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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1901
Page
12
Report notes good progress on all structures in Missoula with clear signs of advancement. Construction teams work on foundations framework and exterior enclosures as projects advance toward milestones.
The new Northern Pacific station under construction in Missoula shows the company’s confidence in the city. Builders add a second story and expand brickwork while yard and repair facilities grow, prompting investor interest and expected business movement to Higgins avenue’s upper end. A spring hotel and several two story blocks are planned as traffic and commerce rise. Grand opening sale announced by The Globe.
Ovando notes a pleasant summer in his section with reserve work making excellent progress. Rangers are better organized and equipped than ever, roads across the reserve have been built rapidly, and travel between locations is much easier now.
In Missoula on October 25 the land office dismissed the Massey versus Sanson contest over a Plains homestead after final proof and sale to Big Blackfoot Milling. The office found the Bigfoot company acted in good faith and that lawful requirements were met, siding with the contestee. Miss Lawson testified as a witness.
The Missoula school board votes to advertise a new bond issue. Officials plan to outline bond details and levy impact for voters. Public notice will include enrollment effects and project timelines for district infrastructure upgrades.
Missoula residents face uncertainty as the school board reviews constitutional limits on selling school lands. Officials warned that no lots in the school section may be sold until a remedy is offered, potentially affecting numerous existing purchases. The board plans to buy a block for a schoolhouse site amid the debate.
Police Judge Hayes heard the state case against Robert Wadall charged with stealing a saddle from a Pattee creek cabin. Wadall claims ownership while a witness says the saddle was given to the complainant. Wadall had a key to the cabin and broke a trunk to obtain the saddle. Judge Hayes took the case under advisement until morning for a decision.
The land office today canceled the entry of Eugene Carr after a contest case filed by R. E. Latimer against Carr heirs showed abandonment. The disputed land lies between Grass Valley and DeSmet. Dr. J. C. Burton, Osteopath, Missoula.
Mis soula residents and visitors include Attorney General Donovan, J R Mitchell from Clinton mines, A D Ross of Huson, and J A Watson to Spokane. Notables address notaries public appointments, pool room expansions, a marriage license for Victor Dupuis and Rosie Ashley, and a university football trip to Butte. A fire damaged J Bo Catlin’s ranch house. K O T M plans a grand ball in Victor.
Missoula reports that Poe Catlin vacated his former Missoula residence which was sold last week to J. K. Pardee who will occupy it immediately. Catlin plans to stay in Missoula through winter and possibly longer, but may depart East in spring. The house was among the city's first prominent residences and Catlin recalls moving in on Christmas Eve 23 years ago.
In Missoula churches on Sunday, Presbyterian, Congregational, Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, German Lutheran, Scandinavian, Christian Science and Christian denominations announce service times, Sunday schools, and youth events. Morning sermons cover The Nature of Prayer and What Is the Bible. evening sermons and special music noted.
Missoula reports a misidentified wild swan incident when two men chased a goose on the river where channels meet. The bird proved tame and escaped from a restaurant yard before supper onset. The King's Daughters plan a charity supper Saturday 5 to 8 pm at East Front Street store near Lister Rowland to raise funds for local charities.
A letter from D K Bandmann sent from Missoula reports his Saturday New York Murray Hill theater Richelieu performance as a marked triumph with enthusiastic audience praise. Next week he will stage Othello with alternating rage and title roles followed by Richard the Third and a Merchant of Venice revival. He plans Albany debut November 25 with his own company and may tour eastern cities thereafter. Hosiery sale advertised by Bee Hive invites all buyers.
Filed for Record Lieuland certificate US to C W Clarke for northeast quarter of section 30 township 15 range 22 Extension of time W J Stephens to HW OW McLaughlin for timber cutting to March 1 1903 Quit claim Vincent Lalonde to Marie F Lalonde Saltese Shoe and Quartz locations in St. Regis district including Benjamin Scott Chicago lode North Star extension Frank Fichault Annie lode Articles of incorporation Plains Water Co capital 25000 in 256 shares term 40 years directors J A McGowan Della McGowan J M Self Figures that tell the story on boys shoes this week Bee Hive
William Crawford from Clinton said Missoula’s rebuilding is advancing quickly and he expects to open his new store in about a week. Structures rise as materials arrive and labor is secured. the town should be nearly rebuilt in four months. Mark the Bee Hive Store promotes boys shoes this week.
A visiting traveler praised Missoula for hospitality across Montana noting good reports on apples flowers horses and overall welcome. Local oculist Dr Gwinn in Missoula recalls positive sentiment during October observations. A Plains arrest reports liquor sold to Indians, agent Smead witnessed the sale and a bond was posted for federal court appearance.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a prenatal aid that reduces childbirth pain and strengthens mothers. It claims to avoid alcohol and narcotics and includes testimonials from a mother of six praising reduced pains and healthy babies, plus notes on Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets.
Justice of the Peace Hoatcens found Bringer and Campbell owed Morris Schlossberg $91.40 for dirt hauled to fill his lot with costs. Notice of appeal was filed.
Gust Moser supervisor of the Lewis and Clarke forest reserve is in Missoula for a few days on official business. He came down from the reserve to the city.
In district court today additional affidavits were filed in the receivership case of Western Montana Placer Mining company by defendants. The statements signed by L. F. Keim T. H. Elliott and J L Elliott argue against forcing a receiver and support Cryslers management. Also notice bidder call for timber crib work and head gates for the South Missoula ditch with details from Samuel Dinsmore.
Missoula reports the university football team completed a final practice on Friday afternoon before traveling to Butte for Saturday’s game. The squad shows less practice but has improved since the last match, with two or three players crippled though no lineup changes expected per Dr. W A Glasgow. Land patents filed for Montana Way Up claims near Foundation, West Fisher country south of Libby.
Hamilton notes detail the new Ravalli lodge of Odd Fellows formed with 31 members, plus reports on travel plans of A Buel family and local shipments of fruit. Mining season winds down while residents relocate and prepare for winter with arrivals from Iowa and Missoula.
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