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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1903
Page
14
Major Smead arrived at the Flathead reservation and debunked a report that David Dowd drew a rifle during a cattle tax collection. He said Dowd paid his tax and denied any shooting, noting only a disturbed scene caused by drunken trespassers and whiskey.
The Call Boy laments rail life hazards on bulletin boards and recalls a tale of dynamiters, hoodoo rumors, and an eccentric fix by Pus Hanson involving a sack of cats. He hints at seeking transfers and mocks authorities as he heads to the dispatchers’ office.
Commencement week brings visitors from across Montana to Missoula for a celebratory alumni banquet. Senator Gibson, Judge Milburn, and faculty speakers praised university progress while Mrs. Briggs hosts whist parties. Various receptions and social events honor graduates including Katheryn Wilson and Jeannette Rankin, with dozens of attendees at Mrs. Briggs and Miss Slaughter gatherings.
Mr and Mrs R J Hinchman entertained Corvallis guests while Mrs George Lee of Butte visited Missoula. Teachers and students traveled to Livingstone Dillon and Lolo Hot Springs for visits and summer sessions. Foresters held a social and program in the chapel. One hundred calling cards and plate sold for $1.50 at Standard office Missoula.
The Carnegie library project in Missoula will be awarded to W. I. Kenney of Butte after bids were opened. Kenney submitted the lowest bid at 11808 dollars, with five other bids up to 13600 dollars. The contract will be drawn immediately and work should start within ten days.
Missoula hosts Montana Christian association session with a Christian Endeavor paper by Miss Lone Bradshaw of Butte and a keynote address by president B L Kilne. Delegates visit the university grounds and Missoula Nursery greenhouse, where flowers are given away. Next year’s convention moves to Bozeman.
Missoula June 13 Dr William Chowning returns to the University of Minnesota ending the Bitter Root valley spotted fever experiments for the season He stopped in Helena to present deductions to the state board of health Dr Andrews and Dr Wilson returned east and reported their valley work The physicians will continue bacteriological experiments in their laboratories The board will likely publish their reports and local readers await the results with interest.
The Baptist church ladies present A Trip Around the World with a kickoff in Boston at Mrs Case’s 118 North Second Street on Thursday evening. The program visits Wales Germany Norway Sweden and Japan and ends in Washington DC where Uncle Sam welcomes the party. All are invited.
Daniel Welsh of Anaconda visits Missoula for over Sunday. Mrs. J. M. Cleary of Butte stays with Mrs. B. A. Rice. Dr. Spottswood of the Northern Pacific hospital travels to St. Paul. Bozeman couple Mr. and Mrs. Walker honeymooning in the city. Bob Magee pays a $1 fine for drunkenness under alias George White. Anaconda pair Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCaffery tour Hamilton then return home. Mrs. Blume and daughters Ella and Emma depart for Tacoma after European sojourn. Mrs. Napoleon Reeves and daughter Angela leave Bonner for an extended visit in the East and Canada with Miss Reeves attending a teachers institute in Boston.
A gang menacing the city with extortion alms in Missoula was dispersed by police. Harry Clark and Tom Davis received 15 days each from Justice Hayes this afternoon, while two other gang members were jailed.
Louis H. Mott convicted of wife murder reflects on his insanity defense and says new testimony could change a verdict. He seeks a new trial while awaiting Supreme Court action, citing memory loss, financial ruin, and emotional strain from confinement.
Missoula shoppers can find latest calling card and wedding invitation styles at the Standard office. New designs feature contemporary formats and customizable options, with pricing and samples available for viewing this week.
In Missoula district court Henry Gramm's case for alleged first degree assault on Simon Hellman was dismissed after Gramm said he intended to leave the country. Hellman had previously sworn out a complaint after bullets pierced a wagon seat near Gramm's house. The court also ruled on motions in civil cases and appointed guardians and administrators for several estates.
At the Standard office a display features varied styles of engraved cards and invitations for social and formal events. Attendees examine typography, paper stock, and craft details to choose fitting designs.
Hie Will Light Two Towns, Missoula, June 13. A new water works system has been completed at Superior. H. Schoenfelt, promoter, was in the city today and ordered a 200 light dynamo from the Missoula Power company, with which he
A brief notice directs readers to send mail orders to the Golden Rule located in Missoula.
At the Land Office in Missoula on June 13 a mining patent was issued to Walter Mackey for the Orr lodge mining claim in Harvey mining district Granite county. Homestead entries were made by Lee Dotson and Clara Higbee for lands near Vermillion and by George Munz for land on Miller creek.
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