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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1902
Page
14
The Western Montana office of the Standard at 110 West Main Street Mis soula seeks No. 118 Advertising rates furnished on application.
The article urges spring cleaning and suggests replacing and adding furniture. It highlights a store stocked with staple and fancy pieces and many odds and ends to enhance comfort and cheer at low prices, promising better quality and value than elsewhere. It offers a few specific suggestions.
A Northern Pacific Club outing featured a dance by railway men that provided a pleasant evening. The event drew staff and guests, creating a relaxed social atmosphere and lively conversation.
Interior improvements will convert the freight building into offices for the agent and clerks. The main line tracks will be straightened and yards west of the site altered. A new model freight department and car shops are planned with extensive remodeling of the upstairs and platform.
A brief notice invites visitors to Missoula Nursery facilities including the Higgins Avenue location with greenhouses open to the public for tours and shopping.
3. T. Bramble of Deer Lodge chosen as Philipsburg schools principal at the school board meeting. He previously led Deer Lodge for three years and Marysville for seven. He succeeds Prof. C. H. Roberts who was removed for absence without leave. Annie Hl. Price remains acting assistant principal. All current teachers, including Myrtle and Emma Clark Craven and Clayton, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Irvine, are re-engaged for a 10 month term ending June 12 with graduation exercises planned.
W H Mace of the Stevensville hotel traveled from his home to Gregson Springs for about ten days to two weeks of rest due to neuralgia and notable weight loss. Mail orders should be sent to Colden Rule in Missoula.
Sheriff Furey of Silver Bow county returned from Butte with John Wog who was arrested here Saturday by Under Sheriff Evane and Officer McGregor. Wog is accused of leaving his wife against her will on her complaint. The European tree bus meets all trains.
In Missoula on May 26 the Methodist church ladies held a sale of cakes and fancy work in the Higgins block, raising a good sum. The church group is known for hardworking fundraising.
In Missoula on May 26 the Gantry tented shows staged two performances, drawing local interest. Details remain fragmentary, but attendees described the event as a lively entertainment program with audience engagement.
The Soula Today report notes a well attended show in Missoula on Sunday with many youths enjoying the horses and animals. The young attendees were pleased with the performance as the show heads westward.
Sheriff Prescott returned from Plains after removing Mr and Mrs Hanson from land claimed by William Boehler. Federal and district courts have issued conflicting rulings on ownership and fence removal. A Hanson son lives on the site with a cabin in a neighboring section, potentially affecting future actions as cases may return to district or federal court.
County Clerk H. T. Wilkinson explained to road trustees near Superior that funds were not set aside but warrants for the apportioned amounts would be honored. The road fund is two years behind, and districts may draw only the current year's apportionment. unused last year cannot be carried forward.
Public record lists several real estate and mining interest filings with the county clerk. Deed transfers include Martin Spierkermann to Joseph Spierkermann for a one thirty second interest in multiple quartz lode claims with $250, plus land transfers for L C Sturman to Wof and Ryman for 33 acres at $2,250 and W C Murphy and Celma Murphy to Charles H Reeves for 167 acres at $1,000. An undivided one twenty four part of the Flagstaff Silver Star and Bluebeard lode claims from Emil Johnson to August M Carlson is noted for $1. A water right conveys one half cubic foot per second of spring flow to J H Andrews of Missoula.
The four year old son of Mr and Mrs Mayer of Rock Creek died from spotted fever after several days illness. Dr Wilson visited last week to investigate. The body was sent by undertaker Marsh and burial planned for Quigley cemetery. This marks the eighth case and eighth death in the locality since 1891, the only known spot in that range with the disease.
In Missoula on May 26 President Craig reported that Senate Committee on Public Lands amended and approved Senator Gibson's bill to grant additional lands to the University of Montana. The measure removes road land and preserves parcels for university use, with Northern Pacific donating 40 acres and promising title to nearby unsurveyed land upon passage. The target site includes the mountain Old Sentinel for a planned observatory.
Missoula May 26 a joint committee from the Ladies Cemetery association and the Grand Army of the Republic announced Memorial day programs for Valley cemetery on May 30 morning include prayers chorus school children addresses by Dr. Craig and Rev Mr Russell. A special 10 o clock train to the cemetery costs 25 cents round trip with no half fares. Afternoon program at the opera house begins 2 30 with choral numbers recitations and solos. All veterans of Mexican Civil Spanish American and Philippine wars invited to participate at city hall 9 30 am and 2 pm. Citizens fraternal and civic societies urged to join cemetery decorations and bring flowers to honor every mound.
Mr Weigert of Missoula returned home from Spokane where his wife underwent tumor removal at Mt View sanitarium. Four Battle Creek surgeons led by Dr Leadworth Dr Thomas Dr Whitney and Dr Tarker assisted. She will be moved to Missoula when able to travel.
In Missoula on May 28 a transcript of judgment was filed in district court for Leo Bergman against Otto Quast appealing from William Hayes justice court. Bergman sought $1.50 per day for labor on a ranch, while Quast argued $1.25. The jury awarded Bergman $99.85.
Bishop Brondel of the Catholic church confirmed 133 persons in Missoula on May 26 at a packed afternoon service. A class of 72 received their first communion and the day featured a strong sermon and remarks to new members. The 133 posed for a group photo on church steps after the ceremony.
In Missoula on May 26 J H Massey D H Ross will join H W Gates of Thompson to appraise the estate of the late FE A Goodchild. They will report to the district court upon completion. Mr and Mrs George Goodchild have returned to New York on business after visiting the city.
In Missoula on Tuesday the Elks lodge will initiate 15 new fawns from Philipsburg and Hamilton. The ceremony will be followed by an elaborate social in the hall, restricted to members, with the committee reporting near completion of plans.
Missoula on May 26 saw several Catholic priests travel through for a 10 day retreat on the Flathead reservation. Included were Father Quesnel of South Butte Father Gallagher of Bozeman Father Patens of Walkerville Father English of Dublin Gulch Parish Father Stack of Red Lodge and Father Vanderbrook of Dillon.
John Hogel aged about 65, longtime Sunset resident, died at Parsons hospital after several weeks illness. He was brought from Sunset yesterday and lay in Lucy's undertaking rooms awaiting word from his brother in the East. He was unmarried and well liked by all, with the brother to be located.
Missoula reports a brief item from the United States hand office noting Deer Creek Gold activity. No further details are provided in the fragment.
A Mining and Milling company applied for patents on the Gold Deer lode and the Norman placer located in the St. Regis district. A Bitter Root debaratory statement was filed for 160 acres of land by Austin G Williams of Stevensville.
Will L. Murphy, attorney, travels to Deer Lodge to represent defendants in the Larabie vs Martin case. He plans to file an answer and seek trial setting. The Coloma Gold Mining and Milling Company is involved in the action.
Missoula May 2 J R Rawlins the Hamilton liveryman travel to Butte with a pedigreed driving horse from Bitter Root stock farm described as one of the finest roadsters available. Lutey Bros grocery men expected to receive the horse.
Missoula residents note a church Christian Endeavor meeting in the Presbyterian parlors Tuesday evening. A large attendance is requested as important business is to be transacted and officers for the ensuing term will be elected.
Special correspondence from Stevensville on May 24 reports Rev. T. H. Flowers and D. Fulkerson visiting from Victor, many local children sick with tonsillitis and as bad colds. Mrs. Martin Cramer of Victor seeks rheumatism relief at Gregson Springs, Miss Jennie Crego accompanies her. Various residents visit, attend court, or travel, and a creamery project receives new equipment.
James L. Goodwin of Anaconda is in Missoula. J. R. Faulds of the Stevensville Tribune is in the city. Mrs. H. L. Markus of Spokane visits friends. Major Duncan departs for Helena and Butte to inspect militia. Groff of Florence ill with spotted fever prompting doctors to investigate. Charles Evans, previously a North Pacific clerk, now with Union Bank in Helena, has been in Missoula.
In Quebec on May 26 petitions by Colonel Gaynor and Captain Green for writs of certiorari to transfer Montreal proceedings to Quebec were heard in chambers.
Missoula on May 26 reports S R Oidaker of the Northern Pacific ad firm in town awaiting a land office contest decision. Ph J Davis of Helena and Attorney McNamee of St Paul are expected. The mineral land commission sets 420 acres between the Rattlesnake and Blackfoot regions as mineral, but timber value argued. The contest will be heard Wednesday.
Otis Aek bridge carpenter on the Coeur d'Alene branch fell from bridge No 26 to rocks below and suffered a fractured shoulder blade and multiple bruises. He was rushed to Missoula hospital by branch train and is listed as a patient.
Dr. William M. Chowney a noted Minneapolis specialist and his wife arrived this afternoon and will stay several days. He will consult with Dr. Wilson Dr. Longeway and others regarding spotted fever and may remain in the county for some time. They are guests at the Piorence hotel.
Two men robbed Butchs Place saloon in Fairhaven Washington about midnight exiting with three dollars. Police pursued and a fatal injury to Policeman Anders Peterson was reported along with non fatal wounds to Night Watchman Grandjeau and bystander Thomas Barger as a mistaken-identity gun exchange occurred near Dead Man's Point.
Charles D. Thompson former supreme finance keeper of the Knights of Maccabees was arraigned in Port Huron circuit court and pleaded not guilty to a $57,000 embezzlement charge. He is free on $35,000 bond, with trial set for June.
The 38 year old Edna May Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs E Moore died yesterday at Columbus hospital. Her remains were taken to Boulder for interment at the family home.
The Berlin Tageblatt reports a New York citizen committee plans to offer a statue of George Washington to Emperor William in exchange for a statue of Frederick the Great presented to the United States.
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