Maccabees Hall Fire Near Ruby Damages Lodge
In Virginia City a fire partially destroyed the Maccabees hall at Ruby ten miles below town on Saturday. An overheated kitchen stove is believed to have started the blaze while preparations were under way for a St Patrick dance. In Twin Bridges civil engineers for the Oregon Short Line Railroad surveyed the Upper Madison valley, fueling local speculation a branch may extend from St Anthony Idaho to the park and into the valley.
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Virginia City
Ruby
Madison Valley
Oregon Short Line Railroad
St. Anthony
Idaho
Park
Acker Blood Elixir Promises Cure For Poor Health
An advertisement touts Acker's Blood Elixir as a cure for blood diseases and poor health. It claims impure blood causes pallor and eruptions and offers a positive guarantee. A news item reports W J Priest nearly dying after a bed fire caused by an electric light globe in bed.
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R.L. Riley
W. J. Priest
Western Union Telegraph Company
True Syrup of Figs Remedy Promise
The passage praises Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and notes that the true remedy is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Butte Gambler John Quirk Convicted in Court
John Quirk, described as a professional gambler by appearance, was found guilty by a jury in Judge Bourequin's court Saturday. The $200 fine plus court costs brought total penalties to about $230 after he waived time for sentence.
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Butte
John Quirk
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Called Scientific Wonder
The cures it credits include restoring E. R. Mulford of Waynesboro Pennsylvania from a severe case of piles. It heals burns, sores, boils, ulcers, cuts, wounds, chilblains and salt rheum. Available at R L Riley’s drug store for 25 cents.
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Bucklen
E. R. Mulford
Patrons of Husbandry
Waynesboro
R. L. Riley
To Abolish Saloons Near Ft Missoula
Seventh Infantry officers at Ft. Missoula petition Missoula county commissioners to abolish saloons near the post. They argue saloons exert a demoralizing influence on soldiers and threaten military discipline.
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Missoula
Seventh Infantry
Ft. Missoula
Missoula County
Moki Tea Promises Cure for Sickness and Skin Eruptions
Advertisement for Moki Tea claims it cures sick headache indigestion and constipation and improves complexion. The ad promises a money back guarantee and sells at 25 and 50 cents through R. L. Reily.
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R. L Reily
Police Take Control of Lethbridge Amid Miner Strike
North West Mounted Police deploy nearly all Alberta force to Lethbridge as the United Mine Workers strike leaves 524 miners idle. Only about 30 workers remain in mines and on surface under police protection.
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Great Falls
Alberta Railway and Coal Company
Lethbridge
Northwest Mounted Police
Alberta
United Mine Workers of America
Counterfeit Witch Hazel Salve Warning at Riley's Drug Store
Consumer alert warns that Witch Hazel Salve from Riley's Drug Store may be counterfeit and not relieve conditions, urging buyers to seek genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for effective relief.
Robber Steals $8000 From Kalispell Lumber Employee
John Peterson of John O'Brien Lumber was held up Friday near Somers at the cutoff. A hand satchel containing $8000 drawn from Kalispell bank to pay O'Brien mill workers was taken from the two horse Tig in which Peterson rode.
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Kalispell
John Peterson
John O’brien Lumber Company
Somers
O'Brien
Peterson
Acker's English Remedy Promises Fast Cough Cure
An old ad claims Acker's English Remedy stops a cough instantly and cures the worst cold in twelve hours or money refunded. Sold by R. Riley in 25 and 50 cent sizes. Local copy notes its cheap availability.
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Acker
R. Riley
County approves one thousand dollar fair aid
The county fair commission requested a $1000 appropriation to help defray next year's fair. The county board of commissioners recently granted the request and set aside the funds. Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar is advertised as a remedy for coughs colds and related illnesses sold by Riley’s Drug Store.
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County Fair Commission
Board of County Commissioners
Kennedy
Riley's Drug Store
Merrifield Named Next U.S. Marshal for Montana
President Roosevelt indicates A. W. Merrifield of Kalispell as the preferred choice for Montana U S marshal. Other candidates include Malcolm Gillis of Butte Nathan Godfrey of Helena and John Potter of Red Lodge. Appointment expected after Colonel Lloyd’s term ends next December.
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Butte
A. W. Merrifield
Kalispell
United States
Montana
Roosevelt
Merrifield
Malcolm Gillis
Nathan Godfrey
Helena
John Potter
Red Lodge
Lloyd
Man Burns Hand. C W Moore Cures with Salve
Chas W Moore machinist of Ford City Pennsylvania burned in an electrical furnace. He used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and reports a quick and perfect cure. Salve offered at 25 cents by R L Riley Druggist.
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Chas. W. Moore
Ford City
R. L. Riley
Miles City to Receive 200 Teams for Milwaukee Road Work
Miles City reports C J Hysam of Billings secured the contract to supply 200 teams for Milwaukee road labor. They are promised here within two weeks, with work to commence once snow melts.
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Miles City
C. J. Hysam
Billings
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets Ad
Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets sold with a positive guarantee. Claims relief for heartburn indigestion and discomfort after meals. One tablet provides immediate relief offered at 25 cents or 50 cents.
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Acker
Butte Miners Seek $100,000 Acre Public Land For Aged Miners House
A Wednesday meeting of the Butte Miners union adopted a resolution directing its secretary to contact Montana senators and congressmen to introduce a bill in Congress for the appropriation of 100,000 acres of public lands in Montana. The aim is to establish a house for aged and incapacitated miners and others employed in the states mines, mills, and smelters.
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Butte
Miners’ Union
Butte Miner's Union
Montana
Congress
Real Estate Transfers in Beaverhead County
Transfers and claims in Beaverhead County include A. Johnson to Scott McQueen for two lots in Mauldin's addition to Dillon with nominal consideration, W. V. Butler to J. W. Sutherland for the Mountain View lode, Laura A. Phillips patent for 80 acres on Rattlesnake Creek, and O. W. Moore et al. on Wyandotte placer near Lima. Decree of Distribution applies to Rachel M. Orr estate listed for Beaverhead County property.
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Johnson
Scott McQueen
Mauldin
Dillon
W. V. Butler
J. W. Sutherland
Mountain View Lode
Montana
Laura A. Phillips
Rattlesnake Creek
O. W. Moore
Wyandotte
Lima
Rachel M. Orr
Beaverhead County
South Omaha stock market reports mixed cattle results
The cattle market opened with gains fading in the first two days this week as Monday saw a large run from Chicago and locally. Steers led the losses while stockers and feeders held firm. steer prices ranged from 5.25 to 5.65 with cows 3.50 to 4.50 and veal calves 4.00 to 6.50. Provision market stronger and hogs rising slowly. range 6.05 to 6.22. Sheep receipts remain heavy with prices down 15 to 25 cents.
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South Omaha
Chicago
High School Notes Highlight Senior Wedding Plans
The Senior class gathered at M. Selway's home for a wedding cake bake and candy making. Mrs. Tilden visited, Miss Hawley spoke on French tapestry, Warren Hughes was out ill, a boys chorus forms and a quartet may be chosen. Mr. Potter departs for Chicago April 1 to study and later X-ray work. a Green Club starts and Josephine Erwin posed for drawing.
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Miss Paxton
Mr. Potter
Dillon
Chicago
Rush Medical College
Presbyterian Hospital
Josephine Erwin
Local officials Edwin Norris and J B Poindexter in Virginia City
Lieutenant Governor Edwin Norris and Attorney J B Poindexter spent several days in Virginia City last week addressing legal matters and returned home Monday.
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Edwin Norris
J. B. Poindexter
Virginia City
Dillon Letter List Remains Uncalled Letters to Dead Letter Office
A Dillon post office notice lists uncalled letters including Mrs. M. Cummers Mrs. C. H. Dyke Lemuel Harrison W. H. Garell F. R. Kruijac Mrs. McCormick Wm O’Grady R. Powell W. L. Lank J. A. Scott T. F. Snowball Mine Young R. G. Watts Lulu Grace Lamont postmistress warns items will go to the dead letter office in 30 days if not claimed.
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Chase
M. Cummers
C.H. Dyke
Lemuel Harrison
W. H. Garell
F. R. Kruijac
Lulu
Grace Lamont
Rail fare cut sparks wish for local lines and travel
Local notes report Ohio two cent per mile railroad fare stirring nostalgia for cheaper rail travel. C. E. Miller leaves for Divide to supervise haying machinery unload and may visit Butte. A Denver cattle buyer purchases 1200 to 1500 beef steers, listing several consignors. A severe winter storm brings gale winds, heavy snow and impassable roads, with two exposure cases and a 14 below low.
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Ohio
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad from Riley's Drug Store
An old advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promising relief from indigestion sour stomach belching and palpitations after meals. It claims the product digests food for better assimilation and lists Riley's Drug Store as the seller.
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Riley
Dillon notice for N. S. Wood delivery wagon service
Notice to the People of Dillon Nova Scotia announcing N. S. Wood with his quick delivery wagon for baggage express light freight and wood delivery to and from the depot and local areas including the Normal college and Dormitory.
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Dillon
N. S. Wood
Central Telephone
N. S. Woov
Still Doing Land Business in Public Notice
L J Price declares ongoing land business operations and promises better public service than ever, urging the public to call on him for assistance.
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L. J. Price
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Montana News
O. S. L. Surveyors
Madison
DeWitt
U. S
Banks & Bears
Tribune
the Tribune
Dillon, Montana
Pearl I. Smith
South Omaha Stock Market
Nye & Buchanan Co
Live Stock Commission
M. Selway
Paul Brown
Big Hole
Big Hole Breezes
C. E. Miller
Divide
P. H. O’brien
Anderson
Anaconda
Wisdom
J. P. Lossl
Dr. Ryburn
Bannack
Louis Degen
Denver
John Tessier
John Forney
Herman Jackson
Anton Jackson
S. C. Dishno
J. Jorgenson
S$. Johnson
Rex
The
Rex Rheumatic King Co
Hartfura
Connecticut
Huber Bros
Dillon, Mont
A Haffner CO
Red Cross
Vin de Ciochona Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Minnesota
Crescent Creamery CO
Paygl,. Minn
Apollo Lodge
C. P. Tuomas
N. G
Joan S. Forrester
Tribune Pub. Co
Dillon, Nont
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