Prominent Visitor and Local Political Buzz in Dillon
J B Morse Dillon mayor and former implement dealer visited from Beaverhead on Wednesday to attend city affairs. Morse retired January 1 after over twenty years in business and helped launch the first traveling post office. he plans to stay active in Republican campaigns this year. Also noted: Madisonian wolves damage northern Montana stock and a Shelby stock kill report. Frederick Kolb East Helena cigar maker found dead behind his shop with self inflicted wounds, suspected temporary insanity.
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J.B. Morse
Montana
Dillon
Beaverhead
Mr. Morse
Dillon Implement Company
Corrinne
Utah Northern
Washington
Butte
Morse
Madisonian
Frederick Kolb
East Helena
Tabler's Pile Ointment praised for piles cure
Nature provides four specifics for piles and a buckeye extract forms Tabler's Pile Ointment. It claims to cure blind bleeding and protruding piles without surgery, even when operations fail. Sold by L. J. Williams at 50 cents for bottles or 75 cents in tubes, mail available.
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Nature
L. J. Williams
Madison County rancher Lambee visits Brook Nook amid fire
C X Lambee of Deer Lodge arrives from Fairhaven to inspect his Brook Nook stock ranch touted as the finest horse ranch in the United States. The visit follows a two year absence and ends with a major barn fire that destroyed one of the ranch’s largest barns.
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C. X. Lambee
Deer Lodge
Fairhaven
Wash
Madison County
Brook Nook
United States
Lambee
Madisonian
Cascarets Candy hailed as cathartic medical discovery
A fragment touts Cascarets candy as cathartic and the most wonderful medical discovery of the age. It claims astonishing effects with a pleasing taste, promising health benefits.
Rumors of Northern Pacific Extension to Dillon Surface
The Boulder Age reports talks of a Northern Pacific rail line from Jefferson Island toward Dillon via Logan Butte and Boulder, with a survey underway in the southern county. Projections include 25 miles to Dillon and 25 more to Finn, linking Dillon with Helena and Butte, potentially starting next year.
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Northern Pacific
Dillon
Boulder Age
Twin Bridges
Northern Pacific Company
Logan-Butte
Jefferson Island
Boulder
Boulder- Helena
Cold Springs
Boulder Valley
N. P
Finn
Helens
Butte
Helena
Vermifuge for Children Sold by L. J. Williams
White's Dream Vermifuge insured against worms in children. It cleanses thoroughly yet remains harmless like a typical remedy. Praised by mothers for years. Indicators of worms include peevishness restless behavior bad breath wheezing in sleep. Cream Vermifuge priced 25 cents available from L. J. Williams.
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L. J. Williams
Acquittal in Mills Murder Trial Stuns Dillon Crowd
Captain Frederick J. Mills, former Idaho officer, is acquitted of murdering John O Melveny chief engineer of the Oregon Short Line. Jury took a quarter hour to decide after a brief deliberation. Mills was absent serving as a U S Army officer when the crime occurred. his wife confessed the affair. The defense invoked Utah self defense and insanity pleas. Mills expected to return to Idaho soon. wife remains in Salt Lake.
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Frederick J. Mills
Idaho
Mills
John ©. O'Melveny
Oregon
Dillon
Volunteer Army of the United States
Melveny
Utah
Salt Lake
Special Christmas Book of Trains Issued by Lake Shore Ry
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway releases a Christmas number of Book of Trains praised by a prominent librarian as a superb keepsake with poetry prose a Christmas eve story and rich illustrations. Copies cost four cents postpaid from A J Smith Cleveland Ohio.
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Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry
Algo
A. J. Smith
G.P
T.A. Cleveland
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
An advertisement claims Ballard's Snow Liniment quickly relieves rheumatism neuralgia sprains and bruises with powerful penetrating effects. It cites a reader’s severe rheumatic attack and asserts the product works by magic among thousands of cases.
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Ballard
Conla
National Live Stock Association Concludes Fort Worth Session
The third annual convention of the National Live Stock association closes after adopting a Salt Lake meeting for next year. It endorses Nicaragua canal construction, New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma statehood, appoints John N. Simpson to Paris expo, and urges Congress to support agricultural colleges. Officers elected: John W. Springer president, Charles F. Martin secretary, J. M. Holt first VP, J. D. Wood second VP, George Golding treasurer. A committee will draft a bill on public land leasing for grazing with fixed limits favoring western occupants.
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Fort’ Worts
Tex
National Live Stock Association
Salt Lake
Nicaragua Canal
New Mexico
Arizona
Oklaoma
John N. Simpson
Texas
Congress
John W. Springer
Charles F. Martin
Denver
J. M. Holt
Montana
J. D. Wood
Idaho
George Golding
Colorado
Springer
No More Low Rates Eastern Roads Pact Takes Effect
The Noncommission Agreement of Eastern Roads goes into effect February 1, aimed at abolishing railway commissions and preserving all tariff rates. A committee of presidents reported broad consent from lines not present at the signing, marking a new departure in U.S. railroad operation.
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Eastern Roads
Oubcaco
United States
Plague Outbreak Expands in Honolulu Chinatown Fire Declares Measures
The Doric reports six more plague deaths in Honolulu after the steamer China’s arrival. Total deaths reach 28 with 26 cases under health officials care. Honolulu begins burning Chinatown as authorities try to stamp out the outbreak. The Doric did not dock. Hawaiian mail was ferried by tugs and the vessel is detained for investigation.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Railroad plans and local notes from the region
From Our Neighbors reports the N P will extend Twin Bridge branch to Dillon this summer. Dillon visitors from Mrs. Win Rhodes to Mrs B G Pittinter visit relatives. Mr Wood of Dillon notes Hereford cattle viewed at Fred Elsinghouse’s ranch. Mr Sheffield of Dillon bicycle firm says they carry the largest stock in the area. Local account mentions 80 elk killed by mountain lions near Madison. Burt Maynard traps the pair. one lion 6.5 feet, 107 pounds, the other 5.5 feet and 87 pounds. W Ll amma of Beaverhead District shows Ratatat, a powerful path route, on ex Gov White property. Dam records show 220.
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Mr. Wood
Dillon
Fred Elsinghouse
Sheridan
Sheffield
Sheffield & Harrison
Sheridan Chinook
Madison
Burt Maynard
Ditlon
W. Willama
Beaverhead
Davis to Ride In Kruger's Private Car in South Africa
Webster Davis, U S assistant secretary of the interior, arrived in Lourenco Marquez en route to Pretoria and was received by the governor general who asked him to convey friendly greetings to President McKinley. The Transvaal government noted Kru ger will provide Kru ger’s saloon carriage for his journey to Pretoria.
Americans Take Taal in Batangas Province Engagement
U S forces from the Forty-sixth and Thirty-eighth Infantry defeated about 800 insurgents at Taal. Major Johnson and Major Muir led the units, capturing two of four insurgent cannons while the gunboat Marietta shelled the town. Two Americans were wounded and ten insurgents were found dead. Plague statistics report 14 cases and 11 deaths.
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Taal
Manila
Forty-sixth Infantry
Johnson
Thirty-eighth Infantry
Muir
Batangas
Marietta
Funeral of John Ruskin Interred in Coniston Churchyard
London January 22 The remains of John Ruskin will be interred in Coniston churchyard as he expressed years ago The funeral will take place on Thursday in accordance with his wishes
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London
John Ruskin
Coniston
Senator Clark Bribe Claim From Montana Witness
Washington January 23. The senate committee on privileges and elections met briefly as witnesses failed to appear. President Smith of the Montana National Bank and Representative Murray of the Montana House testified. Murray said he was offered 10000 dollars to vote for Senator Clark by people he believed were acting for him.
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Park
Senate Committee On Privileges
President Smith
Montana National Bank
Representative Murray
Montana Luse of Representatives
Smith
Murray
Clark
Convicts stab captain and escape from penitentiary
In Caxon City four convicts Anton Wood Thomas Reynolds Kid Wallace and Wagner stabbed William C Rooney captain of the night watch to death last night bound two guards and escaped from the penitentiary.
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Caxon City
Janu
Anton Wood
Thomas Reynolds
Kid Wallace
Wagner
William C. Rooney
Night Watch
Whitworth Arrest Follows Land Dispute Violence
In Musrelebell country Whitworth and Johnson attacked Cameron after a land dispute stirred violence. Cameron died later, Whitworth was arrested. A Milca City livery barn burned down with fifteen horses killed, losses about $3,500.
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Whitworth
William
Johnson
Oameron
Cameron
G. M. Wilson
Milca City
Unveiling of Daniel Webster Statue in Washington
A distinguished gathering including President McKinley and his cabinet attended the unveiling of the collogial bronze statue of Daniel Webster by Italian sculptor Tren tandre. Stilson Hutchins presented the statue to the United States. The statue stands on Scott Circle with pre unveiling ceremonies at the Lafayette opera house.
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Webster
Washington
McKinley
Daniel Webster
Trentandre
United States
Stilson Hutchins
Scott Circle
Lafayette Opera House
Two Entombed Men Rescued After Tunnel Cave In
Los Angeles January 28 Street Car Inspector L tumbie died from injuries after Sunday's tunnel cave in. John Mitchell and J Eckhart were rescued yesterday. They had been trapped between two cave ins and could talk to workers. William Paully was believed buried at the tunnel entrance.
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Nesone
Los Angeles
Janu
Ltumbie
John Mitchell
J. Eckhart
William Paully
The Churches First Baptist and M E Church Announce Services
The First Baptist Church at Idaho and Sebree streets led by Rev. Henry F. Cope offers Sunday worship 11:00 and 7:30 with Bible school at 12:00, Young People 6:30, and a mid week lecture at 7:30. May to October evening services start half an hour later. The M E Church lists Sunday school 10:00, morning service 11:00, class 12:00, Junior League 4:00, Epworth League 6:30, evening service 7:30, and Wednesday prayer at 7:30 led by Pastor B65 to R. P. Surru.
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Idaho
Sebree Streets
Henry F. Cope
Epworth
St James Church Service Schedule Listed
St James Church announces Rev H D Hooker as rector. Sunday services include Holy Communion at 11 48 am on the first Sunday and 7 am 8 am 9 45 am on other Sundays. Morning prayer at 11 am, young people's meeting 6 45 pm, evening prayer 7 30 pm, saints and holy days 10 4 am.
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Hooker
Prophesy and Romans Sermons by Rev M B Loughlen
Rev M B Loughlen preaches Sunday morning on the prophecy of Joel and ends the series with a discourse on Romans in the evening The Sunday evening prayer meeting at 70 oclock centers on Lessons for Simeon and Us Luke 7 36 50 Hours of services list morning and evening sessions Sabbath school noon and evening service times
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M. B. Loughlen
Joel
O. E
Simeon
Commodore Vanderbilt recalled in fashion hotel vignette
The passage recounts Vanderbilt chatting with a woman at a fashionable hotel while his wife and daughter react angrily. A daughter recalls the vulgar woman who sold poultry, and the commodore counters with a memory of the mother selling root beer and peddling oysters in Jersey.
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Commodore Vanderbilt
Commodore
Jersey
Grace Dodge Hosts Reporter In Rainy Visit
A female reporter seeking notes on Grace Dodge, head of New York Working Girls clubs, is hosted at Dodge’s home. Dodge offers tea and conversation but asks the visit remain off the record. The reporter returns home without pursuing further business.
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Grace Dodge
Millonaire
New York
Working Girls’ Clubs
Miss Dodge
Sam
Tam
Herbine Liver Remedy Ad Promising Quick Cure
An old classified style notice touts Herbine as a harmless vegetable remedy that cleanses the liver and purifies blood. It claims rapid relief from constipation biliousness jaundice headaches indigestion backache chills and low energy with a 75 cent price and free trial bottles at L. J. Williams.
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L. J. Williams
Bargain Clothing Sale at Cost by Morris
Moving sale offered by Morris opposite the post office. Coats from five dollars, pants and underwear at cost or best offer. Call for biggest bargains ever at the 44-tf 8S location.
Smith Premier Typewriter for Sale in Good Condition
A Smith Premier typewriter is offered for sale in good condition. The ad notes the unit will sell at less than two thirds the price of a new one. For details contact TRtsoxE office.
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Smith Premier
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Ita
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Suez Canal
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