Missoula Clerk Catlin Sentenced to Prison
L C Catlin of Missoula pleaded guilty in federal court and was sentenced to 15 months in Leavenworth Kansas for misappropriation of Missoula land office funds. He said he acted without felonious intent and claimed the indictment overstated the amount. He was accompanied by his wife and attorney T C Marshall.
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Catlin
Helena
L. C. Catlin
Missoula
Federal
Leavenworth
Kansas
T. C. Marshall
It Saved His Leg. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Eczema
J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with saving his leg after ten years of eczema baffled 15 doctors. The advertisement claims the salve is infallible for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles and promotes 25 cents at Potts the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Swenson
Watertown
Wis
Bucklen
Potts
Henry D. Rossiter Dies Aged 75 In Sheridan Montana
Henry D. Rossiter died at his Sheridan home this morning after a long illness. Born March 11, 1834 in Richmond Massachusetts, he crossed the plains to Alder Gulch in 1864 and built a fortune through mining and business. He later led Sheridan State Bank and served Madison County in the 1895 Fourth Legislative Assembly. He was a Civil War veteran wounded in action.
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Henry D. Rossiter
Virginia City
Montana
Sheridan
Mr. Rossiter
Richmond
Mass
Plains
Kansas
Alder Gulch
Simple Remedy for La Grippe Cough
A home remedy touts Foley's Honey and Tar as stopping the La grippe cough and strengthening the lungs to prevent pneumonia. The warning notes the genuine product is in a yellow package with no harmful drugs and urges avoiding substitutes at City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Store
Kellogg Gone for Good
Butte reports the clairvoyant H Jerome Kellogg has left town for parts unknown ending his Montana fortune telling activity. Under Sheriff Murray faced worry as creditors press him hard while friends say Kellogg will not return and his business is ruined. A local ad promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy at City Drug Store.
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Butte
H. Jerome Kellogg
Montana
Kellogg
Murray
Ogden
Governor Norris Vetoes Senate Birth Registration Bill
Governor Norris vetoes Senate Bill No 105 by Cowgill providing for the registration of births. In his veto message he notes a clerical error and cites concerns over the bill’s provisions and wording. The action follows Helena proceedings on March 13.
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Helena
Norris
Cowgill
Ids
Amendment Mix Up in Enrolled Bill Noted
The document records a clerical error where the intended amendment to section 1766 was misinserted as section 1776. The original bill’s title was amended but the amendment was not incorporated into the enrolled bill.
Sheriff Hauls Legree from New Jersey at Great Expense
Twin Bridges March 13 Sheriff N J Trauffer rode to Hoboken to secure Arthur Legree wanted for grand larceny. Legree was arrested near Hoboken days ago and the return trip from New Jersey will cost about $600, in addition to the $300 reward to be paid for his arrest.
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Twin Bridges
N. J. Trauffer
Hoboken
N. J
Arthur “Legree
Grand Larceny
Legree
New Jersey
Electric Bitters Cured Child’s Eczema Plight
In Henrietta, H. M. Adams’s young son suffered five years from eruptions and eczema. His mother reports seven bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. The remedy is advertised for eruptions eczema salt rheum sores and blood disorders with a 50 cent price and druggist guarantee.
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H. M. Adams
Henrietta
Parlis
Eczemy
Potts
State Appropriations Report From Governor Norris
Governor Norris estimates total appropriations at over 2 million dollars with allocations for deficiency claims 93306.80 dollars general appropriations 856175 dollars state institutions 1369990 dollars special appropriations 88000 dollars and legislative expenses 80000 dollars for the current session in Helena on March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Norris
Open Reservation Near Helena Set for July Settlement
National capital reports that the Flathead Indian reservation in northwestern Montana will be opened to settlement between July 1 and July 15. The area covers over 1,000,000 acres with rich agricultural land.
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Helena
National Capital State
Flathead Indian
Montana
Dr Kings New Life Pills Save From Appendicitis
A vintage advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills prevent appendicitis by stimulating stomach liver and bowels. The pill supposedly cures constipation biliousness chills malaria headache indigestion and more. Potts the druggist sells them for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Potts
Murderer Hayes Calm Ahead of Gallows Date
Deer Lodge March 16 William Hayes awaits execution on April 2 with composure similar to Rock who was executed for killing Warden Robinson during an escape attempt. Hayes shows no fear as he faces walking to the death instrument and the final legal effort has ended.
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Hays
Deer Lodge
William Hayes
Rock
Robinson
Hayes
Land Office Shows Settlement by State Official
Helena March 16 John P Schmidt register of the state land office settled with State Treasurer Esselstyn for the department for the first half of March the amount deposited totaling 19 170 45 dollars.
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Helena
John P. Schmidt
The
State Land Office
Esselstyn
Near Death in a Big Pond
Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pa recounts relief from a twelve year cure after Dr King s New Discovery cured her severe lingering illness. The ad touts the remedy for coughs colds lung trouble la grippe asthma croup bronchial affections with trial bottle free and guarantee by Potts druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Pond
Ida Soper
Potts
County officials approve funding for state fair and Helena exhibit
At the last session the board of county commissioners appropriated 800 dollars to aid county fair expenses. Hon Patrick Carney of Waterloo was named state fair commissioner and 500 dollars was allotted to secure Madison county products exhibition at Helena next fall.
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Twin Bridges
Board of County Commissioners
Patrick Carney
Waterloo
Madison County
Helena
Norwegan rancher dies after railway tragedy near Elk Park
Despondent Palmer Pauson a Norwegian rancher living at Elk Park deliberately laid his head on the rails in front of Northern Pacific train No 1 at 6:30 this morning and was severely harmed. Worries over ill health and lack of funds are noted as context in the despondent act near Butte.
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Butte
Colm
Palmer Pauson
Elk Park
Northern Pacific
Gold at Three Forks Reported in Bozeman
A report from Bozeman dated March 17 states that gold had just been found at Three Forks. Details on the finder and exact location remain unclear.
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Three Forks
Bozeman
Gold Found in City Dig Attracts Mining Claims
A man digging a well found gold pieces in sand about 30 feet deep near the city center. The discovery sparked excitement as he staked a claim and other residents prepared to stake mining claims, estimating about 50 dollars of gold in the bucket.
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Tnd
Doctor probes Lebeau sanity for awaiting execution
Dr J M Scanland chief physician at Warm Springs asylum examined Frederick Lebeau condemned for the Yoakums murder. His report will decide if Lebeau is sane for hanging or criminally insane and confined. A 60 day reprieve granted on friends petition extends to April 2.
Religious Author Describes Kidney Remedy Relief
Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina declares he suffered kidney trouble for years and an eight day bed confinement. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy his pain eased and urine returned to normal, leading him to recommend the product. City Drug Store 1-m
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Foley
A. Wolkush
Casimer
Wis
City Drug Store
Joseph H. Fesperman
Salisbury N.C
Woman and nine children win $6000 in damages suit
Great Falls March 17 Mrs Marga ret McCallum and her nine children sought 40000 damages from the Boston and Montana company for the death of Mrs McCallum's husband after injuries at the smelter. The jury awarded 6000 dollars.
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Great Falls
Margaret McCallum
Boston & Montana Company
Taft Sends Autograph Note to Montana Official
President Taft this week sent an autographed letter to Charles Z Pond chief clerk of the Montana house acknowledging the congratulatory message from the Montana legislative assembly. The White House note dated March 10, 1909 expresses sincere good wishes to Montana and its people.
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Helena
Charles Z. Pond
House of Representatives
Montana
William H. Taft
White House
Mr. Pond
Legislative Assembly of
Witliam H. Tarr
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Cure for Kidney Trouble
An advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy can cure kidney and bladder issues not beyond medical reach. It claims relief from backache and irregularities preventing Bright's disease or diabetes, promoted by City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
City Drug Store
Attorney General Opinion on Deputy Salary in Montana Counties
Helena March 16 Attorney General Galen holds that county deputies salaries are discretionary for sixth seventh and eighth class counties raising the maximum but requiring lower class counts to pay the statutorily fixed amounts. commissioners may adjust in lower classes while higher class counties face mandatory limits.
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Helena
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Montana
Galen
Jury convicts John A. Tabor of first degree murder
In Lewistown on March 18 the jury finds John A. Tabor guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Daniel Rowan. Punishment is life imprisonment, with the defense arguing intoxication at the time of the act.
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Lewistown
John A. Tabor
Daniel Rowan
Tabor
Butte Adopts Telephone Nuisance Misdemeanor
The Butte city council passed an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to annoy others by ringing telephones or to use profane or obscene language over any telephone. A fine may be imposed up to $100. The measure was adopted at last night’s council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief
Urges families to keep a 50 cent case of Pape's Diapepsin for sudden stomach trouble. Claims it digests any food, cures sour stomach, heartburn, belching, and nausea within minutes, with no aftertaste or odor.
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Pape
Horticulture Measure Vetoed by Governor Norris
Governor Norris vetoed senate bill No. 113 due to omission of the office of commissioner of horticulture and the appointment method. The veto notes that without this section no one would be authorized to perform duties previously carried out by the state board of horticulture or to transfer them to a new commissioner.
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Helena
Norris
State Board of Horticulture
Norris signs irrigation district bill in Helena
Governor Edwin L Norris signed Senate Bill No 18 creating irrigation districts. The measure sparked much agitation in the Bitter Root valley during debate and approval in Helena.
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Helena
Edwin L. Norris
Senate
Interurban Line Contract Awarded to Westinghouse
Bozeman March 18 The contract for the Bozeman to Salesville electric line is awarded to Westinghouse Church Kerr Co of New York, marking Montana's first interurban road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Salesville
Montana
Westinghouse, Church-Kerr Company of
New York
Two Bills Await Governor Action in Helena
The Montana legislature sent two bills to Governor Norris for approval or veto. Senate Bill No. 59 concerns state resources conservation and House Bill No. 228 aligns state militia codes with federal act. If the governor does not act by tomorrow, the measures become law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Legislative Assembly
Norris
Senate
House
Congress
Land For Sale Near Dillon Montana 360 Acres
For sale about 360 acres of farming hay and pasture land with good water right nine miles from Dillon Montana. Seller W G Roberts Dillon Montana. Includes water rights and suitable for farming or ranching prospects.
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Dillon
W. G. Roperts
Montana
Murphy Family Quip on Hospitality and Suspicion
A Home Magazine snippet features Mrs Murphy stating her father always rises when a lady enters the room while Mr Murphy notes the old man’s suspicion and recalls a woman bold enough to strike while he sat.
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Mrs. Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Home Magazine
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