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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
14
The Western Montana office of the standard locates at 119 West Main Street Mie houla. Telephone number 118 is listed for advertising inquiries and service details.
One half off entire stock of wash goods urged with energetic appeal. Items include satin stripe silk, etamine ceviot in many colors, and satin edged grenadines with lace effects, all reduced from higher prices to new lower rates.
Missoula builders push mid city and south side residences, a large hospital and academy dormitory rise, and a new depot with a surrounding park delights travelers. North side crosses face closures, while locals recall Bitter Root forests and era treks as Dr. Spelman trots gain attention.
Rail birds at Missoula track witness bursts of speed from a green horse in the Farmer string. Report notes the animal’s impressive early-season form and hints at future surprise appearances as the season progresses. Mention of Viel Missoula Nursery's greenhouses or calm city store on Hiegina avenue appears as location context.
Charles Lumphrey, a Flathead Indian, swore at a store that John Charley stole his wife, infant, and horses and fled the country. A warrant was issued, deputy sheriff Watts ordered Charley’s arrest, and Lumphrey plans to pursue toward the upper Ritter Root to recover his family and child who he says is the idol of his heart.
Unclaimed letters for the week ended July 15 at Missoula post office listed with recipients such as C. H. Boedecker Mrs. F. G. Bergen James M. Burns Oscar Bache Miss Kristine Bergkvist and many others. Call for letters by providing the advertisement date and names tied to the missive. Also note: All imported and domestic wash goods offered at half price by Golden Rule.
Richard EK Southwick a Hart Michigan citizen plans to visit Hamilton with his parents Mr and Mrs J J Southwick Mona Backus hosted four friends at the Chaffin home D P Mahoney of Wallace Idaho was in Hamilton on business Dr Herbert Brethour injured his right leg in a buggy accident near Woodside the horse caused him to fall and his leg broke a small splint bone above the ankle he may be out for two to three weeks.
Special Correspondence of the Standard reports the marriage of Miss Myrtle McCoy of Darby and Earl Tanner of Jennings Washington at the Pacific Hotel in Spokane. Miss Adams of Missoula served as bridesmaid. Mr. McCoy accompanied the party to Missoula. The couple will reside in Jennings. Also in Missoula the Missoula Mercantile Company has released an attachment against the Missoula Cigar and Tobacco Company as the judgment is settled.
G D Brown of Nine Mile corrects a July 18 Standard report stating he did not file a complaint against Fd Mack and Mrs Haight. He explains the under sheriff drafted the complaint and he only relayed what he heard. He notes the date as July 14 and signs the brief from Nine Mile. Shirt waists and tailored suits advertised at one third off by Golden Rule.
Under Sheriff Thomas Evans returns from Saltese with William Donley jailed after he threatened stage driver John Daly. Daly, Donley, and Donley’s sister Mrs. La Londe are all in custody amid a tense altercation sparked by alleged remarks about Mrs. La Londe.
Judge D J Tallant of Great Falls visits Florence. Ronan visits Selish to see friends. H C Hollenbeck of Bald Butte in the city for weeks with family. Mrs Laura W Hughes of Great Falls visiting her parents. Mrs Kate A Martin files separate property statement with county clerk. Minnie and Mabel Porterfield visit from Nebraska, sisters Helena Porterfield and Mrs Hollensteiner present. Miss Hire, noted stenographer with George F Brooks Real Estate, remains home ill. Mrs W H Yerrick, guest Mrs Rh N Bagley, and Miss Zetta Yerrick plan Idaho Washington trip via Spokane. Cleaning up 500 pairs shoes and oxfords at half price and less Golden Rule.
A Missoula bulletin says on August 1 Assistant Superintendent F. J. Pearson will assume charge of all transportation matters in the general superintendent's office at St. Paul under General Superintendent Kimberly. He will conduct business under his own signature with full authority.
W E Newport, an oiler at the Bonner sawmill, inserted his arm into a wheel to oil machinery. The wheel started suddenly, causing a serious arm fracture. He sought medical attention in Missoula this noon.
Missoula July 18. H P Wirkeby the contractor is hosting a visit from his father and sister. The elder Kirkeby resides in Chicago where he owns substantial property. The visitors plan to stay in Missoula for the summer.
A young man, recently resident of Minneapolis, arrived in Missoula this week to take a position in the Peterson drug store. His brother now manages the Missoula Drug Company here.
City Treasurer Walter Hogan issues a call for city warrants on the general fund registered before November 1 1900 with interest ceasing July 15.
G Sutterlin, Bergen Republican club president in Jersey City, returned from Split Rock lake with an owl caught on his line while trolling. Night fell, the line dragged, and he hauled in an owl three feet from tip to tip that had swooped in to catch his bait.
The Standard reports several young men are bathing in Rattlesnake Creek near Cedar Street, creating a nuisance and drawing police attention. The note asks the police to address the issue. The item includes an advertisment for Garden City Standard bottle beer.
Missoula July 16 E A Winstanley has been ordered to assess the loss from a fire at Harper and Baird's lumber yards in Stevensville. The directive specifies determining the extent of damage and appropriate compensation.
A quip contrasts hard work with seeking wealth and power, asserting a man digs for the root of all evil. The exchange frames labor as pursuit of riches and moral critique in a humorous, period tone.
Deputy Sheriff Kemp found Mrs. Yates picking huckleberries in Pattee canyon after she left home with intent to kill herself. The 22 year old had returned to Missoula with two children and faced unpaid support before her rescue.
Edgar Fawcett, about 25, is jailed in Stevensville on a charge of assaulting the 7 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Tillman near Eight Mile creek. The girl led authorities to him after the Sunday attack. he pleaded not guilty at a Stevensville hearing and the case is set for Saturday.
London shops list bizarre microscopic goods and curiosities from tadpoles to whale eyelashes with prices from fractions of a cent to dollars. Earwigs crickets ants and ladybirds appear in bulk, while snakes roaches and spiders lure buyers for science and novelty in High Holborn and Cape Colony imports.
Hiccoughs of three years were cured at Bellevue hospital by a string tied around the waist to control spasms. Miss Sara Blockson, a young Russian girl, sought relief for a long nervous illness including neurasthenia and melancholia. After ten minutes the cord was removed and physicians declared relief won. she was to be treated further to end the nervous malady.
In Missoula on July 16 filings show A A Mayo of St. Regis securing 35 inches of water from Section Twelve creek for domestic use. James L Presner of St Regis claims 5000 inches from Big creek to work the Siderite Dundrum placer and Gold and Nickel Plate quartz claims, placer area 326 acres. Annual statement lists Oregon Nursery company assets 68875 and liabilities 2427.
During a Monday night wind in Missoula a crosswire shock traveled into the main station via the nickel telephone speaking tube. M. Williams was shocked, knocked from his chair, and his hearing was briefly impaired. No lasting damage occurred.
John Swanson appeared before Justice Houtchensy after Missoula County Humane Society charged him with cruel treatment of a horse he shot. An examination is scheduled for Friday at 10 o'clock. Swanson resides at Tarah and has attorney W. M. Draffen.
Missoula July 16. Police Judge Hayes held John Johnson and John Doe for creating a disturbance and damaging property on West Front street. Each man was fined $1 and costs plus restitution for the damages.
Higgins Bros owners of four or five fast horses relocate their at track trained animals to their ranch near Missoula after several weeks of training at the track.
Miss Maud and Anna De Rosier returned from Victor where they visited Misses Mary and Winnie Spooner. While in the valley a party of young people honored the sisters with a trip to Hamilton for a dance, then returned home the next day.
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