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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1900
Page
4
Anaconda district backs away from court battles over a 1890 17000 refunding bond issue. Trustees cite the law as flawed and expect nearly 4400 in losses over the next decade while considering state school law repeal and new legislation.
Notice is given that a petition by city taxpayers seeks a sewer along the alley between Pine and Walnut in Anaconda from Seventh Street to the main sewer through blocks 76 81 and others. Objections will be received by the city clerk and considered at the council meeting on September 9 1900. Joseph Peters City Clerk.
Notice is given that Frank A Jones who on April 7 1900 made cash entry No 3981 for the NE quarter of section 12 township 4 south of range 11 west under section 2 300 KR 5 will on the 21st day of August submit proof before the register and receiver at Helena Montana at 1 oclock a m to establish the nonmineral character of the described tract George D Cleene Register
Harris and Covs attorney concluded refunding bonds could only replace maturing bonds and not issue for other purposes. The $17,000 refunding bonds would not mature for 20 years. County Attorney Duffy agreed. Trustees initially considered court action but now will take no further steps.
The Butte Anaconda and Pacific railway announces a Sunday round trip rate of $1.00 for travel from Anaconda to Butte and return, effective June 24.
Bert Powell returned from a three week summer vacation riding about 485 miles from here to Salt Lake City. He reported good roads aside from a few rough spots and noted crops of wheat oats and hay along the route were in fair condition. Powell will resume duties Monday at L. J. Baker & Co's store.
A collage of small notices lists shotgun rentals at Greig's, Lowney's candies at Tolan Co, various eye waters, piano tuner Verberkmoes Schlapp, and Short's store. Mentions Josiah Schull of Philipsburg visiting, sale items like an oak top counter, wagons and harness at W. J. Hilbert's, and a paint supply by BR Brown. Also notes a 50 percent frame sale, plus missing sealskin cape near McHale house and a finder at Klondike saloon. Also references May Ensminger returning from Butte and Major Asa L. Duncan from Missoula.
Greig's advertises complete camping outfits and mentions invoices received by Odson Richardson Adams for John B Freteon and Miller hats. It promotes newer styles and invites customers to call for details on the latest arrivals.
Esty organ previously used by the Presbyterian church in Anaconda Montana is offered for sale. The large reed organ has two manuals and pedals. For details contact or write to Richardson treasurer Anaconda Montana.
News from Gold Creek wires to the sheriff describe a disturbance in the Village. Dave Hogan alleged two men damaged property by throwing stones through windows and creating an obnoxious scene. Deputy Sheriff Joe Daly responded to make arrests.
Instruments filed for record with the county clerk and recorder yesterday include a deed from Caroline Surprenant to Dorothy Surprenant for lots 7 and 8 in block 90 Anaconda with a $1 price, and a deed from N H J Bielenberg and wife to William Eisenschmidt for lot 19 in block 5 Stuart addition to Deer Lodge with a $75 price.
Gregson Springs and Missoula will play a baseball game at Mountain View Park with both teams boasting solid records. Ladies admitted free. a joint Modern Woodmen of America picnic and train to Deer Lodge precede the event.
Night Chief of Police Frank OBrien captured eight wandering cows found roaming Anaconda streets. The cattle were impounded in the city pound and could affect local milk supplies as families fear losses.
Stray cattle linger in streets and on grass near fences causing complaints. Police are determined to curb the nuisance and stop the roaming livestock from gathering on available green patches.
A car of good timothy day on track of B. A. P. Ry consigned to J Trav ernia shipped by J S Ryan of Race Track offered for sale at 10 o clock am Monday August 20 H M Moran Agent
A vivid description states the elephant will again stand on her head walk on hind feet and balance using a hand or horn and bass drum in the upcoming Friday performance.
The Keston Lyric Opera company stage bright new costumes in two Margaret theater shows. The Fencing Master thrills with rich airs and lively movement as Fortunio and the cast impress audiences. Miss Stanton and Miss Davis win praise for solos while Kunkle, Henderson, and Harlem deliver strong comic and vocal turns.
In Baraboo Wisconsin last spring Babe the six ton elephant endured a dramatic dental extraction. Ten handlers with a rope and forceps worked under veterinary guidance to pull a four inch molar after a cavity and nerve nerve was removed. Babe recovered swiftly and is described as very gentle today.
All warrants on the poor fund of Deer Lodge county registered prior to June 8, 1900, are now payable at the treasurer’s office. Interest ceases after this date. County Treasurer, Anaconda Mont. August 16, 1900.
The Tenth Sunday after Trinity services are listed for Anaconda churches. Methodist church at Oak and Third offers morning sermon The Ideal Life for the New Year, with classes and leagues throughout the day. Presbyterian church on Main near Fourth shows 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services, and Lutheran at 3 p.m. at the Scandinavian church led by Pastor Carleen Blau.
Warkm Springs livery offers feed and sale stables with prompt attention and reasonable rates. Contact J. H. French, proprietor, by phone 6.
Anaconda Montana advertisement listing Dr N. 8 Snyder as surgeon to St Ann’s Hospital with office on West Third Street near Main and telephone 14. It also references a messenger company office and postal telegraph service at Furst building in Anaconda with contact options.
Prof John J Burtscher, Weltmer System graduate and Chicago School of Psychology diploma holder, plans a Magnetic Infirmary in Anaconda with a large staff. He promises cures for all diseases without medicine or surgery and offers baths and thermal therapies at the Furst block 113 East Park avenue. Frank A Jones to present proof August 27 1900 at Helena land office to establish non mineral character of a described tract.
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