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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1901
Page
21
County Attorney Hall says he will prosecute any presented moral violations but notes he is not a detective and cannot seek out offences. He urges anyone with complaints and evidence to come forward, while promoters press for action to curb local immorality.
Missoula report from March 2 describes ice jams at bridges 87 and 120 that damaged piers and halted all eastbound trains. Workers repaired one bridge allowing limited transfer of passengers and mail while a second bridge remained unusable, with temperatures dropping to curb water flow.
The Gem Concert Hall in Missoula presents the Clarke sisters acrobats Lucian a vocal star and the Sweres Daniels Stafford and Rudd quartet in plantation melodies and instrumental music. The show runs for another week with packed houses and a clean wholesome bill praised by manager Pierce and his lieutenant Davenport.
A lady reports her purse missing between Rankin hotel and Daly's market. She asks the finder to leave it at the Standard office and claims a reward. The notice invites readers to call the Standard office to learn about annual subscription premiums offered by the newspaper.
Missoula reports the arrival of Dr. H Gwin formerly of Stevensville, who has just returned from Seattle after a two month absence. He expresses great pleasure with Missoula and intends to open an office here and likely establish a building project.
A large Epworth League gathering at the Methodist church reports a healthy organization. Six new members are admitted, boosting Missoula’s league membership to one of the largest in the state.
The one month old baby of Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson of Bonner died this morning after a short illness. The remains will be taken to the Missoula Scandinavian church for funeral services. The Missoula Hod and Gun club will open their season with a big shoot on the South Side grounds tomorrow, featuring 25 blue rocks in the first event and expected participation from many members.
John McDonald, a section boss for the Northern Pacific near Bonita, rode a hand car toward trouble on the road near Hell Gate river when an exciting encounter with a lynx occurred this morning near the bridge.
A hand car crew of four, including the leader, nearly crashed when a lynx beneath a trestle leaped up. The animal’s head and two feet wedged through the ties as the car struck, tearing off its nose and severing the toes of both hind feet. The men narrowly escaped injury.
The March session of the district court in Missoula was short. Judge approves attorneys for Cobban. Wills of Joseph Murphy of Carlton and Mrs. Bohan probated with estates valued at 3500 and 750 respectively. Appraisers named for both counties. Public Administrator Nesmith and Schrage named administrators. Court adjourns to Monday at 10 for jury trials. jurors largely secured.
In Missoula on March 2 at the hotel bridal parlor at noon Charles M. Craig and Miss Lillian G. Gavin both of Bitter Root valley will be married by Rev. George Stewart. William Gavin, brother of the bride, and Miss Fay Gavin will attend. The couple will travel to Hamilton then to a ranch near Sulu. The groom is a prosperous cattleman.
In Missoula on March 2 a break in attempt at the Japanese quarters triggered a mistaken firefight among residents. No one was hurt as both sides fired during the confusion. Missoula Drug Co. supplies are urged for orders.
Three prospectors from Kendall’s camp at Bonita entered a cave they discovered while waiting for settled weather. They found a bear sleeping near the entrance and exited in a minute with only pocket knives, choosing not to disturb the animal.
Frank Morrill, claiming Nine-Mile origin but thought to have arrived from the East, is in the county jail awaiting trial on a nameless charge. The complainant witness is a young man named McGrath from Butte.
Decision reserved as Judge Hayes heard Fred C Crain seek $30 from Frank Nelson of Potomac for treatment his wife received from Dr Crain. The note was made out in the wife name and turned over to Fred Crain. Defense contends the doctor was to treat.
Free mail offer from the State Medical Institute promises free trial packages to any man writing for relief from various forms of men’s weakness. Home treatment aims to aid premature loss of strength memory back pain and related issues, with discreet delivery from the Elektron building in Fort Wayne Indiana.
Mrs Nelson’s hospitalization spans from entry to discharge at home. The first doctor left the state before recovery, a second physician was hired, claimed for another disease. Dr Crain testified she was well when he left East and advised seeking another physician if needed. A lost receipt was referenced by the defense. The case filled the afternoon. a verdict is pending.
Missoula notes report J M Evans planning a build on South Missoula lot in weeks ahead. Mrs John Cunningham and Blanche Simpson recoveries noted, Frank Stinger leaves Sisters Hospital after blood poisoning. Judge Hayes postpones Sellers vs Morrison decision until Monday. Kendall reports rich copper ore near Bonita. Reverend J H McJunkin misses Anaconda Presbyterian sermon due to NP washout.
Missoula March 2 funeral for Alex Perrault held today at Frenchtown and attended by many friends from western Montana. Mass was celebrated by Father Ques nell.
Harvard geologist Professor N S Shaler told 600 students at Sanders Theatre that if gold falls in value a new standard, likely silver, could take its place. He predicts a vast 20th century influx of gold via new mining methods, potentially quintupling supply and shaping a global economy toward a golden age.
Weather fine and tracks fast in San Francisco and New Orleans. Multiple races with winners: Norah, El Tosio, Moringa, The Benedict, Corrigan, Meehanus, Syncopated Sandy, Mr. Charlie, Dick Furber, Intrusive, Petit Maitre, Kiss Quick, Maele Marie among others. times range from 1:01 to 3:27 across seven and six furlong events.
In San Francisco on March 2 Joe Frey rode to victory on the Farallon stakes feature race at Tanforan, delivering a commanding win.
Tod Sloan reports the Schorr colt, a favorite, takes command in the stretch to win the $2,400 California Derby eligible race from Articulate with Canmore third. Races span five and a half furlongs to two miles with winners including Raveling Owensboro Poysig Joe Frey Barrack Volcker and a Napoleon death mask found in Plainfield New Jersey ash heap.
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