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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1900
Page
12
Missoula August 28 The Bandmann Holsters herd of about 50 cows was found infected with tuberculosis and killed. Deputy state veterinarian cleared the herd of disease three years after a request. Bandmann says he was wronged by interviews and notes he sought only recompense for state neglect. Dairymen support broader inspections to ensure health and protect milk supply.
Readable listings highlight fresh table linens and towels available at the Golden Rule store. Shoppers can expect a range of patterns and sizes, with emphasis on affordable home textiles and seasonal arrivals.
Reports say a fish hatchery may move from the Blackfoot country to Vietor in the Bitter Root valley within days. The site is near Vietor on an old ranch with a spring, and a dam could be built soon. Promoters hope government support will follow for additional local hatcheries.
A statement notes that the age law does not block marriage and a license is expected to be issued tomorrow, indicating no legal objection to the union.
Elder White leaves Missoula for Woodside on the Bitter Root branch to arrange grounds for the Adventist meeting. Grounds and tents are set, a large mess tent is erected, and prominent speakers from east and west are expected. Missoula will send a big delegation as the gathering begins the first week of September and lasts ten days.
Representatives of Bitter Root and Missoula fruit growers met in Missoula to back the inspection law. They praised DEF Bandmann and agreed to raise funds to aid the state board of horticulture and pressed for a uniform sorting and packing system to curb inferior apples shipped to market.
James Galen, once a Helena resident now working in North mines at Cape Nome, visited Missoula to forward a message from Nome prosecuting attorney to Mrs. J. K. Wood. He noted the Nome court is busy with official duties and he will spend weeks in Helena before returning north. New dress goods and silks advertised at the Golden Rule.
The body of R. J. Kennedy, a Northern Pacific ticket exchanger, will be shipped to Madison Wisconsin. His mother travels with the corpse to the burial site. The funeral is held at Hayes and Mareh chapel before the morning eastbound train departs.
Contractors Stinger and Campbell win approval for a $2500 bond to begin Front and Main Street upgrades. Materials ordered for sewers and gutters. catch basins and manholes set to start this week, with grading to follow. a single contractor ensures smoother progress. A street roller and other machinery arrive by Sept 5 to speed work and improve Higgins avenue surfacing. aim to finish in good condition before cold weather.
N J Tillman a Bitter Root valley visitor and H P Kennett from Victor drop by on business. Dr Ray of Philipsburg and EK Knott of Heron visit. R Parkhurst stays at the Rankin. J H Kilpatrick from Florence ranch visits. H S Page from Hamilton attends to business. Con A St Clair of Butte for Oregon Short Line in town. Cedar street sidewalk work west of the courthouse. Bicycle club to run from Miss Bonner’s home Wednesday. New arc light at Stevens and Pine placed in position. Northern Pacific trains late by 30 to 60 minutes Tuesday. Two men arrested Monday appear before Justice Hayes. judge allows journey to proceed. Court ceiling plaster in danger of falling without repairs. Estate letters hearing set for Sept 15 for Fredline case. Marriage license issued to J J Pelkey and Della Lunsford. groom from Anaconda, bride from Walla Walla. Desamniers of Frenchtown ill with typhoid at Sisters’ Hospital improving Tuesday.
Missoula August 28 to the railroad committee the company offers a rate of one fare and a fifth for Labor Day travel to Missoula from all Bitter Root valley points except Lolo Tickets go on sale September 1 and 2 and are valid for return through the 4th except in Bitter Root area A special Clin ton to Missoula train is planned to reach the city by 9 am The day’s sports are organized by John McKivany Samuel Garrick and John Hayes
Missoula August 28 report describes an attempted burglary at Grill and Kline in the Higgins block. The intruders left the keys inside and fastened the door with the transom closed, leaving Mr Kline stranded while trying to raise the transom. A sewing machine supplies listing appears at Lister's.
Missoula August 28 The county attorney filed an information charging Thomas Long with murder in the killing of Louis Raddigan J H Duffy of Anaconda is in the city as counsel for Long retained by Long's brothers there is no change in Longs claim of ignorance while McIntosh maintains his account of the crime Meals were advertised at 25 cents.
Football players in Missoula opened practice on the old grounds with a strong session. A second scrimmage is planned for Friday and the new club is expected to organize Saturday.
Missoula August 2. James Rawlins ranch near Carlton suffered partial loss of grain stacks by fire Sunday night. Stacks were ready for the thresher. Cause unknown though suspected a match from a sleeping man lighting a pipe or starting a blaze. Loss near 500 dollars. Outside stacks saved by prompt removal by farm hands.
Dr McCullough will attend the Rocky Mountain Interstate Medical association meetings in Butte and then visit Santa Fe New Mexico as guest of Hon George H Wallace secretary of state. He will present a paper on gastric fever in children. Peter Metrain Northern Pacific bridges inspector showcases a new steel velocipide with three ball bearing wheels and lighter frame designed for speed.
Woodward and husband L A Woodward convey through deed to J W McAllister lot 6 and the east 15 feet of lot 7, block 96 Urlin's addition for 850 dollars. The residence sits on North Second street opposite the Northern Pacific hospital.
Mrs. Agnew Moore, 64, died at her East Front street home after a lingering illness. Born March 1 1838 in Pennsylvania, she had lived in Missoula since 1886 with her husband who died about eight years ago. Seven children survive, with services set for Thursday at 2 29 PM at her home conducted by Rev. Walter Hayes of the Presbyterian church.
Albert Marion reports rapid threshing in Frenchtown valley near Missoula. Farmers have grain threshed and marketed, with many machines operating to handle the very large crop this year. others expect threshing to continue for weeks.
The Missoula crowd over Saturday and Sunday was the largest the city ever saw with more than 10,000 tickets sold and at least a thousand free tickets. The note ends with praise for bread at Rosendort's.
Children playing with matches caused one fire last year. Cigars and cigarettes started 912 blazes, electric wires and lights 7, boilers and engines 87, incendiaries 6,744, lightning 2,76, spontaneous combustion 1,255, six from sun. In 13,127 fires the cause was not discovered.
McBride's Golden Rule offers medium weight underwear and camping wear described as just right for the season. The store highlights practical layering options and durable fabrics suitable for outdoor use.
Missoula dated August 28 report that district court clerk refused a marriage license to first cousins. An attorney advised initially that cousin marriage was not allowed, but later learned the old Montana statute may have changed.
The Labor Party will hold Mis soula county convention in Missoula on September 4 to select delegates for the state convention in Helena on September 19. The Union hall will host the meeting and a large delegation is expected.
Hig Freight Engines Missoula August 28 The Northern Pacific will receive in four or five days five of the large freight engines similar to those now in use of the Y1 style. They will be used on the Rocky Mountain division and are highly appreciated by the engineers here.
In Justice Hayes court J. G. Smith sues Oregon Nursery company for 248 dollars claiming wages for services rendered. Case not set for hearing as summons were not returnable until next Monday.
Dr G T McCullough and his son Massey have traveled to Missoula from August 28 to attend duties for P M Reilly and Co grocers.
Missoula records show the sole filing today in the county clerk and recorder’s office involves Frances P. The document details a property transfer but does not reveal additional parties or values in the available lines.
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