Punished banker pleads guilty in land fencing case
In Helena a Nebraska banker Christopher Koehler pleaded guilty to illegally fencing government land. He was fined 250 dollars and sentenced to 12 hours in jail. Also in Helena a jury awarded 3500 dollars to Sam Wendel from the Northern Pacific Railway after a short deliberation. Wendel suffered the loss of an arm in a railroad accident.
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Helena
United States
Christopher Koehler
Hastings
Nebraska
P. Wendel
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Sam Wendel
Acker's Blood Elixir Promoted for Health and Blood Issues
An old advertisement touts Acker's Blood Elixir as a remedy for weak health and skin eruptions. It claims to cure all blood diseases where cheap purifiers fail and offers a positive guarantee on every bottle. R. L. Riley endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Riley
No Gambling in Billings Sparks Sheriff Warning
Billings residents report slot machines in operation in several locales. Sheriff Adams issues an ultimatum ordering immediate cessation and vows arrest and prosecution for violations. No gambling is currently in progress in the city.
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Billings
Adams
Montana Officials Head to Washington Over Land Grants
Governor Joseph K. Toole and Attorney General Albert J. Galen left Helena for Washington at the interior department's request to show cause why 20 800 acres granted to state educational institutions should not be disallowed. They plan to question other selections and note Montana has received no patents in four years despite regular selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Joseph K. Toole
Albert J. Galen
Washington
Interior Department
Montana
N S Wood Returns With Quick Dillon Delivery Wagon
Notice states N S Wood is back on Dillon streets offering baggage express and light freight services to the depot and city including the Normal college and dormitory. He sells stove wood and dry kindling and will pick up orders or baggage left at Deputy's Meat Market or Central telephone office for prompt service.
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Dillon
N. S. Wood
Central Telephone
New Lawyers Admitted by Montana Supreme Court
Eleven persons including one woman were admitted to practice before Montana courts by the supreme court on Saturday. Passing examinees listed: Pearl Kennedy Gilbert Forsyth James Wil son Malta H G Pomeroy Kalispell A J Roster Butte R C Clements Helena W T Greybeal Victor W F Barta Butte G D Toole Butte H B Smith Jr Bozeman A C Rodger Butte E B Merrill Bridger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Supreme Court
Pearl Kennedy Gilbert
Forsyth
James Wilson
Malta
H. G. Pomeroy
Kalispell
A. J. Roster
Butte
R. C. Clements
W. T. Greybeal
Victor
W. F. Barta
G. D. Toole
H. B. Smith, Jr
Bozeman
A. C. Rodger
E. B. Merrill
Bridger
Electric Bitters Said To Cure Malaria And Liver Ailments
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for malaria billiousness dyspepsia and liver disorders. A Bennettsville D C resident claims wife recovered from years of dyspepsia and torpid liver. Available from R L Riley at 50 cents guaranteed.
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India
S. A. Brown
Bennettsville
D. C
R. L. Riley
Dandelion Drive Yields Small Pile for Lewistown Kids
The Lewistown civic society paid 1% a cent per pound for four thousand pounds of dandelions with roots, but only two tons were gathered by local children. The club planned for six thousand pounds and says the work was hard yet appreciated. The pest persists despite the effort and payment.
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Lewistown
Civic Society
Brook-Nook trotting stock headed for fairs
Twin Bridges owner C. X. Larabie plans to enter fast trotters at the county and state fairs this fall. He states his Brook-Nook stock ranch in the upper Ruby valley houses some of the best trotting stock in the northwest. Several horses are in training and will continue until the racing season opens.
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C. X. Larabie
Brook-Nook
Upper
Ruby Valley
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised by Merchant in New York State
Chas Oswald of Rensselaersville credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing a severe neck sore in Seth Burch and notes its antiseptic healing to prevent blood poisoning. Advertises 25c at R L Riley’s drug store and claims it cures cuts wounds and sores.
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Bucklen
Chas Oswald
Rensselaersville
N. Y
Seth Burch
R. L. Riley
Jones Pardoned by Governor Toole in Gallatin Case
Governor Joseph K Toole grants pardon to A O Jones convicted of assault in Gallatin county on November 23 1903. Sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. Citizens say conviction rested on weak evidence and on testimony from a girl with a bad reputation.
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Helena
Joseph K. Toole
A. O. Jones
Gallatin County
Sheep losses from loco weed poison hit Jenkins herd
In McCarthy’s mountain area of the county, Jlarkspur poisoning has caused large losses among sheepmen. T. F. Jenkins, a major local owner, reports about 100 ewes dead with another 100 sick and likely to die, plus possible lamb losses. Others suffer smaller losses.
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McCarthy's Mountain
Jlarkspur
Loco
T. F. Jenkins
Fifty Years Given in Robbery Case at Centerville
Fifty years was imposed on William Paisley by Judge Donlan for holding up the Hennessey store cashier in Centerville and stealing over 3000 dollars. Paisley had prior felony terms in Colorado’s Canon City penitentiary, making the sentence effectively 26 years and 3 months with good behavior credits, potentially allowing release around the Panama Canal completion.
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Butte
William Paisley
Hennessey
Centerville
Donlan
Paisley
Colorado
Canon City
Panama Canal
Masonic Home to Be Built on Helena Ranch
The Masonic home funded by William Auschard will locate about eight miles below Helena on Fred Garer’s ranch. A committee including Frank Callaway Day Jones Calkins and Stewart arranged the purchase of the Butte merchant’s property for about 400 acres at twenty dollars an acre. A home will be built and a new dam will form a large lake enabling boating and fishing for inmates.
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Helena
William Auschard
Fred Garer
Messrs
Frank, Callaway
Day
Jones, Calkins and Stewart
Butte
Following the Flag and a Soldier’s Health Note
Willis T. Morgan recalls two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and credits Dr King’s New Discovery for preventing health problems. The medicine, labeled best for coughs colds bronchial trouble and lung diseases, is sold at R L Riley’s drug store for 50 cents and 1 dollar with a free trial bottle offered. John Sutherland and family and Mrs Lines left Wednesday by wagon for the National Park.
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Cuba
Philippines
Willis T. Morgan
U. SA
Concord
N. H
Dr. King
New Hampshire
R. L. Riley's
John Sutherland
National Park
July Cut Prices in June Attract Shoppers This Year
Retailers announce early July discounts to reduce summer goods stocks. The store promises irresistible prices and fresh bargains on the bargain table with every visit, highlighting several seasonable lines offered below cost to move inventory.
Ladies Store Tailor-made Suits Hats on Half Price
Readable sale notice offers tailor-made ladies suits originally 16.50 now 8.95 while skirts drop from 1.75 to 6.85 and trimmed hats at half price or less. Sales emphasis on value and discount items for women shoppers.
Bargain Shoe and Apparel Sale At Local Store
A local retailer advertises a broad sale on men and women dress shoes and accessories. Items include men's fine dress shoes, boys and ladies footwear, ladies shirts and coats, collars, kimonos, sun bonnets, waist suits, covert jackets, fancy hose, belts, bags, and children sizes with substantial discounts and per yard pricing.
Comprehensive Menswear Bargains From Local Store Price List
A wide assortment of menswear and boys outfits offered at deep discounts. Includes coats, vests, suits, summer wear, pants, neckwear, underwear, hats, and fabrics with prices ranging from 18 cents to several dollars, featuring John B. Stetson hats and standard fabrics like ginghams and perales.
Beaverhead County Prosperous Says Beaverhead Leader
Lieutenant Governor Edwin Norris of Dillon arrived in Helena to handle state affairs in Governor Toole’s absence and to welcome Fraternal Order of Eagles delegates. He told the Helena Record Beaverhead county is prosperous with strong beef cattle prices, a good lambing season, and favorable range conditions.
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Edwin Norris
Dillon
Helena
Capitol
Toole
Washington
Order of Eagles
Norris
The
Record
Beaverhead County
Fishermen Urged to See New Tackle Line at Post Office Store
Local post office store announces a complete lineup of up to date fishing tackle. Readily available stock updated with the latest gear for fishers.
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Montana News
Bay
West Butte
Paul Wagner
Pete Wagner
Wagner
Page
Twin Bridges
J. M. Page
Dwight Bushnell
Helena Forest Reserve
Butte Copper Exploration Company
J. G. Hancock
John Latman
Larabie
Lockjaw
Jones
Jenkins
Masonic
Ladies’ Store
Shoe Department
John B. Stetson
Beaverhead
J.H. Stephens
Washington Street
Nollister
Rocky Mountain
Houlister Deva Company
Madison
Wis
Montana Mining Code
Tribune Store
Paul Brown
Aid
Denver
Rex
Pex Pheumatic Kong Co
Huber Brosg
Dillon, Mont
Red Cross
Joe
Monty
Vin de Cinchona Co
Siac Moines
Iowa
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