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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
14
The clothing buyer has picked three lots of young men s suits for special sale. Prices have been cut to near the cost most dealers pay. Few stores match these for style fit and durability, offering savings for parents.
Ambitious buyer desires a suit that combines style and comfort with durable wearing qualities and a good fit while keeping money left for other needs after purchase.
Rees Powell, jailed for the murder of Charles Linscott near Hamilton, Montana, declares his aim for a first degree verdict. Coroner's inquest returns a gunshot death verdict. Powell describes the shooting and his warlike stance, defending his actions as dictated by fate. Powell, 67, a Bitter Root settler and Civil War veteran, speaks of destiny and his water-right disputes.
Pleased with their visit Bishop Brewer went to Helena and the ministers returned to their parishes. The convocation work progressed smoothly and much was accomplished. The appointment of Rev C H Laley of Missoula as editor of the Churchman is praised as wise and well suited to church needs.
In Missoula on June 19 the Knights of Pythias discussed entertainment plans for the grand lodge delegates. A grand judge will be elected in August to attend the supreme conclave later this year, with John M. Evane seen as a strong candidate. Local members will begin preparations immediately. Visit Missoula Nurseries and City Store on Higgins Avenue for supplies.
In a spirited Northern Pacific vs Burlington contest from Billings to Missoula, Burlington No 3 pulls ahead early then holds off NP through Helena and Drummond. At Missoula the Burlington wins the race to the station with NP close behind and exchanges of express cars and hand signals noted.
Garden City band members met in the district courtroom to organize. Frank Esmay was elected president and manager, L F B Woods secretary and treasurer, and a committee on by laws and constitution was named with Frank Licht, Leslie Woods and William Dickinson. Professor Ganke named director. Mail orders to Colder Rule Missoula.
The body of Fred Witherspoon was transported to Memphis Missouri on this morning's train. The remains, placed in a metal casket, were accompanied by several Knights of Pythias and sent to his father.
Mrs D Polson of Poulson, mother of Mrs W A Deaudreau, is staying at the Missoula hotel. She has been under a physician care for a couple of days but is not thought to be seriously ill.
Harry Patten, noted for shaping the Finlen Hotel tensorial parlors in Butte, has assumed management of the Rankin barber shop in Missoula. He brings wide experience and local recognition to the shop.
Missoula June 19 delegates to the Episcopal convention departed the city by train after completing their sessions. The group left on today’s trains amid final discussions and departures.
The June land contest in Missoula tested Herbert Jones against A. A. Mayo of St. Regis. Many witnesses examined to show Mayo did not reside on the land as required by law. Mayo’s defense is led by attorney J. M. Evans with Robert Fisher.
The Fruit Growers union has secured Oscar Cratchfield, noted horticulturalist, to manage straw berry shipments from Bitter Root to Butte Anaconda and Helena. He will oversee cars between Hamilton and Missoula, commuting daily. Berry arrivals are anticipated as weather warms.
Missoula June 9 Miss Kate Shelley county superintendent has returned from a trip down the Coeura Alene branch visiting several Missoula schools. Mrs Marshall, a popular teacher, accompanied Miss Shelley on the trip.
Julian Trevall a bridge carpenter employed at Iron Mountain suffered a severe foot injury when a heavy stringer fell on his right foot breaking two toes and smashing the instep. He was brought to Missoula for hospital treatment. The note about facial massage at the Rankin hotel barber shop appears as a stray insert.
John Wer of Minnesota who visited Missoula weeks ago returned last evening with Hans Anderson and C Noben. The three plan to make Orchard Homes their future residence in Missoula.
George Davenport who has served as night operator at the Western Union in Missoula for two years will likely be relieved next Sunday A J Keene from the New York office is due Davenport will then head the operating department of the Missoula branch of Coo Co Minneapolis
A coroner's jury in Hamilton today verdicted Uncle W. D. Clark died from an overdose of morphine. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 PM, under the auspices of the local Masonic lodge. Also listed: sale of a Missoula residence at Main and Madison, 99x110 feet, six rooms.
Corbin the Missoula Juniors third baseman left for Red Lodge to join their club. He will help the Red Lodge team in next Sunday's game against Billings on Red Lodge ground.
The Foresters plan to attend divine service next Sunday evening at the Christian church where Rev. H. S. Rosse will deliver an address to members. Members are asked to assemble at the lodge at 7 o clock and march in a body to the church.
Missoula on June 19 reports the engagement of Percy Larking and Ada M. Matthews. The pair, both well known locally, expect to marry in August.
The wedding joins a member of the Bradley family of Woodman and a bride from the Woodman district near Lolo. The couple will reside at Woodman where they own a large local ranch. John Mills of Lolo served as best man and Mrs Bradley attended the bride.
O C Finkelnburg v A O Robinson heard in Justin Fioutchen court with decision reserved for tomorrow. Robinson admits removing a ditch dam to access water. Finkelnburg cites land and water rights and contract disputes. Lawyers Draffen and Sulllff argued lack of malicious intent and payment status.
Corvallis residents Fayette Humble Clark East and others appear in Missoula for visits and business. Local figures John Bonner Ned Davis Paul Reinhard and J A Barnes are noted with travels and assignments. Anaconda Copper Mining hires J F Anderson from the university class as a draughtsman.
The Missoula telephone books arrived for customer use and show several hundred new household instrument installations. The department has grown and contracts for instruments were signed after printing. Manager Barlow and assistants prepare the updated volumes for release the next morning.
Ex judge Myers is reorganizing county records in Missoula, storing them in the old jail. His work will take several weeks, after which county officers may access the records. The recounts will be safeguarded from fire in the jail facility.
Joseph Kane admitted stealing a vest from the Mercantile store clothing department. Officer Wilson arrested him, and Justice Hayes sentenced him to 60 days in the county jail after a guilty plea. Kane initially refused to provide his name before confessing.
The funeral for James McGinnis was held this afternoon at the Catholic church in Missoula with Father Palladino officiating. A large attendance filled the services and cortege, with floral tributes described as beautiful. Pall bearers included Edward Larson William Hayes James Corbitt R W Angevine Clarence Prescott and Major Duncan.
At the Missoula Gun club practice on June 19 Messrs. Stewart Francis and Myers each broke 23 of 26 targets.
A Mix Bros team ran away at the Northern Pacific station in Missoula shortly after noon. The wagon broke loose after collision with a baggage wagon. one animal broke its leg and was shot. The incident caused the wagon to topple and part of the load was scattered.
Rev. Walter Hays officiated at a pretty wedding at 8 p m in the bride's sister Mrs Bradley home South Missoula uniting J B Magee and Grace McNamara. Magee is a grocer with M Reilly Co Magee McNamara connection noted.
C H Edwards secretary of the state board of horticulture arrived in Missoula from Butte for a short stay. He plans informal meetings with fellow board members and does not have any special business on the agenda.
Water case progress noted as Stevensville visitors report a historic find. Jude Wooly unearthed a two brick sized adobe inscribed Blackfeet in the old fort wall built during Major Owen era. The relics and Evees Francois testimony add interest to the water suit proceedings at hand.
Deputy State game Warden Higgins arrested R. O. Russell in Hamilton on a charge of killing deer out of season. Russell pleaded not guilty before Justice Morris with a $250 bond. Hearing set for next Monday afternoon. first such case this year for the warden.
Street Commissioner Larson sent a crew into South Missoula to clean up the streets. Residents on the south side praised the effort and appreciated the work being done.
Henry O Garr recounts serving as a boy deputy jailer and spy during the Civil War. At age 10 he watched Union soldiers near the Garr homestead, while neighbors hid in woods using a white kerchief signal system to communicate whether troops were near or departing.
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