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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1905
Page
12
Western Montana office of the Standard located at 134 Higgins Avenue Missoula. Phone 118. Advertising rates available on application.
Maj. J. P. Thompson formerly in command of the Third Infantry, two decades after leaving Missoula, tours the city with Maj. John McCormick. He recalls a Kennedy House hotel era, a single hotel, and a barren South Missoula. The trip from San Francisco highlights the town’s dramatic transformation into a thriving, modern community with orchards and homes in Orchard Homes area.
Attorney William Murphy travels to Butte to handle Steffe versus Harper and Dyechmen as the trial moves through four venue changes from Missoula to Deer Lodge to Silver Bow to the Fourth district under the fair trial law. Murphy represents the defendants. one hundred calling cards and plate cost $1.50 at Standard office Missoula.
The Hatheway Buford baseball team received new light gray uniforms with green stockings and trim. They scheduled a game against the P. M. Reilly team for Sunday afternoon at the south side grounds, drawing local interest from the sport lovers.
Eastbound train No. 6 arrived about three hours late in Missoula with four special cars carrying Knights of Columbus delegates returning home from California.
A man identified as Gus A. Bess, described as Norwegian or Swedish and living in the hills, was taken to the county jail after wandering Mis soula. He wears no coat, carries rocks in his pockets, and claims mental instability with peculiar phrases about grass eating and growing stronger at higher elevations.
In Missoula district court on June 19 a demurrer was filed by defendants in the damage suit brought by George May against Charles L. Cowell and Allen Forkner. May alleged conspiracy to injure his good name and the demurrer challenges the complaint's principal allegations. Also noted are clerical actions and a new marriage license issued in Missoula to Joseph N. Lockwood and Charlotta Gehring, and to Otto F. Kroger and H Helsington.
Missoula. R. A. Eddy and his San Francisco wife visited for a few days to discuss business and reconnect with friends. Eddy, an original founder of the A B Hammond company which became Missoula Mercantile, notes substantial growth in town over the past three years. The couple plans a trip to the Canadian northwest after leaving Missoula.
In Missoula J T D Ryan managing director of Amalgamated Copper with Butte HQ and Benjamin Thayer assistant to the president toured Bonner and the Big Blackfoot Milling mill then departed on the Bitter Root train for Hamilton to view holdings and interests of the company. Mail orders go to the Golden Rule Missoula.
Missoula chamber of commerce approves a big Fourth of July celebration with a grand parade led by Fort Missoula troops and the Twenty fourth Infantry band. A committee led by P. M. Reilly will organize events, with speakers, fireworks, and prizes.
Missoula items report R A O Hara of Hamilton visiting in Missoula and manager Harness of the Union Opera House leaving for Butte. W H Cahoon of Butte Electric visits Missoula while Prof M J Elrod sails for Anaconda on business. Miss Ronan returns home from Butte to spend summer with her mother. A daughter arrives for Prof and Mrs R G McKay. Grand Master R W Kemp to Northern Montana for the Odd Fellows. Sutton and Cort of the Northwest theatrical circuit travel to the coast. Andrew Leonard and wife Ethel file separation papers. E Swan of the Northern Pacific in town over Bearmouth holdup matters. Notice lists name changes for Northern Pacific stations including Monahan to
In Missoula on June 19 Rev. R H Sawyer announced his resignation to the congregation, the church refusing to accept it. An attempt will be made to keep him in the city as pastor. The church plans a meeting next Thursday evening at the parish to discuss the matter.
Edward Enfield a veteran railroad man fell from the top of a box car in Missoula yards today injuring his foot. The impact with a spike caused severe bruising but doctors reported no fractures and expect full use of the foot in a few days.
James D. Drein, shot by an unknown assailant in the west end of the Northern Pacific yards Saturday night, remains between life and death at Sisters' hospital. His temperature sits at 102 and his pulse at 120, a condition described as critical.
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on June 19 the structural plate and tube mills will remain in operation throughout the summer with only repairs taking place. Unprecedented demand for finished material keeps plants in continuous service, reflecting strong industrial activity.
The death toll from the Western Maryland railroad collision near Patapsco station rose to 26 as F James Benner a railroad laborer died tonight He died after Saturday evenings crash in Baltimore Maryland on June 19 past night.
Special Dispatch from Billings reports state auditor Harry Cunningham examined the Intermountain Mutual Life Insurance company and approved its securities. Cunningham complimented the plan highly, noting the new firm is organized by local capitalists.
An advertisement praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's health issues including irregular menstruation and womb problems. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Chas. F. Brown of Hot Springs Arkansas about improved health and renewed affection after three months of use. The copy urges troubled women to start the remedy at first signs of illness.
In Helena on June 19 the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Montana held its second annual convention at St Peter's church with Bishop L R Brewer presiding. Bishop D S Tuttle of Missouri spoke at the evening session marking Brewer’s silver anniversary and praising diocesan growth and missionary work.
Mike Miller a Chestnut miner was stabbed about midnight by Arthur Reese in a Bloody street brawl. The wound nearly pierced his heart but Miller is said to have a fair chance of recovery. Reese fled on foot before being captured by Patrolman Lipps in Bozeman.
June 19 Bozeman United States inspector H S Ebey with May Dan Shing and officials arrive for deportation trial of Chinamen arrested last August. Hum Sam Soon is sentenced to deportation by Commissioner A D MacPherson. Billy Chene to be tried tomorrow. Two others to face trial on the 29th. E S Booth of Butte represents the defendants.
Ground was broken today for the Christian organization’s new church building to be located next to the Elk hotel on Twenty eighth street north. Officers say the temporary structure will serve for about five years, after which a larger edifice will be built on nearby Sixth avenue north.
Directors of the Billings Fair association decide on a fair this season with the last week in August proposed. A mass meeting of interested citizens was held at the city hall tonight and a race programme will be prepared in a few days.
Avon reports a Japanese man arrested for using a catch net for trout pled guilty and paid the minimum $25 fine plus costs totaling $35. He was treated leniently as first offense in the new law era. A second Japanese arrest for hunting without a license resulted in discharge. The justice said the new law allows residents to carry guns in state fields or forests.
J P Platt a stockman was fined 25 dollars in Justice Fraser s court for threatening to cut Virgie Mill ers head off with a knife. He drew the knife and the woman ran. She caused a complaint to be issued.
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