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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1900
Page
12
Western Montana office of the Standard is at 110 West Main Street Missoula. Telephone number and advertising rates furnished on application.
James Jones twenty, son of J L Jones of Florence, was accidentally shot Thursday night while returning from a dance. George Jones fired at a barking dog. the bullet lodged near the lung and stomach. James badly wounded, feverish, hospitalised, hopes for recovery.
Sheriff Curran reports Spokane arrest of three men for safe cracking. J. J. Adams, John Manning, and John Orr are named. Manning turned state’s evidence and may be linked to the Thompson safe robbery near Missoula. Orr, a plane tuner, was found in Spokane and is suspected in the Thompson crime.
Friday and Saturday sales at the Globe store feature men, ladies and children’s underwear. The event promotes comfort and value with a high quality, union made selection and a nod to Glendan Club cigars for extra appeal.
Missoula readers learn of a letter to the Standard from a Ovando area resident offering to aid authorities. The writer claims deer meat is killed and left to rot in the mountains above Ovando and that bears are baited with the rotting meat. He vows to provide information to stop the wholesale slaughter of deer and other game.
Mrs Charles Harnois and Mrs Frank Kempsey arrived from Plains and will visit Bitter Root lodges for a few days. Plains organized a 23 member lodge. Missoula group failed to form a lodge that night but plans are set to gather next week with Harnois and Kempsey returning from Hamilton. They will be at Victor Saturday and Hamilton Monday.
A new line of Movha women’s gloves sells at one dollar per pair, undercutting the usual two dollar price and offering a lower cost option for shoppers familiar with the “Golden Rule” quality.
Allie Goldsmith of West Front Street appeared before Justice Hayes in Missoula court and was fined $25 for assault after a man who entered her den used offensive language. The trial testimony detailed the confrontation that followed the entry.
In district court Judge Woodly sentenced Thomas Long and William Melintosh to five years each for the July 26 murder of Louis Raddigan. Melintosh received credit for about four months, having helped convict Long, the principal. Both men faced their fate with restrained demeanor as sentences were pronounced, dating from their arrest.
Missoula reports two smallpox cases in a pesthouse. Lee Lavell from Butte and M. J. Harrison from Helena are ill with no vaccination, prompting immediate quarantine of their lodging houses. Community fear grows over a possible winter outbreak as travelers bring the disease from nearby cities. Garden City B and L distribute Glendan Club cigar.
A sensational Missoula case involving a 60 year old mining man and a woman about his age was settled out of court after repeated delays. The complainant chose not to prosecute and rumors say a $100 payment settled the matter?
Paul Cyr of Clinton was admitted to Parsons Hospital in Missoula on November 30 after stepping on a rusty nail. Blood poisoning developed, and his foot is in bad shape.
Herman Sailor, a Clinton citizen, married Miss Rena Smith in Missoula on Thursday conducted by Rev. H E B Nossell. The couple plan to reside in Clinton after the ceremony.
Missoula notes report a mix of residents visiting or staying in town, births and illnesses, a few legal and civic items, church events, tax collections, and social activities. Names include architect A J Gibson Nelson Morgan Colonel J A McGowan Fred Smith and J T Shannon with events from Thanksgiving to upcoming spring plans.
County records show deeds and mining claims filed in Missoula including H H Davenport to T S Bateman parcels in McCormick addition for 165 and E Wager to Margaret Bateman for 400. Other entries cover Hattie Sanson and A J Senson to W A Clark mining interests, bonds, and locations in St Regis district and Mount Jumbo quartz claims with multiple names listed, plus a campaign expense statement and a justice bond.
Bozeman football players and college members who visited Missoula for Thursday's game returned home aboard the delayed eastbound train. They were hosted by students and university members and left the depot echoing college yells after a brief yet pleasant stay. Local sales note golf gloves at the Golden Rule.
Mr Bandmann tends two young patients at his ranch after a fire incident. The second daughter suffered a severe burn when her arm touched the grate fire after it had been removed earlier. The first daughter broke an arm weeks earlier. Both girls are recovering and around.
Missoula land office reports receipt of a decision in a described land case. The brief note does not specify the parties or exact parcel details but confirms a formal ruling has been issued and filed for record.
The United States vs Adam Koch concerns the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter and related parcels in section 2 township 2 north range 20 west. Special Agent Ordner canceled a homestead entry for timber cutting deemed legal to procure funds for improvements. the general land commissioner dismissed, affirming Koch’s compliance with the law. Sworn statements by Emma Burns cover part of section 4 township 19 north. Solon F. Brown files a homestead entry for portions of section 18 township 2 south range 16 west.
The Missoula churches list Sunday services with times for Christian Science Congregational Scandinavian Holy Spirit Baptist Church of Christ Presbyterian Methodist Episcopal and Epworth League events. Includes prayer meetings Sunday schools and sermons led by Rev. Barnes Rev. M Peterson Rev. Linley Rev. Salsman Rev. H. Russell Rev. Walter Hays and Rev. J. W. Bennett. Overcoats are ripe, we have a good crop of them. "Golden Rule."
Reports from Missoula describe a successful turkey shoot at Lolo on Thursday afternoon with many contestants and good scores. The event, organized by the school district ladies, included a dinner at the schoolhouse and raised money to improve Lolo schoolhouse equipment. Also noted are new neckwear selections at the Golden Rule.
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