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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1905
Page
12
Western Montana office of the Standard located at 134 Higgg avenue Missoula offers advertising rates on application. Telephone line appears as 118.
Mrs Joseph Rehder and her daughter narrowly escaped death when their light spring wagon and horse plunged down a steep grade near Greenough park. They were uninjured aside from bruises while the horse, though scratched, survived with no broken bones after bystanders and workers freed it from the wreck.
Missoula July 9 G W Anderson a brakeman was badly injured this forenoon by being squeezed between two box cars while coupling a train in the Northern Pacific yards. He was taken to the company hospital with neck injuries and is resting fairly well tonight, with recovery thought likely.
Missoula July 9 Ray Thompson Northern Pacific brakeman injured near Elliston Friday by being thrown from a derailed box car is out of the hospital after a one day stay for treatment. He suffered extensive bruising but no serious injuries are expected.
Missoula officials report Bozeman authorities have an arrestee with watches and razors in possession. Details are sparse as the case moves through local channels.
After a break in at McTiable Bros store police pursued a description of stolen items. A detailed list was sent to Bozeman officers, and Under Sheriff Gannon left on passenger No 6 to investigate and bring the suspect if warranted. One hundred calling cards and plate for $1.50. Standard office, Missoula.
Missoula reports the resignation of George S. Johnson as Northern Pacific agent at Philipsburg after a decade in service. M. L. Keenan named night operator at Bonner, following H. H. Osbourne’s move to Hellgate. Six new W class engines Nos. 1445 to 1550 pass through Missoula en route to the Idaho division. Superintendent Gibson returns from Helena with President Elliott. Two medical trains head to Portland for the National Medical Association convention. Mail orders directed to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
Missoula July 9. Sterling a city storeman lost control of his horse near Hathaway Buford's grocery shop and rammed into the large plate glass window. The pane shattered, the horse suffered deep cuts, and the front of the building was boarded up by the proprietors after help arrived.
Mrs. Bertram of 856 Vine street was seriously hurt last evening after being thrown from a buggy across the Rattlesnake bridge. Her left arm is fractured with possible internal injuries. Dr. Fitzgerald attended her as she remains in serious condition after the accident.
Portland schedule fixed for Missouri day from July to September 4 with Governor Folk on hand. The Missouri commission confirms attendance and outlines plans to entertain Folk and Dr. R. Gwinn ophthalmologist. Reilly advertises fresh cakes and pies.
A. Lacasse reports Cedar Creek above Iron Mountain booming as Amador Railway builds from Amador to Cedar Creek mines. Six miles of grading done with four to five more in two weeks. 150 to 200 men employed plus 40 at the Lacasse placer property. A large camp forms at Amador City as track laying begins and preparations continue on placer grounds.
Portland July 9 Trail concessionaires did not operate today as planned. Lewis and Clark exposition authorities refused to yield and ordered guards to shut any violating attractions. A concessionary conference is planned for the coming week, while expo management cites contracts with a ministerial association and Sunday speakers in the auditorium.
Deputy Sheriff Larson will pursue the suspect to Hamilton after an arrest at Stevensville. The man is believed to be the thief who entered the Gilbert store at Lolo on July 4 and took several articles.
The funeral for Charles Frederick Farmer, who died after months of illness, was held in Missoula with Masonic and Odd Fellows participation. Knights Templars in full dress officiated, Rev. Errest W. Wright delivered the sermon, and a long procession to Valley Cemetery followed the service. Pallbearers from Odd Fellows and Masons included Hubert, Sheldon, Galloway, Ross, Mysick and Hogg.
The Hatheway Buford team defeated the Bonners 23 to 7 on the south side grounds. Bonner led off with four runs in the first inning and held the Missoula attack after the third inning. Umpire Charles Marshall officiated a tight game called at 2:40, lasting about ninety minutes with scattered runs.
A mix of local residents and visitors are listed in Missoula notes including A. K. Taylor of Helena at the Florence, Patsy Sullivan in town, Theodore Bedard and wife from French Town, Elva Blodgett of Victor visiting Bitter Root area, and J. A. Beer of Butte plus G. W. Johnson of Great Falls registered at the Florence on business. Also noted are fishing trips by Judge F. C. Webster and son, Deputy Sheriff Ross returning from Saltese with papers, Maj. John McCormick headed to Wallace for mining interests, and Fred Whiteside examining district inspections. Several others pass through for errands, with Dr. John W. Coolidge returning from Palo Alto and plans to return for a season cleanup, plus local inquiries into Rock Creek and Missoula activity by legal camp attendees.
Missoula on July 9 reports a party of 15 sheep shearers led by O. L. West arriving from Bitter Root after completing the season. The crew says the wool clip will average about 7.42 pounds per head from 30 000 sheep, noting clean wool and fine condition. They once sheared 1 919 sheep in 12 hours with a top individual record of 15 in a day. They will travel east tomorrow to work between Missoula and Helena with a full camp outfit.
Mr and Mrs George H Lyon of Bozeman visit Missoula for a few days and praise the Portland fair after spending weeks there. Many Montanans attend the fair with arrivals on every train, spanning all regions of the state. Lyon is a Madison valley pioneer and retired stock raiser.
Charles J. Bonaparte, poised to succeed Paul Morton as secretary of the navy, is described as a living link to Napoleon without being a direct descendant. The piece lists prominent relatives including Prince Victor Napoleon, Princess Letitia, Princess Eugenia, and Princess Marie, highlighting European aristocracy and wealth.
Italian criminologist Signor Garofalo estimates that Europe condemns 16 008 persons to murder each year and that only one in three criminals is brought to justice.
Under Sheriff John Gannon arrested a man in Bozeman believed to be the burglar who stole from McHattie Bros. store in Missoula several nights ago. The suspect, identifying as George Smith, claims innocence and says he bought the watches and knives from another man. The goods matched the store description and the man is jailed for a hearing.
16 inch green wood offered at 2.25 dollars per load with delivery. Telephone 106. B B M Co.
Missoula July 9 Beatrice Fairfax the young variety actress who attempted suicide by taking carbolic acid last night is much improved today and may be discharged from Sisters hospital in a few days. She did not swallow the poison thanks to a friend who entered the room as she raised the liquid to her lips. Her tongue lips right side of her face and neck and right arm are badly burned and will bear scars.
Miss Theodora Johnson arrives from England to study U S physical training in schools and colleges. She aims to push a national program funded by government aid to improve England’s physical vigor and reduce post Boer War decline. She cites Sweden as model with royal central institute linking education, army, and health.
Health guidance from Good Housekeeping stresses regular sleep habits and the value of nighttime rest. It notes the proverb an hour before midnight is worth two after and urges two hours of sleep around 3 am for best recovery.
The article discusses Mrs. Connell in a Brooklyn court resisting her husband’s wealth from horse racing. She cites the money as dishonest though not alleging infidelity or abuse, arguing it was earned on the race track and not suitable for her family.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer jokes that a higher beer tax would let brewers claim they fund the Panama Canal. It notes the digger is the drinking public and suggests a lighter impact on commerce, with a quip about cheers for another shovelful.
A back and forth exchange shows He pointing out that the new costume has too much cut, while She defends it as poetic license. The translated piece reveals playful banter centered on dress and propriety.
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