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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1900
Page
15
The Sisters of Providence complete a fine building, marking a milestone in their local mission. The completion showcases the group's ongoing charitable work and presence in the community.
The Sisters of Providence of the Sacred Heart plan a fall occupation of their new Missoula academy. The four story brick Romanesque structure features granite portals and a 133 by 62 foot footprint with a central hall, music rooms, and a large community area. A corner stone box holds medals, coins, and newspaper copies, with entries honoring pope, archbishop, bishop, mayor, governor, and benefactors.
The tower houses a fine bell a Christmas present from A. J. Gibson the building’s designer. It was hung on Christmas Eve and rang the next morning delighting the sisters. All building material comes from Missoula county with Bonner mills supplying woodwork and tamarack interiors finished in oil.
The Woodmen of the World grand encampment drew many outsiders to Missoula and visitors write of how much they enjoyed the city. Letters from attendees praise Missoula, with one bachelor planning a short international trip after the visit.
Missoula sends a large number of boys and girls to schools in other states with many headed west and via Spokane. The East sees fewer Montana students this year as local schools improve and keep students home. The University of Montana expects many arrivals, though housing remains a shortage during the transition.
The article describes plans and progress on a new school building funded by liberal aid. Architect A. J. Gibson oversaw construction with Stinger & Campbell excavating and George Dildine as general contractor. The first floor houses a recreation room and classrooms, while the basement includes lavatories, cloak and lunch areas, and a storm-weather playground. The second floor centers on study halls and classrooms that can form a 30 by 60 foot assembly room for university students.
David C O Keefe road supervisor in the O Keefe district presented the county commissioners with the largest number of claims among supervisors. His district shows improved road repairs this year The Rattlesnake road once obstructed by rocks is in pretty good condition though not yet perfect due to reduced crew.
The new academy building features a granite entrance surmounted by a Christ statue to be installed during a Sunday ceremony led by Bishop Brandel. The corner stone was laid on November 12, 1599 with Rev. Father Palladino officiating as crowds gathered despite stormy weather. The facility includes dormitories, private student rooms, a library, an infirmary with bath and toilets, and a large central hall.
In Missoula on Sept 1 complaints persist about the night herding service on the south side. The new herder is either negotiating duty or handicapped by lack of assistance, prompting local concern.
A yard hosting a beautiful garden had nine horses discovered in the evenings this week. The animals were about to trample the flowers before they were driven out. It is suggested that the owner who hired a herder should enforce duty through timely taxes.
Missoula on September 8 reports a rush to fill vacant storefronts. West Main Street stores are almost all leased, with only two rooms remaining in the Missoula hotel building. A new fruit and confectionery shop will occupy Bee Hive rear rooms, and Murphy Worden building rooms fill. Rumor says a piano store will stock instruments and music.
Finkelnburg and Catlin, hydraulic engineers, near completion of plans for a head gate, check and waste gates, bridges, culverts, and siphons for the arid land grant commission. The project waters 20,000 acres between Bridger and Red Lodge, Eastern Montana, with costs running into thousands of dollars. plans will be sent to the commission next week.
Friday night in Missoula the Methodist church hosted a reception for their new pastor Rev J W Bennett. Despite bad weather the crowded parlors overflowed with members and friends as draperies lace curtains and flowers decorated the room. The event succeeded with Bennett making numerous new friends and learning the names of his flock.
Missoula reports County Commissioner J R Latimer received approval to be absent from the county for 60 days. He plans to travel east by Sept 16 to seek blooded stock for his cattle herd, attend the Indiana State Fair, and visit other fairs as possible before choosing a replacement.
Will Mowe of Mill Missoula plans to relocate his mill from Huson to a Latimer ranch area in Grass Valley. J O Hanratty the sawmill man prepares the move and will reuse a setting used years ago. The new site should be ready in about four months and has enough timber to run the mill long-term.
In Missoula on September, a man who previously told police he had been robbed of 100 dollars had his money recovered. The incident details remain limited but the victim’s loss was resolved.
A man sleeping near a West Front Street bottle works recovered his money from James Osborne. He had previously left the funds with Osborne for safekeeping after a drinking episode. The seeker later reappeared at Higgins Avenue hotel and the money was returned. The man plans to return home to Anaconda.
In Missoula on Sept 8, Butte men returning from Nome report widespread hardship as Nome proves ruinous for the poor. Government supplies prevent famine but hotel profits collapse as wealthy residents ship in food and many hotels close.
A Missoula resident narrowly avoided serious injury when an elevator door opened on a lower floor and the cage descended as a visually impaired man stepped into the opening. The boy nearby reacted quickly, stopping the cage just in time. the gentleman crawled out without injuries.
Morris Schlossberg, proprietor of the Bee Hive, reports busy wholesale houses in the East and many Montana people, including several Missoulans, encountered during his extended trip.
Missoula reports work on the new Lolo school building to start soon with materiales hauled Monday. The district has been bonded for $1,000 and the completed building will improve present quarters.
Mack from Iowa reports Miss Mattie L. Shoup has returned from a two to three month visit to Iowa. She will resume her teaching position. Accompanying her was Miss Porterfield sister of Mrs. Frank Hollinsteiner who plans to stay in the West to teach for a while.
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