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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
14
In January reports from Missoula and surrounding towns confirm smallpox cases are confined to a few areas with patients isolated in pesthouses or homes. Physicians say all cases in Stevensville Hamilton Missoula and Lynch spur are quarantined and risk to others is minimal.
Missoula revival services draw steady crowds at the Methodist church where Miss Dennis preaches compelling sermons and new concessions are added nightly. At the Christian church Rev HH EF Russell attracts large congregations with talks on leading a better life and several people plan to join, with baptism possible next Sunday.
Missoula remains wrapped in fog for two weeks, turning trees and fences to glittering diamonds each morning. Frost coats sidewalks thickly in places, while nearby Lolo and upper valley areas report similar mists and limited visibility as locals observe the weather.
Missoula on January 16 reports the Northern Pacific Railway advancing sewer work on Higgins avenue despite frozen ground. Workers remain at the site and the sewer may finish before the new station opens. Contractor Deeks says occupancy cannot occur before late February with steam fitting progressing toward turning on steam by week’s end.
January 16 report quotes Chief Larson saying 18 applicants seek police posts while denying any planned overhaul. He dismisses circulating rumors of a general force change as unfounded. Also mentions a clothing sale remodel at The Chicago Hive.
Missoula posters promote a Jan. 23 student production of The Octoroon at the Union opera house. The popular play, seen before, is expected to draw a full house for the university athletic society’s benefit. Visit Missoula Nursery's greenhouses or call city store on Higgins avenue.
Two linemen arrived from Minneapolis to string wires to a new Western Union office in Missoula. Furniture is being received and manager Carnahan plans to have a near state best office in operation once setup is complete. Robert Coombs of Bonner prepares for a trip to Hot Springs Arkansas for a benefit.
Mr. Coombs has suffered rheumatism for years and plans to seek relief in Arkansas waters. Friends in Missoula hope the treatment will help and he expects to depart during the present week.
The Black Hatti and the Slayton jubilee singer will appear at the Presbyterian church Friday evening January 17. Admission fifty cents.
Rumor says the Northern Pacific will construct a Missoula through Lo Pass to Pasco Washington cut off. If started in spring, Missoula would gain hundreds of workers and require larger shops and roundhouse to handle additional engines. Surveys were completed years ago and confirmation awaits warmer weather.
The adjourned meeting of the Humane Society was held in the Missoula club rooms with several members present. Directors decided to obtain copies of by laws from other societies and to review laws to involve state county and city officials if needed. The group will meet every second Thursday and a committee was formed to secure meeting rooms.
In Missoula on January 14 the Spaulding versus Gonders case over a deadly weapon exhibit at the Florence hotel was dropped after the prosecuting witness failed to appear at trial. Gonders resigned from the Florence hotel and left for the East.
Missoula on June 16 reports the Scandinavian Brotherhood in this city celebrating the lodge's first anniversary this Saturday at the Helena hotel with dancing. The growth from a few members to about 100 is noted and a private hall may be secured soon.
Invitations are out for a grand reception and ball to be given at Ellis' ball by Mrs. C A Barnes and Mrs. P M Reilly on the evening of January 24. The event promises to be one of the most elaborate functions this season with handsome decorations.
Has Japanese Scholars, Missoula, Jan 16. Miss Sela Bryan formerly taught Pattee Creek school now teaches several Japanese pupils English. She is cited as one of the successful county teachers and closed her Pattee Creek school last Monday.
Carl Cramer from the Missoula Mercantile delivery department left on this morning's train to reach his parents near Lincoln Nebraska due to his father's serious illness. Cramer's sister lives in Missoula and teaches in the public schools.
Missoula January 16. Dr Parsons unable to visit the Lynch camp as expected but reports smallpox patients are doing well. He expects Dr Longeway of Great Falls to arrive soon and join him at the camp.
Friends of A. L. Stone report his condition in Missoula greatly improved and past danger after surgery. He rests easily and is expected to be out much sooner than first thought.
Missoula residents hail a splendid new wagon sent by the Northern Pacific express company. Agent Stephenson is receiving congratulations as two strong horses accompany the outfit, an attractive addition to the local service.
Bids due by 2 p m January 25 to Gaspard Deschamps at Elmer Hughes office for constructing the Grass valley ditch. Plans and specifications available at Elmer Hughes office and Gaspard Deschamps president.
Missoula January 16. Manager T. B. Letterman of Clark's Fork Mining reports an assayer's certificate from the East showing returns from three ore samples. The mines are turning out some fine ore.
A wagon from a Bonner skating party overturns on the Marshall grade near the McClellan ranch. Sixteen party members escape with scratches and bruises though several, including Miss Robinson and Miss Pearl Schmaulhausen, suffer more serious injuries and internal concerns. All are recovering.
William Wiser sues Liga Masser in Havalu County District Court claiming she was unfaithful on multiple dates with Thomas O Neill and asks for an absolute divorce. The report also notes Edward Miller's annual estate accounting for Thomas Foley and a pending sale petition. Judge Webster to preside at Ravalli County January term with several jury trials planned including a stock farm dispute over cattle theft.
Missoula January 16 Dr Ingalls has been in town for weeks fitting eyes. He will depart Monday for Hamilton to continue his work and visit patients there.
Houlhhart’s famous romantic drama set in the South before the war will be staged by the students at the Union opera house Thursday evening January 23 for the benefit of the athletic association.
Dr W B Welch of Omaha is in the leg G H Brown from Nine Mile and Frank Webb visit Missoula. Mrs A A Poirier and Bernard Noon with others from Butte are in town. W P Dodson of Republic Wash reports a baby boy. Cyril Bourgeois and others visit the city as land agent Davies and T Marshall attend timber cases. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Dodson last evening.
Frank Vogel the timber estimater has come back from work near the Harper and Baird mill in the Bitter Root valley. Mrs. George B. Wilds Jr. arrives from Kentucky to visit her mother and sister in Missoula likely for the winter. Public records filed include a water right by Frederick Shofer in the tutivut area for 50 acres of spring waters for domestic and irrigation use, a deed from Alice W.R. Sanders-Herrick to Minnie F. Stoddard for Lots in Knowles addition, and a patent to Dallis Henderson for 160 acres in Missoula County.
Missoula on January 16 received word from Captain Dutton that he cannot attend the planned meeting due to unavoidable detention. The news disappoints members who had looked forward to his address, noting he is a fine speaker who would have drawn a crowded house.
Missoula fire department answered a short run to 258 West Front street where a chimney hole covered with paper caught fire. The blaze spread toward the ceiling but was extinguished without department help. Loss estimated under ten dollars.
Mrs G R Wallace of Great Falls runs a dancing school and was fined ten dollars by the Musicians union for employing non union musicians. She refuses to pay and faces further union action at upcoming meetings of the Musicians union and the Trades and Labor council.
Senator Morgan, chairman of the committee on inter oceanic canals, visited the White House today to discuss canal plans with the president. He remained reticent on results, saying his goal was to obtain information about the project, and would not speak until informing his committee.
The bill for recoinage of Hawaii silver coinage, introduced by Rep Hill, was favorably acted on by the house committee on coinage weights and measures. About 975 thousand dollars in silver circulates in Hawaii, most in silver dollars.
Medical observations describe distinctive odors linked to diseases and states from death's near scent to diabetes acetone breath and typhus ammoniacal notes. Other conditions include measles fresh feathers, diphtheria a pathogenomic stench, smallpox varying with severity, hysteria violets, and gangrene an old meat smell.
In a Baltimore American moment a man asks for gift ideas for his wife. The shopkeeper suggests a box of cigars, joking that she bought a lace parasol for him earlier that morning.
The San Francisco Bulletin notes a shift in Hennepekke from a crank on hot water treatment to a married man. The brief remark underscores personal change and public perception.
The opening of Parliament features Lord Salisbury defending martial law in South Africa and Chamberlain sparring with Harcourt over Cape Colony policy. Lords debate Ireland, US relations, and British victory aims as Rosebery attacks the speech’s vigor and warns against isolation.
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