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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1901
Page
13
Missoula reports a busy Bitter Root branch of the Northern Pacific as fall shipments of fruit, hay, and grain rise amid strong demand. A traveling buyer warns Bitter Root shippers to improve cleanliness and preparation, urging farmers and local merchants to elevate quality or risk losing buyers in Montana markets.
An informal mining stock exchange has sprung up in Missoula at the Normandie with a daily list of new stocks. Transactions last week featured Coeur d’Alene branch stocks, plus sales of Sandstorm and Knocker shares, including Perry Steffee and William Crawford deals in Fish Creek placer and Little Widow stock.
Ex-Governor Smith visits Missoula from Butte on legal business. He praises Flathead county climate and plans to double his orchard, citing growing prospects for horticultural interests in the state. He says good orchards favor prosperity and that an orchardist is better off than a lawyer. Also a timber crib work bid notice from Samuel Dinsmore.
C W Cristman returned from Anaconda where he praised the fire department organized by Mentrum. He commended the loyal support of citizens and business men, the expert crews, and the splendid equipment, saying few western cities have as good a department.
In Missoula on October 26 the King's Daughters reported a successful supper fundraiser for the charity work this winter. The item mentions a grand opening sale and a store full of bargains at The Globe with Dr. Gwinn, an oculist and aurist, as part of the local listings.
Missoula court actions wind down the term with Judge Webster adjourning until November 25. Several cases moved, including demurrer filings and stays, while a few decisions were made or reserved in chambers. The note ends with an invitation to a boys shoe sale at Bee Hive.
Reported fire at the Catlin ranch near Stevensville caused total loss of the dwelling occupied by William Jacob under lease. No insurance. Most household goods saved. Additional records include Missoula deeds and land filings dated Oct 26 1902 for various properties and water rights.
Governor Toole and Tom McTague traveled to the Bitter Root valley and will spend Sunday at Hamilton visiting the Daly farm. Attorney General Donovan also visited Hamilton last night surprising the local group with his sudden appearance.
Contractor Wood says the new road will be finished in about three days. Heavy work at the rocky point above Bonner is done and the section along there is an excellent road. Fresh fruit and apples noted at Reilly's Blackfoot Wagon Road Missoula.
Missoula on October 26 hears Supervisor Moser will be in town for several weeks to prepare his annual reports and aid in the superintendent's office duties during that period.
School District No. 1 of Missoula County Montana will auction 45000 refunding bonds on November 25 1901 at the county courthouse in Missoula. Bonds bear 4 percent interest redeemable in 10 years and payable in 20 years from January 1 1902. Sealed proposals due by noon November 24 1901. A L Duncan Clerk.
Heavy freight business caused delays to passenger trains today. Freights were given meets, delaying service. Lemley the tailor on Higgins avenue.
Missoula report details a rail crew satire as a call boy observes the bishop bootleg gag aboard trains to Anaconda and Bearmouth. The tale notes crew chatter about railroading graft, track work and a work train accident involving George Lesher and Perry Howe.
Free trial mailings from the State Medical Institute promise home treatment for men with weakness issues. A. B. Robinson, J. D., C. M., Medical Director says letters to 68 ktron building in Ft Wayne, Indiana will receive a free sealed sample and the institute aims to reach men unable to travel.
Missoula October 26 On October 31 and November 1 the fruitgrowers of Flathead county will hold an important meeting. They will stage an apple show during the gathering and visitors from across the state are expected. Director Fortier and other agricultural college faculty will attend making it the most successful Flathead meeting yet. Mark the Bee Hive Store for boys shoes this week Fresh oysters Union market.
MISSOULA NOTES recounts visits of A W De Veber and J M Keith, arrivals of Gust Moser and others, and travel by Russ Downing. Mentions bridge maintenance complaints, graft bust potential, winter construction, Dr Rockman’s health, a railroad reunion, and the Western Montana Placer Mining receivership hearing set for Judge Webster. mail orders to Golden Rule. boys shoe figures from Bee Hive.
Local notes report Jack Gravelle breaking his forearm at the Bitter Root stock farm after a rope entangled with a horse. Grantsdale resident L. Morrison finds a long twisted wire in a hawk’s leg, suggesting cruel earlier treatment. The piece also lists visits by Attorney General Donovan, Charles Weber heading to Omaha for watchmaking studies, George T. Baggs on legal business, and other regional moves including Mentrums’ liquor trade trip, Hackett’s return from Baker City, Billy McCauley’s New York visit, Sheriff Watts in Gibbonsville, and Mrs. Thrailkill and Mrs. Orton’s travel through Hamilton.
Chicago Oct 26 Mrs Ellen Cushing leaves the People’s Home at age 72 and inherits a great fortune. Before the fire she rode in a carriage and lived in a fine house, though since then spent long days and nights in a home for friendless men.
For years we have made the optical branch a specialty. It makes no difference what the trouble is with your eyes, we can fit them to spectacles. We guarantee satisfaction.
Unexcelled buggies runabouts road wagons and spring wagons offered with screw rim wheels dust proof axles Pullman spring cushions and eye pleasing painting and trimming. Prices low and ready for inspection with harnesses to match. Call and examine them.
Mrs. Cushing, widowed and childless, accepts a million from her Uncle George Dolan of New York. She says she will not leave it to nieces or nephews but hopes to aid working mothers and their babies via a day nursery. The Dolan family origins trace to an importer on Pearl Street and a home on Varick Street.
The sons of Henry George split over the campaign. Henry George Jr. backs Shepard and the Democratic ticket while Richard George endorses Low and the fusion slate. Each plans to campaign and may hold a joint debate.
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