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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
12
Western Montana office details show a dated insertion with address hints at 134 Hig and advertising rate notes though the fragmentary text omits full context and contacts.
Manager Wharton and Engineer Rourk tour Missoula to inspect the proposed electric street railway route. Senator Clark handles the matter, with Wharton noting the route appears in good condition and unlikely to face major obstacles. Arrival of Wharton and Rourk in Missoula anticipated, work to start soon after Clark’s directives.
Senator Thomas H. W. Carter of Montana traveled from Missoula by train to Portland for the Lewis and Clark Exposition. He meets local organizers at the station and expresses optimism about higher attendance than expected and praises the fair’s impressive construction and value.
The board of county commissioners granted franchises and right of way for an electric road from the south boundary line of Missoula County to the city of Missoula. Ravalli County approved a line from Hamilton to Missoula. The promoters, backed by eastern capital, expect construction within a year and completion within three years, planning to connect Missoula with the Bitter Root valley and serve passengers. Estimated cost about 1400 dollars. crossings limited to public roads. initial work to begin once organized. Promoters anticipate sending an engineer to lay out the roadbed after funding.
Missoula June 21 word from Stevensville indicates the Stevensville training school plans a new dormitory to cost about 100,000 dollars. Trustees and church leaders aim to raise funds through a southern trip by Dr Hammond and Rev Price to garner donations for the project. The dormitory would enhance the institution, already a leading Bitterroot Valley school, with Dr Willard noted among local medical staff.
Missoula June 2 At the last board meeting the Missoula association reported strong growth in a year under General Secretary Planacun. Since August last year the group expanded from a weak start to a respected community organization with expanding membership and improved facilities.
Dr Sawyer conducted a post-mortem on Drein, the murdered man shot in a railroad yard. The bullet entered the abdomen, perforated the stomach and right kidney, and lodged near the back. The shell type was a Heather, with no further family details learned and burial arranged under unspecified auspices.
Missoula delegates to the Eagles convention returned home tonight after a week in Anaconda. They report a glorious time and say they read the Standard want ads daily, twice on Sunday, and plan to convene again.
The band has arranged regular weekly rehearsals on Thursday evenings and will offer an open air concert in the courthouse yard each week. Under the new management the frat engagement is tomorrow evening with a performance for the Japanese delegation. Special music is planned for the Fourth of July.
The U S land office rejected final proof in the Maria T Higging et al vs Robert J Harper case. The dispute concerns a mineral ground parcel near Corvallis where Harper failed to meet residence requirements under agricultural land laws. An appeal followed the commissioner's communication, with protesters alleging attempts to obtain mineral land and contesting the land office determination.
Stockholders in Missoula report the Oom Paul mine at Wallace has resumed work after flooding. Electric pumps cleared the shaft, enabling sinking to resume. A crew is now employed and the project is welcomed by local heavy stockholders.
Missoula June 21 delegates were named by Chamber of Commerce President R M Cobban to attend the state business men gathering in Billings June 24 E A Winstanley and F J Sterling were chosen to represent the chamber The meeting is viewed with strong local support as business leaders pledge cooperation
Missoula reports praise from June Stenographer in Chief Clerk McBride's office who just returned from a four month West tour. Elder visited Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle and Portland enjoying Lewin and Clark exposition. Elder met Missoula folks on the coast and reports L E Pay now holds an excellent position with the Pacific Coast Business at Seattle.
A reader is urged to monitor action in the Standard for rumors of a valuable snape. The note suggests paying attention to the evolving want acti on as it may lead to a worthwhile discovery.
Gustavus Adolphus Hess the sheepherder picked up in Missouri was found insane by county authorities and ordered committed to the Warm Springs asylum. He had claimed magnetic illusions, acted boisterously in jail, and threw a coffee pot injuring a prisoner. He had lived in Montana for two years and recently came from Michigan relatives. Sheriff to escort to Warm Springs tomorrow morning.
A fierce morning blaze in Fini town, western Bonner, gutted three dwellings and burned a fourth. Firefighters from Bonner arrived to battle the flames but could not prevent the destruction. No insurance was carried on the affected buildings.
A new W class freight engine numbered 1528 completed a trial run up the hill west of Missoula to Evaro. The engine is designed for hauling heavy trains and carried a reported capacity for about 10 million tons over the hill. Additional engines are en route to the Rocky Mountain division, with more expected to arrive this summer as a rail expansion program proceeds.
Missoula June 21 Several station reassignment notices issued for Northern Pacific lines. Norris agent to oversee Drummond station. G A Passmore promoted to Drummond station and C N Brady to Thompson Falls. Gain resigns to start own business. W W Hutty reassigned to Marysville to relieve Behrens on leave for one month.
In Missoula on June 21 attorneys Joyce Mulroney and H H Parsons filed a demurrer to the complaint in the case Adam Reinhard versus J Z Phillips and others, contesting lack of actionable facts. In four related suits Olive M Renkin administratrix Western Iowa National Bank Missoula Mercantile Co and W Buchanan versus Thomas Trolt all demurred on the same grounds.
Missoula notes show J J Humble of Nictor visiting, Walter P Confarr of St Paul Pioneer Press stopping en route to the coast, Dr W C Dye returning from Deer Lodge, and Lamar Chaffin of Corvallis planning Idaho sheep purchases. Others include B D McGregor of Helena considering relocating his family to Missoula, and James Read and M R Rutherford visiting from Riveraide and Sand Point Idaho respectively.
Missoula June 21 M Grover long based in Missoula as claim agent for elite leaves today for his new headquarters location. Mrs Grover has been in Tacoma seeking lower altitude due to ill health. Mr Grover widely known in the community and both he and his wife have many friendships. A M Lee, currently in Seattle as claim agent, will take the position and arrive within days.
From the London Post the Consuls are described as diligent investigators who seek more than routine returns. They compare and contrast, offer advice, and enjoy full scope granted by the department. Public release timing and access remain uncertain outside the department. The daily Bulletin reportedly carries these reports.
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