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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office location is 110 West Main Street Mieacula with telephone 118. Advertising rates are furnished on application.
A fragmented town note references local gardeners with unclear names and a garbled line about Chinese links. The readable facts are limited to mentions of gardeners and a mysterious association, with no clear event date or outcome.
Missoula readers note a housing squeeze despite heavy new building as many locals fill jobs with railway lumber mining and retail work. Chinese vegetable peddlers face union scrutiny while growers protest and a new Flora Belle apple variety draws interest at markets. Freight depot activity highlights Missoula’s pivotal role in regional trade.
A petition from John Schroe and others for a bridge over the elot Pattee street was referred to a committee. A petition by A. Marnsolf for a veneer lock on Stevens and Frane streets was warranted. Ordinance No. 127 extending the sewer main from Spruce to Railroad Street on Higgins Avenue was read and passed.
Local state board member M. Allen reports that state inspectors Brandogee and Cooley failed to find any cooling moth this year in Bitter Root valley and believes the pest is eradicated. He calls for strict enforcement against using fruit boxes from infested estates and urges growers to keep apples clean and pest free.
A university athletics panel issued statements addressing concerns at St Louis where officials urged reforms. The group outlined goals for compliance, funding, and student welfare, aiming to strengthen sports oversight and university standards.
Missoula Sept 9. Kenett Peck the new coach urged 22 players a night as the team aims to lift the program to West best standard. The Kamin student paper will issue Oct 1 and 15 monthly eight issues this year. Clarkin Literary Society met with Longfellow program and preparations grow for a faculty and alumni reception Friday night.
Prolonged deliberations mark the jury’s work in Helena as sessions continue. courthouse activity focuses on the case before the panel with no immediate verdict. local observers await a decision on the disputed matter.
The article notes Reverend J B Butter as moderator and Reverend C E Richardson calling the first business meeting to order at an event titled Gain Another Dad's Pay. The piece emphasizes the opening proceedings and leadership roles.
The Montana court delayed the Lacaff vs Jones verdict until after midnight and then reset the clock to reveal a 12 55 reading. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for 75 dollars plus costs, enjoining further trespass. The session also heard depositions and naturalization actions before adjournment.
Missoula Oct 9 The Republican city administration is accused of permitting gambling law violations. The paper identifies the mayor and officers as responsible and argues it is within their power to stop slot machines and other gambling immediately.
Encouraging reports from opening Democratic Campaign meetings in Missoula County challenge Dixon’s claim that Hitters Root supporters favor the Republican ticket. Heron and Clinton venues drew large crowds with strong reception for speakers. Additional events planned: Hall in Potomac and Joyce in Thompson Friday night.
The Donohue company presents a large stock of wraps and millinery for fall and winter outfits, inviting shoppers to view the collection before choosing their seasonal wardrobe.
The Missoula club event at the Northern Pacific club rooms drew large crowds with stylish decorations guided by Mrs. J. R. McDonald and Mrs. GHW Reimers. Esmay-Ohwen orchestra supplied the music and the affair was praised as the finest yet held by the club. Det. S Hezekiah Van Dor, injured last month on Miller Creek, shows improving signs and optimism grows for recovery.
Missoula notes list residents and visitors including William Campbell from Harrison Idaho David Lewis from Clintons Florence visitors Mrs Jeff Lauzier in Spokane and attending fair. Several locals travel for business family illness and health trips to Chicago Minneapolis Cincinnati Beloit Wis and Spokane.
In San Francisco today the appeal of Wallie against the Northern Pacific company is heard after a Helena federal court awarded Mix $10,000. The case drew Missoula interest as the railway's appeal proceeds in the court of appeals. Orders to the Golden Rule, Missoula.
Miss Abendroth, a public school teacher at Orchard Homes near Missoula, has shown remarkable pluck teaching all week with one ankle in a plaster cast from a bicycle fall that caused a sprain and ligament rupture.
In Missoula this morning carpenters stopped work on the corroded iron roofing at the Largey mill after a walking delegate deemed it a tinsmith’s job. No tinsmiths were available, and carpenters resumed work once the issue was settled.
Missoula October 4 bids opened by Atrelitec Gibson for a two apartment flat for Dr W P Mills. Three bidders Gamble Graham Kirkby and Dildine submitted offers with Gamble Graham winning at 4181 and starting work at once.
Alphonse Lacasse arrived in town from the Cedar placer mines with $16,000 in gold dust after the season second clean up. The first clean-up was slightly less. A final run in about four weeks is planned to push this year’s total beyond any recent year at the mines.
Visit Missoula Nursery greenhouses or call the city store on Higgins Avenue to inquire about offerings and hours.
John L. Sloane received word of the death of E. F. Cameron of Vermillion who had been sent to the state soldiers home at Columbia Falls. The elderly man was paralyzed and declined after arrival, never able to lie down.
The infant son of Frank Bb. Arey died this morning at the family residence after several weeks of illness. The funeral will be held upon the arrival of family members from Helena.
Secretary S P Thrasher of the Law and Order League writes to members outlining a movement to prevent the Young Corbett versus Austin Rice fight set for Waterbury in November. He urges action to curb prize fighting and protect public morals.
Dr F W Morris of Tietjenblock Missoula reports W S Beskey was seriously injured this afternoon while hauling logs at his ranch on the upper Rattlesnake. Beskey was thrown from his load down a steep bank into the creek with a badly cut head and injured hip.
No. 3 the waste bound express carried many homeseekers aboard from Missoula on October 9. The long train was three cars longer than usual yet stayed on time despite the heavy load.
Lewistown fire department plans to disband and reorganize as a volunteer company with salaries only for the chief and his assistant.
In a special session the Missoula city council appointed W K Hughes as clerk pro tem in Chey tter’s absence. The meeting addressed administrative matters and interim procedures for the municipal body.
Lon Rennick returns from an extended stay on the coast and travels through Seattle where he attended events and visited friends before resuming duties in Missoula.
Game Warden Higgins returns from the Lolo trail to Missoula as violators of game law escape into Idaho after his pursuit.
J M McNulta, Milwaukee Mining manager, reports survey work for the Big Timber and Cooke City railroad has reached about 11 miles north of town near McConnell's ranch and advances nearly two miles daily. Crews expect to arrive by Saturday or Sunday. Ex Congressmen Yorimer wins photo graphic concession at the Louisiana Purchase exposition of 1904.
John Willis of Big Timber was convicted of first degree assault on G Orejegerdes. Sentenced to five years. The dispute over land ownership led to claims of self defense after a gun was fired and Orejegerdes was shot in the shoulder. Willis has prior similar allegations but lacked sufficient evidence previously.
Oct 9 Gibraltar reports a riot after the compulsory closing of a socialist club inside Spanish lines. Five rioters are dead and several wounded as the mob attacked the civil guard, who fired back and dispersed the assailants. The mob then attacked the mayor's house and other dwellings before a battalion from San Roque arrived to restore order.
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