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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office of the Standard located at 110 West Main Street Mis soula. Telephone number 118. Advertising rates furnished on application.
In Missoula district court Mrs. Margaret Merrick petitions that ex husband Andrew W. Merrick be cited for contempt over unpaid alimony and fees since their February 1898 divorce. he must appear before Judge Webster. Also brief notes: Antinis Muzzle charged with Clinton burglary and Nesmith seeks probate for Ole Ask estate with wages and deposits totaling 160 dollars.
Missoula June 6 The trustee road district near Bonner begins opening a new road from the east side hill near the bridge over the Big Blackfoot to near Rob ert Coombs old hotel a shorter, more desirable route than the present one now used. It lies south of the track while the old road remains north. Men and teams are at work and the telephone company is adjusting its right of way.
Several university faculty will depart for the East to spend the summer. Some attend summer schools at larger universities, others visit old homes and expect to return by early fall for the new semester. Professor and Mrs Westcott plan a vacation in Indiana and Ohio visiting relatives. Professor William Aber will go to the Far East and Miss Corbin to Kansas City, leaving Monday.
Students at Montana State University prepare to depart for summer homes across the state after a record attendance year. Many will return in the fall, spurred by the anticipated expansion of housing with the new women's dormitory opening.
A visitor returning from Lacasse and Cedar Creek mining districts reports ground near the Lacasse brothers and Consolidated Mining company among the richest in the state. A large workforce operates day and night. about 200 acres of rich ground lie above older claims. Thibodeau & Lee advertise five cent wine.
The university graduating class enjoyed a dinner hosted by Alexander Dow at Frenchtown Missoula. The event featured a splendid meal and a cheerful crowd, with the students returning home late in the evening.
In Missoula on June 6 the county clerk and recorder filed several deeds and transfers. Northern Pacific Railway to James and Bud Thomas covers 180 acres in Thompson district for 320 dollars. James Thomas to Bud Thomas transfers 240 acres near Plains for 1 000 dollars. B F Payne to Firmin Lavoie of Frenchtown covers land in that section for 156 dollars. Sheriff Prescott to Mary Gleim conveys lots 16 and 17 in block 49 McCormick addition for 300 dollars. Mary Gleim to Charles A Clayton retains above lots for 1 200 dollars.
Stevens and wife deed lots 7 and 8 in block M4 Railroad addition for $600. Declaratory Statement Boston placer mining claim by Fred Wenee and others in Big Creek St. Regis district. Placer location I X L placer mining claim by W E R McDonsid of Butte. Statement Fritz Koopuan & Co slaughtered 48 head of cattle during April and May.
Missoula June 6 current report shows only two pupils passed the eighth grade exam after review by county superintendent Miss Shelley. The papers will be exhibited at her office for several days and parents are invited to inspect them.
In Missoula on June 6 young men discuss forming a Y M C A and raising funds by subscription to build a dedicated building. Leaders seek a donated room for a building committee and plan to meet to finalize plans and fundraising methods. The proposal also considers a combined Y M C A and library building and faces city support questions.
Dr J F Morris former president of Wesleyan University leaves for Helena to lead revival meetings. He starts in Havre on Sunday and goes to Bentons after several days. A Sheridan camp meeting begins July 1 followed by meetings in Billings and a final stop in Los Angeles with his family.
Mrs McCandlish announced today she will retire from running her boarding house and join her husband in Butte. Her last meal will be served in a week, ending a long era of first class service in Missoula, drawing warm wishes from the community.
Missoula resident John Jessup, a driver for P. M. Reilly & Co., was kicked by a horse this morning while hitching up. The kneecap and part of the leg were badly cut, risking stiff knee. He will likely be bedridden for several days.
Missoula on June 6 reports A. M. Stevens and Co show in their window the skull of a buffalo unearthed at eight feet during a ditch excavation toward Grass valley. The skull suggests buffaloes roamed this area in an earlier era, highlighting regional paleontological interest.
Richard Morrie from Helena identified Baker in the county jail as a suspect in forged checks tied to the Grand Central hotel and Helena businessmen but at a glance ruled him out as the offender. Baker was briefly detained amid suspicion and hurried moves.
Missoula June 6. County commissioners adjourn to July as a board of equalization. They named registration agents for fall duties across districts including C H Rittenour and Pope Catlin among others. They also discussed Blackfoot road work, a ditch right of way, a new 1050 foot road contract to John Anderson, and road fund apportionments across districts.
In Goa a church service featured Prelude Heller Te Deum in G and offertory pieces sung by Mrs. Harry Collins with a contralto solo. The German Lutheran church meets in the Methodist church with Sunday school and a 3 PM preaching service led by Rev. Gustav Mertz. Anthony Weigert extends thanks for support after the burial of his young daughter.
Mrs Hays of 502 Elder Street was declared insane after a late night episode. She wandered from supper to the county jail, resisted officers at the poor farm, and required restraint until doctors Crain and McCulloch calmed her.
Misoula notes reports a contract awarded Friday evening for an extension of the Methodist church in the city. Officer McGregor arrested John Morrissey tonight for choking Pearl Lemar on West Front street. Morrissey allegedly demanded money and threatened to kill her. Both are under bonds to appear in court tomorrow.
Reports from Missoula indicate frost did little damage in the Bitter Root above Florence. Farmers near Missoula suffered most, with Hartt ranch between Missoula and Kenner seeing beans corn and potatoes turned black yet expected to be retarded little. Strawberries sustained virtually no harm.
Sid Ward of Hamilton visits the university commencement in Missoula and displays fine gold nuggets from his father’s claim in the upper Bitter Root valley. Ward has worked the claim since spring and expects a profitable clean-up. Visit Missoula Nursery’s greenhouses or call city store Higgins avenue.
Missoula report states Mrs A Chamberlain, long ill, was taken to the Sisters Hospital this afternoon. Her condition tonight is more critical and doctors fear a serious outcome from the illness.
Missoula church notices list Sunday services across Congregational Presbyterian Baptist Scient ist First Christ Scientist Scandinavian Holy Trinity Methodist and Christian churches with times for worship Sunday schools and youth meetings. Featured are Rev J A Barnes Rev Walter Hays Rev J F Salsman Rev Charles H Linley and Rev J W Bennett among others.
The funeral for Mary Weiert, a Missoula girl recently ill at the Sisters' hospital, was a large service held from her South Missoula home. Pallbearers were her young boy friends, and the floral tributes were pretty.
The funeral of Mrs. Frank Hamel of Frenchtown was held this morning at the Catholic church and was largely attended. She was an early settler in the area, and her remains were buried in Frenchtown cemetery.
Harry Thompson, a lumberman, arrived by morning train from the county’s west end to Missoula for medical care after losing two fingers when his hand touched a saw at a mill near Selish.
Missoula June 6 Drs Fitzgerald and Parsons performed an operation on L Renick at Trinity hospital this afternoon. He has been suffering from an abscess. The operation was apparently successful.
Rev C H Linley states he did not officiate at the Miller Johnson wedding last Saturday in Missoula The Protestant Episcopal clergy are not allowed to marry divorced persons, he writes in a letter to the editor dated June 6.
Mrs Eliza Cole of Great Falls traced her daughter Minnie to Havre where she joined George Kimbrough a knight of the green cloth The pair fled toward Fort Benton but were intercepted at Pacific Junction by Marshal White and F A Carnal They were brought back to Havre Justice McIntyre set Kimbrough at 500 bond Minnie remains with the court until she reaches majority or settlement awaits County Attorney Pray's investigation
Boiler makers at the Great Northern shops in Great Falls were ordered out by national headquarters in St. Paul and will not return to work tomorrow morning. Night shift continues, with 10 to 12 workers affected. if unresolved, shops may close indefinitely and repair work shift to Everett Washington and Havre.
Helena reports indicate all textbook companies with prices above their contracts will settle with the state. J. D. Williams of Maynard Merrill & Co. says firms knew nothing of excess charges and contracts were with the state and local dealers. meetings with the governor, attorney general and state superintendent are planned.
Missoula officers detained Edwin Bailey and William Whaley as vagrants yesterday. They stated they were working men and Justice Hayes discharged them after questioning this afternoon.
Beatrice Nebraska June 6 a cloudburst struck Cortland on the Union Pacific causing major damage. A foot of water fell in three hours flooding basements washing away crops and overtopping tracks and bridges. The flood reached Beatrice cutting outside communication. eight feet of water covered the Union Pacific roundhouse and the Burlington line was washed out. Families escaped to safety but loss of life is feared.
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