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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
16
In Missoula a resident, Maud Verden, attempted suicide by chloroform at Exchange Lodging. George Bullard halted her after she took a small swallow, tossing the bottle into the river. Dr. Pixley and others aided her recovery as she was described as despondent and under a lover's influence.
August promotion targets table linens stock with full clearance focus. Price cutter strategy aims to reduce inventories, attract buyers, and boost sales volumes across all linen categories.
Land transfers in Knowles and McWirk additions show $1 to $200 considerations for properties in Placer and Morning Sun mining claim 20 acres in Ohio gulch. In Missoula a jury verdict favors constable in a bold removal case against Sheriff Prescott over goods seized after attachment.
Aug 12 reports recount successful fishermen Thomas Kemp and his son at Rattlesnake Creek near Missoula. A major fire north of town prompts pleas for help as crews fight along Jim Roadmaster and Schley stations. Gus Nelson sustains injuries in a fall at the station, while a cherry tree of notable yield draws notice. County Clerk Wilkinson and family head to Hot Springs. board of equalization expected to finish Monday.
A fragment describes a camp named Silver Sands near Victor, pitched amid a scenic area with silver sands and striking surroundings. The letter from the donor explains the name’s reason, noting the site’s beauty and appeal to the Forbis family and others.
Missoula acting coroner Justice William Hayes conducted an inquest into the death of Peter Hauser who was struck and killed in the Northern Pacific yards last week. The jury found he was accidentally killed by boarding a train and that death was due to his own carelessness.
C H Douxe returns from a 10 day trip at the Lolo ranch and says an excellent hay crop is secured. The ranch yields look strong for grain as well. Mr and Mrs Charles Dine reside on the property and are enjoying life there.
Missoula August reports detail a senior government employee making a brief stop in Missoula during an examining tour to Nome. The official, longtime in service since early land administration, is noted as a prominent state worker visiting classmates and local colleagues. He plans several days in Missoula before continuing to Alaska on future assignments.
Residents along the Rattlesnake report the river dropping to historic lows as warm-season droughts bite and creeks shrink. Farmers rely on irrigation, with some orchards fearing insufficient water for crops while others anticipate adequate supply. Five cent wine.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a charter for a local camp with names tied to Missouri and Louisiana military units. It lists private and lieutenant ranks across Hoh mans battery Tennessee and Virginia regiments, plus references to the First Missouri Cavalry and First Louisiana Cavalry. A subsequent Missoula item outlines school millage proposals with multiple numbered measures and mill rates, plus a notice to visit the city nurseries on Higgins Avenue.
On August 12 the county clerk recorded deeds tying W P Rupert and wife of Michigan to Alva M Cooper for lots 1 and 2 in block 183 Woody addition with a stated consideration of zero dollars. H W McLaugh was involved.
Miss Marg Ate Bride, previously a city visitor, is spending several weeks in Missoula with her brother MLC. McBride and his family.
A retired teacher who once served in Missoula schools is remembered by friends in Ellensburg Washington with warm wishes. The note highlights her past roles and the community’s appreciation.
George Gunn operated on for appendicitis at Parsons hospital. State Senator E J Powers visiting from Helena with friends. Rev D B Price of Stevensville training school visiting Butte and Helena. Mrs J G Smith returned from visits to Butte and Helena, week in each. A J Campbell seen in Missoula and traveling to Liverpool England. Thorne visiting Montana National Bank months, left for AM. Cobban in Missoula and Helena for business. witness in timber cages case. G L Gildersleeve, once Granite businessman, visiting the city. Dwight Hughes traveling to land lodge of Elks in Hamilton. Bicycle sundries at McBride's.
Fire to the forests is reported in Missoula county with evidence of large-scale timber loss. Authorities fear thousands of dollars in timber are burning as mountains remain hot and tense, threatening further damage.
In Missoula two companions beat a man in the Northern Pacific yards. The injured man is reported resting at hospital. Whitman, a Northern Pacific man, faced a hearing for stealing silverware from a car, claiming another brakeman planted the goods. The judge upheld the bound over to district court.
Aug 12 Wunam An of Carlton district was arrested by Under Sheriff Kelly on charges of larceny of water and defrauding, with Justice Houtchens presiding. The case, allegedly involving Thomas Hornig, will go to trial tomorrow. a nearby resident died after several days in the railroad hospital. Undertaker Marsh holds the body for relatives. Also noted is a Missouri death and a funeral on East Front Street with Rev Suleman officiating. First quality fishing rods offered at half price.
Missoula residents fear Henry Offen has met with trouble as he has not appeared for several days. If he does not return by tomorrow, authorities plan to search. Nearby Plains resident James Ho Tax and Miss Tatum Norton, both aged in their teens, were granted a marriage license today to be solemnized in Plains by Rev. Black. Remains of Thomas Barnden who was killed by a Northern Pacific train at Bearmouth were brought to Missoula for burial following a funeral this morning.
Missoula August 12 A small contest drew a few members of the Missoula Gun club with several good scores. John Farbis won first place money, Dr Ottinger second, Bert Francis third. Byrne of the medical department US Army inspected Fort Missoula and left for Missoula. A. Brantic continues to search for his missing wife.
The special train with President Mellin of the Northern Pacific is set to pass through Missoula tomorrow on its eastward journey, marking a notable transit through the city.
The record lists C. M. Linn as Republican nominee for Kentucky in the first district and James H. Davidson as Republican nominee for Wisconsin in the eighth district. The brief item notes party alignment and candidate names with no additional context.
Two Chicago patrolmen, Charles T. Pennell and Timothy Devine, were killed in a dawn gun battle with suspected four criminals near Ashland and Monroe. Pennell, mortally wounded, died after giving partial descriptions of two men as Devine succumbed at the hospital after being wounded in the same fusillade. The neighborhood awoke to the volley as suspects fled, police detained six in custody shortly after.
Special Correspondence notes Ravalli county gains a second Republican newspaper to be published in Stevensville. Bruce Wells, veteran editor, launches the Stevensville Register, a six column folio, returning the plant to Stevensville and marking Wells as proprietor after time at Missoula and Tuvalu Reublican.
Special correspondent reports a bustling Hamilton event as the ladies of the churches hosted a Saturday lawn gathering at the Ravaill hotel to benefit the local band. The crowd exceeded expectations, ice cream ran out early, yet the band performed superbly in uniforms, raising nearly $30 for the treasury. Miss Anna Bond from Victor visited her sister Daisy Toned, and Mrs EL Doran returned from Vicor.
H W Ostrander arrived from the Musselshell with 1000 yearling sheep sold to Sam Church at 230 a head. Storm last Friday night scattered the flock and wrecked the wagon and camp. No injuries. Russian press censor warned against describing the German emperor's departure from Revel and naval maneuvers. M de Witte, finance minister, went to Odessa. purpose unknown.
The SoMaallea and sheet iron workers pushed advances of $1.20 per ton while steel makers held at no increase. The overall rise in raw material costs follows these changes.
A sworn account describes a vast secret society named Asana of a vast revolutionary body that spans the empire. It claims 12 000 members from all social classes, ample funds, and tight organization with each member pledging life if needed for the cause.
Earl Cadogan and Countess Cadogan bade Ireland farewell amid ceremony at Dublin Castle, with a throne room service and numerous addresses presented. A large guard of honor led by an unnamed commander accompanied the event.
A dispatch from Livingston reports word that a weekslong strike at the Montana Coal and Coke plant and its coal mines is to resume work tomorrow. General Manager Merry met with Harr and Aldridge union representatives and a settlement was reached, though terms were not disclosed. The dispute began over pay raises for yard men at coke ovens, aggravated by tensions with non union workers, many Italian, and fears of a lengthy shutdown.
Aug 13 Anthony Ki mowier and Stanislaus Kukowsky, Lithuanians, were arrested and brought before a justice for a hearing on riot charges in the murder death of Joseph Beddall. Officials lowered the charge to assault and battery with intent to kill the workers attacked during the riot. Both men were held in jail awaiting court. Heter Caywanie, also Lithuanian, was detained and held for the September term for rioting.
An arrestee accused of perjury admitted to the offense after a brief trial session. He was arrested again on the same charge and brought before a police justice. Meanwhile Rail filed suit for damages against Trustees Small Murphy Powell and Colonel Buckingham claiming conspiracy for false arrest.
Cleveland dispatch notes Judge 4K Hines of Atlanta declined to run after a state executive committee named a three member body to nominate. Other offices listed include Treasurer J H Taylor Gwinnett County and Attorney General P P Larey Bartow County. Additional items describe French Finistere gendarmerie action at Gelezere and a West Virginia contempt case involving John Richards.
Vonai Harvest Company incorporated today with capital of 120000 09 wan. Authorized to manufacture harvesting machines and agricultural implements of all kinds. It is understood that the McCormick Reaper and Mower Company of Chicago is among the syndicate’s interested parties.
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