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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
12
The wife of a local Misoula physician reflects on personal church experiences during a period of active community involvement. She discusses social events, religious services, and how faith shaped family life in the town.
Missoula, Jan 7. Rev T C Tiff of the Methodist church toured the West with the church extension society to promote funding. He praised Brother Bennett for building a debt free Missoula church and recounted early struggles, including six charcoal burners who joined a revival and a key mishap that ended later with peace in meetings. The article ends with a lengthy list of local ad insertions and names.
In Missoula a local land office decision favored August Hollensteiner in the contest with B J Kimball over a Bitter Root timber and stone entry. Kimball sought a homestead and delayed payment led to disputes. The land is mountainous and not suitable for cultivation.
Clerk of the district court R. W. Kemp reports to the bureau in Helena. Last year 152 marriage licenses and 29 divorce decrees were issued. 22 divorces by women and seven by men. Thirteen citizenship papers granted, far fewer than the prior year.
Missoula letters remaining unclaimed for the week ending January 7, 1902 include those addressed to several individuals. Call for collection at the Missoula post office to claim these items.
In Missoula on January 7, the Montana Fruit Growers association elected W. B. Harlan as president and Samuel Dinsmore as vice president. J. Read became secretary, J. E. Moss treasurer, with C. C. Whis A. S. Blake J. P. McClain W. J. Tiede and Samuel Dinsmore named directors. The secretary of the state horticulture board spoke on packing apples for market. Committees will review financial books. next meeting to be in Missouri. Railroad workers urged to inspect union-made overalls.
Copy of the report to County Treasurer George Higgins listing licenses issued in 10L by category including auctioneers retail liquor real estate and others. Totals show hotels restaurants lodging houses 135. physicians 40. theaters 1046. brewers strip butcher 189. cigarette selling 60. merchants 2550. peddlers 95.50. livery hacks 132. all others 104. The grand total is 82904.50 pounds.
Dr. Gwinn notices from Missoula report Epworth League cabinet to meet in Butte on the 21st to plan the state gathering. Attending members include Charles Avery, Miss Clara McDonel, Rev Danner, Prof Phil Cole, Leah DeGroat, Mrs Mickle and others.
Missoula January 6 report: a Thursday evening meeting will organize a society to prevent cruelty to animals. The gathering will be held in the rooms of the Missoul club and many ladies and gentlemen have signified intent to join. All interested are invited to attend regardless of petition status.
Missoula January 7 Miss J G Wisterman and Mrs J G Wisterman learn of the death of their uncle J W Alsop a Clinton Ky merchant aged about 65 from heart failure. The ladies travel east to attend his funeral and it will be held after Mrs Nall and Mrs Wisterman arrive.
In Missoula on January 7, the Flathead agency jail is described as small but holding about a dozen prisoners. The gravest charge cited is living an immoral life, a government law agents are urged to strictly enforce, with numerous arrests under it among Indians.
Missoula January 7 Montana Standard Mining Co increases capital stock from 150000 to 1000000 with an 85 cent per share rise Amended declaratory statement mentions Rock Island White Cliff Denver and White Bluff quartz redevelopment mining claims in the St Regis district locator names A L Thurston and George Cox.
Missoula reports the university students will stage a play on January 29 in the Union Opera House. The company has practiced for weeks and is in fine form to present the production to the public.
In Missoula Jin there will be an important Foresters meeting at their hall on Thursday evening. Members will ballot on a large number of applications as the order enjoys prosperity and a very large membership.
Missoula January 7 report filed by Stiles and Hoagland of Thompson in the clerk and records office shows that 17 head of cattle were lifted in December.
Missoula reports Miner Berry William Weaver William Carlton and Matt Miller appeared before Justice Houtchens asking bail set at 100 dollars each. Sheriff Prescott defended action saying gambling must stop though some doubt the motive amid ongoing games.
John M. Rochester, chief clerk in the state treasurer's office, deposited 15600 with County Treasurer Higgins from the sale of district school loans to the state university. The bonds sold at a good price. Rochester may return to Helena tomorrow.
Hattie Goldsmith and Tot Hewitt, two Black women accused of robbing Joseph St. Peter of $1, were given bail of $100 each by Justice Houtechens in Missoula. The preliminary hearing is set for nine weeks from Friday to allow witnesses to travel from distant locations. Millinery sale at half price at The Boston.
On January 7 a problem with a coal car under a westbound freight caused a delay to the eastbound Passenger at Bonita on the Northern Pacific. The train, which left Missoula around 9 PM, expected the issue to be fixed soon after.
Letterman is at his mines at Plains M M Fowler came down from Victor to secure medical attention for an illness Colby White has returned from a long stay at Victor where he has been at work Dr Cross the veterinary surgeon Was called to Hanratty's sawmill yesterday to attend an injured horse
An advertisement by Dr. Bennett Electric Belt Co touts electrical belts for curing impotence and various ailments. It claims silk covered sponge electrodes prevent burns, offers renewal for a penny, and promises free books and advice without cost from a Denver address.
The Supreme Court continuation details a plan to consolidate the Great Northern and Northern Pacific under Northern Securities to create a monopoly. It alleges manipulation of stock and control by J. J. Hin, Hill, Morneau and associates to evade Minnesota laws and restrain trade. The suit seeks a perpetual injunction blocking stock votes and management influence across the three railways.
Chicago January 7 The Interstate Commerce Commission opens what is billed as a pivotal session hearing freight rate discrimination in packers goods favoring Kansas City. Tomorrow focuses on the impact of recent railroad mergers on rates potentially signaling broader probes into major lines.
Tacoma January 7 Governor MeBride's Secretary reports that Governor McBride has chosen J Howard Watson the noted newspaper man for the post or his private secretary position.
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