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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1902
Page
14
The Western Montana Standards Office at 110 West Main Street Missoula lists advertising rates upon request. Telephone contact provided for inquiries and details about pricing and placements.
Missoula marks Labor Day as a general holiday with no large parade or formal celebrations. Residents are urged to observe with personal activities, while local stores and services adjust hours accordingly.
Missoula aug 30 two grand balls headline labor day plans with an evening conference among local labor leaders to decide on a labor ticket for fall and a day of stores closing and personal celebration. delegates arrived to discuss whether to field a labor ticket amid interparty dynamics and possible socialist alignment.
The article notes discussions on topics and styles for members, announcing that new members need only a haircut and pay no dues or initiation fees. E. O. Myers was elected president and Thomas Stephenson vice president, with several membership applications already presented.
Thomas Cowan of Victor presented his father Robert Cowan’s first and second naturalization papers at the Missoula land office this week. The documents, aged and worn, show an 1864 Franklin county Missouri first paper and a 1866 second paper, confirming his quest for American citizenship. The elderly records are highly prized by Cowan.
A large meeting at Union hall in Missoula formed the Vegetable and Fruit Growers' association of Western Montana to aid shipping of produce. Charles E. Coleman was elected temporary chairman and George White temporary secretary. a rules committee chaired by Mrs. W. H. Biggs with White, Robinson and Finley was named.
The fall term of the district court in Missoula opens Tuesday with Judge Webster presiding. Four criminal cases are listed, including Nellie Davis robbery and Henry Gramm assault in the first degree. Civil docket holds 17 cases, notably Jane Johnson v Vic Blackfoot Milling Co for a second trial on damages and the deputies’ salary appeal from county commissioners.
Missoula reports J. Hunt superintendent for Northern Pacific timber estimators hosts his brother T A Hunt who has just returned from a year at Alaska gold fields. He notes some good claims and that many have left or are preparing to leave Alaska. The rush is not as strong this year as in earlier gold fever years.
Rev. Mr. Hargrave, recently assigned to the Victor and Carlton circuit, departs for Victor this week to deliver his first sermon in the new church tomorrow. He will also attend the state university this term.
In Anderson Indiana on August 30 James A Fenstermaker and his former wife Flora of Alexandria wed again after burning divorce papers. He learned of the previous split only when returning home last night and paid 9.50 for divorce costs and the license with a 10 dollar bill.
A drunken man in Missoula narrowly escaped drowning after leaping the Hammond block fence toward the river. Jack Herrin dragged him to the street. the man, claiming to go to bed, said he would seek rest. The incident is believed to involve a suicide attempt.
Sacred Heart Academy will reopen on Tuesday September 2, marking a return to classes after a brief pause.
Missoula Aug 50 Sheriff Prescott returned from Helena with a man suspected of passing a spurious check on Webster Corbett. Corbett identified the man as not the one who cashed the bad check. Prescott then departed west on horse stealing cases in Plains.
Dr Nelson deputy state veterinarian visits Missoula on official business to raise the guardians quarantine at the Smith ranch above Ross Hole and two local quarantines that have existed since May for the same disease. He notes state livestock are largely free of disease this summer aside from a mild influenza in some regions.
Inspector Grant of the Northern Pacific construction department, in town from the Coeur d'Alene branch, reports that bridge work on the branch has been completed and the big tunnel plan remains unknown to him.
Missoula report says former president Ives of the State Trades and Labor council returns from Livingston where he attended the annual meeting. He calls it important and interesting and notes the council will hold one of its largest sessions in Missoula next year. Delegates Daniel McGuire of Hamilton and John McElvoy of Stevensville also returned.
A large storm drenched Mis soula and nearby western sections. Water stood about a foot deep along low hills feeding into bottom lands. At Lehson ranch sand from hillsides buried portions of hay and grain fields.
Emil Turk returns from Lolo Granite Hot Springs. The Christian Scientists meet Sunday on Man as subject. Mayor Stevens recovers from illness though weak. Mrs George Bolles returns from Florence and heads home to Lothrop. A J Breitenstein hosts P H Carpenter of Burlington Road. George Gunn of Bonner back at work after appendectomy. As You Like It club meets at Mrs N G Tevis on Spruce Street. Shoemaker Bros prep alleys in Higgins block. Mrs Lawrence Lavey visits from Florence with her Pennsylvania mother. Old Smead passenger service ends. trains stop between switches per bulletin. Senator Myers travels from Hamilton to Spokane for Hay Cowan deposition at Hamilton court. Rev F J Salsman visits to push carpenters for parsonage. will move to woodshed Tuesday. Virgie Wood recovering well after woods accident. brother from Texas visits.
Construction starts Tuesday on a new planing mill and gas factory for the Largey Lumber company. The central plant will consolidate rough lumber from scattered sawmills and prepare it for shipment to the eastern market, with work to proceed as fast as possible.
A traveler in Missoula notes the city looks at its best this fall with new buildings and thriving trees and gardens. He plans to extend his stay, saying Missoula is the finest place he has seen in years.
A traveler returning from the mountains says quail hatch this year is remarkably large. He notes the youngsters grow quickly and predicts enough birds will be available for hunting soon.
A. J. Violette, member of the Missoula colony in Butte, visits Missoula on business. He reports I. G. Denny is doing well in the Smoky City and has been mentioned as a candidate for county attorney of Silver Bow County this fall. Silver Bow could not make a better choice.
Deeds recorded include C F Cameron to John F Smith for an undivided half interest in the Rectangular quartz lode mining claim for 250 dollars and Daniel Dugan to J M Dixon for two lots in Knowles addition for 400 dollars. Mail orders noted for Golden Rule in Missoula.
A. M. Lee, the Northern Pacific claim agent, was in Missoula this week. He has been in Spokane and other cities adjusting matters and will continue to Helena headquarters after completing investigations here.
Missoula August 30 Perry Steffer reports the forest fire near Saltese continues uphill with the timber owned by Perry Steffer James Corbett and Mr and Mrs Hans Johnson at risk of serious damage The blaze has gained headway and only a heavy rain can stop it.
Missoula news notes the resignation of Section Foreman Oleson from Clinton after six years and his transfer to Missoula, where he will reside. The report appears among various railway changes affecting the region.
Missoula readers learn Major A. L. Dunc an is welcomed by congratulations as a son arrives at his home this morning.
In Missoula on Thursday evening several young men organized the Shaved Head club. The group aims to have a good time and to hold meetings frequently.
Missoula reports the Fort Missoula garrison has received Army pay and the 24th regiment soldiers are spending their funds, with many granted leave taking to enjoy the afternoon in town.
John Richli, visiting Missoula from his ranch near Grant Creek, describes a heavy rainfall that occurred there last Sunday, detailing its impact on the area.
John E. Hayes chief accountant at W. H. Yerrick's returns from Gregson Springs and will reside there after closing this month's business. He plans to assist his cousin's wife in settling the estate and may make the springs his future home.
Missoula bulletin reports the Lynch spur at the Coeur d'Alene branch about 62 miles from De Smet has been removed. The spur led to the lumber yard from which all lumber has been removed.
A railway Call Boy recounts returning from an East Coast trip to Missoula. He discusses division changes under Mellen, losses of old-timers like Bob Rogers, and welcomes new engineers while praising Rocky Mountain division crews. He contrasts Eastern railroading with local operations and jokes about East cigarettes.
A brisk Missoula column highlights sheriff candidates and labor party activity led by Billy Crawford. notes a building boom, electric fire alarm talk, and Bitter Root valley tourism by moonlight. Reports on railways, farms, the Western Montana fair, water works, and school plans amid a lively civic scene.
In Bloomington Indiana on August 30 aged Mr Chandler filed for absolute divorce from his wife of seven years aged 28. The case references a prior assault on Moses Chandler and his wife by a group described as whitecaps who whipped them for being too fond of each other. The son described being seized by two men and struck with fists cornstalk clubs and a switch before being released. The incident left multiple weapons including cornstalks and clubs in the yard.
A reward is offered for the return of a pearl-handled revolver left at Mentrum and Briggs in Missoula. The notice seeks the finder to bring the weapon to the store for compensation.
In Omaha on August 30 William W Hately a dry goods clerk killed himself after surrendering his wife to a man she favored He left his children several thousand dollars life insured and a fortune to come from England The couple had moved to Montana two years earlier
In Omaha a man driven by a broken marriage allegedly due to his wife’s affair with Charles Stierte of Newton Montana shot himself. He had consented to a divorce to favor his children’s future with Stierte’s money, left his life insurance to his offspring in England, and denounced his former wife in a final letter.
County records show J W McAllister transferring lots 3 and 4 in block 78 Urlin addition to J Kelley for $800. Hiram Knowles and wife sell lot 2 in block 34 Knowles addition for $300 to Wallac H Lynn. Lucretia Worden sells lots 11 to 14 in block 162 Town Company addition plus an extra land rectangle for $232. John R Daily reports 133 cattle slaughtered from June 11 to Aug 25.
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