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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office of the Standard at 110 West Main Street, Missoula. Telephone N 118. Advertising rates furnished on application.
A shipment of two dozen sample suits from a top maker arrives for disposal at open market prices. Each suit is a unique sample and represents the best value for thrifty shoppers as the best selections go first.
Missoula and surrounding counties will shift to a nine hour day starting September 6 in the Big Blackfoot Milling company Anaconda Mining company and Western Lumber company operations. President John R Toole says wages stay the same and the change aims to improve labor relations and efficiency. Manager McConnell of Western Lumber supports immediate adoption in Clark lumber camps and anticipates positive reception from union workers.
The man died this afternoon at Sisters Hospital after a brief, severe illness from typhoid fever. His remains were moved to Lucy's undertaking establishment for burial on Sunday. Visit Missoula Nursery's greenhouses or Higgins Avenue city store.
Missoula reports Superintendent Russell Assistant Superintendent Wentworth and others who investigated the Schulder spur wreck have returned exhausted. Master Mechanic Luck came home. Officials see no clear cause but speculate a broken engine rod may have derailed the train as rails at the derailment point appeared freshly laid. Local engineers and trainmen plan shipment of the deceased.
In Malta Montana Valley county superintendent Carrie Luther revoked Miss Leah Humphrey’s teaching certificate amid accusations of cheating during a high school exam. State Superintendent Welch Harris rushed to Malta to investigate as local letters urge reinstatement and a full inquiry into the conflict between Luther and Humphrey.
President Roosevelt starts his southern journey with a one and a half hour visit to Chattanooga after arriving in a two car special train from Oster Bay. He notes a providential escape at Pittsfield and recalls Gunfire at San Juan. The party mirrors his New England crew and plans Wheeling, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Asheville with a return to Washington next Wednesday.
Missoula congregations schedule for Sunday with times for services and Sunday schools. Churches listed include Congregational South Missoula Baptist Church Church of the Holy Spirit German Lutheran Presbyterian Scient ist First Church of Christ Scandinavian Christian with the noted pastors and service times.
Missoula County considers securing a lead position amid sweltering conditions and refinery activity as authorities discuss potential roles and impacts on local industry and climate.
A Missoula county citizen urges securing a Spokane or Denver lead smelter plant to process Coeur d Alene ores. The Idaho Tribune notes a 500 ton daily facility with $1.5 million capital may be built within a year, and Missoula residents claim abundant water fluxing material power rail access.
A standard indicates water sufficiency to operate the plant wall at a point within a few miles of Missoula. Mail orders are to be sent to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
Antoine Finley, known for prior trouble, was examined by Commissioner Smith and other officials in Missoula. He faces a theft of a horse alleged from spring four years ago and a second unverified charge. the third charge led to him being bound over to the federal court for possible penitentiary punishment.
Miss Shelly county superintendent releases list of teachers who passed the recent exam. Names include Lydia Combs Thompson Anna Hofmeter Missoula Nell Kain Woodman Mrs Charles A Smith Superior Mussetta Wheeler Potomac. Remaining papers sent for further assignments to Rutte Park Ravalli counties for teaching positions.
General Superintendent Mr. Kimberly arrives in Missoula with his private secretary and stenographers. He spends the day with Superintendent Russell to discuss matters tied to the recent division change.
Harvey Logan alias Kid Curry, alleged Great Northern train robbery ringleader, has been delivered to federal authorities in Nashville after Judge Sneed ruled concurrent jurisdiction. Logan can now be tried for possession of unsigned Montana bank bills and for forging bank official names.
The 15 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs G Belleu of Hamilton was operated on at Parsons hospital this afternoon for appendicitis. She was taken in quite ill yesterday but after the operation she rests easier.
Sept 5 in Missoula several ministers have come back from vacations to resume duties. Rev. J A Barnes spent weeks in Eastern Montana enjoying the trip. Rev F J Salsman and family came from Lolo where they camp yearly near the Hollensteiner ranch. Rev H F Russell resumed last week and preached last Sunday, and Rev J W Bennett will preach a week from next Sunday.
A fire at Samuel Dinsmore's ranch west of Missoula burned straw stacks this afternoon. It is believed the blaze started from a lighted cigar.
In district court today a default judgment was entered in favor of E. C. Martin against R. D. Terry and wife for 1514 dollars and 125 dollars in attorney fees.
Prof Rudolph Virchow the pathologist died in Berlin at 2 PM. The papers extol his role as a world leading medical reformer and note his influence on modern medicine. They praise his humanitarian work in improving Berlin hospitals and sanitary institutions.
Special Dispatch reports Kalispell on September 5 continues to seek C. A. Cooley after his abrupt disappearance. Police and friends maintain vigilant search across the city as clues stay elusive.
Sheriff Prescott returns from Deer Lodge with Delaney and Stevens the young men charged with assaulting and robbing Brooks in the railroad yards. They will serve five years each. He leaves for Hope to subpoena witnesses in the Whitman theft case.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports the death of Thomas Richardson in the Custer hotel. An old-time Belt resident and former constable, he was about 45 and left a son in Marysville. Funeral services planned for 10 oclock tomorrow, led by local friends.
Missoula on September 5 Nash, arrested Wednesday on vagrancy charges, pleaded not guilty and was tried by a jury. He was sentenced to 300 days and reportedly became quite angry, claiming he had money on his person at the time of arrest.
The Big Timber meet drew a good crowd despite strong wind. Four of five races were completed with betting brisk. Tago won the special trot purse 10 with Merrill second Mabel third time 2 30 4. July Gyp took the three quarters dash 1 18 4 with Jim Bozeman second. Limb of the Law won the half mile dash time 7 61 5 and Maplewood led the five eighths dash in 1 06 Ravina second.
The Garden City Commercial College will be open for reception and enrollment of students on and after Sept 4. Classes will be organized in commercial and shorthand departments starting the following Monday. Written or in person inquiries are invited at the college office. entrants to the shorthand department should arrange promptly.
J. M. Hanson of White Sulphur Springs died suddenly from heart failure after a day of improving health. A North Carolina native, he had lived in Meagher county over two years, owned a nearby ranch, and for three years supervised the county poor farm. He leaves a widow and five grown children.
Missoula report notes Harry Reiley a young man residing at De Smet appears in local listings. The brief item records his residence and the dated stamp Sept 5.
Great Falls September 5 A six car freight train derailed on the Neihart branch of the Montana Central after a locomotive struck a steer attempting to cross the tracks. Engineer Anglim and his fireman escaped with slight bruises and the track is expected to be cleared by morning.
Search efforts for the missing man continue with no crew found to illuminate the case. Cooley's wife and children are grief stricken. Initial foul play theory fades as officials now suspect he wandered away in a state of temporary insanity. Telegrams have been sent to eastern and western stations for sightings but no responses have yet been received.
The Black Hills mining congress delegation of about 25 arrived in Helena at 11 50 tonight. They will be hosted by the Helena Business Men's association at the Montana club, then escorted around the city to see the capitol the Big Indian mine and the East Helena smelter before departing for Deadwood.
Miles City September 6 before adjournment the county commissioners of Custer county will issue an order placing this county in the sixth class.
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