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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1901
Page
12
Western Montana office of the Standard is at 116 West Main street Mis soula. Telephone number 118. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Missoula horsemen prepare for a strong meet at the Western Montana fair with 50 plus horses at the track. Noted entries include Montanis in the 2:20 pacing and free for all, D. C. 8 from Butte, Idol and Exuberant from Missoula, Chub Wilkes from Anaconda, and Congreve with Calgary owner McFPayden.
The text lists Sunday worship plans across several Missoula churches. Presbyterian will host Rev. J H McJunkin from Anaconda at both morning and evening services. Methodist led by Rev. J W Bennett with 11 a m and 8 p m sermons, Sunday school at 12 20, Epworth League at 7 p m. Congregational South Missoula with 11 a m preaching, 12 15 Sunday school, and 7 p m Christian Endeavor. Rev J A Barnes and Dr J C Burton noted.
Fire Marshal Walling arranged with Northern Pacific for a five car train to Hamilton on Oct. 5. The excursion departs Missoula at 7 30 a m and returns from Hamilton at 9 a m. fare for non delegates to the firemen's convention is 1 75 for round trip.
Mrs Harriet L Hellman files for a decree of divorce from Simon Hellman a Grant Creek farmer after 18 years of alleged cruelty and abuse He owns 160 acres cattle horses and farming implements She seeks alimony 75 monthly custody of seven children homestead for her and the kids and 250 counsel fees to prevent sale of property before alimony and costs are resolved Attorneys Duncan Draffen Dixon Murphy.
David Bigger, a 26 year old clerk at the Golden Rule store in Missoula, died at 9:15 this morning after illness and complications following a fever. He came from the East last spring and made many friends. his body was taken to J. M. Lacy’s undertaking establishment awaiting his brother from Tennessee.
Charles Gagnon of Lothrop, once a businessman there, is jailed in Missoula on charges of defrauding creditors and leaving the state. Local creditors claim about 410 dollars. Gagnon sold his Lothrop business to bartender Fred Beaulieu days earlier and was arrested as he prepared to depart. Airtight heaters at McBride's.
In Missoula on September 27 the Elks Hall hosted a lively dancing party hosted by Mr and Mrs E Johnson. The event drew couples enjoying orderly dancing and a pleasant weekly social scene led by the Johnsons.
Major Reynolds of the United States Army arrived this afternoon from St. Paul. He will inspect the post here and stay as guest of Post Commander Perkins for a short time.
After five days of effort a large landslide at Jocko on the Northern Pacific is cleared enough for trains to pass. It is believed no further delays will occur. Freight backlogs prompted a perishable goods train to run from Missoula via the Coeur d Alene branch to Spokane. The slide is the division's most serious event.
Gr W Greenwood of LaCrosse Wisconsin visits nephew George Greenwood at the state university. Chief Justice Brantly and Tom McTague spent Friday in Missoula awaiting belated trains. Dr Parsons was hurriedly summoned to the reservation Friday by telegram from Thomas McDonald. Helens headquarters of the railway post office department chief clerk W W Ernest was here Friday.
A fire in the Missoula Mercantile Company's clothing department after hours was started when an electric light ignited its bracket and insulation. Night Watchman Callahan discovered the blaze, which burned briefly before it was extinguished without the fire department being called.
Chicago September 27 Miss Beale Anthony the current western champion and Mrs H Taylor of Onwen'sia will meet in the finals for the women's Western amateur golf title tomorrow Anthony set the course record with a day’s play and defeated Mrs W Alexander Exmoor seven up and six to play Chatfield Taylor defeated Miss Johnny Carpenter Westward six up four to go for a place in the final
Joe Cassidy a lumberman contracts smallpox and is placed at the pest house after a span of infection emerges. Reports note a previous case at East Regia 16 days earlier and describe fumigation of the Capitol beer hall basement where the patient slept. A separate Sept 27 report covers Clarkia Literary Society officers at the university and timber proofs filed for 160 acres near Lothrop by Elizabeth Hastings and Mrs Lister.
Secretary to the President Cortelyou arrived in Canton to meet Dr. Rixey at the station and accompany him to the McKinley home. Mrs. McKinley remains in a steady condition but has shown more interest in her personal affairs. Cortelyou can talk, though no material change is reported.
The latest novelties in suitings and overcoats at Lemsey's Higgins department store feature updated fabrics and trim. Shoppers can expect fresh patterns and tailored fits announced for the new season.
Missoula reporter Mike Hayes says a 14 foot strike of shipping ore has been found in the Ureel claim half a mile west of Sal tese. The mine is new with limited work but already a shipping proposition due to its proximity to the railway.
A reader expresses thanks for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery noting relief from female weaknesses, nervousness, and weakness. The testimonial claims the remedies regulate, strengthen, and heal, with additional praise for Pleasant Pellets used alongside Favorite Prescription for biliousness and headaches.
County Clerk Wilkinson lists Missoula county taxes by category with totals. Items include State 20441.18 bounty 1542.97 sheep inspector 10.66 stock inspector 739.41 stock indemnity 48.92 County 82700.41 poll 2446 road 788 special school 36829.99 city of Missoula 25197.16 county road 11512.16 fish and game 817.60 firemen's fund 416.99 for a grand total of 188511.45. Dungan dentist notes location Ist Nat Bk bldg Missoula.
Christian Scientists meet at Elks hall at 11 a.m. Baptist services at 11 a.m. with Sunday school at 12 15 p.m. Christian church studies at 10 a.m. preaching 11 a.m. on The Body of Christ. Bach prelude, offertory soprano solo. Evening sermon The One Pearl of Great Price with contralto solo by Mrs Collins. Holy Spirit church observes Holy Communion at 8 a.m. sermon at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 12 15 p.m. There will be no ...
Reports say the will of President McKinley will be filed this afternoon. Mrs. McKinley may recommend Judge Day and Mr. Cortelyou to administer the estate. the conference with the Secretary is seen as a diversion and possibly beneficial.
Washington reports most South American republics have appointed delegates to the Pan American congress in Mexico City on October 29. Honduras and the Dominican Republic have yet to appoint. The list includes Henry G. Davis and others for the United States and numerous ministers and envoys from across the Americas.
Washington September 27 W B Ridgeley named to succeed Dawes as comptroller of the currency on October 1 says he will discuss financial matters for publication only after taking office He plans few changes and aims to maintain the office’s high efficiency and reputation He will bond and confer with Dawes to learn pending matters before assuming duties
Edward Crow filed in the St. Louis circuit court to halt bookmaking pool selling and bet registration at the St. Louis Fair grounds for Sept 20 to Oct 31. Judge Fisher ordered the defendants to show cause why a temporary injunction should not issue. Defendants include the St. Louis Fair association Samuel Alder Louis Cella C H Tilles and 150 bookmakers. Alder Cella and Tilles allegedly own most stock and run the fair association and also hold stock in the Delmar club directing its affairs.
San Francisco dispatch reports a circulating tale that Governor Daly sent a resignation to Secretary Henry E. Cooper aboard the Sierra before it left Honolulu. Cooper and Judge A B Hartwell proceeded to Washington Wednesday night.
Advance notice shows a party of 18 missionaries returning to China arrives in Seattle on Monday. Included are Rev. W. P. Knight and wife with child, Rev. A. W. Lagerquist and four children, Miss Mil len Mias Irvin, Miss Bengston and Miss Waters. The latter two are new to the field. others were driven from him during recent troubles.
The district supreme court named Tracy L. Jeffords and Conrad H. Smye as receivers for the American Savings bank of the city. The appointment followed a filing by depositor N. T. Haller who claims to own $10,000 of the bank’s $250,000 capital stock and notes liabilities of $30,000 against nominal assets around $60,000.
Senator T. H. Carter stopped in Miles City as guest of Col. Sam Gordon. He spent the day with old acquaintances visiting places of interest and will depart west tonight. He is returning from President McKinley’s funeral.
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