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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
12
A Missoula citizen endures a hospital wait for a routine operation while a surgeon is out of town. A Teutonic applicant to an insurance order passes the medical test after a doctor jokes about hell. Missoula showcases bicycle feats from veterans to an Indian on a blanket clad bike. Insurance agents stir rivalry as viewers debate policy costs and safety.
The Chicago Bee Hive in Missoula offers six days of men’s suit bargains with hand tailored options. Best $25 suits reduced to $17.50 and best $20 suits reduced to $15. Limited time event begins Monday the 16th.
A crowded guest list from multiple cities includes S E Streeter and D A McDonald among others at Rosencorf's Hovel Arriva's in Missoula. Names span Spokane Helena Butte St. Regis Bearmouth Lolo and more.
Cash purchase at the Globe and McBride's for tires and inner tubes. Morgan and Wright quote $6.50 for tires and $1.00 for inner tubes.
C W Lewis of Garnet, recently hospitalized with pneumonia in Missoula, returns to his camp on the latest train and will resume engine duties. The Pullman Mining Co, a new Garnet venture by Butte interests, reported a rich vein strike. R Manheim of Missoula owns the Alcona mine and funds a 200 foot shaft sinking. Garnet district records multiple recent productive strikes.
Missoula firm Cob ban and Dinsmore offers ranches of all sizes in Bitter Root valley at any price. Contact them to write for details and available properties.
The county clerk records warranty deed from South Missoula Land Co. to F E Wohlsehlager for lot 13 block 1 Knowles Addn No 2 at 375. Water right location claims five cubic feet per second for Johnny Creek mining and irrigation. James A Compo claims occupancy on parts of section 24 township 16 north range 11 west. Deed from P A Jennings to Harry Huser for a frame dwelling in Clinton at $100.
Fifty teams and fifty men sought for scraper and plow work with Cobban and Dinsmore of Missoula coordinating the effort.
An advertisement promotes Crescent bicycles priced at 25 dollars with Ramblers and Sterlings described as the easiest running wheels. MecHaffe Bros. is listed as the seller.
The Presbytery of Butte will meet in Missoula Presbyterian church on Friday evening with an opening sermon by Rev. Frederick Tongue. Saturday features a Sabbath school meeting and three short addresses by Rev. loughlen, Coleman, and Whiteman. Sunday services will be led by Rev. Cleland and Rev. Groeneveld. The public is invited.
A property owned by Samuel is offered at a low price at the corner of Madi son and Cedar streets. The notice highlights a cheap sale and urges quick inquiry.
Cleaning crews worked through the night at the Keattlesnake reservoir in Missoula. The water supply was shut off in the early hours but no one suffered any inconvenience.
Missoula on April 19 reports engineer George S. Marshall of the work train near Garrison has traveled to the city to rest after months on duty due to rheumatism.
Pinthead Lake level update from Missoula cites Professor F D Smith of the state university directing Western Montana work. The note outlines ongoing measurements and regional water data collection led by the university expert.
The article notes a worker able to return to the streets and soon back at work, with a railroad force at Garrison area for the summer. It promotes Cobban & Dinsmore offering Montana homes via installments in Orchard Home addition Missoula. It ends with a tip to Simons for paper hanging services.
County Clerk Wilkinson sold Missoula county property at tax sale with strong bidder turnout. Several parcels fetched prices above taxes due while a few went below tax amounts. entries list buyers and lot details across South Missoula Central and Urlin additions along with Riverside, Homevale and Union areas. Deeds prepared today and will be issued after officer signing.
Cobban and Dinsmore advertise in a real estate notice for one of the state’s finest subdivisions, Orchard Home addition, offering five and ten acre plots and a desirable location near the city.
In Missoula on April 19 two youths aged about 14 left home on freight train No 53 aiming for coastal cities. Parents alerted train crew who removed them at Thompson and the boys were returned to their home, unhappy with school life.
Three lodges Marysville Montana Wallace and Wardner have accepted a challenge to a team work initiation in Missoula. Ihahy Teams from the lodges will travel to Missoula in June for a contest that draws growing local interest and may expand as more lodges join. The Missoula board of trade plans a detailed pamphlet highlighting the city and Western Montana as a farming region and business center.
Mrs. I W Griffeth wife of Missoula Mercantile advertising manager arrives from Chicago. Mr and Mrs Griffeth plan housekeeping in the Hanson house on the south side accompanied by their daughter In the Dark. Northern Pacific express office workers lament power circuit status and daily routines.
A broken large window leaves the space nearly dark. Workers board it up with pine and the area resembles a county jail cell in light and appearance.
Globe store advertises an all wool light brown cassimere suit for five dollars this week claiming no local match. Includes Missoula steam laundry contact.
Mrs Thomas Burke died this afternoon at her south side home from pneumonia. She was aged, leaving a husband who is custodian of the Higgins block and a son with many friends here. The family has broad local sympathy.
The Policy Holder reports that the State Life Insurance company of Indiana relies on special contracts to boost income, citing 1898 figures of 322 787 in income and 171 253 in expenses, or 851.41 per 100 income. It notes high expense rates versus rivals and questions Montana premium collections in 1899.
Palms roses geraniums fuschias cabbage tomatoes cauliflower and outdoor bedding plants are sold. Propagating grounds one and one half miles southwest on Missoula's south side. Mail orders receive careful attention. MISSOULA NURSERY CO. C F Dallman Manager. For rent four furnished rooms inquire of J L McBride Higgins avenue. Banquet restaurant meals 25 cents. Go to A M Stevens & Co for fresh vegetables and fruits.
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