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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
PIONEER or MISSOuLA
IS DEAD "a
JOHN a. MILES, KNOWN AND
LOVED 3 YMANY, DIES AFTER
A LINGERING ILLNESS.

4 John a. Miles, well known church
1 man and business man, a man known
! for his many charitable qualities, died
at $50 o'clock yesterday morning at
the family home, 635 Alder street, aft
er an illness due primarily to old age
and lasting for many long and suf-
fering weeks
The death of Mr., Wiles will be re-
ceived by his many friends in sorrow
and in sympathy, for he was man
who was known to both young and old
in all stages of life, and was revered
and respected by them all.
The funeral services will be held at
2:3o this afternoon, from the residence,
635 Alder street, Rev Henry Van
Engelen officiating A number of
young men of the Baptist church will
act as pall-bearers, and a song serv-
ice will be given by the young ladies
of the church.
His Life. #--
John Albert Miles was born in
Mangerville, Sunburg county, Maine,
a little more than go years
ago. He lives in his native
county all the early part Of his life.
His first employment was in the train
service of the Boston & Maine railway
and he rose from the ranks to be con-
ductor and. later. tranmaster, Pro-
motion to the position of division sup
erintendent took him to Pressure Isle,
Maine. where he lived until he came
to Missoula Is years ago.
Mr.. Miles was twice married His
first wife was a sister of Tylar r. and
Harry W. Thompson of this city. She
died in Pressure Isle, 10 years ago,
leaving one daughter, who is now
Mrs Lizzie CLOVIS of Nome, Alaska,
Mrs CLOVIS Is expected here later in
july: she was unable to reach here
earlier on account of the steamer serv-
ice from Nome. Mr.. Miles second
wife was Mrs. Henderson of Butte and
she survives him There are no chill
dran by the second marriage.
Soon after the death of his first wife
MI. Miles resigned his position with
the Boston & Maine and came to Mis-
soula, where he entered the employ of
the Missoulas MERCANTILE company in
the shipping department. During his
later years he was In charge of the
wholesale srocerv warehouse.
A Devout Baptist.
Mr.. Miles was q devo'lt member nf
the Baptist church and was. until
failing health compelled his resgna-
ton. superintendent of the local Sun
dav school OF that church. He was
splendid man, an ideal citizen-the
perfect type of the conscientious
his closing hours and the
DAVIS of his last Illness were a tsp1eh~
did revelation of the sincerity of his
faith and the strength of his Sconyic-
tinns. t5
He was a Mason and was. a mem
her of one or two local. fraternal in
suranee orders. He served with con-
spicuous success as a member Of the
Missoula public school board for sew
eral terms. He had a wide acquain
lance amongst the young and old of
the CITY and county and was general
" beloved for his splendid traits.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
TWO men DROWNED
IN The BIG HORN

Grow Agency, Mont, July 20.-TWo
men were drowned in the Big Horn
river near Billings yesterday evening
They We're laborers at Grow Agency,
and, with three companions We're
swimming in the river when they were
caught in the swift current and car
ried down. One of the bodies was re-
covered. but the other could not be
found The men came to Montana a
short time ago from Kansas City for
the purpose of securing homesteads
and making this district their per-
manent home
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
FIRM BRINGS NOVEL
INSTRUMENT TO TOWN

In the Missoula Billiard parlors
Johnston A Williams have had in
stalled one of the most novel of me-
chanical musical instruments ever
brought into this city. 1t is Wur-
liter harp, a big, resonant affair, cap
able of interpreting the most compli-
Gated of selections and of dashing
through the simpler music Of the day.
The harp cost more than half thou
sand dollars and has already proved
itself popular. 1t was purchased of A.
r. Curtin, of Helena
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
EAGLES LOCAL AER|t
TAKES IN A CANDIDATE

regular meeting Of the local aerie
of Eagles was held last night in their
hall on West Main street and one cam
dldate was taken into the order After
the regular business and the initiation
had been concluded, the members were
addressed by Otto A. Riedel OF Basin,
who is editor of Equality" the state
organ Of the Eagles. Mr.. Riedel spoke
along lines looking to the good of the
order and his remarks were enthusiasts
tically received.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
BOARD Or EQUALIZATION.

That the figures of County Assessor
kroone are all right is being proven
by the sessions of the county commits
sioners as a board of equalizations.
These are busy days for the officials,
but the complaints are few and the
assessment is generally regarded as
equitable s5.+
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
Personals.
MARRIED BY REV. j. N. MAcLEAN

Yesterday afternoon, at the Presby-
terrain manse, Goldia Schenck was
united in marriage to Gustav A.
Loerth. the ceremony being performed
by Rev. ]. N. Maclean. Mr.. Loerth is
a conductor OH the Northern Pacific,
and his bride comes from Loveland,
Colo. having arrived in Missoula two
or three days ago. Mr.. and Mrs.
Loerth viii make their home in this
city.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
SEVERAL HUNDRED
LISTEN TO THE BAND

large crowd of several hundred
people heard the concert given by the
Missoula band last night on the corner
Of Higgins avenue and Cedar street.
The many selections of the band We're
varied, there being both popular and
classical airs played. the band, under
the direction of J. &. Witzman. is
improving wonderfully, showing the
effects of the frequent rehearsals which
are held.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
LICENSED TO WE'D,

Marriage licenses were issued yes
terday to Gustav Adolph Loersch of
Missoula and GoIdia Schenck of Love
land, Colo, and to William Joseph
Mayo of Seattle and Mary Molby of
Portland. The last named are colored.
They were married in the court house.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
SIX MEN KILLED.

Easton, Pa. July 20-Six men en-
ployed on the Delaware, LackaAvanna
& Western railroad were killed by an
explosion near Blairston, N. j. today,
while attempting to dig up dynamite
that had failed to explode. Two other
men were badly hurt
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
WILL Sc MARRIED.

A marriage license was issued yes
terday by Clerk of the Court Conlon
to Gustav Adolph Loerth of Missoula
and Goldia Schenck of Loveland, Colo.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
WILL PREACH TONIGHT.

Rev A. j. Thorander%o of Chicago will
speak at the Swedish Congregational
CHURCH tonight.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
DR.. GulNoN IN TOWN.

Dir M. F. Guinon came down from
Hamilton yesterday and spent last
night in Missoula, preparatory to leav-
ing this morning for Spokane. He in
tends to register on all three reserva-
taions.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
New pinina Room.

In future the Missoula hotel dining
room will be open from 6 a. m, to
8 p. m. The management has spared
no expense TO make it one of the neat.
est and hest places In the CITY.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
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BOARD AND ROOMS.

First class board and rooms, also
table board. Six o'clock dinners. Per-
tmanent guests preferred. Newly fur
nished throughout. 610 South Third
west
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
Office.

The assessment rolls Of Missou.a
county for the year 1909 are now in
my office, open for inspection.
+. w. KUPR-A1-. County Clerk
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21

Had Sir Izaak Walton, the father of
fishermen, lived in this day, he Mould
have a rub for his rep
SPECkLED utation as an angler
BEAUTIES Tom Conlon the genial
clerk of the court who
deals out marriage licenses to blush
ing young couples on matrimony bent,
has been trying to cast a shade upon
Sir 1zaak's reputation by his own feats
in capturing fine specimens Of the
finny tribe. A few days ago Tom and
a party Of friends HE'D themselves up
Lolo way and Tom landed speckled
beauty that tipped the scales at just
three pounds. And while this was a.
record breaker, 1t wasn't the only one
he got, for he landed a good string
of the specified beauties as fine as any
one would want to see. The other
members Of the. party got their share,
but theirs were not in 1t with Toms
three FOUNDER, which was placed on
exhibition In the chamber of commerce.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
THE WEATHER

Yesterdays weather didn't amount to
much. as compared to previous days,
although it was not bad. Threatening
clouds obscured the sky most of the
time. The observations:
Maximum ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Mlnlmum
AT 6 a. m. N
Thermometer ,....,.,,..,,...,..,.a.~....45
= Barometer .,.,s,..,s,.ss.,..,,,.,,,,..2 $3.50
At s. m,
Thermometer ..,.,.....,...,,.,..,,........64
Barometer .,.,..,,..,....,.......,....-.26.92
Wind from the northeast; a trace of
precipitation.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
LOCAL SOCIETY
In Honor Of Visitor.

In Honor OF Visitor. LIZ
Prof. and Mrs. r, G. Schench gave a
very pretty dinner on Monday compile
mentary to Mrs. Newman Miller of
Chicago
Sigma Chi Luncheon.
Mr.. Newman Miller of Chicago was
the guest of honor at luncheon given
by Missoula Sigma Ghi's at Ye Olde
Inn on Monday last. He is the editor
of the Sigma Chi Quarterly. the official
publication Of the fraternity
Delightful Dinner.
DR. and Mrs. L. A. Fitzgerald enter
tanned Drs. Royce and Brock of San
Francisco. Covers We're laid for six
and an elaborate menu was served.
Whist Party.
Miss Edna Powers has invitations
out for an afternoon at whist on FRI
day next.
Personals.
an extended visit with friends in Glen
dive.
Miss Evelyn Polleys of Los Angeles
is the guest of Miss Thula Toole,
Miss Dorothy Polleys is visiting at
the home of Miss Helen Smead.
Miss Laura Mills of Butte is guest
of Nh. and Mrs. D. r. Feighner.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21

II. l.. Lindsay. general passenger agent
for the Milwaukee at Lansing, Mich,
paid a flying visit to
GOOD WORD the Garden City yester-
FOR CITY day on his way home
from the Seattle fair.
Though he was here only short time.
Mr. Lindsay took occasion to put in n
good word for Missoula.
''Missoula is one Of the most thriv-
7 ing and busting little cities | have
had the pleasure of seeing on my trip"
he said From what / can see of 1t
and learn about 1T and the territory
upon which ii draws ! am sure tina.
1t has great future before it,
Last night Mr.. Lindsay and his wife.
who is accompanying him, departed on
their way home.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21

When IL comes to boosting" said ID.
" Bean yesterday, there are more
boosters for the Bitter
bOoSTERS Root in Missoula than
WHO BOOST any place I know Of
outside of the valley
Itself Why. it's astonishing how much
Mlssoua people are talking for the
valley. Every man / meet in the city
Is boosting and boosting in the right
way And ! tell you IT does the heart
OF a Bitter Rooter good to know that
such friendly and work together
spirit Is shown by the people of Mis-
soula toward the valley. OF course the
interests of the city and the valley go
hand In hand, and what benefits one
benefits the other. but not all cities are
willing 70 work for the success of
other places Notwithstanding condi-
tons that cause them to reap equal
benefits. With the Bitter Root and
Missoula II is a case OF boost for each
other, and Well keep the good work
going on
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
EARLY CLOSE STOPS
NOTARY FIGHT
REGISTRY OFFICES SHUT UP ON
TIME AND ADVERSE TALK
is QuIETED.

Yesterday, SO far as the notary
question was concerned, was quiet and
there was little stir all day in the
registry circles. There was a little
talk from the people who are insis-
tent on a downtown business but the
early closing fight has come to a sud-
den end and, with every office closed
sharply at o'clock, there seems but
little danger of renewal Of the ar
gument. The total of 2,877 register
ing which stood when the afternoon
report came in, showed business to
have settled down to steady stride
and one which will probably hold for
the next couple of weeks.
Total to Date. 5
Yesterdays total brings the entire
registration SO far up to 14,667 or an
average of nearly 5000 day for the
five days Of registration. This is
probably the average which will hold
until the rush is over and a business
about that heavy may be expected
from now on.
Yesterdays Score.
The totals which were announced
by the land office yesterday were as
follows.
Charles N Madden ................. So
j. M. Rhoade's office ............. $50
Consolidated notaries ...... 339
William Dyson ....................1 1866
D. D. Hull Observation-Disclosures. .... 73
J. Il. Wallace ...,...............1 O9
w. p. Ketcham ................... 10
AmaIgamated notaries ........... $40
Theodore Lentz .................... 10
Edward Hoverson ............... 21O
Il. FL. Hershey Observation-Disclosures. 1873
W. Fl. Smead's office ............ $40
Oscar Crutchfield Observation-Disclosures. 143
A. IL. Anderson observation-disclosures. ITS
A. j. Violette ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 20
Eugene Wessinger Observation-Disclosures. 900
Ell. A. Wheeldon Observation-Disclosures. 48
III. D. Fisher Observation-Disclosures. 10
William T. GRAPHICAL ............. Il
o. B.j S. Orr Observation-Disclosures. 1877
R. r. Jones Observation-Disclosures. 1877
yelling Napton Observation-Disclosures. SO
Total Observation-Disclosures. 2,St Z
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21

The street band concerts which the
Missoula Eagles band is giving at APP
propriate intervals at
PLEASING the twilight hour during
FEATURE the registration period
are proving a highly
pleasing feature. The throng of local
and outside people which gathered on
the corner of Cedar street and Hig-
gins avenue last evening and listened
to an excellent program Of music Is
proof sufficient that music hath its
charms for all, and the band hit upon
an excellent idea when 1t arranged to
furnish this sort of amusement and en-
tertainment to the strangers within
the ci1y's gates. Public band concerts
given at the proper time and place
lend an air of attractiveness to a city
that cannot but have its effect upon
both the stranger and the citizen.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21

| Or the registration made friends of
Missoula there are none more enthu-
siasttc than Kliffe Rus
OUT FROM sell and his wife. of
I lLLlNOIS. Bloomington, Illinois,
who have made the trip
this far west from the Sucker state by
easy stages. I'VE have stopped off at
many places" said Mr.. Russell last
evening. and Missoula has something
on every town We've seen yet. | have
never seen town where the evidences
Of prosperity and steady, consistent
growth were SO close to the surface
Missoula is certainly stemwinder of
a town Mr.. Russell, who is a re-
formed travelling man, Is looking for a
place to locate and Missoula Is the best
bet yet with him.
Mrs. Morton j. Elrod. Miss Mary I'll
rod, Mrs, Charles Martindale, Miss
Ress Martindale and
OFF FOR Will Martindale left on
FLATHEAD. No, yesterday after
noon for Ravalli,
whence they start overland for Flat
head lake, there to join DIR. Elrod, who
has gone ahead to start the summers
work at the University of Montana's
outdoor biological laboratory.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-07-21
Sigma Chi Luncheo \.
Delightful Dinner.
Whist Party.

Miss Edna Powers has invitations
out for an afternoon at whist on Fri
day next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16

more favor if you will accept it, or if
not you may do as you like. Come to
the office and see me SOON.
Not a very threatening letter. said
Mr.. Ritchie. and yet that is the only
one they can produce to show for their
testimony that he wrote her telling her
she had but Il few more hours. etc. Mr..
Ritchie spoke for about an hour. MAX
ing an able plea and rested at 11.20.
when short recess was taken.
Summing up for the State. Attorney
BuZZel ritliculed the entire line of de-
fence. said it WAS the most NONSENSE
ca. Mr.. BuzZell spoke about an hour.
Court adjourned at 12.35 until F. NJ.
when Justice King gave his charge to
the jury.
Justice King was absolutely impair
t.al in his charge. calling attention to
the points claimed by both sides to the
points in dispute and in contention and
administering the jurors to be convinced
by the testimony on the stand. be-
You'd n reasonable doubt, that the re-
srondcnt was guilty or not guilty.
The jury at $50 o'clock this evening
returned a verdict of assault with in
tent to kill, after delberating 4 little
over six hours. Benson will be SEN
fenced tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16
TRADE REVIEW.
Favorable Changes In Most
Business Situations
And the Improvement Is Of the
Substantial Kind.
Neavy Apparel, Footwear and Coal
Leaders..-e0tton Goods Active.

New York. Jan. 15.-Bradstreet' s
State of Trade tomorrow will say:
Changes in the general business situa-
ton are largely favorable. Spring Or
ders are being placed in fairly liberal
quantities at the larger Eastern CEN
tiers and travelling statesmen are send
ing in conseratively optimistic reports.
Improvement is of slow, substantial
kind rather than of a speculative char
acter. Lines. especially Favored this
week at retail We're heavy wearing APP
parel. footwear and coal, while cotton
goods are more active at first hands
at large Eastern centers. Heavy sale
of print cloths have been made ut
Fall River and some printed goods are
a quarter-cent higher Export trade
in cottons to China has improved and
takings of sheetings since Jan. l are
estimated at $4,000 bales. Wool is
strong and fairly active here and
abroad. Demand for shoes from first
hands has improved, but the leather
market lacks snap. However, stocks
do not accumulate
Metals in general are dull and the
slowness with which orders are APP
pearing indicates that the prospect for
tariff revision is lettering intended pur-
chaSerS.
Electrolytie copper is lower and it
is reported that concessions have been
offered to oversee consumers in order
to attract business. Lake Superior
brands are firm, though the weakness
in electrolytic is expected to be reflect
ed in quotations for the lake grade.
Wheat, including flour, exports from
the United States and Canada for the
week ending Jan. IA, as reported by
telegraph to Bradstreet's aggregate 81
210S22 bushels. against 5.412,S67 this
week last year For the 80 weeks end
ing Jan. IA, this year, the exports are
1229478S3 bushels against 131 ,312,S07
last year Corn exports for the week
are 1,590293 bushels For the % weeks
Continued on Page Ten.)
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10DAYS JOURNAL CONTENTS

Page One.
TEIEG i,t.At;! THORNTON Hams Acauit-
Guilty a. Eelfast-Dun,.s Review-Gov-
ernments Case Against Standard OH
Comes To Il Close.
Page Two.
TELEGRAPH AND LOCAI-President
elect Taft Is Well Received in Georgia
Pittsfied. Dexter and Gardiner Locals
Page Three.
LOCAI--Gaidiner. Hallowel National
Home and Winthrop Local News.
Page Four.
SPORTING AND MARKETS. Boxing
BASEBALL and Other Sports--Daily Mar
ket quotations.
Page Five.
LOCAI-Waterville, Fairfield and Oak
land Local News.
EDITORIAL-The Cony High School
Railroad Extension in the South-The
Failure Of rillman-Mane Gossip-Press
ingS.
Page Seven.
LOCAL-Governor Fernald Wants to
iicers Guests of the Governor Friday
Meeting of Legislative Committee OF
state Board Of Trade-Conceil Laval
Lodge Instals Officers.
Page Eight.
LOCAI.-Musical Comedy to Be Held at
City Hall for Benefit of G.. a. R.-Supe-
rior Court iMatters-Iocal Amusements-
Augusta hurches-Cushnoc Grange In
stallation-School Notes-Briefs-
Page Nine.
-LOCAL-saturday Special Sales-Loca
p,ia Tot I'M al Iafi IF A
and Degree of Honor.
Page Ten.
LOCAL AND sTATE-Mrs. Nancy Ber.
ny Celebrates Goth Birthday-2th Annua
Reunion of Shaw Business College stu.
dents-Gospel Mission at Methodist
Church-Amusement News-Coi.
Too Late for Classification.
Page Eleven.
LOCAI.-The Purpose of Il High Schoo
rs Outlined by Supt. LaRue-Ihe New
Commercial Course at Cony High-Tht
New Addition
Page Twelve.
LOCAI-The Cony High School Library
Floor Plans of New Addition.
Page Thirteen.
LITERARY-Short Chats with Book:
and Authors-Bits of High School Eng
lisf--A Western Educator on Cigarette
Smoking-Maine School Notes.
Page Fourteen.
HOVSEEHOLD-The Days Menu-
Useful Receipts-Decoration Entertain
ments for the House-Notes of women.
Page Fifteen.
CLASSIFIED ADS-Wanted-To Let
For Sale-I.ost-Real Estate--flotels-
Observation-Disclosures Cards.
Page Sixteen.
TELEGRAPH-U. S. Government In
vestigating Causes of Mine Disasters
Our Trade with Panama has >Amouhte'
to About $66 900 000-County News