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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1906
Page
24
Missoula based Western Montana News states address at 130 Higgins avenue and telephone 118. Advertising rates are available on application.
The Missoula County High School Board met at the high school and approved expanding the science department with botany geology and possibly chemistry. An additional teacher was authorized as assistant in science bringing the staff to seven besides Principal Staley. Salaries were set for the coming year with Staley at 1800 and other posts between 80 and 1200.
Missoula June. Jerry Johnson a famed Clearwater trapper and guide toured the city en route to Lolo hot springs for weeks of rest. He helped in the Carlin party rescue and search for the missing cook, though he was not with that party. Now a former hunter, he works in Wallace mines and remains famed for his knowledge of the Clearwater and surrounding mountains.
Missoula reports Mrs J Edwards aged 78 died at Drummond today of heart failure. A pioneer of Western Montana she located at Drummond in 1872. Survived by three sons Charles E Burt Drummond W Burt Wyoming A E Hattinger Palo Alto Cal and daughter Mrs Ellen Haughman Portland Ore. Body to be interred at New Chicago with no funeral plans yet.
Missoula June 25 A M Stevens secretary of the Eddy Mining company leaves for Butte to stay a few days in the interest of the company buying machinery and other supplies for its properties.
Missoula on June 25 welcomed E. D. Neill of the Tron Mountain Tunnel Company who said the tunnel is being driven at ten feet per day and that it is now in decisive progress. He spoke on business during his city call.
A doctor recounts decades of coffee use with heart palpitations and a near fatal attack. After switching to Postum and adjusting preparation, he reports no palpitations except when trying coffee again. He advises friends and patients to avoid coffee, noting widespread physician use of Postum and a promotional booklet.
About 730 feet into crosscutting, miners report nice ore pockets assay strong in silver, lead, zinc, and antimony. The company underrates the discovery and hopes to hit a fair lead at 5,600 feet. Mr. Neill plans to return to the mine in the morning.
William Teson filed suit in district court against George Walcott seeking $4 for grading and leveling on Walcott property near Greenough park performed May 1 to 24, 194, with $2 already paid. A lien for the remaining $2 plus attorney fees and costs is noted, and sale of the property is sought to satisfy the claim.
William Lintner and Charles Plonid report rich gold, silver, and copper ore near St. Regis in Missoula. They located the claim while tying in the woods this spring and have drilled an incline shaft to about 80 feet with ore 100 feet wide. A local expert offered $1,000,000 but was refused.
Mrs. Pearl Mattison files for divorce from Ralph Mattison in Missoula district court alleging cruelty and threats to kill. She accuses the husband of beating and choking her into unconsciousness and cites other inhuman treatment. Married in Portland on April 15, 1902.
P Lally, a Northern Pacific operator at Nimrod station, was arrested by Sheriff’s Officers Larson and Ross in Missoula. He will be examined for sanity after colleagues reported odd behavior in the days prior.
Missoula June 25 General Superintendent F W Gilbert of the Northern Pacific Railway company visited Missoula on a general operating investigation. He walked to the Water Works hill for a city view and expressed surprise at the town s growth since his last visit. He was accompanied by Dan Boyle assistant general superintendent from Livingston.
Missoula June 25 Dr James P Porter filling the philosophy and education chair at the Montana summer session will give an illustrated lecture in the university hall next Wednesday at the regular hour on the development of instinct in ants. Porter lately came from Clark University and is highly regarded in education. Students anticipate his talk with interest.
In Missoula Montana on June 25 Sheriff Graham rounded up seven hoboes who camped near the city on the Rattlesnake. They were jailed awaiting trial. A search found 25 cents among the group.
The case against Dr. Joseph Quecettinger for exceeding the auto speed limit was postponed in Missoula today due to the prosecuting witness not appearing. The trial is expected to be rescheduled within a couple of days.
A minority report signed by Democratic appropriations committee members was presented to the House. It protests a provision added to the general deficiency bill that would legalize the collection of tariff duties in the Philippines by the military authorities.
After an investigation, King travels east to pursue new lines while assessing Spottens Pewe r conditions. Local officials report ongoing evaluation of lines and weather impact on service reliability.
A Cincinnati postal fudge shipment to Constantine, Crown Prince of Greece, sparks royal curiosity about American confections. The box, baked by Mrs. Harry at the crown prince’s request, required four dollars in postage and is seen as a potential diplomacy sweetener across Europe. The tale ties to university figures and Greek royal visits, with chatter about fudge influencing royal tastes.
Reilly sells fresh cakes and pies in Missoula notes. Ber Sheagren from Davenport visits friend A. J. Breitenstein and returns home. F L Darbee family moved from Presbyterian manse to Feddersohn flats on Last Main. Thomas Joyce arrives from Fort Dodge Iowa to visit brother M. M Joyce. Dr W B Parsons and family and Harry H Parsons leave for Franklin ranch in Rattlesnake valley for a month. Funeral of Mrs H Nelson from Rock creek held at Lucy chapel with Rev Henry Van Engelen officiating. burial in Missoula Valley cemetery. Sidney Ward, Hughes creek placer manager, returns to Bitter Root mines after city visit.
The Missoula Lumber company announces the new Darby mill is complete and will start sawing in a day or two. It has a 40,000 feet daily capacity and will employ about 30 men. A spur from the Northern Pacific main line connects to the mill for local processing and shipment.
Chicago report cites unsanitary conditions in several independent packing establishments after inspections at the union stock yards. Chief Sanitary Inspector P. L. Hendrick submitted the findings to Health Commissioner J. H. Whelan today.
Chicago council approves ordinance that after July 31 prohibits opening new saloons while current licenses remain in force. New licenses may be issued only when city population grows enough to grant one license per 500 residents, a change with little opposition.
In St Petersburg on June 25 reports say authorities fear political agitation in the army will spread peasant discontent. The peasants' league plans an agrarian strike, a convention was banned, and troops' morale rumors swirl as the government seeks to halt organized meetings and curtail peasant influence.
In Dillonvale Ohio six Black cooks employed by United States Coal Co were escorted by guards when fired upon at a ravine near Bradley mine. About a hundred shots were exchanged. The attack allegedly came from strikers formerly at Bradley. One guard was seriously wounded and his wife was shot in the shoulder.
A Tokio dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports the Japanese admiralty answered Admiral Togo's invitation to attend the Jamestown exposition. It says sending a fleet abroad would be expensive, but if next year's diet votes funds, a fleet will be dispatched per the United States' wish.
Special dispatch reports John H. Duffy killed at the Eclipse Argo mine Saturday night. A car struck timber lagging, causing a fall that buried him two feet and suffocated him. Miners found him after 15 minutes. inquest returns verdict of death by being stunned and suffocation from earth fall. Body shipped to Butte for burial.
Authorities announce that tickets will cover the return trip to prevent riders from making multiple trips and reduce transit accidents. The measure aims to streamline travel and enhance safety for passengers.
Edgar Dayton found three men in his South Ohio Street barn late last night. Police held the trio for questioning. names given were Robert Chadwick, James Green and William Collingwood. They claim to be travelers from Washington and Illinois seeking shelter. charges of vagrancy to be heard before Judge Warren.
A young man calling himself by forged signatures on checks drawn on State Savings First National and Clark's banks passed the bills at the Atlantic saloon Tono pah saloon and Finlen hotel in Butte. The con artist, about 22, wore brown clothing and a brown soft hat. Police hold his address and anticipate an arrest soon.
A flood of visitors and residents pass through Butte cites D McDonald from Missoula and Frank T Ford of Basin staying at the Finlen. J B Clayborg from Helena. Mrs G Brein from Missoula. C H Alexander from the capital. Mrs L R Paddock from Whitehall. Colin McIntosh from Helena. Mrs Agnes Leaf from Livingston. L S Bacharach from Anaconda. W C Rennick among Billings boosters. Mr and Mrs William Dowlan from Helena. A J Loeb from Helena. William J Guthrie back from Spokane. A Smith of Dillon assessing the horse market. William J McDougal prospecting Silver Star. G F Sloan H L Burdick C C B Hurd from Helena. Joe Smith of the Madisonian headed home seekers for Crow reservation. Mrs Buskett visiting. note on Norway nitrogen extraction revolution and water fuel future.
In Butte families anticipate a big Thursday picnic at Columbia gardens for children day. All the little ones ride free on street cars, with favorable weather expected. The park prepares to welcome youngsters with open grounds, extensive attractions, and careful supervision.
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