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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1905
Page
25
Western Montana office of The Standard located at 134 Higgins Avenue Missoula. telephone available. Advertising rates offered on application.
A turn of events in Missoula on June 17 reports a man found between the Northern Pacific tracks in the west yard with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. James D. Drein, a Miners union card holder, said to have been held up by a tall mustachioed man while drunk, is hospitalized as authorities search for the shooter and possible motive.
D R Baughman files in district court through attorney H H Parsons alleging injuries from a 1904 Mare’s Spur incident. He says steam and hot water from a defective engine pipe scalded his leg after being misled at Helena stop, seeking 1750 for injury and 248 80 for special damages due to incapacity for work.
A man sustained severe chest wounds after a shooting, puncturing intestines and injuring a lung. He lies in critical condition at the hospital, bleeding internally and barely conscious, while authorities question him. he provides conflicting origins from Michigan to California as investigators seek to identify him before death.
Mrs. Thomas Mero of Tilbury Ontario writes the Missoula police chief seeking the whereabouts of her husband who has been absent about a year. She cites a March 7 1905 letter written from Rankin hotel stating he hurt his hand and fears he was heavily drinking and could not write. The family seeks any information as he may be working in local lumber camps. distress funds are limited.
Edward Hawkey a Missoula bartender was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal George E Young of Helena on a whiskey sale to an Indian. He pleaded not guilty before U S Commissioner Wallace P Smith and was released on bonds with trial set for June 23.
Helena chosen as the site for next Montana Epworth League convention after a vote by delegates. A. F. Sutton of Great Falls elected president with a full slate of officers. Resolution praises Missoula hospitality and thanks the railroad and press for support. events include lectures, a bus tour of Missoula landmarks, and a sermon by Dr. John P. D. John.
A morning track meet in Missoula on university grounds featured Y.M.C.A. and Star Athletic Association squads. The Y.M.C.A. won with 60 points to Star’s 47 thirds, led by Frank Bonner with 32 points and D. Jones adding 22 for the runner-up.
Dr Edwin Francis, a government scientist who worked in Western Montana, will study gopher blood at Washington to see if it carries fewer germs. Several Bitter Root valley gophers were sent to the capital yesterday morning for analysis.
Missoula reports an upcoming sermon titled Justice to the Jew by Rev. R. H. Sawyer at the Christian church on June 17. The piece highlights the event as unusually forceful and anticipated to draw interest from local congregants.
On Sunday June 25 Rev. Mr. Sawyer will deliver a sermon on justice to the Jews. He explained his belief by saying I am an Israel ite and will further explain this theory as a special effort prompted by prominent city residents.
Missoula June 17. C A Clayton sues Mary Gleim and Joseph Mestes for 15000 in damages claiming conspiracy to assault and kill. Gleim counters with 15000 for slander. Mestes also counters with 15500 for malicious prosecution, bringing total damages against Clayton to 20500.
Missoula social notes recount visitors from Arlee, Walkerville, Stevensville, Denver, and Bend. Local figures include hotel proprietor H E Chaney and Northern Pacific conductor George Hotrum. A marriage license was issued to Joseph Lockwood and Charlotte Gehring, with court fines and probate matters noted.
A jolly horseback party departed Missoula this evening for the Franklin ranch up Rattlesnake canyon. They will hunt fish and feast for a couple of days. Guests include Miss Stella Greenough hosting for Miss Edith Cook from Deadwood with Mrs. Harry Thompson as chaperon. Also present are Miss Cook, Miss Greenough, Miss Toole, Miss Cronkrite, Leo Greenough, Captain French, and Lieutenants Fulton and Gunner from Fort Missoula.
A recital arranged by Leo Mutter of Chicago and Father J Chianale of Gonzaga College Washington will be followed by another performance Sunday evening. The church program features choruses organ works and solos described as very fine.
Sacred Heart academy of Missoula will hold the commencement exercises for the class of 1905 on June 20 at 10 30 in the academy hall. Two seniors Alma D Deschamps and Elizabeth A Sullivan lead a full program of music readings and the valedictory with diplomas and medals presented by Rev L B Palladino SJ.
The Missoula society section notes a large young peoples party hosted by Mrs. Hiram Knowles in South Missoula for Miss Lorene Townsend of Keokuk Iowa. Other gatherings include showers for Miss Goldie Dildine and Miss Ethel Day, whist games, and a banquet by Electa chapter after officer elections at the I O O F hall with about 150 attendees.
In New York on June 17 at the office of Superintendent Hendricks it was said he was finalizing the investigation report on Equitable Life Assurance Society. The finished document may be submitted to Governor Higgins early next week.
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