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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1903
Page
12
The Missoula Fourth of July program attracts broad attention with a river swimming race, log rolling, and a baseball game against Butte. Boats will accompany swimmers, prizes total 34, 10 and 4 dollars, with parade routes announced and marching orders issued. A prohibition on fireworks during the parade is planned.
Sheriff Thompson returns from Plains in disgust after a black man accused of the Butte hold up proved to be a different suspect. The man was arrested at Jocko then released, later captured in Plains as a possible culprit, and finally cleared. He had been drifting through the west end and Missoula beating his way back toward Plains.
Missoula June 26 The school board inspected the Whittier addition foundation walls and decided to condemn the bricks delivered for the upper walls due to poor quality. Keeney Architect Kennedy and the board agreed the bricks are unfit and will be replaced with others secured immediately.
Deeds recorded include Olive M. Uriln as administrator transferring lots in Arelin's addition to Pearl Snow with consideration noted. Pearl Snow then conveys to A. F. Kehmier a described parcel, and the United States transfers to J. H. Batley Lot 17 in School Addition for $1. Engraved cards and invitations styles advertised by the Standard office.
The government decision in the Jarndyce v Jarndyce land case near Bitter Root Missoula dismissed the contestants appeal. The lengthy ruling covers patent and entry issues on 140 to 160 acres near Lolo, Bourn Reed and Florence Reed entries, and notes that no contest rights accrue against government actions.
Hillard Martin a renowned river man and log driver drowned in the Missoula river while swimming across the stream near Siegel pond. Antoine Violette witnessed the accident and believes Martin inhaled water and choked. Rescue efforts failed as searchers scoured the river banks and channel with dynamite planned to aid recovery. Martin, 22, came to Montana six years ago from Edmonson New Brunswick and leaves a sister in Kalispell.
Report cites several recently discharged 24th Infantry soldiers from Fort Harrison as troublesome in Western Montana. Affected men wore uniforms, with some having prior criminal records, and are suspected in recent assaults near Missoula including an attack on Civay in South Missoula.
Missoula on June 30 reports the First National Bank has opened a savings department attracting wide interest in Missoula and vicinity. The plan is new to the region though similar systems exist in other towns. Officials expect strong support for disciplined saving and note deposits of small sums will be accepted with interest paid on the deposits.
Cars are here for the excursion to run up the Bitterroot valley on Saturday for the Fourth. Hamilton residents expect to entertain many visitors from the lower valley and have arranged a special train service for the day.
Missoula reports thefts of flowers from city gardens and bicycles across the area as police increase vigilance during a crackdown on escaped criminals from other Montana cities. McBride's is fireworks headquarters.
Missoula reports Higgins avenue shows notable improvement after two days of city street department efforts. Officials hope the progress continues and streets can be improved with sustained effort.
Missoula reports F P Gray, assaulted and robbed last Friday, left Northern Pacific hospital, eye disfigured but recovering. He maintains a soldier in uniform and slouch hat was the attacker, with Sheriff Thompson backing Gray’s account amid conflicting stories.
Mrs L and Jones of Ronan registered at the Florence J H Masses of Plains, former county assessor, was in the city yesterday Judge Webster appointed John L McBride executor of the will of the late Nellie F McBride Dr Heidelbman a reservation physician based at Arlee was in the city yesterday en route to his ranch in the Bitter Root valley The county clerk and recorder reports June fees totaling 41920 for instruments filed in the office
Charlee I. Johnson and family depart tomorrow for the British possessions to inspect the country for a potential stack ranch site. The Union Club, presided by Johnson, hosts a farewell spread tonight as part of the sendoff. Also noted Hood River berries at P M Reillys and Willamette and Missoula references.
E D Kreless the Northern Pacific agent at Clinton arrived in Missoula with his wife. They traveled on the Copper City limited whose coach bore a large magenta banner reading We are married.
Missoula report says June Hartwell Pierce, the incorrible youth sent to Thomas Moelain's farm near Ariton on Judge Webster's promise of reform, has grown tired of farm life and a sheriff's deputy was dispatched to enforce the order today.
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