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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1901
Page
12
J. F. Davies delivers a formal report to the University of Montana outlining findings on library operations. The address highlights collections, access, and potential improvements for archival services and student research support.
Missoula reports ten months of library work by J F Davies authoring 4000 titles classified and catalogued. Books shelved by Dewey plan with two divisions octavo and folio. 15000 catalog cards created plus 2000 printed cards. Lectures on library economy taught to 13 students, nine completed, focusing on card cataloging and catalog use.
The local executive committee met at Professor J. M. Hamilton's rooms to discuss preliminary arrangements for the December state teachers' association meeting. Sub committees were appointed and efforts focus on a successful event with an expected attendance around 200 teachers.
The Globe Missoula reports Bonner and Price's delivery team ran away this morning damaging the wagon. The frightened horse fled from the rear of the store and was stopped at the Rattlesnake.
Baptiste Robieau, an Indian, surrendered at Plains after a fatal knife fight near Plains in which Antonio Machel was killed. Robieau allegedly separated the fighters, a stone struck Machel in the head, and Machel died. County Attorney Hall to investigate. authorities believe self defense. Also notices sale of 45000 dollars in bonds by School District No. 1, Missoula, with sealed bids due Nov 24 1901.
Gilbert Beauchaine 63, lifelong Missoula resident, died at home from pneumonia after a brief illness that followed a cold. Born May 1838 near Paris, he served in the Civil War, oversaw government warehouses in Cheyenne, and settled in Missoula in 1888. He leaves a wife, a Toledo brother, and a niece adopted as a daughter. funeral arrangements pending as a nephew may travel from Ohio.
Missoula October 29 The receivership case of Vonstorth et al against Western Montana Placer Mining Co. heard by Judge Webster is postponed to December 16 at the plaintiffs request. Bids are sought for timber crib work and head gates for the South Missoula ditch. details from Samuel Dinsmore. Health board met to enforce city health regulations especially rubbish dumping.
Missoula October 29. An agreement extended the bond on the House Group mine near Clinton for six months allowing new machinery to be installed and extensive development to resume. The delay had delayed progress after a 200 foot Nome shaft and extensive tunneling. The move aims to relieve local anxiety and restart operations.
In Missoula district court Attorney Wallace for Northern Pacific Railway filed for an appeal from commissioners’ award in its land case against McHugh and Archer and sought to enter land and begin work during appeal. Two suits against Snowstorm Mining seek delivery of mislaid mining shares by Dixon and Cowell. Dr. Gwinn and P M Reilly & Co. noted among nearby matters.
In Missoula on October 29 a certificate filed in the clerk's office shows Western Lumber company raising capital stock from 250000 to 750000 dollars. The Spokane meeting on October 1 elected A H Wethes of Butte as chairman and Wm Bickford of Butte as secretary. Par value remains one dollar per share. The management reports a debt of 409009 dollars.
In Missoula on October 29 stockholders elected A J Coffee as president T C Marshall as vice president and M Rutherford as secretary and treasurer. The company notes its mines are now under bonds.
Missoula October 24 Mrs Caroline A Cave wife of Alfred Cave died at 8 30 this morning after a lingering illness of several months in Montana where she had lived nearly forty years The funeral details were not available.
Misso ula notes report ill health of Mrs M Allen of Lolo and visits by A D Ross and Father D Aste. Albert Marion spent Monday evening with friends. Changes include McKeen McQuarrie Frenchtown mill restart and teachers back to work. Remodeling Reardon House near the opera house proceeds. Worden family to move into Hammond block. J Farrell family to new home. Alfred Beuyer resigns Huson job for Manheim’s in the city. Ed Baker’s son to have operation at Sisters’ hospital. White heads to Coeur d Alene mining area. Postmaster Keep and others to follow. St Omer’s commandery met. F P Barnes rode the goat at NP shops. Frenchtown’s Beaujeau visits France after 12 years in US. Also notes old man Drachmann’s illness and travel plans.
Mrs S Blackburn left for Detroit and Canada. A Stevensville Odd Fellows delegation helped organize a 32 member lodge in Victor. A Barnes animal show entertained. Mrs D H Goudy and Mrs Robert Daniels visited from Vic and Granite. Mrs J T Brice plans Georgia winter. Miss Florence Chapman arrived to visit family.
Unexcelled vehicles with screwed rim wheels that do not split and dust-proof axles. Pullman spring cushions provide a smooth ride. Attractive painting and trimming at low prices. Harnesses available. Call to examine and buy.
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