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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
14
The South Missoula park campaign urges Arbor Day plantings with trees named for donor Judge Hiram Knowles. Project aims include a sturdy river fence, care commitments, and central grand trees, with May 31 set for celebrations and civic women aiding in arrangements.
The ceremony finished and the bridal party dined in the hotel dining room. The couple departed on the afternoon train to Thompson where the bride runs a lucrative business. Mr. Foley plans to return to settle affairs then join Mrs. Foley in Thompson. Visit Missoula Nursery's greenhouses or call city store Higgins avenue.
Hicklin begins another attempt to set up a tent on the lot he claims. Local authorities monitor the move as a potential encroachment dispute unfolds.
E B Hicklin seeks to place a tent on the Hammond bank rear lot in Missoula as Keith of the bank tears down stakes and a crowd watches on. A pro bate court file again contests Hicklin’s claim to the lot arguing no occupancy or taxes. The tent is briefly up then down and back up amid tension and police action.
In Philipsburg two-thirds owner Mark H. Bryan and J. X. Bryan sue Laurence Hauck editor and postmaster over a 1902 breach alleging Hauck diverted 3000 dollars from partnership funds. They seek dissolution a receiver and an injunction. Hauck reportedly demanded controlling interest as buyers discussed sale of the paper.
Frank Woody added a two month old Chesapeake spaniel to his dog family in Missoula. The puppy arrived Tuesday night from St. Paul after a long ride and was obtained at a good price. Woody plans gentle exercise once local bird laws expire. Bicycle repairing at Bishop and Kern's.
A Frenchtown report notes a lavish Ascension Day celebration with Father Quesnel presiding. The church was filled for the services, Miss Mabel Averson joined with the usual ceremonies, and Peter Scheffer of Huson served as godfather.
Andy Schilling plans a two story brick block on Railroad street near the Standard restaurant in Missoula. Construction to start within two weeks with ground floor stores and upstairs lodging rooms. Estimated cost about 6500 dollars.
Clerk Kemp of the district court opened a new marriage license book today in Missoula on May 8. The license pages are printed neatly and represent a big improvement over the old book that has served many years.
Andrew Foley and Mrs. Louise Hoffman were married this morning in the Rankin house bridal parlors. Rev. F J Salsman of the Baptist church officiated with a small circle of invited friends present.
Two Missoula boarding houses prepare for a future baseball game. Jones boarding house of South Missoula faces Swartz boarding house on Pine street with rosters including O K Myers Thomas Stephenson BE McCarthy Arthur Brightenstein Frank Borg Fletcher Houtchens and Fred Morgan for Jones and F B Ludlum Bert D Autremont Charles Williams Charles Gentry W L Murphy J B Henley Mr Kelley Dr Connelly and Dr Putney for Swartz.
In Missoula on May and Bitter Root and Coeur d'Alene trains depart from the west station tracks. A M Lee Northern Pacific claim agent and Special Officer Batton visit the city. J G Vanter, formerly Coeur d'Alene express, now on Great Northern, will soon rejoin Northern Pacific. The reading room and club bathrooms grow more popular with daily patronage.
A reservation dispatch says a successor to Major Smead has been appointed at the Flathead agency but the informant does not name him. Rumors suggest a Missoula man, with some saying Daniel Arms is the candidate. Major Smead served about four years and is reported to have given satisfaction.
Missoula records show deeds filed May 7 including Lillian Cunningham and husband to J A Scott for property on South First Street in South Missoula for 2500 dollars. Also deeds transferring 320 acres west of Missoula from T L Greenough F H Woody and G A Wolf to John Riehl for 2200 pounds. E A Winstanley and wife to W P Smith for lots 3 and 4 block 45 Knowles addition for 1 dollar.
The following center of jurors has been issued for this term of court: Frederick C. W. Lombard J. W. Rennick C. W. Christman S. W. Dawson Robert Moore F. L. Darbee John Lundgren W. H. Noll Lee Kohn Ralph J. Moore Phil Gagnon C. W. Bishop A. A. Voliquet Andrew Lundin W. H. Houston PD Jenks John Francis W. H. Keith Thomas P. Street all of Missoula. Joseph Weber Thompson Scott Barnes Thompson A. L. Trent Plains T. A. McClain Carlton D. R. Maclay Lolo Theodore Upman Lolo Robert F. King Carlton E Schroeder Carlton J. F. Delaney Lolo A. S. Brown Bonner H. R. Morris Potomac Joseph Grenier Frenchtown Frank Turmell Frenchtown.
Fathers P. J. Mulconry and M. J. O Connor opened a Catholic mission in Missoula drawing many listeners, including non Catholics. Each evening offers mass, sermons, stations of the cross, and instruction with plans through the rest of the week. A male nurse is sought for St Ann’s hospital in Anaconda.
Mrs J H Barni coat and Miss Worthing left Missoula for Plains where Barni coat will live with her husband. Mr Barnicoat holds a 2000 position there. The engagement of William H A Johnson and Miss Worthing is announced and marriage is expected soon. Johnson is a supreme representative of the Pioneers of the Pacific.
J. Scott Harrison, nephew of the late President Harrison, arrived in Missoula from Washington D C to examine regional surveys. He may remain in the West for some time as part of his mission.
Among today's Coeur d'Alene train arrivals were H. E. Jones of St Regis Sheriff Prescott O E Peppard from Lothrop W B Skinner of St. Regis Mrs Miller and baby and Jack Minnehan noted in Missoula Mills transfer.
William Bryan of Carter operates a tunnel into the Bryan claim in Spring Gulch. He is past 100 feet and expects to reach the ledge within 50 feet. Four men are at work and ore is shaping up well, with the mine doing as well as can be expected.
Charles L. Cowell departed for the East in response to a message about his wife’s illness. Mrs. Cowell had traveled East weeks ago seeking treatment for a long standing ailment and is reported to be in very bad condition.
Missoula May 8 Engineer Joseph Craig of the Northern Pacific reports unclear how he sustained injuries while on duty. He was found at the scene and medical staff prioritized assessment as authorities investigate the cause and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Ellensburg resident injured while working around his engine at Pasco suffered leg and arm injuries today. He cannot recall the cause and was taken to Northern Pacific hospital for treatment.
Cc L Murray of Great Falls visits Missoula while W T Whitmore stays among Stevensville guests. Many residents tour, shop, or work on Cedar street sewers. Local developments include brickwork on J W Wilson building and plans for second hand store.
The Northern Pacific club of Missoula presents a Saturday night program in the clubrooms featuring Dr. J. J. Buckley lecture First Aid to the Injured. Vocal solos by Mrs. E. V. McGinty and J. C. Hylent. Instrumental and flute solos by Miss Zilo Black C. H. Green and Mrs. M. H. Hall. A vocal duet by Miss Black and Russell Webb plus other vocal and instrumental numbers and selections by the railroad boys orchestra.
Missoula reports a foot rise in the river over the past day or two and expects rapid increase in the coming days. Snow in the mountains, held by cold weather, melts as sun warms, likely swelling rivers above banks. officials anticipate water to be higher this year than in several years.
In Missoula today Dr Crain assisted by Dr Putney performed an operation on W H Goodman who lives on the north side to relieve him of cancerous growths in the face. The doctors aimed to remove several cancerous tumors.
George F. Brooks sold to John Herring one cottage in the Brooks addition to the school section for 1000 dollars. Herring, a Florence rancher, recently sold his farm to live in Missoula.
A Humane Society case surfaced in Missoula on May 8 when an Indian man was seen leading a skeleton on the street. No further details were provided about the incident or the parties involved.
A pinto horse on the south side was found in a skeletal state, barely able to move. The animal appeared starved and malnourished, fed on rocks and dirt. Mail orders should be sent to Colden Rule in Missoula.
Missoula residents discuss the missing Mrs Bart Donley as reports indicate she left on Tuesday night’s train with two women bound for Butte and possibly onward to the East. Mr Donley is distressed but doubts an affair. friends of the wife may relocate to Butte.
In Missoula a hearing was ordered to determine the right to 40 acres on the Lolo in a contest between Henry K Westerman and Joseph Draper. Both filed homestead entries, with the hearing set for June 23 at the Missoula land office. Declaratory and additional filings include Thomas Pilon for 160 acres, Mattie Greek for 160 acres, and Robert C Gossage for a homestead entry.
Deed transfers 166 acres in Missoula county from Mary A. Stryker and husband to Alphonse Hamel for 550 dollars. Quartz location Buckeye lode claim in St. Regis district on the Little Joe river north fork by Judson Davis. Power of attorney from Mary Lowney to Patrick Hagerty permitting rent receipt and mortgage payments. Declaratory statements Azurite placer and Mintage quartz claims in St. Regis district stated by F M. Presnall.
Missoula on May 8 reports delay in distributing the Otto estate due to unsettled property lines in McWhirk addition. Surveys completed, distribution expected in about two weeks. Estate valued at $12,000.
Wora reports Western Lumber Company started men on the drive at Nine Mile yesterday with sixty men employed. The late season requires the work to be pushed forward, despite the river rise of about five inches.
A Stevensville telegram reports Dr. R. W. Beck and his bride arriving back in town to a festive reception. Stevensville residents held a large supper at the hotel dining room as they greeted the couple with a joyful, communal welcome tonight.
Missoula on May 8 reports Mrs. F. E. Sullivan found her gold watch under a pillow after claiming a room entry during supper at the Rankin hotel. An officer and husband helped search the suite. the item was recovered from the pillow where she had placed it for safekeeping and forgotten.
Missoula attendees hailed Uncle John Wood as he shared the best Key West cigars with railway friends to mark his marriage last night. Hundreds offered congratulations as the gesture circulated among the crowd.
May S Six soldiers passed through Missoula this afternoon en route to the coast. Three will go to Fort Stevens near Vancouver and the others to Fort Wrangle. They enlisted only a few days ago at St. Paul.
In Missoula the demurrer to the second complaint in the case of R. M. Cobban against County Treasurer George Higgins was overruled. The court granted time to plead further. County Attorney Hall secured permission to add J. H. Allen as a witness in the Fisher and Kirkwood cases.
A Chinaman was arrested in Missoula for stealing a piece of lumber to use as stovewood. He appeared before Justice Hayes who, after hearing his story, released him.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, in a unanimous decision, agreed to report the nomination of H. Clay Evans as consul general to London with a favorable recommendation.
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