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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1903
Page
12
A Missoula item recalls the famed trainboy Kelly and his colorful era on the railroad. Tales describe his battles with a sharp con man, the figs box scam, and the axions in cars. The piece notes trainboys kept travelers company, helped safety, and ultimately lost their formal role as railroads modernized.
Local report notes Mr Rimone plans to reopen a room previously closed for weeks. The scene follows a three hour tram delay impacting passengers and disrupting schedules. Residents and commuters await further details on the reopening and service restoration.
Joseph Williams died quietly after an extended illness, aged 52. The Montana resident, born in Uniontown Pennsylvania, left a widow and eight children, with several relatives in San Francisco and Pennsylvania. Williams ran a mercantile and lumber business and moved to Montana about a decade ago. The obituary notes his prominence and ties to his family and community.
Special correspondence from Hamilton notes at least four celebrations in the Bitter Root valley this year. Darby and Missoula events promise large crowds with various local festivities. The piece recalls families and bands, celebrating past traditions and community gatherings across the region.
A farewell banquet honored Henry L. Myers with eight courses and toasts. Attendees included several local figures and lawyers. The event concluded with remarks and a report from the hospital noting four deaths related to the gathering.
A Butte colored holdup suspect who escaped Spokane police was spotted on a Rathdrum Idaho engine last night by a train crew member who recognized the man by a distinctive scar. He jumped from the Athol train during a search, eluding capture while wearing a pistol used in a Spokane hold-up and leaving calling cards.
In Missoula on July 2 a custody dispute over children led to a court hearing to determine contempt of a prior guardianship order. Therriault asserts the aunt has custody. Ives claims the child may be sent to Canada under attorney advice, while the hearing continues and the family is urged to settle differences.
Special correspondence from Stevensville reports wool sales amid valley herds aiding local producers. Mentioned are Chivas and Missoula connections, horse theft cases involving Davis and Kingsley, and court actions with a release pending. Also notes travel, visits, and upcoming Missoula games with Victor.
Missoula notes report varied items including births on Cooper street and Pattee street, a new daughter to Mrs Me Intosh, and a son born June 0. John Maguire returned from Pattee. Oliver Juno welcomed a daughter. The St Regis mining district eyed a boom, the new fire department team showed progress, and construction updates noted the north side sewer to Whittier school. Local travel mentions include CM Crutchfield via Wallace, and train speed limits at division lines affecting passenger and freight runs.
Missoula July 2 reports rising concern over James Conlon of Bannack who vanished after leaving Marsh Bros. stable with a saddle horse bound for Grant Creek. He was carrying about 1300 dollars and was sober when last seen. speculation includes robbery or accident as his wife letters continue to seek word on his fate.
The Missoula land office reports for July include 2827 acres sold Desert land entries and 38 acres approved for desert proofs. The quarterly figures show 12180 entries with multiple homestead and railroad applications. annual report indicates record activity ending June. A separate note mentions an opium pipe inquiry and a police search linked to a theft involving a Chinaman named Wong and an incident on trains.
An unclear report describes a queer man with a wheelbarrow seen in the county who attempted to squat on Pat Donovan's ranch and plant to fos tators. He was wheeled through Coeur Alene and Mullan toward Idaho. A Clinton rancher was mysteriously shot through the lung about three weeks ago and recovered enough to leave Sisters' hospital where he was brought the day of the shooting.
Butte men protested a proposed city contract during a council meeting. Attendees included Tom Hinds, Join Maccinnis, ROW, Smith and John J. Cusick. The matter was referred to the water committee as plans for cement work and street improvements were reviewed.
Beaverhead County records report the first wool sale with a corded fleece fetched 11 cents per pound through J Randers Jo and Charles Herbert & Co of Philadelphia. Market expects Beaverhead wool to bring 16 to 18 cents later, with about 900 bales arriving at the Water Wool warehouse and shipments to Philadelphia. Other notes mention upcoming building projects in Dillon, including jail, dormitory, creamery, and a new dwelling house, plus a creamery planned for the area.
Fragmentary report shows a father signing papers transferring custody to a society. Upon learning the policy favored model homes regardless of risk, he sought to void the agreement. County commissioners were asked to evaluate the dispute and related sale proceedings as part of a custody matter.
Helena July 2 Special Dispatch reports that on Friday morning July 10 a motion in district court seeks an order diverting the payment of money expended in taking depositions for the recent trial. The amount involved is 135. A Nolan has filed notice that a motion to that effect will be made.
The notice reports the death of Seiler in the Hes Pew moune district near the Upper Clear Creek, with Putro among the early speakers. He leaves a widow and four children. Neighbors recall him as well liked and active in the community.
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