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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1905
Page
12
Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 134 Hig hingetes, Missonte. Telephone 1o. 13%. Advertising rates on ap plication.
Cyrus Fillmore Woodford born August 182H in Randolph NY was a noted California gold rush participant and later a tax collector, who moved to Missoula 18 years ago. He died at home in South Missoula after months of debility, leaving wife Mrs. Bickford of Butte, daughter Edith Bickford, and son James S. Woodford. Funeral arrangements await finalized details.
Missoula August 18 Missoula Chamber of Commerce Secretary Effert received a letter from Major Torrey of the twenty fourth Infantry at Fort Sherri replying to a request for the Fort Missoula battalion to stage a military exhibition at the Western Montana fair grounds in September. Torrey offers to provide entertainment and a planned troop battle. Dr Elis dentist over PM Reillys.
Rev. D. R. Price, superintendent of Stevensville training school, returned from a three month southern trip where he secured funds for a new dormitory. He cited strong crops and happiness in Missouri Tennessee and Georgia, praising southern people and noting a railcar convoy of watermelons. He visited Ravannahe and historic sites, and plans to have the dormitory ready next year.
Missoula August 1 1900 Innes who was taken with illness this morning was held at 2:30 oclock this afternoon at Odd Fellows hall. The funeral services were conducted by the Odd Fellows lodge with a sermon by the Baptist church minister. Interment followed in Missoula Valley cemetery. Bearers included John Mead Dr Morgan Hooper Reed TL N Coleman John Huckaba and George Kendall.
In Missoula County Aug 18 F. KE Palmer trustee of school district No 23 reported in town that a sale of bonds is contemplated to finance a new school building. The district lies south of the Cold Springs area and follows district boundaries.
From Missoula on August eighteenth reports say Lolo Hot Springs camping grounds are lively with five campsites and full hotel activity. Visitors praise the scenery and dances each night while fishing and hunting round out popular recreation. Notable camps include Boyle’s sprin gupled and the Missoula Outtyg club head lake area with several families enjoying a robust season.
Missoula August 18 Telegraphers strike continues on the Rocks Mountain division of the Northern Packs mining area with the company maintaining a hard line. Strike headquarters report workers are gaining ground while the chairman asserts the strike remains active and vows to continue. An all Missoula team is slated to meet Bonner in a Sunday amateur title bout at Bonner grounds.
Miss Townes offered at the Florence. Dr Dodds and Rev Mr Sawyer left for Hunter's on Fish Creek. J M Dyke entry on 80 acres of timber near Saltese. Andrew Stinger visiting Missoula. Mrs George T Baggs and daughter Dorothy of Stevensville visiting and registered at the Florence. In district court W H Anderson J B Magee and Richard Williams appointed as appraisers of JH Sc estate. Erfert of the Mis chamber of Commerce has copies of the ninth annual report of Montana bureau of agriculture, Tabor and Industry for distribution. Alford L Eeuyer resigns to work in Spokane. J W Howard of Boston attended Bitter Root reunion, travels statewide. Fred Appel and family from Illinois visited J C Lehson farm. oats six feet high, Appel brings straw to prove grain in this country.
Missoula August report notes Stevensville promoter Samuel Dinsmore backs Bitter Root valley project. Edgar Dorman leads survey near Corvallis with planned 10 foot wide 1 foot deep ditch to convey about 100000 miner inches of water over rugged terrain. Construction may begin this summer, extending to Eight Mile with waterways across gulches and a straightened route to boost Bitter Root valley farming.
Arrangements were completed in Missoula for a wrestling match on August 28 featuring Jack Curran and world-renowned Frank A. Goth. The Union Opera House is under repair, so the Grand Theater hosts the event. Curran is to endure four falls in a best-of-five format with catch-as-ccatch-can style.
Missoula Aug 18 Maj Samuel Bellew Flathead Indian agent stated there have been no fires on the reservation to destroy timber. He called reports of forest fires false and said only a small brush patch burned this season with no material timber loss.
A general row broke out among drunken Indians in a riverbank camp west of the city. Ula evening, officers from the sheriff’s office moved to stop the disturbance. One Indian, Pwo Teeth Charley, was placed under arrest as others scattered or fled, some swimming across the river to escape.
George Cook a section hand from Butte died at 1 o'clock this morning in the Northern Pacific hospital after four days of pneumonia. He was 64 and not well known in the region. Relatives in Canada have been notified.
A son of George Measer of Victor suffered serious injuries Tuesday evening when a quantity of powder, more than a pound, exploded. The boy's face and right leg were burned. Dr Kellogg attended and said the patient is resting easier despite the serious burns.
The document notes heightened assessment figures for Wea County with many taxpayers facing higher bills. Officials faced limited public comments as discussions focused on the impact of increased assessments and the need for compliance, while remaining warnings about lengthy appeals processes appeared.
A dispatch from Hamilton reports repeated failures to properly advertise a bond election to fund a new city hall. Kane & Co., a Minneapolis firm, bought city bonds totaling $10,000. The election was canceled due to advertising lapses in two separate attempts.
Aug 18. A Morman, a Washing ton gentleman, narrowly escaped death at the Northern Pacific station after stepping onto the vestibule while the eastbound train started. He slipped from the platform as the car closed and was dragged briefly under the wheels but was freed with only a few bruises. He survives unharmed due to Providence. Reilly's offers home grown berries and calling cards.
Metena August session of United Mine Workers district No 2 delegates adopts plan to deposit funds in the post office under a money order system. Convention nearly finished with next year’s August meeting set here. District assess corrections reported across sixteen counties. Also notes Portamoun and Plancon involvement in Russia protocol preparation.
A Colorado man describes quitting coffee and using Postum Food Coffee leading to restored digestion, steadier heart, and eventual life insurance acceptance after earlier rejection. The ad urges drinking Postum as a healthier alternative and notes the Road to Wellville booklet.
Consumer advert notes Schilling's Best tea offers free information and money back if not satisfied, emphasizing value. The snippet suggests a promotional tone urging awareness of product quality and a guarantee policy.
Work will resume within two weeks on the Flynn Lowney ditch near Missoula, a major private irrigation project. About 12 men finished harvesting, bridges over Frenchtown road will be placed, and the ditch will carry 12 000 inches of water to irrigate Flynn and Lowney ranches, potentially expanding next year.
Jar Dispatch to the Stanfard Stevensville Aug 18 Louis Peterson of Hamilton was tried before Judge Baughman at Corvallis on a charge of selling liquor. He was found guilty fined 900 and costs and given 60 days in Jail by the judge. On Saturday Charles Carlstrom of Hamilton was tried here on a similar charge fined 500 and costs and given six months in the county jail. The jury returned one verdict after a short deliberation.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Hamilton notes Aug 18. Mr and Mrs John Rawlins and family left Wednesday for Medicine Springs for two weeks then Hamilton. Mrs P J Shannon and daughter headed for a quiet stay. Walter Connolly returned home Tuesday. Stevensville sale by Missoula Real Estate Co. Sig Marana Sim Higgine did business in Lola. Henry Blan of Butte spending week at Tuva Sek. Helementa rancher left for Portland. Chicago fruit buyer took over fruit crop in valley. Mr Biglow impressed by the valley. James Robb visiting Hamilton from Victor. Walker and wife from Helena visiting Camp. Wallas Mecrackin and friend from Cheape returned. John Buck and wife sold two rooms in Bienenevue. Bland and family to camp two weeks at Como Lake. The Mianen Kelly lived in Hamilton the past week. Me Ben George of Dalby visiting. George family to hold revival at Darby. Shannon visiting at De Dudley home two months, then returns to Butte.
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