tablet. Sold with a positive guarantee at 25 and 50 cents.
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Acker
Butte Saloon Bandit Steals Cash in Eureka Heist
An unmasked robber entered a Eureka saloon on East Park Street Monday morning, bought a beer, then pulled a revolver and forced the bartender to open the till. He escaped with 63.25 dollars. The incident follows reports of local crime and a sales note for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The Black Diamond Coal Company plans to market Montana coal from the Anaconda mine, touted as high grade and likely to sell statewide.
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Butte
Eureka
East Park Street
Anaconda
Black Diamond Coal Company
Acker's Blood Elixir Sold With Positive Guarantee
An advertisement claims Acker's Blood Elixir cures blood diseases that sa rsaparillas and purifiers fail to address. It promises a positive guarantee and urges readers to buy to improve health and appearance despite symptoms like pale skin and pimples.
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Acker
R.L. Riley
Great Falls Rancher Strikes Rich in Lewis and Glac Mine
Great Falls and area reports rancher Oscar A. Robertson of Milligan prospering from placer mining in Lewis and Glac mine. His crew shows pay dirt yielding between 86 000 and 88 000 dollars daily for the last thirty days.
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Great Falls
Oscar A. Robertson
Milligan
Lewis
Acker's English Remedy Ad Offers Cough Cure
An 19th century ad touts Acker's English Remedy to stop a cough and cure a cold within twelve hours or refunds the money. Sold by R. Riley at prices 25 and 50 cents. The line ends with an unclear word cow.
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Acker
R. Riley
Wireless Station Planned for Butte by Local Leader
Butte alderman Butte-Pliny W. McAllister has arranged with the American De Forest Wireless Telegraph company for a station in Butte. Construction and operation are expected within three months.
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Butte
Pliny W. McAllister
American de- Forest Wireless Telegraph Company
Self confessed murderer to stand trial in February
Lewistown James Sherman, who admits to the murder, will be placed on trial in district court in February 29. The defense has not announced the exact plea. it is believed insanity will be entered.
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Lewistown
James Sherman
Montana Engineers Meet in Lewistown
The Society of Montana Engineers held a well attended meeting in Lewistown last week with significant business discussed and progress reported on member concerns.
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Lewistown
Society of Montana Engineers
Jamaican Lady Endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
Mrs Michael Hart wife of Kingston Cart Service superintendent in Jamaica West Indies says Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy eases coughs croup and whooping cough and she would not be without it. Sold by Riley the Druggist. The Chicago typewriter girl inherits a fortune of a million dollars and will remain a stenographer but will not take much sass from the boss.
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Michael Hart
Cart Service
Kingston
Jamaica
West Indies Islands
Riley
Chicago
Twain Moderation Cited in Cigar Practice
The report notes Mark Twain’s habit of never smoking more than one cigar at a time and suggests broad commendation, except perhaps from the tobacco trust. It also quotes Capt. Bernier who would not undertake a North Pole balloon voyage, recounting his iceberg encounters and belief that icebergs would be dangerous to crash into.
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Mark Twain
Tobacco Trust
Bernier
North Pole
Cap
Hosiery and Clothing Items List From Local Merchant
A catalog style notice lists items including men's woolen shirts duck and sheep lined coats lined rubber footwear German socks men's and boy's suits lined mittens and general hosiery offerings. The brief inventory suggests a local shop stocking warm garments and accessories.
Grant Smith Grandfatherhood Reflects Generational Change
A Minnesota man named Grant Smith recently became a grandfather, illustrating how those born during or just after the Civil War no longer pass as young. The anecdote highlights shifting perceptions of age across generations.
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U.S. Grant Smith
Minnesota
Farmers Ledger Offered At Half Price In Montana
Until February 1st the Farmers Ledger is sold for 1.75 dollars, half the regular 3.00. To introduce the book among Montana farmers and stock men, pay 1.75 by money order and the book will be sent carriage paid on approval. A descriptive circular is available by postal card. H G Phelps & Co publishers Bozeman Mont.
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Montana
H. G. Phelps & Co
Publishers
Bozeman, Mont
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Grant Shy
E. Reynolds St
Springfield
R. L Riley
China
Ren
Duck and
Portieres
Cy He
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Apollo Lodge
W. FP. Casumore
N. G
Beaverhead
Madison Coun
F C. DeWirt & Co
Teese
Riley’s
Red Cross
Vin de Cinchona Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Rex
Rex Rheumsmi Ring Co
Hartford
Connecticut
Huber Bros
THE
Crescent Creamery CO
S. Paul
E.t
Geo. R. Metlen
U. S
Minera Surveyor
Idaho
Dilion
Houuister
Dave Compasy
Madison
Wis
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