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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1902
Page
16
A partial list shows a selection of La50 dress patterns priced at 15.00. The note emphasizes this as a great chance to obtain some of the most stylish patterns available, highlighting the limited listing to illustrate options and value.
A meeting of lumbermen in Flathead County convened to study labor union troubles and discuss potential impacts on local lumber operations. The session examined union activities, wage issues, and possible responses to workers’ grievances.
About 50 delegates from Idaho and Ravalli county gather in Missoula to back union organizing in Flathead mills. President McDonald of the American Labor union says owners and business men oppose unions and vows to prevail, noting 25 to 20 sawmills and a Hill mill employing 350 men.
The state case against C. W. Allis of Carleton was tried in Justice Houtchens' court. A six person jury found misappropriation of water owned by Farmer Hornigg, fining Allis one dollar plus costs.
Missoula on August 23 reports brakeman T B Green, who had vanished with his family in distress, reappeared last night and went to his home. He learned furniture owners had claimed their property and his earnings had been garnisheed at the railroad company office.
George Robinson a recent arrival from Butte was rushed to Sisters' hospital with appendicitis. Surgeons Drs Spottswood Pixley and Tremblay performed an operation. The case was serious but he is now improving.
The northwest corner of the nursery farm hosts a relocated school building. The current schoolhouse will be moved to a new site across the road. Miss Abendroth will teach this year as Miss Faherty departs for a city position. The schoolhouse moved to block 44 is nearly in place.
Missoula notes record visitors and residents including Mr Hall of Butte and W H Perkins of Basin. The list mentions Miss Della Harding, Miss Edith Pulliam, Miss Hensinger, A J Greenough, Dr J B Denayer, and others visiting or returning home. Local business includes mining claims by F G Bond and W H Dickinson and a real estate transfer on East Front street.
L. W. Butler formerly principal at Early Iowa arrives in Missoula and will lead the Lolo district school at a good salary. He plans to take charge around September 5 or 8 and has begun a trip to the coast before starting.
Missoula on August 2 reports a group of ladies hosted a chowder party for carpenters working nearby. Guests included Mrs Phelps Mrs Talmadge Mrs Johnson Mrs James and the Coleman Brothers of Grant Creek plus Mrs Green and Mrs Reynolds from the city. The meal was praised as the best in a long time. City store on Higgins Avenue advertises the Missoula Nursery greenhouses and bicycle sundries at McBride's.
Missoula announces a cemetery association gathering at 3 PM Monday at the Elks hall. The meeting replaces the regular quarterly session to discuss pleas for raising funds on Labor Day.
Emil Turk reports notable health improvement after a stay at the Springs. He and Newton Hyde plan a two week or longer excursion into the Clearwater country before returning home.
Missoula report notes Mr and Mrs Thompson returning from Brainard their former home. They were joined by Miss Nellie Wolford of Brainard who will stay until Sept 1 before her mother joins then both go home. Order Garden City Standard bottle beer. The best on earth.
Missoula report says George Gunn, operated on at Parsons' hospital for appendicitis, has recovered enough to sit up. Also note McBride's offers first quality fishing rods at half price.
Missoula August 23 a small land contest was heard in the land office today Lemuel J Byard contested the homestead entry of W H Wheeler alleging abandonment The land is near Fort Missoula and Wheeler introduced testimony to show it has been abandoned for four years
In Missoula on Aug 23 Judge Frank Kennedy from Anaconda fishes with friends who invite him to a ranch for Sunday. A promise of fish if he does not catch any himself is reported alongside mention of new waist materials at the Golden Rule.
Missoula visitors this week include Dr. L S Holmes a well known state figure who has long resided here He arrives to look for a real estate bargain and may decide to make Missoula his home in the near future.
The Missoula county Sunday School association forwarded 35 dollars pledged for state work to the state treasurer. The sum was raised easily. Missoula discusses its first showing of waistings at the Golden Rule.
E C Mulroney secretary of the racing association returns from state tour promoting the fall meeting and says many fast horses are expected to compete. The visit boosts plans for a successful event in Missoula.
In Missoula on August 23 a report spreads that C. E. Johnson is running for county treasurer on the Republican ticket. Friends doubt the bid, some think it a joke, while others insist the move is real.
Charles Hartt a well known rancher from near Bonner fell while repairing his house roof this morning. He was taken to town for medical treatment and reported in stable condition.
Missoula August 23. As No 2 came into the yards from the West tonight the engine suddenly gave out and refused to perform its work. It was nearly half an hour before another engine could be procured to pull the train in.
In Missoula on August 23 Judge Webster's court appointed Mrs. E L Bonner executrix of her late husband estate with Deer Lodge appraisers. Guardianship letters issued for Odelon Spooner. Appraisers named for estate of Lee Kohn. administration sought for Herman Kohn. Sept 13 hearing set. Presbyterian church trustees approved $25000 mortgage to build parsonage. Georgia Martel sues Albert Martel for desertion and non support. married 1888 Gregory, Montana, separated 1900 Superior. Mail orders to Golden Rule, Missoula.
Special Hamilton notes report the 6 weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Wash McKinney dying at 4 am funeral held yesterday Mrs W B Hundley and four children visit relatives in Woodside Miss Julia Krummel leaves for Wales Spring Myrtie Weber to marry Charles Avery of Missoula ceremony at local Methodist church Parishioners from Northwest Magazine staff in town for Bitter Root feature Paralyzed elder Mary Heffern feared not to recover Local teachers and trustees busy with census forms Miss May Dougherty returns from Anaconda Mrs George Beckwith visiting J E Totman Elder White and Elder Kelly of Latter Day Saints proselytize in town Visitors include J E Sherman and W E Duncombe of Fort Dodge Iowa Bible union services planned at Methodist church Rev J A Martin to preach farewell sermon from Philipsburg Sgt and six men from Fort Missoula escort Nez Perce graves at Big Hole stake about 12 days Miss Ethelyn Million visits from Victor to Colfax Washington
At a Methodist church board meeting in Missoula on August 23 the salary of Rev. J. W. Bennett was raised by 200 dollars per year to show appreciation for his work. The ministers praised his earnest service to the church and its members. The item ends with a light closing remark about modest spending at the Golden Rule.
Missoula on August 23 reports Mrs Wallace P Smith entertained a small group at her Park addition home. The friends enjoyed a day at the residence and near the creek beside a small park, all describing the outing as delightful.
Walter Siegel and Gus Metz, both known icemen in Missoula, settled a trivial dispute with their fists this morning. Siegel had Metz arrested and Metz paid a fine of 1 dollar plus costs.
Missoula county commissioners will meet Tuesday to discuss the assessment policy. The board remains undecided on fighting the state board’s action.
Missoula report states John E. Hayes, cousin of Don Hayes who died in Seattle, leaves for Gregson Springs tonight to await the hearse and body. The body is expected to pass through Missoula tomorrow on its way home.
Missoula on August 23 reports Samuel Dinsmore deeded one acre in the Orchard Homes addition to the trustees of School District No. 1 for use as a school site. The action sets aside property for educational facilities in the growing community.
Frank Johnson 35, a carpenter for Northern Pacific, died at the company hospital in Missoula after a two week battle with typhoid fever. His remains will be shipped to Livingston for burial.
Louis Keeler son of Mrs. Keeler of the Golden Rule store was rushed to the hospital in Missoula on August 28 with a serious illness.
This afternoon all trains will run by way of Helena until repairs are completed. Tonight's north coast limited trains will go by way of Helena to bypass the affected section.
The Missoula fire department answered two false alarms, injuring a man when a heavy truck ran over his foot after Thomas Anderson tried to mount the ladder. A serenade for James Campbell, newly married, was thwarted by the alarms.
Several social notices list Miss Margaret Ronan visiting Butte with Mrs. Ronan Carter. Others include Miss Stella Greenough traveling to La Crosse Wisconsin and Boston Massachusetts, and Mr. Tyler Thompson Jean and Harold Sloane camping near Victor on the Bitter Root.
Daily Roundup from Granite notes travels and visits of residents to Bisbee Butte Hamilton and England. It records a Labor Day union ball, health updates, marriages and escapades including J W Richards Fli Pyles Sam Henderson Hilga Solo and D J Ballantyne’s lightning close call.
Mystic Conn August 23 The Universal Peace union adopted a resolution denouncing army and navy maneuvers as increasing military spirit and dependence on weapons It called for abolition of military drills and boys brigades in schools and substitutes like fire drills life saving practice and relief companies A second resolution urged reducing lynchings and preventing strikes by achieving a just system for production and distribution of wealth to guarantee full toil rewards.
The Nordensjold Antarctic expedition reached the Falkland Islands on July 4 and examined the vast unknown ocean from the Falklands to South Georgia. Depths reached about 19,600 feet amid exploratory work.
Revere Massachusetts August 23 Bobby Walt Hour defeats Harry Elkes in a 25 mile motor paced race to night and results pending.
A large bridge on the Butte Logan branch was destroyed by fire near Logan in Missoula on August 23. The incident disrupted rail service and prompted investigation into the cause of the blaze. Local authorities and railroad officials begun assessing damage and possible temporary detours for trains.
Walthour led early and maintained the lead as a new world record was established for a 25 mile segment. Chronometer marks show five miles 7 14, ten miles 14 26 2 5, fifteen miles 21 40, twenty miles 27 59, twenty five miles 35 111 5, beating the prior 25 mile record of 35 19 4 5.
Camille d Arville's former husband Andrew Wilson Lyons sues in San Francisco alleging alienation of affections with her current husband Ernest Willard Crellin, Oakland millionaire. Lyons claims a $50 000 settlement and reveals claims of negro blood, while Crellin and Camille deny the charges and vow to fight.
Leslie's Weekly notes William H. Crane lives in a modest Cohasset roofed dwelling that suits his thrifty New England neighborhood. Crane believes an ancestor was a sad sea dog, explaining his love for the sea and his fondness for yachts and electric launches.
Text discusses Mr. Cranes concept of a mans house combining home and clublike attractions. It notes Co hasset as the setting for this sunny hospitable home and the ideal he pursues.
L. W. Smith, former minister to Liberia, told Philadelphia listeners of abundant trade openings in Liberia but noted German dominance. He recalled Savannah’s 500 emigrants thriving with skilled trades, and described rivers rich with gold and nut and fruit abundance.
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