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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1902
Page
12
Western Montana office of the Standard is at 110 West Main Street, Missoula. Telephone number 18. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Ed Mack a local barber and Mrs Hattie Haight white woman married after an arrest at Nine Mile on charges they lived together unmarried and a 16 year old daughter was forced to share their home. Haight had a prior divorce for desertion. The couple will return to Nine Mile where Mack has a homestead claim.
Eastbound passenger trains did not pass Missoula until today as a wreck left engines and cars badly damaged. Initial attempts to clear the line avoided a crane, but a late hour crane arrived and the engines were removed from the main line.
John Fraser Frank Burton and a third companion drove into the Rattlesnake river in the dark near Missoula. The wagon overturned throwing them into icy water. Fraser sank but his rescuers revived him with vigorous efforts and he survived to continue to their ranches after midnight.
Grand total property assessed reaches 5 251 968 in Ravalli County up from 9 025 228 last year with personal property rising to 1 352 200 and real estate improving to 1 599 765. Livestock value falls due to no fast horses but new irrigation mining flumes and ditches add 99 425 in assessed items.
H T Myers travels from Hamilton to Salt Lake City to obtain the deposition of Mary M Dye in the Corvallis versus Cowan suit for 30000 dollars alleging wife infidelity. The deposition is for the plaintiff James Hay, with Henry Stiff accompanying Myers. Trial set in Hamilton, date pending.
In Missoula district court Ella Munch replies to Public Administrator Nesmith affidavit in the estate of Ellen Voley. Nesmith alleged Munch holds 31.1 percent two gold watches and a gold nugget from the estate and refused to surrender them after demand. Munch says aunt named gifts before death and she received items May 9. Attorney J Dixon represents the defendant.
At Monday’s council meeting two alderman vacancies are expected to be filled. Nathan Kellum may replace George Alice in the Fourth ward, and Campbell a Northern Pacific lineman may take the mayoral vacancy left by Alderman May. Face massage 2hc at the Rankin barber shop.
James A. Van Ham files for divorce from Kate Van Ham in district court citing desertion and jealousy. The couple married in 1887 in Ohio and have six children. Attorney J. D. Wallace represents the plaintiff.
In Missoula on July 12 a nine year old boy died from diphtheria and scarlet fever despite medical care. Simultaneously a baby was born in the same home while the ill father tended a third child. The dead boy was buried quickly due to contagion, and the family received wide sympathy.
Harry Blomberg who runs the Missoula cigar factory faces multiple attachments filed by creditors at his business and stock. About $400 claimed by Joseph L. Benesch plus roughly $60 from the Missoula Mercantile company and T. J. Donahue company. Others expected to follow. Rankin Bar
Crowds greet Lord Kitchener in London as he returns from South Africa amid royal salute and cheers at Buckingham Palace. Queen Alexandra and the Princess of Wales appear on a balcony, then Kitchener receives the New Order of Merit at Windsor while political and military circles weigh his future role and a royal commission. Meanwhile a Chicago freight handlers strike paralyzes city shipping, drawing in truck drivers and teamsters, with police guarding depots and fears of food shortages growing.
John Williams, the eccentric gardener on the Rattlesnake, was examined for sanity in Missoula. Judges and doctors found no mental imbalance, noting his foreign speech and strong enthusiasm for his garden. He projected earnings of 5 000 to 6 000 dollars from five to six acres, rallying plans to dissolve his partnership with Mrs. Harvey Biggs.
Carlisle magistrate hears first witchcraft case since colonial times as Mrs Susan Stambaugh and husband testify that accused witches claimed their profiles appeared in a nearby mountain with needles through their brains. They say money paid to save lives and to reveal a hidden treasure. Mrs McBride and Zug held for court.
Porn to Mr and Mrs John Straub of the north side a son. The Tracy name on the north side was raised Saturday. The Muzzie Hess case was continued until next Friday due to defendant illness.
Missoula reports a new mail handling rule changing assignments for Bonita Clinton and Vermillion. No 2 will not manage Vermillion mail, now handled by No 4. Mail exchange at Clinton and Bonita moves from No 3 to No 5. Garden City Standard bottle beer promoted.
The remains of Mrs. Rose Farley were buried in the Catholic cemetery after high mass at the church officiated by Father Palladino. The funeral in Missoula was well attended with friends presenting flowers in memory of Mrs Farley.
County Prosecutor Hoffheimer learned from Counsel Pearson in Genoa that Clara Taylor accused of kidnapping Margaret Taylor has been released. The plea cites lack of criminal intent and no monetary motive. The father supports release. Margaret's mother will aid prosecution if Clara returns and remains indicted.
Miss Isador Dowden superintendent of the Chidren's Home at Helena arrived in Missoula with three children. It is understood she has located homes for them in the county and is here to arrange their reception.
Missoula on July 12 appraisers P. R. Prescott and J. A. McGowan filed an inventory and appraisement in the district court for the estate of John W. Snelling who died at Plains. The property includes lands in the west end of the county valued at 500 dollars.
Missoula July 12 Fritz Koopman and Co sued M C Blitott and wife of Nine Mile for 41 dollars for meat. The case was settled in Justice Hayes court with the defendant paying the bill.
Missoula reports a Northern Pacific wreck near Tucson yesterday was more serious than initial lines suggested. The incident centered on surrounding conditions rather than the impact of the collision itself.
J A McGowan of Plains says his creamery was totally destroyed by fire and cannot be rebuilt soon. He attributes the blaze to Indians who were in town and inebriated.
In Missoula a land office report shows W. B. Russell of Eddy and Edgar McIntosh of Ver million each filing homestead entries near their post offices. J. D. Miser of Stevensville filed a Bitter Root pre emption for 160 acres in the valley near his home.
In Cleburn Texas on July 12 Santa Fe officials rehired 20 machinists to replace strikers triggering wider walkouts. Boilermakers blacksmiths sheet metal workers and painters with helpers join the strike bringing total out to about 300. Trains are guarded and shops in Cleburn Temple Somerville and Beaumont are under armed guard.
Omaha reports little chance of settlement after five weeks of the Union Pacific shop men's strike. Officials say 65 percent of local striker positions are filled and the company needs no motive power handle due to the stoppage. Strike leaders insist there has been no defection and that a long fight is ahead to push terms.
Missoula on July 12 reports John Simpson, a young man, arrested for loitering on the streets. He pleaded not guilty and failed to post a 25 dollar bond, remaining in jail awaiting trial.
Two men died and several were seriously injured in a wreck on the Toledo Peoria and Western railroad near Peoria Illinois today. Peter Teenogle of Washington and a man named Taylor of El Paso were killed instantly. Ambrose Pierce of El Paso was severely injured with a fractured skull and is dying.
Sydney Nebraska July 12 The Union Pacific plans to reopen its shops and roundhouse after a year closed. A large force of machinists and boiler makers has arrived and substantial machinery has been received for installation.
A report quotes a union leader stating no request was received for action and that his organization prohibits calling a strike. He also expresses doubt about workers walking out to support any action, indicating no imminent escalation.
Missoula dated July 12 reports Dr. Parsons returned from Lothrop to tend a relative of Judge Sturman who is ill with measles. The patient was described as improving on the doctor's departure.
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