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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
12
A sausage maker is trapped in a cool Missoula cellar after a market closing. Rescue comes when A D Richards, drawn by ghost stories, moves canned goods and chest to access his space and free the man. The tale also mentions local rail stories and a church musicale set for July 11.
In Missoula on July 10 final homestead certificates were issued to James R. Pinkerton of Jackson and Duncan W. McLeod of Hamilton. A homestead entry was filed by George Free of Stark and desert entries were recorded.
Two Butte men John Beaton and Richard A. Carder submit bids related to land in the Big Hole basin. Dungan, a dentist associated with Ist Nat Bank, appears as part of the building bid context.
In Missoula on July 10 local store players form a new baseball team to challenge the red suited Mercantile club. The lineup lists Craig, Me Allister, Bob Stewart as pitchers and many others yet to assign, with a first game set for next week as part of a busy local series.
Missoula on July 10 reports a serious afternoon fire destroying Frank Van Dorn's home after the Van Dorns left for a short time following breakfast. Fire origin remains mystery. Frank Van Dorn saved little and the house is believed uninsured. It is unclear if the barn burned. Oregon Nursery Co. manager A Mitchell, Missoula offices.
Missoula under Sheriff Evans arrested a man accused of disturbing a camp family near W Paul Frederickson s home. The court released him on promise to leave the city after the wife complained of his unsettling conduct. Offenders fled toward the Bitter Root valley as patrols tracked them.
George M. Deeks, a contractor for the new Northern Pacific depot, is in the city and will be joined by his brother from Spokane. The firm plans to push the railway building construction as fast as possible. Also noted are expert bicycle repairs by Bishop and Kern.
Frank L. Darbee displays a finest specimen of Indian photographs in Missoula dated July 10. The cradle board papoose pose and features are noted for their remarkable production and quality.
The item notes prize beef at Union Market in Missoula and reports on driver Van Stone who remains gravely ill after appendicitis surgery. It includes a patent medicine promotion for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, with patient testimonials and a call to mail order Dr. Pierce’s medical book.
Firemen quick to respond saved most of the oil soaked structure at Missoula's Northern Pacific depot. Ten barrels of oil fueled the blaze but the flames were confined to the oil house, with only one wall and the roof burned. The cause appeared accidental from a spark near an engine.
Missoula July 10 Senator W A Clark was due on the afternoon train but delayed by business in Butte. He is expected tonight or tomorrow to inspect local oil fields where small prospecting this week has encouraged investors and plans for larger operations are said to begin at once.
July 10 1901 in Missoula Montana J L Reuter and Dr J McMahon form a co partnership named Why Clear Company to manufacture cigars and trade goods with equal capital of 1500 dollars. Partners bind to shared profits losses books and mutual responsibility with final accounting on dissolution.
Charles P. Wills of Butte, a cyclist with many long races, is the guest of Dr. McCullough in Missoula. He arrived from Butte on a large wheel bicycle.
The traveler intends to move from Missoula to Kalispell by bicycle, continuing his journey away from the city into rural miles. He notes his stay in the city has shifted toward the countryside for many miles.
The Bonner school house will gain an extra room due to rising enrollment. With three rooms, all local children can be accommodated. Miss Caroline Cronkrite is assigned to the primary department, while professors Lockridge and Miss Newport return for another year. Construction has begun and will be completed for the new term.
Missoula reports continued lateness on the Northern Pacific with the afternoon train not arriving until after 7 PM. Delays traced to washouts in eastern Montana and the Dakotas and a Forsyth fire damaging the track and coal docks. A special from Garrison tied into the Butte Missoula line at 2 9 o'clock.
Missoula notes the Bitter Root and Missoula valleys have almost finished shearing with about three quarters of the clip sold. J E Hample for Jeremiah Williams Co of Boston bought much of the wool at 10 cents, five carloads shipped from Missoula depot while the rest moved by wagon. The wool is lighter than last year due to a long cold spring. In Higgins avenue Edwin Lindsly displays ore from Leslie mine with assays indicating high values and ample ore in sight, boosting mine prospects.
Missoula notes report J B Catlin in Helena and John Moore family visiting the coast. Several health and travel items include John Copes at Lolo springs and Mrs Hightower brought for care. Local work mentions Cowell house foundation, Schlossberg cellar, and electric plant upgrades. Coal finds spark excitement as Epworth league plans travel to the San Francisco meeting.
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