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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1901

Page

6

Niles Sent Up For A Year B Wife And Sister Affected

Missoula December 7 Judge Webster sentenced C B Niles to the penitentiary for one year at hard labor after he pled guilty to forgery. His wife sister and brother are to pay the debts and money obtained by the crimes. The case drew strong interest as Niles, once a hard worker, broke down at sentencing. Meanwhile the Sherman Baker case neared verdict with Baker accused of horse theft. The McHugh condemnation suit was stricken from the docket as settled, and Mrs Zellner won a partial divorce victory by default. Juror Theodore Bedard was excused from further attendance. Shop early to beat the Globe crowds.

Missoula Webster C. B. Niles Niles Northern Pacific Railway Company

Missoula Teachers Pass Except Two in Exams

Miss Kate Shelley, superintendent, announced grading of last week’s teachers’ exam shows all examinees passed with good grades except two. Six teachers who came to the city reviewed arithmetic and then decided not to attempt the test, returning home. Names of those who passed include Gertrude Buckhouse, Eleanor MacDonald, Louise MacDonald, Marguerite Peterson, Ella Castillo, Nethe C. Mattson, Ada Smith, Page Bunker, W. E. Nippert, Rosamond Cope, Edith Mooney, Clara Bird, Katherine Gehrett, Minnie McHugh, Pearl Marshall and Otilia Abendroth.

Missoula Kate Shelley Missoula County Gertrude Buckhouse Eleanor MacDonald Louise MacDonald Marguerite Peterson Ella Castillo Nethe C. Mattson Ada Smith Page Bunker W. E. Nippert Rosamond Cope Edith Mooney Clara Bird Katherine Gehrett Minnie McHugh Pearl Marshall Otilia Abendroth

Three Men Escape Death in De Smet Train Collision

Three men riding a handcar near De Smet narrowly escaped death when eastbound train No. 4 collided with their car. They jumped just in time and sustained only minor bruises as the car was reduced to splinters.

Missoula de Smet

Fort Missoula Healthiest Post Claim

Dr Kelloge chief surgeon at Fort Missoula says the post is the most healthful in the department with only four cages under the factor's care and none of them serious. The post has held this reputation since opening.

Missoula Kelloge Fort Missoula

Shappard Heads to Hot Springs for Rheumatism Relief

Harry L. Shappard of Buckeye leaves Northern Pacific depot for Hot Springs to sweat out rheumatism. He has stayed in the Sisters' hospital five or six days, growing restless from confinement and plans a weeks long rest at the springs. Deputy State Game

Missoula Harry L. Shappard Buckeye Northern Pacific Hot Springs Sisters’ Hospital

Warden Receives Notice To Enforce Prairie Game Close

Warden Arthur Higgins was informed by state war den W F Scott that the open season for killing grouse prairie chicken fool hen pheasant and partridge is closed. He has begun sparse patrols to investigate rumors but found no violators or evidence to act on.

Arthur Higgins W. F. Scott Dee Higgins

Moonshiners From North Carolina Return East After Still In Missoula

Missoula, Dec. 7. It is learned from likely authority that the men who operated a whiskey still at Lelo, discovered by civil engineer E. E. Hughes, have returned to North Carolina. They were moonshiners who came west as farm hands in the Bitter Root valley and left after being warned they would lack protection here. The still has not been in operation for a month or six weeks. Big sale cloaks, outfits, and millinery at Golden Rule.

Missoula Lelo E. E. Hughes North Carolina Bitter Root

A Victim of Persecution in Missoula Nuisance Charge

Maud Tillmer a 2 woman in the red light district was arrested in Missoula on a nuisance charge for a filthy sidewalk. She denied guilt, claiming persecution by other district women. She said she could not name a specific accuser, and the court released her on own recognizance to report Monday afternoon, with her mother testifying to her good character at home.

Missoula Maud Tillmer Red Light

Victor Brandy Still Turns Prune Spirit in Montana

In Victor near Missoula, Josh Gilbert operates a prune brandy still, one of few in the region. The venture, aided by J. C. Hildebrand who began the whiskey operation on Grant Creek, yields large quantities. Gilbert, resident in a prune district, plans broader market release as the brandy reportedly proves excellent.

Missoula Victor Josh Gilbert Gilbert J. C. Hildebrand Mellett Grant Creek

East Side Bowling Alley Opening and Trade Board Meeting

Missoula reports a Higgins block bowling alley opening and an East Side department initiative. Next week, the East Side board of trade will meet at John Woodward’s Vine street store to organize the area fire department, with a strong call for full attendance due to the importance to local residents.

Higgins Missoula East Side Board of Trade John Woodward Vine Street

Election of Vietor Tent Officers in Missoula

Vietor Tent No. 23 K O L M held its last review in Missoula on December 7 electing officers for the coming term. Commander J F Marvin. lieutenant commander J W Rickman. R K J A Barnhill. F E Thomas Fulkerson. chaplain C R B Cates. sergeant John East. M A T B Smothers. first M G Perry Van Blaricom. second M G Byrd East. sentinel James Van Blaricom. picket Benjamin Rowe.

Missoula Vietor J. FE. Marvin J. W. Rickman R. K A. Barnhill F. E Thomas Fulkerson C. RB. Cates John East M. A T. B. Smothers M. G Perry van Blaricom Byrd East Sentinel James van Blaricom Picket Benjamin Rowe

Sleighing Returns to Missoula as Snow Grips Montana

In Missoula on December 7 the jingle of sleigh bells returns as about ten inches of snow blankets streets. City riding is best beyond limits while Bitter Root valley reports 12 to 14 inches. Logging crews in the Coeur dAlene celebrate the heavy fall.

Missoula Coeur d'Alene

As You Like It Club Meeting In Missoula

Missoula December 7 The As You Like It club will meet at Literary hall at the university on Tuesday afternoon. A conveyance will start from First National bank building at 2 o clock for members on the river side and from Mrs W B Parsons for the south side. A large attendance is desired. Also selling six inch stove ripe 20c at McBride s and 30 30 Winchester rifles for 14 dollars at McBride s.

Missoula Literary Hall First National Bank W. B. Parson McBride

Calendars Flood Missoula Businesses For 1902

Missoula on December 7 reports a flood of handsome 1902 calendars from nearly all local firms and from large state and eastern concerns. These artful calendars are posted in conspicuous places and attracting much attention as residents receive the new year’s designs. The cent felt footssh cents at the Globe.

Missoula

Brantzeg and Throndtfeldt Wed in Missoula Home

Ole J. Brantzeg and Miss Hanna Throndtfeldt wed at John R. Cones residence in Missoula today with a few invited friends. They plan to reside here, and Brantzeg recently bought a Cooper street home to start housekeeping with his bride. Mail orders to the Golden Rule, Missoula.

Missoula Ole J. Brantzeg Hanna Throndtfeldt John R. Cones

Land entry by Hines siblings near Lothrop

Missoula land office records show Gertrude and George Hines of Lothrop filing cash entries for land nearby. Gertrude secures 120 acres and George 151 acres in the same transaction. Special sale of men's clothing scheduled for Saturday and Monday at the Chicago Bee Hive.

Missoula United States Chicago

Train troubles drive Missoula workers to Elliston

In Missoula on December 7, a railroad switch crew voice frustration with chronic delays that ripple to the public. The head brakeman blames a congested schedule, citing eight hour waits for Butte passengers at Garri son and a lack of timely trains. He warns of more coal stations to keep engines from dying and contemplates moving to Elliston for relief.

Missoula Butte Garrison George Schumaker Elliston Harry Allen Bates George Reimers Joe Hermann Joe Bradley Copper City Limited Morgan

Grass Valley Ditch bids opened for Flame contract

Missoula Dec 7 trustees of Grass Valley Ditch company opened three bids for the flame construction contract to be awarded Monday. A Portland Ore eye specialist is in Missoula for a limited time offering free examinations and proper glasses. Plus local ads for Golden Rule sales and emporium items.

Missoula Grass Valley Ditch Company Ore Missoula Hotel

Missoula Notes Highlight Local Visits and Ventures

MISSOULA NOTES lists visitors such as Rev J H McJunkin and Senator Myers, locals like David Lewis and John A Bay, and various small events including a casket shipment, a desert claim filing by Edward L Blossom, and a bridge light suspension. It also notes dances, court cases, and shop notices along with holiday displays at Golden Rule.

J. H. McJunkin David Lewis Clinton C. W. Young Merrick Hospital Senator Myers Hamilton Peter Mussigbrod John A. Bay Corvallis Lucy Thompson P. I. Crisco Helena Ellis’ Hall Edward L. Blossom Butte United States Land Office Higgins Block Miss Nettie Owen C. Fred Owen Alderman Owen California Electric Light Company Joseph M. Dixon Northern Pacific Railway Company G. W. Rhodes RK WL Munifee Ottawa Quartz Chris Schemmell Bancroft Fielena Rattiesnake Engineer Quimby Charles Emsley First National Bank C. H. Putney McGowan Commercial Company of Plains

Kahn’s Exclusion Law Aims to Restrict Chinese Entry

Washington dated December 7 reports Representative Kahn, from the San Francisco district with a large Chinese population, introducing a Chinese exclusion bill. The measure defines entry rights for those within treaty limits and details strict identification for teachers students merchants travelers and returning laborers. The Chinese government would need to list its officials entering the U S to prevent inflated official assignments to circumvent the law.

Washington Kahn San Francisco

Senate panel backs Knox for attorney general post

Washington reports the senate judiciary committee favors H. C. Knox for attorney general despite opposition from the Anti-Trust league which filed a protest accusing him of failing to sue certain alleged trusts. The committee weighed the document at length but said the president may select his own advisers and bear responsibility for them.

Washington Senate Committee On Judiciary H. C. Knox Anti-Trust League Knox League

Officer Killed by Robbers at Bank in Chelsea

Marshalltown Iowa December 7. Chief marshal J B Smith was shot in the head and killed today by three robbers attempting a bank break in. The trio fled on a handcar.

Marshalltown Iowa ightMarshal J. B. Smith Chelsea

Immigration language bill passes commonwealth senate

Language a Teast in Australia Melbourne report says the immigration restriction bill excluding from Australia all persons who cannot speak a European language passed the commonwealth senate in Melbourne on December 6.

Melbourne Australia Commonwealth Senate

Refined Sugars Advance in New York Trade

Dec 7 report from New York notes the American Sugar Refining Company and the National Sugar Refining Company advanced refined sugar grades 12 14 and IR by five points.

New York American Sugar Refining Company National Sugar Refining Company Advanced

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