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Western Montana adard at 110 West Main Street Mis la lists telephone 18 and says advertising office is furnished on application.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana adard at 110 West Main Street Mis la lists telephone 18 and says advertising office is furnished on application.
Our preparations to dress the men of Missoula are complete. We offer a line of clothing and furnishings unmatched in style quality or price in the state. We invite you to judge for yourself.
Judge Webster granted four divorces in Missoula on March 26. William Esser and Lizzie Esser were separated after desertion. Pearl Warwick, now Pearl Snow, was granted a divorce from Daniel A. Warwick. Fred Reilt divorced Mattie Reilt over desertion. Kate Brown received a decree and custody of two children after describing severe abuse. The report also notes related court actions and residents becoming U.S. citizens.
Missoula youths compete in university hall on Friday for the Buckley prize of 20 dollars and a trip to Helena for the state oratorical contest. Six speakers cover topics from Our Ship of State to The Curse of the Twentieth Century as judges rate thought and delivery.
Dr Gil Mills a respected Missoula physician died at age 32 after a long illness tracing to a decade of disease. He practiced near Lolo for about 12 years after studying at Bellevue in New York and had spent time seeking health in Arizona. He leaves a wife and daughter, a mother, two brothers and two sisters, with funeral arrangements to be held at the ranch and then at Missoula cemetery under Masons Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows honors.
Reports from Darby describe Captain Dutton leading a major temperance revival in the upper Bitter Root valley. The Darby event fills the hall nightly and a lodge is to form before the captain departs for Como. Corvallis lodge officers include H. Keumener Myrtle Keumener Thomas Kain Jessie Milton Frankie Leyne and others. Ritter Root lodge forms with 24 charter members.
Missoula fire crews responded to a chimney fire in the Gibson block and a chimney blaze at Ed Donion’s on Fort Pinestro but extinguished both before arrival. Sewer problems near Higgins avenue and Cedar street led to the steam engine’s use and a broken interior part. Aldermen criticized the steamer’s cost, suggesting it be scrapped due to repeated malfunctions.
Missoula marked a social event as the spring millinery opening drew Western Montana society to the Golden Rule department store. Elegant headpieces, lively music by Professor Gs orchestra, and stylish Missoula matrons highlighted the two superb programs, boosting Fisher Mercantile’s Missoula Bozeman and Red Lodge stores.
John Thomas told Justice Hayes he was robbed after leaving Harris camp Bearmouth with $40. He and two companions guided him to Owl saloon where his purse containing about $25 was taken. He could only identify the culprit if he saw him and was later kicked out after being abandoned in the saloon.
Hadley Morrison of Bonita was made defendant today in two attachment suits. He owned numerous ties at Bonita where he formerly ran a sawmill and recently contracted Some accounts. At Bonita he owed William Floyd about 400 dollars, who attached the ties for that account. F. W. Wood, an employer, also attached the ties for six dollars alleged to be due for wages.
Surveyor Elmer Hughes returns from Lothrop after surveying a water works line for a company yard and mill. The project length exceeds a mile, starting at Lashall creek, with strong pressure and hose coverage planned for the yard and mill. Mail orders go to Colden Rule in Missoula.
Active farm work has started in the Orchard Homes addition in Missoula. Farmers have begun turning the sod in one of the county’s best located districts, praised for shelter, warmth, and quick soil drying compared with other valley parts.
During a visit by the Boston and Montana band in Missoula on March 26 a band member was shown around the city and details of his activities were noted.
Health authorities faced a scare when Miss Smith in the Gibson block rear was ill with symptoms resembling smallpox. The house was quarantined briefly but late in the day Dr. Fitzgerald confirmed it was not smallpox and the family was released. Daily's advertises Lent ham bacon and fish.
A large gathering of the Scandinavian Brotherhood was held at the Helna hotel in Missoula on March 26. Several new members were initiated and a social session followed the ceremonies.
The electric light company reports arc light circuit trouble in a business district. For two nights lights failed to operate and all efforts to locate the fault have been vain.
Missoula crowd awaits racing as 18 fast horses parade at the track on March 26 with more entries anticipated and the track in peak condition.
Visit Missoula Nursery's greenhouses or call the city store on Higgins avenue to learn hours and grower offerings. The notice invites customers to explore plant stock, gardening supplies, and seasonal selections at the local establishment.
Governor Toole and Montana state board of education officials were delayed in Missoula with plans shifting to Bozeman on April 1 and a return to Missoula by April 2. Local board finalized blueprints for a new science building while awaiting state action on repairs.
A Missoula story asks where John From came from after his death at Granite. A friend cites Kearny Nebraska, noting From had a mania for long walks and would not confess weariness when tired.
Clark's Fork Gold Mining directors ordered a five stamp mill from Caird and Ron Works of Helena. The 850 pound stamps will be installed on Plains property, with Caird promising immediate work. The mine is improving and may become a leading western Montana property.
Missoula residents will see the play Queen Esther on April 3 at the Christian church after a postponement. Miss Adeline Stephens will sing Leontine Stanfield's Excelsior with orchestra at Sunday services. A procession of 20 children in white robes carrying Easter lilies will occur at both morning and evening services.
In Missoula a man drunk and insulting to two young women was tackled by their escort on the avenue. The assailant was beaten, then taken by Deputy Sheriff Dougal McCormick and Officer Wilson to the jail to sober up before trial.
The jury found Patrick guilty of murder. Assistant District Attorney Osborne expressed triumph as Recorder Goff set a Monday sentence. The courtroom erupted with scenes as Patrick’s sisters fainted and relatives rushed to the scene.
The Standard was received in Missoula for dinner. The westbound No. 2 and the late westbound train failed to arrive on time. The Durant connection brought passengers in at noon instead of the previous night. Eastbound trains performed well despite the overall delay.
A petition circulates to reelect John L. Sloane to the Missoula school board as term ends soon. Two trustee vacancies require election. D. R. Beck is named as a possible candidate with supporters backing him for the April 1 vote.
Dr J J Buckley has received a new bicycle sulky from the West to help his fast pacers and trotters in Missoula. He already holds the records for the fastest pacer and trotter on the Missoula track and aims to keep them despite fresh rivals shipping horses to break his marks. The sulky features ball bearings and is designed to preserve his lead.
The Missoula Baptist church intends to construct a new parsonage for the pastor and his family amid church growth. Earlier the existing parsonage was repurposed to serve church needs, and recent discussions support the new project.
Members bought two tidy lots in the McCormick addition. A building is likely to be erected this year on the property.
A. B. Cook arrives from Helena. Miles from Coeur d Alene. W. W. Warner visits from Sunset. H. Hartman from Rivulet. Mr. and Mrs. H. Connick from Clinton. J. O. Read returns from Riverside ranch. Dr J B Donager of Stevensville on business. T E Evans sells parcels in block 104 for 375. Frank Bennett near recovery after hospital stay. Gil Mills to return from the East. T J Farrell sells lots for 300. Joe Lapak and J L Mahoney discharged from pesthouse. Schilling hotel cellar work to begin. E S Ordway returns from Nine Mile ranch. M Holmstrom departs Minnesota. George Wall patents a horseless carriage for babies. Mrs. W A Moore leaves for Big Timber.
Missoula reports trouble at Bonner school as trustees move to remove principal Lochridge who has taught eight pupils while Newport and Cronkrite classes receive larger enrollments. Lochridge contends he is employed for the quarter and seeks legal advice. trustees claim legal grounds to discharge him and rotate pupils to other teachers. The professor may teach until Friday evening before action solidifies.
Missoula report says health officers face punishment if they do not feed quarantined residents in the Kielm building. They must buy their own food as the city declines to supply aid. Brown and an elderly woman occupy the block after Brown refused to go to the detention hospital, prompting others to be quarantined.
Charles Avery of the United States land office received word of his grandmother Mrs Phoebe Avery's death at Galena Illinois on Saturday. She was 84 years old and had been ill for some time.
Field Flower and Garden Seeds offers Sterling Timothy Sterling Medium Red Clover Choice Timothy Choice Medium Red Clover Northrup King Co full package of flower and garden seeds. We pay freight on all seed orders and mail orders receive careful attention.
A Missoula Democratic convention is called to meet at the courthouse on Monday March 1 1902 at 8 o clock to nominate candidates for police magistrate city treasurer and one alderman from each ward to be voted on at the April 7 1902 city election. Delegates are apportioned by ward with primaries set for March 29 from 5 to 7 at Edward s old bawery courthouse city hall and Keim building. Democratic voters from each ward may participate. delegates must reside in their ward. By order of the city central democratic committee. CHAS H HALL Chairman WILL CAVE Secretary democratic party.
Amos W Avery, son of the deceased, resides in Butte and was unable to return to the Bay to attend the funeral.
In Missoula on March 26 entries were filed for 160 acres each by W. H. Kelley Edward Carson Kennett McDonald and Alice Turner of Wisdom. Alice Turner also filed proof of a desert land entry for 20 acres. Joseph L. Summers of Corvallis filed an affidavit for a Bitter Root preemption of 80 acres.
Bound to Get In reports Roy Wilhelm, a Missoula youth, underwent surgery to remove enlarged tonsils after navy rejection. He plans to reapply while recruiting officers are in the state and is expected to be accepted.
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