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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana The Standard office at 110 West Main Street Mic hovia lists advertising rates upon request.
A reading manufacturer sent two dozen sample suits to be disposed of with wholesale style and quality. Prices mirror the best open market rates, and each suit varies. The selection favors thrifty shoppers as the best picks go first.
A bargain suit described as a fine blue serge with a military cut and black silk braid trim, silk lined throughout, pitched as an unmatched value.
Missoula reports a sustained fall building rush with new projects daily and night work by electric light. Contractors Stinger Campbell near completion of a big heating plant foundation, Price advancing a women’s building at the state university to finish by December, and Salamander hotel rising with a roof and many chimneys. The city sees widespread residences under construction, signaling substantial growth and ongoing activity through the season.
Pat McElligott on jury duty from Martina says the county commissioners wiped out Martina’s old precinct forcing voters to travel to Stark to vote. Martina’s residents argue the move is unfair given Martina’s larger permanent population. A push to have the order reconsidered is underway.
Missoula on September 12 reports a growing slate of candidates for various offices. All parties show strong interest with many aspirants and daily developments. The field promises competitive tickets across multiple organizations, ensuring lively races this fall.
Coroner Myers has taken over the records and office equipment from ex Coroner Hayes and has begun his new duties. No investigations are pending, but he is ready to act when needed. He has set up office at the Standard building on East Main Street for inquiries and messages.
Missoula reports President Craig at the state university arranging the fall semester. The women’s dormitory won’t be ready until the second semester, so students will again be housed in private board ing houses nearby. More people have offered accommodation, easing the housing crunch.
Missoula dispatch notes bulletined by Superintendent Horn of the Montana division state Sunday passenger crews will move trains from Rilnes to Helena and Butte and then deadhead to Missoula. Eastbound crews start from Missoula and after that westbound crews will leave Missoula.
Missoula health department quarantines the Wills Brodbend home in South Missoula after a case of scarlet fever is confirmed. Their young daughter is infected.
Charles Alfare, a member of the Wild West show, returned tonight from St. Paul and is now exhibiting in Marshalltown, Iowa. The Missoula report notes his departure from the show in St. Paul earlier.
Good prospects for the Missoula fair with assurances that exhibits will be the best Western Montana has shown. Attendance expected strong as visitors plan to come for Sept 30 to Oct 3. Farmers prep displays. Northern Pacific tunnel work rumors and bridge activity hint at line improvements. Ammunition sale noted at McBride’s. mail orders directed to the Golden Rule.
Judge Webster spends day in district court hearing suits by Deputy Sheriff William Kelly D McCormick and John Kendall and Under Sheriff Evans against the county alleging several hundred dollars unlawfully withheld.
A Missoula church notices page lists morning and evening services for Congregational, Holy Spirit, Baptist, German Lutheran, First Church of Christ Scientist, Scandinavian, Presbyterian, and Christian churches. It includes pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and notes the Pioneer saloon building reopening after being formerly called the Owl.
Dan A Warwick is in the county jail awaiting trial after J L Keck charged him with arson for a June 10 fire that destroyed his divorced wife’s home. Warwick blamed his wife for withholding clothing and food, saying the claim was a family motive. His daughters visited him at the jail in the afternoon.
Missoula, Sept. 12. Colonel Donovan, attorney general, came down from the Bitter Root valley to Cav and continued his journey to Helena on the delayed train.
An old case revived in Justice Houtchens' court in Missoula today. Frank Warmon of Superior filed a suit against Will.
Streeter faces a conversion charge over seven tons of rutabagas and demands damages. Attorneys moved to dismiss arguing the case belongs in a township justice court. The justice sustained the motion. trial, if any, would be before Justice Rogers of St. Regis.
Joseph Perrie and Miss Louise Finley, Indian lovers who fled the reservation to wed, were freed by the sheriff and permitted to proceed with marriage plans. Perrie left custody this afternoon and the bride, aided by her mother, searched for the county clerk to secure credentials but could not locate the office. They may marry within a day.
Missoula sees the Onion club members gather for an annual excursion to the Lolo banks above Woodman ranch led by President Johnson. Two candidates for initiation join the open-air rites and a large trout catch feeds the noon meal with Charles Dorman serving as chef. The party, with guests, returns late.
Sept 12 in Missoula John Ryan a workman faced possible county jail time after a stranger urged him to sell a shovel to raise funds for liquor. Ryan was arrested by Constable Smith and jailed for the night. His case is set for tomorrow with efforts to locate the other man.
Mis soula notes list J L Churchill and wife from Clinton S M McClain and wife from Carlton F R Merk and wife from Twin Bridges J G Holbert and wife from Billings Bert Story in town from Red Lodge E Roger of St Regis justice of the peace visits Dr Charles Cross improving Mrs McElligott excused as juror Al Filso moves Cedar street Mrs Higman away Clara and Carrie Hougan guests of H W Mossman T L Peck and wife transfer to J R Latimer land worth 1000 Mrs B E Palmer to stay several days Dr English moves to Forbis flats Charles W Upton and family guests from Rochester Miss Miran Hatheway arrives from Tacoma Lake View quartz claim located P dar Deer creek Gray Eagle claim located near Quartz creek County Treasurer Higgins notices licenses due Maud Beebe returns to Butte after visit Masons hold lodge meeting August Angst recovering from broken leg H J Robinson recuperating from appendicitis M R Perry and wife visit from Anaconda Miss Mabel Merriman of Butte visits Missoula Joyce and Mulroney appeal in district court Knapp receives sheriff's deed for multiple mining claims Bonner & Price warehouse moved Brick warehouse to be built Joyce & Mulroney case in district court Frank Willett and Daisy Bates marry in Seattle Mrs Ulm and daughters arrive from Toston for university attendance G A R workers assist patient at Sisters hospital.
Missoula officer McCormick arrested a man named Anderson on suspicion of being the Hamilton rape suspect. Verification of identity was not possible due to the late hour, and authorities are awaiting confirmation.
Frank Van Horn of Miller creek was very ill as of tonight in Missoula. A physician has been summoned to attend him.
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