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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
12
Western Montana reports from its Missoula office at 134 Higgins Avenue brief local updates and notices. Telephone lines noted but details not fully legible in the excerpt.
Missoula Chamber of Commerce appoints a committee to run a city Fourth of July celebration led by Grand Marshal Judge John Slowie. A parade with floats from mercantile firms, a Fort Missoula band, and various civic groups will end at the courthouse for speeches. Afternoon events include griling contests aquatic sports and athletic contests with a grand fireworks display planned for the evening.
A fragmented list assigns chairmanships and roles across advertising fireworks finance speaker grounds athletics and other committees. Names include Harvey Murphy Elmer F Wood Morris Schlossberg Steinbrenner May Whistler Winstanley Thompson Camps bell Wicker Reilly Marsh Keith Evans Marshall Launier Ole Fraser Watson Thibodeau Shepard Buford Fraser Mulo ney Donohue Thompson Menirum Daly Ungahd Hermanson Oettinger Gibson Dr Reilly Rowla and others.
Miseoula and 3.cconsem married at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Zen in South Missoula, planning to reside at Stark. The second couple Alexander of Hamilton and Johanna James of Ontario wed at Regine Catholic church in Stevenaville, where the groom owns a ranch.
Missoula June 20 President Stewart Elliott of the Northern Pacific with officials from St Louis visited Yellowstone then passed through Missoula on a westbound trip He confirmed an Associated Press report that Guthrie Brom of St Paul had won a large contract to improve about 15 miles of roadbed near the Montana Oregon boundary line Several tentative outlets would be made for additional work
Plaintiffs allege deprivation of water rights from Winches and Union Creek as the case against George Mee Chinen Donald Walter McDew John Heaton Henry Red Morris Thomas Morris Ben Mor Adam Reinhard proceeds. Attorneys Marshall and Sur represent the plaintiffs.
The suit alleges Jeas Jore Rauth married May 13 1903 in Kalispell has failed to provide for his wife for over a year and subjected her to cruel inhuman treatment including striking her and vile name calling. Joyce and Mulroney represent the plaintiff.
Missoula June 2. Col J A McGowan of Plains reports the people are building a road from Plains into the Thompson river country, about 25 miles northwest, to top the Little Thompson Big Thompson and Fish Trap valleys. Some 200 to 300 settlers expected this summer, a subscription raised to pay for the road, and a new post office building to be among Sanders county’s finest.
Missoula June 20. James D. Drein died at Sisters hospital after 72 hours of coma following a shooting in the railroad yards Saturday evening. Sheriff Graham offered no new statements as Drein remained nonresponsive, and medical staff could glean little about the assailant. Wertaker Marsh prepared the body. The case remains a baffling murder mystery with no clew. In other news a farming deal reports the A G England ranch leased to Richite for seven years at about $4,000 yearly. England ranch sits three miles west of Missoula, now to be vacated by England family in September.
June 20 report from the police court shows several petty offenders. J. C. Lowry received 10 days in the county jail for carrying concealed weapons. Fred was fined 130 dollars for assault, Williams faces five days for loitering, and Tom Fre, charged similarly, pleaded not guilty with trial set for Friday.
Local manager Hall and Superintendent W T Burdick of Rocky Mountain Bell returned from Hamilton where they have been for several days assessing ground and outlining work. They plan to extend the rural system through the Valley and install a new exchange at Hamilton.
The Sacred Heart academy held exercises at 10 30 this morning before a large audience. Two young ladies Miss Alma Deschampe and Miss Elizabeth Sullivan graduated this year. Also mentions mail orders to the Golden Rule Missoula and hotel renovations in Helena with new steam heat and public reopening on May 2. The text also notes a deadly heat wave causing rising deaths and many prostrations in Pittab and surrounding areas, totaling 16 deaths by noon.
Lawson makes a new mark in the two mile open-lap professional bicycle event, defeating rivals and finishing the distance in a record time of 3,499-3. The achievement surpasses his previous world record set by Bek, signaling a historic sprint and placing Lawson atop the pacing charts.
A Basin couple Regina Bear and Frank Krider wed quietly in Helena on June 12 with Father Day officiating. The bride is the daughter of a popular Basin family.
Billings reports Charles Spear, cashier of the Billings State Bank, says his nephew Carl Dewitt has not been in Billings since last October. Carl said to have told a tale of duction by tramps to Butte. Spear says the boy ran away after reading yellow stories, parents live in Pocatello, local railroad agent tasked to wire Oregon Short Line for a ticket back. Carl sought a bit of adventure and reached Butte before failing.
A chaotic discussion on proposed Royal Arcanum rate changes unfolds with objectors arguing insurers will drop, while proponents claim new terms offer better life coverage. Figures hint applications for advances loom as council officials warn no delay in implementing the new era. The Interstate Guard association selects Washington, Del for the next convention, with Gen. Charles Dick of Ohio elected president.
A group of established San Francisco figures voiced strong endorsements for a notable project, praising its benefits and potential impact on the city’s progress. Their testimonies highlighted community support, urban development, and civic pride as key arguments in favor.
The advertisement claims Nau Company Dyspepsia Cure has long helped residents including Ste Crawford Berets, Michel Murna, Crawford Ferris, and John Delaness. Testimony sworn by Ames M.elt notary in San Francisco supports past relief from stomach troubles after use.
Chicago reports limited progress toward settlement as the teamsters joint council forms subcommittees and visits employers seeking a method to end the strike. Express companies resume deliveries to commission houses, with some drivers returning to work while others hold firm on demands. No definite agreement yet. indications point to possible resolution, but officials offer no firm plan.
President Roosevelt travels from Massachusetts to attend Clark University Worcester and Williams College Williamstown ceremonies. He will receive a doctor of laws at Williams and address the public, then depart for Washington arriving before Friday breakfast. The trip follows an Equitable Society investigation stance by Paul Morton.
In Butte at about 5 o clock last night eight shots rang out in the business district. Unemployed Joe Higgins was wounded in the left thigh and taken to St James hospital. Police say Nick Vincent, a hobbo, initiated the disturbance but Higgins was hit by Officer Jack Walsh while Vincent remains at large.
Jessie Arnold, described as a mysterious character, was arrested last night on a robbery charge. W Jones accuses her of taking 230 dollars from him at a California saloon last month.
A fragment discusses how placer gold differs in color from quartz derived gold and why color varies. It notes that placer gold comes from quartz and that colors differ by the source, mentioning the rarity of a particular region.
Investigation reveals Gaskill profited by falsifying stock holdings. He credited himself with 6,000 Philadelphia traction shares while owning 400, and altered certificates for United Railways of New Jersey and Frankfort & Southwark Steamship. Banks hold fraudulent securities for large loans, amounting to an estimated 500,000 to 1,000,000. Administrators Eyre and Wagner hire Johnson to protect the estate, widow receives 35,000 life policy, stock exchange seat valued at 15,000.
Philipsburg June 3 Sheriff F J Mte Donald returns George Hammond to Deer Lodge for arraignment Thursday on brand larceny tied to Bear mouth train robbery last year. John Christie to testify. pardon talk denied. Hammond's defense by Attorney Duffy of Anaconda expected to seek jury trial. Helena June 20 state dental board exams held at Hotel Helena with nine candidates including Van Oven Bozeman Mortizon Butte Lowry Helena Foster Falls and others. Special Dispatch Helena June 20 United States court Judge Hunt orders injunction in Western Union versus American Labor union case from 1893. injunction made perpetual with costs split.
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