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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1902
Page
14
Western Montana office at 110 West Main Street Mia gola offers advertising rate information upon request. Telephone number provided for inquiries.
Read of active departments at the Montana State University Missoula with athletic, literary and musical societies shaping plans for the season. Preparatory and collegiate boards elect representatives for the athletic program as practice and recruitment continue under directors and a soon to be appointed coach. A brass band forms with rehearsals to resume, while Clarkia and Hawthorne societies prepare programs and mock trials. Work on new gymnasium buildings progresses rapidly, with completion anticipated before cold weather.
Missoula readers heard the week long robbery case conclude this afternoon with Police Judge Hayes discharging Arthur Watters after the trial.
A judge found insufficient evidence tying Watters to the Wilkinson robbery. Wilkinson claimed money and a $400 check were taken, but Watters testified that Wilkinson gave him the money to hold. The case centered on whether Watters had a direct link to the theft.
The Missoula scene shows rapid construction with the Largey planing mill and sash and door plant framework rising, new parsonages nearing completion, and multiple residences including J H Knowles block, Putney, and Joyce homes progressing. Contractors Keeney and Dildine advance Irving school addition and campus gymnasiums as the Clark Flour Milling warehouse nears finish.
The Golden Rule store in Missoula marks years of operation with a much larger stock than at opening, reflecting growth since it first opened for business.
Judge Webster presided as several probate matters were addressed. In the estate of J Evans appraisers were named John Lynch N P Kron and H T Hannart. Wood and Kemp Jr were confirmed as administrators with bond set at 1600 dollars. J W Stevens was named administrator for the estate of his late wife, who wed in Manila while Stevens served as a soldier. The estate includes money in a Chicago bank.
Sheriff Watts of Ravalli county brought back Egbert Faucett to Missoula after he fled the state before trial for alleged attempted assault. Faucett told reporters little but expressed relief to be back in Montana and said he was sorry for running away. The note about fashion appears in a local item from Missoula.
Missoula on September 27, Mrs Georgia Niles filed for divorce from B. Niles, now serving one year in state prison for forgery. She seeks custody of their daughter and the suit costs.
The Standard corrects omissions from the Republican list. M. Owen was left off the legislature slate and George Pringle was dropped as county clerk. both have now been nominated and will run. Our dress goods department has doubled its space to better please customers.
The Golden Rule store in Missoula opened its millinery section to large crowds on September 27. A pleasing musical programme entertained attendees as cooler weather prompts shoppers to seek warmer underclothes and wraps, with Donohue's noted for them.
In Missoula on Sept 27 Charles Ranch was struck at a street crossing by a Northern Pacific switch engine. His wagon and team were demolished but he and his horses escaped with only slight bruises.
Department busy with a stylish millinery push. The ad promotes low prices and large stock at Dano hue's, claiming customers get the best value where a wide selection is available.
In Missoula on September 27 a large gathering of about 45 members met at Elks hall for a Woman's club session. The event drew a strong turnout and reflected active local participation.
The meeting included a piano duet by Mrs Whitaker and Miss Hatheway, with Mrs LJ Knapp as president delivering an engaging paper on the club's aims. Refreshments followed as plans for the winter program were discussed and the audience enjoyed the event.
Local brief notes a heavy transfer of items including a cook stove priced at ten dollars at McBride's. The fragment mentions city hall and a seller or event named Longely, with unclear full context.
Missoula hosts visitors from Clinton Lothrop and Corvallis Corvallis for a few days. Notables include G S Burritt of Iona and M A White among Butte visitors. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Helterline at Plains this week. Albert Mellon recovering from leg amputation after a horse kick at Quartz. President Daniel McDonald expected in Missoula to set wage scale for Flathead lumbermen. committee to finalize terms. William O Brien resigns from Western Union. to return East. Donohue Co store advertised for fair week visitors. California
A collection of local items from Hamilton and Missoula headlines. Quarantine lifted on Farrell residence, hospital stays for L. S. Jones and child, visits by J. Eck, J. Dougan guest in town, and multiple movements of residents between Hamilton Missoula and surrounding areas. Funeral plans, club meetings, track conditions, and train service updates are included along with personal notices and a child's death.
Harry Rose stage manager at the Garrick theater shot and killed his wife in their West Thirty third Street apartment. He surrendered to police saying I have just shot my wife. He blamed jealousy after she admitted loving Samuel Adams a wealthy real estate dealer.
The State League of Republican clubs met in Great Falls with President Porter in charge. T. H. Carter W. F. Sanders C. C. Bever and Col. FP Malone were named as delegates to the National league in Chicago. T. J. Porter was re elected president, with A. N. Yoder Pomeroy Miracle and a slate of county vice presidents and executive committee members announced.
In a lighthearted aside from the Catholic Standard and Times a humorous dialogue unfolds. Miss Fivere rebukes a seaside flirtation while Miss Pert retorts she has already discovered the consequences, joking about the sea breeze affecting George's mustache.
Eight workers injured in a furnace B blast at the Carnegie plant in Duquesne with charred faces and burned bodies. Joe Liska and Steve Schulte died. others not expected to survive as they are taken to McKeesport hospital.
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