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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1902
Page
14
Missoula plans a formal election of permanent officers next week for the Railway Men’s club to be housed in the new station building. The opening reception will feature two orchestras, dancing, games, and ample refreshments as the public tours the upgraded facilities.
In Missoula on March 31 Judge Webster heard the Missoula Water Company versus C F Williams and about 50 others with four plaintiff witnesses. Engineers take water measurements. proceedings resume next morning. Other items include default against Otto Reynolds, release of G A Bennett from custody, amended answer filings, case dismissals for want of prosecution, a $13 643 21 judgment against Bennett for Browne, and Louisa Nelson appointed guardian and administratrix of her husband’s estate.
L N Simons offers wall paper at 20 cents per double roll and paint at 14 cents per yard for two coats in this brief ad.
William Cote, who had just finished the Grass Valley dam on the Missoula river, slipped into the swift current while showing its depth. A playful push by a visitor sent him into the water and he would have drowned without aid from bystanders.
Stevensville enjoyed a lively Saturday following the sale of a ranch in Missoula county. The event drew locals as David Cannen and other bidders discussed proceeds and future plans for the property.
A man pursued payment from Joshua and Albert Woods. In town on Saturday he demanded the commission, was denied, followed them into a store, and a confrontation occurred when the elder Wood allegedly attempted to reach the man. The shooter drew a gun and faced justice. A jury later acquitted.
Republicans met in Missoula naming delegates and alternates for the upcoming primary. Ward by ward lists include E A Winstanley P H Gerber A Logan R W Kemp Carl Greenhood M Owen J M Dixon Grant J W Greenough C H McLeod S G Murray and many others with alternates Q Johnson F Darbee W H V Catlin and more across First to Fourth Wards.
In a large Missoula Democratic city convention on March 31 the party united behind alderman nominees William Landers for treasurer and W A Houtchens for police magistrate with broad support. Nominees include Noonan Albee Broadbent and Wiles for aldermen in wards one through four. Meyers congratulated the winner while several Republicans watched from the back.
In Missoula on March 31 C A Barnes of the M M company notes Easter arrived early. He says most makers of men and women apparel were unprepared but hats are shaping up. The store introduces new tailor made and ready to wear garments for men and women with fresh spring and summer designs and daily updates from buyers in the market.
Milton Hammond of Darby visits Missoula and lauds the Hamilton Derby route as one of the shortest and best paths into Thunder Mountain district. He is noted as a highly posted western Montana traveler on the route.
On Friday evening trustees notified Professor Lockridge his services were not needed. He returned Saturday morning to build fires and was removed by Trustee Charles Hart. He consulted attorneys aiming to sue for the full quarter's salary.
Mr Diltz of a Blackfoot hatchery offers 1,000,000 small trout for 259 dollars to stock streams of western Montana west of Rocky Creek. Judee Knowles reports the proposal and a judge signs up for two dollars. efforts to raise the remaining funds begin.
An advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a fast painless remedy for piles. It claims women are especially prone to hemorrhoids due to irregular bowel movements and social duties. The copy cites Mrs. John H. Castana of Chicago praising the product and offers mail order by sending price.
Missoula Justice Houtchens held two for trial after police rounded up several suspects. Justice Hayes released one man on promise to leave the city. Jacob Jacobson, labeled unwilling to work, was sentenced to 30 days by Justice Houtchens.
Alderman W. H. Houston returned from a trip to the Sleeping Child spring with the aim of inspecting the property and purchasing it from the current proprietor. Details of any arrangements are not known. Send mail orders to Colden Khule in Missoula.
Missoula reports no active smallpox cases as of March 31. T A Burger, who cared for men at the pesthouse, said all patients there have been discharged.
Resting easier in Missoula on March 31, Jacob Leiser shows improvement as his physician expresses optimism for recovery. He is resting well and under careful observation.
Sheriff James E. Davis of Bingham county Idaho, visiting Missoula, aided by Jesse Wilkins, arrested Charles Irvine and Charles Cary in Hamilton on charges of stealing horses from Blackfoot City. They previously traded horses during a right trip and stole belting from threshing machines. The men, who had served 15 days, sought to prove good character before trial. Irvine and Cary allegedly stole 10 horses from Blackfoot residents.
Missoula hosts a lively Union hall children's fancy dress ball directed by Mrs. F. M. Conkrite and Miss Mar Brembley. The program features dances and songs led by Kathryn Hennessy and Bryan Mahoney with an orchestra providing music. the event ends with a dance after the program.
Suprintendent Tourtelette of the Northern Pacific dining car service visited Missoula on Sunday to inspect the counter plans for the new station. He will return soon to finalize furnishings and said the counter will be the finest on the line, with extensive use of oak.
William H. A. Johnson, supreme representative of the Pioneers of the Pacific, returned from Plains after weeks there. He has arranged for a lodge at Plains and will return soon to complete the work.
A major mining deal in California ends with A. C. Burrage of Boston buying two Biz Channel Consolidated Gold Mining properties in the Forest Hill divide Placer county for 2.5 million dollars. The purchase includes 8 500 acres of placer ground and marks the largest capital move in years.
In Quincy Illinois on March 30 a three years agreement ended the quarrymen strike. It sets eight hours work with nine hours pay and overtime at regular rates during certain seasons.
The Rhode Island Mule Spinners association demanded a 10 percent wage increase from all yarn and thread manufacturers in the state today and gave a deadline of next Saturday for their reply.
Missoula reports A. Marceno, recently released from the poor farm, was found wandering the streets and believed to be suffering from mental imbalance.
Chairman Bonner of the county commissioners had him jailed and a court ordered an insanity examination to be conducted tomorrow.
Missoula reports the mutilated body of Peter Williams known as Russian George was found cut in two after a train incident. Coroner in the kill county has not arrived despite three notices, leaving authorities unable to remove the remains a gruesome scene with body parts widely separated.
In Bonner, Montana, Vanderberg was laid off after a Sunday union dispute but reportedly applied to the local union and resumed work at noon. Carpenters were to return to duty this morning, though none had yet appeared, leaving the next move unclear.
Thomas Rogers, born in England, was granted citizenship by Judge Webster on Monday in Missoula. The remains of William Fisher, northern Pacific section foreman at Hamilton, were shipped there Monday for burial after his death on Saturday.
The Arcade restaurant run by Sam Cook and Bonnie Ranch was closed by the constable today on attachment of A. M. Stevens & Co. in Missoula on March 31.
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