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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
21
Members from Missoula and Florence assist in establishing a new Ud Fellows Lodge with local support and ceremonial steps outlined for early activities.
Bitter Root limited brings Missoula and Florence Odd Fellows to Victor for a lodge installation. Thirty two charter members defined with officers listed. Visitors from Missoula anticipate a bright future for the new lodge as they enjoyed a pleasant entertain.
In Missoula on October 24 in the United States land office Brabant presented evidence that Thaddeus Therriault abandoned his homestead near De Smet and forfeited rights. Therriault offered no testimony as he was an inmate at the insane asylum when papers were served. The case hinges on whether absence due to confinement counts as abandonment.
Missoula reports a dirt hauling suit Stingr er Campbell vs Morris Schlossberg over Cedar street fill contested as payment due. Judge Houtcheny heard testimony with matter under advisement as defendants claim the dirt was provided as accommodation. Also in Missoula mining news Judge Webster heard a receiver appointment for Western Montana Placer Mining Co and the hearing was continued to next Tuesday. A freight wreck at Evaro delayed trains, derailing three or four cars with No 2 eastern limited arriving after 8. No fatalities or injuries reported.
Montana oil and mineral activity centers on 25 Montana group oil claims with 160 acres each near Ryan’s canyon. The article notes 10 new claims filed including names such as Harry Sultzer and David Brown, references to shale oil prospects, and plans for a 2000 foot drill. Also covered are Iron Mountain mine shipments, pay ore on Bald Mountain, and dredge boat movements in Bannack and Grasshopper areas.
Two passersby spotted a small blaze behind the counter at W. A. Duff’s store in the Bonner block on Higgins Avenue at about 9 pm. They removed the burning box and two sacks of nuts, sparing the interior from major damage. Deputy Kendall secured the scene. The owner was not located. origin of the fire is uncertain, with a stray match possible.
Missoula notes list residents in town including Schumaker Fowler Shannon Hamilton Porter Quivey and others. Locals discuss health updates visits to Bitter Root and Philipsburg and preparations for winter travel. Infrastructure work includes a remodeled Big Blackfoot Milling office and electric plant upgrades while police notes reflect fines and community health reminders.
Oct 23 report from Hamilton notes mild Indian summer weather aiding farm work and quiet trade. Bitter Root stock farm praises Improbable and Prelatess at Lexington races with Patty Me’s accident affecting Futurity results. Also covers sugar beet harvests, farm profits, local visits, saloon attachments, and a Stevensville burglary case.
Night work eases convenience as planks go down. County school trustees send quarterly reports to Superintendent Shelley with possible tweaks. Feasibility eyed for a Coeur d’Alene smelter and Missoula land search continues. Family of Helena man Alex Oppgard seeks his whereabouts. Plains Water Co forms to supply Plains with a $25 000 capital, directors J A McGowan Della McGowan and J M Self. Ranchman Van Dorn aided after a fall near Miller Creek. he recovers after police restraint. Bids sought for timber crib work and head gates for South Missoula ditch. Details from Samuel Dinsmore. Bee Hive Store promotes boys’ shoes. Dr W A Glasgow homeopath in town. Lemley the tailor touts fall suits.
Dr. J. C. Burton osteopath based in Missoula hosts a group of visitors in town for the night. A. B. Keith and J. B. Furey of Butte. A. Corbett of Spokane. and Harry Yeager of Helena are among those noted in town.
The King's Daughters will host a supper Saturday evening in the store next to Lister and Rowland on East Front Street from 5 to 8 o clock to raise funds for necessary charities.
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