Has Worked His Graft Mcally Now Doing Term in Missoula
Claims his papers were burned in Honolulu after scourge of bubonic plague. He has been photographed and will be advertised.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1903
Page
15
Claims his papers were burned in Honolulu after scourge of bubonic plague. He has been photographed and will be advertised.
Charles McCully known as the Masonic fraud is serving eighty days in the county jail after being arrested in Missoula following an inglorious exit from Helena. He claimed Mason status but was exposed by police amid a chain of dubious schemes. Photographs will be distributed to prevent further victimization.
Standard office in Missoula advertises one hundred calling cards and plates for 1.50. Home grown berries available at P. M. Reilly's.
In Missoula on July 18 Mayor Smith halted plans for a bridge across the Rattlesnake to the pavilion blocking Sunday dancing for the Butte excursionists. Walcott and Lewis claim six feet of land to the creek belongs to their property, while the city asserts clear city ownership. A fence blocks access, with talks of a lawsuit looming as park authorities plan to breach the fence for tomorrow's crowd.
In Missoula July 19 the Farmers union votes a 24 percent assessment on all goods to fund operations and a walking delegate. They call for six district divisions with experienced peddlers to lead each, aiming to push out Chinese peddlers. Ten new members join as Lt Governor Higgins becomes president. farmers foresee an unprecedented crop this year.
Robert J. Demers lies in a semi conscious state at Merrick's hospital after a blow to the head from J. B. Thompson at Marsh Bar's barn in Missoula. Will Cave and Demers attacked the stable man earlier. Thompson fled but later confessed to stopping at a livery stable. A warrant was issued and Thompson is at large with officers knowing his whereabouts.
Missoula July 18 Ira Free of the Nine Mile ranches who filed for divorce and whose marital troubles led to a bond of bail today posted 500 bonds with C H McLeod as surety. He had been under sheriff observation but was not jailed. County Attorney Hall said he did not secure Free’s liberty yesterday despite the commitment until bonds were furnished, and Free was allowed to find a bondsman without Hall’s efforts.
Petition for letters of administration filed in the estate of Edwin A. Abbott, late head nurse at Northern Pacific hospital, by William E. Sweeney. Dr Mills amputated a finger for a man named Williams at Sisters hospital due to blood poisoning. Edward T. Thompson and Nina Blake of Belknap licensed to marry. D R Beck returned from Bitter Root valley trip via Hamilton. Henry Kern returned from Athol Idaho where he repaired a railroad safe.
At the regular Missoula school board meeting on July 18 Kellogg & Dean won the Whittier school painting contract for 625 covering old and new sections with a two coat roof finish. L N Simons secured the Lowell Irving and Hawthorne buildings contract for 250.80. The clerk was authorized to prepare the district tax assessment list.
Bitter Root district reports a shortage of farm hands during hay season as ranchers struggle to secure labor for field work. Prominent ranchmen have spent much of the week chasing recruits to harvest the summer crop.
Missoula report notes numerous fishing parties this week with good catches. Rock creek parties predominated, three trips arriving yesterday all reporting large hauls.
Walter Hays J H McJunkin and Arthur Hays of Chicago reach the summit of Mrs. Lolo after a climb from Missoula. They report abundant snow with some areas as much as 20 feet deep and a 100 yard descent on ice and snow.
Missoula residents anticipate one of the largest crowds in the city for tomorrow's Butte excursion. Preparations are complete to provide excursionists with a fine time.
Preparations for the summer session of the University of Montana biological station at Big Fork are underway with director M J Elrod and staff arriving. The group will collect nests eggs and insects for display at the St Louis fair and to be deposited in the university museum and Lewistown high school. Butterflies are abundant and a Grinnell water thrush was added to Flathead lake birds. ruby crowned kinglet nests were also found.
A brief public notice directs readers to send mail orders to the Golden Rule located in Missoula. No further details on services or deadlines are provided in the readable text.
An authors luncheon hosted by Mrs. Kate Connors in the Hammond block drew 18 guests including Mrs. Carl F. Davis and Mrs. Robert McVey. A separate lawn party for Miss Georgia Satchet featured 26 guests matching book titles to identities, Japanese lanterns, themed corners, and prizes. decorations centered on lavender, yellow, and green with elaborate floral arrangements.
A bustling run of social events fills Missoula with garden parties and afternoon gatherings. Mrs. Thompson hosts a lawn fete with Miss Lee Thompson and Miss Bessie Epper son entertaining nine youngsters. Mrs. John McCormick’s afternoon sewing circle hosts many guests in honor of Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Mentrum’s reception for Mrs. Davis of Spokane brings together a notable guest list. Whist and lawn games draw crowds at several homes while the Missoula Outing Club plans an August camp at Flathead Lake.
Missoula July 18 Congressman Dix and family left for Yellowstone park this week. Report notes that upon his first Washington visit he was pressed about the national park despite Montana residence nearby. He plans Alaska stop before returning to Washington.
Visit the Standard office to view the range of engraved cards and invitations in various styles. Compare fonts, borders, and motifs as you select designs for future events.
Mrs. Mills entertained several friends at dinner on Wednesday in honor of Mrs. Davis of Spokane. Mrs. Rittenour hosted a complimentary dinner for Mrs. Davis on Tuesday. Invitations are out for a board party next Thursday hosted by Mrs. J. A. Miles. Fort Missoula hosted Mrs. Torrey and Missoula’s young people Saturday evening with cards. Miss Ruth Worden entertained friends on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Packer hosted card games at her Fort Missoula home on Wednesday. Mrs. W. M. Bickford and Miss Edith Bickford are due from Butte August 1 to spend the month with Missoula friends. Presidents and Mrs. Craig invite summer school students and faculty to a gathering at University Place next Thursday. Mrs. A. L. Avery and daughter Evaro of Evaro visited Miss Marjorie Forbis of Butte last week, and Miss Gertrude Sloane will visit this.
On July 18 Missoula county records show several warranty deeds and a mining claim deed filed for record. Henry F. Edgar conveys to J. A. McGowan a 310 acre tract in townships 18N 25W for 2746.55 dollars. Emily V. Marshall conveys portions of section 25, township 11N 20W for 400 dollars. James H. T. Ryman conveys parts of Urlin's addition for 225 dollars. W. J. Stephens and wife convey multiple lots in South Missoula for 309 dollars. A deed of mining claim transfers a one half undivided interest to EF. C. Dickinson.
A description notes a patent from United States to Henry F Edgar covering lots 1 4 5 8 and 8 and the southeast quarter of section 4 town 18 north range 25 west in Wallace district near Clinton. Deed transfers: Security Savings and Trust of Portland to First National Bank of Portland for original townsite lots and blocks with consideration of $1.
Mrs. Robert Martin dies at an early hour in Missoula of typhoid pneumonia near Corvallis. She leaves a family.
Missoula July 18 Charles Edwards secretary of the State Board of Horticulture passed through Missoula tonight from Butte to visit the Bitter Root valley.
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