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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
12
The Western Montana office of the standard is at 110 West Main street Mis soula. Telephone No 118 Advertising rates furnished on application.
Missoula reports detailing the Bozeman district of the Montana M. K. conference show reduced debt across parsonages, new church properties in Sidney and Billings, and new parsonages at Bridger and Three Forks. Epworth leagues thrive with multiple age groups, Sunday schools expand, and revival efforts seek additional support.
John Savei a lumberman at McKeen and McQuarrie’s mill Nine Mile was crushed when a log slipped. He died at Missoula hospital after being brought in by Coeur d Alene train. Savei said he belonged to the Red Cloud tribe of Redmen Brainerd Minn and wished the local lodge to conduct his funeral.
Missoula August report notes a South Missoula project to build a large hotel with over 100 rooms and an extensive lawn area. Local lore says a Missoula man will finance the venture, aiming to attract hundreds more visitors each summer.
Fire at Bonita Missoula Aug 5 destroyed the hotel and saloon of William Leveque. The blaze started from a kitchen flue and burned unchecked due to absent fire apparatus. Loss estimated at 1200 dollars with full insurance through Winstanley's agency.
Missoula dispatch reports Sheriff C R Prescott escorted Mrs Louise Taylor of Plains to the Warm Springs asylum, where her commitment was ordered yesterday.
The Charlies Nason and George Reynolds of Florence argued their homestead entry dispute in a July 27 hearing that was continued to today with several witnesses present as J. M. Evans supervises the case.
Interest of Mr Reynolds and C B Calkins of Stevensville and Robert Fisher for Mr Nason. Each alleges prior settlement on the land. The case not finished this afternoon and will be concluded in the morning. A hearing ordered for Oct 2 in conflicting cases of Lewis BE Baldwine, John A Dixon, Frank Carrier and H Patrick.
A. A. Mills, at St. Regis, was seriously injured while drinking water when his revolver slipped from its holster and fired. The bullet struck his right breast and passed through his body near the shoulder blade, with risks of nonrecovery reported.
Word reaches Missoula that the championship fisherman in the Darbee camp is warming. Mr McLunkin led with the largest catch up to yesterday, Rev Walter Hays placed second, Darbee third. Rev Mr MeJunkin, the current champion, lives in Anaconda and once served at the Missoula Presbyterian church.
President Mellen and an official party arrived in Missoula on a special train from Anaconda at 8 p.m. They included General Manager Pearce General Counsel Bloom W G Cooper and other company officers. A Great Western private car followed the train. The group planned to tie up for the night at Evaro and travel only by daylight. Conductor Reimers led the trip with Joe Brunker in the cab.
Funeral services for Mrs Christie Cyr called Grand ma Cyr were held at St Francis Xavier Church in Missoula. Father Palladino officiated as a large crowd attended the service reflecting the high respect for her. Floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The services were especially touching.
County records show filing of a deed by Frank Fichault and Samuel Seldenfeld to Blue Wing Mining Co for the Sam Jode mining claim on Packer Creek near St Re gis with $1 consideration. Quartz lode location by Frank Fichault et al for Sam claim in St Peet district. Deed by F W Kent transferring two sections to the United States. Declaratory statement for Copper King lode near Plains by Fred McCully et al. Water right by B F Donally of Quartz for 300 inches on Nellie Creek.
Missoula reports architect A J Gibson leaves for Stevensville to assist South Methodist training school contractors and managers in resuming suspended work, with building materials on site and arrangements expected to restart soon. Prize beef noted at Union Market. Rutherford and Collar return from Sand Point after upgrading the electric plant by adding a missing switchboard. Dr R Gwinn reports Oscar Boenhart is giving two cigars for twins born today, both girls, with well wishes.
Hamilton Aug 8 The Daly stock farm young trotters are loaded on two palace cars to travel east for exhibition before selling. Locals include W R Burroughs visiting Corvallis, Shappee and Walden in Seattle real estate, and talk of a Stevensville bank opening. Also notes on visits by Miss Totman party, Anna Beckwith, Judge Woody, CC Jackman party, Ravalli guests, and Standard subscription premiums.
The Northern Pacific plans an overland time board likely next week with slight changes at Missoula. No. 1 arrives 11:00 p.m. instead of 11:35, No. 2 reaches 6:35 p.m. from 6:50, No. 3 stays at 3:40 p.m., and No. 4 arrives 8:40 a.m. ten minutes earlier.
Missoula August report notes Mrs Salina Haggerty widow of Thomas Haggerty seeks information on his death from Wal l a Wall a Washington. The letter states they were married 48 years and have two children. Courthouse records show a dow er right to 1 acres of land in the county in dispute.
A Missoula county report shows an increase of over one million dollars in assessable property for 1801 driven by lumber output and expanding sawmills. Major taxpayers include Northern Pacific Railway, Big Blackfoot Milling, Missoula Mercantile, First National Bank, Western Lumber, and fortunes of Maclay and Deschampes among others. Get your catalogue. Golden Rule
Two palace horse cars carried 25 trotting colts from Bitter Root stock farm to Missoula. Dr. Haggard oversaw the procession with attendants guarding the young stock from loading to coupling with the eastbound train. Local horsemen gathered to view the promising colts, several said to be progeny of Prodigal.
Local robberies on Higgins avenue spark talks of increasing night police force. Business leaders urge protection as city grows, urging council action at next meeting.
One soldier at Fort Missoula was honorably discharged as his term of service expired. He took the morning train for St. Paul, seen off by comrades. Rumor says one or two more companies may soon join the stationed unit.
Missoula and Anaconda Eagles will play a Sunday baseball game in Missoula. Earlier word said Dillon would visit next Sunday, but Dillon team canceled, so Missoula vs Eagles remains contingent on satisfactory arrangements. Pulliam Bros. advertises Howard's Bitter Root butter and cheese.
Missoula August 8 Mary E Nesmith through Joyce and Mulroney files suit to recover 100 dollars from George F Brooks claiming he acted as her agent in selling the Nesmith ranch on the Rattlesnake. The deal was to be bound by a man named Sear paying 100 dollars and then completing the sale after two or three days, but he withdrew.
In a civil matter Brooks repaid Sear a $100 loan after Sear withdrew from a deal. Mrs Nesmith now claims the money as hers, while Brooks argues the repayment discharged the loan and that the funds belonged to Sear. The case hinges on ownership of the returned amount.
Deputy Stock Inspector Preuitt of Helena visits Missoula to check cattle mark and brand records. Earlier visits led to arrests of several butchers for noncompliance, but now all local butchers have complied with the law.
Mrs W Co Murphy Mrs Gaspard Deschamps and John Cyr express thanks for sympathy and kindness after the death of Christie Cyr. They acknowledge hospital sisters and friends who sent flowers and attended the last rites. Also notes a postponed hearing for Monk Fenton due to sheriff absence.
Joseph Allard and William Crawford arrive in Missoula while Andrew Stinger comes from the reservation. Helena insurer W E Phillips visits, Mrs Bowden and son from Corvallis, and Tacoma resident T G Hathaway stay a few days. Various locals travel, relocate, or plan homes. J A Watson buys Lindsly drug store and moves to Missoula.
A column reviews the career of Earl of Ranfurly as New Zealand governor and hints at possible reappointment. It recalls his Victoria irrigation ventures, transforming Mildura orchards, and his Yorkshire dinner speech style. It also notes bishops and Garter ribbon customs with a anecdotal tone.
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