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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office of the Standard located at 119 West Main Street Missoula. Telephone number 118 available. Advertising rates furnished on application.
The article describes affordable dress wear and work shoes that appeal to customers. It notes many pairs have been tested and will be backed by hundreds of wearers, signaling reliable quality and popular pricing.
In Missoula leaders praise the annual fair for drawing new residents, boosting trade, and expanding Bitter Root apple shipments. Elders recall early fairs and emphasize the event’s value for local business, culture, and future growth, while urging greater farmer involvement.
The university hires Dewett Peck as coach after his past as a college player and Iowa State College coach. He leads players in rigorous Thanksgiving week training ahead of a key game against the Agricultural College, with baseball and literary society events also noted. Donations to the museum include a hornet nest, fungus sheet, paper money from 1863, and corn from Missouri. Donohue Co. store ad joins the week’s features.
The Democratic central committee has opened its headquarters in the Missoula hotel building and starts field work this week. First speaking events are planned at Heron and Clinton on October 8 as part of a thorough campaign leading to election day. The ticket is described as composed of clean men with good reputations and loyal Democrats.
Missoula Oct 6 Sheriff Kreutin ger of Nez Perce county Idaho says he left for home with two prisoners Brown and Gardner who were arrested by Deputy Sheriff McCormick on the Lolo trail. He says the gang, of which he is certain Brown and Gardner are members, went away pleased with his trip.
The notice lauds Sheriff Prescott and Deputy Sheriff McCormick for rapid arrests of the wholesale gang and notes Montana officers deserve credit. Some members have fled toward Idaho. authorities expect arrests within days.
Missoula treasurer J. M. Keith pays premiums at First National Bank. Uncalled premiums within 389 days forfeited to the fair association. Yearly awards larger due to extensive fruit and live stock displays, including draught horses. Holders urged to present winning tags early to close business.
Missoula reports a surge in ore shipments from the Coeur d Alene district after adjusted differences with mine owners and the lead trust. Railcars have struggled to keep up as Wallace visitors note the town and district are bustling with prosperity again.
New housing spread along the riverfront completes 150 residences in a development that remains unheard by other city districts.
W S Wisner sues Northern Pacific for 30000 in Spokane claiming injury near Billings while Walker was treated at Missoula hospitals. Walker reportedly unstable after drug treatment and had previously settled for 1000. Bitter Root and Missoula residents travel to testify.
Missoula reports County Attorney Hall leads a quiet probe into the Pressley murder mystery. The alleged killer husband is blamed for the fatal blow with a flatiron. he survived a self inflicted razor wound and will face trial. Hall’s record of securing convictions and sheriff's aid support a strong prosecution.
Bitter Root travelers report the Four Mile house road is sandy and full of holes and ruts making travel difficult. With heavy loads the crossing near Briggs place is nearly impassable. commissioners are urged to fix the highway before winter. Fort Missoula soldiers have improved roads around the post using county and city grading machinery.
Missoula reports September enrollment of 1122 with an overall 99.3 percent punctuality. High school students show the highest tardiness, while eighth grade under Miss Faherty records no tardiness. Miss Sloan's primary room leads in attendance. Superintendent McKay vows changes this month.
Missoula dates report superb fall conditions across Western Montana. The region enjoys unusually fine weather drawing people to the countryside and prompting comparisons to California’s climate.
Farmers commend the track for its climate and feed, offering excellent facilities that provide strong inducements for horsemen to winter their horses under favorable conditions.
Missoula Oct 6 Railroad rumors circulate that Northern Pacific may convert the Coeur d Alene branch into the main line between Missoula and Spokane by relocating the line, tunneling the Idaho divide, and using Wallace as a connection. Engineers begun relocating from De Smet to Wallace, stirring speculation despite headquarters ignorance.
The republican county central committee and county office candidates met Saturday at the Knights of Pythias hall. W. H. Roberts was elected chairman, E. A. Sherman secretary, and J. F. Cone treasurer. An executive committee includes Roberts Sherman Cone Chaffin Cleary Miser and Conner from several towns.
The Largey plant in Missoula advances with enclosure of the planing mill and sash factory areas. A vast dry kiln, 150 feet long and wide for four tracks, will hold 16 carloads of lumber and is touted as one of the Wests largest kilns. Mail orders go to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
In Missoula on October 6 the department of the interior sustains the local office and the general land office in Willett and Bigras versus F. A. Hyde desert entry. The decision favors the homestead entry of the contestants.
Missoula Oct. county commissioners held a session approving the bond of Mason J. Meyers appointing election judges to fill vacancies abolishing Ferry precinct and restoring Mart ina precinct. Funding was approved for the care of the poor and county physician services.
Missoula reports several Butte gentlemen visiting for the fair and races have extended their trip into the Bitter Root valley. Their ongoing excursion suggests renewed interest in Missoula area sights and opportunities for future visits.
Several families from Butte will spend the winter in Missoula seeking a milder climate. The decision follows reports of milder temperatures and suitable living arrangements in the city, with arrangements already under way for housing and schooling.
Special Correspondencer of the Standard Hamilton reports Mr and Mrs W F E Duncombe returning from Portland and Seattle to visit Mrs Duncombes brother J E Sherman then depart for Fort Dodge Iowa Six Hamilton school teachers visited Lake Como for a final outing of the season F M T Lockwood was nominated for coroner W H McCoy from Darby was in town Miss Cora Adams returned from Washington George Talbot to arrive from Missoula Oct 10 to replace Walter Turner at Anaconda Copper Mining Co store J B Overturf from Darby and couples Miser Cleary Beckwith visitors in Hamilton Saturday
A Missoula resident recalls the south side growth, noting it has been four years since building his home and counting new houses erected in that period, reflecting on rapid development in the area.
The Missoula race track returns to quiet after the last horses bound for Spokane have left. Trainer George Farmer will keep winter quarters at Missoula and is expected to field a larger string than usual this season.
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