Passing of Montana Pioneer Thomas Jefferson McConnell
Obituary notes Thomas Jefferson McConnell born April 1 1845 in Columbia Williams County Ohio died February 27 1914 at age 68 years 10 months 26 days after a life in mining in Montana and residence with family in Columbia Ohio. Surviving siblings include Dr J DeWitt Davenport Jr and Elmer of Columbia. Funeral in Columbia led by Elder E P Couch. Body buried in nearby cemetery.
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Thomas Jefferson McConnell
Thomas Jefferson
John R
Mary McConnell
Columbia
Williams County
McConnell
J. DeWitt
Davenport Jr
Elmer
Elkhorn
Montana
de Witt
Perry Dean
E. P. Couch
Metz Christian Church
Pioneer miner and farmer Timothy Ward dies at 85
Timothy C. Ward aged 85 a pioneer miner and farmer linked to Montana Colorado and British Columbia dropped dead Monday afternoon Born December 30 1828 in Maine Ward joined gold seekers to Colorado in 1866 moved to Bannack Alder gulch and Black Hills prospecting across several districts before settling farming in the Gallatin Valley in 1866
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Bozeman
Timothy C. Ward
Montana
Colorado
British Columbia
Mr. Ward
Maine
Jefferson Territory
Bannack
Alder Gulch
Iat Kootenai
Blackfoot Salmon River
Deer Lodge
Emigrant Gulch
Black Hills
Gallatin Valley
Death of Mrs. Sarah R. Herndon In Virginia City
Citizens mourn the death of Mrs. Sarah R. Herndon at her home in Virginia City at 12:45 AM Thursday March 19. Born in Maryland September 7 1840 she lived in Maryland until 1864 when she moved to the state.
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Plains
Virginia City
Raymond
James M. Herndon
Della Wilcomb
Laurin
Grace McKay
Spokane
Alder Galen Times
Sarah R. Herndon
Sarah Raymon Herndon
Maryland
Cough Remedy Praised for Family Health
A household guidance note urges mothers to protect children from illnesses that follow colds and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as prompt, effective, family friendly, and safe for children. Sold by all dealers.
Taxing Estates: Attorney General Rules for Montana
Montana after a question on taxing estates outlines that real property and tangible assets are taxed where they lie while intangible assets like money loaned and debts owed follow the administrator or executor. The opinion says the executor’s residence for tax purposes is the county of the probate court handling the estate.
Electric Bitters Spring Health Ad Offers Fresh Start
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a spring cleanser for blood impurities. The panacea claims to cleanse kidneys liver and bowels, restore health and ambition, and improve energy for spring work. Sold by H. E. Bucklen & Co. for fifty cents or one dollar with guaranteed results.
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H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Agricultural Season Opened in Montana for 1914
Reports from across Montana indicate the 1914 agricultural season is virtually opened. Preparations aim at the largest planting in state history as many new farmers arrive to cultivate their first crops. Projections speak of record grain yields and growing interest in Montana products abroad.
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Helena
Montana
Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsement from West Webster
I N Stuart of West Webster New York reports five years use of Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach and liver disorders. He says they are mild in action and have proven satisfactory and highly valued. Sold by all dealers. adv Im.
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I. N. Stuart
West Webster
N. Y
All Dealeras
Adv
Gilmore & Pittsburg Railway extension to Twin Bridges
Portland reports a Gilmore and Pittsburg railroad plan to build 300 miles this summer linking Armstead to Twin Bridges and proceeding through Idaho and Oregon. A Portland physician, once Twin Bridges resident, learned of the project from a well-to-do visitor who spoke of future Idaho and Montana work.
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Glmore and
Pittsburg
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Portland
Ore
Idaho
Montana
Armstead
Armstead To Twin Bridges
Oregon
Twin Bridges
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertisement Claim
Avoid stuffy wheezy breathing with Foley's Honey and Tar compound for inflamed air passages and bronchial tubes. The ad warns a cold can develop into bronchitis or pneumonia if unchecked, claims the syrup is safe and opiate free, from Potts the druggist.
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Foley
Potts
Adv
F. F. Monahan
Menomonie
Wis
Montana Rail Commission Protests Milwaukee and Northern Pacific Tariffs
The Montana railroad commission telegrammed its protest to the interstate commerce commission against April tariffs by Milwaukee and Northern Pacific on cattle and sheep shipments from Montana to eastern markets. The Great Northern reportedly plans a similar increase, with a minimum carload rise of 2.40 for cattle and 4.40 for sheep. The commission only learned of the proposed changes after requesting tariff copies from the railroads.
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Butte
Montana Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Milwaukee
Northern Pacific
Montana
Great Northern
Chicago
Montana Commission
Montana High Schools Accredited by North Central Association
Sixteen Montana high schools and county districts including Anaconda Billings Butte Great Falls Hamilton Havre Helena and others were accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Graduates will be admitted without examinations to higher learning institutions in the northern Mississippi River valley.
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Helena
Montana
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Ohio
Dakotas
Chicgo
State Department of Education
Mississippi River Valley
Anaconda
Billings
Butte
Great Falls
Hamilton
Havre
Beaverhead
Custer
Dawson
Fergus
Flathead
Gallatin
Missoula
Powell and
Sweet Grass
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Customers
A Montevallo Missouri patron J W Sexson praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in a testimonial. The ad states the medicine is available from all dealers with immediate effect and urges buyers to use the product.
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J. W. Sexson
Montevallo
Adv
Chamber dinner backs fund for world outreach plan
Miles Clive reports a dollar dinner hosted by the chamber at the Hotel Olive to discuss a fundraising plan for world outreach. The plan, tried in Aberdeen and other places, is said to be superior to the intermittent subscription method.
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Miles Clive
Chamber of Commerce
Olive
Chamber
Aberdeen
Foley Kidney Pills Promise Restored Kidney Health
Disorder of kidneys causes pain and misery with day pain and night bladder troubles. Foley Kidney Pills claim to restore health, strength, and normal kidney and bladder function. Ad by Potts, the druggist.
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Notice
The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department meets on the first and second Thursdays each month. A three taps three times meeting call will be given on the courthouse bell.
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Dillon” Volunteer Fire” Départment
Court House
Spanish Language Texts Now In Stock At Tribune Book Store
Spanish in Twenty Lessons priced at $1.50 and El Final De Norma offered for 85 cents at the Tribune Book Store Dillon. A clearance of two titles is noted with affordable Spanish study options.
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Tribune Book
Dillon
Place Wanted by Married Couple on Ranch
Married couple seeks housing on ranch property with room and competent accommodations. References available. Address 30 Beaverhead block 1221.
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Beaverhead Block
Petition for Discharge in Bankruptcy No 762
R S Miller of Dillon Beaverhead County Montana petitions the United States District Court for discharge from all debts provable under bankruptcy acts. He states he was adjudged bankrupt February 7 and surrendered all property. The court orders notice, hearing set for April 2 in Missoula, and directs notice to creditors.
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United States of America
District of Montana
United States District Court
R. S. Miller
George N. Bourquin
District Court of the United States
R.S. Miller
Dillon
Beaverhead
Montana
Congress
Tle
R. OS. Amer
Missoula
Ten Tribune
George M. Jourquin
Great Falls
George W. Sprovatte
C.R. Garlow
Illness of Mrs. E. T. Magee Fears East Sebree Street
Mrs. E. T. Magee of East Sebree street is seriously ill with a heart ailment.
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E. T. Magee
East Sebreetreet
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Mass
Montana State News
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Chamberlain
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B. W. Emerick
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