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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
12
The Western Montana office of the Standard is at 213 Higgins avenue at Postoffice Missoula. A telephone number is available and advertising rates furnished on application.
Merchants on Higgins avenue protest lack of regulation for hitching teams to telegraph poles, urging city action. City council considers stop over privileges for Northern Pacific and a new depot, plus a street grader to improve drainage and a $1000 street fund. Also notes strong bicycle season, farm crop optimism, and a sale promotion at the Chicago Bee Hive.
In Missoula on April 1, S W Brandt, once quarantined at Bonner amid reports of smallpox exposure, is improving. The attending physician has determined he does not have smallpox, the quarantine is lifted, and Brandt will likely return to work soon.
Morgan and Wright tires priced at $6.50 with inner tubes available at $1.00 each. advertised at McBride's store.
Friends of the university school of music are invited to a Thursday evening performance on April 19 at 8 o'clock. The program features part songs, solos, and the university quartet debuting in public with several pieces to be performed.
The page lists a music quartet and individual performers with titles such as Santa Lucia and The Bird at Sea, followed by bicycle ads for Crescent, Ramblers and Sterlings. Also notes McHaffie Bros and C J Lemley Tailor offering spring cloths and patterns.
Sheriff Curran examined a train of 20 cars carrying 600 horses from Selish to St Paul bought by G. C. Jamieson. Drummond adds 14 more head for Jamieson with a large St Paul sale planned, while Duncan McDonald will send two cars to participate, prompting a major shipment from the hills.
An Old Town ad invites customers to visit Schmitz for fine photographs while Kellogg and Dean provide painting and paper hanging services.
Frank Bradley aged 38 of Lolo died at home after a few days illness caused by typhoid fever. He leaves a wife, one child and his parents. He owned a fine ranch and had just begun enjoying rest. Charles H. Marsh of Hayes Marsh prepared the remains for shipment to Missoula for burial.
Ladies and children's sailor hats walk ing and shade hats and sunbonnets offered at The Fair.
Officers McGregor Angevine and Jailer Clifford raided the Northern Pacific depot area and captured eight men accused of can rushing. Justice Houteh found six guilty sentencing ten days in county jail while two were released. Daniel Dempsey, a cripple, was jailed five days for disorderly conduct.
An industry blurb touts "Rest on earth" Celery Gin Tonle as a tonic for nerves and kidneys, advertised for sale at first class bars.
Cobban and Dinemore of Missoula report that fifty teams and fifty men sought scraper and plow assignments, indicating high demand for road maintenance labor.
Chief of Police Angevine swore to a complaint in Justice Houtchens' court charging Harry Petit, Amos Avery, Harry Rose, and Albert Graham with breaking windows at the East Front street Chinese laundry. Warrants issued for their arrest, to be served when the boys are found.
Property listing notes a Samuel owned parcel at the corner of Madi son and Cedar available for sale at a low price. Located at a busy intersection, the offer promises affordable real estate in a developing area.
County Clerk Wilkinson sends certificates to recently elected road supervisors. Complete list includes District No. 1 Clinton Daniel McQuarrie District No. 2 Bonner Robert Coombs District No. 3 DeSmet D C Keeffe District No. 4 Four Mile Theodore G Loveland District No. 5 Lolo E Schrader District No. French town Gustave Pinnsonneault District No. 7 Superior Charles Rabb District No. 8 EK Rogers District No. Plains Robert Williams District No. Thompson E W Alison District No. Heron Harry Lowrey
A large plate glass window in the Northern Pacific express office in the Hammond block Missoula cracked earlier in April due to building settling. Today during business hours the pane shattered with a loud report sending glass into the street. The window bore a decorative company sign.
Deputy Sheriff Gerrity leaves for Coeur d Alene district returning soon. County physician attends broken limb of an old man at the poor farm. An old bull team on the streets stirs reminiscences among locals. Cohban and Dinsmore advertise ranches in Bitter Root valley with prices to suit. Globe offers cheap Mackintoshes.
A disorderly unidentified man in Missoula on West Front Street caused a brief disturbance before Marshal Angevine and a pursuing hack captured him near the old bottling works. He was jailed that night, as Cobban and Dinsmore promote Orchard Home plots with installment options in Montana.
A long list of hotel arrivals includes Florence California guests George B. Smith and Mrs F E Burton in Paris Missouri visitors J C Burton and Daniel Breen from Bonner and Stevensville guests A P McRae Rankin House and J D Richards from Potomac and Missoula, with several names from Santa Barbara Corvallis and other cities noted.
The county clerk and recorder filed documents including a United States patent to John Johnson for lands in section 14 township 12 north range 20 west. A deed transfers the Dom Paul Klondike Century placer mining claims to C. S. Crysler for $160 from T. H. Pendergrass and T. S. Letterman.
The Order of the King's Daughters in South Missoula hosts a benefit reception and social tea at president Mrs. O. J. Craig's home on Monday April 23 from 2 30 to 5 and 7 to 10. M H Keith buys J W Ferguson's business on Woody street selling smokers supplies stationery confectionery and notions. old and new customers invited.
L H Reed formerly of Missoula and now with the Missoula colony at Troy arrived today to take charge of Thomas James ranch west of the city for several months. Reed reports the colony boys are enjoying life and pleased with their new home. If in a hurry to have your paper hanging done get Simons.
The couple married at the home of the bride's parents near Missoula with Rev. C. H. Linley officiating. After a reception they took an eastbound train to Bonner for a six week to month long honeymoon visiting coast cities and likely Honolulu.
The Policy Holder exposes State Life Insurance of Indiana using special contracts to boost income. It reports 1898 total income of 332 787 with expenses of 171 253, about 51 per 100 income, higher than rival old line firms. It notes Montana premium collections for Montana state records.
Palms roses geraniums fuschias carnations and all other selections. We also carry a complete list of cabbage tomatoes cauliflower and outdoor bedding plants. Propagating grounds one and one half miles southwest on the south side of Missoula. Mail orders will receive careful and prompt attention. MISSOULA NURSERY CO. Co F Dallman Manager.
Kohn Jewelry Co in Missoula Montana advertises four furnished rooms for rent inquiries directed to J L McBride on Higgins avenue seeking rental details and availability.
F. R. Colcord and his wife of Santa Barbara arrive in Missoula April 18 for a brief stay. The elderly travelers, en route to a ranch near Stevensville to spend months with their son in law, completed the trip well and look forward to reaching their destination.
Rev. D. McGregor of Bitter Root valley is ill in Missoula with spotted fever after traveling to visit family from the valley. He arrived Tuesday evening and fell ill the following day.
Dr. J. C. Burton and his invalid mother from Paris Missouri stopped in Missoula this week en route to Corvallis seeking a climate benefit for her. The note promotes Cobban & Dinsmore Orchard Home addition offering five and ten acre parcels near the city as a desirable new residence area.
William Conners and James Calvey were convicted of disturbing the peace after a Tuesday afternoon incident in front of the Exchange saloon. Justice Hayes sentenced each man to one day in county jail.
William Sweeney and J D McDougal of the Northern Pacific hospital exit Missoula after ten years. They head Thursday for the Alaskan gold fields, noting a bright future. Globe store advertises an all wool light brown cassimere suit for five dollars this week.
Missoula April 18 reports the death of Josie Heyfron a bright child known citywide. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 3 30 p m from her parents residence marking a period of deep community sorrow.
Missoula druggists Simons Smith and Simons advertise a new spring wallpaper line at discounted prices, inviting shoppers to visit their store for selections and deals.
In Missoula on April 18 Dr. T A Fitzgerald and Mrs. Mary E Metzeradt were quietly married this afternoon in a small ceremony.
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