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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1901
Page
13
A jury verdict finds Emma Teal guilty in a police court case. The proceedings concluded with the jury returning a guilty verdict after testimony from witnesses and evidence presented by the prosecutor.
In Missoula on July 6 Emma Teal faced a jury for using obscene and threatening language under a city ordinance. The defense argued Chief Larson hears worse words daily and suggested bias, while noting a cock fight earlier in the week with no arrests. The jury found Teal guilty. she was fined $1 plus costs.
Sheriff Prescott in Oregon informs Sheriff Kelley in The Dalles about a burglary suspect with a lady's gold hunting case watch. The watch bears an Elgin movement a diamond on the back a monogram H L and the inside front case reads L Klotz 1896. The owner may be Louis E. Finnie who lives on Bitter Root road near Missoula.
School Belle the trotting horse lies at the center of a three year dispute. Jeffries offered the mare to settle a debt owed to George L. Clynick, who refused. Clynick later borrowed the horse from Sam Elder, who had acquired her from Jeffries, and McCarthy, owner for three years, replevined the animal and posted bonds. The case proceeds as the parties seek settlement.
The death of Smith Davis, a longtime Missoula resident and former contractor, was reported from Butte. Mrs Davis mourns with many friends as a young son remains in the family.
Louis Clairmont Jr was arrested by a U S marshal on a federal charge for furnishing whiskey to Indians on the Flathead Reservation. He appeared before Commissioner Wallace P Smith and posted bond to appear next Tuesday for arraignment. Business note mentions B A Mitchell of Oregon Nursery Co Missoula offices.
Filed for Record transfers involve Mary E. Dickson Salt Lake City and F F Proebster to T H Pendergrass for half interest in Dickson patent No 87 placer claim for 1000. A A Poirier and wife to Pendergrass for remaining half for 1000. Kehl Chippewa Falls Wisconsin deeds to United States of America for land in west half of section 23 township 17 north range 15 west for 1. Kehl to U S A for west half of section 19 and east half of section 19 township 17 north range 15 west for 1. Wallace P Smith to Anna ...
Simpson town lots 9 and 10 block 118 in Town Company addition priced at 90 dollars. Quartz claims Quartz location Crown Point Mountain Lion near Superior by G W Moore. Declaratory statements Blue Bird quartz lode St Regis district by J G Kenney and others. Little Butte lode Wallace district by J W Mitchell and W H H Mc Donough locators. Water right Hugh Neudorffer and others seek 480 inches from Sewall creek for irrigation. Dr. R Gwinn resident eye specialist.
Missoula July 6 Myrtle A Bowen eldest child of J B and Mrs Bowen living on Ross Fork of Rock creek was scalded to death by falling into a tub of boiling water while the mother stepped outside for water. She died six hours later. Funeral held at Dr T Bowen home. Myrtle was 1 year and 10 months old. The item notes community sympathy. The clipping ends with an ad about a sale at the Globe in Missoula.
Helena water veteran Benj amin Benson toured Missoula on the Fourth of July. He lauded the citys water and the Missoula Water Companys plant improvements while noting Rattlesnake Creek as a model. Benson planned to return for a longer stay.
Miss Harriet Hord former superintendent explains the census dispute over school children in Missoula July 6 She says State Superintendent Welch used August 1900 figures for state school money while Carleton era used August 1899 totals The August 1899 census counted 2775 and August 1900 counted 3153 with the 1900 data compiled after last November and not at the state office before Jan 7 1901.
Complaint from Missoula July 6 about a tent show passer passing a bogus 50 cent piece as change. One man believes payment of the coin was intentional while others report no further complaints. The coin appeared newly minted.
Two 1900s land cases from Missoula conclude with the department affirming that B A Fisher’s entry was valid and the land non mineral, while Larkin R Cameron’s timber land entry is approved and proceedings dismissed. Active prep work for a new Missoula passenger depot starts with lime boxes and material arriving on site.
The Plains band and accompanying group left Missoula on the westbound train after a week of visits. Fans and friends gathered to bid goodbye as the boys received a warm farewell. The group’s playing impressed locals and visitors with superb music.
Missoula hotel operators are credited for well managing the Fourth of July crowd. The article notes the city’s growing reputation for handling large crowds and urges preparation for a July 21 excursion by about 2,500 Modern Woodmen of America from Butte to a Missoula picnic on the grass.
A large hoisting plant used to clear dirt from gravel trains traveled through Missoula bound for the Coeur d Alene district. The machine will be used to fill trestles and bridges and occupied an entire flat car.
Judge J. W. Nelson, after a week of races, expressed satisfaction with the events and the reception he received leaving for his home in Migsoula. He said the time was enjoyable and the treatment was excellent.
A Happy Farewell column from Missoula dated July 6 describes trains pulling out of the city today. The narrative notes passengers and crews bidding goodbye as rail service continues.
County Attorney Hall returned from Thompson where he attended a town Fourth celebration with a parade, games, races, fireworks, and a grand ball. He praised the procession’s historic floats and delivered a well received oration as about 600 visitors gathered in the West End event.
Missoula July 6. The bond on the Copper CHM mines taken by the London Exploration company has fallen through. The new company was to take charge by July 1 and employ at least 10 men, but failed to meet the deadline. Owners refuse to consider any rebond.
Missoula July notes Dr O J Craig president praising Stevensville Fourth of July celebration. Corner stone laying for the new training school was the main feature drawing hundreds. He expects the school to become an important factor in education. Guests were entertained well and Stevensville handled the crowd nicely.
Walter May leads a crew and multiple carloads of material from New Culverts to Belknap to supervise a new monster stone culvert similar to the recently completed one at bridge No. 30 on the Coeur d Alene branch near Quartz. The Quartz culvert is 140 feet long with a 12 foot arch and cost about $20,000, with the Belknap project costing a similar amount. The bridge will be filled in rapidly and the track straightened accordingly.
Missoula July 6 John Stett alias Spider charged with using a knife on a lumberman Friday morning appeared before Judge Hayes for arraignment. He entered a not guilty plea and a trial was set for next Thursday afternoon. Stett posted $200 bond and claims he was struck in the face during the night and retaliated later.
Missoula July 6 report states a petition signed by all colored dives in the red light district asks Mayor Stevens to use authority to stop officers from ousting Emma Teal. The missive was left with city officials in Missoula.
July 6 report notes Missoula resident John L Sloan and his son decorated their East Front street home with flags bunting and several eagles from the porch. Neighbors praised the festive display and handiwork.
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