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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1902
Page
14
A bulk lot of two dozen sample suits from a leading manufacturer is offered at wholesale-like prices, with each piece described as superior and uniquely priced. Early buyers secure the best selections as the assortment showcases high value and variety.
Missoula plans for the Western Montana fair and race meeting emphasize strong local support. The four day event will showcase abundant livestock and farm produce with a notable fruit and grain display. Officials anticipate record attendance, improved exhibits, and a bustling fair week from Sept 30 to Oct 3 with rabid community backing.
Ammunition of all kinds at McBride's, Building Operations continue. Missoula notes ongoing work into winter if weather allows. Mrs Rochleau seeks permission to erect a modern frame building near George Pringle's home. P M Reilly to build a brick warehouse at Pine and Woody. Otto Siegel adds to Brunswick hotel. A city machinery building is planned at Pattee and East Pine.
Missoula Sept 6 The city council may introduce a new fire ordinance at the next meeting. The draft would regulate building style and roof type, with corrugated iron buildings to be forbidden. Brick structures within the fire limits would require iron roofs.
S W Cooper mining expert for the bondholder visits Copper Cliff to assess conditions and plans another report. The bond extending 60 days is in place and further work will proceed. Cooper is believed to favor the mines and a favorable report is anticipated.
The Garden City Commercial College will be open for reception and enrollment of students on and after Sept. 4. Classes organized in commercial and shorthand departments begin the following Monday. Interested persons are urged to write or call at the college office for further information.
Missoula city council questions the promised new fire engine from Agent Mallory which was to arrive in three months. The city currently relies on water mains and has faced no major fires so far. The engine is expected within a few weeks, with access via Higgins avenue city store or Missoula Nursery greenhouses.
Governor issues election proclamation for fall. Missoula will elect an auditor this year due to county reclassification from increased assessment. Local political scene remains unsettled with a scramble for most offices and varied attention to races.
A special press association train passed Missoula en route from Butte to Hamilton. The baggage car was full with editors and guests. In Missoula the party received a warm welcome from local newspaper staff and friends before continuing their journey. Elks members will stay Tuesday night for a social session organized by Hell Gate lodge.
Readers are urged to back Missoula’s fair aiming for a record event with vigorous civic participation. The column notes busy building, a strong school census, early news delivery, and local pride in hardworking residents and institutions across Bitter Root and Northern Pacific contexts.
Superintendent Mc Kay of the public schools led the teachers at Irving school in the annual meeting. All teachers except two arrived as board representatives spoke on the upcoming year's plan. The session opened with engaging remarks and forecasts point to higher attendance than last year.
Missoula Sept 6 C W Alls a Carleton rancher was found guilty in district court of contempt for violating the water use decree in Carleton creek He was fined 10 and costs The judge warned future violators would face heavier penalties for further offenses.
Rev. C. P. Hargrave of the Methodist church, currently serving at Victor and Carleton, will conduct services at the Missoula Methodist church tomorrow, continuing the church’s pulpit duties.
Special Correspondence reports Miss Myrtle Luelle Weber and Charles Karl Avery married at the Methodist Episcopal church in Hamilton with Rev. J. A. Martin officiating. A reception followed at the couple’s South Third street home then they traveled to Missoula to reside.
A railway meeting hears the Call Boy deny superstition while urging awareness of dangers in fast downhill engine runs. He cites a fatal Vermilion grade incident and criticizes systems pressuring crews to regain lost time. A second item notes a pricing meeting for peddlers and new Golden Rule fall goods.
Missoula inquest for Engineer Charles S. Owens and Brakeman Harry Geiselman, who died when train No. 3 derailed near Schulder spur. Conductor Straub and Brakeman Sands testified the train left the track at about midnight at 40 to 45 miles per hour with no provided cause. Jury verdict: death by unknown accident.
John A. McCulloch and Miss May Shields, both of Missoula, married at the Christian church parsonage in Missoula this afternoon by Rev. H. F. Russell. Attendants were Pearl Bosworth and Marie Deschamps. The couple will reside in Missoula.
A midnight fight occurred behind Mead's barn on West Main Street in Missoula. A large crowd watched as the brawl continued for some time. police did not intervene and no arrests were reported.
Judge William Hayes of the police court returned to Missoula from Seattle where he took a 30 day lay off to visit his family. He will open court Monday morning. Kuppenheimer's is advertised as reliable clothing sold by the Golden Rule.
Its Organization Perfected Missoula September 6 a largely attended meeting in Union hall where the union was perfected and officers were elected.
In Missoula a brief session of the Western Montana Fruitgrowers association at Samuel Dinsmore's office decided on fall apple handling and appointing business agents across the state. Thomas A. McClain left for Billings to represent the union at the Yellowstone county fair with a small fruit display. Officers reported the early apple crop managed well and prospects for later fruit look favorable.
Missoula county to hold a Democratic central committee meeting Wednesday evening at the office of County Attorney Hall, per the notice from the local party.
Harry Reilly a young man living at De Smet died in the Sisters hospital Missoula from typhoid fever. The funeral is planned for Sunday under the Western Labor Union auspices.
J B Franklin and son left for Mineral Hill with supplies for the Nipper project. Fred Franklin of Portland joins them to rough it in the hills. Attorney R A O Hara visits his brother and friend en route to Portland for university appointments. Willard Wickham and Ethel Sandera receive a marriage license in Stevensville. Rev B C Black and William Bell plan a trip into Clearwater country via Blodgett canyon.
A large rock blocks the pack horse route in the canyon. A party now intends to use dynamite to clear the obstruction and force a passage. Feasibility is not in doubt once the rock is removed. Prof. KR A Cooley visits Bozeman. Ernest Seton Thompson and W E Bemis arrive in the valley to photograph the Clearwater country. Mrs P J ONeill and daughter from Leavenworth visit John Sears in Woodside and plan a trip through the national park with Sears families. Ed Sears will attend school in Leavenworth next year.
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