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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office of the Mandard is listed at 110 West Main Street Missoula with telephone 118. Advertising rates furnished on request.
An odd fragment notes local concerns in Seovene about town health and street conditions. The brief hints at unrest around public safety and infrastructure without detailing incidents.
Missoula observes a busy period as new mills rise and homes rush to completion while talk grows of a modern opera house. The Royal Italian band’s Thursday matinee draws a satisfied crowd and praise for Manager Hartley’s season.
Sheriff Clarence R. Prescott and county treasurer Dan J. Heyfron are announced for Ir county offices. The report notes their candidacy and official selection by party or local slate.
A Czyard plan calls for systematic park care and early spring work on Greenough and Knowles parks, with driveways, bridges, and arbours. The article cites university grounds as a model, notes Arbor Day planting history, and urges the city council and park trustees to form a board and begin expansion of playgrounds and trees, including school grounds at Irvine Prescott Whittier.
Miss Wate Shelley county school superintendent of schemes denies addressing a Clinton political meeting. She states she did not speak at that or any meeting and has an agreement with Republican candidate Miss Spurgin not to attend or speak at meetings. Also notes she was in Clinton visiting schools not politicking. Savage rifles advertised at McBride's for $18.
In Missoula on Oct 10, George F B Beckwith filed for letters of administration with the widow's consent. The estate is valued at about 10000 dollars, comprising real estate and merchandise. Heirs listed are a widow and two sons.
An advertisement urges readers to inspect the large stock of wraps and millinery before choosing a tall winter outfit, inviting interest in the Donahue company’s offerings.
Missoula on October 10 reports a special session of the district court will be held Monday under Judge Webster to naturalize new citizens in time for the upcoming election.
The Missoula school board teachers' committee met on October 10. The session produced no major actions or decisions, with no business of great importance addressed.
The Helena baseball club directors refused President Goodkind's resignation and urged him to back President Lucas at the upcoming league meeting. Jack Flannery agreed to stay as manager next season and finances show a healthier balance than expected. Grounds will be improved with a new dressing room and raised fence while several players are reserved for next season.
Representatives from Montana Idaho and Washington universities meet to draft a general set of rules governing athletics for all colleges. Montana will send two delegates from Bozeman and Missoula. Ira Pressley remains in improved condition at Parsons Hospital though his mental state puzzles surgeons.
In Missoula on October 10 a rousing Democratic rally in Thompson Falls featured Matthew Jovee and fellow legislature candidates drawing large crowds. In Potomac Charlie Hall spoke to residents of the upper Blackfoot, reports limited by no telegraph or telephone lines but described as a big meeting and Hall's regional popularity.
Misoula notes list residents visiting from Anaconda Spokane Bonita Butte Saltese and more. Officials and locals attend the big fair, legal actions include fines for drunks and a notary appointment. Infrastructure changes include a discontinued Alder and Stevens light and sidewalk petitions.
Residents say a mare was twisted by a wire around its leg causing soreness. The owner requested care, stating the mare was turned upon and someone tied the wire afterward, not his fault.
James M. Mahoney of Boston Heights sustained a fractured skull and two broken ribs when his wagon with four horses ran away to Sand Coulee. He briefly armed himself with a revolver, threatened family and neighbors, and was disarmed by Officer Murray after being confined at home.
Documents filed with the Missoula county clerk list deeds transferring parcels in the Montana and School additions with modest sums, a timber land lot transfer for $1, a 150 wage-equivalent price, and a large 160 acre U S patent to Maggie Y Keefe. The Montana Antimony Mining and Smelting company locates the Black Jack claim in the Wallace district.
Missoula churches publish Sunday schedules. Christian church with morning and evening sermons and music. Baptist church holds services at 11 am and 7:30 pm with Sunday school and unions. Presbyterian reports no services due to pastor absence. German Lutheran holds 3 pm preaching after 2 pm Sunday school. Congregational offers morning sermon and 12:15 pm Sunday school. Holy Spirit chapel conducts Holy Communion at 11 am and 7:30 pm. First Church of Christ Scientist meets at 11 am with Sunday school afterward. Scandinavian church preacher Peterson in. All invited.
Missoula report states Dr. Brown of Parsons hospital staff has returned from Helena after taking the state medical exam for a practitioner's certificate. He is connected with Dr F W Morr’s Tietien block.
Missoula reports the quarantine on the Broadbent residence was lifted today after several weeks. Public health authorities confirmed the house no longer poses a health risk and residents may resume normal activities.
Missoula dispatch notes Officer John Wilson, who was summoned to Fort Collins Colorado by his mother's death, has returned home and resumed his patrol beat.
The infant child of F. B. Arey will be buried at the family residence in Missoula. The funeral services are set for Saturday afternoon at the family home.
Missoula residents report Mrs. John Gannon was called home today by the serious illness of her mother.
Missoula on October 10 Prof J M Hamilton departed for Spokane to attend an important meeting. The trip aims to discuss affairs affecting the university and local education initiatives.
The Humane Society in Missoula reports finding the black mare involved in a complaint this week on the south side. No further details given about the investigation or the horse's condition.
A notice notes Viett Missoula Nursery operates greenhouses or a city store on Higgins Avenue inviting inquiries about services and availability at the Missoula location.
Roadmaster Frank Marne arrived from the Coeur d'Alene branch noting the heaviest business in its history. Extra trains run yet the railway cannot handle the volume of ore shipments. Lumber traffic is also very heavy with railway capacity stretched.
Read travels from valley to meet Charles S White and wife of Chicago at Riverside ranch for several days in October. White is in Montana for a bear hunt with Read and will travel to the Bitter Root west fork before winter. A No 8 cook stove is offered at McBride's for ten dollars.
Detective County Superintendent Kate Shelley reports from Clinton Baird and Bonita that the schools are well attended and in good condition. Shelley returned from the visit and noted orderly classes and positive attendance at each site.
Special Dispatch reports extensive prairie fires on the Indian reservation between Poplar and Wolf Point last week. Ranchers lose hay sheds corrals and stock. several horses burned and an old woman reportedly perished near Wolf Point. stockmen seek winter range as most of the reserve is burned.
Vienna reports Count Eugene Esterhazy has left the Jesuit order and begun legal action to recover his $175,000 gift to the society since joining in 1885.
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