Parrot Mine Discoverer Robert Parrot Dead in Iowa
Robert Parrot, discoverer of the Parrot mine in Montana, died in Des Moines at 75. He sold the mine to Marcus Daly and left an estate around 6000. Also notes a $150000 offer from W G Conrad of Great Falls to bring Madison waters into Prickly Pear valley. Ballard's Horehound Syrup advertised. a grocery store holdup in Anaconda reported. a dramatic life-saving ride linked to Dr King's New Discovery.
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Robert Parrot
Des Moines
Iowa
Marcus Daly
Helena
Federal Commission
W. G. Conrad
Great Falls
Madison
Prickly Pear
Syrup of Figs Promoted for Easy Gentle Laxative Use
The text touts Syrup of Figs as a mild laxative preferred by children and claims the true remedy is made only by the California Fig Syrup Co. It emphasizes its pleasant taste and superior effect over other remedies.
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Oufornia Fig Syrup Co
Noted Crow Indian scout White Swan dies at Crow agency
White Swan a Crow Indian scout wounded at the Custer fight dies at the Crow agency and is buried with military honors at the Ouster battlefield. He served in General Reno's division and was seriously wounded during the battle.
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Billings
White Swan
Custer
Crow Agency
Ouster Battle Field
Reno
Butte Teamsters Call Off Work Over Lumber Company Dispute
In Butte the local unions suspend deliveries after a labor dispute with Largey Lumber in the Couer d'Alenes. If the move fails to force concessions further Largey interests may be affected in Butte.
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Butte
Largey Lumber Company
Couer d’Alenes
Butte Teamsters
Largey
In Praise of Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy
Mr John Hamlett of Eagle Pass Texas praises Chamberlains Colio Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a week of bowel trouble with no relief. He credits three doses with complete cure and thanks the makers. For sale by Riley the druggist.
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Chamberlain
John Hamlett
Eagle Pass
Texas
C. Johnson
Riley
Eminent Eastern Men Join Alberta Horse Health Mission
Helena reports state veterinarian Dr. M E Knowles will lead a veterinary delegation including two prominent eastern figures on a trip to Alberta to investigate mal du coit in horses. The mission aims to study the disease and its effects on stock.
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Helena
M. E. Knowles
Alberta
Saturated stomach caution and rain end forest fires
The article warns if meals are large or rich sour stomach may follow and suggests Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets after five hours. It notes heavy rains in Missoula ended four weeks of forest fires and promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a trusted remedy available for 25 cents.
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Chamberlain
Riley
Missoula
Montana
Prohibitionists Name Presidential Electors in Helena
Prohibitionists held a convention in Helena this week naming J. W. Bennett of Missoula J. A. Longataff of Lewis and Clark county and J. F. Stevenson of Gallatin county as presidential electors.
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Helena
J. W. Bennett
Missoula
J. A. Longataff
Lewis and Clark County
J. F. Stevenson
Gallatin County
Emergency Medicines for First Aid and Pain Balm
Promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a fast healing liniment for cuts bruises and burns. Claims rapid pain relief and antiseptic properties to prevent blood poisoning with quick recovery when used promptly at the onset. Sold by Riley the druggist and recommended for household use.
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Landa
Riley
G. A. R. Man Demented Held by Authorities
An elderly Grand Army man, J B Glover, is detained by authorities while his activities are reviewed. He has shown declining health as officials assess the case. An accompanying ad promotes Herbine for digestion and fever relief, with customer testimonials from Texas.
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Butte
J. B. Glover
Mr. Glover
J W Hathaway Dead Pioneer of Montana Dies
Helena James W Hathaway deputy collector of internal revenue and early Montana pioneer died at St Peter s hospital Monday after arriving in the state in 1864.
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J. W. Hathaway
Helena
James W. Hathaway
Internal Revenue
Montana
State
St. Peter’s Hospital
Sprains and Local Notices From 1901
S A Read of Cisco Texas praises Ballard's Snow Liniment for a badly sprained wrist and recommends it. Missoula county western plains residents discuss a proposed division of Missoula county at a Monday meeting. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised for irregular living and related ailments with a 25 cent price at City Drug Store.
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S. A
Cisco
Texas
Ballard
Riley
Pant County
Missoula
Missoula County
Plains
Thrifty Fruit Farm Near Dillon Grows Fine Crops
A fruit farm within 20 miles of Dillon near Beaverhead river showcases raspberries, currants, gooseberries, cherries and standard apples. Fred Mercer owns the garden with varieties like Gideon Welby Longfield and Totoski apples and Siberian and Martha crab apples. He began the raspberry rows accidentally four years ago from a single piece of root found in a Payette Nursery shipment. Next year he plans to sell berries and invites locals to visit the productive farm.
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Dillon
Fred Mercer
Beaverhead River
Point of Rocks
Tribune
California
Mr. Mercer
Gideon
Welby
Longfield
Payette
Ida
Comba and Chandler Wed in Dillon Then Leave for Upper Ruby
O. E. Comba of the upper Ruby and Miss Maude Chandler of Worth county Missouri secured a marriage license and were married by Rev. Dr. Martin at the Metlen parlors Wednesday evening. The couple departed Dillon Thursday for the upper Ruby to start their home.
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O. E. Comba
Upper Ruby
Name a Train From Rock Island to California
A $100 cash prize is offered for naming the new Daily Limited train to California to be placed in service November 1, 1902 by the Rock Island System and Southern Pacific via the El Paso Short Line. Open to the public with no entry fees. Send to Tno Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
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Wslifornia
Rock Island System
Southern Pacific Company
Elpaso
Tno
Sebastian
Rock Islan System
Chicago
Dillon team opens season with campout on Ist shooting grounds
The Dillon squad began the new season by traveling from the city on Wednesday evening and setting up overnight at their chosen Ist shooting grounds to pursue the elusive surly bird.
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Dillon
Praise for Ballard's Snow Liniment Encourages Cure
A 1902 letter from W H Harrison Cleveland Minnesota praises Ballard's Snow Liniment after a nail injury caused a knee abscess and stiffness. The letter notes the product cured the leg and recommends Riley the druggist as a seller. It also briefly mentions constipation and debility as causes of abscesses. Another line comments on poker bands and a single winner.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Mias
Ballard
Thorne
Riley
Lost Pony Notice Appears From Dillon Buyer Listings
On Tuesday night August 2 a small bay saddle pony with bridle left Ei H Brundage Dillon. It weighs about 800 pounds has a forehead spot and a large I brand on the left shoulder. Return to Brundage for reward. Chas A Smith Horse Buyer seeks buyers of horses 1150 pounds and up for satisfactory prices.
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Ei. H. Brundage
Dillon
Chas
A. Smith
Experience Promises Remedy For Coughs At Riley's Drug
Acker's English Remedy sold at Riley's Drug Store claims instant relief for coughs colds and cronp with a money back guarantee of 25 ots and 50 pts if not effective.
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Acker
Riley's Drug Store
Dillon Letter List from Dillon Montana 1904
List of uncalled letters at the Dillon Montana post office dated September 2 1904. Items include Brady Mra Beaty WJ Bible Carl Coz FM Coale John Daley WM Ewing CC Fale Geof Hewitt Frank Houser Mrs M E Hoermine E H Hope WB Johnson CF 8 King H P Knowles E McMannemy M McBride TB McIntosh J A McCormick E L Moore Geo Nash John W Nash Fred Nichols O W Pfaff D W Pitzer Panl Raymond Wm Roberta John Bandy C W Bransell B P Smiles Charles Schnit A Smith AR Stuart James W Speisa Joe Stakes Georg Thompson Russell Woodside Fred Gance Lawonr Postmistress.
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Tb, McIntosh
J A McCormick
E L Moore
Geo Nash
John W ~ Nash
Fred Nichols
O W Pfaff
D W Pitzer
Panl Raymond
Roberta
John Bandy
C W Bransell
B P Smiles
Charles Schnit
A Smith
AR Stuart
James W Speisa
Joe Stakes
Georg Thompson
Russell Woodside
Fred
Record of Largest Prescription Sale for Brights Disease
In San Francisco on August 30, 1901 a group of businessmen paid 112500 in coin and stock for a therapy claimed to treat Brights Disease and Diabetes. They began formal investigation on November 15, 1900, testing over three dozen cases with 87 percent showing improvement and 13 percent failing. Investigative reports and clinical results were published and offered free by John J. Funton Company, 420 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Bright
Jonx J. Funton Company
Montgomery Stt
Cal
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Valley Mill
Joseph MacElhiney
Linton
Richard J. Mamberry
Great Northern Railway Company
Rimini
Northern Pacific
J.J. Havens
Versailles
Teamsters
Wm. M. Stroud
Midlothian
Nobby
Sita & Kevner
H. Garpnern
Tuorre
Crain Cornett
Geo. W. Murray
Bott P
Jensen
U. S
U.S
Portland
Sherbrooke
Montreal
Que
Hamilton
Ont
la Crosse
Wis
Attonestville Mina
Lions City
Oniibas
Nevis Kansas Cie
Vermont Farm Machine Co
Bellows Falls
Willard Jackson
Jonger
F. W. Williams
Machatan Ave
New York
Big Sheep Creek
Middle Sheep Creek
T. B. Patterson
Dell
Desert Land
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Mont
John C. Patterson
Dell,Mont
Beaverhead County
Moent
L. J. Price
Mitchel J. Martinell
William C. Patterson
Stencon
Bart Hungate
Dell, Mont
Frank D. Miracle
Register
Dillon Beer
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