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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
14
Strong winds drive wildfires along the Idaho border of the Bitter Root Reserve. Fire officials report multiple blazes complicating containment efforts as residents are advised to monitor evacuations and shelter orders. Local crews from regional fire services assist in the suppression.
Foresters and workers from Western Lumber company mobilize to fight a severe fire in the Nine Mile district of the forest reserve. The blaze crosses from the Idaho side, seen Friday and Saturday, threatening timber with heavy losses anticipated for the company.
Missoula July 4. C S Crysler returns after midnight from a 70 mile round trip to Nine Mile mining properties. He reports a few small forest fires in Nine Mile area but none are dangerous at present.
Thomas Edgar challenged City Treasurer Lister near a building and grabbed his coat lapel while using disrespectful language. Lister filed assault charges. Edgar, who was out fishing, will be arrested on arrival in the city.
Missoula report: M. H. Keith Jewelry in the Lombard block on North Higgins avenue broken into last night. About 100 dollars worth of jewelry and cutlery taken after rear window was forced. A gold watch, gold rings, and several knives missing. Cash register with around 50 dollars untouched. Likely amateur thieves may have been frightened.
A French horse owner near Grass Valley faced a frightened horse that jumped onto the Missoula sidewalk in front of Tyler Worden's shop. The animal struck the store window with its shafts, breaking them. the driver was pulled from the buggy but held the lines and regained control.
In Missoula on July 24 Justice Hayes heard two men accused of stealing a ride in a Northern Pacific box car. The defendants testified they boarded at Livingston and rode on a flatcar while others boarded later. They were arrested on the Rocky Mountain division. The seal breaking charge was not proven.
In Missoula the United States land office heard the contest of T H Hahn against Cyrile Bourgeios over Bourgeios residence on the claim. Hahn testified he found the cabin deserted when he settled, suggesting abandonment. Also heard was the Mrs Sprague versus Solomon Trahan case, completed with testimony spanning 35 sheets. Split bamboo rods nickel trimming sold for $1 at McBride's.
Butte will travel to Missoula for a weekend baseball series with Missoula's team. Ike Leiser reports plans are set for a big game next Saturday night and Sunday. Victors could claim state champions if plans hold.
Missoula officials report two fire insurance adjusters in the city to appraise the losses from the blaze at the Missoula Mercantile company and Murphy Henley Tevis warehouses. Harry Boyd of the Ham-
Mr. Boyd, residing in San Francisco, was en route when recalled. H. H. Smith of American Insurance Company will adjust the loss for his company and for additional insurers mentioned.
Sheriff McMahon of Powell county visits Missoula while a stream of locals from Hamilton Stevensville Anaconda and Helena pass through. Notables include J EK Totman E B Howell and J W Mehargue. The piece notes weather bonds, a railway foreman appointment, a damaged hand and a landscape architect Simonds traveling from Chicago and Helena for capitol grounds work.
A Shetland pony pulling a two wheel cart became unhitched on the north side of Missoula this morning. Mrs. Frank McCready who recently resided here and is visiting from Spokane was driving and left the horse briefly, causing the cart to smash to smithereens.
Missoula July 24 William Carten returns from Nome where he visited his mother. He notes rheumatism during travel and finds Seattle travelers like Frank Martin among former Missoulans. Carten says Nome is very quiet with little prospect of improvement this season.
Missoula on July 24 reports Roadmaster Frank Mayne of the Rocky Mountain division was honored by friends at a home gathering. Resident Engineer Gleason recalled the date and invited guests to a smoker to celebrate the event.
In Missoula on July 24 eight new location notices were recorded locating claims in the St. Regis district. Names listed include June Boston Colby Heckla Red Ball Black Pine Baltimore and Milwaukee with Andrew Flagan and others of Colby Wisconsin named as locators.
In Stevensville on July 24 Miss Mary I. Moore state manager of Norita treatment spoke to ladies at the Baptist church. Many locals including Miss Dolly La Flore of Helena, J. A. Landram, Mrs. Lockridge and children, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cyr, Rev. Fred Sheldon, D. W. Bean, Mrs. J. P. Cleary and daughters, and families were mentioned visiting, traveling or hosting. The Presbyterian Aid society held a gathering at the Bass ranch with refreshments served. others traveled to Hamilton, Seattle, California, and the coast for visits and business.
P. M. Reilly & Co. grocers advertise screen doors for sale priced at $1. McBride's is mentioned in the notice as a related source or partner.
Missoula reports the sergeant in charge at Fort Missoula has asked for cost figures to bring the post to condition for soldiers the government plans to send. The inquiry is welcomed news in the city.
In Missoula on July 24 Sebastian Effenger sues neighbor George Duncan asking for a temporary injunction to stop use of water from Spring creek claiming entitlement to 100 inches by prior night. He says Duncan took water April 11 harming his crops and asks the injunction be made permanent. Murray and Knapp represent Effenger.
The Missoula school board met in regular session and ordered a 5 mill special tax levy for the coming year's school maintenance. Superintendent Bieglile is expected to arrive next week. Dr. R. Gwinn, noted eye specialist, was mentioned in local notes.
Hamilton notes a quiet period as farmers hay and city visitors enjoy brief getaways. Crops look promising amid heat while locals entertain guests from Anaconda and Corvallis. The Ravalli temperance billiard wall opens and hotel improvements continue as families travel and camp near Saw Tooth.
Daly seeks outdoor relief from hay fever near the mountains. Daisy Bond returns to post office work. U S marshal C Fr Gage visits for timber cases. Land Office Register Isimer J Hershey spends Monday in Hamilton. A birth in Hamilton on July 23 to Mr and Mrs Ben Holt. Dr F A Ironside of Butte visiting Ravalli. Hamilton school trustees open bids for high school addition but all exceed 5000 dollars, no bids accepted. plans to bid without plumbing tomorrow. Bonds not yet disposed of and will be handled tomorrow.
Billings officials face a cow owners petition signed by 87 seeking amendment or looser interpretation of a city bylaw prohibiting driving cows through streets. The council aimed to curb damage to lawns and trees and preserve the city’s beautified reputation.
London reports that Professor Brouardel of Paris opened the tuberculosis congress urging international notification and disinfecting measures for hotels rail cars and steamboats to prevent spread. He argued disease is curable and linked alcoholism and unsafe meat and milk practices to mortality, praising U S legislation. He rejected Koch's meat and milk propagation theory and urged protective laws.
Washington report records for July 21 detail the general fund balances excluding the $150,000,000 gold reserve in redemption. Available cash stands at $169,935,72 and gold holdings at $98,142,771.
At the Union Theological Seminary alumni gathering in New York Rev. Dr. Strong of Rochester Theological Seminary defended evolutionary views of scripture. He argued scripture evolves like nature and drama, but access to interpretation rests with a Christ filled life, not hostile science.
A Washington Star dialogue shows two politicians debating the republic's peril and their vow to keep stepping forward to save it as long as time endures. The exchange underscores partisan confidence and rhetorical theater in political life.
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