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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1902
Page
5
The Anaconda city committee appointed to buy two new sprinklers reports orders already placed for wagons expected to arrive before summer. Each wagon costs around 500 dollars, holds 750 gallons, with five inch tires and modern brakes, body wood, and is praised as potentially among the state's best. Rock crusher plans remain undecided awaiting the May 1 council meeting.
Members of the Butte Gun club travel to Anaconda to contest for the silver cup and Brownlee challenge medal. Anaconda shooters aim to defend or regain honors after recent shifts in trophy ownership. The event occurs on freshly prepared grounds at the Anaconda club race track. The Brownlee medal currently rests with D. D. Twohy of Anaconda.
It is expected that many members of the two clubs will be on hand to participate in the different events. The gathering will showcase various contests and demonstrations across the day, with participation from local athletes and community attendees.
Residents take advantage of milder weather to tidy yards and sweep streets. Bonfires, raked yards, and new lawns show the city’s push for cleanliness while the health officer notes little sickness and adherence to refuse disposal rules.
Local tidbits report repairs and services at Greigs and Strains stores, shipping through trains, and social events. Names include Verberkmoes H, Mancarron, Hennessy, Patterson, Holloway, Cohn, Lindberg, Stoffel, and Huffman. Auction day at Hammersloughs with chances for a prize. last day of sale and notices of funerals and lodge meetings.
A grand Rapids social figure Miss Marie Johnson credits Wine of Cardui with restoring her health after prolapse and painful menstruation. The ad-like narrative cites other testimonials from Oklahoma and Louisiana women and urges readers to obtain a dollar bottle for relief and advice from The Chattanooga Medicine Co.
Felix Landry was sentenced to one year of hard labor in the penitentiary after a jury found him guilty of stealing a colt near Fil'ston and branding it. Isaac Landry faces trial on the same charge as the state links the colt to both brothers. The trial drew a large crowd and featured testimony about the colt's dam and brand dispute.
A morning blaze in Belt destroys Mrs. Martha Anderson's residence, with flames spreading to William Zuckermeier's newly acquired house. The volunteer fire department arrived quickly, doused the fire, and saved nearby structures while Anderson's home suffered near-total destruction.
Helmville reports a major sale as Raymond Quigley and partners bought 155 four year old cattle from M and John Deary. The event signals rising cattle prices for the Montana region this summer. The community also noted the well attended funeral of Mrs. C B Smith and Laherty’s return from Mackey Idaho with plans to stay local.
William Cowling arrived from Goldfield Colorado. Douglas Moffatt visited Granite. Mrs Jack Elkins of Garnet visiting. John Prove, formerly of Granite, arrived from Butte. A daughter born April 11 to Mr and Mrs Jean Richards. Mrs Elmer Smith visited Helena and Canada with Miss Nettie McDonald. Mrs FE McDonel and Miss A Tandy showcased millinery. Dr G W Young spent days in Granite. Cr L Gildersleeve visited on business before moving to Spokane. Cr L Hafner returned from Madison County. Mrs Amar Brossoit ill but improving. Dr IK German extending stay to 10 days. J H Rawling ill for weeks.
In this warning piece heart pains signal danger from a diseased heart. It urges prevention of serious illness through strengthening the heart and calming its nerves, touting Dr Miles Heart Cure as an effective remedy. It includes a testimonial by John Vandenburgh of Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Dr Miles Heart Cure claims to control heart action accelerate circulation and build the entire system. Sold by druggists on a guarantee. Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
Berlin reports Hermann Ganswindt, famed for a so called flying machine, was arrested on charges of prolonged deception forgery and swindling hundreds of German investors. Detectives had traced forged endorsements and he had claimed plans to reach Mars with a motor of perpetual motion.
The miners union plans broad state notices urging miners to stay away from Red Lodge as a strike escalates. Manager O'Shea says spring prospects at Red Lodge were strong two weeks ago but now sit at a standstill over grievances, denying major changes to workers’ hours or pay.
Miles City April 18 The post office department replies to patrons petition for a Otter Kelsey Lampton mail route. An advertisement invites proposals to carry mail starting July 1. Proposals are due by May 3. If a reasonable bid is submitted a contract will be awarded.
Stock nearly sold as a private sale continues for solid gold jewelry and a handful of solid silver tableware until a settlement is reached in the coming days.
The Anaconda school district invites sealed proposals for a new high school building. Bids accepted until 8 p m April 19 1902 with 10 percent certified checks and contracts to follow. Plans seen in Anaconda Butte offices. failure to contract forfeits the bid.
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