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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office of the Standard located at 110 West Main Street Missoula with telephone number 1. Advertising rates are available on application.
The fall stock arrives with new sweater styles for men. Knitting has evolved and the garments use the best Australian wool. The store touts unmatched values this season and highlights overall quality.
An ad announces $2 sweaters for men, heavy weight all wool, knit in alternating stripes of fancy colors.
Readable listing notes fine worsted sweaters with double collar and cuffs priced at $2.50 to $3.50. Colors include navy tan black maroon and scarlet. Good value advertised in local retailers.
John Bonner ending his curfew on the limited between Missoula and Butte signals the departure of The Other George Wilson from the line. He will remain with the Rocky Mountain division, operating west from Missoula, after a celebrated career noted for fast, careful runs and no accidents.
Dispatches from Pittsburg report George A. Jenks serious illness, a prominent Democratic politician in Pennsylvania, and brother of Colonel Jenks of Missoula. The note links the two figures as related by family while detailing the announcement date and location.
George A Jenks of Brookville Pennsylvania lies dangerously ill in a Pittsburgh hotel with his daughter and grandchild. Doctors Dre H A Miller and Eli B Montgomery diagnose general debility from old age. Jenks, veteran solicitor general under Cleveland, once ran for governor and served in the Forty fourth Congress.
Missoula records a humorous nocturnal call where a doctor rushed to a railway worker's home only to find the patient well and not wanting service. The man admitted he was sick yesterday but felt fine now and had not needed the doctor after all. The exchange ends with mutual frustration and resigned humor.
Three Montana division trains clashed in a rare delay caused by a burned Yellowstone bridge. No. 5 overtook No. 1 near Race Track as No. 1 pulled a dead engine. No. 5 towed to Deer Lodge for a new locomotive, then all three trains, including No. 2 from Helena, converged at Missoula at 4 this morning. Donohue Co. advertises fall wraps.
Dr J W Burton hosts his brother from Monroe county Missouri who is the Democratic nominee for sheriff this fall. Burton formerly lived in Missoula and worked for the late Captain C P Higgins. He says a nominee need not campaign in his home county after securing the nomination.
Missoula observers report many bills from Northern Pacific changes since spring. Crews from Billings rest between trips in town and a fresh wave of travelers gathers around the Overland lines, with talk centered on when and what the next changes will be.
Ground was broken yesterday for a residence for M M Jaycee on University Avenue beyond the Bonner residence and will be finished this winter. President Craig will start a residence on the upper end of University Avenue near the university main entrance, and Jd Coffee will occupy a new home on South Higgins Avenue. The Irving school addition progresses well and should be ready for occupancy by the Thanksgiving recess.
A frequent Rattlesnake corridor traveler complains county roads there are dangerous and need immediate repairs. He urges county commissioners to inspect the route and widen or fix the grades, noting efforts on nearby Blackfoot grades while calling for action on the Rattlesnake.
The First ward Democrats met in caucus on September 18 and named delegates D J Hevfron J L Sloane S C Hart Joseph Deschamps George Filiott A A Taylor Fred Poe N J Meyers and alternates J D McBride J M Smith Pat Hale A P Spaudine H A Amiraux W H Dolber BE M Tucker FE A Walden for the primaries Thursday night.
Contractor Deldine has raised the frame for the new gymnasium at the state university and expects completion before the end of November. Contractor Price started work in the women’s hall today and the building will be furnished and ready for occupancy after the holiday vacation per President Craig’s plans.
A. W. Woodworth drove to Ovando to fetch Charles Jackways whose brother died yesterday in Missoula. The funeral is planned for this evening with services set for tomorrow.
In Missoula on September 16, Harry Presley, gravely wounded Monday night, dictated a confession while under hospital care. He said he and his wife went to bed early, woke to bleeding, heard a noise, and could not explain the injury, noting possible enemies and that he might die soon. The statement, witnessed by County Attorney Hall and W. B Jessup, conflicts with Billy Murray’s account of the discovery time.
In Missoula many visitors arrive from Anaconda Wallace Idaho and Omaha. Mining activity includes Green pacer claim ownership and a Mitten mountain mine ore findings. A revival at Carlon grows, and county court eyes actions against German suspects for forgery while a crackdown on city gunfire awaits enforcement.
In Missoula police court August Albert and Frederick Gmahling were arraigned on forgery charges. Their hearing is set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. G M Gunn was fined $10 and costs for frequenting a house of ill fame.
In Murray's cemetery near Woodland Washington the bodies of fifteen Lewis River fire victims are laid to rest. W E Newhouse was found alive earlier reports confirm. Officials assess aid needs while relief workers distribute supplies at Murray's with pack horses assisting. A cyclone reportedly sped the blaze across the Lewis river area and up Coweman headwaters. Timbermen warn standing timber harmed by fire can be salvaged if logged within a year. For reliable information and lowest prices on dry goods contact Donohue Co Missoula.
General Manager Cooper and top Northern Pacific officials led a special train from Missoula after a business conference. Russell returned at night while Kimberly, Pearson, Mitchell, and Horn headed to Butte. A railway man said the trip was an inspection to acquaint Mitchell with the line, with little chance of division changes and possible impact on Missoula being negative.
J C Burton of Osteoward reports a lost between town and the post area a gold ring with a red stone. Reward offered return to Standard office.
Missoula reports the impounding of several horses living high on flower gardens and lawns as city officers pursue the offenders. Citizens praise the effort and urge continued action in Missoula.
Missoula on September 16 reports a diphtheria quarantine at the Farrs residence on South Second Street. The patient is Charles Ardley, a Virginia City newcomer recently enrolled at the state university. Offerings include a sweater at Donahue's in the Tletjen block.
D. C. Heeley sustained two rib fractures after a ladder fall last night in Missoula. His advanced age makes his condition serious.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Frank Arnold sustained serious injuries after being caught between the vestibules of a westbound train at Kalispell. Details are incomplete and authorities investigate the incident.
A man attempting to ride a freight train to Bonners Ferry, Idaho, was crushed between cars near Kalispell as the train neared its stop. He was rescued with serious injuries to an arm and body but is expected to recover.
Great Falls reports the Cascade county fair opened on schedule after a snowstorm and chill delayed track work. Directors postponed races for a few hours, extended the event to Saturday, and waived grand stand charges due to wet conditions. Attendance lagged due to the postponed opening.
In Livingston on Sept 1 a fight among Black men employed as hod carriers led Jesse Mitchell to slash FE Brown with a pocketknife. Brown suffered a deep head gash and arm wound but no life danger. Mitchell fled, was captured by deputies, arraigned for first degree assault, and held to district court.
Kalispell Sept 16 The house of Carl Biffer on his ranch west of town was totally destroyed by fire Friday night caused by an exploding lamp. There was no fire protection and the building burned to the ground with little furniture saved. The family escaped unharmed and there was no insurance to cover the loss.
Helena report shows 290000 capital stock with 159000 paid in and 65000 mortgage bonds outstanding. Annual statement filed with the county clerk and signed by Barton Sewell, president.
Helena report says C M Coggins, a United States prisoner, is jailed for stealing 16 yearling cattle from the Crow reservation and driving them into Wyoming. The buyer who bought the stock is under arrest in Wyoming.
Gus Decelles returned from St. Paul with a trotting horse and a running horse. Both are thoroughbreds he plans to enter at Havre races on Sept 24 and 25.
Havre reports Private Graves of G company 24th infantry took a large morphine dose in a personal crisis. He was sent to the post hospital and is expected to recover.
W. S. Widdous of Lloyd Montana was repairing a wagon shed roof when he fell through the roof to the ground, suffering a dislocation. The accident occurred in Havre on September 16. He was treated nearby and reported in stable condition.
An unnamed man was found in a weakened, near starved condition beside the railroad west of Big Timber. He says he left Hunter's Hot Springs for Billings with one dollar, walked several miles before collapsing, and cannot recall his identity. He was taken to the county hospital for care.
Seventeen head of native steers averaging 1266 pounds sold for 8.75 per hundredweight, the highest price bree ever received in this market.
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