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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1901
Page
12
Foreman Jack West unearthed a big roll of money while excavating at a site. Local authorities recovered the treasure and began processing the discovery as part of an ongoing investigation.
Foreman Jack West of the Northern Pacifics Rocky Mountain division uncovered about 700 in cash and checks tucked in an outbuilding while tearing down structures for a new Wallace depot. The oldest checks date more than six years back, with some still negotiable.
Catherine BE McDonald sues to recover an interest in the Aekylis quartz lode mining claim in Springgulch. Bland Mining & Milling Co seeks to retain. plaintiffs allege ownership since July 12, 1991 and seek injunction disallowing defendant’s claim plus relief and costs. Woody & Woody represent plaintiffs.
Missoula June 30 tomorrow brings a large gathering at St Ignatius mission for a special service by Bishop Brondel of Helena. He will confirm a large class and the event will be witnessed by many outsiders with visiting clergy from Walkerville Butte Salt Lake City and the Missouri church.
Charles McCarthy, longtime Missoula baseball standout and Northern Pacific railway employee, has relocated to Brainerd Minnesota after a promotion in the railroad service. His last game with Missoula was a strong performance featuring a two-base hit and a three-bagger as fans praised his fielding and timely hitting.
H M Bell of Milwaukee returns from Deep Gulch where the Townsite Merrimac Monitor and Cumberland placer claims show progress. An extensive flume and penstock for a sawmill have been built, with $700 in work this season supervised by G A Knapp trustee. Dr R Gwinn, resident eye specialist.
Missoula reports continued hot dry weather raising fire risk in forests along the railway. Lumbermen warn of recent blazes and urge campers and locals to use extreme caution with camp fires or face severe punishment.
A Missoula posting lists unclaimed letters for the week ending July 30 1901. Names include Baker Benson Black Cosman Connors Chillan Foley Fletcher Grant Glarfeld Hall Haggerty Hyde Hart Hughes Hayes Lynch McKee Pitts Phium Pearson Perrault Routh Rudel Rassaman Roy Spearing Strachan Zoompean Sweeney Witt and others. Postmaster George H Keep advises calling for letters with advertisement date.
The Lundgren child in Missoula is reported in critical condition tonight with doctors and parents fearing he may not survive until morning. Earlier he showed brief improvement this morning, but that respite was short lived. A brother of Mr. Lundgren from Anaconda was summoned to catch the next train.
The Northern Gold Mining company secured a $10,000 bond on Meadow Creek placer mining claims held by D. Dickson and John C. Brickley of Meadow Creek Placer Mining Co. A dredge must be erected by November 1, 1902. Claims include White Tail Black Tail and Keystone on 80 acres leased from the original owners.
Missoula report states Monk Fenton Joe Feist and William Kincaid were held after a Norman die salo burglary. James Corbett swore to a complaint in Justice Houten's court charging them with burglary. Hearing may be delayed for days awaiting evidence. Also rental ad and notice of Rev Salsman’s summer trip.
Superintendent Russell and Supervisor Palmer of the ern Pacific railway traveled to Wallace this morning on an official trip related to ongoing construction along the Coeur d'Alene branch.
In Missoula on July date the district court convened with Judge J. Wilson presiding and D. L. Moore appearing for the proceedings. The record notes the case status and ongoing actions in the district court.
A reverend will remain away from the Hollensteiner ranch camp on the Lolo until September first. He will hold services on that day in the local church.
The Standard offers standout premiums for a full year subscription. These gifts outshine all rivals, presenting added value to readers and a strong incentive to join.
Local briefs report George A. Cook in Butte, meetings of county commissioners, telephones in offices, land transfers in Montana, notable visits by Judge Sedgwick, and several business and residence projects in Missoula. Also notes on shipments through town, railroad work, and upcoming building plans.
FE Campbell, electrician for the Northern Pacific Railway Rocky Mountain division, came back from a month in Minnesota with friends. His family will stay another month. He reports weather on his trip was exceedingly hot.
A terse note asks if anyone has seen Ben West while references to extreme Minnesota heat and its effects appear, implying a missing person inquiry.
Anna Williams filed for divorce from John T. Williams in Yellowstone county alleging desertion in 1896 and seeks custody of three children aged 13, 10, and 8. Billings board adjourns equalization hearings to August 5 while re advertising a $35,000 school bond issue after a bank dispute. they will reject Union Bank and Trust Helena offers and readvertise per state law.
The Brighton Beach meet features six races with Tavetta Irene Lindsay Balloon and others placing in mile and distances with times listed. Delmar Park results include Crosier Mona B Zagra Tom Collins Swordeman and Nearest among winners. At Columbus Grand Circuit Audubon Boy dominates pacing and Ebba trots, with multiple heats and records noted.
In six races at Hawthorne Park July 3 each race lists winners and places with times. Pyrho won six furlongs selling, Flying Torpedo took a mile and 7 yards, Ural captured six furlongs selling, Robert Waddell won free handicap mile, If You Dare won six furlongs selling, Prairie Dog won mile and a sixteenth.
London July 30 A M Singer's O'Donovan Rossa won the Stewards cup at the Goodwins race meeting today Laobliton finished second and Forfarshire Maher third Twenty eight horses started the race.
Reports indicate German authorities likely possess full details of the Allegheny detention at Cartagena and the Abel Murrilo arrest. Hamburg American agent Emily Boas says he sent the facts to the home office, while the German consulate notes no official report yet. Consul General Begirand of Colombia plans to forward information to the Washington legation.
The provinceal assembly at Dantzie approved 500000 marks in aid for struggling agriculturists to ease drought and safeguard crops. The measure aims to stabilize incomes and provide essential supplies to farmers facing hardship.
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