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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1901
Page
12
Missoula reports a hot day with a cool east wind easing heat. Smouldering embers from a warehouse fire reignited and sent sparks into the Big Blackfoot Milling lumber yard, putting it at risk until the fire department doused the blaze. The cold storage plant ruins remain stubbornly on fire with water and melted ice aiding attempts to extinguish the flames.
Record items note deeds and land transfers in Missoula and nearby areas. H W McLaughlin and wife deed to Western Lumber for timber lands and other parcels, with several warranty deeds and $2,000 to $2,000 ranges. Annie M Pruden and G F Jennings engage in lots transfers, plus a miscellaneous purchase of split bamboo rods.
Word from the Hurlburt party traveling through the National park reports a rough journey. They left Missoula recently and are experiencing trouble with their horses and wagon, likely delaying their arrival at the park beyond initial expectations.
Peter Milbrodt, brother-in-law of Al Grimmell, buys Joseph Clark’s ranch in Carlaw, after a weeks stay in Missoula. Transfer completed today and Milbrodt leaves for the next destination.
In Omaha Milbeck purchases a ranch for 1000 dollars and will settle his business affairs before moving his family to the ranch. P M Reilly and Company grocers are noted in the text. Two land contests are filed in the Missoula United States land office, both in the Nine Mile district.
Clinton column reports new housing for Japanese workers, horseman David Lewis and Tom Cook keeping their stable at Missoula for fall races, William Crawford enjoying fair shows and Woodmen celebration, Copper Bell Mill manager visiting Missoula, optimism for mine revival, Stephens mine offer undecided, Erickson and Johnson lease on Copper King seen as promising, Mrs Devany returning to Clinton, with local advertisements for Howard's Bitter Root butter and cheese.
A dairy wagon attached to Otto Quast's team frightened in Missoula this morning and ran through alleys and streets, overturning the wagon and spilling milk. If not stopped, the horses might have bolted into the river. Quast delivered milk to affected customers that evening. Dr. R. Gwinn, an eye specialist, is noted in the piece.
Missoula July 25 district court and jail activity balanced by heat with several cases tried. Fights led to fines for bootblack John Fitzgerald and Edna Puller, while Thomas Edgar faced assault charges and paid a fine. Jail records note two suspects for car seal tampering, and Lintner in Houtchens court was released.
Missoula faces a smoked meat scarcity after a destructive fire. Merchants plan a union cold storage warehouse with an ice machine to stabilize supply, while the fire exposed equipment gaps and urged better ladderage and water pressure. Local figures including C. H. McLeod and Armour Packing are central to the plan and recovery efforts.
MISSOULA NOTES reports J B Porter trading horses, jail doors being installed, and local visits by residents like Marion and his daughter. Mentions of trips to Butte Spokane Helena and Frenchtown plus a Bitter Root excursion, a marriage license to Gannon and Bryan, and a large Bitter Root picnic with 250 attendees.
Visitors in Missoula include W W Burke formerly chief dispatcher at Northern Pacific Missouri line. Burke, away years, is welcomed back. he led a 12 freight car load with an engine and double crew. He has since worked on southern roads. Preston Miller wed Miss Scott of York Nebraska at bride’s home in York. They plan to reside in Missoula after their wedding. General NP executives toured Missoula on July 24, including Pearce Law Kimberly and Phipps. Kingbery stayed overnight. Premiums for a year’s Standard subscription advertised at the office.
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