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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
16
Local farms in the Blackfoot country and across western valleys adopt the side delivery hay rake, noting its efficiency and reduced labor. The system leaves windrows for a loader to gather, stacking quickly with one worker. Also mentions poor train service, railway complaints, and political club activity in Missoula and Missoula County ahead of elections.
The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company in Missoula announces a new billing method effective August 1. Monthly rentals will shift to a quarterly cycle with payments in advance and a fixed number of calls per quarter. The change aims to simplify charges and reduce patron annoyance while keeping fairness to the company.
Unargea with Profaity Afissuune and others, including Mrs Valevaseer, are charged by Mise Maude Derosier with using profane language. All defendants reside at De Smet. They pleaded not guilty in Missoula city court, case set for Saturday. Visit Missoula Nursery's greenhouses or call city store on Higgins avenue.
Reports of a timetable change spread from Spol Hutte and Helena causing dissatisfaction. The company has heard of complaints and may implement another change before many months. Mail orders should be sent to the Golden Rule in Missoul.
Fire department responded twice to incidents in Missoula. First, an empty coal shed fire at Northern Pacific yards threatened the Missoula Mercantile warehouse but the roof suffered only minor damage. Later, a blaze rekindled in debris of an old shack and was promptly suppressed, preventing further harm.
Incomplete report notes a man struck by a plow point during farm work. The incident affected a worker with a large dependent family, described as a helper at a fraternity or farm setting. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
In Mussoula July, Judge mayor Renfeld Y Relliey trouble today, finding O Reilley not guilty of assault in the third degree. The acting county attorney dropped the second charge and he is released on $300 bonds.
In Missoula on July 31 an inmate named Henry Tewis, held for stealing umbrellas from the Reehive store, escaped from the city jail. He reportedly picked the lock by manipulating several small wires and was missing when officers brought breakfast.
The well known horse trainer James Ryan, longtime head of Bitter Root stock farm, departed for New York last night and may not return to Montana. In Missoula duty 91.0 Wiley, a popular Missoula Mercantile shoe clerk, fell on him during a heavy canvas and was injured.
A civil action has begun in Just 11 against C H Edwards over a $167 loan. M Fawarde and Mr Harris are noted as former Frattgrower Publishing Company members at Missoula. Colby White secured a $3000 building contract for a dwelling near the Miles home by the Missoula Mercantile Warehouse.
Missoula reports Lieutenant Governor Frank G Higgins and County Attorney Charles H Hall are nearing return from California where they have been traveling for their Keally and Co grocers deal.
A 1902 notice from Huson, Montana, dated July 30, 1902, records Napoleon Glande requesting correction of a land claim error in The Standard. The terse filing asserts the author is not the party previously involved and seeks formal adjustment of the matter.
Anissoula resident 3L-T. C. colema and his Spokane friend Mr. Write returned from a lengthy tour of the country. They report a pleasant trip with some favorable outcomes and plan to stay a few days in Missouri while Susy Sit noses about.
Sheriff Prescott and Chief Larson search for a man matching the assault description on a girl in Missoula. Deputies and station agents across the line are alerted, several arrests made, but no match found. The victim regains strength, fingerprint evidence ties to a choking attempt, and a suspect was reported near Garrison. James Baker, distraught father, vows pursuit.
July incidents show Walter Hogan, city treasurer, pursuing delinquent taxpayers who refuse to pay road tax. One man jailed after claiming exemption later paid 810 into city coffers. Officials warn more arrests as nonpayments continue.
Missoula s street commissioner Larson reports efforts to lay shale on NW areas and repair Cedar street where mudholes once stood. A foot or more shale now provides a solid roughroad while dust remains a complaint. The private sprinkling cart serves main streets and Higgins avenue briefly amid push for a city sprinkling ordinance.
In Miles City a man claiming to be La Pointe was arrested on suspicion of robbing a man at Bon fed. Police say the victim recovered the stolen funds and the suspect was ordered released. Garden City Standard bottle beer advertised.
A garbled OCR fragment references a band benefit, a parish, and various church groups. It mentions Hamlington Sctie, Wadler of Re Sarious churchen, and central grounds near a hotel with accords among denominations. The text is unreadable and does not present clear events or names.
Special Hamilton notes visit to West Fork camping outing by Mr and Mrs G Haley. Wallace Grosvenor of North Dakota visits Saxe Creek property with H H Rutledge interest. Sage creek lies in free milling gold country near Indian creek with a stamp mill erected years ago. Grosvenor travels on to Tacoma and Portland after Hamilton visit. Col C M Cratenfield hosted a reception for Bishop L R Brewer of Helena, well received in Sia Ward and Blew.
Maj. J. E. Hostford, superintendent for the new federal building, reports recovery from the Congress Construction Company and plans to resume carload steel shipments. Preparations include forthcoming piping deliveries to Chicago within a few days and updates on placer ground work supervised by Mr. Ward and Mr. Blew’s absence.
From the Washington Pest the disinterment of Jesse James spurs tales of his death by Ford who acted to thwart James. Another story recalls John A. Burbank’s gold watch taken by the James gang during a stagecoach hold up and later returned to Burbank long after the Civil War era.
A veteran New Orleans mariner warns that life aboard a battleship is not a holiday. He describes the brutal force of 1 inch and 1W inch guns, the ear-splitting blasts, and how cotton is stuffed in ears to prevent injury. He notes the dangers for sailors near gun operations and argues naval service tests character rather than offers indulgence.
The article describes engagement bracelets from Sven Surm Gous at First featuring Roman bright finished gold bands that fasten by a spring and require a magic pin to remove. Designs include two small hoops with mounted stones and single hoops for children in gold or silver with topaz turquoise and amethyst.
Hamilton July 3 Special Correspondence Standard reports a $20,000 damage suit filed by Jobe A Hay against James H Cowan of Corvallis. Cowan was cited to appear for deposition July 15 at 10 a m before Ras Walls County clerk J F Cone but refused to attend. The case may proceed with $100 penalties for nonappearance, further vexing Cowan who resides in the community.
From the New York Journal Mise Lily May wedding gown creation in a fashionable uptown establishment. Ivory satin and gauze lawn form the base with pearls and satin flowers. heavy embroidery and rare old Pont lace adorn the bodice and veil. The five yard train, diamond hairpiece, and orange blossom wreath complete the bridal ensemble, valued near $10,000 and largely hand made. The gown will be worn at the St Joseph Roman Catholic ceremony where Miss Oelrichs will wed Peter D Martin of San Francisco. the gown’s creator and family heritage are noted. The dress was made in preparation for the summer in Newport and will be donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art after the ceremony.
The Duchess of Albany, widow of Leopold's heir, spends most time abroad in Germany where her son is a minor sovereign and her daughter Alice is rumored for a favorable foreign match. Despite residence overseas she still draws funds from the British treasury and endures a sequence of personal tragedies and royal duties.
The Duchess of Albany endures a dreary period abroad for family reasons while remaining beloved for her kindness to the poor. Her son, Duke Charles of Saxe-Coburg, is under strict instruction amid tension with Wilhelm over his education as he prepares for future duties. The question lingers whether he will marry an English cousin or a German princess from the many princely houses eager to join Coburg ties.
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