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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1902
Page
14
The Western Montana office of the Standard is at 110 West Main street Mie Boule. Telephone No. 118 Advertising rates furnished on application.
Missoula city council met in regular session with several items. A fire trap barn at Main and Pattee was referred to a committee for investigation, the jail condition was noted, and back door of the fire station to admit a new engine was to be fixed. The hose bill from ex Chief Walling caused debate and was rejected after confusion over ownership and payment. Other actions included sidewalk extension for W H Yeneck, steam heating pipes for a local association, tax levies for 1908, and small fund transfers.
The fair committee outlines races and purses for Missoula events from October 1 to October 3. Dates include 24 pace $300, 2:40 trot $250, derby events, and multiple dashes with purses ranging from $100 to $400. Horse owners from Montana and beyond are expected to attend.
Elmer Kd Hershey retiring land office register says government will issue him a title on land as different from the Ryman case as possible. Ryman filed years ago but did not win. If successful, Hershey predicts the land will yield the richest homestead in years in this state.
FE C Martin files in county clerk’s office to foreclose a mortgage securing a $1 200 note by R D Terry and wife dated Jan 2 1901 to H W Morris for two years with no payments. He claims he paid $72 land taxes and seeks court return of taxes plus $150 attorney fees.
The Missoula fair association is urged to add a balloon ascension to the week’s events. East fairs feature the display and locals would likely enjoy the sight. A previous ascent has not occurred in several years and this fall could boost attendance.
Missoula reports the Rocky Mountain division tests a new trapdoor on vestibuled tourist sleepers to assess safety and practicality. If favorable, the mechanism may be adopted across the road.
Word from Missoula reports a geological party led by Professor Rowe of the university camping at Drummond Sunday. The expedition has been traveling through the state and is expected to pass Missoula by Wednesday or Thursday, continuing onward toward the city.
George H. Keep recently back from Saltese reports highly favorable views of the district’s prospects. He speaks in glowing terms about development and opportunities for the area in the near future.
Mr Keep notes several productive mines from Saltese to De Borgia rich in silver lead gold and copper. The favored mine shows up well and dividends are predicted soon. First quality fishing rods half price at McBride's.
Lee Kohn 42, a jeweler and Odd Fellow, died early Monday from Brights disease at his East Front Street home after a Sunday illness. Funeral from the residence Wednesday at 2 PM, with lodge members to meet at the hall at 1:30 PM to attend.
Missoula Aug 4 Mr and Mrs Lilson of this city spent Sunday fishing in the Rattlesnake district. Mrs Lilson tried to show her husband the trick with a trout and slipped from a boulder into the water but recovered and resumed fishing. She quickly pulled a good sized trout then caught another.
Casey a paper hanger from Butte renounces his earlier name Culverson and claims Hunter did not steal Culversons gold watch and 210 dollars. Hunter was found and jailed briefly then released when Culverson stated the matter, with only 125 dollars recovered and the watch in Hunter’s possession.
In Missoula on August 4 F M Kronkrite known as Dad Kronkrite drove out for a fishing trip with rubber boots and gear. By 11:25 p m he had not returned and searching parties may be sent if he does not come back soon. The horse and buggy could have spooked and thrown him making a field search urgent.
Missoula Chief of Police Larson executes aggressive dog control reducing street canines. A wagon load of unwanted dogs was taken to the city dump outside limits where they were killed.
Missoula reports the current jail is a damp uninviting dungeon with a concrete floor. The janitor began scrubbing Saturday and water two inches deep needed all day to remove. City ownership of new property prompts consideration of erecting a new jail.
Frank Turk a conductor of the Northern Pacific work train is confined at home in Missoula with illness. He is not believed seriously ill and will miss several days of work. He was in charge at Bearmouth.
D Hunsaker known as The Man From Medicine Tree was captured at his Ravalli county ranch after a year of pursuing cattle killings for Bitter Root stock farm. He faced a preliminary hearing in Hamilton, pleaded not guilty, and was bound over on $5,000 bond.
In Justice Hayes court on August 4, Attorneys Draffen and Mulroney argued motions and demurrers in the case of Constable Smith against Sheriff Prescott over the attachment of the Missoula Cigar & Tobacco company store. The motion to strike the demurrer was overruled and a second demurrer remains under consideration.
A special train of eight cars carried about 250 soldiers from Fort Gardiner and Yellowstone park through Missoula at dawn for Portland. They will soon sail to the Philippine Islands. It is believed that on Wednesday company D at Fort Harrison will be ordered to Fort Keogh.
Not largely attended, Missoula August 4, as many committeemen are away on summer vacations. A further meeting will be called at a later date.
John G. Everett, a bridge carpenter for the Northern Pacific, was picked up in Missoula yesterday and examined for insanity by Drs. Buckley and Pixley. He was ordered committed to the asylum after the noon examination.
Missoula August 4 The fire department was dispatched to a burning shed about a mile and a half from town today. The structure was set ablaze but no loss occurred as the department rendered no service.
Frank Whitman a brakeman caught with a quantity of silverware believed stolen did not appear in court. He has retained Joyce and Mulroney as his attorneys.
Missoula reports Fred Hollenbeck five year old son of Mrs. H C Hollenbeck of Park addition fell from a horse while riding yesterday. He broke the arm above the elbow. Dr Minshall dressed the injury and the boy is apparently without pain.
Missoula August 4 reports say not everyone in the area felt the earthquake shock though several machines were affected. The brief note records minor disruption and no injuries in the region.
Orrin Sipes was tried before Justice Houtchens after Mrs. Rose Clark and her brother accused him of threatening bodily harm. The judge warned him to stay away from the Pickens home and discharged him. The case stirred questions about motive and influence of a brother.
Frank Chattin returns from Lothrop where he worked on the residence for Superintendent McConnell built by Contractor Graham. The house is finished and will be moved into shortly with nearby water works to be completed within days. McConnell travels from Lothrop and will depart for Butte to move his family to the new home.
Missoula reports Mrs Henry Duncheon, a Western Montana longtime resident, came home Sunday from a lengthy East trip. It was her first trip away in years and she enjoyed seeing relatives and old friends before resuming farm duties near the post office.
Bruce Wells, formerly with the Missoula printing office, returned to Hamilton from a short visit with his mother and friends. He reports the valley hay crop as immense and the grain crop likely to surpass previous records based on current indicators.
Major Duncan of South Missoula protests roaming stray stock harming his property. He reports stray horses and cows trampling gardens and breaking fences as they wander through Ave 4 area.
Burr Fisher head of the Golden Rule store in Bozeman and his son Daniel Fisher of Red Lodge are visiting Missoula with wife and Daniel's family. They plan a few days of sightseeing and time with William P. Fisher's family.
Mechanical engineer Goodman headquarters at St. Paul was in Missoula yesterday retreating from a Westward inspection tour and now making his return.
Visit Missoula Nursery's greenhouses or call the city store on Higgins Avenue for details about tours and hours.
E W Walling travels to Spokane on business. Emil Turk visits Lolo hot springs for vacation. Miss Susie Schander returns from coast cities. J C Fairchild Northern Pacific tax agent visits Missoula. E A Winstanley and son back from Eastern Montana. Harry Parsons plans Missoula home and law practice. Frank Farley from Garrison stays a couple days. N D Warner returns from Lothrop after a long contract. George Dalgliesh leaves Drummond seeking work elsewhere. Thomas J Egan from Patte canyon reports timber cleared and upcoming hay crop.
Crowds in neighboring townships protest police acts closing nun run schools. A bell rang as sisters refused entry. police broke walls to reach the buildings, and the sisters departed through the front doors amid cheering supporters.
London August 5 The house of commons sat to 3 am passing estimates in the millions by the familiar end of the session, but without the usual gala closure. Protracted debates on the education bill may force another Monday sitting instead of adjourning.
Regatta week begins at Cowes with King Edward aboard the Victoria and Albert enjoying the convalescence as regatta favorites gather. Meteor II and Navahoe scratched from the over 79 feet race to avoid exclusion from later events, while Subarita sails alone. The king watched a bright, brisk racing day with global participants and notable guests including Americans and European royals.
Washington August 4 Minister Wu ing Fang and several legation members will travel to New York to meet Prince Chen and his party. The China mission to the coronation of King Edward is due to arrive from Cherbourg next Saturday. The ministers will plan an entertainment program during their brief East visit before the prince sails from Vancouver to China on August 18.
The Daily Mail correspondent from The Hague reports it is hard to refute the Dutch view that Boer leaders seek to subvert British rule in South Africa. General Lucius Meyer has arrived from London and plans to meet Mr Kruger, while other Boer leaders gather in The Hague and the rumor of collecting funds for Boer widows is viewed skeptically.
Ole Garrett, bookkeeper for Central Lumber in Caldwell, was accidentally killed near Ketchum while with his wife on a mountain outing. While crossing a stream, Mrs. Garrett handed him a shotgun and both barrels discharged, blowing away his right arm. he bled to death.
Springfield reports the death of Lawrence H. Hamilton of consumption in Phoenix, Ariz. The notice notes Hamilton, a Springfield resident, died away from home and details are sparse as to his life and death circumstances.
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