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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
23
Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 130 Higgins avenue in Missoula. Telephone 6118. Advertising rates on application.
In Missoula on January 3, twenty four saloons closed by the 11:45 pm deadline set by the new early saloon closing ordinance, despite saloon operators forming an organized challenge and seeking a restraining order. The city avoided trouble by not enforcing arrests.
Chief Gove canvassed open saloons, reporting a split among saloonmen. Of 33 votes, 24 favored closing per ordinance and 9 favored remaining open, leading to all establishments shutting for the night. Officers say arrests were unnecessary and licenses would be revoked if any stayed open after warnings.
In Missoula on Jan 3 the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school elected officers including Superintendent J H Inch and Secretary Lawrence Goodbourn. Teachers named include Mrs J W Tait, Miss Bella Likes, J F Altermatt, Dr E W Himes, and Rev J W Tait among others.
The Northern Pacific hospital in Missoula reports December activity with 344 patients treated. Of these, 70 were carried over from November, 274 admitted, two deaths, 278 discharged, and four remained as of January 1, 1907.
Snow near Saltese delays the regular Coeur d'Alene train from Wallace, causing several hours setback. A rotary snow plow cleared the drift and the train arrived in Missoula around midnight yesterday.
Modern Woodmen Missoula camp No 5329 and Royal Neighbors lodges 1535 and 3695 held a joint public officers installation at Elks hall Missoula Jan 3 witnessed by a large crowd. Officers installed include Daniel McQuarrie consul N P Krone banker Alec Benson worthy adviser and others with installing officer John F Bannan. Royal Neighbors officers John F Bannan Garden City camp 1535 then Royal Western Star 3695 installed Ella Williams Clara Fox Agnes Pringle Nellie Lilly Katie Wilkinson Cyr Myrtle Durant William Spokesfield Berth McGregor and others.
Missoula January 3 Mrs Katie Bauer wife of Andrew Bauer a well known resident died at her home 210 North Second street this afternoon from typhoid fever She leaves husband son John Bauer an engineer at the Northern Pacific and daughter Mrs John Gage of Helena Born in Germany 48 years ago she was married at 16 and moved to Montana 16 years ago After 13 years in Marysville the family settled in Missoula three years ago
Missoula January 3 Edward Jackson switchman badly injured in Northern Pacific yards yesterday afternoon sustains a fractured skull. He is much improved this evening regained consciousness this morning and remained conscious most of the day. R S Lynch fireman and Car Inspector Moody with Missoula headquarters admitted to hospital for injuries not serious.
Missoula on January 3 filed the articles of incorporation for the Missoula Creamery Company. The firm will establish operate a Missoula dairy and creamery producing butter cheese and other dairy goods and run a general warehouse for preservation. Capital stock is 50000 shares 500. Incorporators and initial directors for three months are Paul Gerber Peter Feddersohn and Raymond Richlie.
A derailment on a freight car on the Evaro hill near Reid and De Smet halted two passenger trains No. 1 and No. 2 for about six hours after an early morning accident. No injuries were reported and damage was minimal as crews repaired the tow up track.
Missoula January 3 E C Mulroney left for Helena to attend a State Racing association meeting representing Western Montana. Local horsemen praise last year’s fair meet as a success and hope proper arrangements can secure another meeting this year.
Missoula reports that negotiations for the Henderson amp Donlan sawmill and large lumber holdings in the Coeur d Alene district at Henderson s spur were closed this afternoon. Frank M Mann of Minneapolis was buyer. The Revalli hotel in Hamilton Montana known for comfort and quiet will stay open all winter.
Missoula January 3 suit filed in district court by Columbus Mercantile Company of Columbus against Charles Mason to recover 91.11 plus interest and 50 attorney fees alleged due on a note Woody and Woody appear for the plaintiff.
Helena dispatch reports the Northern Pacific plans a new plant near Laurel to disinfect stock cars as part of the upcoming yard construction. The facility will use compressed air and is described as a significant addition to the railroad’s operations in the region.
The decision on erecting the structure was reached today during a conference of Northern Pacific officers and State Veterinarian Knowles.
In Paris the Marquise de Morny and Madame Gauthier-Villars faced a riot at the Moulin Rouge as their new act "A Dream of Egypt" stirred Bonapartists and clubmen. The curtain halted for 10 minutes amid missiles and crowd shouts before the performers continued amid jeers. The crowd then descended on the box of Gauthier-Villars and Polaire, forcing them to flee.
Stanford University Feb 3 reports say President Jordan declined offers to become secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. He stated he would refuse such an offer without debate, noting he has twice declined and will not desert Stanford in its hour of trial.
Chicago January 3 The coroner s inquest into the Vzral family death, with fortune teller Herman Belek in custody, opened today Mrs Mary Nieman a Vzral daughter testified her father and sisters showed the same symptoms before dying Belek shouted I did not poison them Emma poisoned them implying Mrs Uzral the mother who died by her own hand at Belek s arrest info on the case remains suspended amid questions of motive and method
Chicago January 3 no decision reached at a conference of railroad general managers in Chicago to consider engineers wage and eight hour day demands. Another meeting will be held Monday when switchmen demands from three weeks ago will also be considered.
A store burglary at Stevens and Manley’s grocery on Utah Avenue ends with a youth named Frank Kemper arrested after being found under a counter. Two suspects, William Orman and W H Hammond, are held for investigation. Kemper claims he was forced to commit the theft by a tall stranger.
The Young Men's Christian Association plans to open general offices in rooms 624 and 626 of the Phoenix block with General Secretary G. G. Bechtel in charge. Dues of 10 per member may be paid quarterly to support ongoing expenses until a building fund campaign begins. Incorporation papers to be filed in about three weeks. 256 members joined, target 600 to 700. Directors to be elected Monday Jan 4 at 19 West Broadway.
Washington January 3 Senator Gearin gave notice that on Monday he would call up his resolution to enter into negotiations with Japan for a modification of the existing treaty with that country.
A man is noted for allowing the older daughter to take her sister away and allegedly assaulting the younger. Names are withheld pending further details. Parents of the young women reside in Chestnut.
Miss Tana Fox a local school teacher was held up near St James hospital at 9 pm by an unmasked man who demanded her purse and fled with $35. The pocketbook minus the cash was later recovered in an alley behind the Finlen hotel by Special Merchant Policeman Barney McGillie.
Dyspepsia remedy claims to revitalize stomach and small intestines by supplying pepsin diastase golden seal and other elements. Sales pitch offers free trial package with a 50 cent per box price and Marshall Michigan address for F A Stuart Co. All druggists carry the tablets.
A telegram from Sheriff Quinn says he is in Salt Lake with prisoners Cole and Giancella and will arrive in Butte today. They are being brought back from Nevada without requisition papers.
The National Petroleum association files with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging railroads in the Central Traffic Association, Trunk Line Association, and New England Traffic Association favor Standard Oil. Kansas City board of trade protests a $2 per car reconsignment fee for grain imports and seeks prohibitions or fairness.
Four of Butte speediest skaters headline the roller event at Holland rink tonight at 9:30. A record crowd is expected as admission for ladies is 25 cents and gentlemen 35 cents, including skate rental. Jones' orchestra will perform at the roller rink with the Montana State band playing at the ice rink.
With mild weather and a moonlit sky Butte hosts the annual sleigh ride to the Nine Mile house. A single big sleigh, straw cushion, four prancing horses provided by Sherman Reed. The central girls and guests dine, each paying for their own supper while Antone Reccheleau waives charges.
Great Falls January 3 By order of the local mill and smelter men's union all members will vote tomorrow on whether to insist upon a wage increase for the change shift at the Boston and Montana works. Polls open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. effort is being made to secure a full vote.
Southern Pacific Portland express northbound train No. M struck a washout near Comstock twenty six miles south of Eugene Oregon tonight. The engine and mail car left the track. The engineer was seriously hurt and several passengers sustained injuries.
A 16 year old girl was reportedly imprisoned by a boarding house landlord in Butte under the guise of domestic service. Her 18 year old sister reported deplorable conditions and the case ended yesterday with officials urged to investigate the alleged confinement.
Helena Jan 3 The trial of Charles Shriber arrested at Livingston for passing counterfeit money began in federal court today. Many witnesses identified the defendant and testified he attempted to pass spurious dollars. The trial will be continued tomorrow.
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