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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
12
The Western Montana office of the Standard lists its Mis soula address at 116 West Main street and provides telephone contact and advertising rate details upon application.
A report concludes fears of drastic shrinkage were overstated, noting data show modest reductions and urging steady policy responses. Researchers caution against alarmism while recommending careful monitoring and targeted measures.
Missoula reports the wheat crop is in excellent condition and in strong demand by mills. Shippers prepare to move grain as first shipments arrive at Bonner mills. farmers from Plains and Frenchtown valley led the high grade hard wheat surge. Seed wheat from Dakota boosted Bitter Root yields as mills plan further purchases.
Missoula August 29 The fruitgrowers of Western Montana commend D B E Bandmann for enforcing the fruit Inspection law urging continued condemnation of fruit from infected districts to protect clean fruit markets. They condemn shipping inferior windfalls and vow to curb the bad practice despite resistance.
Thomas Long appeared in Missoula under arrest for the murder of Louis Raddigan. The judge read the complaint, Long remained unmoved, and a hearing was scheduled for Thursday September 6 at 2 p.m. His attorney advised him not to speak. Deputy Corbett took him back to jail.
In Montana two ranchers clashed over a threshing machine. The fight lasted three minutes and left one man with a deep facial cut and the other with a wrist artery severed, though it was quickly mended by a local physician. Eyewitnesses said it was the hottest sight in years.
Special correspondence from Boulder reports Basin Bay State Mining stockholders from Springfield Mass. plan to inspect Basin interests early next week. A power line expansion to Butte is discussed, with road work and a Boulder Elk Park route planned, plus Great Northern track progress and forest reserve talks.
H S Page from Hamilton arranged with Architect Gibson to draw plans for a brick two story hotel in Missoula to replace the burned building. The $15000 project will include steam heat bathrooms a barber shop and bar and will start tomorrow with a quick foundation.
The United States Geological Survey issued pamphlets detailing water measurements from observers across the Atlantic slope Eastern Rocky Mountain area Colorado river system interior basin and Columbia river. The data aid water supply conservation efforts linked to the observation program. New dress goods and silks at the Golden Rule.
Missoula August 29 Ed Nettle a miner was taken to Philipsburg last evening from Garnet to face arraignment on assault charges involving three young girls. Parents reported ongoing abuse and turned him over to authorities, who transported him to Philipsburg for trial. Underwear medium weight available at the Golden Rule.
Missoula residents warned about two unworthy men soliciting alms in the city. They offer lead pencils for sale and claim to be missing a foot and part of a hand. Reportedly they have entered a saloon with a can, collecting nickels and dimes, and are deemed undeserving of charitable aid.
J. R. Cell and family return to Missoula after two months visiting major Eastern cities and coastal towns. They spent time in Washington and New York. Mrs. Cell visits Spokane for several days before heading home. The travelers report a splendid trip and much enjoyment.
Aug 29 wedding at Rankin house parlors presided by Rev J W Bennett. Bride and groom KB J Pelky of Anaconda and Miss Della N Lunsford of Walla Walla propose residence in Anaconda. Bridesmaid Miss Mamie Livingston and best man Robert Pelky Jr. attend. Smith Simons druggists noted.
Local prep scene heats up as Twin Bridges and Dillon clash on Sunday with both teams short handed. Beaverhead county high school plans to open Sept 4 under Principal Tyree as housing concerns limit local families from moving in. County Republicans choose delegates at Dillon courthouse as juvenile candidates emerge.
The Bronx Park Zoo in New York reports two albino garter snakes born to a common mother kept in the reptile house. The brood includes six normal babies, a two headed monstrosity that died, and the two albinos now thriving at six inches long with translucent bodies and red eyes. Superintendent H L Ditmars believes albino reptiles are extremely rare and that the pair may become valuable additions to the collection.
Dillon reports a mass meeting at the city hall approved finishing Selway park and hosting a Labor Day celebration. Herbert Selway pledges to match city funding for grounds improvements while work crews clear brush lay walks and build facilities including a 3000 square foot dancing pavilion. The park spans about two miles north of Dillon along the Oregon Short Line with Beav erhead river nearby. The state normal school fall term opens Sept 4 with expected large attendance and Swann coordinating. Oregon Short Line adds water tank and turntable. Thomas Lewis family moves into Pacific street residence. Dillon ball team loses 22 to 8 to Limas.
In Missoula on August 2 doctors Buckley of the Northern Pacific hospital and Tuttle of New York performed a delicate operation on Mrs. J. W. McGregor. The procedure was reportedly entirely successful and Mrs. McGregor is comfortable with surgeons optimistic about a full rally.
At a Tuesday meeting Missoula trustees appointed BD. W. Clark for the south side school house Kd. W. FPolkens for the central building Richard Trana for the north side building and A. P. Spaulding for the east side building. H. V. McCormick resigned after years in charge of the central building to pursue more remunerative work.
Excellent bread at Rosendorf's in Will Build Missoula. President Craig of the university plans a south side elegant residence for his family, with 10 rooms, bath, two fireplaces and modern fixtures. Construction by P M Reilly & Co. will start soon and finish by winter.
The body of P. J. Kennedy, who died at Northern Pacific hospital, was shipped this morning on the delayed eastbound train to Madison Wisconsin for burial. No services were held in Missoula, and his mother Mrs Kennedy accompanied the remains.
Missoula reports J. B. Porter and a group of Eastern mining experts and investors returning from a tour of inspection in the Wallace district. Rumors claim one or two significant transfers of mining property occurred recently. A first class daily newspaper is recommended for market, stock, mining and agricultural news. The Aracond Standard is touted as valuable in the Northwest.
A fierce fight reported at Drum Mond yesterday afternoon drew comment as one of the hottest on record for the district. Eyewitnesses describe a lengthy exchange with intense blows and crowd excitement.
A New York druggist stated from experience that men use hair dyes to a much greater extent than women, reflecting a notable gender difference in cosmetic practice.
An advertisement from Higges Block Suite 17 offers free consultations for all diseases. The listing provides a Missoula address at 537 East Main and phone contact details, indicating a local health service marketing approach.
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