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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
16
Western Montana office of the Standard located at 110 West Main Street Missoula. Telephone number provided for inquiries. Advertising rates furnished on application.
The ad touts H. B. M. suits as the right style for the well dressed man. It invites readers to compare prices themselves, noting a range from 15.00 to 20.00.
Joseph Brown appeared for a preliminary hearing after a district court session held yesterday regarding plans for a new dormitory at the state university.
Mrs. Gilruth testified in a preliminary hearing before Justice Hayes with minimal detail, refuting suggestive questions. Joseph Brown was bound over to district court on bond set at 1000, or kept in county jail. The crowd filled the small courtroom as witnesses described Brown’s alleged plan to restrain her and commit an assault.
Three weddings occurred in Missoula with couples heading to wedding trips. Charles Arnold Schrage wed Miss Rosaloss at the bride’s parents home with Rev. Walter Hays officiating and a later departure to Butte. M H Padden and Anna Hawley joined at Rose Avenue by Rev. Walter Haye, then departed for Ellensburg. Sloan Davis married Martha Rinkie at Mrs Sprague’s home with Rev J A Barnes, to reside on Wolf Avenue.
Missoula post office week ending April 8 1902 lists unclaimed letters including John H Anthony Leon Borleske Mrs Lizzie Babcock and Miss Eva Brown. Call for letters by date of advertisement and provide the letter advertisement date.
United States Deputy Marshal C F Ginge escorted Frank Coombs an Indian accused of entering a doctor’s home on the Jocko reservation and stealing about 400 in gold. Coombs followed the exchange attempt arousing suspicion and was arrested. He is jailed in Missoula tonight awaiting transfer to Helena. Deputy Marshal David Meiklejohn of Butte subpened witnesses in timber cases.
In Clinton on April 8 voters chose Henry Olson over Steven Wellet A Russell and P Britton for school trustee. Olson’s win follows a tight contest with neighbors campaigning for each candidate. George M Kennedy was re elected mayor and William Crawford lost to Olson for city treasurer. Colden Rule in Missoula notes mail orders.
Deeds filed include George T. Farrell to Robert H. Salter for lots 9 and 10, block 103, Town Company addition with 300 dollars. Bertha E. Cook of Plains to Big Blackfoot Milling Company for timber lands at 700 dollars. Placer location by I H Gildersleeve for Grizzly Bear placer mine on Trout Creek ranch, 60 acres. Occupancy declaration by David Pellettier of De Borgia for 160 acres. Household items listed at 20 cents for wallpaper, 14 cents per yard for paint, two coats. L N Simons.
The Missoula correction states Miss Hodges judged insane was cared for by the Sisters of St Patrick at no county expense. The sisters say they observed her condition and provided care without charge.
The Lacasse Bros are moving to Cedar creek mining claims to start a summer season. They load groceries and supplies for a long trek. Snow in the area has increased recently aiding the venture.
Burglars broke into the rear of the vacant building belonging to E. L. Bonner at Higgins avenue and Cedar street and stole a pair of skates. A quantity of small articles was taken, with the building slated for demolition as parts of its sides and front belong to others. Also noted items include garden rakes sold at 25 cents at McBride's and mention of the theft on Path of Skates.
In Missoula on April 9, a district court filing by J. W. Werner, C. W. Christman and Otto Schmidt seeks to reclaim Land Owner and Sunday quartz lode mining claims, alleging forfeiture for lack of work before 1891. The Water Company case featured expert testimony on irrigation efficiency, with ongoing references to earlier disputes and a notable citizenship ruling for Gret Freed.
Charles Swartz of Big Blackfoot Milling and Frank Vogel joined Assessor J. H. Massey in Missoula to inspect the assessment books and conduct a general review. The visit coincides with a tour of the city including Higgins avenue and Missoula Nursery greenhouses or city store contact.
Missoula reports April C. A. Stillinger of Superior has settled all claims filed at the attachment on his business. He has collected several thousand dollars and is in excellent financial shape.
Among the first men to enter the Thunder Mountain district from this part of the state is W P Mc Cauiley of Hamilton. He has arranged the trip and will depart this week to reach Thunder Mountain by the expected route.
Missoula reports Charles Eichoff survived after being presumed frozen to death in a snowbank near Lolo Hot Springs about a month ago. Friends and authorities confirmed his recovery and condition.
The Way of Boise and Exho intend to remain there for the summer unless they secure a business opportunity. If they succeed they will make the place their home.
Missoula reports WH Baker, long time placer miner and early freighter, died at Clinton. Undertaker Marsh will travel to Clinton to bring the body to Missoula Valley cemetery for burial. Baker, a venerable figure among Montana pioneers, lived alone near Clinton.
Local brief lists numerous visitors and residents in Missoula including W L Clark, A Herbert, IL Jones, Mrs D Sturtevant, Dr Edgar Brooke, William Bryan, Bert Palmer, Mrs William McBride, W E Lindenborn, Don Hayes, Mrs Henry Chambers, Mrs J G Showell, F L Shunk, John R Toole, and several others. It mentions Sheriff Prescott escorts Miss Hodges to an asylum, Fiona Parsons planning a coast trip, property sale by Albert H Tracy, and various assignments, relocations, and staff changes at local businesses and institutions. Updates cover mining, lumber, schooling, and city projects plus a lost gold watch notice.
Missoula on April 9 reports Joseph Cosereau in a Front street saloon became intoxicated and either struck head on a cuspidor or fell, leaving a bad facial bruise. He recovered by morning and Judge Hayes allowed him to leave the city.
Mrs. J. S. Swan dies in Missoula and funeral services will be held at the Catholic church tomorrow morning at 6 o clock with Father Palladino presiding.
Mrs Swan about 20 years old leaves a husband and one child. Mr Swan came down from Philipsburg, his home, yesterday.
The Northern Pacific introduces a May 4 time card with three through trains through Missoula this summer. Two originate from St Paul while the Burlington to Portland now bypasses Helena and consolidates with No 3. Through trains will serve Helena and Butte via different routes with connections at Garrison. The Copper City limited runs Missoula to Hamilton with connections, and north coast limited Nos 1 and 2 will run via Butte with designated arrival times in Missoula.
Saltese mayor Michael Burke visits Missoula to learn the status of the case involving Saltese townsite. Burke plans a short stay to gather information on the dispute and its implications for the town.
Missoula reports Sheriff Prescott has escorted W A King 914 man deemed insane to Warm Springs for treatment. This marks his 25th trip to the facility since taking office and a morning transfer is planned for Misa Hodges.
An enterprising nursery company from the East has donated a number of beautiful rose bushes to the state university in Missoula. The plants will be set out immediately in a prominent circle location and many are expected to bloom this year.
Fred Wilson of St Regis, heir to a mining outfit with large interests, reports ore showing in good shape and a jot of it. He will spend several days in Missoula visiting the city.
Trains were running irregularly again today as the service was in bad shape. The No 11 arrived at noon, and westbound trains are about an hour late due to heavy travel and soft weather in the East.
The Daily Chronicle reports a rumor that Lord Rosebery will travel to South Africa to study the situation and later submit his impressions and advice to King Edward.
Headquarters for the most improved agricultural implements and money saving devices. Spring Tooth Harrows and Farm Wagons showcased for catalogues.
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