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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1900
Page
12
A wind-driven forest fire near Bonita menaces Morrison's logging mill and camp, after burning about 500 000 feet of logs. Workers and families evacuate, moving women and children as crews battle the flames to save the camp.
Missoula July 19 A Montana district court session featured a delay when county attorney failed to appear for the Vaughn grand larceny demurrer, prompting a 5 fine. The judge overruled the demurrer, Vaughn pleads not guilty, case set for next Saturday. Other matters include a motion in Cole Mining Co. v Morton et al set for July 21 and a divorce default in Longmire v Longmire, with Conlon v Mac Lay slated for July 21. Court adjourned until Saturday.
There is no pleasanter resort and no more beautiful bathing than at Lolo Hot Springs as rates prove reasonable for guests seeking a relaxing soak and scenic surroundings.
Missoula on July 19 reports H. Hanson an employee at Vangieron Wood tied camp was injured while tending a chute for tying loads. A tie jumped the chute struck his leg above the knee breaking the bone. He was carried 10 miles down mountain slopes to the railway and reached Dr Parsons after 7 PM. The fracture was reduced and he rests tonight.
Missoula reports Sam Lucas is likely to return to Bitter Root valley soon and settle near Hamilton. His popularity is noted as a source of genuine celebration among local friends.
Epworth League of the Methodist church meets at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Chattin Friday evening for a social with a literary and musical program. A league business session will elect delegates to the state meeting in Anaconda on August 7. Refreshments will be served.
Lumber shipments from Kendall, Harper & Baird and McKeen yards along the Bitter Root branch more than doubled this week, boosting Bitter Root freight train traffic in Missoula.
The Copper City limited arriving Missoula was an hour and a half late after freight 53 blocked the track east of Bonita and later broke in two in Missoula yards. The repair work caused further delays before service resumed.
The cars just behind the break were loaded with heavy mining machinery.
Martin McGrath of Anaconda and his wife arrived on the Copper City limited in Hamilton. Under Sheriff Morgan and Ravalli county officers were alerted to a wanted man, but the couple used a depot shortcut to reach the hotel undetected. McGrath learned of the scare only later and plans playful confrontation on his return to Anaconda.
L H Newport died suddenly at his Bonner mill shipping department home in Missoula at 4 a m He was 49 and had moved from Illinois fourteen years ago He leaves a wife four children two brothers a sister and a mother The funeral will be held at the Odd Fellows hall at 2 p m Sunday with Odd Fellows and A O W conducting obsequies
Manager Deffebach in Missoula tests a method to forego the unsightly dead men supporting wires. The plan digs a 12 foot hole with a 20 pound iron anchor at the bottom and a galvanized iron pipe protecting the guy wire. If successful the system will replace dead men citywide.
Dan H Ross travels to the Coeur d Alene branch to test reports that he is a hoodoo. He will fish for satisfaction and plans to return before Sunday as friends await his verdict on the superstition.
The Hilarity club will not visit Bitterroot valley this summer. Their Montana trip was postponed due to members' business engagements, a Wallace report says. Locals suspect Idaho Hilarityites feared returning harsh treatment given to Missoula visitors.
James Osborne has purchased the Kennedy hotel and will assume management immediately. The sale closed yesterday and includes all furniture and fixtures. The Kennedys, who recently bought the Davis ranch near Lolo, will devote their time to managing the ranch as the hotel changes hands August 1.
The Montana Orchard and Improvement Company purchased the Tilman ranch on Eight Mile near Missoula. The 1 acre property joins the company’s land and includes a valuable water right enabling orchard expansion both above and below the current site. This acquisition advances the company’s orchard development plans.
Missoula July 19. Manager T. T. Mc Leod of the water company is preparing to lay new mains to supply the south side of the river. Work will start once the river drops to a low stage to allow laying under the river bed.
In Missoula on July 19 a night show named the Merchant Phantasma drew praise for the Christian church fundraiser. It will be repeated Friday night drawing local attendance and support.
Missoula notes cover varied items from D J Donahue visiting Missoula and Mrs Joseph Boos home life to Maud Trevaille ill health and juror summons. Updates include sidewalk work, new tenants on East Front street, a bottle accident, and plans for Bitter Root excursions. Real estate deals involve Orchard Homes plat and Cobban Dinsmore land purchases.
David Lagasse and wife traveled to Huson by train on Thursday. Thomas Holt arrives in the city from Cedar Creek mines. FE Peppard came from Lothrop to visit family for a few days. J C Hunt, Northern Pacific timber inspector, arrived on the Coeur d Alene train.
The Montana State Board of Pharmacy meeting is called for Missoula on Monday July 2. Sid J. Coffee of Missoula sits on the board. Pharmacists must pay $2.00 for annual re registration to renew certificates valid for one year. There are 225 licensed druggists in the state. Practicing without registration will lead to arrest. For sale, three and five room houses by John Lundgren.
Missoula reports strong interest in an excursion to Philipsburg after the Hamilton trip. Local baseball players have contacted Granite county players about a game at the Burg if the railroad company operates the excursion. Patronage is expected to be high.
The victim suffered severe injuries to the right hand with two fingers smashed and the third and fourth damaged. Wounds were dressed at the railroad hospital and doctors determined amputation was unnecessary. Daly returned to work three days ago.
At the state university Gardener Spaughn reports a colony of woodchucks in the mechanical laboratory yard. The animals have multiplied and threaten the campus shade trees unless removed, though some doubt their identification as woodchucks.
On alarm of fire, all yard hydrants motors and elevators must be closed until the fire is extinguished. Continued disregard may lead to service discontinuance. Practice hours Monday and Friday evenings 7:30 to 9:00. Irrigating must be stopped during fire department drills. THE MISSOULA WATER CO
In Missoula on July 19 Jake Leiser and a friend narrowly escaped a runaway near West Main street in front of Leiser's store. The pair were chatting and did not notice the horse and wagon dashing by, escaping danger by a hair's breadth.
I G Denny county attorney for Missoula leaves for Hamilton to serve as associate counsel in a Ravalli county trial to be held soon. He has been unwell and the trip is hoped to improve his health. He will stay several days in Hamilton.
Ed Romig of Townsend, a merchant, visited Missoula to assess Nome and return home. He found the camp overextended with many idle people and no lodging spots, signaling oversupply and crowded conditions.
The Sacred Heart academy in Missoula nears completion as carpenters and painters finish work. Most woodwork will be oil finished. Con tractor Broadbent expects two carloads of plumbing and heating supplies tomorrow and aims to finish his part as soon as possible.
The executive committee of the Young Men's Republican club met at J. M. Dixon's office in Missoula on July 19 to choose a button and badge. With few members present no final decision was made, though a selection was made for presentation to a full committee meeting.
Missoula July 19 The home of engineer Allen on Jefferson street was quarantined today due to Roy Allen's scarlet fever illness. Allen unaware of his son's condition was traveling and is expected home this evening.
There was a change of soldiers at Fort Missoula this morning as the guard from Fort Harrison returned and a detachment from Fort Harrison arrived to take charge. The scene in the streets with marching equipment recalled old times. Phantasma of Merchants at the Opera House on July 19 and 20.
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