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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1902
Page
14
The Western Montana office of the Standard at 110 West Main Street Missoula invites inquiries for advertising rates and services. Advertising rates are available upon request.
Missoula May 31 The Northern Pacific reports no serious trouble on its line as trains run well. Bridge 143 at Bonita faces renewed risk if the river climbs higher, though no such danger is anticipated this year. Work crews of 69 men haul 35 to 50 carloads daily of rocks to shore up the track while a temporary bridge lies on the new line. Locating Engineer Gleason visited, noting repairs on the Coeur d Alene branch are largely finished and no further trouble is expected. The Quartz area retaining wall is replaced temporarily and Bitter Root branch shows no issues as waters rise from snowmelt rivers.
Missoula May 31 The Rankin house robbery remains a mystery as detective Batten of the Northern Pacific fails to locate the thief. A transom entry and a long stick pulled the trousers and scarf, while the money in Batten's pocket was untouched. Victims James Lancaster and Batten report odd details. Furnished rooms for light housekeeping 415 West Pine.
J R Rawlins of Hamilton describes a difficult journey from Butte to Missoula after crossing a NP line washout. He rested in small towns for hours, waited for re crossings, and finally landed his blooded horse in good condition. He notes the trip was interesting but not repeated. Visit Missoula Nursery greenhouses or call Higgins avenue city store.
Missoula reports Miss Shelley notes country schools first in examinations, Catholic schools second, city schools last. She is invited to address the superintendents’ meeting at Helena on July 2 and 8, presenting papers on Eighth Grade Examinations for Entering High School and School Suspension.
W P Ketcham resident manager of the Copper Bell Mill and Mining company spent Memorial Day in Missoula and returned to Clinton. He reported no current mining work at the mines after an East expert gathered ore samples several weeks ago and left. He expects further instructions after hearing from headquarters.
Mr and Mrs T L Greenough expect to deed forty five acres of land along the Rattlesnake Creek to Missoula as a city park at Monday evening's council meeting. The site includes a small waterfall and walks and drives planned for the eastern creek bank. The city will fence and develop the park after the deed is received.
W E Bancroft resigns after 25 years as treasurer of Covenant lodge No 6 in Missoula. Andrew Logan succeeds him. J G Smith is noble grand, George N Cubbag vice grand, Samuel Bellew secretary. Lodge membership now over 100 with fine regalia.
Missoula on May 31 reports contractor C. T. McCulloch quit the Grass Valley French ditch project and left town. A. M Stevens of A. M. Stevens & Co. says McCulloch’s contract expired without completion and he faces about $1,000 in losses. Ditch owners plan to hire their own crews to finish the work.
A dog wandered onto a stationary log in water west of Higgins avenue bridge and stayed all night until a kind man retrieved him. The reptile? No, the dog was saved by a passerby and bicycle repairs were noted at Bishop and Kern's.
President Craig praised Boulder schools after visiting the city for a graduation address. He commended the condition of the schools the quality of teachers and singled out the principal as a leading West educator.
May 31 report notes work started on two model cottages for Mr Hermann on South First Street with foundations imminent. The homes will feature modern conveniences and latest architecture. Hermann also leased the Beck house on the same street to Professor Westcott for a term.
Missoula notes the night scene before the university hall where the figures 1902 are outlined in electric lights. Crescent wheels Missoula Hdw. Co. reports the decorative display creates a brilliant effect.
The quarantine on the Boughton house on East Spruce street has been raised after the exposed man was moved to a pesthouse tent for detention. All other residents in the house submitted to vaccination.
The Lucas opera house hosted the Hamilton public schools annual commencement with graduates Miss Margaret Summers and Miss Ethlyn Chambers. Professor Hamilton spoke on Education for Citizenship while Professor McKay received a public farewell reception to be held for him in Missoula.
Corporal Madson of the 25th infantry rejoined the Missoula unit after war service in Cuba. He recalls hard battles and the thrill of danger. Trumpeter Casselle played taps at the memorial, claiming to have sounded at San Juan Hill.
Advertises a European hotel with comfortable rooms and first class meals. Mentions bus to all trains for convenient connections.
Ed Newman the merry go round man who had been ill at the Sisters hospital for a long time is out again and has left the hospital. He has many friends in Missoula especially among the children who are glad he is almost well. Home cured hams and bacon at Dailly's.
Hamilton school superintendent McKay visited Missoula on May 31 and met with the local school board. He said he would move to Missoula by August 1 with his family arriving September 1.
Missoula district court hears Mrs. William Cave through attorney J M Dixon demurrer to Mr. Cave divorce suit claiming the complaint lacks facts to support a cause of action.
A heavy rainstorm in Missoula on May 31 raises fears of rivers rising higher than prior floods. The ongoing rain and mountain snowmelt threaten to cause significant damage as waters continue to swell.
Mrs W A Mentrum hosts a pleasant whist party with prizes and luncheon prepared by Edna Mentrum and others. The Woman's club reports new members and plans, plus Shakespeare club consolidation and sections for literature art and music. Katherine Wilson of Helena visits Missoula before heading to Seattle with her mother.
Missoula May 31 E A Winstanley was officially notified by Washington of his appointment as receiver of the Missoula land office. He must file bonds totaling 55 000 as receiver and 5 900 as disbursing agent.
Miss Nina Blake of Tecumseh Nebraska visits Missoula for health reasons and plans to teach in the county for a period. She has a history of responsible teaching positions and county Superintendent Miss Shelley will work to place her in a suitable school.
Verno Churchill the touring lightning artist visited Missoula this afternoon en route to Seattle and then a voyage to Japan. Despite a robbery in Helena he plans to complete a world tour within the required time. Churchill, once a Montana resident, wears diamonds and jewelry and represents several Eastern firms on the wager funded trip.
Passenger train No. 3 struck an open switch near Schley, Missoula County, derailed with engine and cars turning over. A tramp on the bumpers between mail and express was badly hurt. no passengers injured. Dr. Buckley and a special train were sent to the scene.
Citizens watch as a wagon with two small Castle sons barrels down the avenue. The team circles a block before stopping. An attempt to recapture ends with the wagon losing a wheel near the rat tlesnake, then the mules run again and are turned over to Mr. Castle.
May 31 filing in the United States land office lists a homestead entry by H. A. Clark of Missoula for 80 acres on the Coeur d Alene branch and a desert land entry by Jennie Road of Anaconda for land in the Big Hole basin.
Missoula notes report W B Russell of Eddy visiting the city. A daughter born to Frank Licht's wife. Rev and Mrs Mertz spend Sunday at Hamilton. Andrew Sands of Garden City Brewery ill but improving. L 8 Jackways ill but active again. R K McKinzie now a fireman on Northern Pacific main line. Undertaker Marsh ships a casket to Arlee for an unknown person. Cemetery association to meet Monday at Ellis hall 2 30 pm. Northern Pacific conductors to notify Livingston agent about park tourists. William Garrett returns to Northern Minnesota. Rev H E Russell to preach Acts of the Apostles series at Christian church evening service.
Missoula city council held a special session to hear Agent Mallory offer to swap the old fire steamer for a new piston engine at an extra 3500 dollars. If unused after three years, the firm would take back the engine and credit 3000 dollars. Proposal sent to contracts and estimates committee for a report.
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