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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
12
The Western Montana office of the Ptandard is located at 110 West Main Street Missoula. Telephone number 118 is listed for inquiries and advertising rate information is furnished on application.
Missoula hosts the Montana State Firemen’s association October 2 3 4 and 5 with a parade through the city a mayoral welcome and addresses on fire department topics. Visitors from 26 cities expected and a Bitter Root valley excursion to Hamilton noted plus a statewide invitation circular from E C Mix secretary.
A Missoula visitor reports a surge in drunkenness among reservation Indians during quarantine. Suspicion falls on a man making nightly trips to a town beyond the reservation to smuggle whiskey. Agent Smead is trying to locate the offender and punish him if found.
Luke D. Hatch, Stevensville town marshal, reports a letter from his son Clyde in Alaska. Clyde is at Gold Run, 90 miles north of Nome, working a claim for a commercial company but may stay for the winter if pay continues. He notes most of the Missoula colony are farther north and has heard from none recently.
Missoula residents report a large Vine Street sign by John Woodard promising $1000 if a bridge is built across the Missoula river from Ven Bur en street by January 1 1902. Woodard owns substantial property in the east side area.
In Missoula on August 9 health authorities face a tough problem as several horses and cows died and were dumped along the Missoula river. Nearby residents protest the siting due to strong stench and disease concerns.
Missoula reports Conductor Leames has nearly finished work at the Bearmouth gravel pit. Two or three trainloads will be moved west toward Missoula before he proceeds elsewhere. He has made an excellent record.
Frank Nelson, of Missoula, returned to his home up the Blackfoot after several days in the city for treatment of a hand infection. He visited a surgeon for blood poisoning concerns and is reported better.
Mrs. Solomon Zeliner located her son who had been abducted by his father last week. The boy was found with his father on a ranch in the Lower Bitter area near Missoula, and authorities are reportedly handling the case.
Missoula August 9. The hearing of Monk Fenton in Justice Houteens court ends with a guilty verdict on petit larceny. Prosecution linked a revolver to Normandie burglary. Fenton testified he bought it in Butte for 22 dollars and hid it before arranging a sale for 10 dollars. Sentencing set for Saturday.
G A Wolf and D H Ross, after 35 years of Bitter Root fishing, abandoned camping for the Ravalli hotel and dinner dress, spending time socializing instead of fishing. They failed to enter top society, visited Hamilton and Victor, and impressed local notables Tudor and Blake before returning home subdued.
Frank L. Darbee returned from a trip to the Bitter Root with the fishing championship and a fine string of trout. The Missoula report notes his elation and generosity with trophies while another incident involves Rev Walter Hays’ soaking watch after an accident in the water.
The Missoula county commissioners in session as a board of equalization report fewer protests than previous years. Minor changes were approved at owners' request with notable alterations for J A McGowan and Rankin properties. McGowan transfers moved between personal and commercial assessments. Rankin hotel property assessment was reduced. Get your catalogue. Golden Rule.
Missoula trustees met with Rev D B Price and architect Gibson to adjust building specs. The plan aims to start the school this fall in rented quarters and finish part of the building now, with completion by January 1 when funds allow, then finish the original plan later.
Farmers of Rattlesnake valley met last night at J M Dixons law office to discuss preventing further water right trouble on the ditch. No public outcome yet but reports say plans include headgates to allot each landowner their share. Call at the Standard office about a one year subscription premiums.
J G McKay of Hamilton public schools arrived in Missoula after six weeks in Chicago and Detroit. He attended the Chicago university summer school and the national meeting in Detroit, and will begin work for the next term upon returning home.
Missoula August 9 There is no change in the stonemasons strike and no work on the new station today Contractor Deeks is in Livingston and will not be heard from until he returns The local union demands payment at the local rate for contract workers The railway company seeks rapid completion and action is expected once Deeks arrives in town
Washington sustains local land office decision halting mineral classification for land near Bonita Outing club canyon in Missoula. Land deemed more valuable for agriculture. final homestead certificates issued to Max Kramer. desert entries by Lena Lewis and John York. Prices on wheels reduced at McBride's.
L J Sweeney files in Justice Houtchens court against Ed ward Miller, mining man, over mining tools hydraulics and equipment seized after a land mortgage. Sweeney says tools belong to him and not to Miller, since mortgage covered mining ground only. Proceedings follow a prior foreclosure and a dispute over ownership of the tools.
In Missoula on August 9 Judge Webster rendered a decision in the water injunction suit Wood versus Lowney et al from Ravalli county. The ruling concludes the court action pending in this matter.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as essential for mothers facing maternity. It claims relief from nausea and nerves, improved appetite and sleep, and easier nursing, with testimonials from Mrs. Hol Hackett and others praising health gains and the free medical adviser offer via mail.
A judge orders a commission to install a headgate in Lowney's ditch to measure water. Elmer E. Hughes and W. B. Faulds are named to install the gate with costs split between C. Co. Lowney and J. T. Wood. Each party covers court costs. Wood may inspect the gate freely.
A A Mills of St. Regis was brought to Sisters' hospital at Missoula with a bullet wound received earlier. He is very weak and his condition will determine if he can recover after surgical treatment. The bullet entered the lung and exited the shoulder blade.
William Carten files for divorce in Missoula district court alleging his wife Frankie Carten deserted him in August 1894 and has not returned to their home since. The couple reportedly married April 26, 1891, and are represented by Dixon & Murphy.
A local display features photos from Manila and China brought back by Guy Hassler of the Northern Pacific freight department. The exhibit, in Emsley’s show window, draws attention as Hassler shares scenes from the Spanish American War era. Also noted is a marriage license issued to John Houle and Mary Sulier with a ceremony at the Missoula hotel.
Charles Dodge returns to De Borgia and T A McClain arrives from his ranch. William Woodruff is seriously ill with erysipelas. Minor Berry of Florence visited Missoula. Albert May of Stevensville was a Missoula visitor. William Quivey moves to Missoula to live. J M Hartley fishing on Snake branch. Mrs Tom Corbett visiting sister H W McLaughlin. George Andrews, Missoula twirler, back from Butte trip. W C McCrackin of Hamilton in town en route from Butte. M C Hutchinson sustains a badly cut hand from a saw. Bathers in the river urged to wear clothing. Mrs W H Kelly near return from Sisters hospital to Quartz. Rev Mertz to preach Sunday at Christian church instead of Methodist. services at the usual hour.
T G Smith of Bloemfontein first attached a small sail to a bicycle, forming a mast and balloon sail. The sport grew to a Free State navy with squads, drawing interest for adoption in England and the United States among riders seeking novelty and speed. Beginners should start with a small sail to avoid loss of control.
Rev James P. Dunn of the National Temperance Society denies reports that drunkenness rose at military posts after the new canteen law. He notes officers likely to report opposing abolition and accuses many of suppressing true opinions to please the adjutant general.
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