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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
12
Western Montane office of the Btandara at 110 West Main Street Mis soula lists advertising rates. Telephone number 118 provided for inquiries.
A rear end collision occurred at Trout Creek involving two trains. Investigators assess damage to rolling stock and note no severe injuries reported as crews work to restore rail service. Local officials coordinate with railroad company for safety checks and traffic detours.
Missoula reports a rear-end collision at Trout Creek on No. 34 eastbound freight. The first section was refilling water when the second section struck its caboose in dense fog. Conductor French led the first section and Huey led the second. engine 377 with Engineer Copenharve was damaged but no injuries occurred and rumors of three deaths were unfounded.
Missoula welcomes additional Adventists for the camp meeting starting Friday near the Rattlesnake Creek. Speakers are guests of local friends and visitors distribute circulars around Vine Street. The tented camp offers three daily services and youth programs with onsite eating tents and full cooking setups. Dr Doettinger’s dental office closes Aug 10 to Sept 15.
Commissioners under the new road law are at work on repairs and improvements. Delays occurred due to late appointments and slow qualifying trustees in country districts, but the work will be completed before cold weather.
Missoula committees announce plans for Labor Day celebrations with a balloon ascent and many athletic events. A prominent feature will be a lumbermen's log-rolling contest on the Missoula River drawing crowds and local interest.
Missoula expects C E Williams to remodel the corner property near the opera house. The enlarged brick building will be leased as a fashionable boarding house with a prominent dining room and kitchen. A small storeroom for light refreshments and tobacco will be added for opera house entertainments.
Word reaches Missoula of wholesale dynamiting of fish behind the fort this week. Soldiers at the fort found the dead fish and observed the killing method. Deputy game warden to be notified. Allege ducks killed nearby.
Rev. W. P. Haynes and family departed Missoula this morning on train No. 14 for Glasgow Montana where he was transferred by the last Methodist conference. Several friends saw them off and wished them success in their new field of labor.
In Missoula on August 22 the assaulted Chinamen at the truck gardens identified Joe Fox as one of the robbers. Fox wore a mask when he choked and beat a man until it slipped, revealing his face. County Attorney Hall will pursue the case.
Foundations of the new Northern Pacific station near Missoula will be completed by tomorrow night with work on the superstructure to start today. A large force is employed to hasten construction as brick and terra cotta trim advance by rail and on the way. Guns and ammunition sold by Bishop and Kern. Under Sheriff Evans and Deputy Sheriff Kendall arrested four suspicious hoboes under the Nattlesnake bridge. They were jailed after Justice Houtchens sentenced them to two days each. Names given were James Allen Roy Hammond John Clipfer and H. Brown. Authorities vow to break up hoboe gangs and impose heavy sentences for future offenses.
In Missoula on August 22 Captain Akerty's nine defeated Hayti's colored team 9 to 7 in a lively exhibition on the local diamond. Bob Harley starred for the laundry team pitching, while Mitchell new to Missoula handled relief duties for Hayti. The crowd, entertained by colorful banter and comic players, roared from start to finish.
Probate matters before the Missoula district court include the final account of B T Nesmith as administrator of the C C Johnson estate to be heard on August 2 1 J M Keith seeks letters of administration in the Smith Davis estate with a hearing on August 31 B T Nesmith public administrator petitions for letters of administration in the John Savole estate to be heard August 24
Missoula officials and university leaders plan to travel to Helena for a one day gathering. Attendees include President Craig of the university Superintendent Beighle of Missoula schools Superintendents Shelley and Ostemeyer of county districts and Professors Davies and Hamilton from the university.
A license was issued today to Ole Oscar Hart of St. Regis and Miss Rennie Johnson of Sweden Swedolen pending their marriage. Rev. M. Peterson performed the ceremony and the couple plan to reside in St. Regis after a short trip. The bride is 21 and arrived alone from across the water. the groom has been in the country since last February.
The Standard offers a year's subscription with standout premiums that overshadow all rivals. Readers are urged to call the office to learn the full range of gifts and values attached to this offer.
The Stevensville church bids farewell to Pastor Haynes and his wife after a three year term. The congregation praises their leadership and laments their departure. Health issues prompted the change and officials hope a move will aid their recovery in Bitter Root valley.
Missoula reports Superintendent B. McGinty from Bitter Root stock farm says all horses will be sold to eastern markets by November 1 and sugar beet cultivation will be expanded. He predicts sugar beet farming becoming the ranch’s main enterprise and notes a sugar factory may be built next year. Prices on wheels reduced at McBride's.
Circulaires issued by the Missoula school board announce a September 14 election to approve a special tax of 1 mill for purchasing land and building a schoolhouse on the west side of the Bitter Root track near the city’s west end. Roadmaster Mayne reports NP work advancing on a Flathead passing track with rushing grading and steel laying as the new card takes effect next Sunday.
The petition of distribution and final accounting of Executor Ahrens for Mina Ahrens, deceased, will be heard August 26. The final account and petition of distribution in the estate of Joseph Murphy, deceased, with Lizaie Murphy as executrix, will be heard August 24.
Miss Bridget Powell arrived in Missoula from Minneapolis and left for Mullan Idaho to arrange removal of her brother’s remains from the mine burial to her home in the East. She will oversee the estate and transport.
A collision at the gravel pit near Bearmouth last night damaged rolling stock of the Northern Pacific. The pit engine pulling out of the siding was struck by engine 395 coming from the opposite direction. The impact smashed the steam shovel water tank and damaged engine 395 boiler.
Missoula on August 22 reports Road Commissioner R W Angevine directing workers on the Third street extension of the Higgins avenue bridge to shorten the frame, removing about 50 feet of planking. The open space will be filled with dirt and rocks, an adjustment praised by city officials and residents.
Misso ula notes list Pat Joyce from Potomac and David Lewis from Clinton visiting. Dr. Peter Mussigbrod of Garnet and Miss Rumiley guest of Mrs. William Q. Ranft. Ed Trudeau and family from Woodman. Mrs. H S Harle of Havre at Missoula hotel. Dr. Fox back from Portland. J W Nelson and sons from Hamilton in town. births and new home for Rev J W Bennett family. Pardee and Sam Watson among Philipsburg visitors. Superintendent Russell rode Coeur d Alene branch in private car. Coroner John Hayes to Helena.
In Missoula on August 22 Judge Webster appointed appraisers to value damages to J. B. Kemp ranch from a water company supply pipeline crossing. The examiners completed their estimate and will report to the court.
Rev J A Barnes of the Congregational church has returned from a trip to his former home with his family. He will preside at the church service Sunday morning and plans to stay, delighting his congregation and friends.
A party from Anaconda led by Peter Cox includes P. J. Dooley Ed J. Ryan and P. J. Ryan touring Missoula. They are sightseeing and touring the surrounding country.
Missoula Montana August 22 nearly all road districts in Missoula county have trustees appointed by the county to oversee local road work and maintenance continuing county efforts to improve rural transportation infrastructure.
Thursday brings notes from Missoula including attendance at the undertakers meeting and recess from travel by local figures. Mentions of the Swan River district vacationers, immigration judge visits, Cedar street relatives in Helena, and Orchard Homes school readiness. Also reports on rifle club talks, Northern Pacific staff changes, a Bonner infant death, a new Olsen daughter, coal field visits, and local shooting season prep.
Missoula reports the first fruit train of the season passing through the city this afternoon. The 14 refrigerator cars were fully loaded with peaches pears apples and plums from Washington. Iceing and ventilation of the cars required careful swift work by the crew.
President Mellen of the Northern Pacific and his party, on a Western inspection tour, are due to pass through Missoula tomorrow afternoon en route via Wallace, likely before train No. 2 reaches town.
Paul Gerber Joseph Wagner and Edward Rohkramer departed on the delayed eastbound train to Helena as Missoula delegates to the Bons of Hermann grand lodge meeting. They expect an excellent time and a large Missoula delegation to arrive next Sunday.
Missoula August 22 T. B. Letterman manager of Clark's Fork Mining company reports a successful inspection. He says operations are progressing splendidly and ore shows stronger than promoters expected, with an excellent piece of ground.
Missoula reports Superintendent Porter advances in the Wallace district development work. He is down 300 feet and drifting at the shaft foot, having driven about 30 feet toward the lead. Indications are believed favorable.
Missoula reports the Plains band led by J. H. Barnicoar has been engaged to perform at the October fair and races. The group previously entertained here on the Fourth of July and received praise for its music.
The Department of Agriculture backs date palms to reclaim arid lands in Arizona and the West. Professor Fairchild ships Nile delta suckers for distribution in the southwest. Dates could replace imports, with palms thriving in hot dry climates under ample root water. David Bennett Hill appears robust after a long absence in Philadelphia.
The advertisement claims most Americans suffer from dyspepsia and liver issues with symptoms like sour stomach sick headache and heartburn. It promotes August Flower priced 75 cents with two doses claimed to relieve. Sold by Smith Drug Company Anaconda and Missoula Drug Company Missoula Montana and dealers in civilized countries.
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