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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1902
Page
10
The Western Montana office of the Standard is at 1109 West Main street Missoula. Telephone number listed. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Missoula August 24 The Northern Pacific Railway issues a circular directing conductors to obtain written longhand statements from injured tramps after accidents. If the passenger cannot sign at the scene agents must forward the form to the main office. The sample form requires station date name residence occupation and a detailed claim of trespass and fault.
Missoula county endured a heavy rainstorm described as severe with sheets of rain and rising gulches near the Four Mile house. A lightning strike shattered a tree near Evaro where two youths sheltered, while damaged roads and local floods were noted. First quality fishing rods offered at half price at McBride's.
Sawtooth Labor union No. 108 announces a Labor Day demonstration in Hamilton on Sept 1 1902 with a grand parade led by the Hamilton Silver Cornet Band a speech by Thomas O'Brien of Butte and a day of games races contests prizes and dancing on Second Street and at the Ravalli Hotel with broad participation from wage earners and local businesses.
Missoula reports near completion of plans for a large sash and door factory to be built in two stories. A 60 day construction timeline is set with $75,000 plus machinery moved from Butte. The project includes a power house, dry kiln, store room, a barn for 100 animals, and an office expected to be the county’s finest.
Stinger and Campbell are pushing excavation for the First National Bank building heating plant foundation near the river in Missoula. High ground is being leveled and hauled to lower spots. foundation work should begin in a week or so. An order for the heating plant has been placed with a Chicago firm and is expected to arrive soon.
Mrs George L Elliott reports a large turnout from across Montana at the grand lodge of the Degree of Honor in Butte where she served as representative. R C Ziesing and family return to Missoula after a Wyoming stay ending with a welcome home at Golden Rule. The Ziesings plan Missoula residence as they found Wyoming unsatisfactory. Garden City Standard bottle beer advertised as the best on earth.
Five cent wine. Thibodeau and Lee. Hamilton Happenings reports vacationing visitors and potential summer home plans in the Bitter Root. McMilin of Butte plans a valley stay and possible purchase. Local residents and travelers are noted with small travel and family updates across Hamilton and nearby areas.
Missoula awash with labor effort as James Fussee of Lasalle and George F. Demorest of Kalispell are sent to rally workers for the American Labor union. A five member committee led by President McDonald coordinates the drive and will report later. President McDonald plans to stay another day to discuss politics with friends.
Elder J. A. G. Stiverson of the Brethren church preached at two services at the Baptist church to large audiences. He is a missionary and his hearers listened to excellent sermons. Send your mail orders to the Golden Rule, Missoula.
Missoula on August 24 reported a gas stove line overheating at the Royal cafe in the Higgins block started a fire. Fire crews were summoned but not needed as staff and patrons extinguished the blaze.
Missoula on August 24 reports Mayor Stevens suddenly taken ill last night with fears of appendicitis. The Golden Rule waistings first showing in town becomes a talked about topic as residents await updates.
Cairo Georgia August 24. Town Marshal Goodwin dies from wounds after a night battle with Gabey Tyrus a negro desperado charged with murder. A posse continues the pursuit of Tyrus who fled after the gunfight.
Suffocated by a fire in Portland four Kronberg children and their servant girl perished in the blaze at William Kronberg’s residence. The incident occurred today and authorities begun investigations into the cause of the fire.
The Gaspard Deschamp barn in Grass Valley was struck by lightning this afternoon, burning the structure and destroying a set of harness and hay. An employee sleeping in the loft was knocked unconscious but escaped as the fire grew. The horses were saved and the loss is about 1800 dollars.
J P Kieren a bridge carpenter was brought to the railway hospital at Missoula Aug 24 after falling from a bridge near Butte. He sustained injuries to his back and leg.
Pittsburg August 24 Theodore J Shaffer president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers and a prominent figure in labor circles is seriously ill He was taken sick Saturday night and for much of today was reported delirious.
Missoula August picnic by the Northern Pacific club draws about 700 attendees. Fans travel by train to Evaro for a day of games including a 14 to 6 baseball win by the mechanics, races, meals, and prize contests amid fine weather and late finishing events.
A group traveled 17 miles by buggy to gather huckleberries in a club outing. The return trip was spoiled by a rainstorm. The club plans to thank John K Hayes and E Meyers for their capable handling of the contests.
Grant Schick awoke to a house filled with escaping gas and found his wife and two children dead one a two year old girl and an infant. Authorities believe Mrs Schick turned on the gas while temporarily insane in Chicago.
A fat woman with a red face confronts a slender young man on a Petoskey Bay View train car. She accuses him of attempting to seat her in a cramped space and delivers a sharp retort about padding himself if he were thinner. The conductor's call ends the scene as the man escapes.
Two energetic Philadelphia youths pursue charitable fund raising as a consulting service. They solicit orphan asylums with deficits, review literature, inspect facilities, evaluate donor appeal, and charge 10 to 30 percent of funds raised, earning about 3 500 dollars annually each.
A exchange between Plunkett and Throckmorton in Chicago notes the rising costs of necessities. Throckmorton laments living on luxuries as the only affordable option, illustrating widespread financial strain.
Regional note directs visitors to Missoula Nursery greenhouses and to contact the Higgins avenue city store for details and access.
J. F. Humble reported from Missoula that hay crops are up and grain has been cut and threshed. He said he never saw crops better in Corvallis valley, and farmers across the region are rejoicing over large crops likely to boost property value this winter.
A brief note hints at new offerings described as reasonable and appealing, noting a focus on practical choices at the Golden Rule venue.
In Missoula on August 24 residents complain about stray horses and cattle causing damage in South Missoula. With the herder fund exhausted, no replacement is planned until a new funding decision is made.
Residents on the south side who own property may group together to hire a capable man to manage their affairs and taxes.
Michael Flynn and E C Mulroney returned from Great Falls where they attended the state meeting of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. They praised the gathering as the largest yet and secured the next grand lodge meeting for Missoula. The delegates will be entertained with the best time of their lives on arrival.
Missoula hosts labor speaker and former Haverhill mayor Chase on Monday evening in the courthouse square. Ample seating will be provided and a large crowd is expected as advance notices praise his status among U S labor speakers.
Missoula residents enjoyed a historic dance at the water works boarding house on Saturday night. An orchestra supplied music as tables and chairs were moved outside and the floor prepared for a long, lively evening ending as dawn approached.
Charles Avery of the local land office in Missoula has been notified of a salary increase of $100 per year. The widely regarded stenographer says the raise is pleasant news and reflects his standing as one of the Wests best.
Still wearing crutches, Bonner resident Robert Coombs spent Saturday in Missoula. He struggles with rheumatism and required the aids to move about during the city visit.
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