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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 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 prepares for October events featuring the Pioneers entertaining an older audience. City venues schedule performances and community groups promote activities to celebrate longstanding residents and visitors.
Missoula hosts the Society of Montana Pioneers October 2 and 3 with high expected turnout as locals anticipate interest in regional histories. Judge Woody leads local arrangements with KE Bonner Judge Knowles and Frank G Higgins handling transportation. The Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers join the two days of events. Guns and ammunition. Bishop & Kern.
Missoula reports marked improvement in No. 3 rail service over the past 30 days. A new schedule from Billings to Helena will have the Burlington train reach Helena and handle local runs, easing express and passenger work at Logan, Butte, and Anaconda.
Missoula August 14 reports rapid progress on line changes east of Bonita with grading near finish. A new track will force the Hell Gate river channel to run along the south side eliminating two troublesome crossings and a temporary bridge will be used before final solid track. A similar project near Bearmouth is authorized and slated for this year if possible.
A. J. Violette returns from upper Fish Creek where a bear approached him on the trail and climbed a tree beside him. He recalls a serious timber fire in the Fish Creek district, forcing two relocations of his camp before he plans to return to Lothrop. The notice invites readers to subscribe to the Standard with premium offers.
An unfortunate error in the Standard on Monday morning misreported the death of Josephine Bank. The correction clarifies the status and notes no verified passing at this time.
The Standard's report of a child's death after swallowing a crew is corrected. The child did not die and has fully recovered with no lasting harm.
Missoula August 14 Farmers in Frenchtown report a robust grain harvest this year. Continuous spring rains boosted yields and the grain crops now look larger than in years. Harvesting proceeds with most fields nearly cut and labor shortages only delaying a few.
W G Stuart age about 38 from Stevensville died at a Missoula hospital from aneurysm of the heart after a period of illness. He owned Stevensville city property including a large hall used as a courthouse and a 40 acre orchard. Remains were sent to Stevensville with a brother for Thursday funeral.
Rose Adams paid the fine at Thompson depot and was released. Sheriff officers arrested another woman wanted at the same place who is expected to pay. The spree began days earlier with a rumpus and wholesale arrests as women tried to dodge fines by leaving town.
Missoula report says two young men arrested after a Wednesday morning hold up on Joe Crosby remain in county jail awaiting a justice hearing likely tomorrow. Both are described as well connected with Helena residents. one named Albert Winke and the other Edward Olsen, who gave fictitious names at arrest.
Attorney W M Draffen returned from Helena where he pursued the Frank Nelson of Potomac case before the state board of land commissioners. The effort seeks to secure land on leased school land, with Draffen representing Nelson’s interests.
Prominent physician touts Dr Bennett's Electric Belt as a universal cure for male and female weakness. He promises guaranteed results, renewal of belts, and a free book A Finding of the Fountain of Eternal Youth, urging readers to write for details and advice.
General Otis arrives from the East to inspect Fort Missoula, plans to stay one night, and notes the post’s desirability and capacity limits. He indicates a possible new company deployment and praises the post’s location and facilities. He travels with his wife and daughter and departs by the morning train.
Missoula mourns Snap the pride of the Missoula fire department for 12 years. The mogee colored team and its mate Prince were famed statewide for their speed and strength. Snap died yesterday afternoon after a long kidney-related illness and was buried beneath a tree on the river island.
Tremblay will play several violin pieces and Miss Julia Griffin, the famous prima donna from St laud, will render compositions from the mas ters. They will be assisted by organist Miss Reeves.
Missoula meets Wallace at the south side grounds Sunday afternoon in a game between Wallace’s first nine and the Missoula Juniors. Wallace previously defeated Missoula two weeks ago. Missoula lineup includes Mott pitching Schander catching Wilson at first Farley second Cassar third Corbin short Marshall left Gibney center Hunnell right.
Missoula Aug 14 The private car of President J J Hill of the Great Northern with Vice President M E Grover and a party passed through Missoula this afternoon en route to Spokane. The car was attached at Butte this morning. Dungan dentist lst Nat Bk bldg.
The son of Mr and Mrs Sullivan of Nine Mile suffered a broken arm in a fall while playing with friends. He was brought to Missoula for treatment.
Missoula reports a murder on the nearby reservation as Sac Ah Lee was killed by a throat cut after a gambling quarrel. Authorities believe an accomplice inside the party may shield the killer, with a squaw suspected of the act among bystanders. Sae Ah Lee had recently avoided smallpox outbreaks and was found slain after authorities were alerted.
Missoula notes list residents and visitors with brief movements to and from nearby towns. Names include Cobban Coleman Kain Stephens Draffen Tower Lancaster Harrington Dixon Craig Childs Beenhart Spurgin Shields and others visiting Stevensville Butte Helena Spokane and Missoula on Wednesday and Thursday. An infant was born to Mr and Mrs J W Wilson and a funeral occurred for Oscar W Beenhart.
The Daily Mail revisits talk on Lord Kitchener’s return from South Africa and his successor with speculation that he will come to England about the middle of next month and General Lyttleton will assume the chief command.
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