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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1905
Page
10
A fragment from Western Montana News notes the Western Montana office of the federal agency at 134 Hig Street and provides an implied telephone contact. The readable portion indicates an administrative office location and a point of contact.
Missoula reports a 16 year old girl Georgia Anna White daughter of Mr and Mrs George H White walked into a shallow river and drowned her act deemed deliberate and possibly insane after an argument with her mother. Coroner Marat said no inquest. Funeral at Lucy undertaking chapel with interment in Valley cemetery.
Missoula August 7 Major J J Rdnards of Forsyth formerly Indian agent of the Crow reservation and later special land agent of the government passed through Missoula today with his wife and family on his return home from a trip to Portland and other coast points
Mr Edwards, not a government employee, spoke favorably of a journey with old friend Daniel Arne, registered at the Missouri land office, to attend the Cob in case. He claimed the trip benefited him and his supporters, with plans to return to Montara.
Tense trouble among the colored population last night led to a public airing of family affairs in Judge Maye court today. A colored woman accuses a Dutcher knife attack, while both sides deny their roles. further investigations will determine arrests. Dr. Witlard involved.
Soldiers from the Fort Missoula detachment continued their march toward Raval. Reportedly in splendid condition, the column passed through the city with no detachments taken. An officer labeled a local figure Lieutenant Calvert as envoy extraordinary. The unit is expected to camp tonight near the Raval area while maintaining steady marching pace.
Missoula club considers a three game series with Kalispell. Fred Smith, replying for Missoula, says the team will travel if expenses are guaranteed. A favorable arrangement could send the Missoula players, including notable locals, to Kalispell by August, with plans to depart in time for the trip.
August 2 Buited To Day Minsouie reports arrangements completed for the burial of Jd Downhour. The elderly man who led here yesterday at Sisters hospital. Services set for tomorrow afternoon at Marsh undertaking chapel. Masons to conduct the rites. Downhour was a member. Relatives including two daughters in the city will attend. wife to remain at home with daughter in Ovando.
A contested Aug court session sentenced four hoboes after a brief hearing. Each plead guilty to vagrancy and minor public offenses, with fines averaging modest sums and recognizance codes issued. Local Standard Office filed the standard records, noting small restitution items like calling cards and plates valued at about $1.50.
Montana's nineteenth session of the Methodist Episcopal conference meets August 1–21 at Dillon's Methodist church. Bishop Moore presides with a full program of sermons, anniversaries, devotions, mission work, and addresses by church leaders and educators.
Missoula city fathers clashed over a gambling ban and police chief authority while approving park ground purchase near the railway, a long street lighting contract, a cement walk around the Mercantile building, and a new drinking fountain as aldermen debated budgets and ordinances.
Train service remains largely regular with trains moving and on time. Strikers claim new operators are incompetent and unable to handle business. Railway headquarters report no change in the situation and train 18 miles from satisfactory service. Officials say the strike is practically at an end.
Missoula Aug 7 Tomorrow evening during the regular Elks meeting the Missoula lodge will select delegates to the upcoming state convention. The lodge plans to charter a special car to Anaconda Copper City and aims to maximize representation with as many delegates as possible. Dr R Gwinn oculist and aurist is mentioned in connection with the gathering.
Helena solicitor for Rocky Mountain Bell reports plan to extend the telephone network through Bitter Root Vale reaching Hamilton Corvallis Victor Florence and nearby rural districts Fork Three Mile and west coins. Business lines priced at 2.50 per month and private residences at 1.00 per month. Missoula underground construction underway with a large crew to finish soon and then Hamilton exchange to be added along with others.
In Tow Angeles Cal a recently deceased individual leaves an estate of 200000 dollars to be shared among two brothers and a niece residing in Little Falls. The will directs equal division among the three heirs with probate plans pending in local courts.
A London Globe report describes a incident at Helgrade university where a professor observed boys buying cakes in a playground. He considered a bite or two would be harmless and bought one, only to discover a hidden paper with an answer to an exam question, which he had to reveal.
Louis J. Battersby, newly secured as YMCA physical director in Missoula, writes to Secretary Flanagan outlining plans for young men’s training. He emphasizes a system of all around physical, mental and moral development through gymnasium work, individual exercise, physical exams, and strength tests, with a full program to begin after his arrival around September 1.
The Welsh church of Butte plans its annual picnic at Gregson tomorrow with a 9 50 a m train departure. A E Graeter of Dillon, once part of Idaho territory Montana resident, arrives to enter the Algeria temple with the Shrinkers this evening. Graeter, a former Bannack miner, now co owner of Graeter Electric in Dillon. Police report seven suspects for larceny and arrests include Dee tetive MeTnernes Thomas Na nn W Tanahan Byron Jones Nore us Johnson Mary Anderson and George Nadeau. James Branman is held as a witness.
A fragment discusses the demanding qualifications for a department store buyer. It emphasizes knowledge of goods and pricing, familiarity with underwear department details, confidence to spend large sums, and the ability to navigate markets without overbuying, framing experience as essential to success.
Gaudens Batachi a well known Butte saloon man shot himself and then severed his throat at his home No 737 South Main He bled severely and died minutes later Coroner and detectives investigated His suicide occurred after a note in which he spoke of doing away with himself He was a former theater proprietor and friend to many He leaves a wife three children and two brothers in Tacoma Funeral plans not yet announced.
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