20 South Side Cayuses Wreak Havoc

“Dam,” said a respected and upright citizen of the south side yesterday morning as he viewed the wreck of his lawn and flower beds which had been accomplished during the night by a band of marauding cayuses. “Dam,” said he again as if he were afraid there might be somebody Read More

Japanese Play Baseball – 1914

Japanese Team To Play Here This Evening Missoula fans are assured an interesting game this evening at 5:30 when the nine little brown men of the Meiji university, Japan, are to meet the Northern Pacific team at Campbell park. The Meiji players arrived here last evening on train No. 42 Read More

Tale of a Wealthy Tramp

ON THE DOWN GRADE A Tramp in Missoula with Millionaire Brothers in Chicago One of the three tramps arrested last week for “rolling” Mohar, a Northern Pacific brakeman, was R. H. Mundy. His only apparel at the time of his arrest was an old undershirt and about two-thirds of a Read More

General William Tecumseh Sherman’s Missoula Visit – 1877

General Sherman in Missoula. General Sherman, accompanied by his son and General Poe and Colonel Bacon of his staff arrived in Missoula about 10 o’clock a.m. of the [September] 2nd, and proceeded immediately to the post near Missoula. Delegate Maginnis, who was of the party, remained in town, and was Read More

Birth of The Missoulian – 1873

The Montana Pioneer Frank H. Woody, Editor. Missoula, Feb. 8, 1873 To The Patrons Of “The Montana Pioneer.” The undersigned having purchased the PIONEER Office entire, with the business and good will of the same, desire to say a few words to the old patrons of the PIONEER. In order Read More

Western Montana Regatta

The following photo appeared in the Missoulian Centennial issue on page 31 of Section E. Below is the caption for that photo.   Colorful Western Montana Regatta One of the most colorful annual events in western Montana is the Copper Cup Regatta at Polson on beautiful Flathead Lake, one of Read More

Montana Influenza – 1957 – 30,682 State Cases

Record 30,682 Influenza Cases and Only 12 Polio Cases Reported in State Last Year Helena (AP) – A record number of influenza cases, 30,682, were reported to the Montana Board of Health in 1957. It was the fourth year in which the flu total exceeded the 20,000 mark. The other Read More

Lion, A Sagacious Dog from Quartz Creek

Lion, A Sagacious Dog from Quartz Creek From The New North-West – September 24, 1875 Missoula Items. From the Missoulian, Sept. 15th Ed. Warren has sold the Moose Creek Ferry for $1,050. David Pattee announces the opening of the Custom House, Frenchtown. The well-known reputation of Mr. Pattee and his Read More

Ed Power’s Talking Crow

Ed Power’s Famous Talking Crow   What The Talking Crow Said [1905] “Hello, Hello!” Screeches The Bird, And A Little Girl Tells A Tale A quaint little figure stood lost in admiration in front of Ed Power’s talking crow at the fair grounds. She was ill-clad and through the loop Read More