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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1901
Page
12
The Standard's Western Montana office is in Missoula at 110 West Main Street. Telephone number 118. Advertising rates available on application.
Missoula reports Hon. F P Smith mayor of Wallace Idaho visiting for business and greetings. He praises last year's record mining output and predicts further growth. mentions new bank with Louis Odell joining, Wallace climate and Northwest mining prominence, and a spring election forthcoming. Also notes Lemley tailor advertisement at end.
Governor Toole signed the university bond bill to fund equipment and buildings at the University of Montana in Missoula. Local reaction included a student demonstration led by the university band and praise for Captain Hige Zins Senator Worden and Mr Dixon for their roles. J H T Ryman of Western Montana bank predicted strong bond demand, noting the land grant qualities and early success of the issue.
The piece recounts Beerbohm Tree's revival of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream in England and its impact. It notes 41 cast members including ballet and singers, the elaborate fairy wood production, and the striking final dawn effect praised as unmatched on American stages.
Miss Kate Shelly, county superintendent, apportioned Missoula county’s share of the school fund amid a pupil-count dispute. The state lists 2,775 pupils vs. 3,152 actual, leaving Missoula about 725 dollars short at 5,327.58. District by district figures are shown, with several entries and totals.
Special Dispatch reports Elizabeth Murphy, a University of Idaho student in special studies, left Moscow on Friday to teach in Missoula. Mrs. C. H. Edwards is in Lewiston. John L. Morrison, brother of Mrs. Edwards, was killed near Stuart by Daniel McGann in a line fence dispute. Rev. E. Crawford and his wife arrived in Pomeroy to assume pastor duties at the Christian church.
A testimonial praises Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for calming nerves boosting appetite and aiding sleep during pregnancy. The letter from I F Fricke claims his wife recovered well and their baby weighed nine and a half pounds at birth, now six months old at twenty two pounds. He offers to share the good effects and mentions the doctor’s medical adviser book available by mail.
Saturday afternoon the auxiliary of the BL. E. and friends hosted a birthday surprise for Mrs KE F Walling in Missoula. The event was warmly received and left pleasant remembrances. the Missoula Drug Company is urged as a leading local drug house.
Missoula reports the Empire theater will present Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream next Thursday. Louis James plays Bottom and Kathryn Kidder stars in the production praised for its grand staging by Meege Wagenhals and Kemper.
Missoula reports a skull and charred remains added to the coroner's collection from the Davis company car at Olive spur. Coroner Hayes opens an inquest as railway workers clear debris. witness Harry Adams disputes manager Davis about roles and fire details.
Frank M. Byam of Bozeman is appointed second vice president of the Epworth league of Montana to fill the vacancy from Lucy S. Bowers resignation. Byam is a prominent Bozeman attorney with prior leadership in Christian citizenship work and will oversee league tasks at the San Francisco Epworth convention in July.
Dr H D Thomason, once in Missoula three years ago, returned from Michigan to rejoin his unit in the Spanish American War era theaters. He served in Cuba and the Philippines, now on a furlough before heading back to the islands as a major surgeon. He was hosted by Dr Rockman during his visit. Woman cook wanted by Mis soula Brick and Cement company in Missoula Montana.
Missoula resident Miss Rockman, daughter of Dr. Rockman, reports in a letter from London that she has secured a sympathetic part in a play at the Empire theater produced by Mrs. Langtry. She is thrilled to work with Langtry and remain in London, planning to depart for Paris to fetch her wardrobe and inviting mail orders to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
Frank Hawkins underwent surgery at Parson's hospital to amputate his left arm near the shoulder. The injury occurred during a winter trapping trip in western Montana when his companion's gun discharged after a fall, resulting in the loss of Hawkins's arm.
Missoula report says burglars entered the Crouch home south of the city while the family was away on Saturday. A shotgun was taken and nothing else disturbed. Authorities suspect local youths may be involved. no trace of the intruders or the gun has been found.
Justice W. A. Houtehens recently returned from Mant notes Missoula area shares similar weather. Winter mild with heavy rain and snow making mud deep. He left his father and brother in excellent health.
Health Officer Walling has secured all members of the Yes family in Missoula under quarantine after smallpox appeared today. Authorities report all members are confined and under observation.
In Missoula district court on March 18 the opera house case faced a demurrer and motion to amend the answer. An O Rourke versus Ben Hillett demurrer was filed. A petition to probate the Archie Marand will will be heard March 30. A Conlon Maclay water rights panel of three will view the ditch at Lolo Schoolhouse April 5 and report. Haggerty versus Joan A Francis seeks to set aside a deed with argument Thursday at 10 a.m.
Missoula reports show the land office answering about 40 inquiries on a timber claim rainshock. A patent issued to Land Owner Consolidated Mining for Landowner and Sunday Morning claims faced a protest from L. J. Warner et al claiming insufficient work in 1900. The patent and protest move to the general land office for approval as Register Hearshey presides over a contest involving Eugene Preston and John Wilson, with declaratory statements by William Hood and Fred Beauleau and a pre-emption filing by Henry H. Dureton near Florence.
March 18 Ravalli county ends money gambling as nickel in the slot machines lose their payoffs after Sheriff Watts intervened. Saloon operators agreed to remove the devices and halt poker games, ending gambling in Hamilton and across the county.
Mrs W T Adair wife of the county coroner and longtime resident collapsed on North Second street this morning after breakfast. Though recently steadier, she experienced a rapid decline and died after calling to her daughter Minnie to catch her before slipping into unconsciousness.
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