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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1902
Page
12
Local merchants announce a sweeping sale offering all fine wash goods at half their former prices. Shoppers urged to act quickly as stock will not last long and every item is available at a 50 percent discount.
Missoula July 13. Edward L Bonner’s funeral drew hundreds from the city and distant towns. The service featured a male quartet, a long eulogy by Ex Senator T H Carter, and a Elks led cemetery rite. Pallbearers and mourners followed to the grave as flowers and wreaths surrounded the casket.
Ensign Cummins and Lieutenant Steele closed Salvation Army work in Missoula and head to Spokane and Kalispell respectively. Cummins served 14 months, led 35 conversions, and helped raise about $2500. Two new officers, Captains Quant and Gaines, arrived to take charge.
The pipe for Lothrop water works reached Missoula from the factory and will be moved to town at once. A three mile trench is nearly finished for the redwood stave pipe from Oregon and Washington, which will be laid by the Spokane Pipe company. The same firm also has a contract to pipe several miles to Lewistown, already started.
Lieut. Gov. Frank Higgins and County Attorney Charles H. Hall left Tacoma after weeks at hot springs. They improved in health and plan to spend time on the coast and then go to California. They may visit Missoula Nursery greenhouses or the city store on Higgins avenue.
Missoula reporter notes R A Cooley entomologist and S N Brandegee of the state board of horticulture concluded after a brief Montana tour that many young trees die this year from a root disease. They found trees generally in fair condition apart from the issue. Face massage offered at Rankin barber shop for 25 cents.
Missoula organizers report the Flat head Horticultural Society midsummer meeting at Columbia Falls on July 18. A large turnout from Missoula and Bitter Root valleys is anticipated, with an interesting program planned by Rankin Bar.
Missoula July 18 George H Keep Postmaster of the local office has gone to Saltese to inspect a promising mine and watch development He is a heavy stockholder in the district The Saltese mines show good ore and may become a leading district Mrs Keep has gone to Oakland California for several weeks.
The Union hall mortgage case in Missoula continues as the improvement society’s fall meeting is announced for July 13 at McBride's. The note references a mortgage held on the hall and pending actions.
Eastern parties have taken over the Missoula property for several years. Directors plan to lower interest and invest in extensive improvements. They aim to enlarge the playhouse and improve the union hall for comfort. A second story may be added for Workingmen's club members, making the opera house one of the neatest on the circuit.
Missoula Eagles Lodge No. 32 F O E held a session then organized a Hamilton lodge. Thirteen new members were admitted amid a lively crowd. About 30 members rode to Bitter Root Hamp ton with Dr. W B Parsons to tend wounded and plan another venture.
The evening at the Methodist church in Missoula featured Epworth League members taking charge for a public officer installation. Rev. J. W. Bennett installed officers including President F. C. McCarter and several vice presidents, secretary Miss Lucy Likes, treasurer King Garlington, and organist Miss May Bennett.
Missoula July 13 A Bitter Root train passenger reported Conductor Woodson attempted to kill a turtle at Silverthorne station. He fired five pistol shots high then fired three shotgun shells, finally hitting the turtle and destroying it with a single blast.
Chief Clerk McBride and Clerk Wilkins from the Superintendent's office led the day’s success at Rock Creek. They returned with 120 fish each, topping a strong turnout of fishermen. They shared a meal with friends after their haul.
Missoula July 123 A. P. Johnston, a prominent mining man with extensive holdings on Trout Creek near Cedar Creek, plans to open several mines soon and will hire a workforce immediately. He retains control of Gold Belt Gravel company claims and will hold them while pursuing action against the concern.
The Scandinavian Brotherhood members traveled from Ron der in wagons to the Blackfoot river for a July 1 picnic. They spent the day enjoying warm weather and returned home in the evening claiming it was one of their best times.
The New England Bloomer Girls baseball team will perform in Missoula on July 17 with a matinee and an evening game. They will bring electric lights and canvas for the night game, likely at the South Missoula grounds. Rankin Barbers offer expert services.
Missoula July 13 report a baby girl arriving at the ranch home of Mr and Mrs Owen Kelley near the fort. The couple are both past the prime of life with the father aged 60. The father mother and baby are reported to be getting along nicely.
The Girls' Garden City band members picnicked today on Grant Creek in Missoula. About 50 young men, friends of the band, attended and they did not return home until evening.
Missoula reports Dr. Glasgow and a group of friends departed Friday night for a brief retreat near Victor. They traveled by teams and plan leisure time with fishing and rest amid a countryside setting.
Missoula July 13 Mrs. Knapp mother of L. J. Knapp arrived from Cincinnati to spend time with her son. This is the first time Mr. Knapp has seen his mother in five years and their reunion is described as a happy meeting.
D. J. Donahue left Missoula for a three weeks vacation. He will stop in Butte briefly, then proceed to Salt Lake and other cities before returning home in August.
Missoula reports Joseph Menard returned home ill today after taking sick in Drummond this morning.
Dr Javal of the French Academy of Medicine argues blindness does not enhance touch or hearing but that a latent sixth sense develops in the blind. This sense, called the sense of obstacles, reacts to warm and definite vibrations and is believed to be located in the forehead.
Missoula July meeting aims to review Fourth of July finances and plan a robust fair week. The committee seeks broad attendance to discuss races, premiums, livestock displays, and prizes for farm products and women’s handiwork while stressing a strong track and outside attendance.
Special correspondence from Hamilton reports Pastor J A Martin receiving an unanimous call to stay another year at the M E church. J Gunn of Mackey Idaho plans Bitter Root settlement. Herman Gleason moves from Helena to ranch near Corvallis. S W Kemper and son travel via saddle horses to Salmon River country. Harry Place now with a Tacoma lumber company writes friends from Washington. Miss Julia Smith of Victor visits Mrs J A Martin. Miss Cora Adams visits Darby friend Miss Mabel McCoy. Miss Mabel Geenen closes Camas school term July 8 with a lively program. J D McKay of Anaconda explores Anaconda orchard near Grantsdale. D L Cannon of Stevensville and J H Barton of Granite eye a Bitter Root farm purchase.
The Methodist church in Missoula is nearing completion after weeks of additions. Interior and exterior painting contracts have been awarded and will be rushed, with new carpets to follow shortly.
George Blum a prominent sheepman with ranches near Gold Creek visits Missoula to hire a number of shearers for his wool crop awaiting clipping.
Missoula officials report Assessor Massey is working long hours to finish the annual assessment. A large increase in assessments means the books will not close until about Tuesday or Wednesday.
City visitors and local officials from multiple states frequent Missoula with mentions of Thomas O Keefe district, Division Engineer Palmer from Spokane and O J McConnell Western Lumber from Butte. Northern Pacific increases Thornton siding to 50 cars and other regional movements noted.
Miss Myrtle Mc Coy of Darby will wed Earl Jannery tomorrow in Spokane. One prospective husband works as head book keeper at Jennings sawmill camp near Spokane and they plan to reside there. Miss Mc Coy is in Missoula with friends before the ceremony.
Miss Minnie Pierce, proprietor of the Beloit Specialty company, is praised as the most capable manager among Beloit business houses. Formerly chief clerk at Goddard-Allen Manufacturing, she recently acquired patents for a carpet stretcher and novelties, expanding into bicycles while renting power from Goddard-Allen. A hard worker and social favorite, she is also an accomplished musician and former member of the Beloit Ladies quartet. She is noted for generous, systematic giving.
A Tennessee man describes using a wooden sieve as a door to his mountain cabin. Wind caused the sieve to imitate a woodpecker attracting many birds, then the unfolding tale ends with the visitor doubting the truth.
Tommy questions a homely truth about rain and justice. He argues that rain falls on both the just and unjust, while a stolen umbrella story shows consequences fall differently. The exchange ends with the father chiding the boy for more questions.
A snappy exchange questions someone’s pedigree and humorously notes he “had the gout when he was born.” The quip portrays class tone and wit through a clash of highborn sarcasm and medical stereotype.
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