Lima Correspondent Reports Snowstorm and Local Happenings
In Lima a heavy snowstorm accompanied by a blizzard as County Commissioner Oliver of Dillon and A O Rose of Pocatello visited. The piece notes hunting plans, a large 13x13 map in the post office, local livestock trades, church services, Montana exhibits at the fair, and various local notices including probate filings and homestead proofs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Oliver
Dillon
A. O. Rose
Pocatello
Geo. Surman
W. B. Starr
Henrys Lake
Anhouser
Beaverhead County
Bishop Hopkins’ Ranch
Gallagher
J. G. Baily
du King
Duff
Idaho
J. G. Stover
Butte
Thrush
Thompson
Shropshire Bucks
Valentine Bros and
Woodrus
Dexter
Mich
England
Canada
Michigan
J. W. Tait
Re.l. Maring
Tait
Doings of a Week at the White City Montanans Adventure
After two days of rain the fair reopened with sun and strong attendance. September total paid admissions reach 4 658 902 with 14 650 808 to date. Odd Fellows Indiana day drew a large crowd including ex president Harrison and James Whitcomb Riley. Posey county boasted a special ribbon on the Ferris wheel drawing Chicago papers' ire. Irish day saw rain dampen crowds with Dublin officials and many Irish notables attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Indiana
Harrison
Matthews
James Whitcomb Riley
Posey County
Tarry Hut
Chicago
Posey
Joseflius
Aschi Hody
Tadiana
Terence
Kathleen
Dublin
Mickey Harrison
Chaises
Myriuidtal
Bnt
The World’s Best Salve for Skin Ailments
An 18th century ad proclaims a salve cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price two cents per box available at City Drug Stores run by N M White.
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N. M. White
Through trains offer fastest service Chicago to Omaha
A historic notice touts the Chicago Union Pacific North Western Line as the finest service with through, vestibuled trains between Chicago and Omaha and intermediates, urging travel demand and noting a change of cars for through passengers. It lists a rough dead letter list of names for undelivered mail and urges action within two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific & North-Western
Chicago
Omaha
Overcoat Theft At Apollo Lodge Ends With False Suspect
Monday night a thief stole an overcoat from the cloak room at Apollo Lodge belonging to H. Cushing. Officers Price and Haynes detained a suspicious man until morning, but the next day investigations showed the coat did not belong to him, and he was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo Lodge
H. Cushing
Ise
Price
Haynes
State v Middleto ruling limits county costs in appeals
Beaverhead court holds county attorneys cannot tax costs against convicts on appeal. Middleton pled guilty to practicing medicine without a certificate and was fined $100 plus costs. Supreme Court notes 1889 law fixes county attorney salary as sole compensation. Articles filed for Alturas Gold and Silver Mining Company with $80,000 capital stock, 80,000 shares, led by Mayers Burton LaMuny on Selstrom Gutting Watts Scott. Operating in South Side Mining District near Alturas Mountain.
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Middleto
Beaverhead
Middleton
State Board of Medical Examiners
Supreme Court
Alturas
U.S. Land Office
Helena
Mont
Tuscarora Mining and Smelting Company
George KE. Rockwood
Unita City Mont
William H. Smead
Missoula
Goldsmith Lode
Montana
N. W
Recorder
Beaverhead County
Iron Mountain
World’s Fair Travel Rates Announced for July 12
Effective July 12 the Chicago Union Pacific North-Western line posts World's Fair fares from Dillon to Chicago and return 370.00 with 4 day limits per leg, 30 day sale limit and final 15 November. Ist class Dillon to Chicago 32.00 and to St. Louis 31.00. Missouri River points 30.00. The line promises shortest, fastest service with no Missouri River changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Chicago
Denver
St. Louis
Union Pacific & North-Western
Omaha
Lozeman Montana Institution Announces Opening and Courses
The new Lozeman Montana institution opens on September 15 offering Agriculture Domestic Economy Applied Science Business Music and the Academy. Tuition in all courses except Music is $10 per year with board and lodging from $4 per week. Catalogues from A M Ryan President Lozeman Montana.
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A. M. Ryan
Lozeman
Montana
Royal Mead contest offers prizes for word lists
A late 19th century ad promotes Royal Mead as a temperance drink and invites readers to send word lists from the letters in the phrase ROYAL MEAD. The top ten lists win prizes including a Steinway piano, an imported pony, a bicycle, a gold watch, diamond earrings, a parlor organ, a remedy box, a dress pattern, and a guitar. Send seven US postage stamps to Montreal offices for materials and a water colored prize print of Maxy the St Bernard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudge
U. 4
Los
Steinway
England
U.S
Notable 19th Century Notables From Various Realms
A collection of brief biographical sketches noting tall/short statures ages and origins. It mentions ex mayor Jo W Kitchens of Fayetteville Georgia, Wolf chief of Palouse Indians in California, Paul Parlier aged 104 near Butte des Morts Wisconsin born Green Bay 1789, geographer Heinrich Kiepert’s 75th birthday in Berlin, Prince Bismarck and music practice, James Holroyd of Ormskirk England survivor of the Light Brigade, Congressman McCaul of Eighth Massachusetts district, Philip Macauley aged 103 in Middletown New York, Ay C P Breckinridge Kentucky on public speaking, Sir Samuel Lewis raised to Order of St Michael and St George, Sierra Leone legislative council member, Robert Bonner aging and paper leadership, Barnes Greeley in Chappaqua, Sir Arthur Sullivan 61 with long career, Representative Martin of Texas gas joke and savings, Judge John J Phillips Kansas City with middle name Finis.
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Jo. W. Kitchens
Fayetteville
Wolf
California
Paul Parlier
Butte Des Morts
Wis
Green Bay
Heinrich Kiepert
McCaul
Massachusetts
Philip Macaulay
Ireland
Middletown
N.Y
Ay. C. P. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Samuel Lewis
Queen Victoria
Order of St. Michael and St. George
Legislative Council of
Sierra Leone
Robert Bonner
Barnes Greeley
Horace Greeley
Greeley
Chappaqua
John J. Phillips
United States Court
Kansas City
Finis
Curious 18th Century Funeral Directions From John Underwood
The article recounts John Underwood of Whittlesea died 1778 and left odd funeral instructions. Six gentlemen not in black should carry the body to the grave while singing Horace. The coffin was green and the corpse dressed in clothes. various books were placed with the body and a cold meal followed. A priestly ode was sung after the cloth was removed, and a £6,000 bequest to the sister with 10 guineas for the attendants.
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John Underwood
Whittlesea
Cambridgeshire
Thrace
Bentley
Milton
Horace
Hach
Testntor
John U Yierwood
London
New Arrival Sparks Toasts Between Von Blumer and Twickenham
Von Blumer and Twickenham share a festive moment as a new arrival appears at Twickenham's home. The exchange hints at celebration with the suggestion of taking two drinks, reflecting a light, social scene.
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von Blumer
Twickenham
Twickvcaum
Tie Lazy Man's Wish and the Trout Brook
A fragmented note from Harper's Bazaar describes Iwish L owning a mountain brook stocked with trout and a wish to fish. It mentions Atlail assembling squads of twelve with guards and iron under trees, where they would trap and work themselves.
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Atlail
Harper’s Bazar
Presentiment Strikes as Novice Seaman Reveals Fear
An unnamed passenger aboard a ship expresses anxiety and hesitation about sea navigation while another traveler offers reassurance. The fragmentary dialogue hints at fear of the sea and a lack of experience from the first speaker. The scene conveys nervous tension in a confined maritime setting.
The Esthetic Sense In Animals Review
Animals show an elemental taste for beauty with varying degrees of acuity. Birds like the baya decorate their nest entrances with bright feathers shells and fabrics, while insects respond to color and plants reflect different fertilization methods. Musical sounds also affect animals and reveal their preferences and antipathies.
Ten Years of Economy
A pale man enters a Fairmont Avenue saloon and buys two beers with a 10 cent coin. He jokes that it's the first money spent in 10 years, then reveals he spent the same decade in the penitentiary. The bartender admits similar restraint.
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Fairmont Avenue
Philadelphia
Organ and Piano Prices Listed Above Fifty Dollars
The display advertises organs starting at fifty dollars and up and pianos from one hundred dollars upward, highlighting affordable instruments for buyers seeking economical options.
Veiled Verse From Dillon and Local Notices
A collection of light verse and local notices from Dillon includes snippets about Phyllis and the glove tale, a Lynn maiden, a Cambridge rower, and a humorous lyric. It also lists Sam Silvey’s travel route, grocery prices, and a notice of Lam Louis purchasing the Hop Lei laundry. The item ends with a local business notice from Sept. 25, 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lam Louis Hiss
First National Bank
Hop Leo
Lam Louis
Dillon
Bolt
Property Transfer Announcement In City Records
Tlop Lees property changes hands as Quong Sang Long Teiving purchases it with transfer dated Gotth. All parties with claims against Hop Lee must present them by the stated date. Quvong Sang Loa Villon Sept 28 120.
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Tlop Lee
Quong Sang Long Teiving
Hop Lee
Agents Seek Exclusive Agency For Wonderland Book
A questionable advert promises a fast selling travel book with dramatic phrases and vivid pictures. It urges immediate action for an exclusive agency, offering pages of text and a prospectus for $1.16, funneled through The J. Co. in San Francisco.
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J.co
San Francisco
Cal Bete
Jos. H. J. A. Swigbert, Register
An obituary note announces the death of Jos H J A Swigbert, serving as register. The brief record records his passing and identifies him by full initials and surname in the local notice.
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Sunfish
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Roy
W. A. Clark
Montana Democratic Outfit
A. W. Butts
F. E. Foote
Frances Poindexter
May Poindexter
Robert Boatman
Etta Boatman
Kerry Gow
Court News
Samuel Garrett
B.S. Ball
Viva M. Bray
John C. Bray
Henry Hendrickson
Bie Hole
Jorgen Jorgenson
Peder Jensen
White City
Montantan
Bucklen
Lod Reek
Yall W Nelson
Pat Sinspeun
Pete
E. Hinn
P. McLanman
Abram
Chas Tramhemime
Thoms
Union
Missouri River
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The
Montana State College of Agriculture
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Queer Directions
Boston
Detroit Pree Press
Aqan
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Sherman Music CO
North Main Street
Broadway
Butte City, Mont
Butte City
Imperial Bicycle
Northwest
Fant Cycle Co
West Park Street
Butte, Mont
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Lynn
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Cambridge
Sam Silvey
Cibbonaville
U. P
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Net
Trinumn
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