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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
14
The Western Montana office of the Standard is at 110 West Main Street Missoula. Rates for advertising are furnished on application.
Missoula surveyors lay out grounds for a new sash and door factory by the Largey company with plans to begin foundations and start operation by cold weather. The project, plus possible expansion of W. A. Clark’s South Missoula factory, and a steam heating plant building, promise thousands of dollars in investment and hundreds of local jobs.
The father, an elderly man, mourns the loss of his young son a short time after marriage. The funeral was held Monday at the mission and drew one of the largest crowds seen on the reservation, highlighting the deep sorrow in the community.
Missoula readers learn a new proposition to be brought to the city council. The plan involves closing the alley crossing near the section house and rerouting Van Buren street around the creek bank. A steel bridge over the Rattlesnake is proposed to replace the current structure, with roadway adjustments to precede construction to improve safety for children.
Missoula scene reports May Floyd, wife of Hamilton bartender James Floyd, attempted suicide by leaping into the Missoula river after learning her husband was shot and killed at Hamilton. Two men rescued her as doctors treated her condition amid unclear reports of the Hamilton shooting and a cut communication line.
Missoula notices list deeds recorded by F Webster as administrator Higgins estate to W W Vite lot 3 block 22 McWhirk addition for 875 dollars M Greenwood and L V Bennett to M M Joyce lots 12 13 block 13 Hammond addition for 625 dollars Ellen Dugan to Daniel Dugan lots 7 8 block 6 Knowles addition for 1 dollar Joseph Weber and wife to A M Coleman lots 17 21 block 19 Thompson townsite in Missoula county for 1000 dollars A M Coleman and wife to Joseph Weber land in Missoula county for 3500 dollars Quartz location Young Klew Kluck No 1 and No 2 five miles west of Salsee by Thomas Munns. Visit Missoula Nursery s greenhouses or call city store Higgins avenue.
Advertised Letter List for Missoula weekly period ending Aug 19 1902 shows unclaimed names including Anderson Burke Bailey Fisk Fitz gerald Gay Johnston Kohn Kennedy Koop Kniblock Lynch Lewis Morris Moore Miles Miore Megardin McTaggerty McDonald Oliver Price Ritchie Sitzler Sutherland Spaulding Stout Smith Tribby Wells Wright Wolf Williams Wilson.
Heirs of James Hines seek the face of a $1,000 life insurance policy as a court fight looms over his death after being found near the Florence hotel. The incident sparked questions about drinking, with the Foresters ban on liquor excess. The heirs’ demand promises a hard, contentious case for the order’s members.
County superintendent Miss Kate Shelley announces eighth grade exams will be held August 28 and 29 with all Missoula pupils in a single central room. Teachers’ exams occur in the city courtroom with third grade certificates on August 29 and second and first class certificates on August 30.
A decision was rendered in the local land office contesting Alfred J. Turner against William M. Bentley who filed a timber culture entry in 1886. The contestant claimed desertion for eight years and at a hearing before United States Commissioner Stevenson the allegations were proved. The entry is held for cancellation.
Miss Ethel Barnes, a former Potomac school teacher, has accepted a new position at a school in Horr in the eastern part of the state. She will depart soon for her new assignment and home.
Five cent wine and new stock just opened at Thibodeau and Lee. Send to Miss McKinzie on Main Street for silks and wools for fancy work.
Word from Moss Creek says Jarbet, 14, son of Alexander Albert, is dying this evening in Missoula from stomach trouble.
Aug. 19 Missoula reports Duncan MacDonald visiting from the reservation says he knew the young son of thief Charles who died on the reservation. The fragment hints at a crime or family link but provides limited details.
In Missoula on August 19 David Dowd reported that all beef cattle on the reservation were sold to Amos Morse representing Carston Bros. of Seattle. The 3 and 4 year old cattle brought $47.50 to $50 per head, stock was in excellent condition and some have already shipped.
Hegass, 14 years foreman at the Bonner plant, resigns to join A B Hammond at Eureka California. He leaves soon, with the company and Missoula friends lamenting his departure. First quality fishing rods advertised at half price by McBride's.
Missoula county officers have pursued Simon Helman since Saturday after he allegedly threatened to kill his wife and children over a mortgage dispute. Helman, living on Grant Creek, is charged with attempting to murder Henry Gramm with birdshot and remains at large amid dense brush. four officers chased him recently and plan to surround the ranch tonight.
Railway workers push for a successful picnic next Sunday in Missoula. The event is open to all with a small round trip fare, a band expected to perform, and various sports planned at picnic grounds near Evaro regarded as the county’s finest.
Returns from Minneapolis and Missoula relay Mrs. J M Price traveling with her sister to visit relatives and return to her husband ill with typhoid fever in the Sisters' hospital. The husband rests well as Mrs Price and sister proceed home via Helena after stopovers.
Richard J Whitaker of a Missoula area farm says he will haul his threshing machine on the road for about 75 days. He notes many farmers report larger crops this year and predicts a strong threshing season ahead.
Missoula August 19. Statement about a change of management at Lolo Granite Hot Springs is incorrect. The springs will stay open all winter and remain under the present management.
Missoula August 19 report says Bitter Root interests plan a sawmill about five miles up the Rattlesnake creek. Mr. Mc Bean of Bitter Root valley is said to start the mill with a potential two year run.
MISSOULA NOTES I Henry L Myers of Hamilton was in the city Sunday J T Burrough of Stevensville was here the first of the week Clerk Holland of the Flathead reservation is a visitor in the city Miss Grace Rothwell has returned from a visit to the J O Read ranch Rev J H McJunkin of Hamilton left for a visit to Wardner Idaho this week Ed Riberdy is spending a few days here from his place of business on the Coeur d Alene branch Miss Benson who has been spending a few days in the city has returned to her home in Helena The nine months old baby of Mrs William Thibodeau died here today at Friends home on the island Chief Chariots the famous Indian scout of the Rocky mountain district is dead on the Flathead reservation Charlies EF Hodgson has purchased the Sherwood property at the corner of South First and Orange streets from George F Brooks Dwight W Hughes has returned from Salt Lake City and has continued his journey to Hamilton He had a delightful time with the Elks.
Sanitary officer Fd Sands was sent to Huson to place a quarantine on the Laneux home where two diphtheria deaths occurred. He will enforce the quarantine and inspect other valley homes for disease.
Missoula August 19 Senator E J Power of Helena visits Missoula noting big changes since his previous residence. He recalls his time here when it was his home and now sees a transformed city. Mail orders are directed to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
In Missoula on August 19 a laboring man named Martin is branded a criminal by a local union, prompting a move to drive him from town. Fireman Clayton witnessed Martin committing a sexual assault in a hotel and the proprietor expelled him immediately. Martin had worked with stone masons for three years and says he has a family in Minnesota.
D. J. Donahue through Joyce and Mulroney files suit against Simon Helman for 108 dollars for goods said to have been delivered. Helman’s Grant Creek property has been attached.
Special from Glendive Aug 19 says the Northern Pacific creates a Dickinson train dispatcher's office due to rising business. H F Heckman becomes chief dispatcher, F F Parish remains day operator, and A W Arnold moves to the third trick. Glendive dispatchers keep positions with changed jurisdiction from Dickinson to Mandan and Billings coverage.
Simon Yandes, longtime Indianapolis resident and prominent figure, has disposed of about 800000 in gifts over 15 years. About half went to relatives, half to colleges, missionary societies, and other beneficences. His assets included real estate, mortgages, stocks, government bonds and trust funds. He was born in Fayette.
The 1816-born Daniel Yandes, longtime Indianapolis attorney and financier, surfaced in a local obituary detailing his German and Scottish heritage, Harvard degree in 1839, and early law practice. He left much of his wealth to Wabash College and various churches and missions, while serving as bank director and rail attorney.
An affectionate note from a suitor to his beloved, praising her unique charm and comparing his feelings to heaven and vivid images. He admits words fail him and ends with a playful farewell calling her his daisy.
The Baltimore American likens Explorer Baldwin’s polar expedition to a circus show, noting grand procession without solid performances or results. The piece questions the spectacle over substantive exploration and outcomes.
Charles Breschill Breschbill aged 25 of Stevensville died at Parsons hospital Missoula from blood poisoning due to a rupture. He had been sick two weeks and revived briefly. He was betrothed to Miss Brown of Stevensville and the wedding was planned for winter. Remains shipped to Stevensville for funeral.
Agnes des Gardine, via attorney Joseph M. Dixon, files for divorce in district court alleging marriage in 1896 at St. Leonard New Brunswick, three children, desertion at Bonner in 1900, and failure to provide necessities. She seeks dissolution, $75 attorney fees, and custody of the baby. the two older children are reportedly with the father in the East.
William Preston, a veteran Northern Pacific conductor on the north coast limited, will marry soon. He secured a layoff at company headquarters and plans a honeymoon on the coast, greeted with surprise and congratulations from friends in Missoula.
Daniel Arms of Montana Gold Mining Co announces a new 55 horsepower boiler and engine will be sent to the Philipsburg area mines at once to boost hoisting power. ore being encountered is high grade with gratifying returns from smelter shipments. Hoisting capacity now ample for deep hoist on the Sunday lode.
George Derosier traveled from De Smet to Missoula this week to arrange lumber for a forthcoming large building in De Smet. The structure will replace the recently burned property and will include a bar a dining room and a substantial dance hall all on the ground floor. Work will be rushed to complete it soon.
Albert Schroter M FEF Filer A E McKinney L Mc Carthy and J A Noble filed liens in the county clerk and recorder office against 1977 ties that were cut in Missoula. The action marks a formal lien record on timber materials connected to a local railroad project.
Missoula Aug 19 The Missoula County Humane Society has issued a final pamphlet with the constitution by laws and list of officers and directors. It explains procedures for punishing cruelty to animals or children. Pamphlet distribution is free from members. Officers include President George Brooks and Secretary Mrs Alice M Woody. Directors and attorneys are named.
Martina reports many dead fish in streams at Missoula attributed to dumping of placer mine tailings into the Nine Mile river. A game warden is asked to investigate and seek a stop to the dumping at that location.
Charles H. Mi Donald and Della M. Chares, both of Philipsboro, were married today in Missoula by Reverend Walter Hayes. The ceremony was reported with bicycle sundries at cost by McBride's.
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