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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
14
A local grocery store advertises a full stock of Etaple Groceries the largest in the state with leading brands of canned goods smoked meats and packing house products. The store touts a strong mail order department with careful handling of out of town orders.
At Missoula on February 19 the Montana Horticulture Society held its annual session with Governor Toole absent. Ex-Governor Smith read a paper on horticulture prospects while the university orchestra and mandolinist Samuel Siegel drew applause. Sessions covered apples varieties, insect pest control, top grafting, irrigation, and education linking horticulture with schools.
Hack from the Coast reports A J White, renowned printer, has returned after a three month trip to California. He enjoyed the coast stay, then visited Stevensville to see old friends before continuing to Idaho to start a new business venture.
Missoula Feb 19 Miss Louise Durham, a patient at Trinity Hospital, was injured when riding with Perry Smith of Hanratty Camp. The horse frightened the buggy and she was left alone after the ride ended.
A woman was thrown from a buggy when a horse bolted after the reins broke and the other refused to work near De Smet. She sustained a broken arm and several scratches and bruises as a result of the crash.
The Knights of Pythias held a February smoker at Castle hall with games, piano music, banjo and guitar solos by members, mandolinist Samuel Seigel performing, a Northwest touring giant guest, and a popular question session. Lunch featured seasonal delicacies and the event drew many friends.
Missoula reports three decisions by the general land office commissioner sustaining the local office in disputes over Bitter Root pre-emptions filed by W R Mullen Ira Mullen and Charles Oliver. The cases alleged lack of bona fide residence and timely settlement. The commissioner noted the parties failed to prove improvement or intent to make the lands their home.
W Lombara Co dentist locates in Boston. Daly offers Black American Lady Girdle priced at five cents.
Rev J H McJunkin visits from Hamilton. Mr and Mrs John Markle and Miss Mabel return to St Regis after city days. W E Base visits from Pine Grove fruit farm and attends Horticultural Society. R M Cobban goes to Kansas City on business. C Thurston from Anaconda. Phil Cyr new patient at Parsons Hospital from Plains. H La Beud and W H Personnett of Kearmouth also patients. W H Ethel discharged. Mr and Mrs Frank Bates return from Dakota after marriage. Father Quesnel from Frenchtown at Horticultural sessions studying apple orchards. L A Barrette from Frenchtown also. P M Reilly Co grocers mail orders to Golden Rule, Missoula.
Morris Sharpe, an elderly man who disappeared Tuesday night, reappeared last night at his Missoula home in good spirits. He explained he went out for a good time and stayed longer than expected. Bishop and Kern, Union Block, Main Street.
Word reached Missoula that J. W. Buford once with the Northern Pacific in the city is dangerously ill at his Rock Island Illinois home.
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