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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
12
Missoula County commissioners announce district appointments for election judges amid changes to district boundaries. The move affects polling locations and staffing for upcoming local elections.
The Sept. meeting of the Missoula county commissioners approved road work bids, a land donation for a public highway, and a 50 cent per rod county contribution for fencing. They set billing cutoffs and directed assessments for the Northern Pacific. Officials announced fall election judges and noted local road plans including Plains and Copper Cliff routes.
The Dickinson ranch near Missoula transfers ownership to James Hess who plans to move the old house barns water tanks and other structures to his hill ranch. The prior irrigation efforts used a steam engine and canyon ditch with costly sundry issues amid roaming cattle. The deal preserves timber and fencing materials though some poles are worn.
Churches across Missoula list Sunday services Sept 7. Presbyterian Walter Hays preaches at 11 and 8 with 6 p m Junior Endeavor. Holy Spirit EK Linley presides 11 communion 7 30 prayer. Congregational Rev J A Barnes preaches 1 1 30 and 8 with Sunday school at noon and youth meeting 7 p m. Plymouth Chapel Sunday school 4 p m. Baptist Rev J Salsman preaches 11 and 7 30 with Sunday school 12 20. Christian Church Rev H B Rosswell preaches 1 and 8 with class at 10 and Sunday school at usual hour.
Morgan & Co bakers report Missoula golf links near completion after a wet spell. Contractors aim to finish this week if possible as debate continues over whether to call the grounds links or course.
The club has not chosen a preferred name for any member and will allow each person to use whichever name they choose. A further meeting will be held soon to arrange the opening game.
Missoula September 7 Judge Houtchens reverses Hellmann Gramm verdict from the first trial. Gramm found not guilty of killing Hellmann’s horse and fined $25 with 15 days in county jail in the initial ruling. Hellmann’s later claim for $50 damages dismissed. further proceedings expected.
The firm Cobban & Dinsmore dissolves by mutual consent with R M Cobban and Samuel Dinsmore each continuing in real estate and managing various properties. They assume all bills and emphasize goodwill. Dated Missoula Mont Aug 13 1900. Also Sacred Heart academy fall term begins Sept 4 with a new building ready for pupils.
Missoula judge Durfee arrived from Philipsburg after the Wednesday morning attack on his young daughter. He offers a $50 reward for the arrest of the assailant, with others on the South Side said to be offering rewards. Police have not yet located the man but seek a likely identification.
The Anaconda Copper Mining Co. mercantile department in Hamilton promotes dry goods and notions of finest quality. It highlights millinery in artistic designs and tasteful creations for men women and children with carefully selected latest styles and best manufacture.
Missoula learns Max Whitelaw, 14, was killed by railroad cars near Granite Idaho after leaving Missoula to go to Spokane. Brother Hermann in St Louis received word from the railroad. a letter found on the body identified him. He had worked for Schlossberg and his brother and had urged to stay in Missoula.
Missoula notes list T A Chaffin and George F Train Jr in town, Rev George Stewitt to preach Bonita Sunday, Higgins block boilers due from the east, C Willis from Plains via St Paul, Mr Kramer of North Second under typhoid care, Captain J T Philips adding rooms on Madison Street, Julian Bernhart rushed from Bearmouth for a broken leg, William Garrity back from political duties, Dr Reed and wife departing for Adventists camp, Charles McCarthy off to Brainerd for three weeks, a thief nicknamed Peg Leg fled with about 55 from Headquarters saloon, Samaritan circle meet Sept 10 at 3 pm, George Potts family passing through for Helena, state case against Lahor amended by court grant, visitors flock to see Deschamps self feeding threshing machine, Lillie Draper twenty fifteen year old with scarlet fever and quarantine on North Third Street.
Filed for Record Missoula on September 7. Instruments listed include a patent to Henry M. Stringham for parts of section 2 in township 14 north, range 24 west, a declaration of occupancy by Alex Cyr in section 6, a millsite claim by William Beach in Deep Gulch, cattle slaughter report by Stiles & Hoagland, a deed from Michael Glans of Idaho to William Beach for the Lucy Ellen quartz lode in Deep Gulch with $1 consideration, and a deed from Thomas J. Holte to C. E. Hollingsworth for lots 1 and 12 in block 24 of the school addition with $1,200 consideration. Helena Gramm filed a separate list of personal property.
From Missoula reports the local baseball club will likely not play Philipsburg this Sunday as the miners have not solidified arrangements. Hamilton, defeated twice by Missoula, seeks another match but the home team will not commit unless their lineup strengthens.
A man believed exposed to smallpox was observed on the south side of the Missoula river. A Watch was dispatched to Bandmann bridge to locate him, but by this evening no sighting had been reported. Choice cut flowers, Missoula Nursery.
A heavy thunderstorm struck Missoula today with a bolt hitting the First National Bank tower and tearing a slate roof section. The Ingalls photograph gallery ceiling was pierced and a frame burned, while William B. Brooks’s room was disturbed. Pipes in nearby buildings carried a shock. Later a large crowd greeted Republican congressman nominee G Murray at the depot and Florence hotel with speeches.
Navy officials plan repatriation ceremonies for 105 officers and enlisted personnel who died in action or ashore since April 898. Next of kin will choose burial sites in the United States, with unspecified remains from the Philippines China and Pacific points to be laid to rest in the National Cemetery near San Francisco.
New scenery by F M Ingalls highlighted at Missoula gallery. First National Bank building noted in Missoula with lake elevator. Keep your eye on the bull's eye and win a prize in shooting gallery events. Two shots for five cents at P H Kelly's Shooting Gallery in Missoula Montana.
A trio of masked robbers held up the Chicago and Alton station in Marshall. They demanded the safe but only clipped the ticket window drawer, taking a few dollars. Night watchman C. Aulgar was shot through the eye and died after collapsing in the waiting room. The robbers fled, leaving no trace of their whereabouts.
Dispatch from Washington confirms a deplorable condition among native Indians along Alaska coast from Cape Nome northward. Treasury lacks funds to aid the sufferers, though General Spalding has written a letter.
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