Montana News Ninety-Nine Year Sentence
Butte George Lavasseur the vaudeville dancer formerly of Missoula was sentenced to 99 years in state prison by Judge Donlan after he killed his wife about two months earlier. Lavasseur appeared with a chalky white face from a head wound and poor health. A separate Missoula item notes two civil service exams set for March 28 and 29 with a $120 monthly pay for draftsman work and lab helper roles in agriculture. Helena reports Winnie Davis chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy seeks to erect a fountain monument in a Helena park for Confederate dead with statewide subscriptions.
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Butte
George Lavasseur
Missoula
Donlan
Lavasseur
Ward Rathbun
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Department of Agriculture
Helena
Winnie Davis
United Daughters of Confederacy
Montana
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Gentle Laxative for Children
A historic advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as the preferred gentle laxative for children. It claims the true remedy is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co., noting ease and child appeal.
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California Fig Syrup Co
No More Gambling in Billings Declared
A Sunday meeting of Billings representative citizens at Maconis hall unanimously resolved to drive gambling and related vice from the city limits, stating it would reflect discredit on the town’s fair name and should be removed.
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Billings
Maconis Hall
Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised For Versatile Healing
The salve is claimed to cure piles for E R Mulford of Waynesboro Pennsylvania and heals burns sores boils ulcers cuts and wounds. Sold for 25 cents at R L Riley’s drug store.
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Bucklen
E. R. Mulford
Patrons of Husbandry
Waynesboro
R. L. Riley
No Direct Primary in Fergus County
Fergus County commissioners closed their monthly session after ruling the voter petition for a direct primary failed. Only 343 signatures were gathered, short of the 389 required, so the question will not go to a public vote.
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Fergus
Lewistown
Moki Tea Promises Quick Relief for Ailments
An advertisement touts Moki Tea as a cure for headaches indigestion and constipation and claims it clears skin eruptions and improves complexion. The plant based remedy is offered at 25 and 60 cents from R L Reily.
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R. L. Reily
Robbery at Doctor Saloon in Butte Sunday Morning
Two masked highwaymen entered the Doctor saloon in Butte on Sunday morning and robbed the bartender and several patrons of 165 dollars. Propriety losses amount to 124 dollars while 40 dollars came from two visiting men. No resistance was offered by the robbers.
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Butte
Acker's English Remedy Advertises Cough Cure
An old advertisement touts Acker's English Remedy promising to stop a cough anytime and cure the worst cold in twelve hours or money back. Sold by R. Riley in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
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Acker
R. Riley
Death by Own Action Near Stockett Ranchman
Frank McCarthy a prosperous ranchman living near Stockett about 25 miles southeast of the city shot himself in a Burlington lodging house Saturday morning. Despondent over gambling losses and unable to refrain from drinking he left a note saying he could not return to his wife and children. The shooting appeared instantaneous.
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Great Falls
Frank McCarthy
Stockett
Burlington
Mor e of Ford City Machinist Burns Hand in Furnace
Chas W Moore a machinist from Ford City Pa suffered a severe hand burn in an electrical furnace. He applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve and quickly recovered. The salve treats burns wounds sores eczema and piles and is sold for 25 cents by R L Riley Druggist.
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Chas. W. Moore
Ford City
R. L. Riley
Preparations Under Way for State Encampment in Bozeman
Bozeman G A R post committees report progress toward the April 12 to 14 state encampment. Invitations have drawn several prominent Montana speakers, with music readings recitations and a flag drill by daughters of veterans planned as a principal entertainment feature.
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Bozeman
G. A. R. Post
Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets Sold With Guarantee
Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets offered with a positive guarantee promise relief from heartburn indigestion and dyspepsia. A single tablet provides immediate relief and is priced at 25 cents or 50 cents.
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Acker
Broadwater Girls Defeat Bozeman 41 to 6 in Upset
Broadwater high school girls basketball secured their fourth win of the season with a 41 to 6 victory over Bozeman high on Saturday night.
Telegraph Becomes Telephone in Montana Consolidation
The Montana Southern Telegraph company, the only independent line in Montana, will convert to telephone service. Headquarters were in Virginia City with connections to Norris via Western Union. It will consolidate with Madison Valley Telephone, creating a valley wide system with offices at major points. Virginia City Western Union business moves to Twin Bridges via Rocky Mountain Bell lines.
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Telegraph
Montana Southern Telegraph Company
Montana
Virginia City
Western Union
Norris
Telegraph Company
Madison Valley Telephone Company
Rocky Mountain Bell Company
Superintendent Harmon Heads Montana Education Committee Visit
State Superintendent W. E. Harmon left for Butte to join two colleagues as the state board of education sends a committee to inspect Montana educational institutions. The panel will travel from Butte to Dillon to examine the normal school.
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Henna
W. E. Harmon
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Butte
State Board of Education
Dillon
Normal School
Real estate transfers logged in Beaverhead County records
Transfers include Joshua Bennett to Maggie Court ney on Thompson avenue Dillon for one lot with quit claim. Bequest of land interests in numerous mining, water, and quartz locations across Dillon Bannack Utopia Argenta districts with various trustees and nominal sums.
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Beaverhead County
Pearl I. Smith
Joshua Bennett
Maggie H. Courtney
Thompson Avenue
Dillon
Gerhard Albers
United States of America
Carter Creek
Lucius G. Fisher
Frank B. Felt
Bannack
Chicago- Montana Gold Dredging Company
E. B. Haining
Adolph Peterson
Brown Stone Placer
Alfred Lewis
Bedrock
Harry B. White
Parlin
Utopia
Monroe Mann
Summit Lode
Blue Wing
James Kirkpatrick
Jennico Lode
Alturas
H. B. Selway
H. L. Hoyer
Emerald Lode
Big Jumbo Lode
Paymaster Lode
Little Iron Mountain
Iron Hat
Copper Blossom
Good View Lode
East Fisher Lode
East End
Jumbo
Argenta
Cattle and hog markets at South Omaha mar 14
Fat cattle rise 10 to 15 cents from Mar 7 with moderate receipts and steady to higher tone for killers. Light stockers down 25 to 50 cents. Prices: Choice steers 5.25 to 5.65, fair to good 4.60 to 5.20, common 4.10 to 4.50. cows 3.40 to 4.50. feeders 4.20 to 4.50. light stockers 3.00 to 4.00. bulls 3.00 to 4.50. veal 4.00 to 6.25. Hogs seem pressured as packers balk at profits. range 6.00 to 6.15. Sheep dull but steady.
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South Omaha
Mar
Baptist Church to Resume Services With Sunday Program
Services resume at the Baptist church Sunday with a morning sermon on the Man with one Talent. Sunday school at noon. A 6:30 devotional meeting for the young, then an evening sermon Is Christianity Reasonable with the topic What has Jesus Christ done for us. Bible study resumes Wednesday evening.
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The
Baptist Church
Jesus Christ
Special meeting of county high board on March 17
A special meeting of the County High school board is scheduled for Saturday night, March 17, to arrange for the regular election of trustees.
Dillon Montana Postal Dead Letter List Remains Unclaimed
A notice from Dillon Montana dated March 15 1905 lists uncalled letters to be sent to the dead letter office after 30 days. Names include W C Brown Chas R Facey Grace Haak Mrs H McNamara L Nicholson L L Smyth Mrs C Sanders Earl Willard and Grace Lamont postmistress is Lamont.
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Dillon
Mont
Brown
W. C. Baron
H. Facey
Chas.r. Kingsbury
Grace Haak
H. McNamara
Agnes Nicholson
L. L. Smyth
Martin J. Sanders
C. Willard
Earl Grace Lamont
Breezes from the Big Hole snippets and local notes
Local items from Dillon include school dismissal due to Miss Schroeder illness, Mrs. Jones visiting from Dillon to tend her late husband’s effects, and Al Covey aiding with stock feeding. Cattle movements involve John Peters, Tom Mallon, Charlie Pomeroy, and the Silver Bow Butchering company. Birth announced for C M Pyle’s son. Religious activities grow with Evangelist Palmer and civic league support. Clair Baker’s death shocks residents. sympathy extended. Notice to Peogle: N S Wood offers baggage and wood delivery in Dillon including the Normal college area.
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Dr. Jones
Dillon
al Covey
Mr. Covey
John Peterson
Tom Mallon
Charlie Pomeroy
Silver Bow Butchering Company
Hollingsworth
James Dodd
C. H. Strawbridge
Daniel Tovey
C. M. Pyle
Jackson
Evangelist Palmer
Civic League
N. S. Wood
N. S. Wooo
Counterfeit Witch Hazel Salve Sold by Riley's Drug Store
Warning about worthless imitators of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and noting Riley's Drug Store sells the genuine product. The notice urges customers to avoid counterfeit versions and seek authentic salve.
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DeWitt’s
Riley
Mrs Julius Rounds Returns From Ogden Visit
Mrs Julius Rounds came home Wednesday after visiting relatives in Ogden.
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Julius Rounds
Ogden
Still Doing Land Business Says L J Price
L J Price announces he remains active in land business and is prepared to offer improved service to the public. He urges customers to call on him for assistance and details.
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L. J. Price
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Townsend
Banks & Bears
Vertisers
the Tribune
Dillon, Montana
William M. Stewart
Mary D. Craver
Big Sheep Creek
J. H. Shesser
Frank P. Blair
Grant
Horse Prairie
D. D. McKnight
Elizabeth Dowling
Dell
South Omaha Stock Market
Nye & Buchanan Co
Live Stock Commission
Gustom
Tailors.a
Paul Brown
Clair Baker
Clark
John S. Baker
Recorder’s
A .S. Johnson
U.S
Rex
Pew Heumatti Kbet
Huber Bros
Dillon, Mont
Engravers
Denver
Red Cross
Cachona Co
Dea Noines
Iowa
Crescent 8 Creamery CO
Paul. Minn
C. P. Tuomas
Joan S. Forrester
Tribune Pub. CO
Dillon, Nont
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