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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office of the Standard located at 110 West Main Street, Missoula. Telephone number provided. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Missoula report details a drunken intruder arriving with no clear name who smashed a French plate glass window owned by Joseph Wagner. Constable J G Smith apprehended him after a struggle. the man resisted, was handcuffed, and cooled in a jail bathtub. Loss to glass set at about 70 dollars, likely insured.
The Mrs. Kellogg Sackett millinery shop in Missoula hosted its annual spring opening on March 24. Crowds filled the Parlor with white and black window displays and pink and blue hats, highlighting colonial shapes, roses, pearl accents, buckles and laces while music enhanced the event.
P M Reilly Co reports the first stone and lumber loads hauled for the Sisters' academy for boys in Missoula on March 24. Contractor Chevign y will deploy many workers to rush a three story structure this year. A brick wash house will rise behind the hospital this summer. Druggist George Fresheimer announced a large nearby building contract awarded to new contractor Mr Bolles to operate in the city this summer. Meals served hot at the European.
Max Multley, the genial stenographer of Superintendent Russell, has been promoted after months with the office. He leaves tonight for Tacoma to join Assistant Superintendent A. F. E. Law. Multley is popular among the company’s staff and friends greet the promotion. Also note Daily's advertises Lent hams bacon and fish.
Fine new residence to be built in South Missoula by T. T. McLeod manager of the Missoula water company. The six room all on one floor home near J. Coffee’s site will be modern throughout and ready for use in three to four months. Cost about three thousand dollars.
Visitors can tour Missoula Nursery’s greenhouses and city store on Higgins Avenue or contact the store for details. The event highlights local horticulture and seasonal selection.
The Missoula Real Estate association filed its answer in the water suit brought by the Missoula Water company against FE Williams and about 60 defendants. The association claims it appropriated 504 inches of Rattlesnake creek water in 1871. Marshall and Stiff represent the defendants.
Lynn Ambrose, living with his parents in Rattlesnake valley, arrived from Lothrop with an injured leg after a timber fell on him while working on Ed Donlon’s new bridge across the Missoula River. The accident occurred last evening and bruised his leg severely.
Missoula report says Zadok Johnson's horse team bolted when spooked by a truck in front of Bonner & Price's store. Mr. Rittenour acted quickly and brought the horses to a halt with no damage reported.
In Missoula on March 24 the new railroad station nears completion with electric lights being installed. Furniture is not yet on site, delaying final preparations for the April 15 grand opening.
The telegraph room will gain the latest apparatus and the office aims to be the finest on the division. A well furnished club room, bath and toilet rooms in fine style are planned. The cub is forming with hoped for large membership though not all employees will have access without joining.
Missoula Mercantile hosts its annual spring opening drawing crowds for afternoon and evening shopping. The millinery displays, dry goods, and decorated departments showcase new spring creations. Music by Theater orchestra features a lengthy program with selections from operas and classical pieces.
T S Letterman manager of Clark's Fork Gold Mining mines near Plains returned from a visit to the properties. He found ore promising and a quantity in sight. Eastern capitalists who visited West for mine inspection were pleased with the outlook and may invest in the stock.
Missoula friends hosted a farewell party for Mrs. Clynick of Bonner at Bonner Hall on Saturday night. She plans to move to Missoula and occupy the C. F. Williams home at East Main and Pattee streets. the event featured games dancing and an elaborate lunch.
Frank Bennett a well known Missoula saloon man was declared insane in district court and ordered to Warm Springs asylum. He had been jailed after delirium tremens and attempted suicide by jumping from the jail’s second tier. Authorities say the cause is excessive drinking and foresee a long stay at the asylum.
The Grass Valley French Ditch sawmill outfit reaches Missoula from the east and rests in Northern Pacific yards. Although small, it is complete and will be moved to the Deep Creek mouth site to saw lumber for the company flumes. Charles Eaton, noted stationary engineer, will supervise the engine and setup.
In Judge Hayes' court Leo Bergerman sues Orton Quast for 94 dollars claimed as wages due. Quast says Bergerman was paid 1.50 dollars daily during haying but 1.25 dollars afterwards. Bergerman contends 1.50 was due at all times. The judge will take the case under advisement.
In Missoula on March 24 Alpha court a branch of the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters attended the Catholic church as a group for Palm Sunday and received holy communion while wearing their badges.
A Missoula delegation escorted the Butte Elks home on Sunday evening after a pleasant stay in Missoula. The group for the escort included Superintendent Charles Russell R Williams Charles F E Johnson and W B Russell of Plains. They returned this morning on an extra train.
John Crowley admitted to the poor farm after riding on a Coeur d Alene line brakebeam. He fell from the train and was dragged several yards sustaining bad bruises in Missoula on March 24.
Missoula report states Deputy Sheriff Will L. Kelley was out today for the first time in a week after suffering a facial gathering. He feels better and will resume duties soon.
Missoula March 24 D E B Addleman the Northern Pacific expressman from Helena to Forsyth paused in Missoula to visit old friends. He reports heavy demand with as many as 500 packages loaded at a single station. He notes general NP business has risen sharply and more help may be needed soon.
A traveler from west of Missoula states he saw several Indians bathing today. Local chatter says the water was turned on and flowing freely as observers noted.
In Missoula on March 24 a visiting Elks member was struck as he crossed the street in front of the Florence hotel. He was knocked down by an oncoming team while another team passed by, causing a few bruises but avoiding serious injury.
Claude Marcyes reached Forsyth too late to aid his mother who died there. He returns to Missoula amid widespread sympathy from friends.
James A. Carlton of Bitter Root Valley files deeds transferring a ranch to R. M. Carlton and wife for 3500 dollars. R. M. Carlton and wife then transfer it to Francis P. Carlton for one dollar.
The Livingston delegation of Elks visiting Missoula on March 24 included R. M. Mc Leod Chief Train Dispatcher for Northern Pacific W. E. Bennett and D. Fitzgerald.
Missoula on March 24 reports a theft at the county jail yard where two suits of underclothing owned by Sheriff Prescott were taken on Sunday.
Local brief notes that mail orders should be sent to the Golden Rule in Missoula. No further details on products or hours are provided.
The unusually warm spell melted river ice and snow along the banks yet the Indians faced the frigid water without complaint, enjoying themselves as if in midsummer.
G C Rector visits from Deer Lodge Frank Collins arrives from Lothrop Dr Jed Freund of Butte in Missoula A B Clinton of Anaconda stays John T Evans visits from Clear Water Louis Clairmont from the reservation on business Mr and Mrs F F Akerly return from Ogden Utah Republicans consider nominating F M Cronkrite for city treasurer Dr L E Holmes of Bozeman meets old friends Dr Edgar Brooke and Mrs Brooke visit Stevensville C J Crosby wife and son from Anaconda guest at the Rankin H Bamburger from the reservation treated at Parsons hospital John F Delaney of Lolo files a declaratory statement in the U S land office Easter egg displays attract shoppers Salvation Army to host big event on the 31st George Wilson Philipsburg civil engineer joins the Elks stays with W H Smith
Capt J G Cox, BC Lloyds agent, signs with Surtees Hope of Seattle to raise the steamer Islander and bring her to Victoria or another Canadian port. The Islander sank after a collision with an iceberg near Lynn Canal on August 15 last year with treasure valued from 10 000 to 275 000 dollars lost. Hope to begin within 60 days and receive 75 percent of hull value plus salvage rights and the gold claims.
Whatcom Washington March 24 The transcript of the extradition proceedings in the case of H St John Dix, charged with wrecking two banks, was received from London and shows reports of the king s bench decision on his appeal against extradition were erroneous. The London reports stated it was refused on charges of receiving money while knowing the bank was failing. There were three indictments of this kind. Extradition was refused on two instances but granted on the third. The state acted on press reports while the prisoner insisted on obtaining the transcript before trial. A new charge was filed and the prisoner's bond increased 5000.
In Victoria British Columbia on March 24 the redistribution bill faced little opposition as it increases the local house to 42 members. Some amendments are promised in committee and reports claim opposition members may join government forces. Also noted is Kansas bridge engineer Mr Waddell en route to award the Fraser River bridge sub-structure contract, with total cost estimated at 750000 dollars.
Detroit conservatory director J. H. Hahn a nationally known musician and composer drowned at Engleside Carey lake near Constantine after a fishing trip. Born Philadelphia 1847 he settled in Detroit in 1872 and led the Music Teachers Association and the Michigan Music Teachers Association.
The steamer Sue H Elmore delivered the body of Arthur Ward from Tillamook to Astoria. Ward and 17 year old Miles Kaufman of Portland started across the mountains toward Yamhill county on Friday and were found frozen to death two miles apart Saturday morning by a mail carrier. Ward's parents live in Astoria.
In Vancouver Washington on March 24 W D Tenant filed a $50 000 suit in superior court against the Washington and Oregon Railroad for injuries from an January 23 accident on the railroad line that cost Tenant both feet.
In Missoula on March 24 Kirkwood and Fisher attempted to force open the Western Flour mill safe. They used an axe and attempted to blow the lock with glycerine but only minor explosions occurred. Sheriff Prescott quickly captured them and photos were taken. Fisher is believed to be a professional possibly wanted elsewhere.
Senate sub committee report proposes a British American system for mineral lands in the Philippines. Locators may enter a 1000 by 1000 foot tract, post claims, record with provincial secretary, and work thresholds apply for patents. Placer claims up to 20 acres for individuals, 180 for associations, coal lands up to 160 acres, with timber and surface use limited to lode development.
The tug Councilman arriving at Coos Bay from Seattle for repairs will sail tomorrow back to San Francisco.
In Red Key Indiana on March 24 Charles Shepard a barber shot his wife and then himself. Both recipients are fatally or critically injured and likely to die. Police report no further details immediately available.
Field Flower and Garden Seeds offer Sterling Timothy Sterling Medium Red Clover Choice Timothy Choice Medium Red Clover Northrup King Co's future package of flower and garden seeds. We pay freight on all orders for seeds. Mail orders receive careful attention.
The Missoula Montana Democratic City Convention scheduled for March 31 1902 at 8 pm will nominate one police magistrate one city treasurer and one alderman from each of four wards for the April city election. Delegates total 43 with ward apportionment 10 9 12 and 11. Primaries for delegates occur March 29 5 to 7 pm at ward locations.
Boise City reports several Thunder Mountain deals with Fred Holcomb selling 10 claims at Sunnyside creek mouth. Price rumored around one million dollars as a near bid previously surfaced.
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