Militia Formed in Red Lodge as Company D Montana Guard
Red Lodge reports fifty townsmen organize into a militia and form company D of the national guard of Montana. Helena prospector news describes high grade oil from Flathead county with paraffinic base. Lewistown mill plant of Judith Milling Company operates ten hours daily producing 3,500 pounds of flour.
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Millia
Red Lodge
National Guard of
Montana
Flathead County
Lewistown
Judith Milling Company
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets Sold at Central Pharmacy
Advertisement notes that Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets provide immediate relief or money refunded. Sold in handsome tin boxes for 25 cents at L. J. Williams, Central Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
L. J. William's
Gentral Pharmacy
Elk Kills Helena-Joseph Coufal in Central Park
A violent incident in Central Park left Helena-Joseph Coufal dead last Saturday after an elk named Paddy fatally attacked. A keeper was compelled to shoot and kill the animal later Saturday afternoon to prevent further harm.
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Helena
Joseph Coufal
Central Park
Paddy
Syrup of Figs Offers Gentle Laxative Relief for Children
The passage extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, gentle laxative preferred for children over other remedies. It states the true remedy is Syrup of Figs 18 manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co only and that children enjoy it and benefit from its effects.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Bridge Nears Completion Over Missouri at Rainbow Falls
Great Falls reports the last steel pier of the new Rainbow Falls bridge spanning the Missouri River is nearly finished, signaling the approaching completion of the steel structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Missouri
Rainbow Falls
Pastor W. T. Easter Departs for Chicago
The leader of the First Methodist Church delivers a farewell sermon Sunday night and departs Wednesday for Chicago to assume a leading pastorate there.
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Great Falla
W. T. Easter
First Methodist
Ghicago
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promised Clear Skin
A short advert notes that liver trouble signs include a sallow complexion jaundice moth patches and blotches. It claims Dr King’s New Life Pills give clear skin rosy cheeks and a rich complexion and are sold for 35 cents at City Drug Store.
Authorities Seek Pat Hays in Slaying Case
Butte police and detectives intensify search for Pat Hays, suspected slayer of William J. McCaine, as efforts yield no leads. The case draws ongoing attention from local residents and officials.
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Pat Hays
Butte
Wm. J. McCaine
Bucklin's Arnica Salve Cures 90 Year Foot Burns
A Jonesville Virginia resident recalls a childhood foot burn that caused leg sores for nine decades until Bucklin's Arnica Salve healed the sores after other remedies failed. The ad touts its infallible relief for burns cuts sores piles and sells at City Drug Store for 25 cents.
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W.H. Eads
Jonesville
Bucklin
City Drag Store
Alliance Formed Against Theatrical Syndicate
Butte and Spokane representatives J P Howell Seattle theater and Spokane Auditorium along with city opera house manager McGuire have joined to oppose the syndicate trying to control local theaters in Butte and Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
J. P. Howell
Seattle
Spokane
Manager Mcguire
Opera
Butte and
Helens
Acker's English Remedy Promoted for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement in Central Pharmacy by L. J. Williams touts Acker's English Remedy for coughs colds or croup with a money back guarantee refund of 45 or 50 cents if relief is not immediate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
L. J. William’s
Central Pharmacy
Check on Societies Prompts Fraternal Insurance Review
Secretary of State George B. Hays considers restricting fraternal societies entering the state and issuing insurance. The move follows the failure of Home Union No 1 of the Order of Washington in Portland, Oregon to pay a member’s insurance claim.
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Helena
George B. Hays
Home Union No. 1
Order of Washington
Portland
Oregon
Nerve Waste by Dr Sawyer of San Francisco
A San Francisco physician Dr Sawyer publishes Nerve Waste a practical guide to nerve weakness. Endorsed by religious and secular presses the book offers honest guidance and hopeful remedies. Priced at $1.00 mailed postpaid sample Nervines chapter offered for a stamp to Box 2658 San Francisco.
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Sawyer
San Francisco
Chicago
Tas Paoisto PostasHiNe Co
San ‘Francisco
Fort Benton Institute Session Closes After Talk
Superintendent Welch attended the county teachers institute session in Fort Benton and delivered an inspiring address. The notice warns travelers to carry Chamberlain's Obelia Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy due to travel risks. Great Falls reports a football game set for November 2 between Butte Business College and Fort Shaw Indian School.
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Welch Telks
Fort Benton
Teachers’ Institute
Welch
Great Falls
Butte Business College
Fort Shaw Indian School
Cures Constipation with Moki Tea Claim
Advertises Moki tea as a permanent cure for constipation and indigestion. Promises improved appetite sleep and happiness with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Includes price 25 ots and 50 pts and signer L. J. Williams Cen.
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L. J. Williams
Central Pharmacy
Infallible Cure Promises for Croup and Cough
Mrs J O Sni der of Crittenden Kentucky recalls using Dr Kings New Discovery to save her baby from croup and to relieve chronic bronchial trouble. The ad claims the remedy is infallible for coughs throat and lung troubles with trial bottles free at City Drug Store priced 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Snider
Crittenden
Dr. King
City Drug Store
Oregon Short Lines Summer Tickets to Buffalo Rates
On the first and third Tuesdays of June through October the Oregon Short Lines sell tickets to Buffalo and return from all Montana points at special rates. The tickets offer more privileges than excursion tickets and are ideal for eastern trips. See ticket agents for details. 22t¢
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Oregon Short Lines
Buffalo
Montana
Daring robbery attempt at Kalispell mill head office
Two masked men entered the O'Brien sawmill office of head bookkeeper Robert MacQuauley in Kalispell last Friday night and attempted a robbery. They fired three shots, one hit, then fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalispeli
Robert MacQuauley
O'Brien
Cure for paralysis and rheumatism with Balm
Henderson Grimett of this place lost the use of an arm and side from paralysis after long medical treatment. Two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm nearly cured him per Gav R McDon of Man Logan County West Virginia. Other cures of partial paralysis noted. Widely known as a cure for rheumatism and bruises. Sold by L. J. Williams.
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Henderson Grimett
Chamberain
Gav. R. McDonald
Man
Logan County
W. Va
L. J. Williams
Habitual Forger Mayer Sentenced in Washington Prison
Butte George Mayer a young soldier of the Philippines has been sentenced to one year in the Washington state prison for forgery. Mayer has served in a Montana prison for the same offense.
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Butte
George Mayer
Philippines
Washington
Mayer
Montana
Wine of Cardus Promises Beauty Through Health
Antique advertisement extols wine of Cardus as the key to female beauty by purifying blood and strengthening reproductive organs. It claims a month of use will transform appearance with a bright, healthy flush and improved temperament.
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Cardus
Death of Young Man Welch in Columbus Hospital
A 24 year old man named Welch died at Columbus hospital on October 14 from typhoid pneumonia. He had no family here and was buried at county expense. He had dark hair, one finger joint missing on his left hand, and a slightly upturned nose.
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Great Falls
Matthew
Welch
Columbus Hospital
Acker's Blood Elixir Promoted At Central Pharmacy
An advertisement touts Acker's Blood Elixir as a universal purifier for impure blood and related ailments. It claims to cure scrofulous and amphibitis poisons, promising health restoration and a money back guarantee. The ad credits B. J. Williams at Central Pharmacy as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
B. J. William’s
Central Pharmacy
Reward Offered for Fugitive Murderer Patrick F Hays
The county board offers a 500 dollar reward for the capture and conviction of Patrick F Hays, identified as a fugitive murderer of William McCaine, with Helena noted as the location. Additional items mention ore findings on Rich Leadin Street and irrigation plans for arid lands via a Bozeman experiment station plan.
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Rowand Olferen, Batte
Board of County Commissioners
Patrick F. Hays
William McCaine
Helena
Capitol Grounds
County treasurers ordered to enforce occupation licenses
Helena State Examiner William Hudnall directs county treasurers to collect overdue occupation licenses from merchants and others. He demands a list of all delinquents before November 1.
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Helena
William Hudnall
Lane’s Tea advertisement claims health benefits and cure
An 19th or early 20th century advertises Lane’s Tea promising daily bowel movement, digestion help, blood purification, and clearer complexion. It lists prices as 250 and 50o per package and states sale by L. J. Williams.
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Lane
L. J. Williams
Citizens Protest Printing Contract Award in Great Falls
Citizens protest a city council decision to award a printing contract to a Helena firm. They urge re letting the contract but acknowledge the move could trigger litigation and the protest was laid on the table.
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Great Fallsa
Helena
Kemp's Balaam Offered For Throat and Lungs in Dillon
The Dillon population reaches about 1,800 with many troubled by throat and lung afflictions. The ad urges visiting the local druggist for Kemp's Balaam for the Thrust and Lungs, priced 250 and 50c trial size free, sold by L. J. Williams.
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Dillon
Kemp
L. J. Williams
State Game Warden Denies Indian Slaughter Allegations
Helena State Game Warden W. F. Scott denies reports of illegal slaughter of game by Indians. He states deputies have investigated all cases and found the reports baseless.
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Helena—State
W. F. Scott
Attack on C. F. Collier Prompts Health Miracle Claim
An assault on C. F. Collier of Cherokee Iowa left him with a lame back and kidney pain. He credits Elec tro Bitters for a dramatic recovery, saying the remedy cured his backache, cleaned his blood, and improved his health. Available for 50c at City Drug Store.
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C. F. Collier
Cherokee Iowa
City Drug Store
May Form Sheep Trust In Saratoga Wyoming
Sheep men of the region discuss forming a trust to pool each owner’s interest in sheep. The plan reportedly aims to solve the range problem and reduce costs for small owners.
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Saratoga
Wyo
Wild Horse Hunt in New Mexico Kills Dozens
Ranchers west of Albuquerque engaged in a hunt for wild horses living on nearby ranges. About 75 horses were killed and driven toward a deep canyon. Forty eight were killed outright and 22 maimed and killed afterward.
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New Mexico
Albuquerque
N. M
Delegates Occupy Pulpits at San Francisco Episcopal Convention
Delegates fill pulpits across San Francisco and nearby areas for the triennial Episcopal convention. Eminent divines lead services. congregations include many non Episcopal members amid large crowds.
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San Francisco
Weyler to Seek Large War Budget Increase
Madrid reports future budget plans by General Weyler minister of war as cited by El Imparcial. He will request more than 2 000 000 pesetas to fund pensions and military rewards connected with the war with the United States. A burglary alarm in Norwalk Ontario disrupted a plot at the Monroeville National Bank as burglars fled without loot.
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Weyler
Madrid
el Imparcial
United States
Norwalk
Navy declares best maneuver and Schley defense opens
Washington Oct 15 Judge Advocate Lemly wrapped government testimony in the Schley court of inquiry and Admiral Schleys first witness Captain Francis A Cook a Brooklyn commander described the Santiago campaign and the May 26 1898 exchange with Schley. He detailed the brooklyns maneuver and denied any collision plan with the Texas while recounting the battle amid smoke and fire.
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Washington
Schley Court of Inquiry
Lemly
Schley
Francis A. Cook
Brooklyn
Santiago
William F.fullam
New Orleans
Joseph Beale
Harvard
Commodore Schley
Navy Department
Department
Mr. Beale
Beale
Admiral Schley
Edward Nunez
Cervera
Cook
Carrera
Key West
Sampson
Cienfuegos
McCalla
Texas
Colon
Teresa
Oregon
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Kunter
Chamberlain
Pan-American Rates
L.J. Williams
Chateau ‘Pad’ Valley
United States Experiment Station
Bozeman
J. Price
Dillon, Montana
F. L. Graves
WM. Roe
Vice Press
A. L. Stone
State Bank
General Banking and Exchange Business
F. L. Graves, Jos. Shineberger
WM. Roe, A. F. Graeter
Martin Barrett, A. L. Stone
S. S. Patterson
Wholesale Liquors & Cigars
Dillon Brewery
J. L. Weiser
Prop
Superior
E. H. Brundage
Mont
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake
Denver
Denver and
Rio Grande
Colorado- Midland
America
Pullman’ Palace
St. Louis
Perinning
Foldone
Idaho Street
City Hall
Dillon, Mont
Sohdol
Tribune
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