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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
14
A Hamilton court has called a jury to report on Monday for a session pending further actions. Jurors are instructed to appear with notices and indulgent address by the court. The case concerns local matters and may involve procedural updates and witness hearings.
Six divorces were granted in Ravalli County Circuit Court including Alice A. King versus William J. King and Jennie Wilcox versus William Wilcox. A change of venue request in Nettie Powell versus James Powell voter case was denied. Court set next week’s criminal and civil calendars with cases such as State versus Hunsaker grand larceny and Scott versus Rawlins damages.
Officer McGregor confronts truancy as westbound trains bring dozens of newsboys to the depot after school. Teachers complain the paper-selling excuse keeps boys from class, with smaller lads swapping papers to dodge attendance and crowds causing hazards on the platform. A stop to curb the misbehavior is planned.
Ride will be received until 2 p m Jan 25 by Gaspard Deschamps at Elmer Hughes office for making the ditch to Grass valley. Plans and specifications can be seen at Elmer Hughes office Gaspard Deschamps president.
Cyrille Bourgeois of Huson reports that owners of nearby sawmills are hauling in logs by the thousands along the roads. He notes heavy timber movements affecting local traffic and road conditions.
Snow covered roads and well broken trails back a claim that teamsters are hauling record loads in the district. Mills expect a prosperous season as the coming months bring strong demand and busy mills. Lister's offers a large line of blank books for purchase.
S H Ketcham of Copper Belt Mine and Mining Company reports Milwaukee investors have not yet begun mine work in the Wallace district but expect to resume once company affairs are settled after the president's death. Porter leaseholders have drilled 400 feet and anticipate another 100 to 200 feet to assess the mine.
In Missoula on January 17, friends of Oliver Pichett, jailed by sheriffs McLaughlin and Curran, fear he has wandered from Cedar Creek district mines. Alphonse Lacrosse has asked for news repeatedly with no reply, and a search party may form if silence continues.
Missoula January 17. Assessor Maseey states all insurance companies doing business in the county have been assessed. Last year’s books show every company taxed at 15 dollars, with tax proceeds funding the Missoula fire association for firefighter benefits held by the City Treasurer.
Ensign Cummins reports Major Hargave and wife expected in Missoula next Sunday to lead Salvation Army meetings. The provincial officer from Spokane is well known here and may stay longer. Barracks likely to be filled upon the major's arrival.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Boyer of Plains traveled through Missoula en route to Plains after a Helena visit. The gentleman has completed plans for a six room dwelling on his property to be built on a modern plan with all conveniences, at an estimated half price.
The Royal Neighbors hosted a dance in Missoula on January 17. The hall was crowded and dancers stayed late, with attendees urging the event to continue. The dance was a financial and social success for the group.
Rev. George A. Blair of Corvallis was in Missoula on January 17. He had been in Spokane for several days on business, enjoyed the visit, and departed this afternoon by train toward his valley home.
The National Costume ball will be held at the Elks hall on Monday night January 20. Prizes six beautiful awards will be on exhibition at D. J. Donahue's store. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Testimonial notes express gratitude after relief from pain and weakness. Mrs Mattie Long from Plouts Wallot Co Pa reports using Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with improved nerves and health. The ad also promotes Pleasant Pellets for biliousness and headaches when a laxative is needed.
A new racing circuit site has been identified affecting Butte and Anaconda. Officials plan to study feasibility, coordinate with state regulators, and seek community input. Local teams and sponsors express cautious optimism about potential construction and events.
Missoula January 17. Horsemen across the state seek a racing circuit including Missoula Helena Big Timber Billings Dillon Salt Lake and Boise City to operate independently of Butte and Anaconda. A meeting of secretaries and representatives is planned in Butte next month to set dates and advance the project.
Missoula churches report strong attendance and several conversions as revival meetings wind down. Evangelist Miss Dennis and Rev. Russell lead successful services at Methodist and Christian churches while Baptist meetings move toward extension if attendance holds.
A tenor solo titled The Great White Throne will be sung by Mr Sutcaffe at the postside Verdi event. The program lists offertory as the featured piece with Verdi on the program.
Mis soula residents and visitors halted in on Friday with J R Russell from Clinton Arthur Donaldson from Florence Alderman Andrew Logan to Victor Hy Thomas from O Keefe canyon Draper family from Lolo and Rankin host landlord Mace from Stevensville Mrs Charles Donovan and sister Maley to Hamilton Mrs Daniel Currie back from Iowa Avery Armstrong resigns from Missouri Mercantile Mrs Hanson from White Sulphur Springs to Missoula visit Doc Hanson Elmer Hershey United States land office from Helena. W F Summers of Livingstone treated at local hospital George Taylor injured in Bonner outing Pearl Schmathausen improving Clynch dislocated shoulder at hospital Visit Missoula Nursery greenhouses Higgins avenue.
Albert Marion travels from Frenchtown to Missoula for court tomorrow as final settlement of the Marion estate proceeds. The estate, described as large, is said to be closing quickly and efficiently, with Marion among the executors to oversee the proceedings.
Settled at last in Missoula on January 17. Alphonse Lacasse sued W F Hughes to eject him from a house. Hughes paid all costs and rent, resolving the longstanding case to the satisfaction of both sides.
Ejectment proceedings filed in Missoula justice court by Miss Maria Higgins against Bart Donley who runs the lodging house above the Central Market and Llewellyn saloon. He owes Higgins about 100 dollars after several months of operation.
John H. Schmidte of Woodman filed two water right appro priations in the county clerk and recorder office on January 17, for two feet per second from a spring and four feet from Bear creek, both flowing into the Lolo. Labor proof submitted for work on the Gold Bear and other mining claims near Heron by J. Freeman et al.
Pr Gwinn oculist and aurist case notes police in Missoula on January 17 arresting four plumbers at 316 East Spruce Street for disturbing the peace. Three surrendered. one refused and required forced entry. All four held in county jail. named are W. S. Madison, Mark Kellner, Charles Johnson and Charles Bean.
In Missoula on January 17, by agreement the preliminary hearing of Jangraw the Indian under arrest accused of taking whiskey onto the reservation will be held tomorrow before United States Commissioner Wallace P. Smith. The hearing was moved up to examine available witnesses and finish next Wednesday. Dowling alley open at Higgins bio 4.
At the Hospital Missoula Jan 117 three new patients were admitted today. A man named Wilson with severe chickenpox was at a hotel when ill and feared to have smallpox. William Laherty of Bearmouth sought treatment for a slight illness. Mr Fisher of Helmsville is in hospital with sciatic neuralgia.
Supt. F. J. Tourtes arrived in Missoula from St. Paul for a dining car department inspection tour. He noted the department’s new work for the news business and found Manager Highland well set up and conducting sound business.
Robert Hayes long employed on Big Flat ranches was admitted to the county poor farm yesterday by Chairman Bonner of the county commissioners. He is ill with rheumatism and unable to work.
The Brayton Jubilee Singers gave a delightful entertainment at the Presbyterian Church in Missoula on January 17. A good sized audience enjoyed the performance and urged encores for each selection, leaving a favorable impression on many.
Hallie Goldsmith and Dot Hewitt, residents on Missoula West Front Street, were acquitted in Justice Houtchens court after Joseph St. Peter testified he took Levitte Cyr's money and stole Cyr's horse and buggy. St. Peter, under influence of liquor, could not recall key details and now faces charges of robbery while the women were released.
Donan, a young man, was severely injured yesterday at a headgate under construction for Samuel Dinsmore. A heavy tie toppled from the railway right of way and struck his head and chest, causing multiple hemorrhages. He was taken to Sisters' hospital and his condition remains poor.
John Bonner bought the George Smith residence on West Spruce street for 22500. The property, a brick house in a growing area, had been occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Bonner as tenants. Sale represented by guardian Mrs. Margaret Smith.
In a cave-in at the Ada mine near Joplin Missouri today three miners died and another was fatally injured. Several others were seriously hurt as a premature dynamite blast blocked the entrance. Rescue teams from nearby mines worked for hours to reach the imprisoned men.
Isaac N. Hughes of Alibi proved at preliminary hearing in St. Louis led to discharge after Justice Putnam refused to hold him. He was accused of complicity in the National Stock Yards bank robbery in East St. Louis.
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