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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
12
The Western Montana office of the Standard is at 110 West Main Street Missoula. Telephone 118. Advertising rates furnished on application.
In Missoula on June 26 the general land office reversed an earlier ruling, declaring Bitter Root valley lands are not public lands and may be acquired only under special valley laws. The decision ends timber and stone entries, affecting about 200 locators and aligning with local attorney views. The Porter timber and stone entry is ruled illegal.
Testimony filled the hearing day as Hollensteiner is represented by J M Dixon with Kimball aided by J M Evans and Robert Fisher. The Globe advertises 25 percent off all summer white goods and ladies shirts for Monday to Wednesday and special sales on petticoats and skirts with deep markdowns through Saturday.
In Missoula on Higgins avenue last night Sam Dinsmore scared a horse in a buggy causing it to rear plunge and upset the vehicle. Local tales say even neighbors who doubted his hoodoo aura now concede the frightful effect.
McBride's advertises screen doors in red white and blue colors for sale. Expert bicycle repairs available from Bishop and Kern.
On June 26 contracts were signed for two residences. Morris Schlossberg hired Contractor Walker for a $5,000 cedar street corner house set to start immediately. Harker will have a South Fourth Street home built by Walker, expected ready for tenants by fall.
Sheriff Mealf returned from Butte and headed to Philipsburg on business. M L Hafner of Granite is in Garnet and ill. Mrs Hafner joined him from Granite to stay a day or two. Daniel McDonald traveled from Garnet via Butte to his home. Mrs J C Starley moved from Philipsburg to Butte. Standard offers yearlong subscription premiums.
A large crowd from Butte and Anaconda rode a light Missoula special from Garrison, arriving ahead of the regular westbound. The couch and caboose train was crowded with standing room. Travelers expressed thanks to the railroad company and praised Chief Dispatcher Reid despite plans for a floral wreath being discouraged.
Missoula on June 26 Francis L Pilcher underwent amputation of his right hand at Parsons hospital after a cancerous condition. The operation removed the hand midway between the wrist and elbow due to the persistent ailment.
A Missoula commission including County Commissioner Tietjen and Drs Minshall and Rockman examined John Bryan to judge his mental state. They ruled he is drink-influenced, erratic lately, and friends feared self harm. He appeared rational this afternoon and doctors ordered a few days in the county jail for cure. Dr Gwinn, a resident eye specialist, escorted him to sheriff custody.
Hadley Morrison of Bonita and his brother undertake a major ditch project in Granite county. When finished, the eight foot wide, fifteen mile long irrigation ditch will supply Flint creek water to about 2,000 acres near Drugsmond, with four miles already completed.
On Thursday evening the Ladies Auxiliary of the Bennet Lodge F group will hold a social at Mrs Sterne's residence, 309 Munroe street, inviting members to attend the event hosted by and at the home of Mrs Sterne.
Theodore Demers attacked his sisters Mrs. William Longley and Mrs. Andy Merrick on Higgins Avenue claiming they dug up his brother's grave and cut trees. Merrick was injured on the cheek, Longley frightened. Demers was jailed then released on bonds after denial of the charge.
Missoula June 46 County Attorney Hall weighs a case of a girl wife no more than 16 who is about to become a mother and left destitute after her husband Joe Martingale deserted her. Her mental deficiency and illness leave her unable to care for herself while her mother pleads for aid. The husband disappeared after cashing his monthly check and took valuables including a $10 grocery coupon book, now negotiated. To avoid public charity, Hall arranges care with charitable women and the girl will receive support from them. See New line of wallpaper. Rhodes Misoula Drug Co.
In Missoula on June 26 N S Littl and Miss Mabel Grant married at the bride’s home with Rev Walter Hayes officiating. The couple will spend a fortnight on the coast before settling on the south side and are warmly regarded by many friends. Also advertised: for sale a new five room house in a good location via the standard office.
Missoula on June 26 reports the school board organized with John Pulliam named president and John L. Sloane as vice president. Major Duncan remains clerk as the board handles routine business.
In Missoula the United States land office heard testimony in the contest between Byron J. Kimball and August Hollensteiner over a north Lolo creek tract. Kimball claims under a homestead entry while Hollensteiner relies on timber and stone entry. Numerous witnesses testified.
Missoula county's school fund grows to 895.56 dollars after state adjustments for census figures. County Treasurer Higgins received the funds from the state treasurer, ending the dispute. Separate note mentions a potential Prang drawing teacher and the Missoula county institute set for September 16 to 19. Mrs Adams relocates dressmaking parlors near the Union Opera House.
In Missoula the county clerk and recorder’s office records a notice of pendency of action in the United States case against Senator William A. Clark, now in the circuit.
The government files action to set aside timber land patents in this county alleged to be secured by fraud. The suit names Mr Clark as holder and cites Dungan, a dentist, and the First National Bank building as related parties. Prize beef at Union Market.
Missoula notes show residents and visitors including Mrs L S S Jones Ronan J J McGettigan Butte registered Florence Arthur Larrivie and Shull Philipsburg visitors George Keep returned from wedding trip in Salt Lake. Fireworks shipment for Fourth arrival moose mention. Train delays Eastern Montana and local sports talks. Several townspeople visit Missoula and plan ventures with local officials and clubs.
In Missoula on June 24 the unidentified remains recovered from Clark's Fork near Plains are thought to be Civil Engineer Relf who disappeared after drowning near a sinkhole last year.
General Gomez and his son Urbano, accompanied by the governor general's private secretary, departed via Tampa for New York. Few people at the wharf bid them farewell as secrecy surrounded the trip.
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