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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
12
The Western Montana office of the Standard is at 110 West Main Street, Missoula. Telephone number 118. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Rev Father Quesnel, seven years Frenchtown pastor, is transferred to South Butte. Rev Father Allieys of Bozeman takes charge at Frenchtown, promising a warm reception. Quesnel departs with regrets and plans to visit for Ascension Day services and Sunday high mass at nearby locations.
May 6 Missoula aldermen confirmed Robert Reick as herder despite expected William Logan nomination. Logan had incurred a $10 damage claim from a hose wagon accident, stirring mayoral displeasure and a political reshuffle. Other notes include budget talks, treasurer salary prospects, Arbor Day plans, and fines totaling $3,686 for the year.
Chairman Bonner of Missoula County to receive help for a six month old baby foundling. A divorced husband in South Dakota left the mother unable to support the child. The county seeks a family to adopt or temporarily care for the infant in Missoula.
Missoula on May 6. William M. Aber secretary of the library board submitted the yearly report to the city council. The report praises growing popularity of the library and notes it is now well equipped with improved facilities and materials.
The report records May 1 1901 cash balance of 1021.52 and May 1 1902 balance of 911.60 with receipts of 2343.42 for taxes and 16.50 for books. It lists expenses for books, medicals, supplies, salaries, rent, insurance, lights, fuel, and equipment totaling many items. Abstracts note 1691 monthly visitors, 1659 books issued, 495 new cards, 2818 total cards, and 814 new volumes added while government depository holdings reach 5350 bound and 2000 unbound publications. The library preserves periodical sets and reports a 14 percent rise in visitors and issues.
Superintendent O J McConnell of Western Lumber visits Missoula as the yard shifts ownership to Western Montana Flour Co. G A Lauzier takes over flour mill duties, Rite resigns, and lumber works start immediately with carpenters on 10 hour days at four dollars. NP lines order new side tracks. several carloads of lumber expected, rebuilding to begin.
John Stett was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail by Judge Webster for aiding a prisoner’s escape. The court, citing his guilty plea and saved county funds, levied a $25 fine if paid. failure to pay means jail time at $2 daily. Accomplice William Carleton pleaded not guilty. trial set for May 15 with attorney William Hughes.
Justice Houtchens heard a suit in Missoula on May 6 over $60 claimed by John A. Lane through his agent Abbit Anderson against C. T. McCulloch contractor for Grass Valley French Ditch near Grass Valley. The dispute centered on whether Anderson acted as agent or Lane himself. the record shows wage claims for six teams and use of a tent, scrapers and plows. Charles H. Hall defended McCulloch and W F Hughes represented the plaintiff.
Missoula May 6 The secretary of the interior denies Camille Van dersted's motion to review and dismisses the contest against Henry Nell. Nell is granted the right to purchase the land, closing the case.
Gus Rynon vanished from the ranch causing his wife to worry. He returned by saying he did not intend to abandon her and had gone to the city for a brief visit. The European free bus connects with all trains.
The Missoula County Humane Society will hold a meeting on Thursday evening at 8 30 in the district courtroom. The gathering is described as important and the public is invited to attend.
The Missoula county commissioners today furnished the jail officers with new handcuffs and leg irons. The lighter devices are as strong as the old equipment, and Crescent wheels, Missoula Hardware Company, supplied them.
Missoula court notes: Reed vs Durnford gives plaintiff 10 days to reply. Risdon Iron vs Western Montana Placer Mining sees amended complaint and a default decree for 12,224 with a $680 attorney fee, tied to dredge redemption by July 25 or pay 11,000 in May. Water company suit against Williams et al resumes with ditch reference. Extortion case Cyr Parent et al set for May 16. Gramm shooting case continued. Final account in McCauley estate shows $1,500 on hand, $87 expenses. John Slowey estate dealings include horse claims. Appraisers named Stillinger, Gareau, Modery.
The Missoula barbers union met at the Florence hotel shop and raised pompadour haircuts to 50 cents, egg shampoos to 50 cents, and razor honing to 50 cents. They also changed Saturday hours to 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. to curb late poker games after closing.
A brief notice invites readers to send mail orders to the Golden Rule store in Missoula. The item highlights a home shopping option and the business location for customers seeking mail order service.
Northern Pacific trains ran on the new timetable in Missoula as the north coast limited and Burlington services arrived from Portland and St. Louis. A Spokane incident caused schedule confusion with No. 6 arriving after No. 2, at 7:45 p.m., despite expectations at 4:50 p.m.
In Missoula last day or two trouble at the Exchange concert hall led to the suspension of regular performances. William Carten discharged the Wilmer sisters after a clash, while manager Pierce at the Gem booked them. Carten then barred the girls, closing the show except for a couple. The Wilmer sisters continue at the Gem.
The Girls' Concert Band entertained at the T'nigon opera house in Missoula on May 6. The program was well rendered and each number was heartily encored. A dance followed, largely attended, adding to the pleasant evening for local people.
Assistant County Treasurer Daniel Heyfront injured a finger while playing ball last Sunday and will miss next Sunday's game when the Critics visit from Butte. Visitors are invited to Missoula Nursery greenhouses on Higgins Avenue or call the city store for details.
County Treasurer George Higgins has gone East. Mark Judge now a prison guard at Deer Lodge visits Missoula. The Elks held a Tuesday session with Charlies Allard and Andrew Stinger among those who rode the goat. A 14 pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. William C. Pulliam. Benjamin A. Mathews filed a final homestead entry in Corvallis. Co. M. Older of Victor filed a Bitter Root preemption and Nicholas Prehem of Bannock with Adolph Eliel as assignee filed final desert land proofs.
Albert W. McPhail and Miss May McCormick wed in Missoula with Rev. F. J. Salsman officiating. The groom, an Idaho merchant, and his bride left for home on the midnight train.
Subjoined is the annual report of City Treasurer Sister for Missoula, May 6, 1902. It shows indebtedness up about $1,000 from last year with new fire truck and Pine street lots purchased. The full report lists cash balances, receipts, and disbursements by fund, including general , road, fire, cemetery, library, and sinking funds with transfers and unpaid warrants.
In Washington on May 6 the senate passed Senator Gibson’s bill to pay Miss Martha West of Stevensville 1500 for property taken during the 1865 Indian war. Mary Weginger named postmistress at Lothrop. Pension increased for Richard Smith of Fort Benton. A patent granted W H Aughey and W Clifton of Billings. Financial items show sinking fund balances, cemetery and firemen funds, and tax receipts with total cash in treasury around 10 ?002.45.
Special Dispatch reports James Kimble the sheepherder who fired at fellow herder Venting received a preliminary hearing before Judge Fraser on a first degree assault charge. After testimony the judge dismissed the case, but County Attorney Hathhorn refiled assault in the third degree and Kimble asked for a venue change.
Located in Italy, the infant Taylor kidnapping case involves the grandmother and aunt already sentenced to the penitentiary. Detectives have found the child in Italy with Miss Clara Taylor and preparations for return to the mother proceed through state and national officials.
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