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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
14
The fragment notes travel by railroad from the west, focusing on how trains or routes adjust themselves as a starting point. It discusses transport adjustments and regional connections implied by a historical timetable or route description.
Rail traffic from the west edges toward normal as eastbound trains still suffer weather delays. A Pullman passenger described brutal cold near Fargo with 47 below zero, forcing passengers to bundle in blankets. Depot work continues at Missoula with completion in sight. heating, carpentry, and interior finishing advance as crews push toward a warm, ready new Northern Pacific station.
A thief raided several south Missoula clothes lines last night, taking valuables from half a dozen families. Tracks in the snow led to a beaten path. one man is suspected, others cleared. The notice ends with an ad for a Globe store sellout offering handkerchiefs and other goods at reduced prices.
In Missoula district court today the will of Mrs. De Long was led by J. M. Dixon as attorney for the estate. Michael Macaulay filed for letters of administration on the estate of Mrs. Macaulay. The estate is valued at 1500 dollars and matters will be heard before Judge Webster on Saturday.
The divorce decree granted last week to Mrs Zellner does not award custody to her. She retains the children by a special agreement between the attorneys. Congregational church women plan a cookery and fancy goods sale Saturday afternoon and evening at the old post office stand Higgin avenue.
Missoula announces W. H. Houston and John Haynes will depart Thursday morning for a three week visit to Denver and Kansas City, detailing plans for the trip.
Bee Hive Bargain Store will stay open evenings through Christmas season, offering shoppers extended hours for holiday purchases.
Obituary note reports the death of James Bowden a veteran Northern Pacific engineer known as Jimmie along the line with ties to Missoula and the broader railway community. Regency he
A man died from injuries after his engine backed up to take water when the tank jumped the track. He was thrown, the engine toppled onto him and burned him fatally. He will be buried Monday in Minneapolis.
In Justice Houtehens court F G Higgins and A F Wiggins pleaded not guilty to assault in the third degree. The hearing is scheduled for Saturday. The county attorney addressed insinuations about local officials, while venire and Roeth, injured Sunday, are noted. Dr Gwinn is mentioned in the report.
In New Quarters Missoula on December 18 the United States land officers settle into their new quarters. The office appears busy and functional with D B Gowlate of Victor and Supervisor Weber of the Little Hoot forest reservation among the visitors today. A thirty three and one athioae cent discount on millinery at Me Doston.
Coma December report states Dr. B. E. W. Haggard formerly supervising the thoroughbred department at Daly farm will relocate to Spokane to enter private business.
The ladies of the M. B K church announce a sale of fancy work and rummage items running Friday afternoon through Saturday evening in the First National Bank block. Talk with McHale about holiday goods and latest offerings.
Work on the Grass Valley ditch dam is progressing in Missoula Illinois. Timbers are nearly out of the dam and construction will begin next week if weather permits.
Miss Pansy Gibford of Missoula married J A Sampson of Butte today in Salt Lake City. The ceremony was at the groom’s parents home with a large reception. The couple will reside in Butte and begin a brief wedding tour.
Dr Dodd the eve specialist from Butte will remain at the Florence hotel in Missoula until Saturday evening.
In Missoula on North Second Street Rev Walter Hayes officiated a small wedding uniting Maud Hutchins and Harold L Davis with only close friends present. The bride, well known in local social circles, moved here with her family from Denver years ago. the groom is a popular railroad man. Congratulations from many friends to the couple.
Missoula reports Mayor Stevens among successful deer hunters in the Lolo district with a notable buck. Elmer Pease arrives from Nine Mile with seven deer, including a 210 pound buck. The column notes local commerce, doctors at the Florence hotel, and updates from Helena and Ravalli county.
In Missoula on December 18 three youths raided McBride's skate display, stealing about six pairs. An officer spotted them, they fled over a fence dropping the skates, which were recovered. The youths are to be arrested in the morning.
Chicago December 18 Albert Griffiths known as Young Griffo a clever lightweight boxer is forced to retire from the ring due to valvular heart disease. The statement notes his health limits and possible return but cites medical advice for leaving competition.
Dr. McGregor of the Olympic Athletic club examined Griffiths and, citing heart weakness, refused to allow him to enter a scheduled match tonight, warning the danger of competing in the ring.
Samuel Stevenson, John Alexander Dowie’s brother in law, testifies in Judge Tuley’s court that Dowie controlled him during signing of a private agreement he claims cost him 185000. Stevenson says he signed under Dowie’s pressure after an oil night of prayer and left legal details to Dowie’s attorney.
Rioting occurred at polling places during the Costa Rica primary elections. Police restored order as the official republican ticket led by presidential candidate Maximo Fernandes faced the contest. Via Iveston reports from San Jose.
Architectural Record notes the growing use of metal in interior decor driven by electric lighting. It cites metal fittings for fire screens towers and lamp standards, metal moldings around marble and tile, and thin metal linings on doors and piers, with expansion possible due to cheap production.
A terse notice from Dr. Bennett’s Electric Belt Co at 16 to 26 Union Building Denver describes a promotion for the “Nervo Vital Ailments” belt. The ad mentions accepting belts as partial payment and urges immediate write at once for free books.
An 19th century testimonial style notice warns against mercury in remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. The text urges purchasing the genuine internal medicine claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces and offers testimonials and pricing information.
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