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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
12
A ranch worker recounts being dragged by wild horses in a severe incident that left him injured but alive. He describes the chaos, the animals’ force, and his eventual rescue, detailing how he endured until help arrived.
A packer accompanying mining parties near Cedar Creek was dragged headfirst by a leading rope after his saddle horse fell and the pack horse bolted. He suffered severe head and facial injuries and extensive bruising but managed to reach Superior for treatment. his name was not released.
Missoula reports in August that soon new freight engines of class Y with larger drivers and multiple improvements will join the Rocky Mountain division. The engines are expected to pull about a third more than current locomotives, amid heavy freight business and frequent double-headers. A local tale links a Bearmouth skeleton unearthed by a steam shovel to an old railroad man, hinting at restless bones near the line.
Missoula August 15. Tom Phillips laments the Bitter Root Valley being transformed by sugar beets. He recalls horses and old horse talk, notes hay and grain crops are extraordinary, but the beet industry replaces traditional farming life.
Missoula, Aug. 15. Preparations for the Western Montana fair progress favorably and indications are the event will be the best Missoula has seen. Interest is broad, inquiries are strong, premium lists and programs will be circulated soon, and farmers and fruitgrowers are urged to prepare displays as exhibits should be more numerous than ever.
General Otis and his party left Missoula by train for inspections of other posts in the department this morning. Residents greeted him and urged a longer stay at Fort Missoula, which the general found impressive and valuable as a central military station.
Water rights dispute in Missoula focuses on Rattlesnake case. The Missoula Water company seeks judicial determination to prevent future trouble, drawing wide local interest as a major year legal matter with August proceedings.
Missoula reports S Chindahl of Grantsdale, a known contractor, returned from Spokane after seeking a contract on the new road project. The item notes his involvement and intent but ends mid sentence with few details on the bid or recipients.
Mr. Chindahl has secured several miles of the 90 mile project and will ship his outfit to begin work in the new district for Great Northern.
The Missoula Rod and Gun club elected Dr. J Ottinger as president and Layton Stewart as secretary and treasurer. Members will hold practice shoots at the South Missoula range on Sundays Wednesdays and Fridays until the season opens and will assist in enforcing game laws amid reports of dynamiting on Rock Creek and the Bitterroot River.
In Hamilton a burglary occurred at George W. Dougherty's Corvallis store at 2 a.m. The attackers blew open the safe, escaped with at least 100 dollars and possibly more, and left the strong box near the Corvallis bridge. A boy sleeping in an outhouse saw the robbers, described one as tall and one short, with postal funds noted as potential motive. Postal detectives are on the case.
Missoula records Aug 15 memory from Judge Woody. He recalls Aug 14 1857 camping near Sour Dough Tom's creek and near Ta rah now. Overnight frost froze water in buckets and blackened milk wheat, chilling hopes for valley crops, a frost never matched since.
Missoula on Aug 15 reports the Headquarters saloon till was robbed while Mel Stacis slept on shift. Three men were present, fled with the money, $99 in the till including deposits from lumbermen. Suspects located and searched but had no money.
Missoula reports T H Letterman developing the Clark's Fork mines near Plains. He has sunk 17 feet on the Carrie shaft and found rich gold specked ore. The vein is about five feet wide at the depth. On Eva claim a 65 foot shaft is reported.
Hamilton Aug 15 The sheriff s office has word that the man wanted for stealing horses from the Albrecht place near Hamilton was captured today by Constable R R Ross at Thompson Falls An officer will follow in the morning to escort the suspect back
J A McGowan returns to Plains after a town visit and boasts the area as the banner corner of the universe. He says Plains will wow Montana at the Western Montana fair with proofs to back his claim.
Grand Master Logan announced the installation of a new A. O. U. W. lodge at Ovando this week. Henry Elling lodge No. 8 received its charter and installed a full set of officers, with 2 percent charter membership and promising growth ahead.
Mining man T.8 Letterman and Miss Joan Davis of Missoula were married at 8:30 PM with Rev. J. W. Bennett officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s home before the couple departed for Spokane for their honeymoon.
J M Evans attorney for the two young men charged with highway robbery in Crosby request a continuance. Police Judge Hayes granted the request, and the case will be heard on Saturday for a preliminary hearing.
Masked raiders attacked the Chinese gardens west of Missoula at 7 pm beating one man unconscious and binding others. They looted a silver watch two knives and cash then fled toward Frenchtown. Chinese residents freed themselves and alerted authorities who chased suspects and arrested several. Local police continue a wide hunt with updates on related thefts and other town news.
In Missoula the town hears from several visitors and residents. Ed Coole of Helena visits. J. D. Miser of Stevensville and John Rankin complete city lumber work. Mrs. Daily leaves for Salt Lake. Mrs. Manning returns from Anoka. Dr. Morris returns from Lolo Hot Springs with his wife. Chick White heads to Nome August 20. Sam Ferguson hired as night watchman. Mrs. Talbot visits Bitter Root valley.
The Bonner Odd Fellows were surprised at a Monday meeting by wives and daughters who joined the session after the candidates were conferred. The evening featured games and a luncheon, described as one of the most enjoyable in memory.
Seventh Day Adventists plan a camp meeting in Missoula starting August 2. Tents will be pitched along the Rattlesnake. A large delegation is expected following a successful camp near Corvallis last year.
Alfred Willett and Belesten Bigros of Huson challenge the selection of F. A. Hyde in the northeast and southwest quarters of section 24 township 14 north range 23 west. The protest seeks priority of settlement rights. A hearing is ordered for October.
Sebastian Effinger sues Cluff Vassar H Rush and George Duncan in district court to establish prior claim to Spring Creek water. Effinger asserts 100 inches of flow as his prior right. other claimants contest portions. Court to determine entitlement.
The lumber for the South Third street extension of the Higgins avenue bridge was hauled to the site this morning. City workers will replank immediately and replace the worn Third street south bridge. Guns and ammunition. Bishop and Kern.
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