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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
14
Western Montana Standard office at 430 Higgins Avenue Missoula lists advertising rates for republication and general inquiries. Local office contact details provided for advertisers seeking information and pricing.
A 27 year old man formerly with a lumber firm at St Regis was committed to a custody hearing after being taken to jail by force amid claims of attempted poisoning. He acted irrationally, refused officers, and is to appear before a commission soon. His family in Newfoundland reports no habits or intoxication. Meanwhile, realty firm formation was filed in the county clerk’s office with $150,000 capital.
Missoula report says E A Sharman superintendent of Bitter Root forest reserve will leave for Boise and Moscow to attend the national litigation congress. Chief Pinchot will have many forest reserve officials from Washington and nearby attend. In his absence Wilfred W White will be in charge as forest assistant.
Directors of the Montana Coal and Iron Company convened this morning to consider actions as necessary for the company's continued existence for a 30 year period from November 7 next. The meeting also addressed incidents tied to further development of the company’s mineral mines.
D. E. Jankenstip of BID N. Del reports severe itch and hair loss followed by full body eruption. After using Cuticura Remedies for about four weeks, symptoms abated, hair stopped falling out, and scalp stayed clean. He continues to use Cuticura Ointment after shaving and praises its effectiveness.
Fragmentary notes indicate the railroad reached Wear Creek near a glacier with several tons of material moved. Directors met to plan immediate and sustained work, aiming to advance construction and logistics.
Missouri, Aug. 2. George W Meiklejohn of Omaha Nebraska, former United States senator and assistant secretary of war, arrived in Coeur d Alenes yesterday. He will remain a few days then likely return to Nebraska, noting property interests in the area.
Mispoula August 21 1901 Carter a pioneer known across Western Montana and Cour d Alene died recently in Eau Claire Wisconsin after a career as hotel owner in Wallace Idaho builder of railways water works and electric plant and later trader in Alaska and lumber manufacturer back in Wis his death came in modest circumstances following a life of bold ventures and shifts in fortune.
Rellya the home of the big Wat E R Zelgter of Wanilllen was in Missoula yesterday along with H R McDowid of Butte who was restored in the city. Mrs A Stillinger of Iron Mountain visited friends in Missoula Anilig and Mrs Joseph Pardes of Stevensville also called on Missoula friends. G Willis of Plains returned from a meet and joined the state committee in Bolle. Alfred Gaskell from Washington DC with his wife is in the city. Angus McDonald formerly of Phipsburg and Butte passed through en route from Speke after collecting elk from Easternsfontana. BL Proebsting of Wallace timber and stone proof on 120 acres near Pish Creek and Josephina Stetterstrom on 30 acres of timber land were noted by the Missoula land office yesterday. Silas Mary Brady of the Western Union in Butte, visiting Western Montana, returned home Thursday to resume duties. James A. Allen of Wallace, after a Chicago trip, returned Tuesday and departed for home yesterday accompanied by Prof F P J Homberg, who also has property holdings in Butte. Artist E S Paxson came from Butte and will stay through Friday with Mrs Paxson. Con Peoples of Granite plans to visit Missoula this week as the area mines had shut down and may decide to relocate in a city.
Mrs Groesbeck petitions district court for divorce from Alvin J Groesbeck alleging cruelty and inhumane treatment including kicking slapping biting threatening with a knife and intoxication. She cites a Nov 4 1905 incident and says he has earned but not supported her since 1901 Stevensville affairs and asks for dissolution costs and special relief.
Missaila Aum 20 Lewid Graham, a five year old son of Shovill and dra David Graham, died early this morning of diphtheria at the Vine Street residence. He contracted the illness playing with companions, was cared for at his uncle’s home, showed a brief improvement, then relapsed. Funeral set for Friday at Deelock from the Williams residence on Vine Street.
Multiple property transfers and deeds filed in Missoula include Crank Vogt acquiring a large farm in section 40 town 14 range 7 west for 200, and John T. Shannan conveying 104 Frank Vogel timber land in section 4 township 4 range 7 west for 1 000. W J Johnson and others feature in trust deeds and land deals including a 160 acre tract in section 2 township 4 range 26 west. Also noted is a Bethlehem notice about Carnegie Water ever reformed swelling for arrested lecturers.
Charlen Connin, a former well known ranchman of Florence, died at Sisters' hospital of consumption shortly after a period of illness. He was about 45 years old. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Osawatomie held a centennial style event marking the battle that once defined abolitionist resolve. Maj George Morgan Arg led troops on the battlefield as crowds gathered for decorations, speeches by Charles F. Sentt of JoLa and Vice President Fairbanks, and a John Brown monument service.
County commissioners at a Western Mont meeting approved $1,000 for the county fair, following a push from the chamber of commerce. The measure names the fair committee and lists P. M. Reilly, C. Allen, J. D. Albert, Marion, and FF as appointees with Allen and Marion from Loy and Frenchtown respectively. Cantelon resignation noted. Proebstel tailors license request granted.
London August 22. Cambridge physics professor T Culmerd Alball says golf is not useful in training character for cricket or football though it builds nerve and judgment. Other voices from J A Taylor Langley and James Braid praise golf for courage and early start in youth, while cautions from H Vordon and A Herd stress balance with other sports.
Delegates from the Democratic and Silver parties of Nevada gather in Reno to form a permanent organization and adopt a campaign platform. The platform stresses enforcing and enacting laws for the masses, supports Gov. Sparks' eight hour law, and aligns with Senator Newlands on irrigation. Nomination timelines are set as the new session opens, with talk of Gov. Sparks remaining off the ticket.
San Francisco reports owner Rauglitl believes his dog Vriendless Boy holds the fastest dog status in America. The animal, out of Finglish sire Fetter Free, is trained by L. Tagarmising, with Rauglitl asserting the dog can repeat a recent remarkable feat.
Richmond officials announce the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen plans to hold the annual regatta next year at Norfolk in connection with the Jamestown exposition. The James River course near Detford spans five miles and features calm water. South clubs including Virginia Boat Club Richmond and Alexandria Panathion Boat Club are active, with a push to boost southern regatta interest as the national event returns to Washington, D.C. next spring.
Budapest England. Immediately after, reports say Hungarians will buy brood mares and stallions in Hungary. The government and private parties seek to secure top horses at fair prices. Names include Kisber stud, Parilon, Santry, and Patrician, with purchases routed through notable agents and auctions at Newmarket and Budapest.
Jelo Ohio Avg reports Maumee River Yacht Club will hire an independent boat engineer to time heats for future regattas. A mile course will be laid out, and the expert will inspect each boat entering the race to prevent jockeying. Engineer’s fees will be paid from the club treasury. The existing rules remain unchanged. The concluding heat for sale boats is set for Maumee Bay course on September 16.
Missoula reports Clavin of Drummond plans a Labor Day event with a large gathering and a feature showing many mock horses staged for the celebration.
A fragmentary note from a Cincinnati dispatch reflects a rising sentiment among horsemen that dollar books should be abolished in the West. The piece argues the practice is a nuisance and questions its usefulness for bettors, noting concerns about betting volume and revenue.
A historical note on umpire authority and strict enforcement of rules in baseball. It argues players routinely violate rules on arguing calls and leaving the bench, yet umpires rarely enforce penalties, leaving many infractions unpunished. It highlights sections about disputing calls, rough handling of balls, and “riding a pitcher.”
An article from New York describes a curious sport blending court tennis handball and lacrosse elements. Players wear wicker baskets and chase a ball with vigorous, fast action that excites Cubans and Mexicans visiting the city. the piece notes its vigorous, sweat-filled play and rough appeal.
WW Kendrick, ex president of the Northern Pacific and now with the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe road, arrived in Missoula from Spokane last evening. He will stay a day or two, travels in a special car, and may visit the National park before returning home.
An ad describing Cascarets as small portable laxative tablets for bowel and liver health. It claims they exercise intestinal muscles, avoid harsh purges, and prevent sickness, touting the genuine Sterling Remedy Company product in a 6 to 10 cent vest pocket box.
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