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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
16
Western Montana newspaper fragment reports a brief item from The Western with sparse details. Reads as a local note or notice with unreadable OCR portions, offering limited names or context beyond region.
Thermographic readings from Missoula and Mount Sentinel indicate a notably colder summit week, with mountain temperatures averaging 18.6 degrees cooler than valley levels. The report notes a 24 degree greater difference than prior weeks, regular summit tracings, and personnel inspections proceeding toward Coeur d Alene.
Final proofs by Mary E. Rogers on 1 percent acres and by W W and Jones on acres of find near 8 Regie. Thomas Guinnane of rants contends against the homestead entry of George T. Ryan on 16 acres of Mind'in township I forth range. Guinnane claims prior settlement and questions the claim. Reilly's roe.
Arrangements are nearly complete for Ike's Memorial services in Missoula on Sunday. C F Kelley of Butte will be the orator of the day, delivering an eloquent address. The program includes processional music, readings, prayers, choral selections, and a final benediction by Chaplain Linley.
The city mourns Father Ward a longtime art chaplain of the local lodge of A C T L. He died of Bright's disease after travel to New Jersey for treatment. Funeral details and further notices from Missoula were requested by the family.
A 2 A meeting of the Fruitgrowers association was held this afternoon. Reports from officers were read and approved. Attending were T. A. McChain of Clarkanana, W. Bo Harlan of Como, and other officers including Beers Gary Oncar and Treasurer J. More.
Plains launches a campaign to create a new county division, seeking a western seat government at Plains. Proponents argue current Missoula County costs are high, while the Plainsman cites Meagher County gains from smaller governance, noting Virgin forests, mineral wealth, and lack of roads or bridges as justification for self taxation and local control. The plan would isolate the western portion with an estimated annual levy to cover debt, roads, and administration, shifting burdens from Missoula County to the proposed new entity.
In Missoula on December 2 the district court convened at 19 o'clock and continued until 5 p.m. Several motions and demurrers were argued. Multiple cases were set for trial or continued, including Harry Karkanen infant case, Dito vs Jenne and others, Woodward vs Terry, Hayes vs Morrie and Teay, and Parsons vs Markwell. Demurrers to complaints were overruled or continued, with various deadlines extended for answers. Georgia A Martell was granted an absolute divorce.
A notice urges consumers to check plumbing and water heaters as pressure could rise to unsafe levels. Homeowners are advised to inspect pipes, fittings, and heaters and seek professional help if signs of stress appear.
Mistoula Des 2 The council heard the plan by the Lighting Company to extend its contract with the city to enable a dam near the mouth of Hel Gate canyon. The plan aims to provide water for irrigation and urban supply across both river sides, with general sentiment deeming the proposal reasonable and essential to the company’s sale prospects.
Report covers recent vagrant roundup with details of two suspects pleading guilty to maldtone mischief. Amos Marsood and Jayes face further proceedings tomorrow. Also notes new Northern Pacific hospital report for November, with counts of patients admitted, discharged, and remaining, plus obituaries and funeral notices for local residents.
In Missoula this morning Justice W. A. Houtchens officiated a marriage between Willem Plom and Slew Fe Helte Couture, both clerks of the court. The ceremony took place in the afternoon, tying the pair together in a formal state ceremony.
A coroner's inquest into the freight wreck deaths concludes with a verdict against Conductor Young. Trainmaster J H Johnson testifies the crew must ensure all superior trains have arrived before moving and that engineers and conductors verify arrivals at stations with registers before leaving. The verdict blames the conductor for failing to ensure proper sequencing and station checks.
Missoula officials held another afternoon session while road work was reviewed. Inspectors later reported the Whitefoot Canyon route to Bon is in excellent condition. Funeral services marked the day for Mrs. Gorge Phelps with large attendance and floral tributes. Rev. S. J. Sateman officiated at the city cemetery interment.
A reader cites personal relief from chronic piles after using Pyramid Pile Cure, praising its promised effects and claiming two boxes cured her condition for over a year. The ad-style testimonial notes the remedy costs 50 cents a package and can be mailed to any address with three dollars.
Missoula residents and visitors noted include John Rinquette, J. T. Humble, Frank Nelson, Robert Rett, T. A. McClain, Fred W. Wilson, D. Hamel, Mrs. James Conlon, Mrs. James Rowden, John Watson, V. Cramer, Jeep Gauthier, Starke, Edward Denton, Philip Wagner, W. H. Raymond, Thomas Crawford, Thomas Stephenson, Lieutenant Mitshell, Be-n, Joseph Howden, George A. Kain, Fred C. Stedtford, Theodore Bedard, John McMannis, Alwinna Sheldon, Robert Demers, and McGrath store changes amid Missoula bowling high averages. Numerous brief mentions of travel, business visits, and property transfers accompany the local notes.
W Martin scored 158 points in 29 games with a high of 224 as Harry Robinson’s mark remains unbeaten. A gambling case ends with Tuindauier charged, while Frail Arse travels to Norway for a year. A marriage license is issued to Victor Harmon and Ana Tan. Daly residence grounds are praised as exquisite in Simmer residence chatter. Administrators announce a long December meeting with many proposals. Local teachers from Ray county pass exams in the city, and sheriff-elect Jorhna vund begins post as the new Democratic frame.
Fo Missoni and 2-County Superintendent of Schools Mic Kate Shelley announce a county teachers reading circle. Aimed at all county teachers, it will receive a shipment of books and meet regularly during winter at varying locations to study topics beneficial to school work.
Spec'al Dispatch to the Standard reports Hozmas county commissioners met for the December session yesterday with substantial business to transact and expectations of a reliable agenda. The briefing notes indicate careful consideration of spending, road matters, and county services as the session proceeds.
The document lists procurement items including stationery, printing, binding, fuel, and various office supplies for the state board. It mentions a contract process, bond requirements, and delivery of supplies for the legislative assembly and capitol building projects, naming George M. Hays as secretary.
Notice to contractor from the Bide tee ee teeet petereeet ne Atearcoe Miling Company at Bon Bef Sion Yo. Dee due at 12 o clock for new winders and deliveries. The item concerns Ackfoot Milting Bonner and related work at the site.
In a southeast direction through Car Man prairie in Mescal County, a company filed specifications for a project. The text notes a meeting and a plan with references to a milling company and northern parts, but details are unclear due to OCR garble.
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