Saloon fined for allowing female mingling faces penalty
Billings saloon keeper Fogg pleaded guilty to permitting women to mingle with men and was fined 50 dollars. Helena reports Dr. W C Riddell named captain and assistant surgeon in the Second Montana National Guard. Board of pardons leaves A O Jones pardon unsettled with partial governor action. State assessment shows big gains with seven counties yet to report.
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Billings
Fogg
Dr. Riddell
Helena
W.C. Riddell
Missoula
Dillon wagon delivers baggage and stove wood in city
Notice to the People of Dillon announces N S Wood operates a fast delivery wagon for baggage express and light freight to and from the depot and local destinations including the Normal college. He avoids coal dust and handles stove wood dry kindling with prompt attention for orders left at Deputy's Meat Market or the Central telephone office. Bozeman sees Montana creamery growth with 25 creameries and two cheese factories now producing about half a million dollars annually.
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N. S. Wood
Dillon
Normal College
Central Telephone
N.S. Wood
Bozeman
Montana
W. J. Elliott
The
Agricultural College
Drowned Resident John Rorick Found in Creek near Cokedale
John Rorick of Cokedale was found drowned face down in about 30 inches of water last Saturday. He had suffered rheumatism and limited use of his limbs for years. On a long ramble in fine weather he fell while crossing the creek and could not rise.
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John Rorick
Livingston
Cokedale
Rorick
An 82-Year-Old Praises Electric Bitters in Dublin Georgia
Mrs E H Brunson, 82, credits Electric Bitters with keeping her feeling young and strong. The tonic is described as remedy for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues and constipation and is guaranteed by R L Riley with a 50 cent price. Nearby railroad work uncovers giant mastodon bones and bones of an Indian and a white man, sparking interest in paleontological finds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Brunson
Dublin
R. L. Riley
Billings
Great Falls
Acker's Blood Elixir Advertised by R. L. Riley
An old advertisement promotes Acker's Blood Elixir claiming it cures blood diseases and improves health. It targets pale complexions and skin issues and offers a positive guarantee on every bottle. Signed by R. L. Riley and includes a testimonial tone.
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R. L. Riley
Helena Land Dealings Show Government Patents Granted
Governor Toole and Attorney General Galen traveled to Washington to urge action on state land selections but were unsuccessful. In the past week the state land department received patents for about 25 000 acres of indemnity lands. The first lot covered roughly 4 000 acres and the second about 20 000 acres. Applications had been pending for around six years.
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Helena
Govenor
Toole
Galen
Washington
Land Department
State Land Department
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Chronic Sores and Ulcers
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia reports twenty year battle with chronic piles and malignant sores ended by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad touts its effectiveness on ulcers cuts burns and wounds and notes it costs 25 cents at R L Riley druggist.
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DeWitt
R. L. Riley
A. M. Bruce
Farmville
Helena Gamer Ranch Becomes Masonic Home Site
The Helena-The Gamer ranch was transferred to the Masonic Grand Lodge association for a future Masonic home. The site lies beside a lake to be formed by a dam on the Missouri River. The lodge will spend 25,000 dollars and honor a bequest from David Auchard to fund the home, including lands and livestock.
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Helena
Gamer Ranch
Masonic Grand Lodge Association
Missouri
Masons
David Auchard
New Life Pills Claim Cure for Constipation
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a pleasant and effective cure for constipation. It claims the pills prevent appendicitis and ton e up the system. Available for 25 cents at R. L. Riley's drug store.
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Dr. King
R. L. Riley
Resignation of Flathead Legislator Hillman Noted by Toole
Governor Joseph K. Toole accepted the resignation of J. R. Hillman from the state legislature representing Flathead county. Hillman had been appointed receiver of the federal land office at Kalispell recently.
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Helena
Joseph K. Toole
J. R. Hillman
Flathead County
Mr. Hillman
Federal Land Office
Kalispel
Tragic Finishes Warn of Neglect and Cold Dangers
A Newfoundland style dyke breach and a Maine man’s near fatal illness highlight dangers of neglecting leaks and cold. Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro credits Dr. King’s New Discovery for saving his life after doctors gave up. Trial bottle offered free at R. L. Riley’s drug store.
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North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
R. L. Riley
Store Burned Down In Rochester Monday Morning
The Rochester Mercantile company store on Main street was burned to the ground at an early hour Monday. The 전체 contents are a total loss. The loss is estimated at about four thousand dollars. Frank Inibinit, a former Buttemans manager, carried on a general mercantile business with a considerable stock through the Rochester Mercantile company.
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Rochester Mercantile Company
Main Street
Frank Inibinit
Buttemans
Auction Lands Scheduled for Yellowstone and Rosebud Counties
Helena official John P. Schmit says no leasing or sale can occur until a public auction is held for school sections within Crow reservation liey selections. He plans an auction in Yellowstone County at Billings before September and another in Rosebud County around the same time.
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Helena
John P. Schmit
Register of the State Land Office
Crow Reservation
Schmit
Yellowstone County
Billings
Rosebud County
Italian Murderer Caught Near Mitchell
Helena resident Wolf Creek slaying suspect Liperati, accused of shooting foreman Herman Eberhardt of the Great Northern, was captured by Deputy Sheriffs Joseph Spurzem and Dougal McGregor after a nightlong search in a willow clump near Mitchell. He offered no resistance.
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Helena
Frank Liperati
Herman Eberhardt
Wolf Creek
Joseph Spurzem
Dougal McGregor
Mitchell
Liperati
Plea Entered in Murder Case of Barkovitch Victim
Anaconda defendants Matt Polich and John Klican faced arraignment before Judge George Winston on murder charges for Willie Barkovitch. Both pleaded not guilty and their next court dates are set for August 20 and August 23.
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Anaconda
Matt Polich
John Klican
Willie Barkovitch
George Winston
Gambling case heard in district court faces 31 defendants
Thirty one alleged gamblers and saloon men appeared in district court this morning to answer gambling charges by County Attorney Stark. Wade Tate and R. I. Penny pleaded guilty and were fined the minimum $100 plus costs. The others were given until Thursday morning to prepare pleas.
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Livingston
Stark
Wade Tate
R. I. Penny
Beebee the Sheepherder Goes Missing in Twin Bridges
Beebee a local sheepherder has been missing for several days after reporting chest pains and possible pneumonia. He drank heavily and slept in the park, leaving his bedding at a livery stable. He was last seen in town about a week ago, and no sightings have occurred since.
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Beebee
Right of Way Granted for Oregon Short Line Through Madison Forest
Forest supervisor J B Seeley states the government grants right of way through the Madison forest reserve to the Oregon Short Line Railroad. The St Anthony branch will extend to the park border with a large hotel and other improvements to attract western and southern tourists. Extension expected to be completed this season. surveyors have staked the route.
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J. B. Seeley
Madison Forest Reserve
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
St. Anthony
Bids Sought for Buford Trenton Canal Project in Montana and North Dakota
Secretary Hitchcock advertises for bids to build canal and structures for the Buford Trenton project. Work includes excavating about 410000 cubic yards of earth and supplying pumping station labor and materials, about 140000 feet of lumber, 2000 cubic yards of concrete, and 25000 pounds of structural steel. Bids open at Williston on September 11.
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Hitchcock
Washington, D.C
Buford-Trenton
Montana
North Dakota
Williston
Southern Montana Telephone plans Basin extensions
The Southern Montana Telephone company board approves full extensions in the Big Hole basin. Secretary Frank A. Hazelbaker returns from Kansas and Chicago with over 40000 pounds of No 12 wire 100 Stromberg Carlson telephones insulators brackets two switchboards and freight arrangements. The 20 line board goes to Wisdom and the 15 line board to Jackson. Work starts immediately with completion expected within weeks improving local service.
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Southern Montana Telephone Company
Big Hole
Frank A. Hazelbaker
Kansas
Chicago
Divide
Stromberg Carlson
Wisdom
Jackson
Water endurance contest challenges beer drinkers
Dr. H S Tanner a 76 year old resident of Los Angeles bets a six pack of beer drinkers he can outlast them in a water only endurance test. He has previously lived without food for fourteen and forty two days and now offers to continue until either side yields. The piece notes the lack of support for beer as a healthful beverage and cites a W C T U notice.
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H. S. Tanner
Los Angeles
Union
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