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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office of the Standard is at 110 West Main Street Missoula. Telephone No. 118. Advertising free furnished on application.
Classified note describes multiple fabric lots including Etamine deviot in colors and patterns at reduced price, grenadines with lace effects satin stripes, dotted and embroidered tissue imported crepe, striped batiste linen with per yard price cuts. Some text appears garbled but indicates price reductions and inventory counts.
Missoula July 16 A burglar entered the Bohnert home at East Cedar Street at 3 AM. Mrs Bohnert screamed alerting neighbors as the intruder with a smooth face and slouch hat fled through a window. Mr Bohnert pursued but could not catch him. A nearby home of J H Wellman also reported an attempted entry.
Missoula officials report assessment books completed and turned to the county clerk for taxpayers to inspect. The board of equalization will meet on July 21, 22, 28 and August 7, 11. Major increases include the Northern Pacific Railway and Blackfoot Milling Company, with totals around 651 191 and 799 378 respectively.
The Standard delivers the paper in Missoula hours ahead of rivals. Readers praise prompt arrivals since the service began, with the motto All the news all the time cited as reliable. A man notes the paper lives up to its promise and finds news quickly.
July 15 reports a Missoula social club the rubber club with eight residents as members. Officers include W Steinbrenner president H Bishop vice president and H S Bishop secretary. Membership includes Theodore Fischer Joseph Deschamps Jasper Deschamps Frank Shoemaker and James Hartley. Camp stores priced at 1.50 at McBride's.
On the Flathead reservation near Missoula a three month old colt with an extra foreleg is in perfect health and can lie down and rise easily. The Indians report that they have received offers but fear misfortune if the unusual animal is sold or removed.
Mayor Stevens reports naval authorities confirm the desertion of Willis Root from the navy. Root, a Missoula recruit enlisted last spring as a landsman for training, appears to have fled from Uncle Sam's service.
Local notice directs readers to send mail orders to the Golden Rule establishment in Missoula. The brief item notes a single address reference and provides no additional context or dates.
Rev. Father Mc Grady, the eloquent Irish labor advocate, speaks in Missoula on July 15 outlining labor reforms and workers' rights.
The speaker addressed a sizable audience at the Union opera house on socialism and labor. Critics compare his oratory to Eugene V. Debs and applaud his persuasive Labor talk. Father McGrady, described as a big man, held the crowd's attention throughout the address.
Missoula lodge No. 19 I O G T plans a social night on July 18 in the Odd Fellows building hall. The group seeks funds via a special collection to renew Captain Dutton’s contract as orator and organizer for another year. The grand lodge backs retaining him but funds are tight.
Miss Ida Pearson and Lynn Baker were tubing near Missoula when Pearson slipped and fell into the pool. Baker jumped in and pulled her from the water, likely saving her life as she struggled to surface.
Fire last night destroyed Harper and Baird lumber yards located one mile west of the Stevensville station in Bitter Root valley. About 100000 feet of lumber burned. cause traced to rubbish burning and wind driven embers. The yard’s lumber was insured. the nearby mill was not. Initial reports misidentified the burning site as the Bass brothers fruit ranch.
Preparations are underway for the July wedding of Charles Sumner of Butte and Miss Sadie Catlin of Missoula. Miss Lida Catlin arrived from Seattle and Miss Mae Sumner is visiting, with other relatives expected for the ceremony. The event is anticipated as a social highlight of the month.
Missoula records show deeds and mining interests recorded with the county clerk. South Missoula Land Company conveyed to William H. Reid lot 7 block 2 Knowles addition for $1. R W Seideman sold interest in the Success lode mining claim near Saltese for $100. J B Magee transferred land in Missoula county for $10.
Missoula reports Sheriff Prescott pursuing J. C. McKenna once a Drummond and Philipsburg businessman now in Kalispell. He left town before full details emerged but is said to have violated the law there. Sheriff Hand will seek his arrest when located. McKenna allegedly passed through Missoula en route to Drummond this week.
Sheriff Prescott received a hurry-up call from Saltese about a shooting involving a man named Danley who shot at Jack Dailey a recognized packer and prospector. Under Sheriff Evans departed on the first train to arrest Donley and determine the cause of the altercation.
Missoula locals report Mrs George Moe and her children, sister to George Potts, have arrived from England. The party reached Missoula Sunday night after a smooth journey and will make the city their home.
Missoula reports a special meeting of the board of county commissioners on July 21 to act on road matters. The commissioners will also sit as a board of equalization to hear objections to the assessment.
C Herrick father and brother left Missoula for Alpha Idaho to reside there in the future. They travel in wagons and intend to enjoy the trip. All expert barbers are at Rankin Barber Shop.
In Missoula on July 15 Georgee Shoemaker of Shoemaker Bros. & Andrews is critically ill with typhoid fever at the Sisters hospital. The item mentions an order for Garden City Standard bottle beer.
Visitors in Missoula enjoy a day of leisure and social visits amid warm spring weather. Local residents report friendly gatherings at parks and cafes, with travelers exploring sights and soaking in the city’s relaxed atmosphere.
Superintendent J G McKay returns from Minneapolis where he attended the National Education Association meeting praised as especially pleasant with large attendance and Harvard President Eliot elected to lead next year in Boston. Nearby visitors include Frank West J C Thurston and Charles Lane. The community mourns FE L Benner with many state notables attending his funeral, reflecting his wide esteem.
From Missoula July 15 T R Burger reports 700 Flathead and Blackfeet participants in a week long sun dance. The main event was a grand parade led by Chief Selih with elaborately adorned riders. A sham battle favored the Flatheads and a drunken ceremony added to the camp’s lively spectacle.
J J Mitchell promoted to Chief Dispatcher Reid position at Missoula station with increase in clerical staff. J J Sherr moves from Florence schools to fill Mrs Mitchells vacated post.
Missoula players arrange a ball game with a Butte team. The match is expected next Sunday in South Missoula.
M Reilly Co grocery note says Stamp Mill to Start Up in Missoula on July 15. T S Letterman, general manager of Clarks Fork Gold Mining, left for the mines after spending Sunday.
A Missoula report notes a stamp mill recently erected at the mines will be in operation Wednesday or Thursday, signaling a new phase of mining activity in the area.
Special Correspondence reports the funeral of Mrs. B. F. Thrailkill of Bonner on July 12 in Hamilton. Clergy praise the floral display as the finest seen in Montana, gardens emptied to cover the grave, with Rev. Lewellen of Corvallis officiating. A dray carried the abundant flowers from church to the cemetery.
Mrs. L. D. Kent of Butte joins her husband in Missoula as Northern Pacific park nears completion. Local officials and visitors include Frank G. Davies and Bert Palmer of NP. The overland NP service remains irregular. Burlington trains cited as offenders. A wild west show venture prospers. Kemp visits the East. McPherson considers real estate purchases. Joe Bradley improves. Miss Cora Webster recovers from appendicitis. several camping and fishing parties planned for hills.
Walter Pell returned from Davenport Iowa where he sought health and reports great improvement. A large Eagles delegation from Missoula helped admit a big class in Hamilton. Initiation festivities lasted late with both new and old members enjoying the evening. Dr TE Hagvyard of Lexington Kentucky, former chief veterinarian for the Bitter Root stock farm, is expected to arrive in Hamilton between August and September.
The weather bureau reports very favorable temperatures across most regions in the week ending July 14. Excessive heat hit central and east Gulf states, frosts affected central southern Rocky Mountain areas, and Pacific coast crops, especially Oregon and Washington, show strong progress. Winter wheat harvest nears completion in the belt, spring wheat outlook remains promising, oats stay in good condition, and cotton shows general improvement.
Deputy Sheriff Kelley located Miss Alvina Keyes, who had vanished from the Higgins home Saturday night, wandering with a friend near the Rattlesnake. She was handed to her grandmother, Mrs. Pelkey, and had previously gone to Bonner.
Officers were alerted when outsiders heard two young children crying for their mother at the June residence. Neighbors said both parents left late, assuming the children were asleep, prompting an inquiry into the welfare of the kids.
A memorial service for Lord Pauncefote, late US ambassador to Washington, was held at noon in the chapel royal at St James Palace with the American Embassy, royalty, and government officials present. King Edward was represented by Lord Churchill. the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught attended. Simultaneously, Pauncefote was interred in East Stoke churchyard near Newark-on-Trent.
A roomer at the Mandenkofen and Co meat market on Woody Street awoke to find his trousers missing. Officers have searched for a suspect with them, but no one has been found.
Memento from Elk friends in Hamilton honor J A Goodrich who is leaving for Spokane to join W A Armstrong in the lumber field. Local Elks and townsfolk hosted a spontaneous banquet at the Knights of Pythias hall with R Lee McCulloch presenting an Elk emblem as a keepsake of his Hamilton residence.
A simple service was held for a deceased person with a family majority. The principal mourners included the widow and her daughter along with other relatives. Floral tributes came from the Brooklyn society the American societies in London and Sir Michael Herbert the British ambassador to the United States.
Waters recede across the Kansas and Blue rivers near Topeka on July 15, allowing all rail lines to run on schedule. Santa Fe trains from Topeka now rerouted to Kansas City via Union Pacific due to an unrepaired washout near Lawrence. Kansas river height has dropped three feet since yesterday, removing bridge danger. Flood damage to crops runs into thousands, with corn on some farms entirely destroyed.
Judge Johnson of the district court issued a decree ordering the sale of the Brow Palace hotel to satisfy a 633,333 mortgage held by United States Mortgage and Trust Co. on the estate of Jane C. Brown widow of Henry C Browne. Other property will be sold first and the sale date is to be announced.
Baltimore on July 15 congressman Wachter was badly bitten while shielding his little daughter from a large St. Bernard. The daughter and Mrs. Wachter suffered injuries and shock. A physician cauterized the congressman's wounds and the dog was killed by a police officer.
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