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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1901

Page

12

Ryan Recovers Hidden Treasure Amid Blackfeet Threats

Missoula rider-led party pursuing the Curry gang finds a white box high in a tree along a ceded strip. Ryan retrieves the box after a tense climb and discovers a wrapped treasure and the body of a dead Indian boy inside, causing fear and suspicions of pursuit by Blackfeet.

Missoula Curry Gang Montana Cutbank Ryan Curry Currys Mr. Ryan Howver

Missoula memory of a lost Curry gang encounter

A speaker recalls anxiety over a Curry gang episode not witnessed by Indians, noting no participants appeared and the truth was kept until returning to Missoula.

Missoula

Missoula Theater Season Promises Strong Attractions Ahead

The Union theater under Manager Hartley has drawn high-class acts this season with Eugenie Blair Mrs Lessoyne Wests minstrels and more. Future bookings include Jefferson Angelis Opera Chicago Symphony Orchestra Dan Sully The Chastian Blanche Walsh and Frederick Warde plus Al G Fields minstrels and Way Down Fast. Also a Daly irrigation showcase in Hamilton highlights productive irrigated lands versus dry acreage.

Missoula Union Theater Hartley Eugenie Blair Jefferson D‘ngelis Blanche Walsh Frederick Warde al G. Fields

Irrigation Plans for Missoula County Looming Dad significant

Plans for reclamation of arid land and irrigation will be decided this winter. Samuel Dinsmore is building a large canal along the old Miller ditch to water the Missoula area south of town, to be finished in a few weeks. Grass Valley and Frenchtown ditches will be completed this winter or spring, doubling tillage in those valleys.

Hamilton Daly Missoula County Samuel Dinsmore Missoula Grass Valley Frenchtown

Desirable Higgins Estate Lots For Sale In Missoula

Real estate from the Higgins estate highlights valuable building lots on Upper Higgins Avenue and in the Montana Addition. Builders seek business and residence sites near the new railway station and state university, with water mains extending to assure yard and garden improvements. Prospective buyers are already inquiring for spring construction.

Higgins Avenue Montana Addition Higgins Missoula State University Montan Rattlesnake Aleady Bus Ness

Son Set to Open Early As Season Opens

The son’s opening is regarded as a certainty and it is important that those seeking sets choose their selections before the season begins.

Son

Small Farm Gains Popularity in Western Montana

The small farm movement grows near Missoula with about 100 families on 5 to 2 acre plots. Farmers report profitability and better living conditions away from city life. Orchards are being planted and will boost future revenue as trees mature.

Montana Missoula

Postponed University Play The Octoroon For Holiday Break

The Octoroon performance by university students for the athletic fund has been postponed to after the holidays because of other attractions. Miss Keilog e of the faculty drills the students and John S. Blake leads stage work. Rehearsals proceed well and a finished performance is anticipated.

University Athletic Fund Keiloge John S. Blake

Steam log loader helps logging work in Hamilton area

A steam log loader in winter quarters near the saw mill attracts a stroller in Hamilton. The machine has proved a great labor saver and an important feature of logging where transport is by rail. Its summer work was exceptionally good and the employment experiment was satisfactory.

Hamilton

Northern Pacific Route Changes Rumor Circulates

Local railway men dismiss the rumor that the Northern Pacific plans the Coeur d Alene route as its main line. A 40 percent grade at the divide crossing and heavy snowfall in the region pose major objections under present conditions.

Northern Pacific Coeur d'Alene

James E. Stevens Installed as Hamilton Postmaster

Steve's fat take notes that James E. Stevens, the new Hamilton postmaster, is now fairly installed.

Steve James E. Stevens Hamilton

Newspaper friends hail Steve's late entry to office

After two weeks in office Steve receives widespread congratulations from state paper friends who praise his loyalty to party and friends. Wynne H. Roberts, the post master who just ended his term, is thanked for his administration and looking forward to private business.

Steve Wynne H. Roberts

Rail yard work near Mis soula station speeds passenger tracks

Roadmaster Mayne’s team has worked all week in the Mis soula yards to rush new tracks for passenger service. The lines will improve station approaches by reducing the east yard grade and easing the Rattlesnake bridge curve, with completion expected in two to three days. Fire escape upgrades on Kennedy hotel and Wagner building showcased, with contracts awarded for more blocks. Andrew Logan leads much of the work satisfactorily.

Mayne Second Missoula SP Ea Ak Sy Gia Kennedy Hotel Wagner Andrew Logan

Plans for Spring Building and Missoula Bowling Boom

EB W Schilling confirms a large brick building will rise on Upper Higgins avenue in early spring and a decision on a hotel is pending. A substantial brick structure is assured on his lots. Missoula experiences a bowling boom with wide participation and a state league team expected soon.

EB. W. Schilling Higgins Avenue Missoula

Bitter Root Valley Hopes for Electric Railway Link

Readers in Stevensville and Missoula await extension of electric railway lines through the Bitter Root valley to connect towns directly. The proposed road is seen as popular and a bold step toward improved communication and transport.

Stevensville Missoula Bitter Root

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