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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1901
Page
12
Missoula celebrates legislative passage authorizing additional bonds against university lands to fund new buildings and dormitory for women. Hon. Joe M Dixon aided the bill, while President Craig and local supporters praise the move for continued growth and expanded university facilities.
Call at the Standard office to learn about the year's subscription premiums. They are said to outshine all others and offer superior value.
In Missoula district court, the Childers criminal assault case went to a noon jury and remained out. Antoine Demers, charged with first degree assault over a Plains gun struggle, was found guilty of third degree assault with punishment left to the court. Wolf Manheim’s case on receiving stolen goods is set to proceed tomorrow.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Christian church will hold an exchange sale Saturday afternoon in the grocery department of the M. M. Company store.
William Biles of the Northern Pacific Express company is celebrating the birth of a son who weighed 11 pounds 4 ounces at birth. The family receives hearty congratulations from friends as Biles anticipates using this new model for photography and display.
From Hot Springs Arkansas Colonel McGowan sends to the Standard a collection of literature and souvenirs. A prize fight memento is among the trophies and friends believe he bet at home and abroad. Mrs. McGowan's health is improving and the southern trip should aid her recovery.
Two title changes in Missoula noted: George Webster bought the Sterling residence on East Front Street and plans to move in after renovations. Dr. B W Minehall purchased the Tyler B Thompson residence on East Cedar Street and will occupy it around April 1.
Missoula March 7 The county commissioners reviewed the treasurer’s report then heard a citizens committee request the construction of the promised bridge across the Missoula River at the mouth of the Rattlesnake. They took the matter under advisement and will state their position in a day or two.
The quoted source states that Mr Murray will supply the sinews of war needed to properly equip and organize the club, enabling the purchasing board to act effectively.
MisSOOLA notes list residents visiting from Victor Hamilton and Butte. Entries cover land filings near Lolo, home trades, burials in Victor Helena and Bonner, a Nine Mile dam log drive nearing completion, and railway activity with 600 cars moved. A special train carries 500 enlisted men to the Philippines.
J A Orchard state commander for the Knights of Maccabees Spokane will lecture under Garden City tent at the Empire theater on Monday March 11. He will speak on Fraternalism with Mandolin club providing music. noted as a remarkably eloquent speaker and an able production.
March 7 in Missoula the departure of H. C. Burton for Spokane is noted as a loss for locals who knew him as the Northern Pacific Express company’s Missoula local representative. He will take a larger Spokane office in charge, a congratulatory step for his career.
The Missoula Drug Company is described as the leading drug house in western Montana, marking its dominance in the regional pharmaceutical trade. The brief notes its prominence among local pharmacies and medical suppliers in the area.
A round up in Missoula on March 7 led by Officer Larson and Officer McGregor found seven men in custody overnight and this morning. The officers reported locating the group during a city sweep aimed at public safety.
This morning Justice Hayes arraigned the group, with Theo Griggs Oliver Stevens H S Lee and John Schwabe allowed to continue their journey west. J T Morris Thomas Mullan and H M Pierce pleaded not guilty and will face trial later.
Missoula March 7 The Doll Lancaster wedding last night at Odd Fellows hall drew a large guest list showing the couple’s popularity. The bride wore the gown her mother wore 25 years ago. Gifts from Woodmen of the World and Women of Woodcraft included a sideboard for the chief officer and a china dinner set with table linen for the couple.
The Missoula renewal effort to build a new bridge across the Missoula river near the Rattlesnake mouth advances toward success. Backers say city and county cost will be small as private subscriptions fund most of the expense. The plan gains support from those who have studied it and is expected to be carried out this year.
Having settled with creditors to realize money the tailor Lemley offers special bargains in suits and pants for the next sixty days.
Missoula reports a police court opium case with two men arrested in a hop joint. Both pleaded not guilty and will stand trial tomorrow before Judge Hayes.
The Missoula club board of governors and its house committee report no events yet for inauguration but labor hard to establish the organization. They hope quarters ready by mid April and note good member interest and rising subscriptions led by Treasurer Murray who has just begun sending notices.
Ravalli county commissioners audit bills and approve a $30 contract with Art Metal Construction of Jamestown NY for steel run furniture for vaults. Local notes include name changes at Appolonio Watters & Co and various moves, sales, and visits involving Anaconda Copper Mining Co, Mrs Mary Gleim, J S Dougherty, Rev George Stewart, and other Hamilton residents.
Richard B Powers age about 41, a native of Missouri who moved to Stevensville in 1880s, was mourned in a Baptist church service led by Rev. W. K. Rickman. Fellows order members and I. O. G. T. lodge honored him. described as genial, diligent and devout in faith. His father Rev Milford Powers is noted.
Corvallis relatives and neighbors are named in condolences for Richard Powers and Mrs. M. Flowers. Local officials, new hires, and social events fill the week with illnesses, arrivals, and church notices. Funeral services for Mrs. T. W. Flowers are planned at the M E church South in Stevensville.
Weather fine in New Orleans as six races run with quick times. McGrathiana Prince leads the mile selling race ahead of Bert Davis and Hija. Animosity takes six furlongs with Cogswell second and Belle of Elgin third. Governor Boyd wins the mile and a sixteenth selling race with Juanetta and Phidias rounding out the top trio. Sir Florian captures seven furlongs handicap with Andes and Sackatuck following. All's Well wins the mile selling heat with Jack Adie and Mitt Boykin behind. Goebel takes six and a half furlongs selling with The Burlington Route and Eight Bells in pursuit.
Long priced runners headline Tanforan results with Dangerous Maid at 15 to 1 winning the handicap and For mero at 10 to 1 taking the handicap. Dr. Cave at 7 to 1 wins the closing event by a head over Catastrophe as Formero controls the pace to finish ahead. Strong wind limited fast times with six races listed and full times noted.
Weather time in Oakland shows a fast track with six races. Pat Morrissey wins the first mile selling race with Don Luis second and Flora Bird third in 1 4 245. Jingle Jingle takes the five and a half furlongs with Frout second and Bt Rica third in 1 08. Water Scratch wins the two year olds three and a half furlongs in 0 41 4. El Mido wins the mile and 7 yards with Pike second and Varda third in 1 46 percent. Mike Strausas captures the seven furlongs with Dr Murka second and Young Morello third in 1 29. Saint Wood wins the six furlongs with Dollie Wiethoff second and Loving Cup third in 1 14.
London March 7 The Racing Calendar reports King Edward has leased the Derby winner Diamond Jubilee and 12 other horses including 2000 guineas Newmarket Eclipse and Saint Leger stakes entries to the Duke of Devonshire.
In Washington on March 7 a complimentary dinner was held at the Shoreham for ex Senators Carter Shoup and Thurston whose terms expired. About 30 covers were laid and the event drew senators representatives and newspaper men who have been intimate friends of the trio.
March 17 reporting that the first provisional squadron of cavalry being organized at the Presidio San Francisco has been assigned as the first squadron of the 16th United States Cavalry and ordered to prepare for early service in the Philippine archipelago.
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