Trial of W W Brown for Wife Murder in McClernan Court
The trial of W W Brown opened Wednesday in Judge McClernan's court. Brown, who allegedly cut his wife’s throat and attempted suicide, claims his wife died by her own action and that he followed in her footsteps but authorities dispute the account. A separate item notes jockey Johnny Sullivan, rider for Stromo owned by D Q McCarthy, was thrown and injured at Helena track. Bozeman reports Professor V K Chesnut and Dr Reed Hunt are studying poisonous plants to identify new dangerous varieties for stock.
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Butto
W.wy
Brown
Helena
Johnny Sullivan
Stromo
D. QO. McCarthy
St. Peter’s Hospital
Bozeman
V. K. Chesnut
Department of Agriculture
Reed Hunt
John Hopkins’ University
Train collision foils switch vandal caused freight wreck
A miscreant tampered with a railroad switch diverting the westbound freight onto a new track at Havre. The collision plowed into a string of box cars, demolishing several cars and creating a serious derailment incident.
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Havre
Wesleyan Urges City Help to Pull University Out of Debt
Helena-Richard Lockey argues for city support to rescue Wesleyan University from financial strain. He claims the university would bring social and economic benefits, citing Missoula and Bozeman where colleges have boosted prosperity.
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Helena
Richard Lockey
Missoula
Bozeman
Lichtys Celery Nerve Compound Sold for Wide Ailments
An old advertorial notes Lichtys Celery Nerve Compound claimed to cure nervous diseases neuralgia rheumatism nervous debility paralysia biliousness dyspepsia costiveness piles liver and kidney troubles and female complaints. Sold by L J Williams.
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L. J. Williams
Death of Dell Dick the Helena railway conductor
Helena learns from Spokane that Dell Dick the conductor of the first passenger train to Helena died in Spokane Monday morning. He later ran a saloon at the time of his death.
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Helena
Spokane
Dell Dick
Moki Tea Promises Digestive Relief and Skin Clear Potions
L J Williams Central Pharmacy advertises Moki Tea as a cure for indigestion and constipation. It also claims to clear skin eruptions and offer a money back guarantee. Sold for 25 and 50 cents.
Syrup of Figs Widely Favored for Gentle Laxative Aid
The passage notes that the pleasant Syrup of Figs has helped children improve and enjoy the remedy more than others. It asserts the true Syrup of Figs is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Destructive Cloudburst Destroys Gebo Town
A cloudburst and thunderstorm struck the region on the fifth, sweeping through Gebo and nearly wiping the town out. An infant of Mrs. William Bartlet drowned in the flood.
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Red Lodge
Gebo
William Bartlet
Juane's Tea Ad Promising Digestive Relief
An old advertisement claims Juane's Tea cleanses the stomach and bowels and freshens breath when taken at night. Sold for 25c or 50c per package by L. J. Williams.
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Juane
L. J. Williams
Mrs Sullivan’s Death By Carbolic Acid Linked To Husband Jail Term
Mrs James Sullivan took carbolic acid last Sunday morning ending her life. Her husband was in jail serving a short term for beating her at the time of her death.
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James Sullivan
Acker’s English Remedy Promised Cure in Twelve Hours
The ad claims Acker’s English Remedy stops a cough at any time and cures the worst cold within twelve hours or money back. Sold for 25 or 50 cents at L. J. Williams’ Central Pharmacy.
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L. J. Williams’ Central Pharmacy
Billings County Fair Set for September Events
Billings and Yellowstone county residents anticipate the Billings county fair to run September 17 through 20. Officials promise the finest fair in the association’s history with a strong lineup and community participation.
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Billings
Yellowstone County
Pleasant herb drink promises cure all ills
An advertisement touts Moki tea as a permanent remedy for constipation indigestion and general well being. It claims the product makes users eat sleep work and be happy with a satisfaction guarantee or money back offered by Central Pharmacy run by L J Williams.
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L.J.‘ Williams
Central Pharmacy
Opinion limits school vaccination power in Montana
Helena assistant attorney general H. D. Moore says the state board of health cannot legally require all school children to be vaccinated. In serious cases the local board may enforce vaccination.
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Helena
H. D. Moore
State Board of Health
Acker’s Dyspepsia Tablets Sold at Central Pharmacy
Wheat crop in Belgrade area shows heavy threshing in Gallatin Valley as farmers report a lighter but higher quality yield. Acker’s Dyspepsia Tableta advertised with immediate relief or money back, sold in tin boxes at 25 cents by L. J. Williams, Central Pharmacy.
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Acker
L. J. William’s
Central Pharmacy
Belgrade
Gallatin Valley
Kemp's Balsam Promises Cure For Cold Sickness
The notice urges readers to try Kemp's Balsam to cure a lingering cold and claims rapid improvement after the first dose. It mentions a positive guarantee and price of 26 and 60 cents with a free trial size, offered by L J Williams.
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L J, Williame
Fleming Hanged for Dotson Murder Protests Innocence
James Fleming alias James McArthur was executed in Deer Lodge on the sixth for the murder of Captain Dotson. He proclaimed his innocence and said the guilty party would yet face justice.
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Deer Lodge
James McArthur
Alies
James Fleming
Dotson
Experience 18 The Best Teacher Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Acker's English Remedy for coughs colds or croup. It promises immediate relief or a money refund of 25 and 60 cents with unclear purchaser details.
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Acker
L. J. William
Central Pharmacy
Helena Ministers Mark McKinley Attempt in Sermons
In Helena on Sunday all town churches held special prayers for President McKinley and most ministers made the attempted assassination the subject of their sermons, reflecting widespread concern.
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Helena
McKinley
Kemp's Balsam Promises Breath and Throat Relief
The ad claims Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs prevents consumption when early-stage disease is treated. It presents Dr J H Henaford endorsing the remedy and frames it as the first step toward arresting the ailment, with the breath freed.
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J. H. Henaford
Kemp
School of Mines Opens Second Year in Butte
The School of Mines opened Monday in Butte with Prof. Leonard predicting many more students than last year as the institution enters its second year.
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Butte
School of Mines
Leonard
Man Credits Chamberlain Cough Remedy For Relief
W. S. Brockman of Bagnel Missouri testifies after three years of bronchitis that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy gave him relief after trying many doctors and medicines. The product is sold by L. J. Williams.
Milwaukee organizer seeks humane society in Anaconda and Butte
Organizing advocate R. J. O'Hanlon of Milwaukee is in Helena to establish a local humane society. He will also visit Anaconda and Butte to push the effort and rally support from residents and groups.
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Humane Society
Helena
R. J. O'Hanlon
Milwaukee
Anaconda
Butte
A Night of Terror and Medical Claims in Advertisements
A fragment mentions a widow in Machias Maine facing pneumonia and crediting Dr King s New Discovery with saving her life after doctors feared death. It touts a medicine guaranteed to cure throat chest and lung diseases with trials at City Drug Store and notes a railroad ticket sale promotion from June to October offering discounted Buffalo round trips from Montana points.
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Burnham
Machiar
H. Lincoln
City Drug Store
Oregon Short Line
Buffalo
Montana
Large Attendance at Agricultural College Examinations
About 100 pupils registered at the Agricultural college with many more taking exams to enter. Significant improvements have been made at both the college and the experiment station and most work has been carried out by students.
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Bozeman
the Agricultural College
Krause's Headache Capsules Offer Cure Claim by Dr Krause
Krause's Headache Capsules are marketed as unlike anything in America. They were first prescribed by Dr Krause, Germany's court physician, long before antipyrine was found and are advertised to swiftly cure distressing cases. Price 250. Sold by L J Williams.
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America
Krause
Germany
L. J. Williams
Nerve Waste by Dr Sawyer Receives Praise
A San Francisco physician's book Nerve Waste is acclaimed for practical advice on nerve weakness. Endorsed by religious and secular press, the work promises wisdom and sincerity and costs $1.00 postpaid. A sample chapter on Nervines and Nerve Tonics is available by stamp from The Paorrov Publishing Co.
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Sawyer
San Francisco
Chicago
Taz Paorrro Publishing Co
Boy Lost During Duck Hunt Disappearance Near Billings
Willie Parker age 14, son of Mrs. D M Parker of Billings, vanished last week after duck hunting with a friend when they became separated. Local search efforts are underway as authorities seek clues to his whereabouts.
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Libby
Great Northern
JJ Jennings
Crow’s Nest
Billings
Willie Parker
D. M. Parker
A Cure for Dysentery and Diarrhoea Victory
F L Taylor of New Albany Bradford County Pa recounts using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to cure dysentery during a bicycle trip and again last summer. He credits two doses for preventing illness and one dose for recovery. Sold by L J Williams.
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saya F. _L. Taylor
New Albany
Bradford County
Ward
Laceville Messenger
Chamberlain
L. J. Williams
Billings Schools Open With Good Attendance
The Billings public schools opened Monday with strong attendance and teachers ready to start a productive year. A local lawyer from Henrietta Texas touts Electric Bitters as life saving for malaria and illness, claiming it purged disease, aided digestion, and purified the blood, with a claim of curing several ailments. Only 500 bottles available at City Drug Store.
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Billings
E. B. Munday
Henrietta Texas
City Drug Store
County Institute in Helena Delivers Notable Lectures
The County Institute in Helena gathers this week with illustrated lectures by various notable speakers. The school world of Montana benefits from the talks and demonstrations presented to attendees.
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County Institute
Helena
School World of
Montana
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Children’s Department
Nrower
Neer Soth
Oxfords
J. W. Lusher, Prop
Bannack St
Dillon
Wesleyan University
Lichty’s
Tribune
Ma. Sullivan
Billings County Fair
Fleming
Acker's Dyspepsia
L.J. Williams’ Central Pharmacy
Pan-American Rates
Thorpe
Petsons
Ranch
Perspextm & Ozx Live Stock Co
Dillon, Mont
Bitoeck
Idaho
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