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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1900
Page
12
Western Montana office of the Standard located at 110 West Main Street Missoula. Telephone number 115. Advertising rates available on application.
Missoula police report James Shields shot by his wife after discovering alleged infidelity at the Gem theater. Shields survives and declines to prosecute but seeks protection and possible commitment for his wife. Authorities may press charges despite his stance.
Mr and Mrs Bandmann and Mr Heyfron head for the big city stage singling out their prospects among eminent actors. Mrs Bonner and daughter join Mr Bonner after weeks away as Garden City Bank and Loan distributes Glendan Club cigars and sale ads advertise low price apparel and shoes.
The remains of Miss Estella Curtis were shipped from Missoula to Helena for burial. A large crowd gathered at the depot to pay respects as about 40 academy girls dressed in black with white sashes attended. Colonel Curtis stayed in Missoula to care for his ill daughter Mae and may join the funeral Tuesday morning if possible. Accompanying the casket were John Maguire Thomas Evans Charles Curtis Jr and Mrs Chauncey Woodworth.
An era ad promotes the Golden Rule Clothing for stylish dress, Oyster offerings in various styles, a Banquet event, and the Grendan Club cigar described as high-class and union made.
Missoula reports rail disruption as a rock slide between Smead and Heron at Quinn's cut halts Western traffic for six hours. A bridge near Hell Gate river at Drumond is reinforced after concerns of collapse. Weather-induced ground softening blamed for the delay. Eastbound service pushed to midnight.
The Glendan Club invites members to enjoy premium tobacco and social club facilities. Details emphasize exclusive access to curated blends and relaxed atmosphere for patrons.
Revival services continue at MFE church while the Bob Peltier assault case is set for trial in Judge Hayes' court Monday. Fireman Walter Palmer ill with typhoid at Northern Pacific hospital. Fred Sparks also ill at Sisters' hospital. A horse accident bruised F H Mix's child. John Klu injured foot at Bonner. Local sales events and court actions unfold as witnesses testify regarding the Siegel homestead entry.
Describes the four levels of the Chinese imperial exams at Canton and other capitals, from Budding Genius to admission to the Hanlin academy. Examinations last 24 hours with strict cell-room conditions and sealings, and success leads to elite status. notes on democratic merit within an ancient system.
Crossed wires caused a fire in the telephone exchange Saturday night in Missoula near Deer. A. W. Woodworth happened by and extinguished the blaze before the fire department arrived. Damage was nominal.
An advertised holiday promotion urges shoppers to buy Xmas presents at the Golden Rule store with a claim that money will be left over. The item reads as a brief retail pitch and reflects seasonal discount language.
Missoula report notes Herr Bandmann and Mrs Bandmann with Gil Heyfron Mrs F L Bonner and Miss Neta departing for an unspecified journey marked as a departure to the past in early December context.
The piece urges restraint after election results, arguing that public displays of celebration offend the defeated and prolong political wounds. It calls for taking down banners, clearing booth litter, and surrendering headquarters to avoid petty, rash post-election exuberance. It emphasizes good citizenship and prudent, quiet adjustment after a campaign.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat report notes the buzzards that haunted Galveston Island vanished after the great storm. Locals recall roosts on the island reduced to silence with possible deaths or sea drownings. An old fisherman compares a Florida instance near Cedar Keys where Buzzards Cay was emptied after a tropical cyclone and a new brood avoided the area.
An overview from the London Express describes Chinese guilds of beggars thieves and lepers. It explains how a "king" within each group rules districts, extorts merchants, and profits from arranged misfortune and street begging. The article notes brutal self-mutilation, whitewashed care for the poor, and systemic drains on families through leper houses and extortion.
In a Detroit Free Press humor note Jinks quips about a colonel's wife with a sharp temper driving him to drink. Binks jokes that their Kentucky home makes drinking water seem awful, eliciting a quick punchline.
Fragmentary quotes from the Indianapolis Press suggest Whiskey price increases are under discussion. Weary Watkins and Higgins echo concern, noting potential impact on old pals and local trade.
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