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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
10
Missoula officials announce a special election to authorize a one mill tax levy to fund a $2000 land purchase and the erection of a new schoolhouse between the railroad and the river. If approved, the district will build one room now and a two room building if funds allow, addressing safety concerns for west end children crossing NP yards.
Missoula August 27 The luck of Dee Francis turns when a deputy sheriff serves him with jury duty in the Fourth judicial district. He protests health concerns and seeks excusal, asking for a physician’s certificate to excuse him from confinement, while the court requires formal proof of illness.
Harry F B Chaney returns from Lolo Hot Springs restored energy and endorses the site as a future resort. He notes that a new cutoff line next season would boost prosperity by easing access to the camp, placing it among popular summer destinations. Dr Oettinger’s dental office closes Aug 20 and reopens Sept 15.
Missoula reports a large Good Templars delegation traveling to the grand lodge session in Butte on Wednesday. Passengers include Amanda Lethees Amelia Lethees Mabel Taggert Hilda Sutherland Eva Worthington Avery May William Dickinson Jr Charles Boren Lathe Beeman Lynn Ambrose Bert Walling Mrs. Howard Grady Jennie McCourtney John McLaughlin J R Faulds Arthur Wood James McHugh Virell Vida JL Wilson Florence Ethel Moore Mas Yarrington Fred Jamison and R Snyder from Missoula Hamilton Stevensville and Stevensville contingent members also listed.
Reporters lament the opening of the shooting season as Harry Thompson stays in town for business while his fellow sportsmen head afield. They promise to send him a bird in sympathy, reflecting a long standing absence from the field.
Joe Willett comes back from Utah reporting full recovery and high spirits about Salt Lake City. He praises the southern country and says rheumatism has disappeared, predicting a return to work in Missoula unless symptoms recur. Dr MacGeorge, osteopath, Missoula.
Miscoursa Aug. 27. Superintendent Russell began an inspection tour of the division track work, covering the west end to Hope then returning to the east end and branch lines. He will be absent a week or more while assessing the extensive improvements.
Progress makes this an important trip at this time. Call at the Standard office and see the premiums that are offered for a year's subscription to the Standard. These premiums put all others into the shade.
Solomon Zellner faced Justice Houtchens in Missoula on August 27 for disturbing his mother in law Mrs Umstead's home. Zellner admitted taking his children to the circus without his wife’s consent and was fined five dollars plus costs after a heated trial featuring witnesses, a courtroom outburst by Mrs Umstead, and remarks from ex Judge N J Myers. Zellner denied kidnapping his son, claiming he had the mother’s consent.
A large Montana Fruit Growers Association meeting at Sam Dinsmore’s office in Missoula approved the constitution and bylaws The board will enforce strict sorting and packing rules with penalties and stamping of grower names on each box Swan Johnson reported on markets and orchard work A committee was formed to arrange a fruit exhibit for the Yellowstone county fair in Billings next month and to oversee shipments and attendance.
Deputy Marshal M H Wall arrived from the Flathead reservation with several Indians linked to the Sac Ah Lee killing on the reservation weeks earlier. Names given include Youse Finley Lela Taw Joseph Tetpa E N Mee and Agness. They appeared before U S Commissioner Smith who set the case for Thursday as officers pursue witnesses. Young Sace Ah Lee died when his boat was cut during a card game at his tent.
Mrs. N. Coutombe of the north side was bitten while riding her bicycle on Woody Street by a dog owned by Ed Larsen. The dog had accompanied Larsen children to town and was not considered vicious. She was treated on scene, then to the hospital. the dog was shot.
In Missoula district court Maggie Dupuis desisted from opposition to her divorce from Francis Dupuis alleging long abuse including threats, beatings, and labor while ill. A new suit, Jessie Proebster versus Franz Proebstel, seeks child custody and alimony. Several other cases were set for trial and two arrestees, Albert Winke and Ed Olsen, faced hearings on prior robberies.
An 19th century style advertisement claims Dr Bennett’s electric belt restores vitality and cures nervous weakness. It boasts over 20,000 cures and 10,000 testimonials, urging readers to write for details and ordering information.
Northern Pacific trains faced delays after a Sunday wreck near Miles City. No. 3 and No. 1 arrived Missoula late, while No. 2 eastbound was three hours late. Westbound delays made the Standard arrive earlier for local readers.
Dr A Boschee German Syrup touted as a cure for coughs colds and lung troubles with a claim of rapid relief after three doses. The ad notes two million bottles sold yearly since 1848 and lists distributors in Anaconda Missoula and other civilized countries.
Gibson Bik Missoula and Daly Bik Missoula list attorney services with Twenty per cent off on all Mastman Kodaks at SMITH SIMONS Druggists in Missoula. Proceedings highlight a promotional period and retail offer.
Missoula on August 27 reports Postmaster C F Judson of Garnet fainted in a buggy while crossing the bridge en route to South Missoula. The horse continued on before bystanders halted it and Judson was taken home where his condition improved.
Missoula, Aug. 27. W. C. Bennett, husband of the woman who died by her own hand in Billings yesterday, is said to live at Alta in the upper Bitter Root. He had begun divorce proceedings months earlier claiming she stayed at a house of ill repute at Chateau. She left that place and is thought to have gone to Billings.
Oscar Crutchfield was injured last night in Missoula when a bicycle rider collided with him. He suffered a dislocated right shoulder in the street accident.
A promotional notice touts Dr Bennett's Electric Belt as the sole U S government approved method for curing numerous male and female ailments through a sponge electrode belt. It asserts guaranteed one year, renewal when burnt out, and offers free books on nervous ailments with advice, urging readers to inquire by mail.
MISSOULA NOTES Rev H E Rossell and family returned from vacation Richard Lockey in the city tending to adjustment of insurance losses Wallace baseball club members returned home Tuesday morning The Wallace and Missoula teams had been in Dillon and St Regis respectively Typhoid patient Theodore Eckleburg of White Pine seriously ill The remains of John T Bell drowned at St Regis were shipped to Bozeman for burial Hailey G Remick of Nine Mile and Miss Annie H Williams of Plains wed in Misoula Fr M Dudley A C M mercantile manager at Hamilton passed through Misoula en route to Anaconda Mrs Holley of Hamilton underwent an operation at Sisters hospital Dr McGrath of Hamilton assisted by Dr Mills of Missoula and Dr Crosby of Fort Missoula
Lady Smith, wife of Sir Archibald Lewin Smith master of the rolls since 1900, was found dead today floating in the Spey river. It remains unknown how she drowned.
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