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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office of the Standard is listed at 110 West Main Street Mis soula with telephone and advertising rates furnished on application for readers and advertisers seeking contact details and pricing information.
Fashionable men’s ready to wear suits arrive daily with large showings. We offer nobby men’s suits in cheviot and worsted cloths from 15 to 25 dollars. The Picking Is Good Now.
Exclusive agents for the Knox Celebrated Hat offer Montana hats at 3.00 dollars. New Panama Shape Tour ist hats feature high side rolls and curl down front and back. The hats are described as the hit of the season.
The Coronation Cravat, shown for the first time in Montana, combines a bow tie and teck scarf into a refined scarf. New black and white four in hands and imperials appear in a silk weave in this mail order offer.
Missoula reports that E. A. Goodchild of Thompson's Goodchild & Co. was positively identified after a body found in the river four miles west of Thompson. Coroner Hayes conducted an inquest with no light shed on the death, which is now considered an accidental drowning due to cramps while duck hunting. The body headed to Switzerland for burial.
Special Inspector I. T. Mullen of Spokane arrives in Missoula to investigate a charge connected with a railway worker, W. B. Walker, who was injured last spring and later discharged from a hospital. Some say Walker’s injuries affected his mind, casting doubt on the current claim involving a hospital employee.
Visitors are invited to tour the Missoula Nursery greenhouses and the city store on Hieeins Avenue to view plants, packing options, and gardening supplies. Staff will answer questions about seasonal stock and plant care.
J Stoneman of Clark's Fork was riding a train home from Missoula when the train passed his stop and he was let off across the river. He attempted to recross the bridge and fell through suffering serious bruises and internal injuries. He was taken to Spokane hospital in critical condition.
George H. Kemp, postmaster, lists a roster of names including Lambert William, Martin John, Mc Neal, Miss Frances Nanick, J E Pennington, Nellie Peterson, Hank Rooney, Judd Ring, Miss Azela Savage, Arthur Smith, J S Smith, William Sandrock, William Slocum, Grant Taylor, C T Williams, Charles Welsh, G W Wilson, J M Waters, Herman Yonke, and H A Young as part of a local notice or eligibility compilation.
Marshall & Stiff mailed briefs from Missoula to Helena in the Stillinger appeal over $1590 from Charles Allard’s estate. The case, tied to a reservation subcontract and stock transfers, will be heard in the Montana Supreme Court soon. Also, Seventh Day Adventists delegates from Western Montana returned from Battle after their annual meeting, reporting a productive session.
The Missoula Elke lodge held a gathering with new baby Elks present and a social banquet after. Newly elected officers were installed including Exalted ruler Fred T. Sterling and other officers such as P. M. Reilly, T. B. Thompson, EF Woodforth, Charles FE Johnson, Harry W. Thompson, M. R. Rutherford, and Fred C. Stoddard.
In Missoula on March 25 a group of Confederate veterans attempted to form a G A R style camp but low turnout prevented organization. A charter from the supreme encampment arrived recently and a meeting was planned for tonight to establish the Emmet McDonald camp of United Confederate Veterans. Mail orders should go to Colden Rule in Missoula.
Chief Walling of the Missoula fire department today received a letter from Seagrave of Chicago stating the ordered apparatus is completed and in decorators hands. They claim it is one of the handsomest made and will be shipped before the first of the month.
Missoula March 25 Gordon Tracy longtime employee of the Golden Rule store underwent a minor operation at Merrick hospital. He had recently applied to navy recruiting officers for admission and was nearly accepted except for a slight ailment. The operation aims to correct this defect.
Dr. Gil Mills, at the Lolo ranch, is reported in serious condition. His brother Dr. W. P. Mills was summoned there twice today, and officials fear only a few hours remain.
P. M. Reilly and Co. grocers of Missoula report March 25 as the date. The late Richard Rock was gored to death at his home near Henry's Lake. He was the son of the late Norman Rock who died in this city and was buried in Glendive. A brother, W. A. Rock, lives on the Lolo.
A March 25 report from Missoula says a barefoot man found in a home was not mentally disturbed but intoxicated on tamarack juice. The sheriff escorted him to town, ending the brief scare on the south side.
John Elfers of Bearmouth returned from Germany and was accompanied by a nephew who will reside in this section. Elfers was once a partner of John Lehson, noted in the report.
Thomas Murray or McGregor, who caused trouble in Missoula, broke the Montana beer hall window, pleaded guilty and received four months in jail.
Missoula marks the 44th anniversary of Police Chief Larson. Friends recalled him and briefly took him off duty to acknowledge the day. An hour after supper, he returned home to a crowd of well wishers, and the evening passed pleasantly.
A house service listing shows wallpaper hanging at 20 cents per double roll and two coats of paint at 14 cents per yard offered by L N Simons.
The following is a list of unclaimed letters remaining in the Missoula post office for the week ending March 25 1902. When calling for any of the letters named give date of advertisement. Names include Mrs I M Brown H F Brown Willis Belknap J W Cathey H A Gerdes Mrs E S Herbert E F Hawver W K Higgins Samuel Johnston O P
In Missoula on March 25 Frank Bennett who yesterday was declared insane was moved to Parsons hospital for treatment. A court stayed the asylum commitment pending verification of his sanity and Bennett is reported recovering well. The case follows a prior adjudication of insanity for Ryan and Curran connected with a sheriff's sale dispute. Attorneys for the defense and ex sheriff Curran move to stay execution as appeals await.
J W Ward reports that desert land across the river from Victor is rapidly being claimed and improved with houses. Farmers expect fair crops this year only where river water is available. Ward circulated a petition for a Lake Como ditch to irrigate the area, now pending in Congress with expected action this term.
Missoula March 25 County Attorney Charles H Hall traveled to Helena to oppose a further stay of execution in the Schilling Ryman Curran matter. The action follows a suit filed by KE W Schilling against the defendants in the Lewis and Clark county case.
The Missoula Water Company sues C. B. Williams and about four other defendants. The trial will begin Wednesday with three or four witnesses, then be postponed until Monday. The case is billed as one of the year's most important court actions.
An order from Superintendent Russell permits honoring one way or round trip tickets between Helena and points east of Beach or west of Hope or Mullan to or from Butte instead of Helena, or reading Butte and.
In a Missoula note from March 25 Rev. C H Linley of the city’s Episcopal church shares excerpts from his Notting ham letter. He describes rough seas from Auckland to Sydney and vivid harbor views, the Sydney harbor’s beauty, and church life including sermons and the communion of saints.
Readers note potential changes in bus or rail lines routing points east to Beach or west to Hope or Mullan, with possible honor of transfers to or from Helena instead of Butte.
In Missoula on March 25 the Reed versus Durnford suit saw demurrers filed to the defendants answer. Reed sold a Carlton area ranch for 4000 dollars, with 5000 down, a 1000 note and mortgage. The Durnfords claim Reed misrepresented water rights and fruit trees and seek damages against Reed.
In Missoula March 25 visitors from Philipsburg attended the United States land office to contest W T Hulls patent for the Susie placer and Dump Ground mining claim in Granite county. The contestant did not appear or present testimony. Visitors from Philipsburg included Hull Donges Hespelt and Maywood.
At a special meeting the Missoula city council approved running expense amendments for general, sinking, fire, read, and street funds. The report lists salaries for city officers and officials including treasurer 790 dollars, police judge 400, chief of police 900, and multiple police and fire department salaries, with specific amounts for each category.
Assignee of Alexander Dow issues checks to creditors in Frenchtown assignment. Creditors receive 27 percent pro rata. expected dollar for dollar return not realized. Stock of groceries, buildings, and old accounts sold to W. C. Murphy for $1.67. other realizations bring total to about $3,500 against $10,000 liabilities.
Missoula date March 25 reports Peter Franklin of Minnesota plans to move with his family and stock to a Missoula area farm, after visiting and deciding to settle here. He left today to liquidate holdings in Minnesota, and is described as an uncle to Matt Wilste.
Missoula on March 25 reports spring shipments of fine poultry. Hugh Campbell received buff leghorns from Minnesota including a rooster and several pullets. He plans to release them in his West Pine street yard to boast of top chickens in the area.
In Missoula on March 25 a meeting of city grocers was held at the city hall to organize a protective association aimed at stopping the credit system. The gathering was well attended and the plan was thoroughly discussed.
In district court clerk's office today A B Cooke and John E Jackson filed an affidavit saying they will be security for costs in the suit of Alice Sanders against Ida K Davis. The case concerns two South Missoula lots sold for taxes.
Missoula March 25 The Easter Sunday music at Episcopal Christian and Catholic churches will be outstanding. City choirs rehearse steadily with special singing planned and all fine city voices secured for the occasion.
If you expect a good harvest plant quality seeds. Sterling Timothy, Sterling Medium Red Clover, Choice Timothy, Choice Medium Red Clover, Northrup King & Co. full packages of flower and garden seeds available. We pay freight on all orders. mail orders receive careful attention.
The Missoula Montana Democratic convention is scheduled for March 31 1902 at the courthouse to nominate candidates for police magistrate city treasurer and one alderman from each of four wards for the April 7 election. Delegates total 43 with ward apportionment 10 10 12 and 11. Primaries for delegates occur March 29 5 to 7 pm at Edward's old basely courthouse city hall and Keim building.
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