Easter preparations for Missoula menswear line
Store asserts ready to dress men for Easter with unmatched style quality and price. Challenges readers to judge the claim against others in the state.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
14
Store asserts ready to dress men for Easter with unmatched style quality and price. Challenges readers to judge the claim against others in the state.
Fashionable menswear arriving daily with large showings. Shop now for ready-to-wear suits in cheviot and worsted cloths. Prices range from 15.90 to 25.00 as the store touts fit and tailoring. The picking is good now.
Montana hats priced at $3.00 in newest styles and swellest shapes. Panama Shape Tour ist Hats are praised for their high roll on the sides and curling fore and aft. They are described as the season's hit.
Mrs. Louisa Nelson, guardian for Elsie Laura Nelson and Andrew Nelson, files in Missoula district court against the electric light company seeking 40000 damages for Andrew Nelsons death from electrocution in his West Second street barn. The suit alleges the company failed to keep its wiring and plant safe, causing a dangerous current on March 3 1902. Plaintiffs seek judgment plus costs.
Two youths, Charles Cary and Charles Irwin, held in a county jail for petty larceny, agreed to return to Idaho without a requisition. The Idaho sheriff has been notified and will travel to collect them.
L N Simons lists wallpaper hanging at 20 cents per double roll and two coats of paint at 14 cents per yard in a local trade note.
Frank B Tolhurst a Livingston taxdermist returns from the reservation to Missoula March 27 and plans to acquire buffalo heads and hides from the Allard herd. He notes Mesoula county’s rapid growth and Livingston as a growing railroad town with the Northern Pacific improvements expected to enhance the area.
In Missoula on March 27 a statement from St. Paul shows February receipts of 12 641.02 and expenditures of 15 550.70, yielding a deficit of 3 079.68. Across all divisions 3 118 hospital cases were treated, with deficits blamed on new buildings and property improvements.
Missoula March 27 The police concern centers on three or four girls about 15 or 16 who roam the streets nightly and associate with men not fit companions. Authorities plan to notify parents and, if needed, send the girls to a school to correct the conduct.
The logging train for the lumber department of the A M company at Hamilton will likely start around April 5. The Northern Pacific has ordered 30 flat cars to be delivered that date, and the train is expected to commence hauling logs to the pond. The timber road recently laid is completed and logs from last winter are being hauled to the track ready for loading.
In Missoula on March 27 Arthur Higins showcases a fenced chicken yard with well bred birds. He runs half and grozen pens and plans selective breeding to yield excellent layer hens. He aims to become a major Western Montana poultry owner and will install an incubator soon.
Missoula March 27 The Northern Pacific westbound train arrived three and a half hours late due to a hot box in the division and delays while repairs were made in the yard. No eastern mail today as St Paul trains suffer from miles of washed out track in the Dakotas and cannot be transferred.
Sheriff Watts received a telegram from the Blackfoot Idaho sheriff requesting assistance or information in an active case. The communication highlights intercounty cooperation and ongoing pursuit related to a suspect or missing person.
Democrats of the First and Third wards in Missoula held caucuses with wide attendance. Delegates and alternates were chosen for primaries this Saturday night, including John Nolan A P Spaulding John I Sloane William Cave and others. Second ward Democrats to meet Friday at the county assessor’s office at 8 o clock.
Missoula reports the Lothrop mill shaft, nearly seven inches, breaks this morning after starting up. The 18 foot flywheel causes no other damage and 80 workers face at least a week off. Superintendent Mahoney travels to secure a replacement shaft. employee William Watson hospitalized with pneumonia.
At the Missoula free public library a guideline allows residents within six miles outside city limits to borrow books. Applicants need a city resident endorsement and pay one dollar for a 50 book nonresident card, which the library does not guarantee and may be replaced by a new card.
Charles Fisher and George Kirkwood charged with first degree burglary for breaking into the Clark flour mill in South Missoula appeared before Judge Houtchens. Fisher was bound over to the district court with $1,000 bond after waiving exam. Kirkwood requested time to hire counsel. no hearing date set.
Plans call for a second story on Gus Marotz brick building on West Cedar street. J P Renhard may add a two story brick block adjoining Marotz with both structures built simultaneously. Lacasse Bros housing may also add a two or three story brick block before winter.
Misoula district filings include the Ruskin and Socialist quartz lode mining claims in St. Regis district located by Lewis Arnold and William H. McGiffin. A deed transfers one third to Napoleon Grande from Mrs Malvina Barrette for the Occident al lode mining farm. A power of attorney appoints Mrs Barrette as attorney for Moses Belmore. Frank Vogel receives a United States patent for 169 acres in Missoula county.
Chief Walling reports the fire engine was damaged yesterday while flushing a sewer. The cylinder and a cam are broken and repair will take several days. The department must respond with natural water pressure until repairs, with three spare cams available but the cylinder needing shop work.
News from Missoula dated March 27 reports the claim of Charles Freichoff’s body in a snowbank at Lolo Springs is dismissed. Attendees who visited the area in recent days say Freichoff was alive and well, while Simons, proprietor of the epiinmes, saw him recently. Coroner Hayes or another official is expected to visit the springs tomorrow for investigation. Daily's advertises home cured hams bacon and various fish for Lent.
Missoula dispatch reports J EK Lockwood of Corvallis caused trouble with police last night. The drugged man allegedly acted under the influence and, after recovery this afternoon, was allowed his freedom with no prosecution.
Clyde Miller and Miss Estella Goff were married this afternoon by Justice Houtchens in his office with a small group of friends as witnesses. Miss Goff has long resided in Missoula and grew up here. the groom is well known in the city. The couple plans to make Missoula their home.
M stoula March 27. C Morrell, a prosperous young rancher from Clearwater country, was in the city last week. He says the area around his home still has substantial snow and is firm enough to walk on without danger of breaking through. The snow will persist until May and June warmth arrives.
A Cincinnati woman claims a free trial package of Mme. M. Ribault’s beauty treatment cleared her skin and boosted her confidence. The advertisment promises a free prepaid sample by writing to Mme. M. Ribault at 4,042 Elsa Building Cincinnati Ohio and asserts the product is not a cosmetic or bleach and contains no oils or poisons.
Public administrator B T Nesmith applied in district court on Thursday for letters of administration on the estate of John Slowey. The estate lists 12 head of horses valued at $20 each. Slowey was killed in a runaway near Superior several months ago. Visit Missoula Nursery's greenhouses or call city store Higgins avenue.
Missoula March 27 William Anderson a grocer's assistant at the Missoula Mercantile company severely cut his hand while sawing a box for packing woods Dr McCullough treated the wound and gave it several stitches with his medical care.
Missoula March 2. T. W. Richardson a railway machinist was jailed by Constable Smith after an inebriated fall in a saloon left him with a badly injured eye.
Harry Sanden was arrested in Missoula on a charge of being awag. Before Judge Hayes he pled not guilty. Trial set for Saturday with possible request for a jury trial to obtain days.
The district’s farmers and ranchers look to a prosperous year with minimal cattle suffering this winter as mild weather continues. The report notes few hardships for cattle and favorable conditions for livestock and crops overall.
In Missoula on March 27 county attorney heard Andrew Semens recount paying 10 dollars to J E Pamplin who claimed to represent the Western Loan and Savings company of Salt Lake. The company says Pamplin was not an employee and authorized to take payments. Pamplin reportedly befriended locals while visiting.
Missoula in March reports the annual general land office data for the year ending June 30 1901. Missoula district sold 28344.12 acres and collected 57108.10 dollars plus 14616.79 dollars from Indian lands in Flathead and Bitter Root valleys. Indian lands sold totaled 245.99 acres.
J G Mackey promoted recently to store keeper of the Seattle division from Missoula will leave April 1 for his new home. It is hoped several promotions among Missoula employees will follow his departure. Mackey is one of the popular young men in this division and has been in charge of the Missoula store for several years.
George F. Brooks sold two lots in Low's addition to C. B. Newberry who will hold a house on them. A deed was made to John Hammond of Wisconsin for two lots. Hammond plans a neat dwelling this spring and Missoula will be his home.
Mr Andre F Trudeau of Woodman reports his five week visit to Hamburg Iowa. He notes it is the first time in 19 years that Mr Woodman saw his parents and old home. He found his parents well and hearty.
Joshua T. Wood and his son Albert Wood of Stevensville sold their ranches in the valley for good prices and plan to move to California soon. The California relocation follows profitable sales of their Stevensville properties.
March 27 report from Missoula says S. W. H. Miler damaged part of a finger while coupling an engine to a tank in the Northern Pacific roundhouse last evening. The injured tip was amputated due to the mangling.
T. H. Pendergrass arrives from Carlton on business. James Lancaster visits from Stevensville. Mrs. Joseph Bowden stays in Missoula from Corvallis. The Jenks residence on South Second Street nears completion. T. J. Burns and M. J. Smith of Hamilton spend a few days here. Roadmaster Frank Mayne is ill with a severe cold and cannot speak. Elmer Conar has completed wiring.
Visitors from Drummond include E. R. Bosler William Howe and R. J. Huffman. P. J. Kline plans a neat cottage on South Missoula. Belle Jamieson becomes stenographer for Joyce Mulroney. Howard and Mrs Smart return from Hamilton. Otto Wick and household to be moved soon. Judge Maywood returns to Philipsburg. Captain Dutton to visit Victor for three days starting April 1. R. M. Cobban back from Helena. Vida Williams returns home from Stevensville. Mrs Williams remains in city briefly. A A Keirns of Victor, a Bitter Root lumberman, in city on business. James Holder of Northern Pacific in city on short leave. Ground broken for a 25 by 50 warehouse for George Fresheimer near Johnson’s barn on Higgins avenue.
Bill Lawton, once a Missoula resident now living in the Blackfoot district, reports killing a mountain lion and four coyotes at his home during a visit to the city last evening.
Monday March 1. Annual dress ball by children at Union Opera House Treck ets. Gentlemen $1, ladies and parents 5c, spectators 2c.
In South Omaha cattle receipts 3 50, market strong to 10 higher. Native steers 4 50 to 6 75, cows and heifers 3 75 to 5 75, western steers 4 25 to 7 85, Texas steers 4 75 to 5 50, canners 1 50 to 3 75, feeders 3 44 to 9 , calves 4 07, bulls and stags 2 80 to 4 99. Hogs receipts 7,500, market 100 higher. heavy 6 45 to 6 63, mixed 6 35 to 6 45, light 6 77 to 6 50, pigs 5 50 to 5 80, bulk 6 35 to 6 58. Sheep receipts 4,300, market steady to strong. fed muttons 5 45 to 9 0, westerns 4 71 to 4 55, ewes 4 95 to 5 10, lambs 5 50 to 6 .
Chicago market report shows cattle receipts around 8500 with varied fare from corn-fed primes to lesser grades and prices from 6.07 to 7.05 for primes, cows and heifers up to 5.50 and 2.50 respectively. Hog receipts near 81000 with mixed to heavy trades and prices 6.40 to 6.85, while sheep and lambs total about 14000 with lambs down 25 cents and wethers at 45 to 40 dollars.
I E Seram, clerk in the office of Superintendent Horn, was treated for suspected smallpox and released, but later contracted the disease and is now confined at home. The incident follows a prior three week quarantine.
The city Democratic Party of Missoula Montana convenes at the courthouse March 31 1902 to nominate candidates for police magistrate city treasurer and one alderman from each ward. Delegates by ward total 45 with primaries March 29 at designated locations.
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