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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1902
Page
14
The Western Montana office of the Standard is at 110 West Main Street, Missoula. Telephone number 118. Advertising rates furnished on application.
A Missoula quarantine on the third floor of Sisters Hospital over smallpox draws fire. Secretary A F Longeway says the case falls outside his duties and questions local motives in the dispute. A letter to the editor defends the Sisters and argues only the affected room should be quarantined, not the entire floor.
This evening at 8 o'clock at the home of August Anderson in Missoula a marriage united Andrew Sands and Miss Helga Bye with Rev. Gustave Merta officiating. Invited guests attended and gifts were exchanged before a formal supper. The couple will reside in furnished rooms near the Garden City brewery where the groom is employed.
Scott of Denver representing J. H. Rollins and Sons attended the city council meeting as the firm holds the old municipal bonds. He sought a private sale to save advertising costs, but legal requirements required public advertisement, so no arrangement was possible. He then left for Idaho for other company matters.
George Lucas, the well known horseman, reports visits to Larabie stables Home Park and W H Raymond Belmont Park. He anticipates bringing two or three fine horses to Missoula within weeks and will train seven race horses for owners this spring including Al Chamberlain's Al Brino and animals for Dr. W P Mills Jack Lancaster Gold Creek and Andrew Stinger. George Farmer continues training five head near Bitter Root track. Regional circuit talks spark optimism for new horses and broader competition outside Butte and Anaconda.
The Missoula club approved by law changes lowering the member distance limit from 10 miles to 2 miles, enabling out-of-town residents to join at reduced costs. The secretary gains power to collect and remit dues to the treasurer, aligning with common secret order practice. The club reports growing membership and invites visitors to Missoula Nursery's greenhouses or the city store on Hievine avenue.
Missoula February term of district court will not use a jury this term. Joseph St Peter was sentenced to one year at hard labor after pleading guilty to stealing $150 from Levitte Cyr. Naomi E Gray was granted a divorce from Joseph L Gray with custody of their 10 year old child. Several civil cases were continued or set for later, including Western Montana Placer Mining Co. v. Brockley and Christman and Missoula Water Co. v. Williams et al.
In Missoula on February 4 a black team driven by John Gannon lost control near the Florence hotel. The sleigh tearing a leather cover, a horse fell and several vehicles were damaged including a bread wagon. Two girls riding in a sleigh narrowly escaped injury at Beatty's Place.
Dr. Fitzgerald blasts council for handling his three months’ work bill. He credits strict disease controls for the low smallpox risk and warns the city may hire another physician if the payment is denied at tomorrow’s meeting. Threats of grave charges against aldermen loom as lively session is predicted.
An advertisement touts electrical belts as remedies for falling power and nervous disorders. It promotes soft sponge electrodes that avoid burns, promises belt renewals, and offers free books on Nerv o Vital Aiments and Electricity with advice and diagnosis.
Missoula February 4 The resignation of George Kendall from the city police force is confirmed. Kendall refused the downtown beat citing personal reasons and after a 60 day layoff his resignation was accepted by the council. No further changes are expected until spring. A council discussion about a detention facility for contagious cases continues with county officials on joint action.
Prominent visitor William A. arrived in Missoula yesterday, drawing attention from local residents as he tours the area and meets with community leaders during a brief stop in the city.
Missoula on February 1 reports Frank Mayne hosting a sleigh party to Desmet with a brief stop. On the homeward leg the sleigh tipped on a grade, tossing Miss Randhe and another companion. No injuries. only kid gloves spoiled. Mayne praised as a splendid entertainer.
The Missoula post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ending Feb 4 1902. Call for any letters not yet claimed.
A compiled selection of names from an advertisement page lists William Allen C E B Allen Duncan Barr Mrs L J Reaton Pat Brady Joe A Cook J Church Miss Dr M H Clark C A Dodge George Dunham Hamilton Dew Prof H A Davee Vic tor Dalquist George Ferris Mrs J H Frazer F Su Gannon E B Graham H A Gibson Laura Green George Hinze Harry Henderson James E Hood Otto Haratke Charles E Jones Bobby Keyes Miss Addie Leonard Mrs A Marsh Eld Marsh Fred Nichols Andreae Pettersen Dr A H Pravitz B T Palmer Charles Par then R gs Rowsey Charles Smith Harry Strider W P Shipler W c Simpson Cyrille Turmell Miss Julia Sullivan Miss Luice Vance Mrs Bess Woods Frank Webb GEO H KERP P Mw
R N Sargeant of Boise Idaho admitted his identity as J T P Davis and the embezzlement of 500 dollars from partners. He had been living under an assumed name and worked as a brakeman in Missoula. He will be returned to Boise for trial after arrest at the Standard restaurant.
Filed records show James McCowan of Grantsdale deed to Annie P. Rose of Lots 11 12 13 and 14 Block 6 Park addition for $1. Placer claims include Paravan Gold Bar and Orphan Girl on Vermillion creek by Fred Peterson and August Jungstrom. Mail orders to Golden Rule Missoula.
Edward Rohkram surprised friends by delivering one of the largest timber loads ever seen in Missoula. The lumber was secured in Potte canyon and hauled to his home in the central city.
Missoula residents report Dr. M. Rockman enjoyed a brief walk this afternoon, accompanied by his daughter, though he remains weak after illness. The note lists visitors and out of town acquaintances including H. McDonald of Butte and several others from Spokane Billings Tacoma and Milwaukee.
Missoula item reports William H. Logan and Miss Lois McCaully to be married tomorrow by Rev. Father Palladino of the Catholic church.
Missoula residents and visitors include Canby Morrison from Spokane and Edgar couple from Cedar Creek. Crosstown travelers such as J W Greenough to Coeur d Alenes and Napoleon Glaude of Huson guests at Rankin reflect busy city life alongside hospital updates and forthcoming Chicago Symphony Orchestra sales at the Union.
The Boston reports half price millinery and all wool suits at ten dollars as a sale note. It states Western Labor union No. 48 changes dues collection from Harry Logan to Samuel Beaver and names Theodore Fischer as vice president.
At the hearing on exclusion of Chinese seamen Andrew Furuzeth cited the Chester Oceanic collision and the Lennox transport rescue failures to argue against the bill. He claimed skilled seamen of any nationality faced dangers, while President Gompers said labor nationwide supported exclusion and the commission would meet Friday at 10.
Manila reports indicate natives win most provincial governorships as returns come in. In Tayabas, Capt Harry B. Pandholz defeats Maj Cornelus Gardner. In Balingas Bay? only 4 voters cast, but 89 votes recorded and another election ordered. Tobacco and sugar interests press for 73 percent duty reduction.
The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the attorney general's demurrer to Tom L. Johnson's petition, dismissing his claim that the board of equalization was also an appraisal board. The court held the board had power only to equalize valuations among railway companies and refused to increase overall appraisal.
The Liverpool report notes British American and continental lines sign a joint pact on passenger and freight rates raising saloon fares to a uniform minimum. Lines include American White Star Dominion Elder Dorroster Allan Allan State Anchor Leyland Atlantic Transport North German Lloyd Hamburg America Red Star Cunard Compagnie Transatlantique and Holland American. The accord will take effect in a few days and extend the summer travel season.
London reports that Lord Salisbury plans to resign as prime minister when the South African War ends or after the current parliamentary session if peace is secured first. The St James Gazette claims high authority supports this timing, with Salisbury intending to stay until peace is achieved.
Whimsical verse quotes Puck praising prudent restraint and honoring those not forgotten with a toast to balance and memory in playful dialogue.
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