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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office of the Standard is at 10 West Main Street Missoula. Telephone number 118. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Byron L. Cook, named as business agent for a gang of horse thieves, is sought after their loot disappeared. He allegedly took part in disposing of stolen animals and has not been located.
Missoula dispatch reports two men jailed in Plains on horse stealing charges revealing a organized gang routing through Plains, Thompson Falls, the Indian reservation, Flathead valley and into Canada. If stockman By ron L. Cook is captured, investigators expect to dismantle the ring and end ongoing losses to stock growers.
A reward will be paid to the finder who returns a pearl-handled revolver left at Mentrum and Briggs in Missoula.
Missoula reports finishing work on the new Park addition school and the Orchard Homes building moved to a central, larger site donated by Samuel Dinsmore. The changes expand seating, relieve crowding at the north and east side buildings, and prepare for a larger fall enrollment. First quality fishing rods, half price, at McBride's.
The September term of the district court opened with Judge Webster presiding and Deputy Sheriff Kelley as bailiff. The renovated courtroom impressed the county commissioners. Cases include Frank Whitman burglary and George Delaney and Walter Stevens robbery with counsel appointed. Henry Fiden and Norman McAllister plea of not guilty. trial set for Sept 9 at 9 am.
A fragmented Missoula item notes letters received by the governor, with reference to Lieutenant and the Green River area, marking a mid September period and ongoing correspondence.
A Springs, Wash resident reports improving health with no definite return date. Friends in Missoula are glad to hear he is recovering after two to three weeks of steady progress. Order Garden City Standard bottle beer, the best on earth.
A telegram from railway headquarters reports Grant's Camp near the Coeur d'Alene branch bridge was destroyed by fire early today. The camp sits in the big loop west of Wallace mountain near two large wooden bridges. The loss is estimated at 1500 dollars. Inspector Grant, in charge, was in town last night. Work had been suspended.
Missoula report says James Van Ham a railroad man faced a divorce suit filed by his wife in Helena where she lives. He had already begun a divorce suit here last July to gain possession of his young daughter. He reportedly went to Helena to secure custody after not being served locally.
Missoula reports Mrs Louise Foley of Thompson assigned to Leonard M Coleman assets totaling about 3 dollars with merchandise 2.72 dollars in book accounts 28 dollars and 1.19 dollars in real estate The move surprises friends and aims to straighten matters so she may resume business The largest creditor is Mr Foley who loaned his wife 12 dollars
Missoula readers learned that Max Bakun the man arrested near No. 4 Monday night before the circus crowds was released today on County Attorney Hall's recommendation. The accuser failed to appear to file a complaint, leaving no charges against J. C. Burton osteopath or Bakun.
Missoula news reports Portland baseball players passed through the city on their way home from a state visit this year. Seattle team also passed through the night before. Pink Hawley, once a top big league pitcher, now resides in Missoula and works as a fireman on the Northern Pacific.
Five cent wine Thibofeau and Lea note rising apple shipments from the Bitter Root to Missoula on September 2. Early varieties are on market and sell readily though the valley branch trains run late as harvest begins and quality remains good.
P. M. Reilly & Co grocers report Labor Day drew the largest crowd Missoula has ever handled. Extra coaches were needed on most outgoing trains for two days to move the throng, as railway workers kept busy handling the influx and departure details.
Houston steps down after several months managing Lolo Granite hot springs in Missoula. W Q Ranft takes over for a period while resort remains open through winter.
Word from division headquarters announces E. Parks, previously division store keeper at Brainerd, has been promoted to general store keeper to fill the vacancy caused by the death of R. M. Delambert.
Rev. H. E. Rosse officiated last evening at a wedding in the Christian parsonage. Samuel George Chaffee and Cora Blanch Olsen both of Bonner were the principals with M. N. Biddle and Emma Wilson as witnesses.
The 9 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Fechter died after a brief illness in Missoula. Funeral services were held this afternoon and the child was buried in the Catholic cemetery. The father is in another town but has been notified.
Joseph Lattie Joan Keas Frank Haggerty and Ed Tranison were assessed fines and costs for disturbing the peace during circus day by Justice Houtchens. They will work off their fines in jail.
Missoula Democrats convene Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the courthouse. The event is billed as a big affair with all members urged to attend and bring Republican friends.
Missoula September 2. No. 3 the paper train arrived on time today the first time in weeks. All passenger trains except one were on time.
The Nonpareil fruit store in Missoula changed owners on Monday with C. L. Gildersleeve purchasing the business formerly run by a Granite merchant.
Missoula reports a superb potato crop with large uniform spuds. A Butte buyer warns farmers to pack honestly or risk lower market prices as sacks filled with stones and dirt hurt buyer confidence amid frost concerns elsewhere. Local growers stress improvement needed to maintain strong market outlook.
A Montana socialist party member writes to correct Hazleton of Missoula. He asserts the party is organized with a state convention and tickets in field, endorses Denver resolutions, and dismisses claims of a ‘looking after’ committee. He pledges outspoken action in the fall to unite workers against rival parties.
A Montana reader denounces an interview with Mr. Hazleton as misleading and declares organized socialist movement is and will be the party’s path. The Denver convention and Livingston meeting are cited as endorsing socialist action, urging party support and warning of political consequences this fall.
Missoula updates report travel visitors and residents in town. Names include Mrs J H Pirnicout of Plains Mr and Mrs Andy Foley Thompson Mrs Farmer and children Plains and Mrs W Young returning from elsewhere C H Putney home from extended visit in the East and local sports and business notes.
In western Montana a court proceeded with motions in civil cases while Simon Hellman faced first degree assault charges with a not guilty plea. A 30-person jury panel was prepared for service. Community events include visitors from Victor and Hamilton, a postponed circus train due to engine trouble, and social visits by J. W. Tisdale among English residents.
Eugene Taylor of Fort Missoula is held in the city jail awaiting arraignment after an incident near the McKenzie ranch where he frightened a girl and fled. Witnesses say Dave Graham led a pursuit with Walden and A A Taylor capturing him and bringing him to town.
Justice Houtchens joined Hugh Allen Laird of Anaconda and Lucy Irene Williams of Stevensville in a midday ceremony in the Hammond block parlors. The groom, 21, and bride, 18, plan to reunite in Anaconda after brief separations.
County commissioners examined several hundred dollars of county accounts and laid on the table a request from B F Trailkill to repair or remove defective sidewalks at Bonner.
Miss Kane, the Woodman school’s new teacher, was thrown from a buggy when the horse turned, sustaining a badly injured arm. She received treatment from Dr. Mills in Missoula.
Roy Vaughn was arrested in Missoula this morning charged with using room 10 in the O. K. lodging house for immoral purposes. He was arraigned, pleaded guilty, and fined 15 dollars.
The new school furniture arrived today from the East in Missoula. The school board faced storage difficulties since none of the buildings are ready to receive it yet.
A worker was stung in the eye while tending bees in his yard this morning. The incident occurred as he attended to the hive, causing immediate pain but no further details on injuries or medical treatment.
Alfred Blixt filed for divorce in Missoula district court today. He seeks separation from Christina Blixt on grounds of desertion.
The passing will hardly alter festivities at Newport as Mrs. Hermann Oe¢el richs cancels key entertainments planned for the Duchess of Marlborough. The duchess will be the social focal point with many fixtures already scheduled during her visit, leaving little time for others.
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