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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
12
In Missoula on June 24 a Swede named locally as Big Hans Olsen was found dead in his bunk. Coroner C P Marsh said a plain county poor type coffin was ordered. He had worked for Ed Donlan but was waiting to start at the Donlan mill across the river. Heart failure suspected. interment at Lothrop.
By week’s end the Missoula water company will nearly finish laying new mains to serve the south side. Across the river work is finished and the main on this side nears the river crossing. The Rattlesnake to reservoir line start date depends on the right of way condemnation suit. The company has secured most rights except one ranch, awaiting court action.
Missoula reports record business on Northern Pacific No 3 westbound express with up to 14 heavily loaded coaches. The train handles all local Montana traffic and Burling ton freight, often delaying time. No 4 eastbound has also surged this month with two engines added from Missoula.
In Missoula on June 24 readers are urged to protect newspapers by placing Standard boxes on fence posts or porches to prevent loss. Carriers will place the papers in these boxes, addressing issues of theft or dog interference. Also notices advertise a new five room house for sale via the Standard office.
Missoula invites visitors to Independence Day events with a packed schedule in the university city. The Standard notes a premier Fourth of July celebration with continuous entertainment and urges ticket purchases early. Prize beef at Union Market.
June 24 Missoula reports catcher Mitchell sustained a severe shoulder sprain and a broken shoulder blade in a game last week. He remains heavily bandaged and unable to move his left arm, ruling him out of action for an extended period and skipping the Butte Sunny game.
Missoula details describe Bill Houston’s return from Paradise Springs. Captain Quinn is praised as a genial host and the springs begin the season well. Captain Quinn travels to Plains on Wednesdays and Saturdays with returns the same days. Alderman Houston appears much younger after his Paradise treatment, serving as a strong advertisement for the resort. Orders for drugs directed to Missoula Drug Company in Missoula.
The Missoula firemen prepare for their annual ball on July 4 inviting guests and showcasing their celebrated entertainment reputation.
The firemen pledge a comprehensive wind-up for the Fourth of July festivities. They promise to leave nothing undone to ensure friends have a complete and enjoyable celebration and seek generous public support for the event.
Final homestead certificate issued to Solomon F. Brown of Wisdom for land in the Big Hole valley. Final proof in the Bitter Root pre-emption entry of William J. Printz of Stevensville. Payments on 84 acres each by Treavaille and Kennedy. Bitter Root pre-emption entries by Nelsons and Dayton group. Mace mining entries on Ruby Anaconda Star placer in Granite county. Homestead entries by Kirby and Nadreau.
Missoula residents joined Frenchtown friends for the St. John celebration in the valley. A large crowd attended with dancing starting at noon and continuing into tomorrow. The event was smaller than in past years. Golden Rule offers: sixty five cent French flannels at thirty nine cents per yard.
Missoula reports state entomologist Professor R A Cooley and chemist Dr F W Traphagan visiting from Bozeman for several days of work at the state experiment station. Cooley seeks insect paste while Traphagan investigates sugar beet and alkali issues. Bishop and Kern advertise bicycle repairs and a wash goods sale at Golden Rule.
J. L. Mitchell and J. B. Porter report good progress in development work in the Wallace mining district. Superintendent Porter is down about 250 feet and expects to strike the lead within 30 days at the current rate.
Sheriff Prescott pursued a band of thieves posing as gypsies, forcing a split into two groups. One group returned toward Missoula and up the Bitter Root, while the other headed west along the old Mullan trail toward Spokane. The Missoula contingent passed through the city without stopping to work it. Ki. A. Mitchell, manager of the Oregon Nursery Company, Missoula office, provides the report.
Charles H. Edwards, secretary and inspector at large for Montana's state board of horticulture, travels from Butte to align fruit and tree inspections. He aims for uniform methods, prompt inspections, and full cooperation of shippers while avoiding delays in transport. Edwards believes opponents to the law will be scarce and emphasizes practical, thorough pest control.
Out of town customers failed to obtain the bargains as the store continues the sale for another week. The event is described as the most successful in the company's history with many items still available.
The Fourth of July committee in Missoula announced the drilling contest conditions with 15 minute double drilling per team. Prizes total 20 dollars with 15 and 5 dollars and steel metric seven eighths. At least three teams are required though more have signaled entry, and a single drilling contest prize may be added tomorrow.
Sparks arrived from Plains with several dignitaries in town including J W Shriever of Stevensville and William Wallace of Plains. A new guard detail for Fort Missoula came from Fort Harrison while Mrs Bud Thomas of Plains was taken to Sisters hospital for consumption.
Missoula reports Nice Landers has been admitted to the practice of law in Alaska and appointed deputy assistant attorney to J. K. Wood. He will base in St Michael with a salary of 2500 dollars a year plus expenses. Local friends celebrate his advancement.
Missoula residents urge visible sheriff badges to prevent clashes with deputies and aid public recognition. The note cites a recent incident involving Deputy Sheriff Kelly and Ogden and proposes officers wear badges visibly. Also in Missoula the Globe advertises yard goods and local coupons. George Donald of Yakima visits J M Keith and recalls NP survey days.
MISSOULA NOTES A G West of Helena is at Missoula Mrs J A McGowan of Plains is in the city Ed Albert came down from Bonita Monday Dave Whaley came down from his ranch Monday Mrs H Page of Hamilton spent Monday in Missoula Camiesch of Anaconda is registered at the Rankin Hi I Markus and wife left Monday for a visit in Spokane Jay McCormick has returned from his school for the summer vacation W M Keely of the Copper Cliff came down from the mine Monday afternoon M Donlan Led Gillen and W A
Cairo, TIL June 24 fire destroyed the National Pump Co plant and the Big Four station at Mound City Illinois. Loss placed at $100,000.
A wholesome home hinges on the wife and mother as Dr. Pierce’s prescriptions claim to restore womanly health. The testimonial from Mrs. Eliza Wright of Missouri praises Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for renewing strength, enabling housework, washing, and milking, and bringing new vitality to the family. Pleasant Pellets are noted to cure constipation without system harm.
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