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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1901
Page
12
Scientists return from the Flathead Lake biological station after completing summer research. The team conducted ecological surveys and collected samples on aquatic life and shoreline habitats, reporting initial findings and noting favorable weather conditions enabling full field work.
Missoula reports Prof. Blred heads end of season at state university biological station. Dr. Cowles and 18 colleagues from the University of Chicago praise the work, noting large crowds of eastern youths and rare botanical finds including a three inch willow and rare mountain ash.
Missoula August 19 Mayor George Kennedy reports Clinton near a boom as a company prepares a long flume to carry timber to Clinton for loading onto the cave. Guthrie leads a large crew. the seven to eight mile flume will run south of Clinton from the hills a mile and a half west of town.
Missoula report notes David L. Cannon of Stevensville, part owner of Stevensville transfer line, departed on a delayed train for Georgia and southern states. He plans a five week visit to his old home with much pleasure. Joseph C. Brown of Hamilton transfer also left for Georgia today.
In De Smet a riot prompted Under Sheriff Evans to quell disturbances in the rain. Four participants were brought before Justice Houtchens. a jury found none guilty and discharged all. The report notes ongoing court proceedings and mentions local newspaper subscription premiums.
A group plans a Sunday journey to Helena with many friends. They secured a special rate to keep costs low and anticipate a big time at the capital while the Helena sons arrange a festive picnic.
Missoula reports a 6 o'clock wedding at Hamilton between Thomas Deering and Mrs. Mary McCullough. Rev Father Ward officiated at the Catholic ceremony. The couple will reside in Hamilton after a honeymoon in Missoula. Deering is a noted contractor in Hamilton and the bride is well known there.
In Missoula police court Edward Olsen and Albert Winkie faced a prolonged preliminary hearing on highway robbery charges. Crosby positively identified them and testified about the attack at the Capital lodging house. Bonds were set at 50 dollars. contempt pleas against Mel Stairs Tom Edgar and Ben Sitter were deferred to Wednesday.
Missoula, Aug 1 The lawsuit against Northern Pacific Railway seeks an injunction to halt Higgins avenue station construction and damages totaling 1 00 for property depreciation and related losses. The case, aimed at blocking the site, highlights local resistance to the project and potential impact on city plans.
Miss Kate Shetley county superintendent announces the teachers' examination for the county will be held on the last Friday and Saturday of August in the courthouse in Missoula. A large attendance is anticipated.
Missoula reports Superintendent Collins urges stricter fire safety in forest camps and warns of penalties for careless campers and prospectors after multiple brush fires. He cites a Bitterroot incident where fishermen burned a stubble field and a Flathead county survey party leaving a campfire that rekindled hours later.
Local grocers P. M. Reilly & Co. are featured in a brief notice highlighting shop offerings and community presence. The item emphasizes the firm’s role as a neighborhood supplier and notes its place in daily commerce.
Missoula reports the Bitter Root valley will yield its largest hay and grain crops in years with oats and wheat rising significantly and mills planning wheat purchases. In Stevensville, attorney George T. Rages seeks a 20 year electric railway franchise from the Northern Pacific station to the town across the river, with a two year finish and immediate bridge crossing approval. Furniture for the new Stevensville post office has arrived and will be installed after lock boxes arrive.
Mrs. L. Myers of Washington West Virginia recounts four years of illness after childbirth and improper medical care. She describes severe lung pain and weight loss, then credits Dr. Pierce medicines with stopping coughing and restoring health after four bottles of Favorite Prescription four of Golden Medical Discovery and other remedies. She invites sick women to consult by letter free with confidential correspondence.
Sheriff OConnell of Helena and Robert OHara of Hamilton are in Missoula, with visits from A S Blake of Victor and J S White from Florence. The land office reports a homestead entry by Wilson Nichols of Belknap, while town life notes include a new railway station foundation expected this week, church repaint contracts, and a trout filled weekend at the Darbee camp.
Missoula reports the Rocky Mountain division will receive 12 Y-2 and 14 Y-3 locomotives to replace current freight engines between Jocko and Helena. The Y-2 and Y-3 classes resemble existing models but with upgraded drivers, improving motive power across the Idaho and Pacific divisions. Superintendent Russell expects first arrivals within days, possibly tonight.
Probate records show sale confirmation in estate of Myrtle A Pelky with four and a half acres in Rattlesnake valley to A P Spaulding for 280 dollars. Occupancy declaration for unsurveyed land in section 5 township 11 range 20. Water right location grants two cubic feet per second from Clark creek west branch. Globe store conducts clothing and shoe sale. In Missoula two men fined for morals offenses. Harry Johnson and Charles Alexander cited for resorting to houses of ill repute with Alexander fined 14 dollars, Johnson given extension to pay balance.
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