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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1902
Page
12
The Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 110 West Main Street Missoula. Telephone number 118 listed for inquiries. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Two civil actions filed in federal court seek 10000 in damages for hospital and physician expenses plus reputational harm from beatings by Lieutenant Governor Frank G. Higgins and Arthur E. Higgins. Edward Blockley and Theodore Booth initiate suits in Butte and Helena, with attorneys Duncan & Dratten and Sanders & Sanders.
Theodore Woth, a Detroit traveling man, filed a federal court action seeking 10000 in damages for injuries from an assault in Missoula. He alleges head injuries from an attack by Lieut. Gov. Frank Higgins and his brother Arthur Higgins, deputy state game warden. Woth resides out of state.
Local short notice directs readers to send mail orders to the Golden Style established in Missoula. The item emphasizes mail order process without additional details or dates.
Mrs. H Myers and Mrs. George F Brooke circulate petitions in Missoula on January 3 to form a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. They cite starving horses on the south side and hope for broad moral support, with a leading citizen already pledging to join. A large turnout is expected at a meeting to organize the group.
Jan 3 Missoula reports Dr. McCullough back from cattle and sheep ranch visit and stock in good condition. He treated a sick child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eychleishheimer for chickenpox not smallpox. Mrs. Rich’s attendance shows no smallpox transmission from the child.
The Globe reports a major price drop on remaining holiday items as stock from the season sells out. Limited quantities remain across home decor gifts and seasonal apparel.
Missoula city workers battled a blocked sewer at Majin Street and Higgone Avenue. The team used a steamer to clear the line after hours of effort. John Wilson narrowly escaped drowning during the incident, drawing cheers from bystanders.
Missoula January 3. Dr. McCullough returned from Nine Mile after a lengthy trip. He was summoned by the serious illness of Mrs. Erning Keith. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Keith but the infant is so frail it may live only a short time.
The narrative reports Alice Smith daughter of Barney Smith freed after a prior robbery case. Barney Smith pressed to drop charges but the court retained the case, noting the daughter’s release from reform school and subsequent confinement in the county jail.
A woman in the county jail was released after her mother, recently divorced from Smith, visited the jail and paid the costs of the case. The prisoner was then discharged.
A Missoula report describes Officer Anderson watching a suspected burglar near the Gibson block. The thief fled toward the alley but a confrontation was avoided due to distance. Nearby second hand shop owner Kalb vows iron shutters after repeated break ins.
The Missoula land office report for December shows 1 604 acres sold for cash, 60 acres desert land entries, 4 preemption declarations filed, 4 timber and stone entries filed, 12 homestead entries, 18 final homesteads, and 1 railroad land reelection covering 11 609 acres. Receipts totaled 1 82. Final homestead filers include Silas C. Dishno, William A. J. Ray, and Jens Peterson. declare statements filed by Jessie Williams and David Sath. Bitter Root 160 acres Indian land once owned by Antoine Ninepipe sold to Robert Simith at 12 per acre. final desert land proofs by C. W. Francis, Edmund Engelisigard, and William Ray.
Missoula churches announce revival services beginning January 5 rev Bennet will lead with Miss Dennis Indiana revivalist joining. Christian church native talent solo meetings follow. Presbyterian Congregational Baptist Episcopal Scandinavian and Christ Scientist plan regular services and Sunday schools with varied evening programs.
Remodeling of the fire hall starts next week and a new ladder and chemical engine arrive by February 11. Western Union crews rush wiring to the new quarters while the office moves in days. Harry Alen receives a letter from FP L McAllister noting Mrs McAllister’s health improvement.
A brawl erupted in a Montana beer hall in Missoula on January 4 as several soldiers fought over a hat taken by one man. The dispute escalated into a general fight with six to eight soldiers involved and one man reportedly injured.
The first cabinet meeting of the new year examined building crowding in several departments. Navy and War report the tightest space and a new building is considered. Some propose merging the Justice and State offices to free space for the three military departments. No decision reached.
The forest superintendent’s office will be abolished effective January 1, transferring control to individual reserve supervisors. Gust Moser, acting superintendent, states supervisors can better manage their reserves under local conditions, though he cautions one policy may not fit all areas. Rangers will still be appointed by the Interior Secretary after passing strict exams.
An advertisement claims an electric belt from Dr. Bennett Electric Belt Co offers cures for a wide range of ailments including nervous disorders varicose weakness rheumatism stomach and bladder troubles and female complaints. The copy extols soft sponge electrodes that won’t burn and offers free books and diagnosis with a Denver address and a claim of renewal for a small fee.
William Crawford the youthful burglar was found guilty by Justice Hayes and ordered to the reform school at Miles City. Sheriff Prescott accompanied him to the reform school while Buckley and Judge Webster verified his fitness for placement. Crawford has a family in Eugene Oregon and a mother in an Oregon asylum.
Chicago Bee Hive announces union-made overalls and jumpers at half price from The Boston and Millinery, inviting railroad workers to call and examine the items.
The Montana Supreme Court today altered its ruling in Porter Brow versus Industrial Printing Company from Cascade County. It withdraws the affirmed grant of a new trial in part and directs the district court to enter an order granting the defendant’s motion for a new trial only on counterclaim matters beyond the three listed in the judgment, with leave to amend the answer.
T. J. Knapp and Mr. Hollensteiner located three placer mining claims in the Nine Mile District named Sendolphin Casella and Eureka. A small anecdote accompanies the location promising future newspaper material.
Missoula Jan 1 Several river accidents were reported over the last two days with skaters narrowly escaping drowning. Nearby help pulled victims from the freezing water before they sank under the ice. Dr C Burton osteopath of Missoula noted the incidents. Jan 3 Methodist church held a meeting to elect Sunday school officers with Charles Avery named assistant superintendent Bid Williams secretary and Miss Susi Jarlington assistant secretary.
A band of raiders dynamited the Bank of Camden Point vault in Camden Point Missouri early today. The explosion woke residents and a firefight followed with the robbers fleeing on a hand car. One robber is said to be wounded.
William State's evidence emerges in Grand Rapids Michigan as Stilsen MelLeuad and City Attorney Lant K. Salisbury among others face conspiracy charges over a 4 000 000 water contract. MelLeuad confessed to the prosecutor and agreed to turn state's evidence in the trials of McGarry and Taylor. Salisbury has already been convicted.
Members of the Stein club hired a big sleigh from the Johnson barn and took a four in hand from Cyre hotel in Grasse Valley for an outing tonight. They expect a return around midnight.
Miss Alice Roosevelt, eldest daughter of President Roosevelt, will christen the German emperor’s new yacht under construction at Staten Island. The decision was announced today after an invitation extended by Dr. von Hotleben, the German ambassador to the United States.
Max Q O Rell now testings comfortably after surgery at the French hospital yesterday. The operation addressed a stricture of the bowels and set up cholicitis as reported.
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