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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1901
Page
13
Missoula dispatches internal rail chatter as the Call Boy laments brakemen resignations and yard missteps. He recalls a long chase by the yardmaster, praises the Gem reopening, and muses on depot plans and a potential double track. The piece ends with a playful rule quiz about a late conductor and a mail order plug.
The defendant pleaded not guilty and the case is scheduled for a Monday afternoon hearing. The incident began when Wagner and companions entered a lunchroom, ordered meals, and Wagner was angered when a Jap failed to serve him, prompting him to raise a stool before a worker drew a gun.
Missoula reports all county schools active except Lothrop and Stark. Thirty four schools are in session with high attendance. Orchard Homes began last Monday after the board accepted a new building. Lothrop and Stark will open soon with new teachers.
Fresh oysters at Union market Missoula Oct 12 report Copper City Limited delayed from 1 40 PM to 3 40 PM due to a wreck at Dempsey. Rail workers built a temporary track around torn roadbed and traffic will use it until main line is repaired. Superintendent Russell returned home after overnight wreck duty. Golden Rule Millinery emphasizes up to date stock and reasonable prices. Dr Gwinn oculist and audiologist notes Judge Clements will sit on Lewis and Clark water rights and Pulley Ludwig shoe case with Sheriff Curran involved in Carl ton matters.
Samuel Dinsmore in Missoula on October 12 called for bids to widen the Miller ditch to 14 feet and slope the sides to improve irrigation for Dinemore Orchard Homes. The report also notes Major Smead’s return from Helena where he testified before the federal grand jury on cases involving whiskey sales to Indians.
An official letter from Acting First Assistant Postmaster General J M Masten approves a new carrier for South Missoula. Dec 1 start date set with route layout and senior substitute nomination. The senior substitute named is Malcolm Macaulay. Chicago Bee Hive ad follows.
Missoula reports rapid progress on the new station with the first story underway and slated for completion by November 1. The Globe notes strong university football practice under coach Frank Bean and mentions fall clothing sale prices on Mackinaws at 2.50. Local ads urge trying the Bee Hive for mail orders with pleasing prices.
Free trial packages of a remarkable remedy are being mailed to everyone who writes the State Medical Institute seeking information. The notice promotes the product through direct mail to potential customers.
Missoula officials arrest Mrs Adkinson and Joe Borrolo after night raid on a downtown residence. They are sentenced to pay a fine of 25 pounds plus costs each. fines paid. Doctor William A. Glasgow of Missoula treated the case as a homeopath.
A Stevensville report says John Glassley's grain stack burned to ashes, with a loss near 1200 bushels. Nearby stacks and threshing machines were saved by local men.
Missoula Mercantile files suit in district court against J. D Gould to recover 500 for merchandise sold. The Northern Pacific Railroad company had funds belonging to Gould which were attached.
Oct 12 in Missoula a Japanese man at the Northern Pacific depot lunch counter pulled a gun on John Wagner, a railroad employee. He was arrested and later released on bonds after appearing before a justice.
At a regular Stevensville town council meeting a 20 year electric streetcar franchise was granted to George T. Baggs. He already held county road and bridge right of way from Stevensville to the depot and will build a nearly two mile line between these points.
Experts report saccharine beets near harvest with some samples reaching 18 percent sugar and 90 percent fineness. Yields are expected to rise as harvesting widens in two weeks. The Bitter Root valley sugar beet industry shows strong promise alongside local sanitary and civic developments.
Dr. Robinson visits Stevensville on business. Missoula residents and visitors listed include Mrs. Kendall at Darby and A. E. McManus of Nine Mile. The opera house offers A Common Sinner and Wise Woman company at Union hall. Local mining claims and transfers feature Ike Hamburger and Walter Mackey. An arrest and jail term are noted for Ernest Crayton, with other brief items on residents and a clothing sale at Golden Rule.
A chimney fire at the Florence hotel in Missoula caused a large crowd and excitement. Firefighters arrived quickly but the blaze was never dangerous and burned out before they reached the building. Some guests attempted to throw trunks from windows but were stopped.
The will of Gen. J. B. Marion was entered for probate with D. T. Curran and Albert Marion named executors and bonds set at 100000 each. In Louis Rocheleau estate Mrs. Rocheleau named administratrix. estate valued at 6000 mainly cattle and money. Justice Hayes court dismissed A Lacasse vs W P Hughes possession case without prejudice.
Anarchists aim to destroy government itself by assassinating heads of state. Their method is illogical and infamous, defiant of reason and humanity. Their presence in any country is an intolerable menace, and removing them will not be easy.
Judge Webster presided as several demurrers were overruled in district court. The water company case against E. Williams et al received five days to answer. Union Hall versus Maguire had costs against the plaintiff. Risdon Iron and Locomotive works versus Western Montana Placer Mining heard Oct 19. Pierce vs Wierich overruled. Boehler vs Hanson overruled with 10 days to answer. Cobban versus Higgins set for Oct 19. Eleanor Bryant vs Charles Bryant entry of default noted.
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