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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1902
Page
12
The Western Montana office of the standard is at 110 West Main Street Mis corla. Telephone No. 118 Advertising rates furnished on application.
Eugene C. Ketcham known as J. E. Wilson, 45, was killed at the Missoula Light and Power Bonner plant when he touched dynamo brushes and a binding post while oiling the machine. The plant ran all night. coroner and inquest ruled death from contact with live electrical parts. no one blamed.
The contract for erecting the new school building in the Park addition was awarded to G. B. Storer for $650. Several bids were submitted, with the highest at $940. The notice also mentions an order for Garden City Standard bottle beer, described as the best on earth.
Missoula reports a son born this morning to Rev and Mrs Walter Hays. The minister receives many congratulations from friends and congregation after the birth.
Missoula on August 1 reports an important democratic club meeting at the courthouse Monday night. Democrats are urged to attend and bring a Republican. Readers may visit Missoula Nursery greenhouses or call city store on Higgins avenue for details.
Promoters in Missoula held a largely attended meeting at Stoddard and Ross to plan the coming fair. Citizens urged live stock displays and state entries, with races a key feature discussed and expected to be a major attraction during the week.
Orrin Sipes remains jailed after allegedly threatening Mrs. Rol Clark with bodily harm. The case centers on a court appearance and potential charges related to the defiant warning. Local authorities said the incident prompted an immediate detention pending further action.
Orrin Sipes remains in the Missoula county jail after his arrest at the urging of Mrs. Roe Clark and Dimly wickins who accuse him of threats to harm them unless bonds are posted. Clark believes he may be insane while Sipes says he loves the woman and would lose his life if separated. Bail set at 100 dollars, unpaid. The husband Clark and Sipes had prior trouble when Clark whipped Sipes after catching him kissing Clark’s wife.
Andrew Flaig and other locators hold the Bluejays lode mining claim on Rock Creek with George Cox and others listed as locators. Deed from Sheriff Prescott to Samuel Vadner covers the Schilling block on Front Street for 9440 dollars, with P M Reilly & Co. grocers involved.
Under Sheriff Sloan brought before Edith Baker a married man for identification as the man who assaulted her the previous week. The girl recalled seeing him previously but not that evening. The arrest, described as highly surprising, follows reports of his prior inappropriate conduct with young girls. he was released.
Missoula Aug. 1. Daniel Arms the newly appointed register of the Missoula land office took charge today, Mr. Hershey retiring. Friends hope the success of Hershey’s administration continues. Hershey left the office confident his work was well done and praised as an excellent officer.
Missoula church notices list Sunday services in multiple congregations. Churches include Congregational South Missoula Presbyterian Baptist First Church of Christ Scientist Scandinavian Methodist German Lutheran Christian Episcopal with varied service times and Sunday schools.
Rose Bennett, twice committed to Warm Springs and once jailed for alleged murder, was ordered sent again to the state asylum by Judge Webster and doctors Tremblay and Mills. Officials said she is stable off alcohol but dangerously insane when drinking. She will be moved tomorrow and had requested penitentiary placement at the examination.
Judge Durfee and his young daughter arrived in Missoula on Thursday and will stay several days before returning home.
Filed for record in Missoula on August 1. Documents list quartz locations Wisconsin Katie Bonnie and Dorchester mining claims in the St. Regis district. County clerk and recorder records notes these mining interests as filed.
In Missoula on August 1 young baseball players push for a juvenile league. Several city clubs are forming plans and may elect Master Campbell son of Hugh Campbell as league president, seen as an able leader by the boys.
J M Dixon on behalf of John Lynch filed a petition in district court seeking an injunction to stop Special Agent Chadwick of the Interior Department or Receiver Winston of the land office from selling timber already secured by the government and advertised for sale in August.
Fred Johnson and Max Rehder were arrested after allegedly breaking down trees in M F Rutherford's yard during a South Missoula chase for home. Special Officer Logan pursued them on horseback. prosecutors dropped the case as it was their first offense. Also an advertisement notes half price fishing rods at McBride's.
Missoula Aug L Nels Thompson the well known section foreman who with his family has been visiting at Victor for several months passed through Missoula today for De Smet They formerly resided at De Smet and Mr Thompson has been reinstated as section foreman with headquarters at that place.
Lou Lyons, visiting Missoula from Spokane, is set to leave for Great Falls soon where he has a promising position and handsome salary awaiting him. Friends here are glad to see him back and wish him success.
Missoula August 1 report says local labor union did not decide at its last meeting whether to form a labor party and enter politics this fall. Decision expected after state organization’s announcement in coming weeks.
Captain Hover, at Fort Missoula, expects by Sunday three coast companies to garrison the post. Two companies of the 24th, the regimental band, and Colonel McGibbons are to pass through for Fort Harrison.
Missoula report says musician Royal Brian Owen travels to Spokane to marry a city’s fairest lady. He is expected to return by mid month.
John H. Simpson an abstractor from Helena is in Missoula and plans to petition Judge Webster before Monday for a deed to the back portion of the Hammond block.
Missoula residents gathered for a school meeting on August 11 to discuss proposed updates and budget priorities. Attendees debated curriculum changes, facility needs, and potential levy measures to support public education.
Missoula notes list residents and visitors including W. D. McLaren from Eddy A. Herbert from Florence George Dougherty and T. Payne in Missoula Dr J B Denayer Stevensville N and J Glaude from Huson Charles Blair from Butte Miss Hattie Smith headed to Butte J W Bergman Bert D Autremont Hurlbut and others visiting hot springs and nearby towns. Local officials and professionals like J L Hart Libby W A Mentrum and D J Tallant are noted, with several trips to Lolo hot springs Ellensburg Oregon and Chicago mentioned.
A judge remarks that people rarely act without motive and acknowledges extenuating circumstances may apply. The exchange highlights how intent influences judgments and moral accounting.
Shenandoah August 1 reports an uneventful day as troops fortify camps and residents express sympathy for Joseph Beddall who died from riot injuries. On his deathbed he denied carrying ammunition to Deputy Sheriff Thomas Beddall. Inquest opens with four witnesses, further testimony scheduled.
Spokane dispatch notes Oregon Railway and Navigation President Mohler plans to attend a farmers and railway presidents meeting next Tuesday at Colfax to discuss grain rates. Great Northern President Hill expected in Colfax by weekend, with Mellen and Mahler also involved in related travels. Wheat growers urge rate cuts from 4.25 to 3.33 or 4.0 per ton amid harvest.
Special Dispatch reports Cascade County July receipts totaling 12 225 88 with disbursements of 26 549 77 and opening cash balance 217 757 51. District school fund on hand 0 345 44, month receipts 23 14, disbursements 5 218 68, ending balance 55 14 40. General taxes receipts include 292 in taxes 108 licenses 622 clerk fees 324 redemption 66 justices 322 public administrator 30 auditor 134 inheritance tax.
Fred Cook, a prospector, was attacked by thieves between Haines Mission and Mush Creek, losing $2,000. He wandered the woods in a half starved condition with a skull fracture and no clear memory of the encounter. An examination showed a blunt instrument had struck him.
Libby August 1 H E Dickerman master carpenter and C W Pitfield general roadmaster for the Kalispell division of the Great Northern were struck by a light engine at Kootenai Falls eleven miles west of Libby. Dickerman was seriously injured Pitfield unhurt They rode a gasoline velocipede during a tour of inspection and were survivors rushed to Kalispell for treatment The velocipede was wrecked and the cause of their survival remains a mystery
In Missoula on August 1 the sash and door department of the Big Blackfoot Milling company honored retiring superintendent Mr. Clynick with an elegant silver service. J. C. Shevelier presented the keepsake and Mr. Clynick thanked the men. He has served fifteen years with the department and they regret his resignation.
Finance committee of the Business Men's association reports the three days of July Fourth festivities in Helena cost 2900 dollars. All debts contracted for the entertainment have been paid. Former Alderman Henry Fisher chaired the committee.
Great Falls reports President James J. Hill of the Great Northern and President Charles S. Mellen of the Northern Pacific traveling in a special train through Havre. They proceed to Washington to confer with grain growers on freight rates.
The funeral will be at 2 o clock Sunday at 315 State street family residence Rabbi M Silverman will conduct services Rev Leslie W Sprague to deliver the eulogy Interment follows at the Jewish cemetery Pallbearers are M Reinig FE J Zimmer L Marks S C Ashby sr M Silverman and John C Curtin
Oyster Bay August 1 unrest among the Mayflower crew has led to several desertions. President Roosevelt learned of the trouble days ago and now plans a personal investigation to remedy the situation if possible.
Deputy Quartermaster General George F. Pond approves fiscal year supplies for Fort Assinniboine. Edward Cameron of Helena to deliver 950000 pounds oats, A G Stanton Chinook 800000 pounds hay, Stewart Garter Big Sandy 40 pounds baled hay, Robert Corcoran Box Elder 126000 pounds loose hay, David Cowan Box Elder 700000 pounds loose hay, Joseph Gussenhoven Havre 810000 pounds baled hay, C D Howell Havre 3000 pounds bran.
William J. Bryan and his daughter Ruth arrived in New York from New Haven and left for Burlington New Jersey. He plans to speak tomorrow at Mountain Lake Park Maryland.
Cripple Creek Colorado reports the seventh biennial convention of the Woolmen of the World and the Women of Woodcraft auxiliary of the Pa- group, gathering delegates and planning activities for the global textile and craft organizations.
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