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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1900
Page
12
A ragged group of partiers staggered into town after an all night gathering. Local residents reported disorderly behavior and some injuries requiring aid crews. Police prepared a briefing as witnesses described a chaotic scene and lingering exhaustion.
Missoula report details a fishing party that pushed through night to a mountain lake found 200 small trout. Dan Ross and Phil Gannon led the effort. four party members faced a failed camp and a long trek back aided by an Indian ferryman after a horse loss. A new Celery Gin Cocktail is noted in town.
In Missoula on June 11, twelve men detained by sheriff’s officers near the Rattlesnake were given minutes to leave town and have not been seen since. Searches found no incriminating items. Officers also watched freight trains all night. Several brea beam tourists were found riding the cars but allowed to continue.
Missoula reports water diversion into the Cobban and Dinsmore ditch this morning. The ditch, a splendid work, will supply all irrigation needs for Orchard Homes as laterals near completion. The old Douglas ditch water also released after years of inactivity. Hose and fittings valued at forty cents each.
A Milwaukee investment party, expected in Missoula last Saturday, delayed because of a family illness. They reschedule for June 19 and are confident they will arrive. A director is in Butte awaiting mine duties and General Manager Willhame is also due in Missoula soon.
The funeral of Mrs J P Magee who died on the Buckhouse ranch Saturday night was held from the family home this forenoon. Rev George Stewart of the Episcopal church officiated at the home and grave as the cortege, one of the largest from that part of the valley, reflected the esteem in which she was held.
Palms roses geraniums fuschias and all other selections. We also carry cabbage tomatoes cauliflower and outdoor bedding plants. Propagating grounds one and a half miles southwest on the south side of Missoula. Mail orders receive careful and prompt attention. Order at once MISSOULA NURSERY CO. Co. F. Dallman, Manager.
A small land contest at the Missoula land office involved Mrs Ellison and her husband Joseph Ellison who contested his entry alleging abandonment. The local office ruled for Mrs Ellison and the case was sent to Washington for final action. Furnis . Bride, bed rooms. Inquire J L Me-
Evangelist Dunlap who spoke at the Church of Christ in Missoula today travels to Bonner with Rev. James Figbert to lead revival services. Officials expect continued meetings through the week ending next Sunday.
Work completed Monday in Missoula on Jackson street after efforts to straighten the road. The improvement is described as a big positive change and the project finished quickly providing better transit conditions.
A man with a ranch near Fish Creek was arrested Sunday afternoon for stealing a bicycle owned by Herman Nordstrom an employee of milkman John Richli. Nordstrom and two companions left bikes at the Montana hotel when the thief took Nordstroms wheel. Officer McGregor pursued and arrested him near West Cedar street. He claimed the wheel was collateral for a $15 loan but the jury fined him $25 plus costs.
Preparations are complete for Miners' Union Day in Clinton on June 11 with a parade headlined by the University band of Missoula. Addresses by I G Denny and Captain Higgins, a long contest list, and numerous prizes up to $20 mark the day.
Harry Osgood visits Missoula from Portland today. Douglas Lewis stops by Missoula over the weekend. W. P. Ketcham and son, now in Clinton, are in town for a few days. George M. Kennedy drives up from Clinton for business and returns promptly.
List of arriving guests at McHaffie's Hotel and nearby lodgings including Missoula L C Sturman and wife Lothrop F S Darting Tacoma Fred D Smith city Fred Roby Bear mouth E H Polleys Bonner M E Nutting Lolo Douglas Lewis Clinton F B and E Sullivan Clinton C T Williams St Paul W P and 8S H Keteham Clinton Florence B Healy Portland L H Agnew Chicago A T Haworth Harry Osgood Portland Frank Nase Anaconda J M O'Brien Butte J S Neher Bonner T J Golden Rochester Rankin M E Hewitt Chicago Charles Robinson Omaha S F Egbert George McClay Carlton Geo M Kennedy Clinton A H Drignatis Honna WW Teudeau Lolo Hot Springs Joseph Draper Lolo BK FE Booth Kalispe ll Alfred Snodgrass Bonner Mrs B M Vert Mrs Coudy Victor Mrs Burke Mrs Elleit Clinton
June 11 report from Missoula states Deputy Sheriff Corbett brought Triggs to the insane asylum with no trouble on the trip. There the total wreck George Tuncrosse was said to be beyond recovery and unlikely to leave the asylum alive. Jones, arrested near St Regin for railroad rocks plot, is in worse condition than before. Other inmates are said to be faring as well as can be expected.
Missoula June 11 Thomas J Sullivan an employee with the Northern Pacific surveying party in the Lolo district sustained a fractured shoulder when his horse stumbled on a narrow trail and threw him against a tree. He sought medical treatment in Missoula and returned to camp the same day.
Sewing machine supplies at Listers A Sew Station Missoula reports June 11 Bonita ahead of Missoula in securing a new Northern Pacific Railway station. The material is on the ground and work will start soon. The station will be larger with more rooms and conveniences, built on the present site.
Smith and Simons druggists of Missoula report Bonner base ballers seeking a game next Sunday in Missoula. Missoula declines for next Sunday and will practice for two weeks, hoping Bonner may fail to reach first base when they meet.
Missoula reports Bishop Bran de has been in the city for several days and conducted services at St Navier's church Sunday. He leaves Wednesday evening for Deer Lodge to confirm a large class and then proceeds to Butte for similar services.
James Smith aged 34 and Ludwina Schall aged 25, both of Missoula, were married Saturday evening and will reside in Missoula. The report notes many special features in this week’s sale.
Judge Houtchens presided over a jury trial in Missoula as Oscar Shirkke faced proceedings in a case heard today.
P. M. Reilly & Co. the grocers plan a vacation in Missoula with June U. and J. P. McBride, agent at Eddy, securing a layoff for several weeks. McBride will depart for the Coast to spend the period, and H. W. Wagner, formerly night operator at Pinna, will preside in his absence.
A. L. Bank joins Missoula visit. Miners union books university band for the 18th. Mills and Ross return from Lolo fishing. Cattle and sheep move through Missoula from Lewiston and toward Glendive. Local officials, residents travel, venutures rise with new homes and a planned Tietjen building project.
Two rheumatism patients, including J Foss of Bonner mill, are at Sisters' Hospital in precarious and steady conditions. John Bushman of St. Ignatius mission also admitted. Fred Parker with a newly healed leg walks on crutches daily. Mrs. Nelson of Potomac improves, while Mrs. O Keefe faces possible foot amputation. Five typhoid cases present. none serious. Also notices strawberry harvest by EB Williams and local ranch listings by Cobban & Pinsmore.
Missoula dispatch notes the Western Montana Placer Mining Company directors are arranging shipment of portable mining equipment. Details on location and completion remain sparse as plans advance.
John H. Curtis of Butte, a multi millionaire, visited Missoula for a couple of days and plans to inspect property. He noted changes since his last visit, showed interest in several Missoula parcels, including Orchard Home addition with five and ten acre plots, and considered Bells frames and mouldings. Cobban & Dinsmore advertise the area as a premier development.
Missoula June 11. George Reed night yardmaster of the Northern Pacific, who narrowly escaped being crushed between two engines a few days ago, was out today visiting friends. He credit his survival to a miraculous escape and says he bears only a severe shock from the incident.
Split Bamboo Rods nickel trimmings priced at a dollar. Files offered at McPride's for 25 cents a dozen. Correspondence solicited as illustrative material.
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