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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
14
The semi annual clearance sale of suits returns with deep cuts to entice customers. Early fall stocks prompt the event this year and many exclusive styles, some only a month in the store, are reduced to the lowest notch to ensure quick selling.
Missoula notes last nights fire in Northern Pacific repair yards shows five minutes delay before locating the blaze. Authors urge installation of an electric alarm system to speed response, protect property, and enhance city growth with the new apparatus.
After weighing options for some time, Myers declines a legislature bid due to cost and accepts a nomination for justice of the peace. Visit Missoula Nursery's greenhouses or call city store on Higgins avenue.
Missoula, Aug 29. The old log stable on East Front at Pattee, one of the city’s oldest structures tied to Missoula Mills and Hell Gate history, has been torn down. A substantial business block will replace the blemish now removed.
The Western Montana Fair is billed to eclipse prior exhibitions with a grand showcase of livestock, crafts, and entertainment. Organizers promise expanded exhibits, new attractions, and bigger crowds than previous years.
Missoula reports letters indicate the Western Montana fair will feature its largest livestock display yet with horticultural exhibits and peak fruit crops. Farmers promise record-level preparations and many visitors are expected during the first week of October to observe Bitter Root and Missoula valley resources.
Condensed July statement for the Northern Pacific Beneficial Association covering Missoula and Brainerd hospitals. Reports include receipts and deductions by division, hospital patient payments, interest on bonds, and total expenditures. Surplus listed with medical and surgical case totals across Brainerd and Missoula facilities.
The note requests a Garden City Standard bottle beer claiming it is the best on earth. No additional details or ordering information provided.
In Missoula churches a slate of services is listed. Rev A T D Raleigh will preach at Methodist churches morning and evening, with German Lutheran services in the Methodists until the new South Missoula church opens likely next month. Other notes cover Congregational, Presbyterian, First Church of Christ Scientist, Baptist, Scandinavian, and Christian churches with September resumptions and Sunday school times. The program at the Methodist service includes specific musical pieces.
Retail notice states first quality fishing rods are available at half price at McBride's. Limited stock and selection unspecified. Sale promotes significant savings for anglers seeking reliable gear.
Missoula reports William Edwards and party have returned from an outing on the Upper Blackfoot. The group enjoyed perfect weather and a delightful time though they wished to stay longer.
W M Erler, recently elected president of the Trades and Labor council, is a well known Missoula figure who previously worked as a journey man barber and later managed a local barbershop in the city.
The Italian Frank Barrilo killed yesterday in the Northern Pacific yards was buried this morning in Missoula at the Catholic cemetery. No services were held.
Missoula report notes Judge Nelson J will accept nomination for a seat on the judiciary. The item cites Aug 29 as the filing or announcement date and identifies Nelson J as a candidate pending party confirmation.
County Attorney Hall returns from Plans with two suspects jailed awaiting district court trial. Byron L. Cook fled but may be caught. Eight horses stolen rather than one have been recovered, suggesting an organized gang operating from Plains to the Canadian line. Authorities expect to capture other members at Thompson Falls tonight.
A man named Whaley employed by jeweler B M Francis drove up the Blackfoot and his buggy overturned over a steep bank. The horse was killed or drowned, the buggy wrecked, Whaley escaped with slight injuries, and Miss Elva Bowery, riding with him, was shaken and bruised but not lost to the river. The horse and buggy were valued at 20 dollars.
Missoula, Aug 29. Fox and Mrs Fox hunted huckleberries in Pattee canyon but a large black bear arrived and claimed the patch. Without a gun Hard Times lost the contest and the bears took the berries, leaving the couple to retreat with camp gear and stray in the hills for hours. They returned home tired and later bought apples preferring pie to berry pudding.
James H. Cowan the defendant in the Hay versus Cowan suit is ordered to appear and testify in open court before Judge Webster in Hamilton on Saturday August 30. J L Humble of Corvallis is also cited to appear and give his deposition in the case.
Official returns from the Democratic primary show no candidate for the U S Senate obtaining a majority. M F Anser narrowly trails Talbert by a few hundred votes for the Senate nomination. O B Martin defeats John McMahon for Superintendent of Education. A second Senate race will pit Greshman Lattimer and ex Gov John Gary Evans against each other. Second and Third district races proceed to a second primary on September 9.
In Missoula at the Florence hotel a sudden threat caused by a bustle contraption triggers a swift, calm intervention. Landlord Chaney notices danger, discreetly kicks the object under a table, averting a potential crush and preserving order without alarm during dinner.
The American Bar Association elected Francis Rawle as president with John Hinkley secretary and Frederick E. Wadhame treasurer. A resolution urged drafting a bill to increase United States circuit court judges from three to five with a four member quorum, to be presented at the next annual meeting in Hot Springs, Virginia, in 1963. W. B. Hornblower led the annual dinner at the Grand Union Hotel.
A north coast limited train passed Missoula while a 55 car freight on a hill near Evaro broke loose. The runaway cars gained speed toward the westbound limited before stopping miles later after action by Conductor Chester and crews. Engineers Baird and Ryan were aboard the leading engines with others on the hind end. Several people and road property were at risk during the incident.
Charles E. Avery heads to Hamilton for a several day visit while Cyrille Bourgeois of Huron visits Mis soula. Trainmaster Lew Dunning returns to Howe and many locals, from farmers to merchants, pass through town on business and leisure.
Sheriff Prescott returns from the county west end search for Byron Cook charged with horse stealing in Thompson. Cook fled bondsmen and associates to face charges as Prescott heads to Helena to capture him, while authorities pursue a man suspected of forging a check in Missoula.
The Hell Gate lodge of Elks in Missoula held a highly interesting meeting on Tuesday night with strong attendance. Several new members were added, and novel initiatory rites captivated the audience. Visitors Harry Knotz and George W. Wilson of Philipsburg joined in the festivities and praised Missoula’s climate.
In Missoula on Higgins avenue and Main street Sam Dinsmore skilfully controlled a spirited team after a horse reared. The plunging animal tore the neck yoke strap and harness, but Dinsmore kept the reins and prevented serious injuries to the four occupants and the survey being drawn.
Word from Wyoming Missoula dated Aug 29 says Rev Mr Burton who was assigned to the Drummond New Chicago circuit at the last conference will not preach at his new place. He has accepted a call from a church in Wyoming and has already left for his new home.
Frenchtown reports harvest in full swing with three binders working in each large field and hay crops turned out to be very large. Local families share health updates including recovering child, newborn daughter, and improving diphtheria quarantine. Ada Griffen visits from Walla Walla and nearby Dow family returns from three months away. Alexander Dow visits Missoula.
Col. J. A. Mc Gowan, visiting Missoula from Plains, says the Plains valley harvest this year far surpasses all prior records, noting exceptional crop conditions and growth observed during his stay.
In Missoula on August 29 Minnie Mando a Japanese resident of the red light district appeared before Justice Houtehens on a charge of robbing William Sellers of 35 dollars. Sellers testified the money was taken while he was in the house while Mando denied taking it. The judge planned to render a decision the next day.
Buried in Fort Cemetery Missoula the funeral for the child of Captain and Mrs Gose. The service followed Episcopal rites and the remains were laid to rest at Fort Missoula. The family receives condolences from many friends in their bereavement.
A sergeant and 12 soldiers from Fort Missoula return from the Big Hole battlefield where they inspected graves of soldiers who died in the clash with Chief Joseph and found sunken neglected grounds with fallen trees and a chipped monument. They estimate three months of hard work needed to repair and clear the site.
The ladies in charge of floral tributes and decorations for the Montana Press association meeting in Hamilton on September 6 are busy. They aim to show visitors that the Bitter Root is a land of flowers and beauty.
A reward will be paid to the finder of a pearl handled revolver left at Mentrum and Briers in Missoula.
A Republican league meeting at Marshall and Stiff's office drew about 40 attendees to organize for the campaign. Officers elected include E C Munroney as president, George Pringle as vice president, and W B Jessup as secretary with Colonel Marshall Postmaster Keep and Aldermen Mix and Thomas named to the executive committee.
Hamilton excited by news that the Montana Christian Association will meet in the city next year. Four delegates from the local Christian church Rev. R. M. Dungan Mrs. R. M. Dungan Mrs. M. J. Fletcher and Miss Alice Simmons carried an invitation. The invitation was accepted and locals of all denominations will help make the gathering one of the history’s pleasantest in Montana.
The report notes Hamilton on August 28 marking the fourth occurrence since the $30,000 prize began. Details on the event and participants are limited in the fragment.
Perry Steffe learned that a destructive forest fire is raging near Saltese three miles west of town and on the east side of the railroad track. The blaze is said to be under full headway and may destroy considerable timber before it is controlled, threatening Steffe’s timber holdings nearby.
Rushed with new work this fall, Northern Pacific division engineer B E Palmer arrived in Missoula from Spokane. His department conducts several locating parties in the field, with Engineer Gleason leading one crew, a former Missoula locator.
Daniel Dugan section foreman for the Northern Pacific returned from the coast after attending his sister’s death in Portland. She was well known in the area and suffered from cancer. Burial was held at Portland.
Judge Webster of the district court travels to Hamilton for a brief session. A short session will hear motions and related matters with potential trial dates set for pending cases.
The valley is described as prosperous with abundant yields across all agricultural sectors. Farmers are busy harvesting and shipments are expected to be large. Plains gains a metropolitan water supply and gas lighting, elevating it to a leading Western Montana municipality.
In district court Joseph Lochbuler sues to recover 1600 dollars plus interest due since 1899 on a note from A C Hollenbeck. He also asks to foreclose a mortgage on 20 acres of land and on machinery.
Firefighters answered a 1:30 AM alarm at a shed behind Thomas Devine residence on East Fourth Street. Damage described as slight.
Missoula on August 29 saw County Superintendent Shelley oversee a countywide teachers’ examination in the courthouse. Fifteen educators attended from various parts of the county.
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