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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
12
A Missoula couple visiting from a ranch selected a burial coffin for the wife who, told by a physician she has two months to live, expressed desire to choose her casket. The wife, who appeared healthy, arranged payment and left satisfied with the purchase as they toured coffins like furniture.
Missoula July 15 report from the local land office totals acres by district. Beaverhead 755000, Flathead 64 048, Granite 50000, Missoula 898952, Powell 67570, Ravalli 1793500, Silver Bow 9500 unsurveyed plus reserves of 1333333 for Missoula and 691200 for Ravalli.
Missoula dated July 15 reports a letter received from a surveying party. The brief item notes the communication and its dated origin, with no additional details provided about the party or its purpose.
In Missoula on July 1, the police court dealt with petty offenders. Robert Crawford, guilty of raising a disturbance, faced a $10 fine plus costs he could not pay and was jailed. W A Barnes was jailed for consorting with a black woman on the row.
Installation of Y P S C ER officers of the Christian church held at the Hershey home on Monday evening. Rev Mr Russell officiated with President W S S Byram, Vice President Miss Anna Allen, Recording Secretary Miss Blanche Watt, Treasurer Miss Zona Shull. Committees named include Lookout Hadith Perkins and Mrs Perkins, Prayer meeting R F Perkins C L Allen, Social Mrs McConkey Bosworth Walter Hay, Music Zona Shull Blanche Watt Mary Sloane, Flower Jennie Johnston Pearl Bosworth Belle Hay Johnnie Russell. Social hour followed with refreshments.
Missouri July 15 Anna Merrick daughter of Mrs M Merrick was operated on for hip disease at Merrick hospital this morning by Dr Buckley Pixley and Bottswood. The operation was successful and recovery is expected.
A telegram from Butte says 109 members of the order of St George will join the Sunday excursion to Missoula. The notice guarantees the excursion’s success.
In Missoula on July 15 a coroner and jury examined a decomposed body found in the river near Lothrop. The verdict ruled death by drowning, with the deceased in the water about two weeks. The remains were buried at Lothrop.
Missoula July 1 K CBD Converse of Orchard Homes says Robertson borrowed a plow harrow and nails then built a shed and kept the items. The old man identified the cow Old Spot as part of the dispute. The replevin suit will be heard in justice court in a few days.
Missoula reports M. 8 Largey of Butte intends to drive to Missoula next week with his auto. He will stay several days and take humorous side trips. He invites readers to the Standard office to view engraved cards and invitations.
Missoula July 5 Dr FE A Myers of Hamilton passes through Missoula en route to Asheville WNW to serve as a state delegate to the National Board of Dental Examiners convention and to attend the National Dental Association meeting Both events occur simultaneously and he will be away about a month visiting eastern points before returning
Missoula reports ex United States Senator William V. Allen of Nebraska will arrive early next week from Madison to obtain the deposition of Mrs. Ernest Wells. Wells formerly worked as a stenographer in the senator’s law office as the will case proceeds.
Missoula reports a Presbyterian church outing with around 100 children enjoying a day at Cobban's Park up the Rattlesnake yesterday, featuring a plentiful day and outdoor activities.
Miss Hammond visits friends in Butte. A son was born yesterday to the wife of Frank Pierce of the Gem theater. T. M. Marshall and W. Q. Ranft are on a business errand to Stevensville. Mrs. J. M. Long leaves for Yreca Vancouver Island to join her husband. Presiding Elder Jacob Mills of Helena will preach at the Methodist Episcopal church. Epworth League lawn social Friday at Miss Alice Cox 411 Mast Pine Street with music and recitations and refreshments. One hundred calling cards and plate for 1.50 Standard office Missoula.
Missoula opens the Exchange variety hall tonight with no stage performance aid for women. Mail orders should be sent to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
London reports hint at American warships seizing about 20 small islands off Borneo but attribution remains doubtful. In St Petersburg, Times notes secret police orders to curb popular unrest and tighten district control. New York says George S. Davis of Chicago is enjoined from playing for any other club until October 1 due to a 1902-03 contract.
Washington reports July 15 that Rear Admiral Terry is ordered to command the naval station at Honolulu while Rear Admiral Miller is offered the command of the South Atlantic station.
Reports from Rome indicate Pope Leo XIII’s condition grew more unsettled this morning with chest oppression. Doctors, led by Dr Lapponi, work day and night as Vatican staff handle a flood of 26 000 inquiries and $286 000 in telegram costs while extraterritorial Vatican facilities assist.
In Red Lodge on July 15 a slate collapse in the Rocky Fork coal mine killed Matt Warila a prominent Finnish miner. Warila seated with partners A V Warila and Alex Kahn when debris struck his head breaking his neck multiple ribs. Ephraim Kent in the next room was visiting at the time. Warila, resident of Red Lodge for six years, leaves a wife and two children and was highly respected.
Mrs. James Goff of Lewistown reports her husband was seized by a group of men near Wolf Creek while they sought work in Cascade. She arrived in Great Falls seeking aid, claiming a pistol shot followed the abduction. Authorities in Cascade and Cascade County sheriffs investigate the claim.
Rome July 15 The pope's condition shows little change since yesterday He was restless in forenoon but slept poorly No delirium occurred today Doctors say the pneumonia has practically disappeared Pleura fluid regathering is slight The main danger now is extreme prostration The doctor debunks a US report of cancer in the pleura
Paris dispatch reports Monsignor, a friend of the United States, says American cardinal prospects would rise if other cardinals had not died. He asserts US ideas will lead from the start of the next conclave and influence the church’s future direction.
George Halbot, years old, was brought to Columbus Hospital after a badly fractured skull suffered when struck by a projection while unloading an incline car train. He remains in critical condition with doubtful recovery. he has a wife and two children.
Frieder Francis Joseph von Lichenfeld a grandson of the Austrian emperor and connected with the Movarian royal house was arrested today on a charge of fraud. He was described as a brilliant officer and is held in Vienna.
Livingston July 15 Chief Morse of Billings arrived to take back Fred Morris arrested here last night for carrying concealed weapons He had two six shooters and a hunting knife Morris confessed to the Billings robbery and identified stolen plunder including revolvers and a gold watch. He was taken back to Billings for trial.
Great Falls July 15 Gold T Curtis was arraigned in Justice Safford's court on a charge of beating his wife. He pleaded not guilty and his bond was fixed at 100 dollars, which he furnished. The hearing was set for next Saturday. Mrs Curtis did not appear. Dowleg and Stephenson had appeared for Curtis but this morning Stephenson said he would not be entered as counsel until further consultation with the defendant. Curtis reportedly tendered verbal resignation as chief deputy assessor amid rumors he planned to leave the city tonight. An application to increase bail was granted to 70 dollars, furnished by a surety company.
In Red Laxige on July 15 the validity of city impounding ordinances was challenged in police court. Dairyman John L. Marcott admitted his 27 cattle grazed inside city limits, facing about 250 dollars in pound fees and daily care charges. His attorney moved for a new trial after the city rested. the court took the case under advisement.
Seledad Venezuela July 14 16 p m yesterday morning the remainder of the government war vessels with four small craft in tow arrived off Ciudad Bolivar without incident. Government troops under General Rives moved within ten minutes march of the city and prepared to attack while a hilltop battery aimed at the ammunition stores held by Rolando the revolutionary commander. Many women and children escaped before the government arrival including foreigners.
Special dispatch reports Phil Sheldons death in a national park after a wagon traveling down a steep hill capsized on rocks. He was thrown free with a fractured skull and no relatives have been located. Burial expected at Fort Yellowstone Cemetery tomorrow.
About forty to fifty men gathered in Justice Saf ford s office last evening at a call from A L Tiforl organizer for the Hand and Machine Sheep Shearers Union who spoke from Butte arriving yesterday The aim was to enlist local members and spark interest in the annual convention to be held in Butte on Aug 3 when by laws will be framed and officers elected for the year
Billings July 13 The trial of George Thurmond a former policeman charged with assaulting Mr and Mrs Pennigan last Saturday night began before a jury in Justice Fraser's court this afternoon. Both Pennigans swore Thurmond was their assailant. Defense claims an alibi. A verdict may not be rendered before morning.
In Red Lodge on July 15 Charles Nedecker appeared in the city police court and was fined three times five dollars each for carrying concealed weapons using indecent language before a woman and contempt of court. Unable to pay he signed a note drawn by City Attorney Pierson payable in two days with Barney Hart Dick Sullivan and Martin Golden as sureties.
Kingston authorities hunt for Dr John B B Woods and his wife who are linked to the William J Best mystery. Believed hiding in Ulster County among relatives after an all night search through Bone Ridge and Merkleton area. Woods born there. real name Dougherty. took Woods surname from stepfather George Woods of Union Hill.
Dr. Walter H H Kounta was convicted of killing John E Welsh a wealthy Pittsburg contractor while he walked with Mrs Kountz. He received a five year sentence in the penitentiary. Mrs Kountz was seriously wounded but has entirely recovered.
Special Dispatch reports from Billings July 15 that Warren Evans, Assessor, records Yellowstone county wealth for 1903 up by 8,474,968 to total 5,150,854. 1902 figures were 7,475,888 including railroad assessment of 1,795,396. The Chronicle notes such quick schemes often fail.
Associate Justice Brewer in Milwaukee today urged President Roosevelt to act by sending up to St. Petersburg the Jewish petition protesting atrocities at Kichinef. He said the eyes of the world are upon the president to show nerve and take decisive action.
Chicago, July 15. Reduced rates for harvest hands will be made by the Burlington to points north and northwest, in connection with the rates already announced by the Northern Pacific, Great Northern and others. Rates in force from July 27 to August. Other northwestern lines likely to meet the reduction.
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