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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
16
The Western Montana office of the Standard is based at 110 West Main Street Missoula with phone number 118. Advertising rates are available on application.
In Missoula on January 2, residents discuss a literary proposal and seek a donation for a library site at the southeast corner of Higgins Avenue and Cedar Street. South side activists press for subscriptions starting at 24 dollars, aiming to raise hundreds later as they rally support in City business district.
M. J. Merrill of Salt Lake was arraigned before Justice Phillips on forgery charges after admitting a worthless Salt Lake paper he used in Missoula. He denied bail and was bound over to the February term, with a $500 bail set, while authorities note his prior theft and flight from Butte.
A fragment notes a mother directing Merril to "De a good bow" and mentions actors and singers using Pisa's Cure to strengthen the voice and prevent hoarseness. The snippet suggests a focus on vocal advice and performance preparation from historical sources.
Missoula church services dated Jan 23 cover Christian and Congregational churches at East Cedar Washington and Fifth Chestnut streets. Services include 11 a m and 7 50 p m times with pastors H F Russell J A Barnes and others. additional notes list Baptist Presbyterian German Lutheran Methodist Episcopal Scient ist Scandinavian churches with service times and Sunday school.
Yesterday filings in Missoula County included an Agreement of Lease between Charles Amans and Perry Steffes for a 24 foot right of way across southeast quarter township 1 north range 28 west for 10 years at $1. Also several warranty deeds and quit claims involving Mollie Wallace Dr L Griffiths Jr Robert Rogers Charlies Chattin Madeline Hastings and Marie Bergen with parcels in Missoula city including Montana addition and Park addition and sizes around 140 acres. A receiver's receipt shows $400 paid for parts of east half southeast quarter and other quarters in township 1 north range 24 west.
A French doctor in Wisconsin faces charges related to not having licknik in his possession. The case details focus on alleged failure to maintain required materials as per local health regulations.
Dr Laterneau of Frenchtown,Montana, a Montreal medical graduate with 18 years practice, is charged with practicing medicine without a state license. He pleaded ignorance of the law, hearing postponed to tomorrow, released on his recognizance, and faces a possible fine of 100 to 500 dollars.
Robert Finlay faced police court over a disturbance at a chicken dance. He claimed innocence while admitted claiming the nickname Wild Bull and threatening to empty the house. fined 50 dollars plus costs. Mollie Jackson, a recent Helena importation, received 30 days in jail but the sentence was held in abeyance after promising to move on. Reese Augustus was fined 20 dollars and costs for smoking shop late and remains jailed in default of payment. The report notes police efforts to curb the town's hop fiends and calls Missoula a dumping ground.
Missoula on January 2 marked the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J Anderson of North Second street. A Baptist church group and locomotive engineers wives surprised Mrs Anderson with games and refreshments in the afternoon. Gifts were plentiful. Anderson, a pioneer Northern Pacific engineer now on the Jocko branch, and his wife are wished a golden anniversary. A merchant lunch at Woodworths ran from 11 30 to 2 for 25.
Missoula telegram reports H. H. Parsons and Mrs Parsons leaving Missouri to establish permanent residence in Missoula. Parsons recently resided there briefly, earning a favorable reputation after acquitting a woman on murder charges.
Hamilton residents aim to obtain a library via Andrew Carnegie funds. The ministerial association formed a committee led by Rev. J. A. Smith and Rev. J. E. Burkhart to draft resolutions for the city council. They propose a one mill tax levy allowed by law to support library construction and operations.
The community plans for a city library funded by personal donations and later Carnegie assistance. Miss Isadore Dowden visits Helena, and local figures Mr. Dudley and Attorney Crutchfield travel to Wallace Idaho. Various residents make trips for business, health, and regional development updates.
Miss PD Cyr leaves for New York on a six week purchasing trip. Mr and Mrs John Pulliam depart for Portland for Mrs Pulliams health. T S Letterman returns from two months in the East. A concert party including Mrs T A Price J Allen McPhail Lu Reinhard and R Brian Owen departs for Hamilton for Thursday concert. Elks delegate I M Reilly attends Helena convention. Reillys attend charity ball. Victor eyes Fourth of July plans and urges Hamilton and Stevensville to yield. New heating plant near completion serving four buildings at Higgins Ave and Front St with full pressure soon. Annual Missoula deaths total 215. 44 accidental. three drownings. Hog cholera reported at Reinkeh ranch near Victor. vet Nash confirms. Niece Eleanor Blodgett chosen for University of Washington debating team. Northern Pacific to build three wooden bridges near Huson De Borgia and Lavlo. Woman's Club meets Saturday afternoon with lecture on Psychological Training of Children by J M Hamilton. Renaissance Dancing Club forms a permanent organization. next dance Friday Jan 30 at Worths.
Congressman-elect J. M. Dixon will assist eastern Montana in pushing the Crow Indian reservation bill through the house. The Billings Commercial club sought his help, and Dixon agreed to aid. He plans to depart for Washington in about two weeks as the bill awaits floor action after passage in the senate.
In Missoula on January 23 the local bar association organization moved forward as by laws near adoption and a planned meeting was postponed for a week due to many attorneys being unavailable.
Isaac Crane of Monroe street is suffering a broken knee bone after his sleigh turned over while delivering a produce load to Missoula. He owns a Frenchtown area farm and was injured on the way to town.
Missoula January 23 Elmer E Hughes commenced the survey of land that will be deeded to the city forming Curtis Knowles park the project marks a step toward municipal use and park development by local authorities.
The Midget team, made up of third year preparatory students, beat the Tzi Dalai squad 25 to 19 at the Union hall in Missoula. Farrell and Greenough starred for the Midgets, with Williams briefly injured delaying play. Officials were Mabel Jones and others.
With the completion of the description the property will be formally deeded to the city by Judge Knowles. Send your mail orders to the Golden Rule, Missoula.
An old Bitter Root West Fork resident named Hannan arrived in Missoula and displayed copper and lead ore specimens for assaying. He has long searched his land for treasure and now believes he has promising ore in sight.
Washington January 2 The cabinet held a two hour session with all members present. Hay presented a draft of the Panama canal treaty and officials expressed satisfaction with the negotiations. Officials regret the German bombardment of San Carlos but will not seek official cognizance. Debate touched anti trust legislation and South appointments. A possible fitness order for candidates was discussed but not issued.
Missoula on January 23 reports G. Smith ex Justice of the Peace Houtcens Dugal McCormack and L. M. Davis seeking the con stable appointment to succeed Percy Kendall who resigned yesterday to the board of county commissioners.
In Rome on January 23 Pope Leo XIII privately welcomed Cardinal Satolli and expressed satisfaction that the Catholic university at Washington now sits under the Congregation of Studies. He noted past proposals to place it under Dominicans or Jesuits and compared its direction to the Louvain model with a Belgian cardinal and bishops. After introducing Mr. O Connell, the pope advised seeking Satolli for any future difficulties.
A mass meeting of sportsmen in Kalispell recommended abolishing spring waterfowl shooting and cutting deer open season from six to four. They urged changes to fish ladder laws, opposed removing the mountain lion bounty, and proposed a state timber assessment and a fire warden merged with the game warden. Hunters would pay a license fee to fund game and timber preservation. meeting was well attended.
New York January 23 the court of special sessions dismissed the charge by David W Bucklin that Police Inspector Brooks exceeded his authority in entering Canfields alleged gambling house.
Washington January 23 The senate in executive session confirmed Mrs Julia A Kline postmistress at White Sulphur Springs Montana and announced a number of promotions in the army and navy.
Chicago January 28. Log tailor shops shut since the lockout of Special Order of Tailors began a week ago resumed operations today under police protection. Union men, members of the United Gar...
London January 23. Charles Hardings secretary of the British embassy at St Petersburg has been made assistant under secretary of state for foreign affairs succeeding Sir Francis Levison Bertie who becomes British ambassador to Italy.
Charles M. Schwab aboard the steam yacht Margerita returned to Palermo with health reports withheld. He is said to be annoyed by rumors of serious illness. It is understood he will sail for New York on January 26.
The workers union replaced the locked out women and men in the shops of M Born & Co as the dispute began. Shop openings occurred without any disturbance and operations resumed.
Famous painter Verestagin now in South Russia will return to Moscow to begin a new Napoleon invasion series. A New York capitalist offered a large sum, but Russia will acquire the Napoleonic collection for 100000 rubles, and the collection is en route to Russia.
Jefferson City Missouri January 23 a bill was introduced prohibiting the playing of football and baseball on Sundays. The penalty is a fine of 50 dollars.
Ottawa reports a trusted source says prospects for Canada’s government weaken after the United States Congress votes to remove the coal duty. The move impacts Canadian trade and policy relations as officials weigh economic fallout and possible shifts in tariff measures.
New Haven Conn Jan 23 Ex Gay Charles R Ingersoll of this state is critically ill at his residence There is no other detail about his condition or age in the brief report
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