Montana News Briefs From Havre to Clyde Park
Havre hotel death of Joseph H. McKnight, longtime Great Falls cattleman, leaves $100000 estate to his single sister. Butte banquet of eleven engravers ends in a royal time. George Johnson, a noted Shields River rancher, fatally stabbed in Clyde Park saloon. assailant is a young son of a prominent rancher.
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Havre
Jos
H. McKnight
Great Falls
Montana
Havre Hotel
Livingston
George Johnson
Shields River
Clyde Park
O. F. Jones
Peculiar Union Marries Chinese Vegetable Peddler and Negress
A Chinese vegetable peddler and a black woman were married Tuesday by Justice Sullivan. Chief of Police Johnson served as best man in the ceremony.
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Kolispell
Vapd & Negress
Justice Sullivan
Johnson
Kept in house cough remedy advertisement
An old time pharmacy ad touts Kemp’s Bal Sam as the best treatment for coughs croup bronchitis whooping cough asthma and consumption. It promises a bottle for 25 cents or 60 cents and offers a free sample, urging readers to have it at home and check colds quickly. For sale by Central Pharmacy.
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Kemp
Entral’ Pharmacy
Independent ticket seen as path to power in Missoula
In Missoula a movement favors illuminating city politics by backing an independent ticket for next spring. The city currently leans strongly Republican and Democrats seek a route to power by presenting a sizable slate of partisans under an independent banner.
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Missoula
Letter of thanks for Lane's Tea healing skin
A Portland reader writes from Sept 1900 praising Lane's Tea for clearing acne and redness after two weeks of use. Mrs E. R. Thomas says her complexion is clear and skin white, crediting the remedy for curing facial disorders.
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Portland
Ore
O. F. Woodward
Lane
E. R. Thomas
Arrested Again in Kalispell on Procuring Girls Charge
Robert Stickney, sought in Great Falls for procuring girls for houses of ill fame, was arrested in a Kalispell dance hall Tuesday. He offered no resistance during the arrest.
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Kalispell
Robert Stickney
Great Falla
De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Promises Cures
Mr O Haney of Geneva Ohio suffered from piles for forty years with no lasting relief. De Witts Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently and is advertised as invaluable for burns bruises sprains lacerations eczema tetter salt rheum and all skin diseases. Look for the DeWitt name on the package. others are counterfeit at Central Pharmacy.
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O. Haney
Geneva
Ohio
de Witt
DeWitt
Central Pharmacy
Scotchmen to honor Burns with banquet at Finlen Hotel
Butte Scotchmen plan a Bobby Burns birthday banquet at the Finlen hotel. Since the anniversary falls on Sunday the 25th, the celebration will be held Monday night instead.
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Butte
Bobby” Burns
Finlen Hotel
Central Pharmacy Promises Cure All with Moki Tea
Advertises Moki tea as a permanent cure for constipation and indigestion. Claims the product improves appetite sleep and energy and offers a money back guarantee with prices of 25 cents and 60 cents.
Irrigation Planned for Havre Assinni Bend Land
A large arid tract between Havre and Assinni boine will be irrigated as spring opens. Claimants have arranged for a ditch to be dug as soon as weather permits.
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Havre
Assinniboine
Amherst man finds relief from lumbago with Pain Balm
W C Williamson of Amherst Virginia reports suffering from lumbago for over a year before using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He claims complete relief where other remedies failed and notes Central Pharmacy sells the product.
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W. C. Williamson
of - Amherst
Chamberlain
Central Pharmacy
Stranger steals four bikes then tries to sell at second shop
A man stole four bicycles in Missoula on Wednesday morning and moved them to secondhand stores to sell. He was arrested after police tracked him to a secondhand shop where he offered a wheel for sale and was taken into custody.
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Missoula
Hastile
Kodol Aids Stomach by Supplying Digestive Juices
The advertisement claims Kodol performs digestion for the stomach even when slightly disordered or overloaded. It says Kodol supplies the natural digestive juices and relieves nervous tension, allowing the stomach muscles to rest and heal while converting food into nourishment.
Syrup of Figs Endorsed For Gentle Laxative Relief
The passage praises Syrup of Figs as a preferred gentle laxative for children. It claims better relief than other remedies and identifies the Ou vurnia Fig Syrup Co as the true manufacturer.
Carnegie Offers 12500 for Missoula Library
Andrew Carnegie proposes a $12 500 gift for a Missoula public library with the condition that the city council appropriates $1 250 each year for ongoing maintenance. The offer arrives as the community debates library funding and municipal support.
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Missoula
Andrew Carnegie
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets Sold at Central Pharmacy
Advertisement notes Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets offer immediate relief or money back. One little tablet in a handsome tin box sells for 25 pts at Central Pharmacy.
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Acker
Central Pharmacy
Bell Telephone plans two story brick building in spring
The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone company announces plans to erect a two story brick building in the spring period. The project signals expansion of facilities and increased service capacity in the area.
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Billings
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Sold Widely
J H Weber Cascade Iowa praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and urges readers to try them for dullness after meals bad taste mouth biliousness loss of appetite and constipation. Central Pharmacy sells the remedy.
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Chamberlain
J. H. Weber
Cascade
Iowa
Central Pharmacy
Police close downtown poolrooms in city crackdown
Butte authorities acting on orders from the chief of police and the mayor closed all downtown poolrooms. The action signals a municipal crackdown amid ongoing efforts to control public gaming venues.
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Butte
Electric Bitters Promised To Cure Stomach Liver And Kidney Woes
A health warning urges immediate use of Electric Bitters to treat stomach, liver and kidney troubles. The ad claims swift relief and revives the system, priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by City Drug Store.
Butte Typographical Union Leader Suffering From Pneumonia
James Hogan president of the Butte Typographical union lies very ill with pneumonia and has worsened in the last twenty four hours. His strong constitution gives friends hope he may recover.
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Butte
James Hogan
Butte Typographical Union
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Pain Relief
Endorsed for cuts wounds bruises burns scalde sore feet and stiff joints Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is billed as the best salve on earth for piles too Sold for 250 at the City Drug Store.
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Bucklen
City
Cascade county man Murray dies by suicide near Stockett
Great Fall James J. Murray a well known Cascade county resident committed death by his own action near Stockett on Wednesday shooting himself in the mouth. Death resulted instantly.
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James J. Murray
Cascade County
Stockett
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Family Health
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills for stomach and liver troubles. Claims relief and cure. Priced 250 at City Drug Store.
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Dr. King
City
Raid on Butte saloons targets slot machines
Saturday night police raided saloons running slot machines in Butte. Several machines were seized and taken to the station while owners were held for trial.
Lane's Tea Promises Healthful Digestion and Complexion
An advertisement touts Lane's Tea as a pleasant laxative and digestive aid that clears the complexion removes yellow from the eyes and promotes healthy kidneys. It urges readers to obtain a 250 package and try it tonight from Central Pharmacy.
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Lane
Acker's English Remedy Promises Refund if It Fails
An old advertisement touts Acker's English Remedy for coughs colds or croup claiming immediate relief and money back if not satisfied. It emphasizes experience as the best teacher and urges trial of the remedy.
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Acker
Jubilee Service Clears Manse Mortgage With Fiery Celebration
A large Presbyterian congregation celebrated paying off the Manse mortgage. The Manse Society had borrowed 750 from a New York board fund for church improvements. The last 300 was paid early, prompting praise from Rev. Martin and the treasurer Mrs. F. O. Kress. The mortgage was burned in a symbolic finale as music by Professor Pasmore and local talents accompanied the ceremony.
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Presbyterian Church
Manse Society
Board of Church Erection
New York
United States
Martin
F. O. Kress
H. R. Melton
Matrimonial Inclinations Drive License Revival in Dillon
District Clerk Geo W French reports a strong revival in the marriage license business since January 1 with several couples securing tickets for matrimony. Names listed include Frank Upton and Blanche Hirshman of Dillon Curtis Ferguson of Melrose and Mary Holder of Willis Peter Otto and Emma Heasely of Butte Wm C Patterson and Florence Fleming of Dell John Hoffman and Violet Martin of Dillon Geo W Grannis and Jennie Leason of Dillon.
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Geo. W. French
French
Frank Upton
Blanche Hirschman
Dillon
Curtis Ferguson
Melrose
Mary Holder
Willis
Peter Otto
Emma Heasely
Butte
Wm. C. Patterson
Florence Fleming
Dell
John Hoffman
Violet Martin
Geo. W. Grannis
Jennie Leason
Orr heads north for third Alaska gold prospecting run
Ernest Orr leaves for Seattle tomorrow with his mother and brother. He plans wintering in California and Reno before sailing to Juneau to try his luck in Alaska’s gold fields for the third time, believing new areas may yield better results. Friends wish him success.
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Ernest Orr
Seattle
Mra. W. Q. Orr
Charley
Mra. Orr
California
Reno
Nevada
Ernest
Juneau
Alaska
Weather Oddity Sparks Christmas Warmth in Dillon
A Dillon notice compares Christmas day warmth to the Fourth of July noting the thermometer ran four degrees higher. It recalls locals bundled in furs all day last Fourth while today snow lay on hills and streets with patches lingering.
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Dillon
Salvation Army rents Kirkpatrick building for larger meetings
The Salvation Army has rented the entire Kirkpatrick building at Helena and Washington streets. Officers in charge, Dspt. Shanley and Lieut. Richard, are remodeling to enlarge the hall because the old hall proved too small. The change pleases the group as it will accommodate more attendees.
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Salvation Army
Kirkpatrick
Helena and
Washington Streets
Dspt
Shanley
Lieut
Richard
Missionary Talk on China by Rev Ridgely at St James
The Rev L B Ridgely of Wa Chang China will address on missionary work in China at St James Church Friday evening January 30 at 7 30. An informal reception at the Rectory after the services offers a chance to meet him and learn about the work. Ridgely, a Philadelphia Divinity School graduate, has served eastern parishes and Salt Lake City before moving west to the Orient aiding the Chinese including Boone School boys and evangelistic work. An offering for missions will be taken. Sunday school children and teachers are invited to meet him at 5 o clock.
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L. B. Ridgely
Wa-Chang
China
St. James Church
Ridgely
Philadelphia Divinity School
St Pauls Church
Salt Lake City
Orient
Boone School For
Official Moseley Named Assistant Recorder for Coal Strike Panel
Edward A Moseley longtime secretary of the Interstate Commerce Commission since its start and a Massachusetts native aged fifty six has been appointed by President Roosevelt to serve as assistant recorder of the coal strike arbitration commission.
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Coal Strike Commission
Edward A. Moseley
Roosevelt
Bitration Comission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Massachusetts
Dillon Special Election Elector Registration Notice
Registration for the City of Dillon special election to be held on February 7 1903 opens January 26 and 27 1903. The office reopens February 5 1903 for corrections and absent voters. Registration at Hughes McCaleb store Dillon Montana daily 1 5 pm and 7 9 pm. George P Hughes registry agent dated January 14 1934.
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Dillon
Hughes & McCaleb
Montana
George P. Hughes
Livingston man pleads self defense in saloon brawl
R. B. Jones, involved in a saloon brawl last week that left George Johnson stabbed in the back, pleads self defense despite the wound’s location. The case centers on Jones's claim of protecting himself amid the altercation.
Earn money easily from home with cloth orders
A canned appeal offers women and girls spare time to earn cash by selling cloth. Send 25 cents or a post office money order to Brillant Tina Co. in Roxbury Massachusetts to receive cloth and full directions prepaid, enabling immediate start nationwide.
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United States
Brilliantina CO
Roxbury
Mass
Reward offered for two iron grey horses in Taos area
Lost property notice states a forty dollar reward for the recovery of two iron grey horses branded P on the right shoulder. Described as being near Taos, with a finder urged to deliver them to Anderson's stables in Dillon or notify J. A. Rolins at the D. I. Co. to claim reward.
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Taos
Hrearnson
Silver Bow Junction
Montena
Anderson
Dillon
J. A. Rolins
D. I. Co
Poindexter Ranch Trespass Notice South of Dillon
Hunting fishing or trespassing on the Poindexter ranch south of Dillon is forbidden. Offenders will be prosecuted. Porspexter Ong Lirz Sroox Co, a 46 tf.
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Poindexter Ranch
Dillon
Porspexter-& Ong -Lirz-Sroox Co
Militia Dance At Dartball Promises Good Music And Time
The boys of Oo. F will host a social dance at Dartball Saturday evening January 24 1903. Good music and a good time for all. Ladies free with admission. Prices around $2 for others.
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Oo. F
House to Pass Anti Trust Bill This Week
Indications point to the judiciary committee finishing the anti trust measure this week. Democrats favor extended debate but limited amendments as the senate weighs Cuban reciprocity, immigration, and the statehood bills amid a push to speed appropriation legislation. Southern senators oppose the treaty, with beet sugar interests likely to oppose as amended.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Legislative
Executive
Gonzales in Grave Condition After Wounding
Columbia South Carolina January 19 editors Gonzales remains critically ill as of this morning with the bulletin stating his condition is exceedingly grave and worse in the last hours. Lieutenant Governor Tillman remains in the county jail with no bail applications expected while violence rumors have subsided.
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Columbia
S. C
Gonzales
Tillman
Fourteenth UMWA Convention Opens in Indianapolis
Delegates arrive from across the United States for the fourteenth annual convention of the United Mine Workers of America. President Mitchell arrives to a large, cheering welcome at the depot and hotel, greeted by a reception committee in Greenfield.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Mitchell
Greenfield
Catholic Societies urged to affiliate and support Indian schools
The American Federation of Catholic Societies held a session in Cincinnati on January 19. The executive board adopted resolutions urging bishops to have Catholic societies in their dioceses affiliate with the federation, to support Indian schools, and to celebrate the papal silver jubilee.
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Federation of Catholic Societies
Cincinnati
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Funeral of Congressman Tongue Laid to Rest in Hillsboro
The remains of Congressman Thomas H. Tongue were laid to rest in Hillsboro Oregon yesterday. About 3000 people attended the funeral including a delegation of Washington congressmen the full Oregon legislature state officials and many fraternal organizations.
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Congressman Tongue
Hillsboro
Ore
Thomas H. Tongue
Washington
Death of Henri de Blowitz Paris Reporter at 83
Paris reports the death of Henri de Blowitz longtime London Times correspondent in Paris. He suffered an apoplectic attack days before his death and was born in 1382.
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Paris
Henri de Blowitz
London Times
M. de Blowitz
Colonel Morrison Improving in Waterloo
Waterloo Illinois January 19 Colonel William R Morrison is improving rapidly he sat up most of the day and doctors express hope for his eventual recovery
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Morrison
Waterloo
William R. Morrison
Death of Abram S Hewitt in New York City
Abram S Hewitt former New York mayor and congressman from 1874 to 1887 died yesterday in New York City This obituary notes his long public service and residence in the city and his roles in national politics.
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Abram
Hewitt
New York
Abram S. Hewitt
Congress
Van Buren Ends Own Life at North Missoula Ranch
Missoula district mourns as Geo E Van Buren a famed north west scout commits suicide at his ranch ten miles north of Missoula after heavy drinking and despondency. He leaves a widow and nine children. A man of education and former eastern paper correspondent, he claimed kinship to President Martin Van Buren.
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Missoula
Geo. E. van Buren
Northwest
Thia Ranch
M. U
Martin van Buren
Acker's Blood Elixir Promoted by Central Pharmacy
Advertisement claims purifying blood cures dull headaches pains in the body fevers pimples and sores and asserts Acker's Blood Elixir has never failed to cure scrofulous or syphilitic poisons or other blood diseases. It states every bottle is sold on a positive guarantee.
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Acker
Central Pharmacy
Official Directory Consolidates Local Government Posts
The document lists state national and county officials including Senator W A Clark, Representative Joseph Dixon, Governor J K Toole, and closes with city roles in Dillon such as Mayor B F White Chief of Police Fred L Stone and ward officers. It enumerates county judges sheriffs treasurers clerks assessors attorneys school superintendents and various commissioners and justices of the peace.
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James P. Murray
B. F. White
George Woodworth
Duke Gist
B. N. Stevenson
John 8. Baker
George W. French
A. L. Beardsley
C. W. Robison
Misa Mae Rich
Isaiah Cashmore
M. A. Walker
George Rt. Metlen
W. M. Oliver
Dillon
Wm. M. Montgomery
Wisdom
D. D. McKnight
Dell
Dillon Township
Virmillion
Josephus Rich
A. A. Elliott
Jos. Young
Edwin Norrin
A. 8. Johnson
H. R. Melton
Fred L. Stone
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Finlen
New Ditch
Carnegie
Poolrooma
Pasmore
Olean Cotten
Cuba
Convention of Mine Workers
Official Directory
Congressional
W. A. Clark
Paris Gibson
Joseph M. Dixon
J. K. Toole
Frank G. Higgins
George M. Hays
A. H. Barrett
J. H.calderhead
James Donovan
Schoolen
W. W. Welsh
Supreme Court
T. F. Brantley
George R. Milburn
W. Ty » Pigott
W. H. Holloway
Henry G. Rickett
M. H. Parker
T. J. A. Monaghan
Leonard Eliel
C. H
T. M. Belway
A. F. Granter
A. 8. Rife
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