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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1901
Page
14
A compact report notes a strong financial position amid a sweeping dirt reduction initiative. City officials credit budget controls and efficient projects, highlighting improved municipal services. The plan, aimed at urban renewal, reflects steady progress and local optimism.
Missoula reports show Treasurer Lister calling thousands in warrants and paying interest. A $100 warrant from 1898 cost $25.31 in interest while a 1901 issue yields about $0.50. debt reduced from $88,519.99 to $39,817.87 since 1898. Poll tax collection also improved from under $500 yearly to projected around $800 this year.
At Union Vo Nighe Missoula on Dec 9 the renowned actress Sarah Cowell Le Moyne appears in The First Duchess of Marlborough a comedy of intrigue by Charles Henry Meltzer. The plot centers on Sarah Jennings the first Duchess and her influence over Queen Anne with a top supporting company promised by Liebler & Co.
Superintendent Weller moves the road news department headquarters from Helena to Missoula. A carload of books and merchandise arrived yesterday and another large consignment came today with more coming tomorrow. The shift is seen as beneficial to Missoula as the department will employ many workers, potentially 30 to 35, and Missoula is viewed as a stronger base than Helena.
Missoula reports four convictions this district term under Judge Dew Joe County Hall. Two forgers are in prison, a horse thief awaits sentencing, and a burglar faces a long term. For each forger no plea was entered. More major cases are set for prosecution this term with potential improvements to the county attorney’s record. Attorney special sale of men's clothing Saturday and Monday. Chicago Bee Hive.
A Manila friend of County Attorney Charles H. Hall mailed six uncut gem specimens to Missoula. Hall prizes them highly for their travel mileage and rarity. He also received a sample of local papers. The note asks if readers saw McHartle's new holiday goods store.
Contractor Loumbe started the foundation for a $2500 residence for D. B. Mandville of Bonner in South Missoula near his present home. The house will feature modern conveniences and the latest architectural style if weather permits.
Mr Coloumbe secured the contract to build a brick two story business block for Gaspard Des Champe on West Front street. The note urges readers to shop early at the Globe to avoid large crowds this spring.
In Missoula the county justices handled four cases tied to alleged employment scams. One man pleaded guilty and received 10 days in jail, two pleaded not guilty with trials set, and a fourth, Listrop, claimed being lured by a Spokane agency to work with Rich & Harris near Bearmouth, then left unpaid and jailed later. Authorities note widespread complaints about similar firms and suggest Rich & Harris as a common recruiter.
The Quo Vadis company performed in Missoula today and heads to Hamilton for a night show. The Sun Cure train departed at 6 oclock, likely delaying the performance until after 11. Two Dassenger Coaches suffered a slight accident en route, requiring repairs. Miss Ray Rockman teaches French and voice technique at the Florence hotel.
The WLOA in Ingalia announces a visiting eye specialist from Portland Oregon in Missoula for a short time. A free Rexamination is offered at the Missoula hotel with money saving prices on glasses and related items.
Joseph K Wood his wife and baby will reach Missoula tomorrow morning on the delayed east bound train after several weeks in California where he has faced court action Details of the case are not known locally but it is believed the ruling may be favorable Also note the Higgins block bowling alley and Dr W A Glasgow homeopathist.
The Robillard murder trial in Missoula draws witnesses from the west end of the county. W A Wallace Lester Brooks Asa Hammons and Joseph Flahive are among those staying in the city until the case concludes.
Sherman Baker, found guilty by a jury of stealing a horse after hours, was brought into district court this morning. Judge Webster set tomorrow morning for passing sentence after Baker waived the statutory wait.
There was a regular meeting tonight of the fire laddies in their room over the engine house. It was well attended and much business was transacted. Palm chocolates purity and perfection at Emsley's.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a treatment for consumption and weak lungs with testimonials of cures. It claims no alcohol or narcotics, secrecy in correspondence, and credits Dr Pierce and a staff of physicians for thousands treated in over thirty years.
The trial of Baptiste Robieau for the murder of Antoine Machel near Plains opens in Missoula district court with about 25 witnesses and a jury of eleven. Emanuel Curley, the Blackfeet witness, may testify for Robieau while others detail the quarrel and fatal rock blow near Mrs. Greenwood’s ranch.
John Flatley a fireman on the Northern Pacific was brought to Missoula after a crash on the main line West of the city. He attempted to jump from the engine and fell between the engine and tender suffering massive leg injury. An operation is planned to amputate the injured limb.
In Missoula at the Billiard and Bowling club rooms a match was held between a Northern Pacific company team and a Missoula Mercantile team. Both sides played hard with notable skill, ending in a draw.
A large crowd witnessed three games between the railway team and Missoula Mercantile. Railway won games one and three with scores 681–570 and 695–624 while Missoula Mercantile took game two 571–612. The railway side totaled 1 947 to Missoula Mercantile 1 806. The winning team received a box of cigars from Mr Tulley of Butte. Lemley, the tailor, for fall salts.
Mrs. R Rutherford ill at her South Missoula home. Ed Rost, a popular hack driver, laid off for the winter. Mayor Stephens confined to his home with illness. Gaspard Deschamp able to go out again. Dr. Dodd eye specialist of Butte to be at the Florence hotel next week for consultation. David Bishop, Ravalis county under sheriff, traveled from New York to Hampton with Daly stock trains. Hog Back Combination Bear Paw High Bar and Silver Tip placer mining claims located by John Gerrick M E R McDonald and others of Vermillion on Vermillion creek.
Bids for building the Grass Valley French Ditch company dam across the Missoula river west of the city were opened. William Cody submitted the low bid of 1100 dollars and was awarded the contract to start work at once. Also listed were bids by B. J. Townsend 3090 dollars and Arthur Graham 1400 dollars. Six inch stove pipe priced at 20 cents at McBride's.
Mrs Richard Whitaker on South Higgins avenue is said to be in precarious condition for the second time this month. Two physicians were in attendance today as health concerns persisted.
In Missoula on December 9 officer McGregor arrested Charles Clark a well known wood hauler for cruelty to his team. He left the animals out in the storm all afternoon and night and remains jailed until tomorrow with rail refused for him.
Passenger train from the west arrives 10 hours late due to a wreck in Washington. Oyster stall at Union market reports fresh supply amid delay impacts.
A sparse clipping notes sale of men’s sweaters priced at a dollar or less at the Globe store. The ad highlights reduced pricing to move stock quickly. Aimed at budget shoppers, the notice underscores limited quantities and ongoing markdowns.
Fort Benton notes report on last Benton congress session with praise for the Record and ruins preservation. County medical billing dispute ends with contract let to Dr J W Carroll for 1260 dollars after Dr Veldhuis disqualified. J H Jutman pleads guilty to stand larceny and is sentenced to ten years. Elmer Buss pleads guilty to helping a prisoner escape and gets one year. Tax collection progress shows 137292 levy with about 3000 unpaid. licenses total 22000, up 2000 from prior year.
The Spectator notes that common wasps defend themselves but rarely sting unless their nest is threatened. Bees attack when their nest entrance is blocked, while wasps resist bees on beehives. A setter dog near a Yorkshire wood was stung by several wasps as the party ate, yet bystanders were not harmed.
From Tit Bits a comic exchange shows Tommy blaming LT and Mrs Banks scolding, while Tommy points to Papa as the culprit and urges action, prompting a humorous family moment about responsibility.
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