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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1900
Page
16
Missoula reports the Bitter Root logging extension now active with two trips daily to Hamilton mills and plans for one daily return trip as crews adapt. The Northern Pacific revises the Overland schedule with No 1 arriving earlier and No 2 delayed, while Copper City Limited keeps timing. West end and reduced stops boost speed.
Freight demand on the Northern Pacific remains strong with Western Montana points to Butte and Anaconda reporting heavy activity. Sawmills resuming operations will boost local business and summer freight, while double train service is needed as passenger cars sell out between Garrison and Missoula. The line’s future construction remains uncertain.
Piled for Record Missoula April 9 lists deeds patents and occupancy declarations filed with the county clerk and recorder. Notable items include John Wood to William Crawford one half in Klondike quartz lode claim near Clinton $1. Frank D Law and wife to C E Peppard Missoula blocks 9 10 11 14 15 16 and 1 2 3 4 5 6 in Sunnyside add $25. several US patents to Missoula residents totaling land parcels up to 120 acres. Otto Siegel to A H Arnett parcel on East Front street $675. John Cameron to Eugene A Jameson lot 20 block 85 Railroad add $400. Louis H Blanchard occupancy right 160 acres near Evaro.
C J Lemley the tailor has received the latest advertising patterns for spring cloths. The Standard Publishing company offers various cuts for advertising and illustrative purposes and solicits correspondence.
A card from Gilbert Rhodes warns customers that former employees now discharged are taking jobs under false pretenses and assures no one is authorized to accept contracts in his name. Rhodes moves to the Hammond building two doors from Higgins Avenue with enlarged facilities and a fresh stock of paints and papers.
A theft occurred early Sunday at a banquet restaurant where a gentleman’s pocketbook containing $40 was taken. The victim asks for the return to the Standard office in Missoula and promises a liberal reward.
John Mahan, a Missoula man, received a 90 day sentence from Justice of the Peace Houtchens after a Saturday night incident at Headquarters sa loon. The case centered on a $2 proceeds touch and resulted in a jail term.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for irregularity inflammation and female weakness. It claims to soothe nerves improve sleep aid childbirth and aid nursing mothers. The letter from Mrs. F A Bender endorses results and free medical adviser offers are noted with pricing for cloth and paper editions.
Missoula reports two major innovations in spring logging: logs moved by railway for the Hamilton Bonner mills and band saws replacing circular saws at Bonner and Hamilton. Output gains from thinner cuts could raise productivity across the season, with new mills and sites planned in Lothrop and St. Regis areas.
A girl arrived Saturday morning at the home of Andy Schilling on the Rattlesnake. Another girl was born Sunday forenoon to the wife of John Gillis in Clearwater, who has been staying with her mother Mrs. Bryan on West Spruce street. A boy arrived Saturday morning at the home of Richard R. Jones at the corner of Madison and Cedar streets.
A quirky ad notes sewing machine supplies at Lister’s with a claim of best on earth for nerves and kidneys via Celery Gin Tonic. Mention is made of availability in all first class bars.
Judge Woody presided in a brief Missoula district court session hearing three probate matters. Public Administrator F. M. Kiem was named administrator of Mary A. Stewart’s estate, a Spokane National Bank dividend. Two petitions for Neptune Lynch Jr. estate. hearing postponed to same date for both W. B. Russell and Lizzie Lynch. Anthony Meagher estate annual account approved.
Missoula reports county clerk Wilkinson receiving road supervisor returns from Plains district No. 9 Four Mile district No. 4 and Clinton district No. 1. Plains had 70 votes with Williams 12 Haviland 28. Four Mile 82 votes with Loveland 47 Magee 4 Dunnison 1. Clinton 46 votes with McQuarrie 41 Cook 5. Also ranches from two to 2400 acres in Bitter Root valley offered by Cobban and Dinsmore.
In Missoula on April 9, a contractor is replacing an old sewer line with iron pipe at the courthouse to stop tree roots from causing blockages. A catch basin is being installed behind the jail as heavy debris has clogged the system.
Missoula steam laundry linked to 155 Kohn Jewelry Co seeks the whereabouts of a young man. Sheriff Curran received a letter from Louise F B Gowen of 4944 Washington Park Place Chicago asking if he knew the young man’s location.
Rosencorf's Globe store advertises bread at regular price 3.25 dollars this week 2.25 dollars. The snippet mentions shoes and a silk vesting top but focuses on bakery pricing.
In Missoula the Moore residence at East Cedar street is quarantined for illness. Mr and Mrs Wilson Moore and baritone Richard McKay of the Northern Pacific shops are confined but reportedly enjoying themselves. Officials expect the quarantine to end by next Saturday.
A Missoula advertisement from Kohn Jewelry Co touts the store as the oldest business house in Missoula with the largest stock in the city and identifies special agents for Dueber Hampden watches.
Missoula April 9 an employee of the Northern Pacific Railway company named Wardwell was brought to the Northern Pacific hospital from Billings on Saturday’s train. He is seriously ill with pneumonia and it is feared he will not recover.
Mr and Mrs Feighner express gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy that helped ease their grief after the death of their son Frank.
Missoula report from April 8 notes two girls and a boy have arrived in the city within the last two days. The item provides a brief glimpse of a developing local arrival story with limited details.
Large surplus stock must be sold before spring plantings with 100000 leading and adapted varieties of apple and ornamental trees 600000 strawberry plants and tested varieties. Also a large selection of bulbs in bloom in the Higgins block. Call Cobban and Dinsmore’s office or send for a price list from F. Dallman manager.
Missoula reports John Lundgren has purchased 10 acres on the Coleman brothers farm west of the city and moved there with his family. He plans a large hay crop and will soon grow straw berries and vegetables for the season.
A. M. Stevens & Co offers a selection of fresh vegetables and fruits for local customers. The display showcases seasonal produce and everyday staples likely to attract nearby shoppers.
At Sisters' hospital in Missoula on April 9 most patients show recovery progress. Jerry McCarthy the lumberman improves and sits up daily. Walter Gleason is more comfortable and gaining strength. Charles Folstromy recovers from recent surgery. Charles Rabb the teamster, recently allowed home for a visit, will be discharged soon. Raddant remains ill with kidney and lung complications after a winter of illness.
Chicago Bee Hive in Missoula markets carpets with bright prices and guaranteed quality. It touts rugs made and laid with a bright price point for every home.
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