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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1902
Page
12
Missoula Aug 22 Everything ready for railway men's picnic to be held at Evaro Sunday with two trains to the grounds and return. Program includes athletic events field sports prizes and various races. Dancing after the ball game and numerous prizes for winners.
L Green a Northern Pacific switchman in Missoula has vanished leaving a wife and six children in hardship. County officials visited the Cooper Street home finding the family poorly provided and notes say his pay was garnisheed. A friend suggests Green may have left town and possibly taken his own life in the backwoods after months of hardship.
Missoula August 22 rumor claims telegraphers on the Northern Pacific may strike over wages and workload. Company reportedly plans to cut long distance lines to keep trains running if a walkout occurs, though headquarters cannot confirm. Also note ad for first quality fishing rods half price at McBride's.
Mysterious gathering looms in Missoula with delegates arriving from outside areas. Rumors place aims at resolving uneven timber wages in Western Montana or else a political event selecting delegates for a state meeting. Attendees include Judge Rogers of St. Regis and Michael Lahey along with Thomas Prendergrass.
Miss Long leaves for Arlee to teach the coming term as school opens Sept. 8. Miss Angela Reeves will teach one Bonner class, filling vacancy created by Caroline Cronkrite’s resignation. Miss Ida M. Rider from Malta will join Bonita school, opening Sept. 8. truste es praise her reputation.
Mrs. Miller on Second Street sheltering an eight year old boy belonging to Mrs. Helen Thurman now in Butte. Thurman did not support the child since leaving Spokane. Miller asks authorities to send the boy to Thurman or place him in the orphans home. officials will act promptly.
Delegates from Missoula prepare to travel to Livingston for the Montana State Trades and Labor council meeting on Aug. 22. Attending from Missoula are Thurston Dwight Millett Kane Hazleton Hardenoure and Me Kiveny Davis Billings along with likely Fred Fabert and many county delegates. The gathering is expected to draw broad attendance from unions across the area.
A. M. Lee of the Northern Pacific in Helena, visiting Missoula with his wife, boarded the late train for Spokane. He showcases a one of a kind fishing rod from the East, handmade from steel, light and compact enough to fit in a grip. The rod’s joints resemble standard sectional rods, while the handle and tip display fine workmanship.
A Minnesota group led by Dr. J. A Regan and others is in Missoula county studying land and mining conditions. They have toured the Coeur d Alenes and will visit additional areas, with participants Ed Rustad T O Thorson William Kreutz William Smith H H Dekken and A J Finberg of Wheaton Minnesota.
R. M. Delambert, general storekeeper for the Northern Pacific with headquarters at St. Paul, has died. He served 10 years in that role and previously was division storekeeper of the Idaho division, with ties across the railroad.
Virgin Wood, a young man brought to Missoula with a severe leg injury, is reported quite ill. He will be moved from his mother's home to Parson's hospital tomorrow. doctors fear amputation may be necessary.
Missoula on August 22 Commissioner Pope Catlin filed a district court claim for 150 dollars against ranchers along Carleton creek detailing the amount due him.
Daniel Dugan, longtime section foreman at Drummond, has come back from Portland where his sister, a well known Northern Pacific boarding house keeper, has been treated for cancer and is reported very low. Dugan may soon return to Portland.
Missionary evangelist J A G Stiver of North Yakima Wash will preach at both morning and evening services at the Baptist church in Missoula today. The Brethren church leader is in the city for the event.
The notice states P. M. Reilly and Co. the grocers will return today. Missoula date August 22 reports John M. Evans and Mrs Evans expected home Sunday. The judge served as a delegate from the Knights of Pythias grand lodge to the supreme lodge meeting in San Francisco over the past two weeks.
A local Missoula notice invites readers to tour the Missoula Nursery greenhouses or contact the city store on Higgins Avenue for details.
Missoula records show the Mix estate administration filing its final account and requesting distribution of remaining assets. The filing notes the estate's administrator seeks court approval to close the matter and disburse funds to heirs.
Aug 22 Missoula E A Winstanley finished a sale transferring a North Fourth street house and a let to Mrs Nancy Sutcliffe for a stated 1000 dollars.
Special Dispatch from Glasgow reports John Bartle Hayfield 16 years old stands trial for the killing of William Palmer at the latter’s ranch eight miles NW of town. Prosecution cites circumstantial evidence and alleged admissions while defense leans on a struggle claim and shotguns firing during a confrontation.
Florence resident W J Rose visited Missoula for a couple of days this week. Ex press agent Thomas Stephens returned from Butte. Clinton merchant William Crawford was in town several days. Gustave Nissem, secretary of the State Liquor Dealers association, also visited. Fire department head driver Gustave Heinze Fox left for a 10 day vacation. The little daughter of Mr and Mrs John Cyr of the Island died Friday morning and her funeral was held in the afternoon.
Fr M Ratcliffe of the Rattlesnake valley is favorably mentioned as candidate for justice of the peace. Commissioners plan to establish a new township in that section over water and land disputes. Ex Judge Myers, who filled a term as justice of the peace, has also been mentioned as a candidate.
Will take vacation starting tomorrow night for several weeks while Officer McGregor leaves the downtown beat. Officer Wilson will cover the depot beat and Special Officer Fred Fabert returns to duty. Chief Larson plans vacation starting September 1.
The funeral of Harold Mason, drowned recently, was held this morning at Marsh Bros. undertaking parlors in Missoula. Rev. George Stewart affiliated led the service as a large crowd attended to express sympathy for the bereaved family.
Miss Clara Kieth the chief operator at the Missoula telephone exchange resigns from the staff effective Sept. 1. Miss Elva Rowrey of Spokane arrives to take the night operator position.
Samuel Dinsmore sold lot 3 in Dinsmore Orchard Home addition No 4 to Hannah Gibbons for 200 dollars. Swan Johnson sold Orchard Home Nos 1 and 2 to Chester W. Cheatham of Missoula for 2600 dollars.
Missoula August 22 witnesses have been subpenaed in the state against William Alls of Carlton charged by a neighbor with stealing water. The case will be tried Saturday before Judge Houtenens.
Shoot at Missoula on Aug 22 saw Francis 45 of 50, Thompson 44, Woodward and Oelinger 41 each, Myers 36, Potts 35, Rutherford 35.
The government withdrew about 1,000,000 acres in Northern Montana from general entry to favor bona fide settlers as the St Mary canal project progresses. The order covers townships across several ranges along Milk River from Belknap to Glasgow, with homestead filings still allowed and five years residence required for title.
Missoula churches announce a limited Sunday schedule due to heat. The Methodist church will host morning and evening services led by Rev. Wilder Nutting. German Lutheran use continues in the Methodist church. Congregational and other denominations note September holds no services or delayed starts with specific times and pastors listed.
McHaffie block Higgins avenue meets at 11 a m on Christ Jesus. Sunday school after services and regular Wednesday meeting at 7 30. No services until after Sept 1. Scandinavian church West Spruce Street Rev M Peterson preaches at 7 p m. Everyone invited to attend.
J. M. Dougan, a Northern Pacific contractor, is in Missoula from Spokane with several large contracts on the line and pushing the work at all points.
Manager Hartley of the Union Opera House has secured Marie Corelli's Thelma dramatized by Charles W. Chase for next Tuesday evening. The play is very popular and is expected to fill the house in Missoula.
The Topeka gathering adjourned after deciding to put a state ticket in the field The initiative and referendum method will be used and nominations will be filed within a month.
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