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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1902
Page
14
The Western Montana office of the standard is at 110 West Main street Missoula. Telephone number 18. Advertising rates furnished on application.
A clothing buyer has chosen three lots of young men’s suits for this week’s sale. Prices already low have been cut to near cost, with strong style fit and durability advantages. Parents will appreciate the saving opportunities.
A young man pursues a suit that combines durability style and fit with a price that leaves money in his pocket after purchase. The article emphasizes suits that meet essential wearing qualities while offering value.
Missoula launches a Y M C A chapter at the Florence hotel with charter membership set at 25 and a board of directors to manage goals including securing a building and equipment. Rev Walter Hays chairs. Elmer Hershy secures secretarial duties. list of directors and charter members provided. Dues are 50 cents monthly.
In Missoula on June 16 the Smith Mercantile family horse bolted from Mrs Tyack’s home endangering occupants of a buggy. Mrs Steele suffered a deep head gash and the infant was cut on the face as the horse dashed to the stable, buggy wrecked and both riders bruised.
In Missoula on June 16 a Plasterers' union meeting debated John Raferty a contractor recently from Butte. Raferty had not joined as required, so members considered him unfair until his application was accepted and the dispute settled.
Miss Mary Mansell leads the Goddess of Liberty for the Fourth with 117 votes in Missoula on June 16. Eva Cobban has five votes Gwendolyn Odell one Hattie Reid ten and other listed contenders one or two votes each. A nearby Missoula Nursery greenhouse and Higewins avenue city store are noted in the fragment.
T L Letterman and J J Fischer travel to Plains to supervise Mark's Fork Mining property's stamp mill setup. Two experienced men join to assume positions with the company. Mill on the ground and slated for active operation by the first week in July. Also noting a new facial massage service at Rankin hotel barber shop.
E L Bonner arrives in Missoula after several weeks away in New York. He may stay for the summer to be with his wife who is not well and he will remain until her health improves.
A marriage license was issued to William R. Brennan of Lathrop and Miss Donna McDonald of Huson. Brennan, a blacksmith, will return to Lathrop with his bride to establish their home. Harry Patten, noted for the Finlen hotel tensorial parlors in Butte, has assumed management of Rankin barber shop in Missoula.
In Missoula on June 16 rumors spread that A. P. Tietjen is seeking the sheriff nomination. The chatter centers on political prospects and local party considerations ahead of the selection.
A former county commissioner stated this afternoon that rumors about his involvement on the Republican ticket are baseless. He claimed he has withdrawn from politics, quit office, and would not accept any nomination, though he expressed gratitude to Republican friends for their support.
Missoula June 16 A contractor named H Wyatt is reported missing from town after leaving work unfinished following a dispute with labor unions. He departed a day or two ago taking his effects, and others will finish the project. John Noonan’s house reaches framing complete. A P Finn of Chicago to complete the work.
Stevensville held the first class graduation at 10 a m in a packed hall. The audience applauded the excellent presentation and a grand affair followed. Tonight a large musicale drew strong response as the program continued. Results of tomorrow's exercises will finish the commencement.
In Missoula on June 16 the A N Smith suit against D E Bandmann is scheduled for trial next Saturday in justice court. A new demurrer by the plaintiff challenges Bandmanns counter claim as exceeding the court s jurisdiction. The farmer aims to move the case to district court.
George T. Slack grand master of the A F and A M of Montana visits Missoula for a two day stay ending with an official lodge visit tomorrow evening. Slack, formerly a Missoula resident, is expected to make the event a pleasant affair for local Masons.
The Missoula school board met on June 16 and transacted routine business. A lengthy petition asked for Prof. J. W. Williams to be rehired, with Henry C. Stiff, Mr. Carter, and Mr. Beck present to urge action. The petition was referred to the teachers and salaries committee.
Fourteen cars of sheep moved through Missoula this morning en route to Chicago markets. The animals came from the county's west end and were in good condition.
Missoula report notes the First Church of Christ Scientist Sunday school children presented a valuable book to the Northern Pacific club. Club members expressed appreciation and placed the gift in their library.
Missoula reports the Foresters will observe their annual custom of attending church as a group next Sunday. They will wear badges or regalia and a sermon prepared for them will be preached.
Bishop Brewer presides as 24 clergymen meet in Missoula. Officers elected include Linley as secretary and Atkins as treasurer. Funds reported total 37,000 for general and diocesan missions. A committee on the church’s state and chaplains is named, with talks on denominational relations and missionary goals. A reception at Mr. and Mrs. McBradon’s home closes the day.
This afternoon a ranch worker named Mr Flynn failed to control five horses pulling a large gang plow. The frightened animals bolted, threw him against the rig, and kicked him several times. He rode to town for help as the horses circled the ranch, tearing a grain field but not fences.
A runaway horse in Missoula disrupted the Central livery team after frightening at a paper blown by wind. It damaged a glass pane at a store, bumped a bicycle, and toppled a man near the Florence hotel, before being secured. No injuries were reported.
In Park City Utah on June 16 Jimmy Flynn and Jimmy Rowan battled 20 rounds with no knockdowns or clear winner. Both weighed 160 and 165 pounds, fought cautiously after early exchanges, and the bout was declared a draw to please the new Park City Athletic Club.
In Missoula a patent was issued to Thomas H. Fourke for 40 acres at the west end of the county. A final homestead proof was filed by Joseph Mize of Posemont in the Itter Root valley for 160 acres.
Missoula residents note E. H. Murray formerly of the state university and now principal of an Idaho school is among visitors in the city. He stays at the Durfee home and plans to spend a few days there as he holds a splendid position.
Switch engine 69 known as Chamberlains ideal is under repair while No 94 handles current work. Co L Rhys joins the Missoula bridge and building department. Old freight house removal continues. tracks to be straightened. Planed $75,000 west end yard improvements with a 30,000 car shed for 40 plus cars. Burlington trains may reroute via Butte July 1. New long distance telephone booth planned at the station. Rocky Mountain division extended from Hope to Spokane effective July 1. Northern Pacific gains control of Coeur dAlene lake steamboats and Fort Putnam branch joins the division.
Mrs. Duncheon, long time resident near Fort Missoula, left this afternoon for Wisconsin for several months. She will visit her old home then return home this summer, marking her first long absence in years.
Very desirable southwest corner property at Main and Madison in Missoula. Measures 99 by 10 feet with six rooms in a modern dwelling. Grounds well improved. Inquiries to Wolf & Ryman.
Special dispatch from Helena shows Bishop Brondel will travel through Montana for confirmations from June 22 to Sept 7. He will confirm classes at St. Lawrence Walkerville St Patrick's Butte Sacred Heart Helena St Peters Great Falls Belt St Mark's Stockett Fort Benton Chinook Townsend Deer Lodge St Ignatius Livingston Clancy Philipsburg Helmvile Hamilton Anaconda and St Peters P Pauls churches with multiple service times.
Professor Nippert of Thompson arrives to attend the university summer school in Missoula. He will take the full course. Nippert says Thompson is one of the prettiest places in the state and that fishing is at its best, with some catches breaking all records.
A Stevensville dispatch reports the Burnt Fork water right case began today with the referee to sit daily until testimony is reduced to writing. The little village fills with attorneys witnesses and principals as Stevensville hosts a busy scene.
The El Dorado Illinois race conflict worsens after May 29 attacks on the Colored Normal and Industrial Institute. Homes of colored citizens are vandalized and crops damaged. five families remain, two plan to leave. Pastor Proctor Green’s AME church is stoned. Jefferson D. Alston is named head of the school for life amid fear of removal and a June 27 trustees meeting. Governor Yates sought for protection.
In district court Daniel Sheehan was found guilty of burglarizing J. D. Derby's carpenter shop and stealing a plane. He was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary at Deer Lodge.
Missoula prepares to entertain the worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Mrs Allison of Philipsburg with a literary and musical program followed by a banquet.
In a Bozeman vs. Livingston baseball match Livingston triumphed 15 to 0 as French and Flaherty pitched for Bozeman against Nash and Dyke for Livingston. The game, reported from Livingston, reflects another Livingston victory.
Tacoma June 16. Manager TDuedale of the Seattle team farmed out Bodie a right fielder to North Yakima amateur club. Klopf the third baseman traded to Spokane refuses to go saying he will not be traded sold or farmed out and demands a straight release.
Frank Flynn, son of Michael Flynn, had an experience at the ranch west of Missoula on June 16 involving home cured hams and bacon. The article notes local details about the event at the Dallys Plow Horses establishment.
In Milwaukee Kansas City defeated Milwaukee 7 to 4. Peoria lost to St. Joseph 0 to 6. Denver topped Omaha 11 to 4.
Denver June 16 Young Corbett announces he will not fight Terry McGovern in August. He demands the bout occur in October and plans to stay in Colorado until early September then train near New London Connecticut. He says his next fights will be Sullivan and Abe Attell before meeting McGovern.
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