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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1902
Page
10
Western Montana office of the Standard is at 110 West Main Street, Missoula. Telephone number 118 listed for advertising rates furnished on request.
The housecleaning season prompts buyers to consider fresh furniture in the latest styles and best quality. Prices are described as lower than nearby stores and payment terms are offered without extra costs for convenience.
Three specials offer Kitchen Chairs and regular Toe Ones, Rocking Chairs in golden oak or mahogany finish with cobbler seat. Regular price is 3.50 dollars.
Old prospector W C Walker describes a Hamilton to Marble Creek route through Mineral Hill and Owl Creek as the best and cheapest path for freight and supplies to Thunder Mountain. He cites a four mile ferry, strong support from mine owners, and potential for minimal travel in future improvements, with freight costs dropping to a few cents.
The railway reports record shipments of farm machinery to the West as immigrants flood western states. Spring floods of new land settlement boost freight, with nearly 100 new families settling in Bitter Root valley alone and increasing demand for equipment to farm new lands.
In the St Regis district near Saltese Missoula, prospecting on Packer and Silver creeks and along the Regis river gathers pace. Monitor Le Roy and other claims near Saltese show high grade ore with plans for a New York bonded shipment and a large steam plant. De Borgia and Deer Creek projects advance with new management and expanding operations.
Missoula police struggle with a group of young troublemakers who stay out late and disrupt events. The date and location tie to Higgins Avenue and a bakery wagon incident near downtown. Police intervened but the juvenile delinquents fled, prompting calls for action to curb late night prowling and disorder surrounding theaters and gatherings.
The Treble Clef Club of Missoula restructures with new officers Mrs H Knowles as president Mrs B G Murray as vice president Miss Alice Hathaway as secretary and Mrs H C Myere as treasurer A meeting was held Friday with the next on Tuesday to admit several new members Chorus work will resume and the club hopes to bring in leading singers from across the state for outstanding programs.
The wife of a north side man was accused by her husband of craziness for seeking a separation. McGregor was summoned when she fled to a hotel and later returned home, with the ensuing police involvement.
Missoula April W. John Wallace, about 90, one of the state's eldest prospectors, has spent winter at the poor farm. With spring near, he plans to leave for the hills to prospect in the rich district of Doe and hopes to strike it rich. He has prospected in the region for many years and knows the country well.
In Missoula on April 13 residents anticipate several new homes this summer. Senator Worden plans a foundation on Pine Street for a premier east side dwelling. John Noonan will build a handsome Spruce Street house and J R Hinchman and son plan neat east side cottages. Architect Gibson drafts a second story for the State university science hall, with repairs to the burned section concurrent. Local ads note wallpaper at 20 cents per double roll and paint at 14 cents per yard.
Foreman H G Kane of Deer Creek Mining near De Borvia passes through Missoula for Madison Wisconsin. He will stay several weeks and return at the end of May to resume work. He says the property looks good and a great clean up is expected this season. Starting May 1 two shifts will employ about 75 men.
Rash of New Settlers reported in Missoula on April 13 as freight business on the Northern Pacific taxes the mechanical department for power. The text notes ongoing trouble and its impact on operations over the past weeks.
The remains of W. Cronberg arrived from Butte and were taken to Missoula cemetery for burial. Funeral services were by Rev. C. B. K. Weed of the Episcopal church. He leaves a widow and son in Missoula, age 68, died from pneumonia after an attack.
Meals served hot at the European Card of Thanks Missoula April 13 to friends whose acts and attentions lightened our sorrow in the death of husband and father J S Leiser expressed by Mrs Fan Lesier and Isaac Leiser.
The Blanche Walsh company departs for eastern towns in the state after a very successful engagement in Missoula last night. Miss Walsh’s condition shows some improvement from recent injuries and she has many admirers hoping for a swift recovery. Home-cured hams and bacon advertised by Daily's.
The Missoula Copper Mining Company and partners in the St Regis district reap growing prospects as mines in Copper Mines near Missoula and the Little range attract heavy investor interest. Local officials and investors Larson Greenough A E Larson Walace back projects, with mines like Snowstorm and Missoula gaining value. stock rises to 20 cents, aiming for $1 as crosscuts reach the big vein by August.
In Missoula on April 13 Uncle David Meiklejohn a deputy U S marshal recounted an East Montana arrest phase. He described tracking a Wyoming wanted man to Livingston where a tense standoff ended with Meiklejohn drawing his sun revolver and securing the suspect with two witnesses.
Twenty dollars reward offered for information leading to the detection of the party who broke the leg of a horse on Sunday evening April 6 at Troy Steam Laundry in Missoula.
George Wilcox played a joke on his brother Warren in Missoula on April 13. The prank escalated to summon the full police force and sheriff to a Hammond Street suite where the Wilcoxes reside.
Residents Wilcox returned home to find a silverware drawer missing from their room. A man, seeing an easy entry, pulled the drawer on the fire escape, but the theft was stopped when they noticed the break in and alerted police. Sheriff Stoan responded to the scene and found the drawer contents valued at 20.
Missoula April 13 Monday evening will witness a grand ball for railway workers at the new station. Two orchestras will provide music. Reception committee comprises railway leaders. Lunch will feature an elaborate menu. Workmen bustle to ready halls as artists finish exterior work. Grand march leadership undecided. Refreshments in lunch counter. Moving of offices and tracks to be connected soon.
Gouehnor visits from Livingston. European hotel adds a hotel guest bus line. A. J. Salaburn locates the Gladstone quartz claim. Joseph Flest sails for Alaska seeking gold. Mrs. F L Fiest Jr visits White Sulphur Springs. Covenant lodge I C O F member John Barkin remains in town. William Fulford resigns as night nurse at Sisters' hospital. Jacob Rehder sells 20 acres near town for 1000 to R M Cobhan Co. Lou Wardt ill at North Second Street. Harry Wesley travels to Great Falls for two weeks. Mrs. Kelley visits Grantsdale. D W Hughes from A C M lumber office at Hampton visits Blanche Walsh in Janice Meredith. Engineer Joe Martin and Conductor George Lesher in town. Work train engine repair and a month of work at Thompson remain. Turkish baths Rankin Barber shop.
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