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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
12
Missoula reports minimal leads in the Donovan shooting. The elderly victim provided sparse descriptions of two attackers described as tall and light and small and dark, with no evident clues at the cow shed. Hospital status improving, doctors say recovery possible while authorities pursue suspects from the Blackfoot trek.
Several Missoula horsemen plan to travel to Kali spell for a matinee race meeting on June 4 featuring harness and running races. The principal event is a $650 side match between Andrew Stinger and Ben Cramer, two noted trainers and breeders, with a strong betting interest and rivalry. Hood River berries advertised at P M Mellly’s.
A small strike by Missoula painters swelled as Kellogg Dean and Kane Frederick subcontractors walked off. About 10 workers affected. if general, up to 25 join. Firms deny violations claiming all contracts were properly handled and figures shared with the architect.
The Montana State University field party led by Prof. J. P. Rowe will depart Monday for field work with Princeton University colleagues for the first weeks at Fish Creek badlands. They aim to gather fossil reptiles and leaves from upper Cretaceous beds and study formations south of Miles City near Powderville.
Arrangements were completed for the Butte reduction works team to play the Missoula team here on Sunday. The Missoulas previously won when they visited, and the local club is said to have strengthened its battery for the expected strong exhibition.
Missoula travelers recall Durant mosquitoes and a Missoula roulette tale from a long trip. The piece notes Butte boxing buzz, an irrigation ditch mishap, and plans for a banquet honoring Missoula’s former baseball stars with names like Charlie Blatt Ike Harpster Old Hoss Harkness and Blair.
Missoul a June 18 The local humane society held its quarterly meeting in the council chamber with record attendance The group urged remedies to city ordinances for better protection of animals and appointed a committee to press council for stronger provisions A possible venue for future meetings is being sought and the next quarterly gathering is planned for September The society reports strong community support
Missoula, June 8. Frank Stinger surrendered Shorty his driving horse and Missoula’s popular animal. People borrowed the horse while Stinger was away and Shorty began to run away at slight provocation as his morals reportedly became corrupted.
The unruly horse terrorized streets by breaking buggies and frightening residents. He has been sent to the Stinger and Campbell ranch in Grass Valley for the summer. A replacement brown mare now serves as the wagon horse, noted for strong kicks and guarding against unauthorized use.
William Houston a colored soldier with company K at Fort Missoula is held on a possible charge of horse stealing after a horse and buggy were found at Marsh Bros livery. He was arrested on the bridge by Officer Loffness and jailed. The rig belonged to Worthfield Importing Co used at the race track. a woman rode the horse the previous night and her jacket and a whip were found nearby. Houston says he bought the rig and had no intent to steal, claiming no prior trouble.
Missoula notes record numerous visitors including J. R. Faulds of Stevensville, Edgar E. Dorman, Sam Dinsmore, and Chearge T. Baggs with several Hamilton and Butte guests. The Flathead river rises five inches while other streams fall. A local $275 deed transfers to Ira W. Terry. appraisers named for the late Josephine Dukes.
Missoula and Bitter Root towns plan an all day and night Fourth of July program with a sunrise salute a burlesque parade band concert and readings. Local committees coordinate sports log rolling balloon ascension and Indian pony races while rail excursions and regional events spread across Frenchtown Victor Hamilton and the valley.
Missoula on June 8 notes transfers from M. M. Catlin and Charles Howard to Frank L. Shunk of Mullen Idaho for lot Ss block 40 Achocal addition with a 60 cent consideration. Cynthia EK Taylor and others sell to Lydia Weare lots 9 and 10 block 58 Railroad addition for 400 dollars.
John Clemens, a youth from near Frenchtown, underwent an operation to amputate three fingers and the thumb of his injured hand after a sawmill accident near Missoula. Dr Mills performed the procedure and doubts the rest of the hand can be saved.
Missoula report notes M. C. Kimberly assistant general manager and Gilbert general superintendent leaving for St. Paul after spending yesterday in Missoula and traveling back from the Pacific coast.
Special Dispatch reports from Kalispell that the June term of the district court opens June 22 with two murder cases on the docket.
Special Correspondent reports P L Nell inspected rural free delivery prospects near Hamilton. A south route to Grantsdale would serve about 200 houses and end Grantsdale post office, with another potential route near Victor and Woodside depending on petitions. A Corvallis East side route via Bitter Root stock farm is also considered.
Ed Gunn a one armed sheepherder was bitten on the finger by a rattlesnake while descending a bank on the north side. He rode 22 miles to reach help, meeting Dr Bruning 15 miles out. After treatment he reached town, only to have $3 stolen, all his money.
Sheridan Wyoming June 18 The jury found Agatha Stull Barton not guilty after a brief deliberation. Public sentiment favored the defendant. It was reported the woman would be sent to Nebraska to a hospital for the insane.
Boston on June 18 saw an attachment filed in the United States circuit court for fifty million dollars against a named party. The action seeks asset seizure to satisfy a large monetary claim in a federal proceeding.
General Electric acted by counsel for F A Van Choate of this city alleging infringement of several inventions. An attachment is filed in connection with a damages suit entered by Van Choate’s counsel.
Major General Frank Wheaton retired from the Army died here aged seventy. A widow and two daughters survive him. Death followed a general breakdown in health.
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