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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office of the Standard is at 110 West Main Street, Missoula. Telephone number provided with advertising rates available on request.
The description highlights a display of feminine footwear designed to attract attention and allure. The wording suggests a showroom or catalog emphasis on style and allure without detailing specific brands or prices.
In Missoula on March 21 Minor Berry responds to Clinton Dotron’s petition and denies any motive beyond vengeance for his role in securing James McArthur’s conviction. Berry states McArthur’s bad character and recounts movements from 1860s fall to Bozeman, Deer Lodge prison, and Bitter Root valley, asserting the accusation is malice and revenge.
The Missoula Elka committee nears completion for the Saturday night gathering. They expect many visitors from outside the city and plan to feed all, including last year's guests. Grass is mowed, fawns can browse, straw beds prepared, water taps arranged for plentiful drinks, and lawns for initiation increasing with over 75 applications received. Daily’s advertises Lent fish and meats.
In Missoula on March 21 tension arose between aldermen and the contractor over a rear building for A M Stevens Co. The addition grew large with corrugated iron planned for roof and sides, but authorities now expect brick veneer on the sides. It is also said Bonner will use the wall adjacent to the warehouse as part of his new corner building.
The remains of John Burna a railroad man who died recently were buried in Missoula cemetery after no word from relatives arrived. J G Longfield killed in Northern Pacific yards may also be buried here with plans to ship his body East abandoned for now.
Missoula March 21. A. F. Williams, an Helena veteran, returns after testifying in a major water case. He was familiar with the local dispute and provided valuable testimony for his side.
The erection contract for the Forbis flats in Flata Missoula has been let to Contractor Columbe for 6675 dollars. Work to begin soon. Architect Kennedy prepared plans for a four flat building with two on each floor and outside doors opening to a small hall.
A short note inviting visits to Missoula Nursery greenhouses or the city store. Mentions Higeins Avenue as a location cue.
The Northern Pacific finished a 6,500 foot spur at the end of the logging track near Hamilton. The line now connects at Charles and the lumber company expects trains to run there soon.
In Ravalti Missoula Judge Webster and attorneys Draffen Woody and Dixon left this afternoon for Hamilton where the judge will hold his regular monthly session. The report notes a court agenda and upcoming legal proceedings in the Hamilton area.
Ravalli district court will hear several demurrers and motions including a major effort to advance the county water suit. Meals will be served hot at the European during the session.
Aloise Karcher aged 55 was declared insane by a Missoula commission after a city complaint. He wandered, claimed he saw a man shoot thousand dollar bills through a shotgun, and refused jail release for 36 hours. His illness is linked to hunger and exposure and he will be sent to the Springs.
Missoula churches list Sunday services across multiple denominations including Methodist Congregational Presbyterian Baptist Episcopal Scandinavian German Lutheran and Christian Science. Palm Sunday music solos by Miss Harding Bodie and Catlin are noted along with sermon topics such as Reality The Education of Sons of God Life's Wounds and Lenten offerings.
Hamilton March 20. The big sawmills and lumbering plant of the Anaconda Copper Mining company here will start up by April first or sooner. Rail laying on log ging spurs was completed after a freight strike delay. Noon mills across the river also to start April 1. Marshal Kramer plans West trip after successor chosen. James Hayes and Blanche Jarvis wed, leaving for a brief trip. Hamilton schools reopen, smallpox cases halted, Mrs Donovan returns from Missoula. Rod and Gun club to meet next Friday at city hall with grounds ready for season.
Misoula on March 21 report that St George lodge held a smoker with many invited friends. The evening featured a delightful program including music and recitations.
Fred C Stoddard traveled from Stevensville to Missoula to assist his elderly mother Mrs. Stoddard, who has been ill for some time and remains in doubtful condition after an extended illness.
Sheriff Prescott and a companion transported the two children of William Jordon to the Orphans' Home in Missoula on March 21. Jordon has no current residence or business to support them, and authorities prevailed on him to place the children there for care.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Marshall on North Second Street in Missoula is quarantined for two or three days due to scarlet fever. Two children are ill.
Hamilton residents rally to promote the Hamilton-Mineral hill-Shoup route to Thunder Mountain mining district. They cite shorter distance from Hamilton, better wagon road, and mineral country along the last 100 miles. Local leaders push operations, fund pledged by Indian Creek mine managers, and Northern Pacific interest to back the path.
In Missoula on March 21 the land office rendered several decisions. Dunbar prevailed against Hireacock and Jenkins in Beaverhead County, with contests over survey lines and land filings. Wenandy gains a right to file after Dunbar’s winning decision reconfigured eligibility. J M Evans reported a federal affirmation on Nine Mile timber land and appealed Hyde’s key selection cancellation. Wymer E Caple filed a Bitter Root pre-emption declaratory statement.
Missoula on March 21 notes a slight improvement in the condition of Doctor G as officials provide a brief health update.
Report states he is not as sick as yesterday and will stay with the doctor at the Lolo ranch rather than Lewiston. The physician remains on site and recovery is expected to be similar at the higher altitude/remote location.
Missoula reports a busy Navy enlistment day with several men admitted, including three apprentices. Many examined passed. some required parental consent. Recruits will be shipped to San Francisco Sunday morning. officers plan to stay through Saturday due to high turnout.
MISSOULA NOTES. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Sly of the east side, a son. J. O. Hannaty was in the city this week from his mill at De Smet, Napoleon Lacasse will move his shop to his new building on Monday. Morris Schlossberg of the Kee Hive store has returned from an extensive eastern visit. William Dyson, the real estate agent, has sold T. KE. Evans lots on the south side to Bridget A. Graham. George Smading, who was injured in a wreck some weeks ago, is improving very rapidly and will soon be able to be taken to his home.
Copenhagen reports the fate of the Danish West Indies treaty rests on Premier and foreign minister Denitzer. Opponents push for rejection while a opposition caucus seeks all negotiation correspondence delaying settlement until after Easter. A blue book will carry latest island reports. locals speculate on franchise and wages for enslaved peoples.
Bradstreet's notes spring business activity remains strong across leading eastern western and Pacific markets despite a winter storm. Wheat and corn trade face fluctuations from forecasts of more rain while export orders boost prices. building activity rises and coal and iron markets show steady or improving conditions. Bankruptcies at home and in Canada compare with prior weeks.
If you expect a good harvest, plant good seeds offered by Sterling Timothy and clover varieties. Northrup, King & Co. futures package of flower and garden seeds available at reach. We pay freight on all orders and mail orders receive careful attention.
Washington correspondence notes nightly possum hunts on the White House grounds during the week. Policeman Sweet captured a large possum in the president's conservatory, drawing puzzled remarks from Uncle Jerry Smith the White House janitor. Attempts to repeat the capture have failed as possums roam near the Washington Monument and floodwaters force animals from nearby trees.
Harry J Anderson described as a notorious postoffice robber and safe cracker was brought to Allegheny jail from Johnstown after a midnight arrest by Postoffice Inspector Oldfield and a posse. He was found in his cousin’s house with two revolvers and will be taken to Columbus Ohio to face charges in multiple cases including Ashville Grove City Westerville Roseville Canal Winchester Junction City and Centerbury.
The budget committee of the chamber of deputies adopted a proposed credit of 60 000 francs for France for the St Louis exposition. The funds will be used only for the fine arts and state manufacturers exhibit.
The Democratic party of Missoula Montana calls a city convention at the courthouse on March 31 1902 at 8 PM to nominate police magistrate city treasurer and one alderman from each ward for the April 7 election. Delegates total 43 with ward apportionment and primaries March 29 at listed locations.
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