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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1905
Page
7
The Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 130 Higgins Avenue Missoula. Telegraph and telephone avenues listed for advertising rates on application and inquiries.
The May damage suit against Charles J. Cowell and Allen Forkner, the Bitter Rowt sheep case, opened in district court with a jury chosen. Plaintiff George May, a Stevensville area sheep businessman, accuses the defendants of malicious conspiracy to injure his name and business by planting a brand on Cowell’s sheep and detaining them while planning to ship 3000 sheep to Idaho. Cowell’s action in justice court for grand larceny was dismissed at preliminary hearing.
George T. Baggs of Stevensville and G. Murray of Missoula represent the plaintiff in a suit against Cowell and Forkner seeking 378 300 in damages. Two witnesses were examined this afternoon, George May the plaintiff and Dave Whaley a pioneer resident of the valley.
William Zamova an Acro wit employed at a local Variety theater was arrested for robbing Tucker saloon last night. J F Raw, said by his father to be a contractor in Mutts, is arrested as an accomplice. Atkinson, the bartender, positively identifies Zamova as the man who drew a pistol and robbed the cash register. Zamova laughed after the robbery and admitted nothing when confronted.
A Missoula ad solicitor named A. More collapsed at the Western Printing and Publishing Co foundry on First Street West. He was seen alive at 1:15 pm, had a list of local contractors, and died before medical help could arrive. coroner's inquiry underway with no immediate company reply.
Alexander bookkeeper for New RoW Sprites Coal company found dead in the Broadway lodging horse in Futto this morning at 2:45. A note left indicating intent to commit pulcido. Police investigate likely suicide.
A Daily Mail Shanghai correspondent reports the Anglican stations at Soochow Fluchow and Hangchow have been recalled, with the rumor spreading through the literar and pent up tension noted in London.
In Dec 19 dispatch, Acting Gov. Ger. announces inviting W. J. Bryan as his rival guest. The Elas plan to entertain Bryan and he will lecture on "The Prince of Peace" during his visit.
Bolivian congress ratified the commerce treaty with Peru after pro longed negotiations begun November 27 in Lapaz on December nineteen. In New York the People s Gas Light and Coke Company directors approved a city gas rate for Chicago and cut the daily rate from eight to five percent on December twelve.
Frederick Lockley, a well known Missoula resident and former newspaper writer, died at 402 South Second Street after a lingering illness. Born in London in 1824, he served in the Civil War, worked for the Cleveland Leader and Salt Lake Tribune, edited the Butte Inter Mountain, and later lived in Salem before settling in Missoula with his daughter Mrs A J Glason. He leaves three daughters and one son. Burial will be in Salem after relatives arrive. services held at the Gibson home.
Special Dispatch to the Atandara Hamilton Idaho reports the sudden death of C. J. Cone a former well known resident of Hamilton. He died at Lewiston while engaged in mining business after moving from California. Frank Cone a legislator from the county left for Lewiston. Funeral arrangements are not yet definite but interment is expected locally.
MISSOULA NOTES. J. F. Cone arrived from Hazallton. Dr. A. Brown, formerly of Pittsburgh, now in Potomac, visited Niskonla. J. L. Humble, Corvallis cattleman, with wife, was in the city. E. E B. Howell came from Butte to spend Christmas. Charney Sackett, court stenographer for Judge Winston, bound for Missoula then Spokane for the holidays. R. de G. Smith, Anaconda real estate man, en route home from Dry Gulch to Iran Mountain. Atemwinding watches, $1. McBride’s, one. Missoula, Dec. 19. A concert will be given Friday evening, Dec. 3, at the Christian church for its benefit, featuring Mrs. Henrilee Dietrick and Alan McPh, noted violinist.
The Taggart divorce motion hearing began with Captain and Mrs Taggart absent, represented by lawyers. court notes that funds left to Mrs Taggart by her father are held by Equitable Trust of Chicago linked to John A Walsh finances. A separate dispatch reports Chicago & Northwestern extending a line toward Rosebud reservation dairy region as part of a broader rail expansion. In St Paul a jury returns a guilty verdict in a South Dakota land dispute case involving Horaluetl and Roye B. Starna.
Wallace Idaho December 19 Thomas Beck chief of police was fatally injured in the Standard mine at Macé when a timber end struck him in the back pinioning him to a post. He died en route to the hospital about half an hour later. Beck, 38, native of Utah, previously served as police chief at Republic Washington and in 1905 shot Oscar Olson in Burke. He leaves a wife and four year old, five brothers and three sisters. Funeral plans pending.
Missoula reports multiple property deeds filed with the county clerk and recorder. Transfers include Perry Sleffer and wife to Fred Sterling and others covering extensive sections west of town for 10 000. Harper and partners to Fred Sterling with timber rights and sawmill interests for 6 000. additional transfers note nominal or small consideration for Orchard Homes plots, Big Blackfoot Mining timber lands, and a Magggie Mulcahy parcel in McCormack Additions.
Des 19 Lut. Charles M. Allen a well known resident says Lula has enjoyed quiet hours, population rising slightly, several fine buildings erected, and a new railway expected to boost business with many new buyers anticipated in the near future.
Paris based Echo de Paris correspondent reports Bu Hamara, pretender to the Siooris throne, preparing a large force to strike Sultan's troops near the Algerian frontier.
Chronicle notes digestive discomfort and stomach trouble described as severe or long standing. Mentions indigestion, catarrhal symptoms, gas build up, and related stomach issues affecting individuals. No clear dates, names, or locations provided in readable text.
Claims of Nau's Dyspepsia Cure curing severe stomach disorders. Letters praise relief from catarrh of the stomach and indigestion after using the remedy, with endorsements from individuals in Oregon and steamship interests. Advertisement offers hooklet, price one dollar per bottle, and express prepaid by mail.
The Montana Supreme Court heard arguments on the legality of state normal college bond issues and land grants for educational funding. Attorneys for Haire and others argued the bonds were illegal under the enabling act and Montana constitution, while the state contended the grants create a permanent endowment. The proceedings extended with lengthy legal debate on endowment, trust, and statutory interpretation.
The U I A team led by Adams, Lindquist, and Holley holds the top spot with high scores of 273 by Ellis and 259 by Jackson. Two matches remain this week before the first half ends. standings show the top three blocks firm, as $50, $20, and $10 prizes await after a 40 game second half starting post New Year.
Special Dispatch reports in Helena that in the Alabatment proceedings against B S Thresher the supreme court sustained objections to three charges and overruled one. The sustained charges include perjury in the Gouln Abercrombie case forgery in the Thresher Britannia case and perjury and forgery in the Christie Nickey case. The overruled charge accused embezzlement in the Burton Kipp case. An order allows until January 1 1940 to amend the charges.
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