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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office of the Mandard located at 110 West Main Street Mis soula. Telephone 118. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Our fall stock has arrived featuring the best Australian wool in knits for men and boys. The collection shows new styles and colors with value described as the best ever for the season.
Missoula court dismisses the deputy sheriffs salary suit against the county with costs charged to plaintiffs. Frank Whitman sentenced to one year in prison after a plea for leniency highlighting his family and prior record. Foreclosure case over a Carlton ranch proceeds with defense alleging fraud and misrepresentation as evidence is presented. Juror William Brodwick excused from further duty this term.
Missoula note from J H W Inch reports B R Williams now resides in Wales with his daughter and plans to live there for life. He expresses homesickness for Missoula and asks that the Standard be sent to him, signaling he remains fond of his Missoula friends.
Dr Glasgow of Missoula received a flattering offer from the Northern Pacific Steamship Co at Tacoma to serve as surgeon on the Duke of Fife operating between Seattle and Japan. He could not accept due to a prior trip. Mail orders to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
Indians abandon homes on the Flat head reservation following a compulsory school law. In Missoula several reservation officers tracked families interstate and jailed Felix Lowman and his son, the only pair found so far.
County Attorney Hall reported the $700 bond of Byron Cook was collected and deposited with the county treasurer for the school fund. Cook was alleged leader of the Plains gang of horse thieves who have been sent to the penitentiary. he jumped his bond prior to trial. The note ends with an advertisement for Missoula Nursery and Higgins avenue city store.
Chirence Cowell from Missoula suffered a severe leg injury after a horse fell on him yesterday while living with his uncle Cc L Cowell. Charles H. Marsh of Marsh Bros declares his candidacy for county coroner as a staunch Democrat.
W A Simons and Charles Allard of the wild west show returned to Missoula today. The local members are en route home. Allard sold part of the buffalo herd that had been used as show attractions.
In Missoula County on September 13, union men express strong opposition to a labor party ticket this fall. Discussion shows broad sentiment against fielding such a ticket and ongoing expressions of opinion on the matter.
Report notes the union men in the city are not backing the ticket. Movement trends favoring the ticket are described as rustling, but insiders say no real headway is being made.
Missoula features a flurry of political activity as parties multiply and candidates multiply. Campaign buzz fills streets while fair dates approach with races and exhibits promised. The piece notes editor praise, coroner talks, and a big audience for Bitter Root life.
W F Fuller of the Missoula Carpenters union reports heavy workload at Bonner and Fort Missoula. At Bonner crews remodel company houses through the season, with nine hour shifts proving efficient. At Fort Missoula carpenters repair officers quarters and the post hospital, making solid progress.
Missoula reported that Prof. Elizabeth Reilly asked President Craig for a short leave of absence due to the sudden death of her mother in Alexandria Kentucky. The request comes as faculty members remain on campus.
Missoula September 1 Major Smead's Indian police halted the courtship of James Pierre and Lucy Finley a teen girl from the Flathead reservation The couple had traveled to Missoula to obtain a marriage license but were returned to the reservation where the girl will be placed in school
The Vegetable Growers' Association met in Missoula on Sept. 18 to stop peddling and restrict sales to local dealers. They say dealers broke their agreement, so growers will resume peddling and place agents in principal Montana markets. A two day deadline follows, with action set for Monday and Tuesday at the Golden Rule, Rolfe.
In South Missoula the home of Mr. and Mrs. E L P Ector hosted a party for their daughter Phoebe’s sixth birthday. A large group of children attended and the celebration was described as a delightful time.
Word from Ferry on the deur d Alene branch of the Northern Pacific says Lawrence Cyr’s farmhouse was completely burned Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Cyr were out berrying and could not save the dwelling, leaving the family in straitened circumstances.
Missoula report notes R. W. Angevine and wife observed their twentieth anniversary with a large gathering of friends and substantial attendance of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Missoula on September 13 issued marriage licenses to W. N. Peers of Woodworth and Grace Lowe of Ovando and to William Lennon of Crookston Minnesota and Anna Schurer of Missoula.
Revival in Carlton Methodist church draws ranchers from miles around amid enthusiastic singing and sermons. Rev. P. Hargraves leads with Rev. Edward L. Mills assisting. first such revival in this circuit year in Montana. Conversions reported and interest deepens as meetings extend beyond two weeks.
A tired railroad worker on an eastbound express rails against overbearing press fans and “wise guys.” He laments persistent railroad talk from detractors, jokes about licensing them, and considers returning to railroading rather than journalism. He credits editors with hidden troubles and expresses weariness with public scrutiny. The piece captures a weary worker’s satire on media bias and railway chatter.
In Missoula editorial, John M. Evans is urged as the Democratic nominee for Congress citing his long local life and party loyalty. Evans denies seeking the nomination, stating he is not a candidate. Also note plan for Rolfe the tailor at the Golden Rule on Sept. 16 and 17.
The 1900 census records a population of 2 800 for this area, while the school enumeration shows a population nearing 4 000, indicating rapid growth.
Miles City Sept. 13 Special Dispatch reports Fort Keogh to hold field day on Sept. 17 with Colonel Shamas issuing rules for contests. Events include baseball infantry vs cavalry, various track and field trials, obstacle courses, tug of war, pistol competitions, and mounted and dismounted rifle exercises. Prizes to be decided by the post exchange council.
Missoula reports Frank Van Dorn of Viller Creek is hospitalized in critical condition after his horse fell with him during a ride yesterday. He sustained serious injuries and remains under medical care.
Special dispatch reports E. M. Sybert, clerk of the Livingston district No. 4 board, completed the school census. The district shows 985 children of school age, up 141 from last year’s 834.
Special dispatch from Lewistown reports the Fergus County Republican convention choosing its state ticket led by State Senator J. D. with a slate announced for the forthcoming election.
Bozeman reports rising student registrations at the agricultural college with larger high school contingents this year. Wyatt Wagner Jones, who earned the state's first MSc in science, aims for Harvard botany study. Miss Edna Maynard is appointed assistant in botany and zoology, enabling Professors Blankenship and Cooley to devote more time to experiment station work.
William J. Bryan spoke to about 4,000 in Toledo arguing if elected he would punish unlawful combines, say the president should prosecute trusts, and prevent trusts from dictating attorney general appointments. He criticized the Republican party and contrasted trust influence with Lodge's 16 to 1 claim.
In Billings on September 13 the Yellowstone county democrats held primaries to elect delegates for the county convention on September 20 and for the state convention. Polls were open from 6 until evening when votes were cast.
Livingston telegrams report Gen Nelson A Miles will arrive at Fort Assinniboine on Sept 1 and stay two to three days en route to the Philippines. A W Miles and his wife will visit the general during his stay.
Beatrice Nebraska September 13 Mrs Kate Fournell living with her parents near Steinhauer was assaulted by tramps who killed her and dragged the body into the yard then set fire to her clothing. The criminals looted the house before fleeing bloodhounds have been put on the trail
The official call from Chairman A. E. Spriggs Townsend and Secretary D. M. Hinds Butte announces a populist state convention in Butte on Sept 24 at 4 p.m. The meeting will include 218 delegates.
Boise Idaho Sept 13 W E Borah wins republican senate primary carrying the city by wide margin defeating all opposition with roughly twice the vote of the rival element.
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