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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office of the Standard is at 110 West Main Street Missoula. Telephone number 08. Advertising rates furnished on application.
This season features the largest, finest line of ready to wear garments in Missoula with improved fits and quality. Stein-Bloch Hart Schaffner and Marx are highlighted as the best in the land, offering an unequaled selection and craftsmanship.
Tomorrow marks the dedication of the Methodist Episcopal church in Missoula after clearing its debt. Rev. J. W. Bennett led efforts to raise the remaining balance and the program includes love feast, dedicatory sermon by Dr. Jacob Mills, and a memorial of Montana Methodism with Rev. F. Riggio and Rev. W. W. Van Ordell.
Missoula Oct 25 The Plainsman notes the record of Charles H Hall Missoula County Attorney. He has 26 district court cases and 25 wins in the justice courts with 544 of 615 won. He defended the county in seven cases winning six with one pending and has generated 3286 dollars for the county school fund. He is praised for his rise from modest means and earnest dedication though his health has suffered. He commands respect from criminals and law abiding citizens and is favored for re election.
Rev Walter Hayes will officiate the funeral Monday afternoon at 2 30 oclock for O Neal. Report notes he had nine thousand dollars life insurance and details of the policy.
John Noonan and Miss McDonald wed at the Greenough mansion in Missoula with Rev. George Stewart officiating. Noonan, a prominent railway man and worshipful master of Missoula Lodge 13, and Mrs. Noonan, formerly a schoolteacher from Wisconsin, will spend ten days on the coast after the ceremony.
The Missoula County Democratic ticket lists candidates for state senator Matthew M Joyce and representatives H T Wilkinson J M Herzog John Cyr J J Coffee. county offices include George C Higgins sheriff Clarence R Prescott county treasurer Dan J Heyfron Jr county attorney Charles H Hall assessor J H Massey superintendent Kate Shelley auditor John Flynn coroner J M Lucy and public administrator B T Nesmith.
A young man aged three, long time resident of Missoula and Bitter Root valley, and four years in Wallace, served as bank cashier there for two years. He leaves a father in Bitter Root valley, two Missoula sisters, and a brother of unknown residence.
The Missoula Standard scored another scoop this week despite trains running late. It delivered news of a train robbery and the death of Dr. Cayley, reinforcing the paper as the city’s primary news source. Mail orders directed to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
Dan McDonald organized the first farmers union in the state in Missoula on October 25. The Veretabie Growers union operates as a branch of the American Labor Union No. 298. Charles E. Coleman is president with Qoucar E. Toombie as secretary. The group aims to promote Montana farmer interests through local vegetable preference, cash payments, and better wages with labor union cooperation.
Charles Stillinger reports Jocko tribe No 2 of the Red Men plans a large event on November 26 featuring an old fashioned turkey shoot and a Thanksgiving ball. A big supper and other entertainments are promised for locals around Iron Mountain for several days.
A Call Boy recounts Dan O Neal as a model engineman whose honesty courage and steadiness saved a train during a robbery attempt. He laments railroading offers little recognition with no pension yet insists Dan was exceptional and worth remembering. He praises Dan’s calm leadership and devotion to duty.
Missoula contractors report a flood of inquiries for local property and projects in Missoula, with university growth and new dormitory and gymnasium to be ready by next year. Local builders anticipate more business, including business blocks, homes, and a large mill complex at the stock yards, as housing and employment rise.
The Woman's club literature section met on October 20 with fourteen members attending. A talk on Geography and Topography of Greece and a paper on Races of People formed the program, followed by discussion. The next meeting will be with Dr Mae George in the First National Bank building and will cover Greek Mythology and the Religion of Prehistoric Greece.
After Lost Laurels in Missoula on Oct 2 the university team and the town squad are practicing vigorously. Both teams display strong material and the university squad appears the strongest yet, with hopes to regain last year’s laurels in the Bozeman contest.
Lieutenant Rains as quartermaster at Fort Missoula has made noticeable improvements to the post since the 24th infantry arrived. He improved buildings and grounds and completed road work around the fort, enhancing appearance and convenience.
Telegram reports the death of Louis L. Odell which occurred in Portland after pneumonia treatment. Odell, a Wallace resident, had been improving at home in Wallace before being moved to Portland for care and undergoing a lung operation prior to his death. He was a well known figure in Missoula where his family returned after his illness.
The new car repair shops in Missoula are nearly finished with interior machinery setup pending. When complete they will be the largest building in the city and can hold 16 large cars without crowding, with further plant additions planned for spring.
The infant child of W. H. Bloom died this morning at the family home in Missoula. The funeral will be held Sunday morning. Visiting Missoula Nursery's greenhouses or calling the city store on Higgins avenue provides further details.
In Missoula on October 25 many expressed sympathy for the family of Dan O Neal who lost his life protecting his train from robbers. Friends and relatives arrived today to attend the funeral.
The funeral for Mrs. Vaughn, who died yesterday at Turah, is set for Sunday at 2 20 PM from the Swedish church. Undertaker Mars handles arrangements.
Public notice invites shoppers to review Donohue company millinery and wraps before selecting their fall and winter outfits.
Alfred Bisson purchased 640 acres of land from the Northern Pacific land department. The tract is situated near Frenchtown, Montana, with the transaction completed today.
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