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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
14
In Missoula Justice Houtchens court Van R Farrell was acquitted of throwing a horseshoe at a dog owned by John Jacobson, which allegedly blinded the animal. Testimony covered the dog’s behavior and disputes, with jurors quickly finding Farrell not guilty.
Rail notes from Missoula report arrival of passenger engine 248 the same class as 247 with 249 due soon. Mayne tours Philipsburg branch. Northern Pacific club equips bathrooms. Brakeman McMullan resigns to join Oregon Short Line. Barrett named firerman for Northern Pacific. Black returns from Helena after inspection. Mailbox installation at new station.
Harry Allen, a Northern Pacific engineer and delegate to a national engineers meeting in Norfolk, Va, writes from Chicago about trips and near misses on the way, noting wind and delays while praising Frank Mayne and the Chicago main line. He promises further news from the New York Central toward the Fort.
Missoula city council plans Friday evening session to finish old business before the new council starts Monday. Citizens with bills should attend to have them acted on, whether paid or left for the incoming body. The meeting will begin early.
The Missoula fair association directors will meet Thursday evening at the Miassola club rooms with a large turnout anticipated. The meeting is expected to be open to all interested citizens who wish to participate.
In Missoula on April 30 Justice Houtchens presided as George H. Brown was found guilty in the Nine Mile assault case. Mrs. Dixon and a witness testified the defendant choked kicked and mistreated her, while Brown and a witness claimed he only asked her to settle an account before taking her belongings. The assault claim failed to bind Brown for district court, and he was discharged.
County Superintendent Kate Shelley completed distribution of a new Arbor Day book to teachers across the county. The volume includes the Arbor Day law, Governor Toole's proclamation setting May 13 for Montana observance, a brief Arbor Day history, and guidance on selecting trees for planting.
Jennie Brown, jailed for drunkenness after a serious fit yesterday, appeared before Justice Hayes in Missoula on April 30. She told a pitiful tale of mistreatment since arriving in the city and the court granted her release as a show of mercy.
From a Trip Around the World notes Rev. C. H. Linley is due back in Missoula within days after a six month global journey. He plans to lead services at his church next Sunday.
Mayor Stevens proclaims Arbor Day as about 1500 trees were planted in Missoula district. A small observance occurred with some businessmen joining and more trees expected to be planted next week as preparations continue. Mail orders go to Colden Rule, Missoula.
Mrs. Jacob Dick of Carlton died at 12 10 this afternoon. Funeral set for Friday at 10 o clock, burial in Carlton cemetery. Marsh Bros. undertakers notified.
Gets Anderson's Place Missoula April 30 L FP Kiem, old-time policeman and terror to evil doers, appointed temporarily to replace Officer Anderson who finished his work with the city tonight. Kiem has served as a policeman for several years and knows the crooks' methods.
Western Lumber orders Northern Pacific to lay tracks in the yards for the new planing mill sash and door factory and lumber yard. Active work on buildings may not start until the tracks are laid.
A disappointed Missoula crowd of railroad boys gathered on the north side last night to charivari a newly married couple. They played every kind of instrument and caused a lively scene until they learned the couple had not come.
In Missoula district court Isaac Leiser was named administrator of the estate of his father Jacob S. Leiser, deceased. Bond set at 9760 dollars. Appraisers J H T Ryman Frank Darbee and Joseph Solomon named to value the estate.
Missoula hosts A. C. Hollenbeck and daughter who entertained Miss Reilly of Seattle. She travels to Pony to wed a prominent local citizen, marking a social stop on her wedding journey.
Missoula April 30. Officer McGregor faced a busy night with multiple incidents requiring attention. Details remain limited as reports await further clarification from city police.
George Barnes leaves Missoula for Helena to compete in the state oratorical contest, accompanied by Harold Blake secretary of the state association. Firms from Montana Wesleyan and the agricultural college join the university as contenders. The event, held Friday evening, promises a tight race with past winners from the university and the agricultural college.
Charles Moore visits Hamilton. Dennis Lee erects a dwelling in South Missoula. Mr and Mrs W M Bell visit from Stevensville. A. Thatcher and J A Scott also feature in this Missoula notes. Several property deeds and a water right are recorded along with a social at the Presbyterian church. A disturbance case faces a local court.
In Missoula the Northern Pacific club held a well attended meeting. Dr Buckley of the beneficial association is to lecture May 10 on First Aid to the Injured with charts. Directors will seek a bargain on a combined pool and billiard table. The secretary's reading list included weekly papers, monthly magazines and engineering, firing, telegraph and car department periodicals. Three combo card checker chess tables and a secretary desk were ordered. The latest Sunday dinner at the European.
Missoula April 30 Fred Zeh and Miss Owens were married at noon with Rev. Walter Frays officiating. About 20 friends serenaded Zeh with tins and drums, and he thanked them with a brief speech. He noted the well water was shared and promised cigars on return to town.
J M Evans returned home from Hamilton where he represented the defendant in the case of W P OBrien against Elizabeth and Jerome Bray over a deed to valuable ground there. The jury verdict was practically for the defendant but the court would not rule until later.
The county clerk and recorder filed several instruments. A deed from The Commonwealth Life and Insurance Trust Company to Joseph Dixon covers a parcel in block 12 Higgins addition for $500. A deed from J. M. Dixon and wife to I. W. Schilling covers the same above property for $1. The land location lies in Missoula.
The young daughter of Professor and Mrs. M. J. Elrod of South Missoula was injured this afternoon after falling from her bicycle.
The Mis soula Mercantile hardware department hosts Prof Joseph Becker representing Majestic Steel Range Co of St Louis. He will exhibit a cake baking stunt where four men stand on a board cake and it flattens then rises back to size. Admission is free.
The funeral for James Hines who died after falling from a fourth story window was held this afternoon at Marsh Bros chapel. It was well attended with many floral tributes. The body was interred at the Catholic cemetery where Rev. Father Palladino offered a brief blessing. Pallbearers were friends of Hines.
Ensign Cummings and Mrs. Cummins returned from Spokane where they attended a Salvation Army meeting led by Commissioner Eva Booth. The Ensign is greatly impressed as the gathering is described as one of the largest and most enthusiastic in years.
W H Yerrick, back from Chicago, said he will soon advertise for bids on a new building this summer. If bids are too high he may limit the project to a single story to provide space for his business.
The letter notes that a meeting request with packing companies was made without the writer's knowledge or prior warning and contends it misrepresents the government's position. The author laments the unsigned arrangement and references correspondence dated April 28 and April 2.
A London fashion note criticizes extravagant claims about millionaire wardrobes. It compares fares for frock coats, Norfolk jackets, and dress boots with actual London pricing, noting typical costs for tailors and garments while rejecting inflated sock and waistcoat prices.
A London Telegraph note reports a Essex village holding weekly Wednesday prayer meetings. The church canceled the service to allow a new ping-pong club gathering, prompting surprise from a regular attendee. The rector plans to suspend ping-pong during holy week.
The speaker argues that literature and life gain value when plainness and authenticity prevail. As readers age they prefer genuine writing with minimal self concern, seeking seriousness that approaches the heroic and rejects worldly vanities.
The London Post reports new government laboratory analyses on oil of tobacco. It notes that tobacco leaf used by manufacturers is processed with olive oil in making up raw leaf into pipe tobacco.
Government analysis of 44 tobaccos shows essential oil content is very small, often 0.05 percent, as lawmakers cap flavoring oil at four percent to protect smokers. Analysts classify the tobacco oil as a paraffin hydrocarbon, highlighting manufacturing concerns over flavoring accuracy.
An editorial argues Congress keeps infant industries protected, notably United States Steel, by a lasting high tariff. It claims the steel tariff, begun decades ago, continues to shield a billion-dollar corporation, with no end to the protection.
The text argues that U S policy should condemn illegal killings of Filipinos just as it condemns killings of American soldiers. It states no good comes from killing Filipinos for being Filipino or in retaliation for other Filipinos killing Americans.
The St Louis Republic argues that American credibility with Filipinos depends on contrast with Spanish methods. It condemns cruel measures by generals and petty officers and urges the president to halt such propaganda. The paper notes that most Americans disagree with extremist actions and favor restraint.
In Land Oice Missoula Eugene White ofWisdom filed a homestead entry for acres. Annie Rhino filed a desert land proof for 3% acres. Cherie Laplaine and Bowen filed a desert land proof for 16 acres near her post office.
Providence April. An unlooked for development in the American Woolen company strike shows an order to gradually close the yarn making departments in the Olneyville mills. More than 1200 workers will be paid off as closures affect several mills in other cities and stop yarn demand. The strike currently affects about 20000 persons.
Two thousand carpenters and six hundred plumbers in Buffalo will strike tomorrow for higher pay. Carpenters seek 37 1/ cent an hour, up from 2 cents, while plumbers demand 50 cents more per day, from three dollars to three fifty.
Washington April 30 Attorney General Knox responds to a letter from the president of the Republican Club of New York stating plans for a conference with Knox andPacking companies representatives. He provides a formal reply outlining his position.
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