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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1902
Page
10
The ad markets silk fabrics ribbons trimmings and gloves with a Paris pattern hat collection including Du Barrv Toreador Santos Dumont and Mary Tudor models. It boasts new footwear and ready-to-wear lines for ladies, with a special opening planned and an upcoming announcement.
Missoula reports 23 young men and boys signed with the U S navy and depart for San Francisco aboard training ships Pensacola and Independence. Lieutenant Morton praises the group while noting strict entry standards and plans for nearby vessel Port Townsend and more enlistments.
In a Plainsman inspired anecdote from Flathead County Pioneer Henry Edgar recalls a bear encounter with James Scott. Scott fired after which nine silver tip bears paused then vanished into a gulch. Edgar described tracking bears and the danger of the moment amid a snowbound hunt.
Missoula merchants decorated their windows for the Elks visit on March 23. The artworks and humorous displays pleased the Elks, earning praise for creativity and appeal during the visit.
The spring millinery show will open at the Golden Rule on Wednesday. Crowds are expected, so attendees are advised to arrive early.
Sheriff D J Watts of Ravally county was in Missoula today for official duties related to a local matter. The report notes his visit occurred on March 23 as part of ongoing county affairs.
A young mother to be Mrs. J. T. Popham travels from Warm Springs asylum with her husband on a return trip to Hamilton. She contemplates self harm and also harming others but has not acted. Doctors expect recovery within five to six months and her return home with children.
A report from Missoula dated March 23 describes a crowd of young rowdies at the south end of a bridge who harassed a respectable young lady with slurs and menaced to follow her. Police action was urged to discipline the youths.
A dozen men met at the Missoula hotel barroom and after a good time began grabbing hats. Hats were torn and ripped, rims flew into the street, and crowns lay in pieces on the floor as the train east departed. It was fun for hat sellers.
A brief public notice invites visitors to explore the Missoula Nursery greenhouses and to contact the city store for details. The message specifies Higgins Avenue as a location cue and urges inquiries by phone for information or appointments.
Missoula notes record calls from Helena visitors Bert Storr of Lothrop and Philipsburg guests, Elks participation, illness changes, and new construction. The Seagrave truck for the Missoula fire department is on order, and cycling enthusiasm grows with plans for century runs and clubs.
Edith defends prudent spending citing her father and plans to wait for an opening at the Golden Rule while Ethel pokes fun at her thrift. The exchange reveals a focus on money and opportunity within a social setting.
Missoula reports Sheriff Prescott escorted the Jordan children from Twin Bridges and then proceeded to the asylum with Harcher the man declared insane.
Mayor Stevens delivered the keys to the Elks who held a banquet at the Union Opera House after initiating 106 members. Senator Meyers spoke on hospitality, Milburn and Brantly praised the order, and bands played as ill members were serenaded at hospitals.
Two branch line tracks are raised about three feet with space filled by cinders. Main line gets fixes. Sand hauled to the new station for filling the area between cement curbing and passenger platform. Work to be rushed. materials on site. Station to be occupied April 15 when completion occurs.
In Missoula on March 23 the first steps were taken to form an employees club for the Northern Pacific Railroad. A meeting of department heads elected Frank Mayne temporary chairman and H P Clark secretary. A committee was named to draft a constitution and bylaws and a roster was opened for all railroad workers to join. A public entertainment is planned for the station opening and further steps will be reported next meeting.
Palm Sunday services were held in Catholic and Episcopal churches with extensive crowds. The Episcopal choir featured Palm Branches and solos by Stephens Harding and Catlin, while Mrs. Cook. The Catholic church was crowded as Father Palladino delivered a brief sermon due to ongoing decoration work. Lutherans held catechism confirmations at the Methodist church led by Rev. Gustav Mertz.
Holy Week events in Frenchtown Missoula include services by Rev. P S Quesnel. Schedule shows Tuesday 10 am, Holy Thursday two services 10 am and 7 pm, Good Friday 9 am, Saturday 8 am. Ave readings include Passion sermon and Easter sermon Jesus Christ Is the Way to Heaven. Choir with Paul Thibeau organ and soloists. Regina Coeli offertory.
Missoula gathers for a spring bonnet gala at the Golden Rule as the millinery department stages a rich display. Wednesday marks opening day with ladies from Missoula and surrounding areas invited to enjoy the fashion showcase and playful verse.
A passerby was hit on the head by a falling beer bottle from a four story building in Missoula this morning. He escaped serious injury and recovered shortly from the blow.
Some stock raisers exhibited to the public in Missoula a white faced Hereford bull weighing about 2100 pounds and a 17 month old heifer near 1400 pounds. They belong to a Missouri herd en route to Washington. Both animals were in good condition and their long journey showed little effect.
There will be a millinery opening on Monday the 24th in the parlor of Mrs. Kellong-Sackett from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mrs Altice Barnes, a temperance advocate, organized a W C T U in Missoula. The group started with 15 members and aims to grow. Officers named include President Mrs A W Reynolds, Vice President Mrs A McGregor, Secretary Mrs F A Mc Donald, and Treasurer Mrs H A Mc Conkey.
At New Station Missoula on March 23 the railway company deployed a large crew to work on the site. The activity centers on constructing or equipping the new station facilities with intensive labor underway on the project.
Washington March 23 President Lawson and Secretary Garrett of Columbia Typographical union No 191 asked if the executive order barring intercession by executive-employs would affect officers or committeemen in affairs before Congress on printer organization. The president through Secretary Cortelyou said the order does not interfere with continued involvement and no resignations are needed.
Florence notes from March 22 report Miss Margaret Reynolds a Missoula shopper and several social visits. The piece mentions Mrs G C Taylor returning from Drummond, St Patrick s night ball success, supper at the hotel, and various residents shopping in Missoula Stevensville and Garden City. It also mentions a resident L Karcher and family moves to Missoula.
Missoula Mont voters convene at the courthouse for a primary March 29 and a city convention March 31 to nominate candidates for police magistrate city treasurer and an alderman from each ward. Delegates are apportioned by ward and must reside there.
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