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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1900
Page
10
Peterson faces a second trial this week after the initial case ended without a verdict. The proceedings focus on allegations surrounding Peterson and potential additional charges stemming from the same incident.
The second Peterson trial in Ravalli county will draw Western Montana attention. He was found guilty on the first trial for the St Marys mountain killing of his partner, a verdict contested due to alleged irregularities now to be reviewed. Myrtle Leach faces trial for grafting in bad lands, seen as a major effort to curb a widespread grafting system and maintain order.
In Missoula on August 5 Con ductor Ike Harpster found a dead sea gull in the caboose of a freight train near Clark's Fork. The bird measured five feet from tip to tip and was described as a splendid specimen. Weather spoiled it before mounting. It is believed the bird flew into the caboose and collided with the interior, killing it instantly.
Missoula reporting that manager Deffebach returned from Philipsburg where a three man crew is installing a new exchange. It will be operational in about 10 days and will be housed in the Harry Williams building with new boards and restored first class service for Philipsburg and Granite residents.
Missoula residents receive word from soldiers in the Philippines expressing satisfaction with General MacArthur. The troops say the new command has made hard duties feel like pleasure, and they dread returning to the United States less.
A Missoula letter reports Geoge B Wilds and his son are settled in Wickeliffe Sky and pleased with a new occupation. The writer notes strong business prospects and unusually large crops in the area this year.
Colonel Yo Marshall and W. G. Rantt returned from Butte after a several day trip. It is understood a large mining deal is in the works but details will not be made public for press.
J M Po Wikd, owner of Wild Hot Springs in Bitter Root valley, filed final proof with the local land office at Missoula. George Lord filed a protest claiming the lands are used for trade and business. A hearing will be scheduled soon regarding Mastin P's homestead proof.
Bright and Jessie A Bright each receive allotments on 16 acres. Northern Pacific Railway permits Peter M Jeffries to file on 160 acres near Quarta, land the company claims under the July 1 389s act. Deering Binders at J W Wilsons.
Aug 4 hospital notes list William Sweney leaving for a Saltese outing with Hugo J. Hammond as night nurse and George Lord from Wallace directing the night shift. Fever patient George Parent rests easier. Typhoid case Glen Togier admitted. four weeks more for William Graham. William Dryden undergone recent operation with transient hemorrhages. W. J. Ball discharged. Editor Molinelli improving and leaving for St. Regis trip. Charles Buck recovering from a broken leg and likely to move soon.
The North Montana Mission of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened its eighth annual meeting in Neihart with Bishop C H Fowler presiding. Business roles were set, revival meetings held, and plans announced for next year including a selection of Choteau as the site for the next annual gathering and a lecture on Abraham Lincoln.
In Missoula on August 5 the funeral for H. J. Bradley was held at Hayes & Marsh chapel and attended by many. Knights of Pythias and Carpenters' union members accompanied the body to Valley Cemetery for the burial rite. W. F. Rose’s funeral was held at the Rattlesnake home and Methodist church with Rev. J. J. McAllister presiding, followed by interment amid numerous floral offerings.
Aug 5 Missoula reports Will P. Fisher of the Golden Rule store bought the Saguin house on the south side near J H Inch. Fisher family to move by Sept 1. current Fisher home to be taken by Professor Westcott. Gannon house likely to be taken by T J Farrell and family from Dickinson ND as they seek a location and two Farrell sons to enter the state university. Mrs Farrell to stay in Missoula assisting. Farrell, a longtime resident, praises Missoula with D R Beck as his friend in town.
The Missoula item reports T A Price's horse and buggy in Florence ran away this morning causing heavy damage to harness and vehicle. Mrs Price was in the buggy as the horse reared on a bridge recently. Separately Cobbin Dinsmore expanded Orchard Homes with 240 acres added, now platted into five and ten acre tracts for sale in Missoula Montana.
Robert Johnson, contractor with the Northern Pacific bridge department, visits Missoula from the Marysville branch with a large crew filling eight bridges. Three fills completed, five remaining likely unfinished if winter comes early. He plans to return to the site Tuesday afternoon. Singer machine office, 1441 W. Main.
Great Falls August 5 The Lewistown Argus will start publishing semi weekly editions on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning tomorrow and continuing until the end of the political campaign.
Qwen Kelley will run the delivery wagon for Brin ger Campbell during Gus Nelsons absence. Nelson leaves Missoula Wednesday for a vacation by Illinois and New York, with a possible Washington visit to the president. Lolo Hot Springs is praised as a pleasant resort with reasonable rates.
Dr Beck spent a week in the Bitter Root valley on business. Ringling Bros advertising car No 2 is expected in Missoula Tuesday. Mrs Mary Kirlin of Butters visits sister Mrs Jessie Porter of South Missoula. Bo Peppard from Lothrop visits relatives in the city. The city council plans its regular monthly meeting Monday evening in the city hall. One drunk was arrested Saturday night and will have a hearing Monday morning. Streets have improved under a force of workers. No moochers seen lately as officers cleared the issue. Fred Pearson left Sunday for unknown destination.
Charles Murphy, a youth at Bonner, reported a missing watch and chain from his room at the Margaret hotel last week. Two men were arrested and released on bonds. their cases are set for a justice court appearance this week.
Aug 5 Missoula report notes Charles Clark returns to ranges and Joe Clark leaves by train for home. Wright remains jailed on an assault charge and is suspected of knowing case details. Officers continue investigation seeking leads to identify the criminal.
Missoula Montana August 5 members of the Red and Gun club held a live-bird shoot at the South Missoula range. The event featured sweepstakes at blue rocks with Fred Snider of Wallace as guest participant. Snider will return to Wallace but plans to visit Missoula again Wednesday for a week.
Special agent Colonel Reece of the Indian department is at the Jocko agency on the Flathead reservation. He will remain there for some time while investigating matters raised by Indian leaders and others. The charges are not publicly disclosed at this time.
Missoula reports W B Parsons gravely ill at home on South Side with son and daughter in the East telegraphing for arrival by Tuesday or Wednesday. P M Reilly and Co grocers note area items. Judge Woody leaves for Hamilton for Ravalli county court opening Monday. Cobban and Dinsmore grievances with Western Montana labor groups settled.
Congressman Hitt recounts a Missouri Senate clash between Benton and Green. Green, praised for genius and charm, stayed at the National hotel. women urged him toward church. When pressed about divine worship, Green responded he had attended.
A Missouri senator attends an Episcopal church after walking up the avenue and entering a left-hand side church. He quips that services focused more on journal reading than debate, prompting onlookers to question his church choice.
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