Butte Saloon Keeper Slain in Night Holdup
Ludwig Adler, a well known McQueen addition resident who ran a saloon and lodging house on Yew street, was killed Saturday night during a holdup at his saloon. A masked gunman fired as Adler fled toward a back door, fatally wounding him in the head. accomplice kept patron John F. Harper covered as the robbers escaped into darkness.
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Butte
Ludwig Adler
McQueen Addition
Alder
Yew Street
Adler
John F. Harper
Madison Wool Season Closes On High Local Prices
The wool season for this county section ended Monday after the last carload was shipped. Prices were strong with none under 18 cents per pound. Max Lauterbach delivered the top price at 19.14 cents, possibly the highest in the state. Shippers on consignment included French & Haines, 40,000 pounds. A. A. Linder, 30,000. A. R. Smith, 35,000. John Swing, 25,000. and C. W. Mauer, 25,000 pounds.
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Madison
Max Lauterbach
French & Haines
A. A. Linder
A. R. Smith
John Swing
C. W. Mauer
Foley Kidney Pills Advertises Kidney Relief
An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as quick and permanent relief for kidney and bladder ailments and irregularities. It claims a tonic and strengthening effect and states the product is for sale by all druggists. May imply price or packaging in the period style.
Cascade saloon tragedy ends in murder suicide
James W. Cornell a Cascade saloonkeeper shot and seriously wounded a woman known as Goldie Graham in a red light district house and then killed himself with a gunshot. The double tragedy followed a jealous outburst likely fueled by whisky.
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James W. Cornell
Cascade
Goldie Graham
Whitworth Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Walter Whitworth foreman of the Gillette and Reeder ranch was found guilty of second degree murder in the killing of Adolph Levin on May 1. The dispute began over Levin’s horses trespassing in Gillette and Reeder pastures.
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Whitworth
Helena
Walter Whitworth
Gillette & Reeder Ranch
Adolph Levin
Gillette & Reeder
Levin
Happiest Girl in Lincoln Finds Quick Relief
A Lincoln Nebraska girl reports chronic constipation and stomach trouble improved after taking Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. She says within three days she could be up and about and getting better, praising the medicine. Sold by all dealers. 1-m
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Lincoln
Lincoln, Neb
Gale
Boy Killed by Lightning on Uncle's Ranch
Adrian Calloway aged 12 son of Mr and Mrs Fred Calloway was killed instantly by lightning while riding a horse on his uncle's ranch in the valley.
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Townsend
Adrian Calloway
Fred Calloway
Stevensville Fishermen Drowned in Bitter Root River
Two young Stevensville men drowned in the Bitter Root River on Sunday after their fishing baskets and tackle were found near the banks. Authorities believe they were swept away by swift water and drowned while attempting to aid each other.
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Stevensville
Bitter Root
Virginia editor joins effort for America First convention
Frank T. Conway of the Madisonian has been appointed by Gov. Edwin L. Norris to serve on a joint commission with Maryland and other states. The group will prepare for a Baltimore convention themed See Europe if you will but see America First, slated for January 22 to 27, 1912. Conway has accepted the appointment.
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Virginia City
Frank T. Conway
The
Madisonian
Edwin L. Norris
Maryland
Europe
America
Baltimore
Conway
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Highlighted by Local Carpenter
A Manila New York carpenter E S Loder notes his pocket Bucklen’s Arnica Salve always heals cuts burns and sores. He claims it cures burns boils scalds chapped hands lips fever sores skin eruptions eczema corns and piles. 25e at Potts druggist.
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Bucklen
Manilla
N. Y
Potts
New Episcopal Minister Aims to Grow Bozeman Parish
Rev. D. Hooker of Dillon, appointed by Bishop Brewer, begins reorganizing the Bozeman church. A successor will soon be engaged, with plans for a self supporting parish and a fixed salary surpassing the former subscript ion based pay for Rev. F B Lewis.
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Bozeman
D. Hooker
Dillon
Brewer
Episcopal Church of
Militia Referendum Petitions Filed in Montana Counties
Petitions seeking a referendum on the militia bill passed by the last legislature have been filed with Secretary of State Yoder from Ravalli Jefferson and Chouteau counties and further petitions are expected from additional counties. A referendum election requires petitions equal to at least 5 percent of voters in two fifths of the counties. Sprains respond to careful treatment with Chamberlains Liniment kept quiet and applied freely to relieve soreness. For sale by dealers. Im
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Welena
Montana
Yoder
Ravalli
Jefferson
Chouteau
Jealous husband kills wife then takes own life
In Missoula Robert D. Hipsher shot and killed his wife Wednesday noon and then fatally shot himself. Jealousy cited as motive after Mrs. Hipsher left him over cruelty and drunkenness. Friends say he blamed the ruin of his home and money loss from a failed cigar business.
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Missoula
Robert D. Hipsher
Mrs Nancy Bailey Injured in Livery Runaway Incident
Mrs Nancy Bailey suffered serious injuries including a left ankle fracture after obeying driver Norman Cummings to jump when frightened horses bolted. She was driving a livery rig when the horses started to run and she leaped to safety.
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Great Falls
Nancy Bailey
Norman Cummings
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advertisement
An old style drugstore ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as effective for coughs and colds for children and adults. It emphasizes no opiates or harmful drugs and notes the yellow package and availability at all druggists with a 1-m price.
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Foley
Death Valley Scotty Returns to Boulder In Hard Times
Boulder residents read in Monday's Miner how Death Valley Scotty recently came back to town broke in February. He reportedly worked for a hotel owner for a few dollars to buy a meal ticket after a period of need.
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Scotty
Boulder
Miner
Death Valley
Montana State Lumbermen Convene in Hunters Hot Springs
The Montana State Lumbermen's association held its annual convention in Hunters Hot Springs with 150 delegates from every county. New Hoo Hoo members joined and officers were elected during a banquet on Saturday night.
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Hunters Hot Springs
Montana State Lumbermen’s Association
Hoo Hoo
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
In busy times you may suffer diarrhoea and lose days unless you have Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand. Take a dose at first sign of illness. For sale by all dealers. 1l-m.
Western Federation of Miners Convene in Butte
The Western Federation of Miners began its annual convention in Butte with delegates from western states gathering in the auditorium at 10 o clock. The meeting is expected to last about thirty days.
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Butte
Western Federation of Miners
Pioneer miner Silas Sweatland dies in Butte burial in Virginia City
Silas Sweatland a pioneer alder gulch miner who arrived in 1864 died in Butte last week and was buried Friday afternoon. He profited in Alder gulch then shifted to the Gallatin valley to run a Manhattan saloon when Moreland. He later resided in Butte for nearly two decades with mining interests above Barkeville and in the Rodgersburg district of Jefferson county.
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Virginia City
Silas Sweatland
Butte
Adler Gulch
Gallatin Valley
Manhattan
Moreland
Barkeville
Rodersburg
Jefferson County
Kidney Remedy Claims Cure For Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Mr Perry A Pitman of Dale Texas says he was bedridden four months with kidney and bladder trouble and gall stores before Foley's Kidney Remedy cured him. For sale by all druggists. 1-m
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Perry A. Pitman
Dale
Tex
Foley
Jonny
Police Judge Sues Anaconda Standard Over Leahey Article
Police Judge Thomas Booker sues Anaconda Standard Publishing for 20 000 damages claiming a July article misstated Frank Leahey a highwayman defendant. He says the piece wrongly stated Leahey pleaded guilty and was released, exposing him to contempt and ridicule.
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Standard
Butte
Thomas Booker
Anaconda Standard Publishing Company
Frank Leahey
Leahey
Steal Powder and Meet Death in Butte Blast
Two boys died and a third was severely injured when dynamite caps exploded in a valley below Butte. They were setting off caps for sport, cut the fuse too short, and the detonation lit several caps and a small amount of dynamite. One boy lost an eye and others suffered severe injuries.
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Butte
Second railway line surveyed to Twin Bridges
Surveyors have spent days running a second line from Point of Rocks to Twin Bridges. The new route nearly parallels the existing line but is more direct, reducing distance by about three fourths of a mile.
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Point of Rocks
Twin Briges
Parson's Poem Praises Dr King's Life Pills in Ad
A Highland reverend from Allison Iowa extols Dr King's New Life Pills as a health essential. He urges households to try them after ineffective remedies and notes a 25 cent price at Potts druggists. 1-m
Musical recital at Normal college tonight
A pianoforte recital by Miss Mary Hester Phillips, pupil of Miss Grace Gracier, will be held in the Normal college assembly hall this evening. Soprano Miss Catherine Paxton will assist. The program features well chosen numbers and should please music lovers. Admission is free and all are invited.
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Assembly
the Normal College
Mary Hester Phillips
Grace Gracier
Catherine Paxton
Fire Destroys Barracks at Fort Yellowstone
A destructive blaze swept the barracks housing Troops F and G at Fort Yellowstone Tuesday morning. The stone building was gutted before firefighters stopped the fire. One soldier fell three stories to the basement, badly injuring himself. Damage estimated at $5,000.
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Yellowstone
Livingston
Fort Yellowstone
John Smith Hurt in Mine Accident Near Wilkie
John Smith brother of E J Smith of Wilkie Smith and Poland lessees of the Boss Tweed Clipper mine sustained a broken right leg in two places near the knee after a mine car jumped the track and fell on him during Tuesday morning work. He had recently come from New York.
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John Smith
E. J. Smith
Wilkie, Smith & Poland
Mr. Smith
New York
Foley Kidney Pills and their healing claims
Foley Kidney Pills are described as specially selected ingredients intended to correct and heal the kidneys bladder and urinary passages. The preparation is stated to be antiseptic ant lithic and a uric acid solvent.
General News Notes Highlight Fresh Issues Across Regions
The issue lists brief notes on ongoing developments, political previews, and local happenings. Brief summaries cover governance meetings, economic updates, and community concerns while naming key organizations and places involved.
Malpractice Suit Filed Against Kalispell Dentist
Mrs. Johanna Fuller of Columbia Falls sues Dr. J F Maloney in district court for 10000 damages and medical expenses claiming malpractice and unprofessional treatment of three teeth led to jaw surgery including removal of part of her jaw. The case cites negligent operation and seeks compensation for medical care.
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Kalispell
J. F. Maloney
Johanna Fuller
Columbia Falls
Maloney
Beaten by Thugs in Local Railroad Yards
Robert Wallace was attacked by two men in the railroad yards early Tuesday. He was stripped and struck with a pipe, but is expected to recover. A suspect was captured in Bozeman and brought here.
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Livingston
Robert Wallace
Bozeman
Wheat Harvest Recalled By De Kalb Pioneers At Old Fashion Field
In Sycamore Illinois three miles east of town farmers from De Kalb county stage a milestone event reviving 100 year old methods. Henry Whitmore and T L Oakland fields host cradle cutting hand binding and flail threshing while self rinsing devices and early reaper prototypes are shown. George Olmstead 78 and S I Parker 70 cradle and bind wheat as Mrs Martha Olson 79 operates a spinning wheel.
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Sycamore
Ill
de Kalb County
Henry O. Whitmore
T. L. Oakland
George H. Olmstead
S. I. Parker
Martha Olson
Cyclone Strikes El Centro California Wrecks Town
A cyclone devastated El Centro on Saturday afternoon killing two people and injuring several others. Buildings in the business district suffered heavy damage as emergency crews responded. Local authorities urged residents to stay safe as cleanup began.
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California
el Centro
Cal
Buffalo Bill Show Wrecked by Sudden Storm
A storm hit Chicago late Saturday night destroying Buffalo Bill tents as over 500 spectators were present. Several people were injured in the high winds that toppled structures and disrupted the performance.
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Chicago
Ely's Cream Balm Provides Fast Nasal Relief
Nasal catarrh is quickly relieved by Ely's Cream Balm, an agreeable aromatic treatment that cleanses and heals the nasal surface when diffused through the nostrils. The 50 cent size is sold by druggists and urged for continued use until relief is achieved.
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Announced for Nasal Use
Proprietors introduce Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal application with a spraying tube included, priced at 75 cents. The liquid preserves the medicinal properties of the solid preparation and is available through druggists or by mail.
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Ely’s
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