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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1902
Page
14
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The county sheriff urged restraint and calm after a second disturbance within 24 hours. Officials said investigations are ongoing and no arrests had been announced.
Missoula recounts Mrs. Enfield of the west end under sheriff custody for insanity. This marks a second removal from Plains on the charge. Previously confined last fall for four months at the insane asylum she now shows signs of mental unbalance. A commission of physicians will decide, with examination postponed awaiting Judge Webster. Her delusion centers on a wish to kill someone and she has written letters to strangers.
A Memorial Service at Union Opera House will unite Missoula churches with G A R participation. Rev J A Barnes will sermonize, a combined church chorus will sing, and a special musical program is planned. Various churches list Sunday services and Sunday schools with times and pastors. Mail orders to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
Missoula on May 27 at 6 oclock the Salvation Army will host an orange social and entertainment with officer talks and music. A series of tableaux including Armenian Massacre and Keep those Gates Ajar will be staged as part of a drive to raise 150 for the self denial fund. Staff Captain Jost has gone west and spoke at a barracks meeting about aiding fallen women.
Missoula May 23 M Mattson longtime Northern Pacific agent resigns with immediate effect after five years in Drummond and nearly two at Arlee He will relocate to Hall on the DrumMond Philipsburg branch midway between stations and expects Hall to become a key commercial point in coming years.
Missoula May 23 Doctors M lis and McCullough have returned from Anaconda where they attended the state medical association meeting. They were greatly pleased with the gathering and enjoyed their stay in that city.
Miss Shelley, superintendent of the county schools at Missoula, completed two day exams for eighth grade pupils. Papers are being returned from the exam room and reviewed in her office.
Missoula reports three building contracts awarded this week with work to start soon. A women's building contracts at the university and dwellings for Frank J. Pierce and P. J. Kline are among them, all located in South Missoula. A local carpenter suggests a 100 room family summer hotel could be built at a reasonable price.
A Missoula conference of church youth representatives met at the Florence hotel to discuss forming a Y M C A in the city. Dr. William Glasgow named temporary secretary and to contact W N Parsons, Northwestern secretary, about bringing him to Missoula in early June for a public meeting.
A Flathead Indian, after an incident near the Chinese gardens west of Missoula, forcibly obtained a dollar from a white man and returned it. He then fought an Indian policeman at a tent, knocking the officer out, and was later jailed for drunkenness. He explained the clash stemmed from a suspected wife abduction.
May 23 Missoula saw the second Woodmen lodge organized by district deputy John F Bannon in Justice Houtchens office. 125 charter members joined the Garden City lodge with officers including Venerable consul J Willis and banker F C Shultz among others.
Missoula May Yo Chairman Ronner of the county commissioners said the new road to Bonita will be a big improvement over the old. He noted the old road was not a good road and caused complaints. the replacement in the old river bed should greatly reduce trouble once ready for use.
J J Thompson general foreman at Missoula Northern Pacific shops will wed in Missoula on May 23 and depart June 6 for Nebraska to begin married life. His bride is described as one of the fairest ladies in that state. After a short honeymoon the couple will return to Missoula to reside.
Rector C H Linley reported that the annual Episcopal church convention will be held in Missoula on June 1, instead of Butte as planned. The change is due to Rector Blackiston of Butte being unable to oversee the event because of illness, marking the second Missoula gathering in two years.
Missoula Driving association held a meeting at the Missoula club rooms and arranged a two day racing programme for July 4 and 5. The finance committee reported a $400 collection raised by committee man Marsh in one afternoon hour. Additional collections planned tomorrow.
Ray Russell and Norma Wolf, concert hall staff, were robbed of 42 dollars last night. An unknown person entered their room at the Exchange block and took the money while they were at work.
Bids will be received at the office of H. Kennedy architect at 10 o clock Monday morning May 26 1902 for the erection of two cottages on South First street for Mr Hermann.
Rev and Mrs Gustav Mertz returned home this afternoon from Helena where they were married recently. Mrs Mertz was formerly Miss Sains of this city. The couple will reside at 33 East Cedar Street for now and plan to have their own home soon.
Washington May 23 Bishop Thorburn continued testimony before the Philippine committee. He argued US sovereignty rests on treaty acquisition and warned chaos if England withdraws from India. He compared Hongkong governance with Chicago and discussed risks to Filipino consent amid ongoing rebellion.
The Northern Pacific had to stop at the Coeur d'Alene slide between Quartz and Rivulet about five miles from Missoula. The slide is more severe than first believed with part of the bridge washed out. Four workers are clearing dirt and more dirt remains above the slide, posing ongoing danger.
An 19th century health ad warns cough and catarrh sufferers to guard against consumption, noting October and November peak cases. It touts HYOMET Dry-Air Germicide as a cure and preventive, claiming it destroys respiratory germs unreachable by medicines. Available from The R. T. Booth Co. Ithaca NY with outfits and balm prices.
The company plans a blast before trains are let through. After the dirt is cleared from the large bridge about 20 feet long it will be rebuilt and the line will reopen.
Reports from Missoula on the bad condition of Springs Road due to fallen trees. The creek is high and may rise further, hindering travel to Lolo Hot Springs. A movement to establish a summer post office to serve out-of-town visitors is under discussion, aiming for government mail service instead of private contracts. The season's campsites open in early to mid June.
F F Tucker visits from Anaconda on business. The Good Templars report a very successful Friday meeting. Too Rich to Marry company set to play in Missoula June 19. Special Agent Batton of the Northern Pacific was in town and left for the East. Westbound No 3 arrived late, the only late train besides Coeur d Alene. Despite high water fishing is good with several excellent catches in the Rattlesnake. Frank Woody traveled to Hamilton Friday to set for trial in a water right case in Burnt Fork country. A W Mowatt of Victor filed a Bitter Root pre emption at the U S land office. James H Fox of Bowen filed final proofs for a homestead.
Mrs. Frank Mix of the county hospital hosts her father and mother Mr and Mrs M V B Davis of Detroit Michigan who arrived this week to spend the summer in Missoula They enjoy the West and Mr Davis is impressed with local shoe stocks and Missoulas beauty They may make Missoula their home and plan to stay all summer with a possible permanent move.
Missoula on May 28 reports a spotted fever case at Rock Creek involving the child of Mr. and Mrs. Ayer. Dr. Parsons will travel there to provide care with specialist Dr. Wilson. Additional cases were noted in Hamilton and Florence, with local physicians monitoring three active sites.
Missoula authorities crack down on alleged secretaries, with Chief Larcon praising efforts to clean the city. Frank Garlick faced a $15 fine and costs and remained jailed after failing to pay. A colored secretary was also fined similarly the previous day.
Street Commissioner Larson earns citizen commendation for grouting and raising main street crossings in Missoula after heavy rains. He filled crossings with shale to improve drainage and reduce mud, allowing easier crossings whenever it rains.
Missoula reports a sheriff office scare as a boy was said killed by an Indian on the Rattlesnake. Under Sheriff Frans and Deputy Miller searched the hills for miles but found no Indian. The incident ends with no corroborating evidence of an attack.
A fragment shows a speaker accusing another of talking but not acting, noting a suggestion about handling a crisis in a hotel. The exchange centers on perceived lack of application and earnestness and mentions a death by own action that distressed the hotel keeper.
A Detroit Free Press piece quotes a Michigan resident abroad arguing tips are a global principle. The traveler recounts tipping everywhere in England from porters to hotel staff and even graveyard guides, noting expectations persist and prompting reflection on tipping norms.
W D Fluent killed a large pelican on the Alton harbor dike after spotting the injured bird along the river. The nine foot wingspan and five foot body length mark it as unusually large for the region. The pelican, a rare visitor to this area, will be stuffed and mounted by Fluent.
Superintendent Russell of the Northern Pacific railroad announces W. W. Stewart new Marysville agent replacing Mason who moves to Missoula. Stewart, long time Helena freight department agent, takes the post for health reasons in Marysville.
Missoula on May 23 reports the chief of police detained an elderly Chinatown resident known as One Lung for stealing wood. The long history of minor offenses suggests he may be released again despite repeated arrests.
A Brooklyn Eagle excerpt describes a man as indecisive and slow to act. It notes he bears a long standing grudge against a hotel keeper, built up over two or three years, affecting his determination.
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