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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
12
Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 134 Higgins avenue Missoula. Telephone numbers are shown and advertising rates are available on application.
In Missoula 105 delegates fill the Methodist Episcopal church for the Montana Epworth League convention. Delegates welcomed by Rev R H Sawyer and James A Metcalf of Red Lodge. crowding and warm reception mark the opening, with next session set for 9 a m.
Missoula hosts a shooting outing with guests from Laflin Rand Powder California Powder and Du Pont. Jack Fanning scores 23 of 25 and then 25 straight as B M Francis posts top Missoula mark. Local Gun Club members Woodworth Woody and Dr Willard also perform well.
Missoula prepares for a three recital series at the Catholic church with Leo Mutter, Chicago’s famed organist, presiding Friday evening Saturday afternoon and Sunday evening. The new pipe organ, one of the country’s most expensive, will be heard for the first time in the city.
Beulah Madge Morgan, native of Montana and Missoula teacher, wed Alexander Grant McGregor at her mother's home on South Sixth Street West in a simple ceremony attended by about 40. The event featured green and white decor, a wedding bell, and Mendelssohn music. The couple planned a honeymoon to Portland and will settle in Anaconda after returning.
Missoula on June 15 reports unanimous approval for the Flathead Information Bureau. Since its proposal last Sunday, field agents found strong public interest and broad business signups. Under leader William Q. Ranft, nearly all local merchants have visited his office to learn the plan’s full scope.
Missoula announces new schedule for league games with Great Falls. The games will now be played on Sunday and Monday, June 18 and 19, replacing the original June 17 and 18 dates. Missoula prepares a strong lineup and promises a hard fight for victory. A note lists one hundred calling cards and plate for $1.50 at Standard office, Missoula.
In a graceful ceremony the bride wore white silk mull and carried white roses. After the vows the couple traveled to the upper valley for a wedding lunch with many friends. Mr and Mrs Halder plan Como as their future home.
Missoula notes record visitors from Hamilton Kalispell and St. Ignatius and arrivals at the Florence and Missoula hotels. Local business mentions include transfers, sales of lots, cement walk contracts and land office filings for homesteads pre emption and mineral entries in the Bitter Root and Thompson Falls districts. Names include F W Hoagland C W Borough J C Eckelberry J Sullivan H L Myers J J Howley Emil Morin M J Ratcliffe Bert Gavin P J Shannon and Thomas Holt.
In the water right suit Frank Nelson vs Hammond and Ringuette Judge F C Webster interpreted a decree apportioning water and sent all home with a warning to abide by the decision. Costs of the case to all parties to the action.
Missoula on June 15 reports 35 new members initiated into the Royal Highlanders at Odd Fellows hall. The event followed ceremonies with cards and refreshments. This is the second large June class after 27 initiated earlier. State Deputy Johnson aided the influx. Since May 1 the lodge has added 70 members, bringing total to 220.
Missoula on June 15. Secretary Effert of the Missoula Chamber of Commerce said a telegram from the Innes band announced a July Fourth appearance for 1000 dollars or three days for 1800 dollars while still in Portland. The chamber declined due to lack of time to advertise.
Miss Maud Waddell eldest daughter of rancher John Waddell near Como and J A Halder were quietly married by Rev Parrel at the parsonage Wednesday afternoon. The bridal party included the bride’s sisters and Miss Edyth.
Missoula June 15. Sheepshearing is at its height in the Bitter Root valley and near Missoula. A good wool crop is expected despite rain delaying work. about 20 000 sheep and 10 000 lambs are accounted for, with buyers from eastern points visiting but no sales yet.
Missoula reports the first early crop of Western Montana strawberries will reach markets next Saturday with only a few crates. By mid next week a larger shipment is expected, mainly from Bitter Root valley and other locations. About 20,000 crates valued at 2 to 3 dollars each.
Walter Hogan was arrested in Missoula on June 15 by Deputy Sheriff Fred Miller after being found asleep on the steps of the Western Montana National bank. He sprang up and ran into the bank but was determined to be frightened and was taken to the county jail.
James O Connell aged 31 and Ida Hopkins aged 25 were issued a marriage license in Missoula on June 15 and were married by Justice William Hayes after arriving from Spokane.
The funeral for George Taylor was held at the Catholic church on Wednesday at 10 o’clock. High mass was celebrated as the church and grave were adorned with snowballs and white flowers. The procession was one of the longest in Hamilton.
Residents of Hamilton marked the departure of a well known valley figure with bells, closed blinds, bowed heads and deep sympathy for the bereaved parents and brothers. The community held him in high esteem and mourns his passing.
Articles of incorporation filed in Missoula to form the Iron Mountain Tunnel company to build a tunnel over a mile long to tap the Iron Mountain mine shaft. Capitalized at 1 500 000 dollars with directors Henry Neill Robert B Smith Fred C Stoddard Thomas C Marshall and Hiram Knowles elected for three months.
Local briefs record residents traveling to Portland for the fair and Missoula to meet a niece, births, marriages, and visitors. Notables include Edson Martinell and Mette Simmonson obtaining a Victor license, Fred Van Vliet and Luella Smith of Stevensville, and multiple Hamilton residents heading to the fair.
Missoula on June 15 Phil Hevoy an alleged bicycle thief was arrested by Policeman Houtchens and Detective Hogan. He is charged with stealing a bicycle owned by the Huckaba boy and selling it to a second hand store in the city for five dollars.
Missoula police arrested a Mac Donald boy from the reservation late tonight. Constable Howell and Officer Huckabua took him to the county jail as he was believed to be buying whiskey for red men in the city. A hearing is expected tomorrow.
The article examines the eight New York racing associations in the race track trust, the April 15 to November 15 season, and how each gains 23 to 30 racing days. It argues the trust fuels revenue through tickets, programs, bars, and betting, asserting pool selling keeps the sport alive and profitable.
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