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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office of the standard located at 110 West Matin Street Mie oula. Telephone News Advertising rates furnished on application.
The ad touts medium priced dress and work shoes that are easy on the soles. It claims many pairs have been tested and hundreds of wearers back the claim of comfort and value.
Missouri notes how the cemetery trustees and city board have advanced a beautification plan. Hundreds of trees, graded walks, and extended water mains boost the park-like burial ground. Ladies of the association organized support, turning over the property and setting a course for continuing improvements next year.
The Democratic central committee outlines candidate tours across Montana counties with listed dates and towns from Oct 7 through Nov 2. Notables include Charles H Hall for county attorney with running mates J I Massey and others, plus M M Joyce for state senator and accompanying slate. Details cover Potomac Bonner Heron Plains Lolo Superior Nine Mile Frenchtown Saltese De Borgia St Regis and more with town by town appearances.
In a ceremony at a parish parsonage Vandoy Nieht Fr CC Cathrell of Hamilton and Viice Vandterhere of Ranner were married by Pastor Rarnes Thepera. The couple will visit Roanner then relocate to Hamilton for residence.
Marion Bros. of Frenchtown has closed a deal with a California firm for 196000 bushels of hard wheat. It is the largest order yet received in Western Montana and will be filled. The price is not specified, net to seller, free on board Frenchtown.
Missoula announces organization of a football team with Hudson at center Miller at right guard Faber at left guard and Harris at tight end. The brief lists players and positions as of October 7.
Missoula city council met Monday night with routine business only. Bills were approved and three saloon license petitions granted. A street railway franchise request was referred to the ordinance committee for study. Frank Woody represented D A Barlow, with the East’s Charles Barrow.
On October 7 in Missoula the No 2 westbound carried Mitchell Montana superintendent of motive power and Montana business car. Mitchell’s second trip over the line follows earlier changes in motive power distribution. Trains now run more nearly on time than for a long period, though the cause is not specified.
The foundation for a new heating plant behind the First National Bank building is nearly finished. Heavy stone masonry will be followed by brick work and the plant should be operational by January 1. It will heat the bank building the Hammond building the Florence hotel the Eddy block and the Missoula Mercantile store with potential for future expansions.
In Missoula on Oct 7 Conductor Bogard misplaced half of a Coeur d'Alene freight. At 5 pm engineer pulled half to De Smet and found the other half missing. The conductor rode the first half returning to Missoula and could not locate the missing portion believed to be in the yard.
Ira Pressley remains under guard as surgeons express confidence in his recovery from a throat wound. Pressley has retained Farry Parsons to defend him at trial. Authorities enforce strict surveillance to prevent another suicide attempt while Pressley shows calm indifference to the murder charge.
Missoula reports the death of the father of Paul Wagnitz of this city. The son, who had learned of his father’s illness, left for Portland, Oregon, and arrived after the elder Wagnitz had died. He attended the funeral and will return home soon.
District court in Deer Lodge granted a new trial to Felix Landry after finding an erroneous jury instruction and insufficient evidence to warrant the verdict. Landry had been convicted of grand larceny for stealing a horse near Elliston, receiving one year in the penitentiary.
A stranger created a disturbance and used a neck yoke to strike men. The men fought back, prevailed, and the stranger will be tried later.
Missoula reports B A Palmer and W F Gleason visiting to lay out proposed changes at Bonner station. The hill near the station will be cut down and approaches realigned to ease access. They will then resume work on the Coeur d Alene branch.
A notice states Bray seeks judgment for amounts earned prior to the partnership agreement, claiming excess sums beyond what Bray reported and urging due account of earnings before the partnership began.
Workmen on a hill north of Missoula uncovered an apparent old Indian cemetery while digging a large water main. Six adult skeletons were recovered in well preserved condition lying close together, believed buried about two years ago before the second reservoir was built by the water company.
The Billings event to select a team to face the All American bowling squad concluded after 50 bowlers completed 30 games. The top six scores are listed with averages led by R H Daniele 176 3-15 and J R Elcot 175 3-18, Ogren 172 19-80, Babcock 174 2-30, Corry 170 9-10, and Tschudy 171 2-15, with the lowest average 153 17-21. The first three form the main team, next three are substitutes.
Missoula observers report Wallace Mix and Miss Grace Farlin united in marriage at the European hotel parlors with Rev. F. J. Salsman presiding.
Superintendent Russell appoints J. T. Hues as Missoula yards yardmaster, replacing A. J. Chamberlain who has resigned. Chamberlain will take a conductorship on the road after long efforts to be relieved.
The U S circuit court of appeals issued a writ of supersedens staying mining activity in the Snohomish Tramway lode claims near Butte Montana. Receiver John L Harris is ordered to stop all mining or work on the claims pending further orders in the Heinze and Larkin case against Butte and Boston Consolidated Mining Co.
Billings report shows Laurel operator E. E. Foster testifies No. 45 left ten minutes late while Billings operator O. J. David places departure five minutes late. Conductor Kelly testified a one minute discrepancy exists as the hearing continues.
Four cars carrying white soldiers traveled through Missoula this afternoon. The troops had just arrived in the United States from the Philippines and stated their destination was New York.
Missoula on October 7 reports Master Mechanic Ruck of the Northern Pacific has named B. Paine as general foreman of the local shops to replace J. A. Magnusson, who resigned.
D A Barlow says his brother Charles is supported by a Connecticut bank and that funds are ready for the Missoula street railway franchise. He asserts swift approval and no delays if granted.
Missoula reports Deputy Game Warden A. H. Higgins headed along the Lota trail toward the Clearwater divide to investigate alleged violations of state game law.
A drunken man caused trouble at the Eclipse stables in Missoula early this morning, involving several employees in the incident.
Missoula on October 7 reports Special Officer Sands Monday thoroughly fumigated the Stolls residence where a smallpox case occurred. As a precaution, a double dose of formaldehyde was used and the house will remain closed for several days to prevent further spread.
Conductor Harry Markus, in charge of train No. 4 at Rapida, has returned to Missoula. He offers no new light on the accident and provides no information beyond what has already been published.
Carl Weis sues August Bray in district court seeking an accounting of a year old sheep partnership. He alleges unequal capital, time, and expenses, and claims Bray benefited from wool and shearing costs while Weis contributed more. He seeks a settlement of profits and losses.
Beaumont Texas Midnight reports a massive blaze in the Hoger Swayne oil tract with thousands of dollars in damage and up to twenty feared dead. Derricks burn as tanks and structures, the field described as a brilliant but deadly scene with wide destruction.
Nettie Mare and Cora Coulombe were driving at night when they collided with a heavy wagon. The buggy was smashed and both women suffered serious injuries, with Mare particularly harmed.
Louis Odell is seriously ill in Wallace with pneumonia. Mr Hanbidge of Victor has been sent for and has gone to Wallace. Missoula friends hope for his recovery.
Miss Abendroth, a teacher at Orchard Homes school, has been unable to teach for two days after an accident Saturday that threw her from her bicycle and seriously sprained her ankle in Missoula on October 7.
A large stock of wraps and millinery is shown by the Ponohue company for fall and winter wear. The display invites customers to inspect the new selections before deciding on outfits.
A blaze at 2 am in Beaumont Texas within the Hogg Swayne oil tract caused an estimated 100000 dollars in losses and probable fatality. Thomas Rowley suffered burns and is believed to die. The fire started when a lantern was opened in a gas laden area and spread to a tank and nearby derricks. Fire crews and residents fought the flames but could not stop them.
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