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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
24
A Missoula editorial calls on city officials to stop shifting blame to ministers and the school board and to aggressively pursue lawbreakers. It criticizes prior reform promises as graft and demands the administration use its police power to curb open vice and illicit living, promising a lasting record if duty is fulfilled.
Kalispell dispatch reports the steel nearly reaches Whitefish and winter work stops once road and yards are completed. Trains will run to the point for winter supplies, with spring resumption planned. Heavy rock work on the lake shore to finish by March.
Western Montana stockmen see improved chances after three days of warm weather. Hay on hand will not last through winter, so some plan to drive cattle north to Flathead county for straw to feed through spring. Cattle ages three and four may withstand a mild winter with oat straw.
Reports from Sand Point Idaho indicate a large smelting plant is highly likely to be built next year. East capitalists have studied the site near Lake Pend Oreille and favorable recommendations issued. A smelter would boost ore from Blacktail mines and Montana tributaries, with Sand Point gaining regional importance and mail orders directed to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
Henry Chambers, pioneer of Montana, died at his home between Hamilton and Grantsdale of pneumonia. Born February 20, 1825, he came to Aldergulch in 1863 and to Bitter Root valley in 1869. He represented Missoula County in the lower house in 1881 and was postmaster at Grantsdale in 1886. Funeral Friday will be attended by many old timers.
In Missoula on December 2, the Ravalli county local option election drew differing legal opinions. Some argue the vote bans liquor licenses countywide, while others say each town determines its own stance potentially allowing saloons in Hamilton and Florence but keeping Stevensville Corvallis and Victor dry. Grantsdale showed a unclear result on the returns.
Local shop P. M. Reilly offers a full assortment of fresh fruit varieties available for everyday shoppers. Fruit selections include apples oranges bananas and berries with emphasis on quality and variety for daily needs.
Missoula dated December 2. Mrs Minnie Brown of Saltese and J Conrad of St Regis married last week and moved to Saltese. Their house burned Monday night from an overheated stove, destroyed completely. They escaped in night clothing, contents lost, money lost in the blaze. The Conrads are in Missoula, staying with Mr and Mrs Warwick.
Missoula, Dec 2 Will Cave county assessor has returned from a deer hunt with a large handsome white tail buck. The hide and head will be mounted by Gulden and Hammond for display at the St Louis exposition. Dr R Gwinn oculist and aurist.
Herbert D. Williams and Miss Alba Herrings wed at the bride’s home on West Cedar street Missoula with a few friends and relatives in attendance Rev S J Salsman of the Baptist church officiated Both spouses are well known Missoula residents.
The groom, a popular repair man for Missoula Light and Power, and Mrs Williams leave on the North Coast limited for Pacific coast cities tonight. They plan to return to Missoula in about a week to make their home there.
Eugene Hodge, captain of the Flathead lake steamboat line, reports a very successful navigation year. The Klondike handled freight and passenger traffic well, with navigation closing November 1 after a busy summer. An auto mobile line is planned to cross the reservation, shortening Missoula to Flathead country travel ahead of spring navigation.
Joseph K. Wood hosted Charles J. Herran of the federal secret service who tracked the Alaskan forger Beasley across Nome Honolulu Japan China India and Africa then to South African mines where Beasley was captured and brought back for trial. Missoula residents praise Herran after a remarkable, novel like pursuit.
Missoula Dec 2 Returns from Darby Ravalli local option vote show wets 47 drys 73. Alta and Sula precincts have small turnout, but dry victory now assured.
Misoula notes report Mike Quinn drew 10 days in police court for drunken disorderly conduct. Alfred Blixt received a 160 acre land patent in section 22 township 13. S. P. Brallow of Chicago filed for Ruth Lode mining claim patent embracing 20 acres in Thompson district. Reverend Rev Price will return to lead Congregational church next Sunday. Dr. W P Mills remains in concussion after fall from Fordham bridge with little change in condition.
A Meagher county farmers institute session, presided by R. M. Sutherland, drew a representative audience despite a strong chinook wind. Local talent provided music, with Miss McNaughton and Miss Wilma Trotter delivering solos. Speakers Prof. R. W. Fisher, Prof. M. J. Elrod, and S. F. E. Linfield spoke on horticulture birds in agriculture and diversified farm products. The event marked the first at White Sulphur Springs, with Lewistown to host next.
Missoula December 2 The case of the city against Frank Pierce of the Gem theater will not come up for trial in Lothrop tomorrow as scheduled. It was postponed indefinitely due to the illness of Chief of Police Hollingsworth the principal witness for the prosecution.
Dwight W. Hughes arrives in Missoula for a brief stop before proceeding to Washington to begin duties as private secretary to Congressman Dixon.
In Forsyth district court Fred Davis was found guilty of grand larceny for stealing a horse in November 1902 and sentenced to one year at hard labor. Frank Johnson pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property and got six months. Slusher pleaded guilty to burglary. Ferrier faces trial for criminal assault on 13 year old Nellie Goodwin, with a large jury panel scheduled.
Old sores and chronic ulcers signal a polluted blood system. S S S blood purifier cleanses the body, purging impurities to allow healing. The ad claims S S S removes the cause of sores and strengthens the whole system without minerals. Written by Swift Specific Co Atlanta Georgia.
The Annual report of Admiral H C Taylor chief of the bureau of navigation calls for a general staff for the navy and two new vice admirals to oversee the Asiatic and North Atlantic stations. It proposes eight ships with 18 knot speed and high coal endurance, six new cruisers for Europe, a battleship and cruiser squadrons for the Asiatic station, and immediate provision of gunboats for river service.
A famed numismatist warns amateurs that age does not guarantee higher coin values. An auction in London misreported a 1795 dollar as a 1744 issue, prompting a rush of sales and letters. He notes hundreds of 179 dollars exist and many buyers overestimated the premiums on old dates.
The piece argues that street car operators endure as much nerve strain as locomotive engineers. It notes constant danger from rails, axles, wheels, unexpected obstacles, and human error as crowds demand rapid transport. The author emphasizes the sympathetic view of the motorman’s daily risks and responsibilities.
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