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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
16
Authorities report a thwarted plan to liberate a county jail inmate. Investigators detail an alleged scheme involving multiple suspects aimed at securing the inmate's escape, with arrests and charges outlined by the sheriff's office.
A pepper and matches package sent to John Spider aimed at distracting deputies and freeing prisoners. Deputy Miller opened the package and discarded it, noting past jail escapes. Officers remain vigilant after the Kirkwood affair and warn against similar plots. European best coffee in Montana.
The association’s banquet menu sheets are printed and ready. Druggist Dowell of Butte is named president, with the group to convene in that city.
In Hamilton on June 20 Jack Hay filed in district court a suit seeking 30000 from James Cowan for alienating his wife Mrs. Hay. Hay previously obtained a divorce decree by default. Cowan, a Corvallis resident, is described as wealthy and aged.
Billings residents Billings and Dr G T McCullough along with the wife spent Thursday at the Gilbert ranch on the Lolo and returned in the evening. Mr and Mrs Gesner continued to Livingston this morning and plan a park visit before returning to Billings.
Missoula June 20 Hollylodge No. 444 Sons of St George held a meeting to elect officers and initiate two new members. New officers include Worthy President Harod Peat Worthy Vice President Richard Westby Worthy Secretary Thomas Layfield Worthy Treasurer Don Rawlins chaplain B Oley messengers J G Baker Na Brown sentinels A May and Bishop trustees R S Kemp George Westby and Read. Resolutions to celebrate coronation day with gatherings and games were adopted.
Ex-President Charles E. Avery cites the meeting in Butte as the best state gathering with high delegate participation. D. R. McRae is elected president, Miss McDonel of Philipsburg is re elected, GW Craven is re elected treasurer for the third time, and the league reports a $43 balance after expenses.
A plea that young women receive proper physical development guidance to avoid weakness and pain. The note urges girls to seek motherly advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts, offering free guidance for illnesses or concerns and inviting detailed letters for full understanding.
W H Heffren, recently sent to the Insane asylum from Billings, walked to Butte seeking lodge aid for reading. The Butte lodge notified asylum authorities to return him as a regularly discharged patient. Heffren grew tired of waiting for his discharge and left Warm Springs.
Douglass Bennett aged 17, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J W Bennett, died at Trinity Hospital after an appendicitis operation. He fell ill Sunday after church and never recovered. His funeral time to be announced tomorrow.
A civil suit filed in Justice Hayes' court by A. P. Johnston of Superior against J. E. Rogers of St. Regis seeks $54 on a promissory note. Durcan and Draffen represent the plaintiff. The defendant serves as a justice of the peace of St. Regis.
The Masons of Missoula entertained George T. Slack a Mason of high degree at their hall tonight after work was finished a banquet was served Slack has resided in Missoula before and enjoys his visits For sale A desirable residence at the southwest corner of Main and Madison streets Missoula 99x10 feet six room modern dwelling grounds highly improved Apply to Wolf and Ryman
Missoula on June 20 reports Roy Schilling ten years old son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Schilling suffered a minor injury after tumbling into an elevator shaft at Fresheimer drug store. Store proprietor Mr Fresheimer acted quickly to assist.
A testimonial from Miss Fannie Kumpe of Little Rock Arkansas praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing menstrual pain back and womb troubles. It notes two letters from 1900 and a pledge to pay $500 if testimonials are found not genuine or published without permission.
Rev. J. A. Barnes of the Congregational church will occupy the Methodist pulpit at both morning and evening services in Missoula on Sunday. Other Congregational services proceed as usual.
A brief notice directs readers to send mail orders to the Colden Rule located in Missoula. The directive emphasizes mail correspondence for unspecified services or items. No dates or further instructions are provided in the fragment.
Joseph Stiger on Fast Pine street discovered a burglary at his buggy house. Thieves stole two fine robes a harness set whips and carpenter tools totaling about 100 dollars. The sheriff is investigating.
Officer John W. H. Son detained a man at the Northern Pacific station who matched the description of escaped prisoner Charles Thompson. After initial questioning the man proved not to be Thompson and was released. Harry Patten, linked to the Fuilen hotel incident at Butte, has taken over management of the Rankin barber shop in Missoula.
C T McElveny general foreman at Northern Pacific Hope presented a dozen books of the choicest literature to the hospital in Missoula. The gift will be highly appreciated by the inmates and the donor has their sincere thanks.
The Christian church Ladies' Aid society met at Mills Ranch on the Lolo near Missoula on June 20. They traveled by buggies hosted by Mrs. J Mills, enjoying a charming trip and stay. Visitors were urged to explore Missoula Nursery greenhouses or contact the city store on Higgins Avenue.
J. J. Thompson and his bride arrived home last evening after their June 12 marriage in Nebraska. The couple, now residing on the north side, are receiving warm congratulations and will move into their new home at once. Five cent wine Thibodeau and Lee.
Missoula June 20 A. Robinson a young farmer charged with destroying a dam in Dinsmore's Orchard homes was tried yesterday by Justice Houtchens and acquitted today. The court reprimanded him for the act.
Missoula reports Rev. H. G. Wakefield of Philipsburg will preach at the 11 o clock service at the Church of the Holy Spirit tomorrow and will assist in evening prayers.
Missoula note dated June 20 records Rev. Mr. Gesner and his wife of the Epical church leaving the area.
Harry Parsons arrived from the East this evening to visit his parents Dr and Mrs Parsons for a few weeks. He travels here yearly and looks well and hearty. He is now a leading Missouri attorney with a large practice.
Chinese laundrymen defended their pace of business today by bombarding the Celestial stronghold with hot flatirons. Two telephone company employees trying to storm the fort, while under the influence of alcoholic courage, are not fit for work.
No response to telegrams sent Tuesday evening in the effort to locate relatives of Lawrence Uritesum the sheep herder who killed himself near Sunnyside. His remains were buried in Highland cemetery yesterday afternoon.
William Edson granted change of venue from Vincennes Indiana to Washington arguing inability to obtain fair trial. Mob threats and attempted lynching noted as context for relocation operations.
Rome June 20 The papal secretary Cardinal Rampolla assured Bishop Thomas O Gorman of Sioux Falls that the Vatican accepts Judge Taft of the Philippines plan on friars lands on all major points but disagrees on minor details. Documents are being prepared at the Vatican.
In Billings on June 20 a group of eastern railroad representatives visited to survey opportunities for wool shipments. They indicated it is early to sign contracts but sought any ready business that could be secured.
A fictional future scene riffs on Prof Jacques Loebs electricity theory. A mother notes a childs illness while the parents joke about voltage amperes and an ohm meter. The piece uses scientific language to lampoon early 20th century optimism about biology and technology.
Burt Monahan a car checker in the Northern Pacific yards at Pasco Washington was brought to the hospital at Missoula badly crippled after being caught between a switch engine and a car on June 20.
Mrs Polson, who fell ill at the Missoula hotel, has been removed to the Sisters hospital and, at last reports, had not improved.
Sid J. Coffee secretary of the State Pharmaceutical association announces the state meeting is moved from August 12 to August 20. This change affects all members and schedules.
Missoula churches announce Sunday events across congregations. Listings include Congregational, Presbyterian, Baptist, First Church of Christ, Scandinavian, Methodist, Christian, and Episcopal services with times, Sunday schools, and youth activities in Missoula.
Special correspondence reports the funeral of W D Clark in Hamilton under Masonic auspices with strong lodge turnout including former Corvallis residents. Also noted are W W McCrackin traveling to Butte to meet his son Wallace returning from the University of Chicago for vacation and Miss Nicolls sister-in-law of J W Shupe visiting Hamilton to handle the deceased’s affairs.
Game Warden Higgins investigated rumors of deer meat sales at a city meat market. Rufous Russell, owner, posted 250 bond to appear next Thursday after police found a six week old veal mislabeled as venison. W. W. McCrackin, a Hamilton Rod and Gun Club member, reported the incident.
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