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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office of the standhard located at 110 West Main Street Missoula. Telephone number 11 percent. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Grand time promised in Missoula with heavy inquiries to Secretary Mulrony. Plans for July 4 and 5 include a parade, exercises with M. M. Joyce as orator, a rock drilling contest, and ample accommodations. The university city parks and orchards will be at their best, ensuring visitors a pleasant stay and strong attendance.
Missoula June 26 There are more water suits in Missoula and Ravalli counties than elsewhere An old case from 1897 resurfaces to cite Hezekiah Van Dorn for contempt for diverting water from Miller creek Judges Webster is presiding Plaintiffs John Maloney and Henry Buckhouse claim Van Dorn seized about 600 inches of flow through dams and ditches with the water later disappearing into the ground.
Missoula County Assessor Massey is nearing completion of the assessment books with completion expected by July 12 or 13. The county, fourth in the state, faces a near one and a half million dollar increase in the total assessment this year, reflecting rises for large corporations and small property holders. Massey has personally handled much of the work, reducing county costs by reassessing properties and chattels handled by prior assessors. Five cent wine. Thibodeau & Lee.
Missoula residents report Mr. and Mrs. F. E. L. Bonner, recently ill at their villa in South Missoula, are improving. Mrs. Bonner is up and about the home, while Mr. Bonner plans to be out again by week’s end.
A young man, unnamed, was brought from Lothrop to Missoula and admitted to the poor farm by Chairman Bonner. He suffers rheumatism and cannot support himself.
Split bamboo rods one dollar. McBride's. Visiting Their Son, Missoula, June 26. Among the visitors in the city this evening are Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gleason of Helena. Mr. Gleason is an early settler of Prickly Pear valley below Helena, visiting their son County Commissioner W. Io. Gleason of Ravalli county, who resides at Florence. They will re-
The article notes the elder Gleason may purchase a ranch in Ravalli county and settle there, while a Missoula property on Main and Madison is advertised for sale. The 99 by 100 foot lot includes a six room modern dwelling with well improved grounds, with Wolf & Ryman handling the inquiry.
Charles H. Dinsmore reports superb season in the Bitter Root valley with crops towering over typical yields. Field peas reach three feet, blue grass four and a half feet, red clover three and a half feet as observers marvel at the harvest prospects. A Kentucky visitor says he never saw such growth.
Cascade county Sheriff freed two of the Talley brothers in Missoula after the Cascade county attorney dropped the assault and theft charges. The youngest Johanas Tatley remained jailed on a criminal assault allegation involving a relative's daughter, with return to Tron Mountain expected. The trio had been arrested at Tron Mountain while working at a sawmill and had traveled from Great Falls with hopes of carrying money stolen or fled.
In Justice Hayes' court, Robert Buckley, a skilled stone mason, was fined ten dollars and costs after admitting guilt to striking a Chinaman in a Front Street saloon. He had initially pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial, but changed to a guilty plea when the venire issue appeared unclear.
A brief notice inviting visitors to tour the Missoula Nursery greenhouses and the city store on Higgins Avenue with the option to call for details.
George M. Walker sues George Derosier and wife over cattle sales. Walker’s reply, filed by attorney W L Murphy, counters the defense. Sisters of Charity Duncan McDonald and David Dowd claim ownership and recovered most cattle. Walker retains some. Trial soon to reveal the facts.
Documents show A E Reeves transferring an undivided half of the Boston lode mining claim to A C Thompson for 100. Industrial Trust trustee to Robert Moore transfers lot 11 block 28 Higgins McCormick addition for 1. Frank D Hayes of Superior to William Penne for an undivided quarter interest in the Cement placer mining claim near Superior for 1.
Missoula June 26 Drs Westbrook and Wilson of the University of Minnesota who are studying the fever cases in the valley came from Stevensville this morning with Dr Buckley Their new patient Daniel Williams is progressing and doctors are unsure if his case is serious but believe he will recover.
Labor men eagerly await arrival of expected speakers as anticipation builds for the event. The article notes organized preparations and the chance to hear notable figures address the crowd.
Missoula labor circles await a series of speaker visits over the next two months with Eugene Debs scheduled to speak July 8 at the Union Opera House. Debs returns to Missoula after a prior crowded lecture. Also planned are John Chase in August and Father McGrady in July with possible open air arrangements if indoor venues fill.
Missoula June 26 Lieutenant Governor Higgins and County Attorney Charles H Hall will leave for the coast to recuperate. Both are ill with malaria fever and internal trouble respectively. Patterson takes over the county attorney’s work during Hall’s absence.
M J Goode of the Northern Pacific bridge and building department reports from Clark's Fork that high water delayed steel bridge work but piers withstood floods. The camp area harbors many mosquitoes, making life difficult for workers though the site offers good fishing for enthusiasts.
A 12 year veteran miner in Butte headed to the Coeur d'Alene district then to Selish before stopping. This morning he filled his pockets with rocks and by walking along the track threw them aside, jumped onto a moving train, and stood before the cars. The sheriff is expected to arrive during the night with the man.
Frenchtown on St John day lists athletic events and winners. races include half mile trot Charlee Bouchard and H Bouchard. 400 yard dash William Walker Kitten. cayuse H Paulin Robin. one mile bicycle Charles Clemons David Touchette. old man EB Truhan. fat man A Seavee. men’s John Pope. boys Alfred Marion. bicycle five miles C Clemons. girls Florence Godard Yvonne Hamel. Delia Roniller May Dragon Zehing Roniller Louise Bouchard. Mrs J E Cyr Mrs Z Theriiault. cakewalk Miss Spooner and Mr Schunders.
Mrs. W. A. Hale returned from a visit to Ellesburg. W. E. Walker visited Corvallis in Missoula on Thursday. J. O. Read went to his Riverside ranch for a short visit. G. W. Houghton, recently in Missoula, has returned to Helena. James Cowan of Ravalli county, residing in Corvallis, visited Missoula today.
Florence Laundry club members vote to rename as Garden City. Suits ordered and the team plans to play strong ball. A game is scheduled for next Sunday on South Missoula grounds against Missoula Mercantile. Two weeks later Garden City faces Hamilton in Missoula.
Missoula reports rapid improvements around the new station as a large crew plants trees on both sides. East and west lawns are being landscaped with a fence to keep cattle and horses off the grounds, while dirt is hauled and the area leveled for a neat appearance.
City workers day flashing sewers on Higgins avenue to relieve summer troubles from blocked side street drains. Pine street sewer repairs required digging up parts of the street to restore flow and access.
The goddess of liberty contest results show Miss Mamie Osborne leading with 200 votes and Miss Mansell close behind with 147. Other totals were Hattie Reid 10, Gwendolyne Odell 10, and Eva Coban 5.
Mrs J E Rickards, her brother Wyman Ellis, and her son Carl Rickards passed through Missoula this afternoon for a summer camp on the reservation. Mrs Rickards will stay all summer while Mr Ellis returns after a short time. The camp, started last summer by the ex governor, is described as one of the prettiest spots on the reserve. He will join later for time with family.
On and after July 1 192, prices are set for meals with single meals 35 cents and up, meal tickets six dollars, table board per month twenty two dollars and up. Listings include Stoned MIX BROS European hotel James Osborne Kennedy hotel Potts Read Rankin Piface Missoula A W Woodworth Banquet restaurant S Lynch Boston restaurant.
The Missoula rumor of a large hotel at Spruce Street and Higgins Avenue lacks foundation. Business leaders linked to the speculation were seen but they deny the reports. The rumor resurfaced after breaking yesterday and today.
From Missoula June 2 FE DC Mulroney of Joyce and Mulroney returned from Lathrop where he represented Mrs MelIntyre in a civil case against Mr Biddle to recover a sum due on a board bill. The suit resulted in a judgment for the plaintiff.
Brief fragment indicates organizers plan another gathering soon after a prior discussion. Details on date or venue are not provided in the readable text.
Missoula June 26 The Northern Pacific headquarters reports new timetable No 19A showing train running times between Hope and Spokane and on the Fort Sherman branch. No 1 leaves Hope at 5 10 a m No 3 7 56 p m No 5 11 15 p m. arrivals at Spokane 7 55 a m 10 20 p m 1 55 a m.
Finkelnburg, a promoter, reports Willson is in Chicago negotiating the system and expects to return by early August. A workforce is planned to begin and finish the street car project by the ordinance deadline in Missoula.
The eastbound passenger train due at 8:50 am Missoula was delayed several hours near Spokane and again on Evaro mountain due to a steel rails car problem. It passed Missoula at 1:30 pm.
The westbound passenger train arrives in Missoula at five in the afternoon after a delay caused by trouble on one vision. The last car, the El Frecha special, carried a distinguished party from Mexico and is likely bound for the coast on a visit.
Missoula reports W. J. Kennedy whose serious illness at his Stevensville ranch is improving. doctors expect a full recovery as appendicitis treatment shows positive progress.
Justice W J Knesshaw of the North Dakota supreme court visited Missoula this week with Mrs Knesshaw. They were among the distinguished visitors in the city and left for home tonight.
Two separate Republican state conventions met in Little Rock on June 24 amid factional disputes. One group nominated Charles D. Graves of Hot Springs for governor, denouncing what it called boss rule and Claytonism. The regular ticket named Harry H. Myers for governor and listed other statewide offices with dated nominees.
A resolution from Alderman Richard Lockey aims to cut city officer salaries including mayor from 1500 to 600 and chief of police from 1500 to 1380. The plan would channel the saved funds to street and public works labor. The motion to refer to a special committee was made but no committee named.
Missoula news reports Will P. Fisher will visit the area this week after taking up 160 acres across the river from Victor. He and several Golden Rule store associates will settle on the land and establish homesteads.
Charles Morton of Missoula has acquired a Chicago built delivery cart designed to his plans. The cart debuts July 4 in the local industrial parade.
In Missoula on June 26 a meeting of the Degree of Honor lodge occurred with officers installed. The event took place in the Odd Fellows hall and drew a strong attendance. The lodge meets twice monthly.
Alberti, an Italian resident at Castle Rock Washington, says two men described as convicts Tracy and Merrill halted at his house yesterday. They took two horses but surrendered them after he objected, leaving without further incident.
Joseph Boos, popular driver of the Butte fire department, has been visiting relatives in Missoula for several days. He is having a good time and the local boys are glad to entertain him as he plans to return to Butte shortly.
Meeting of union No. 204 in Missoula reelects officers for the term. President E Thurston. vice president Theodore Fischer. recording secretary George Bishop. financial secretary Robert Kelley. treasurer O Holt. trustees Seargeant Wentworth and Sanders.
Superintendent E L Blossom of the Montana Ore Purchasing company plans to buy a fast driving horse for use in Butte. He departed for Hamilton to inspect stock at Bitter Root farm and will select from several fine animals.
Helena June 26 Spokane gains new pitcher Pfeister from Columbus Ohio. The arrival marks a change in the staff as Pfeister joins the roster and is set to debut for the team.
Missoula reports Curtis Huller a resident of Iron Mountain was admitted to Merrick hospital last evening and will undergo an operation shortly.
D. D. Hull of Arlee was called to Missoula this evening due to his wife’s illness at Parsons' hospital.
Missoula June 26 Sheriff Prescott went to Selish to arrest a 40 year old man described as crazy who has been there for two days and claims menaces to the town.
Missoula report notes a daughter born June 26 at Merrick hospital to Mr and Mrs J H Wilson.
Trustees of the Grass Valley Ditch company met in Missoula at Mr. Deschamp's office to discuss extending the ditch and finishing unfinished work. Present members reportedly could not agree on any proposal.
Greensburg correspondence reports a clever thief operating at railroad stations from here to Scotsdale. Station Agent Gaffney at Alverton found the plan as a well dressed stranger pressed six ten dollar bills through a window grate with a stick laced with gummy substance. About $200 stolen. detectives pursue suspect.
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