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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
27
Samuel Hellman told Missoula authorities that his German neighbor Gramm fired two shots at him from a wagon seat, one bullet piercing the seat within an inch of Hellman’s back. County Attorney Hall ordered Gramm’s arrest to investigate the long running dispute between the men.
Trustees Hart and Shannon of the Bonner district met with State Superintendent Welch and attorneys to avoid court but Lochridge's bid to reenter the school was rejected. Welch previously supported Lochridge but alters stance after hearing both sides. The dispute may now proceed to legal action.
The Missoula school election Saturday is expected to yield a large majority for the two appointed trustees. Judge Sloane and A. L Stone are credited with good work and plans for new buildings, central enlargement, and other improvements. D. R. Beck and M. B. McBride also enter the race, with strong local support and a spirited contest anticipated. polls open Saturday afternoon at the Central school building.
Residents are advised to send mail orders to the Colden Rule office located in Missoula Montana. The directive outlines where to address correspondence and expected handling of requests.
The Queen Esther oratorio was performed at the Christian church in Missoula to raise funds for a new organ. Directed by R. Bilan Owen with Rev. H. F. Russell reading, the event featured a local choir and soloists Adeline Stephens Alberta Slaughter Jessie Slaughter Gertrude Sloane among others with roles for Esther Zeress Ering Ahasverus Mordecai and Hamman.
Otto Seigel of the Montana hotel received a dead bird sent for stuffing and mounting. Confusion arose when a cook served the bird, discovered to be poisonous, and a following letter included a $20 bill asking for stuffing. Seigel must explain why the bird will never be an ornament among his friends.
George Vedder came back from a business trip to Garnet and Sloma. He reports three feet of snow in the district and heavy mud in the bottoms. The mud slowed him so much that he missed a train at Bearmouth station.
Missoula on April 3 reports the Big Flat annual schoolhouse vote to decide moving the building to the lower valley. Last year gun plays occurred as factions in the upper and lower parts clashed over location. A second ballot will address road boundary at the target range school near the fort. Western washing machines, Mc Bride's, four dollars.
Family home on Toole avenue hosted a funeral service officiated by Rev M Peterson of the Scandinavian church. The funeral was largely attended and the remains were buried in the Missoula cemetery.
Helena April 3 Two Democratic aldermanic nominees decline. County Auditor Sweeney quits First ward. Ray Clements substitutes. Second ward candidate William Riddle replaces Harry Burgard. Independent candidate RB W Sanders enters Sixth ward race. Campaign chiefs named for both parties as debates on water, garbage, paving, and salaries intensify.
Emmet McDonald camp No. 137 United Confederate Veterans organized with 14 members in Missoula. Monthly camp fires planned. aim to reach 25 to 30 members. Officers: Captain L. M. Davis, adjutant E. M. Ratcliffe, first lieutenant J. S. Robinson, second lieutenant T. B. Smith, delegate L. M. Davis. National encampment in Dallas, Texas. Virginia Davis named maid of honor. New members include Don Rawlins, Frank Dierman, Ernst Krone, W. Burch. Camp founded by Dr. William Ray of Philipsburg.
The Montana state board of education in Missoula approved Architect A J Gibson plans for a new university building costing about 25000 dollars and will soon invite bids. They viewed the burned science hall portion and left repairs to the local building board. Attorney General Donovan and Superintendent McKay toured Bitter Root Valley earlier, while Colonel C P Chrisholm hosted a Missoula club billiards gathering.
Mrs Bessie Lhaery of Iron Mountain died this afternoon at Sisters hospital after several days illness. She was 38 and had lived with her husband in the Tron Mountain district for a decade. The body will be shipped to Superior Saturday for funeral services.
The Missoula Water company pursues a water right suit against C F Williams and others. In court today the company continued presenting testimony. Witnesses included J H Harper Frank H Woody William Harley and others. Winstanley described reservoir water reducing insurance rates while Reinhart testified to two years of water scarcity.
In Missoula on April 3 Tom Gordon, a noted lumberman, was badly cut on the head and face during a fight with Brunt Smith on Front street. Gordon says he was jumped and unprovoked. Both men were arrested and posted bonds for court tomorrow.
F J Duffy of Helena visits Missoula while Joseph Bradley improves. General R Lee McCulloch and W A Grow of Hamilton conduct business here. Fire hall remodeling advances for new apparatus. Dr Hull of Alice and B B Briscoe appear on local scene. Easter music planned at Episcopal church with Bishop Brewer. McGowan company reports cattle slaughter totals. Mentrum and BHg purchase two ball bearing buggies for fast-horse work. Uncle Tom's Cabin and Nathan Hale debuts noted along with actors Blanche Walsh and others. Dr Owing of Hamilton may relocate to Missoula after California visit.
National League will be governed by a triumvirate of Presidents John T. Brush James Hart and A H Soden with Brush as chairman after a late night decision following W C Temple’s telegram decline of the presidency vote. Young elected secretary treasurer. Spalding ball adopted for play. League to wage hard fight against the American League to reclaim players.
Advertisement for Sterling Timothy, Sterling, Medium Red Clover, Choice Timothy, Challce Medium Red Clover. Northrup, King & Co. seed package priced at 5s per package. Freights paid on all seed orders. Mail orders receive careful attention.
John Pp Dunn charged with murder of a sheriff and bank robbery at Clarksville, Rc x. escapes from a Wichita hospital after allegedly bribing guards. A suspect friend allegedly aided the escape. police and sheriff blame each other as officials consider investigation.
United States ambassador Powell Clayton met with Secretary Hay in Washington to discuss charges raised by Mealy and Scott. He presented documentary evidence countering the allegations and left Mexico with a clear defense. The president will make the final decision. Clayton declined comment.
Registration books open Saturday at city hall for corrections and new registrants. Total now over 900, with Democrats hopeful to push to 1000. Saturday is the final day to register for the city election set for Monday.
United States land office documents list patents for Nine Mile Mining company Hazel Grove No 2 placer claim and for William E Pendergrass H L Frank Little Frank and Postboy lode claims. Desert land entries issued to Pearl Helsted and final certificates. homestead filed by James F Davis. desert lands sold to D P Jenkins and Pva B Jones at 1.25 an acre.
Three through trains reached Missoula from the east with long crowded trains. The first section carried passengers and baggage, the mail train second, both late and on time respectively. The third arrived at 10 tonight. No. 11 and 12 would not run until Monday as weather and traffic improve.
Sarah Ruth Dildine of Missoula died at the family home after a brief illness. She was 2% years old and the cause of death was inflammation of the bowels. The funeral will be Friday at 3 PM. She was a beloved child with many small friends who will miss her.
The South Missoula Land Company hires S. Hathaway to survey a line for about 500 shade trees to be planted soon. The project aims to create one of the state’s prettiest avenues with a new layout underway in April.
Washington April 2 conferees from the Senate and House held another conference on the War revenue repeal bill but failed to agree. The sole point of contention is the Senate amendment continuing the tax on bucket shops which the House refuses but the Senate would not recede from.
The house committee on insular affairs continued work on the Philippine bill but made little progress. Debate on land homesteading and mineral rights paused until Governor Taft returns to Washington for his views before action.
Topeka reports Governor Stanley and Attorney General Goddard traveled to Wichita tonight to probe the Dunn escape. State officers indicate Wichita authorities may be involved, with interesting developments anticipated.
The Lokal Anzeiger reports under current statute the German government can bar Marconi wireless on merchant ships, prohibit coastal stations and wireless use in German waters. It urges immediate government action to enforce the law.
The Daily Chronicle reports Lord Milner has requested £3,000,000 for new railways extensions and connections in South Africa. The British government has approved £885,000 for now pending debate on the larger sum.
Word from Clark's Fork reports the body of Fred Williams known as Russian George remains at the scene but moved to a small building instead of the ground. Repeated requests urge the coroner to act or the body will be buried tomorrow.
Sheriff Prescott returned home from Heron with King the elderly man reported insane. He accompanied Prescott without trouble. Prescott then continued to the Springs with Martineaux the other man adjudged insane by a commission recently.
Miss Munson of Philipsburg and James Baley underwent operations at Parsons hospital last evening. Both are resting easily today. The procedures were performed by Drs. Parsons, McCullough, and Pryor.
In Missoula on April 3 an elderly Kennedy hotel worker named Lacock reported losing his valise filled with long saved curios. William Dalton, a visiting stranger, is suspected and charged with petit larceny. Police pursue Dalton along the main line toward Thompson.
Missoula residents report a flock of wild geese flying over the city during the night with electric lights drawing their attention. The report notes the unusual nocturnal activity and its impact on observers in the area.
The third annual Woodmen of America ball at the Elks hall drew a large attendance. Esmay's Orchestra supplied fine music, marking it as a highlight of the week's social events.
In Missoula on April 3 the funeral for Nils Fredericks proceeded with family and friends in attendance. The service reflected on the late individual’s life and legacy.
The Cascade county porthouse steel gang struck over pay for eight hours at $2.50 for nine hours. Three new disease cases: Marion and Lena Cheliquist scarlet fever and Willie McGiffin measles. First Presbyterian reelects elders G. K. Gilchrist and W. J. Edgar. adds trustees Sam Stephenson J. D. Ross David Durkan Dr G B Stewart H H Starr. Mrs George H Smith dies from kerosene fire burns. funeral at 9 am Saturday K P hall. Burial in Helena by train at 9. Interment follows. she belonged to United Moderns Rathbone Sisters Women’s Relief corps and Lady Maccabees.
Melbourne reports the house of representatives set a wine duty of six pence per degree for wines up to 40 degrees strength. From 41 degrees onward the duty rises to 14 shillings per degree, affecting wines over 35 degrees.
London April 3 A large fashionable congregation witnessed the marriage of the Earl of Lytton to Miss Parmalee Plowden at St Margarets church Westminster The gifts included a diamond bird of paradise from King Edward and Queen Alexandra.
The Kiel Regatta schedule lists 12 races from June 26 to July 4 with supplementary events in nearby waters until July 14. Dinners breakfasts and beer evenings are planned in Kiel Lubeck Travemunde and Warnemunde. Emperor William and most princes will attend. No American yachts entered for the prizes offered by Emperor William and Admiral Prince Henry.
The Northern Pacific Railway stated that matters are settled at McKenzie where floods had disrupted train service, allowing trains to resume with a plan to prevent further delays.
Washington April 3 General Leonard Wood the military governor of Cuba has informed the war department that he will pardon Lieut Oscar Durfee. The move follows reports of disciplinary actions and aims to restore the officer to duty.
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