Handsome Rockee Saddle Seat Chair and Oak Sideboard
Auction note describes a gilt oak cobbler or saddle seat chair priced at 5.00, a golden oak sideboard with bevel mirror at 15.00, and a solid oak extension table 42 inches square offered at 6.00.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
12
Auction note describes a gilt oak cobbler or saddle seat chair priced at 5.00, a golden oak sideboard with bevel mirror at 15.00, and a solid oak extension table 42 inches square offered at 6.00.
A Montana sergeant shares a letter from a German resident of the Philippines criticizing American policy under Otis and McKinley. He describes ongoing fighting, friar power, and calls justice the native demand after two years of American rule. The writer accuses officials of corruption and hides from reform, urging decisive action.
County records show cattle slaughter report for J A McGowan of Plains for the quarter ending March 31. Quartz and quartz district mining claims located near Eddie Creek and Green Horn in the Superior and Quartz districts with locators A Dubia L S Brinser M E B Sullivan Daniel Lanigan Jamies Cameron. Henry Graham declares occupancy of parts of Quartz north half of NW and west half of NE quarter of section 8 township 14 north range 24 west. Deeds list Big Blackfoot Milling Co to Napoleon Glaude of Huen, tract in NW quarter section 3 township 16 north range 25 west for $1. Jullien Glaude and Clement Raymond of Huson acquire tract in west half section 4 township 16 north range 23 west for $1.
The Globe offers a line of ladies silk skirts priced at 2.48 and 3.97, inviting shoppers to browse the new stock and take advantage of the fashionably priced selections.
A property owned by Samuel is offered for sale at the corner of Madi son and Cedar streets. The listing advertises a low price to attract buyers in the local market.
Nathaniel 8 Little, manager of the hardware department at Missoula Mercantile, buys the recently completed South Fourth Street residence of N. F Woods. The Wood family plans to move to Stevensville soon where Mr. Wood will join Amos Buck Mercantile.
Kohn Jewelry Co of Missoula Montana is listed with Morgan and Wright tires and inner tubes priced at six fifty for tires and one dollar for inner tubes at Meliride's.
Public Administrator F M Keim asks the district court for letters of administration for the estate of Nels Nelson. The deceased owned two mining claims in the Quarté district.
A herd of about 700 cattle moved this week from the Bitter Root valley to the Blackfoot country has reached Bonner. Cattle are in good condition but public highways were obstructed by baling wire causing hazards to horses and livestock as bales were broken open and wires left on rural roads. The Missoula Nursery Company advertises a wide plant selection including outdoor bedding, vegetables, roses, ornamental trees with prompt mail-order service from its location northeast of Missoula.
A long manuscript-like roster lists guests and residents across multiple towns including Hamilton Missoula hotel Albany Bonner Ovando St. Ignatius Stevensville Corvallis and Helmsville with numerous named individuals and spouses. The fragment closes with product notices for Celery Gin Tonite White Squadron Coffee and Pulliam Bros.
Unclaimed letters remaining at Missoula Post Office for week ending April 10 1900. Names include Raymond Albert Frank Barrett Mrs Pierre Bedard Anthony Besser M Bjorlin Oscar W Brown Mrs Morris A Buck Mrs Fred Burton E C Cole Ejfectro Chemical Co Mrs Ed Deschamps William Duffield John Gannon F Gilbert Bam Good William Johnston KE Lobdell Archie Marsh Professor C Murray James McCauley Samuel Paradee James Sanfacan Emer Sellers Howard Speak Stevens Phillips John F Sweeney F J Vogle. Poemmaster George H Kepp.
Advertisement notes a house with fruit-tree surroundings offered on easy terms and affordable payments, urging readers to contact Cobban & Dinamore for details and possible purchase.
Otto Quast wins case against M A Robinson charged with obstructing a public highway near Quast’s ranches on the Rattlesnake. Justice Hayes finds Robinson guilty but suspends sentence if he reopens the road. Robinson believed he owned the fenced land and sought pasture access.
Cobban and Dinsmore of Missoula report that fifty teams and fifty men sought scraper and plow work, reflecting high demand for agricultural labor and equipment services in the city.
Mr and Mrs G H Tully wife and daughter of the noted commercial traveler are in Missoula for the summer staying at the Florence hotel. They have rented Rev O Clark’s south side residence and will live in the city for the season with Mr Tully also visiting frequently.
Cobban and Dinsmore advertise five and one acre parcels for sale near Missoula offering limited good bargains.
Colonel Morrison, a popular visitor in Missoula, praises Montana's wealth and resources. He notes the state produces 65 million dollars yearly in metals, diverse crops, and strong farming growth. He urges crop diversification and cites California comparisons, recommending A. M. Stevens & Co. for fresh vegetables and fruits.
Dr. S. A. Ives died after a lingering illness at his East Cedar Street home in Missoula. A New York native, he practiced medicine in Montana for nearly two decades and in Missoula over 15 years. He leaves five children, with Frank C. Ives in Missoula. funeral Thursday at 2 pm from his residence conducted by Rev. C. C Clark.
The Missoula edition notes the senate committee on privileges and elections reports on the Clark case with direct reference to McLaughlin and Woods transactions. Local readers in Hamilton and Stevensville praise the committee’s actions, expressing satisfaction with the Montana purification outcome and the Kellogg and Dean wording.
A man reports his horse trembles whenever passing a nearby tent and it is expected the case will not go to trial as Indians may relocate if asked.
Secretary C H Edwards reports a successful board meeting and strong plans for the coming year benefiting fruit growers. The Clark case news subdued Helena though some officials showed joy. Herr Bandmann also returned and praised the board. Ranches from two to 2400 acres in Bitter Root valley offered by Cobban and Dinsmore.
Missoula report notes contractors Stinger and Campbell at the university grounds laying out additional lawn and making improvements. They completed cleaning and widening the Miller Kelley ditch in a week with several teams. They also hold a contract to level the Woods ranch ground west of the city.
Mrs. W F Kalb of Missoula travels to Bonner's Ferry Idaho after the death of her grandfather Thomas Ammerman age 63 from injuries after a runaway team threw him to the ground several days earlier.
Fred Bradley a well known farmer of Lolo died suddenly after returning home from the woods with a severe headache. Dr Buckley notified. Bradley had asthma and the immediate cause is not yet known.
T. T. McLeod and a physician left Missoula for the Babcock ranch near Quigley to visit Miss Florence Lewis. Her condition is serious and recovery seems unlikely. Spotted fever reports are false. she suffers from a severe pneumonia.
Dr. J. J. Buckley of Missoula presented the state university with a 12 volume collection detailing the colonial history of New York City. The gift is described as valuable and highly prized by officers and students.
Missoula April 11 Mrs Robert Kendall shows marked improvement after a week of serious illness due to advanced age. Friends had feared for her recovery but today she seems out of danger and her family shares relief felt by many who hope for continued steady progress.
Missoula April 1 Word arrives that Mrs W P Mille of Riverside California is quite ill though not considered seriously so. Dr Mills who had been ill is now in good health again.
The Western Montana Trades and Labor council holds its regular monthly meeting at the Union hall in Missoula on Thursday evening. Delegates are urged to attend as important business will be discussed and decided.
Large surplus stock offered for early spring plantings. 100000 leading and adapted apple and ornamental trees and 100000 strawberry plants, all tested varieties. Also bulbs in bloom in Higgins block. Cobban & Dinsmore’s office invites inquiries for prices. FP Dallman manager.
Visitors in Missoula today include William McBride of Superior and CC McLeod of Philipsburg. The pair, longtime local shoppers, travel to share the latest goods for their stores and view spring cloth patterns moved by J Lemley the tailor.
Missoula readers are informed that next Friday which is Good Friday services will be held at the Episcopal church at 10 30 a m Rev C H Linley will deliver an interesting sermon and there will be good singing All are cordially invited to attend.
At the regular convocation Rev James Egbert of the Christian church spoke on Power. The address was described as able and well received by the students.
Gates elected as school trustee for three years in District No. 8 with Thompson presiding at the polling place. In Pattee district No. II John Schwartz was elected to succeed Limaelf for a three year term.
Charles Cowell is moving from Missoula and the note places the event on April 11. Details are sparse but identify the person and location involved.
The Easter ball will be held April 16 at the hall hosted by the ladies of the G I A for the B of L B. Lunch will be served during the event.
Peter McDermott of Bearmouth is hospitalized at Sisters' with a severe scalp wound and a dislocated knee suffered in a tussle with an unruly broncho in Bear Gulch. The incident occurred in April with McDermott treated at the local hospital.
April 11. Moon, living northwest of Missoula on a ranch, filed a one day complaint in W A Houtchens justice office against Indians camped on the public road between town edge and his land. He described them as a nuisance and gave details of the situation.
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