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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1906
Page
23
Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 130 Higgins avenue in Missoula. Telephone number 118. Advertising rates available on application.
Judge Webster presided over two divorce actions and a habeas corpus petition in Missoula district court. The McClain case questioned residency and alimony while Will Cave sought a divorce from Tizzie Cave. Albert Lishmion sought custody of two boys, ages five and eight, amid ongoing hearings. Oscar W. Brown obtained final naturalization papers.
Missoula Sept Wise a crew member surveying a ditch line for Clark Montana Realty company killed a big lynx near the university area. Engineer Meleod spotted the beast by La Fond's ranch. Wise returned with a rifle after a warning, firing five shots, four hit. The lynx was killed and brought to the city for mounting.
A dispatch from Wallace reports that Lee Mantle of Butte has filed three district court suits in Missoula to determine title to the Croesus group silver lead claims in the Eagle district. Defendants include A Craig H J Frank and heirs of Mussigbred, Craig Waterman Heitman and heirs of J S Bennington, and Frank May Warren Murphy S M Melleown M Patterson Dp McKissick Tom R Hinds and Oliver Chevrier. The Ravali hotel Hamilton Mont invites guests with year round open doors and a new booklet available.
Advert suggests brain work drains phosphate of potash and that Postum Food Coffee and Grape-Nuts supply this mineral in natural form. Claims rapid tissue rebuilding and gray matter growth from nature’s lab. Endorsed for athletes, lawyers, journalists, and professionals. produced at Battle Creek, Michigan.
John Anderson sues Alexander J. Boyd claiming severe beating after dispute over a Boyd livery rig. He alleges broken front tooth, facial injuries, bruises and permanent disability, seeking about $2,000 with Trall and Patterson as attorneys. The incident occurred September 3 in Missoula.
Missoula notices list numerous visitors and locals in town on Wednesday including B P Baxter from Anaconda M P Sipple of Butte James Baraden sheriff of Deer Lodge Fred Dion of Glendive and others Ed Hand of Plains J L Peesnall of Deborza well known mining man Florence McQuesten left for Butte to visit friends Florence McQuesten left for Butte to visit friends for a month George Baldwin head of a Butte broom factory in Missoula and several businessmen and residents were noted in town Major Rankin allotting agent at the reservation. marriage news from Missoula Sylvia Agee to Mr Roberts of Fallensburg Washington. The free high school board plans to meet to arrange textbooks and discuss teaching staff.
A largely attended Montana Democratic county central committee meeting at the courthouse in Missoula fixed dates for primaries and conventions. Delegates to the county convention were cut to 99 and state convention to 24 due to Sanders county segregation. Primaries set for Sept 22 and county convention for Sept 24 to allow immediate travel to Lutte. Names named for precinct representation include J.P. McClain Carlton James Canton Lolo Frank Nelson Potomac John Cyr Grass Valley Fred Poe Stattle Snake.
The county teachers institute held at the high school hosted a large attendance with Dr. Robert Clark of State Normal college Dillon as speaker. He urged teachers to know and control themselves, maintain health, be generous and patient, and avoid criticism while stressing the teacher's influence. Miss Margaret Loughrin announced a Garden trip, cars to Columbia Gardens available for teachers, and the session wrapped up with music and a piano recital.
Stevensville public school to open next Monday with larger attendance. Two new rooms added in summer, ninth grade added this year and tenth grade next year. J F Sharp to be principal with Miss Helen E Stone and Miss Grace Million as assistants. Rev W F Carson to visit Philadelphia during absence. Clergymen swap duties, huntsmen return, and teachers travel between Stevensville and Seattle.
The Missoula Fair association committee prepared the premium list for the October fair and selected officers including Albert Marion of Frenchtown as vice president. Dr. J. Richardson will supervise livestock and poultry, C P F Dallman handles fruits and grain, and Mrs. F J Effert runs dairy and domestic products. Special features are planned for this year’s event.
Mrs Eliza Fairchild Wheeler mother of Yale professor A M Wheeler died yesterday in Easton at age 101.
Jefferson City Missouri September reports say Governor Folk is not as well as yesterday and no one is allowed to see him as his condition is monitored and officials restrict access.
George Clifford ten month old son of Mr and Mrs Jea La Ford of Bonner died today in Missoula from stomach trouble. Funeral arrangements are set for tomorrow with burial pending local services.
London reports the United States received 2,150,000 in gold eagles from the Bank of England today, bringing the two day total to 4,030,000. The price listed was This Sted, contrasted with the market price of 76s 6d.
At a Butte Tennis club meeting a plan to raise a winter fund by $1 monthly from members aims to finance next year’s state tournament expenses. The goal is about $800 by spring. A clubhouse project may follow if funding succeeds, with subscriptions to be solicited externally. The ladies’ schedule was also adjusted to morning court times.
Two minor blazes taxed the Butte Fire Department with the first call at 10 o'clock in the morning near the Butte brewery. A second alarm followed later in the day, prompting crews to respond to another blaze in the city.
A roof stack blaze on North Wyoming street was quickly extinguished. Firemen reported a small blaze at Montana iron works on South Arizona street 1144 last night, spreading to joists and floor from ashes but subdued in time to prevent serious loss.
Charles Rose, 58, died after overindulgence in drink led to a fall from a second story balcony at Central House 496 East Broadway. He toppled to the sidewalk, fracturing his skull and breaking his neck. Inquest set for 2:20 pm, Rose formerly from Minneapolis, miner by trade, member of miners union Odd Fellows and Eagles. He had been sober for most of the year until Tatbor day. He left no known relatives.
Yesterday marked the final children’s day of the season with a large youth crowd at the gardens. A strong sports program was planned for Sunday featuring a Boston & Montana band concert and a drilling contest between Harry Roddy and Mike Davey, two blind miners renowned in drilling. Prizes include a $100 first prize, $25 second, plus donated merchandise valued at about $100. The rivals have a long history of close summer contests.
P F Dowling is at the Butte from Basin T J Fowler came over from Bote yesterday. Born September 6 to Mr and Mrs Thomas Tooney 131 Anaconda road a son. Dr McCrimmon left yesterday for a hunting trip to Red Rock Lake expected back Sunday with evidence of skill and luck.
Five confirmed dope fiends, four women, including three colored, were driven from a Mercury alley cabin to the courthouse hospital for treatment. They have prior police attention. names listed: J Rich, Sallie Johnson, Olga Peterson, Ella Robinson and Ide Moore.
Helena dispatch reports the Montana Christian association selecting Billings as next year’s meeting place after a clash with Missoula. A Sunday sermon resolution urged ministers statewide to denounce desecration by all church members amid travel for excursions, plus new officers were elected for the Bible School and Christian Endeavor groups.
Special Dispatch reports the interior secretary has awarded the Garland canal division project in Wyoming to Billings Hardware at 46300 dollars, citing the bid as unreasonably high. Work includes headgates, crossings, culverts, bridges, grading, concrete, and steel reinforcing. Also noted is a lecture series in Lewistown with Senator Ben Tillman scheduled for Navy topics on September 14.
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