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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1901
Page
13
Judge Webster presided a brief court session disposing of three civil and criminal matters. Dockets indicate swift rulings on motions and summary entries, with deadlines set for next hearings where applicable.
In Missoula Judge Webster grants Louie Miller a divorce from his wife after their 1896 desertion. The docket also includes Charles Williams winning a dispute over a spring on Otto Quast land with water rights and restrictions on pipelines. The Union Hall company secures a lease continuation for John Maguire at the opera house. Public schools close for a two week vacation with student drama and gifts.
Missoula December reports Granite ready for a new boom as the Bimetallic Mining company nears completion of a concentrator and plans to hire about 60 more miners by January 1. The firm expands the hoist building and Philipsburg facilities. Local ads urge shoppers to Globe store for Christmas goods at savings.
A Missoula report notes the Teachers association entertainment committee completed its meeting and outlines the upcoming convention details. Quarters will be provided for attending teachers and another committee chairmen meeting will settle plans next Tuesday.
In Missoula the Call Boy Jim Hill vents about fatigue from rail work as veteran railroaders counsel restraint. They warn that harsher duties and storms reveal real exhaustion and urge respect for rules and experienced workers while the boy is reminded to persevere.
J W Wood of Victor and C M Johnson of Wallace visit Missoula while Frank West heads to Helena for the holidays. Various residents plan travel home for Christmas and local figures attend to business. Oil lights wired in roundhouse, Christmas music prep at Christian church, and a land deed transfer to Blackfoot Milling noted.
Missoula December 21 The Drummond wreck was cleared and five overland trains released. Two eastbound trains were held at Missoula until noon. westbound trains rested at Garrison overnight. One unknown tramp died, suspected rider in wrecked car. No. 2 nearly on time from east today amid wreck delay. Prospects for improvement Sunday.
E J Dimmick respected Missoula citizen dies at home after 18 years in town affairs He ran a Philips street store and leaves a wife Funeral set for Monday at 2 PM from the Episcopal church.
Joseph Gauthier Jr and Fred Hammond depart for California to spend the winter. They will travel to Los Angeles to stay until spring and then return north, likely reaching here by early June. Lister will assist in selecting Christmas gifts at East Front Street.
Missoula December 21 State Boiler Inspector J H Daily from Butte is on his first Missoula county visit in months and has much business to attend to. Our loss is your gain January prices in furs coats wraps Golden Rule.
A near miss in Missoula as Mrs. Clements home faced a kitchen roof fire caused by an overheated flue. Quast's Crescent dairy workers helped extinguish with buckets and ditch water. Damages remained small. Dr. Gwinn noted as an eye ear specialist. Special sale on ladies jackets at the Boston.
Manager Peirce annouces a major next week program headlined by La Lista a renowned dancer singer and awaited by patrons The Marshes sketch team also appears with glowing notices The full lineup is described as up to date and set to pack the Gem venue with strong audience appeal
Patrick Rowlan pled guilty to stealing a mackinaw coat from in front of the Donahue store Friday evening. Justice Hayes sentenced him to days in county jail.
Mr and Mrs T J Price arrive from Waukesha Wisconsin to spend winter with son T A Price of Bonner & Price. They note Missoula’s size and promise. Dr W A Ingalls says glasses prescribed and worn properly are always satisfactory and worth ten times their cost.
Missoula reports Dr. George S. Lesher from the Flathead reservation says the winter is mild for Indians and cattle are thriving. He notes no sickness among government charges and mentions Christmas beef and mutton at Daily's with local Higgins block bowling alley opening. The thermometer has lingered at zero to eight degrees below recently.
Medical Director announces four remedy packages mailed to all who request the Blate Medical Institute free trial. The home treatment claims to restore strength and memory, aiding men with youthful folly related weakness. Requests should be sent to State Medical Institute 638 Elektron Building Ft Wayne Ind for prompt dispatch.
Lester Ruffner, an employee of the Western Montana flour mill, was held up near the opera house last night. Two men seized him, search through him in an alcove, taking $25 and a watch. Ruffner, new to the city, planned to bring his family soon. He recalls one tall and one short assailant and continues to search Missoula for them.
Missoula December 21 report lists declaratory statements filed under the 1872 act. Names include John Woodard Riley Walling and Harry with others not fully shown in the fragment. The notice indicates filings in the United States land office.
A Northern Pacific special car carried about six Sacred Heart academy students to Butte for holiday visits. The item notes the trip and endorses the Monroe doctrine and low cash prices in the Golden Rule context.
Mrs Roosevelt held her second public reception of the season this afternoon at 3 15. Hundreds of ladies availed themselves of the opportunity to call on her. The Marine band played throughout the reception.
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