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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
8
The Western Montana office of the Standard is located at Higgins Avenue, Missoula. Advertising rates are available on application.
In Frenchtown and nearby Missoula a district court session featured a quiet title suit over a small land parcel, a railroad damages claim for a horse killed by a train, and a continued case involving Dwyer and the Flynns. Verdicts favored the defendant in the land case. the horse-damage suit seeks 299 dollars.
Missoula December 18 The hearing on the objection to Water Commissioner H D Curtis who apportioned ditch waters for Orchard Homes district ended with a settlement reducing his fee from 619 to 447 dollars The reduction accounts for charges for his son's work which were not authorized and the final allocation will be based on each party's water ownership in the ditch
Andy McMullan lumberman from Coeur dAlene, operating mill at Sallese, broke both bones in leg while working around the mill. He was brought to Missoula for medical care and is recovering at his family home on West Pine Street. One honored calling card and plate offered for $1.50 at the Standard office.
An advertisement touts Hyomel for fall catarrh relief claiming rapid improvement after days of use. It promotes a pocket inhaler and airways healing with Nature's remedies, offering a sample bottle and mail order options from The R. T. Booth Company of Ithaca, New York.
Market vendors note steady demand while acknowledging consumer choices vary as meals remain essential. Disjointed lines reference names and place fragments, with unclear context about specific events or dates.
In Mississippian city of Monticello, a special election granted Dr. Joseph Oettinger and partners a gas franchise with 255 votes for and 195 against out of 471 total. Ward breakdown: 42 for 49 against. 33 for 24 against. 57 for 9 against. 13 for 62 against. The victory, opposed by Municipal Ownership league leaders who argued against public works funding, surprised many. Oettinger and allies emphasized public benefits and new capital for municipal projects. The proponents, backed by Greenville Gas and Coke Co. of Greenville, Miss., and Maton & Co. of New York City, plan an electric modern plant with one engine room and separate restrooms, to begin once frost ends.
Reports suggest Charles F Kelley of Missoula, once an Northern Pacific operator and station agent, may be the man convicted in Bellingham Washington for forgery. Local prominence and a missing wife are noted, with authorities tracing his whereabouts after leaving Missoula weeks ago.
Henry F. Edgar longtime Alderguich pioneer and Pilatus resident was in Issouia seeking a vacation home. He recently sold his ranch near Plains to Benjamin Brothers and Sons for 3 002 dollars. The 856 acre property lies between the Missoula and Flathead rivers about ten miles from Plains, with 909 acres cultivated, a fine dwelling, barns, hay shed, granaries, and an orchard of about 1 00 bearing trees.
Missouri December 14 The new sawmill at the mouth of Myanguich near Plains is almost finished and to start soon. James Jamison of Missouri has the contract to cut Amber for supply to the mill with about 40 workers. A timber quantity around 15000 feet is reported in the vicinity served by a mile long timber chute using modern log transport.
Public records list transfers including Dec Co RB Garman to John J Hamar for 30 acres between Afimanita and erérote town with James M Theades ta 4 V, a son and wife gift, and a block 9 af Boulh Bitaroula. Also Golden Renal group project in Copper Gulch near Smead station and Arizona quarts lode claims by Jones, Bhmer, Culver, Patterson, and Kennett in Miracula gulch.
County Clerk W. Smith in Missoula forwarded a request from Henry Fipguiding & Sone of Washington DC seeking the present address of Joseph Snyder, last known to be in Missoula around 1595, hoping to locate him for Mr. Snyder’s advantage. The inquiry did not reveal any leads on his whereabouts.
An Alderman in Missoula is ill with pleurisy and confined to bed at his home on West Cedar Street. His condition is not currently considered dangerous. The report notes a quick decline and mentions a local watcher and a shop name in connection with the incident.
At Alavana December 1 the house of representatives approved an appropriation of 16000 to assist striking Cuban cigar makers at Key West without debate.
Missoula residents show lively interest in plans for a bridge over the Missoula River at the west end of the city. A chamber of commerce committee and an Orchard Howes addition committee are guiding estimates and public explanation. Local groups urge action to ease crossings and link Van Buren with Northern Pacific tracks, with petitions anticipated in coming weeks.
A broken flange caused a freight wreck on the Northern Pacific in a cut between Dionabure and Weed at 7:30 pm. Eastbound freight No. 88, Conductor Butler in charge, derailed four loaded cars. No serious delay anticipated. wrecking train dispatched. No injuries reported.
Tom Moriarity was freed after Mrs Wilds failed to identify him as the man who rented a room at the Wilds home on Spruce Street the night of the mysterious fire. Investigators said no match and noted suspected plans to burn the dwelling and harm Mrs Wilds who has been ill. Evidence today suggested Mrs Wilds may have known about the plot prior to the blaze.
Reports from Missoula indicate mining operations near Clinton involve machinery set up on several claims recently bodged from Senator Danian. The claims lie about three miles from the town and are drawing local interest and scrutiny.
A firm plans to begin operations midweek using top ready machinery. The equipment is set to accelerate development, and the work will be pushed rapidly to advance production.
A group of Missoula youths including St. Doyce EB Mulroney Tyler Thompson Christina A Hell Lynda Cattin Oscar Crutchfield I Rutherford and Chigh Whils traveled by sleigh from the city to the Franklin place at the head of Rattlesnake valley for a winter outing. John Haynes served their meals and finches in proper style as they enjoyed a day of good things and downplayed the season’s chill.
Missoula December 18 Missoula M CA preparations for Christmas day activities include a community tree with an open invitation to strangers and friends. An entertainment committee plans a cheerful program from morning to mid afternoon with music and refreshments for young men and other guests in the city.
Dr G W Monroe of Darby visits his daughter Mrs J C Defarnatte in Missoula. James A Allen, once of Thompson Falls now in Wallace Idaho grocery business, sees old friends. Superintendent Tyler of Flathead Indian agency schools visits Missoula noting students ready for Christmas programs. Benjamin E Plummer left engineering in Butte for Bitter Root agriculture and comments on Bitterroot Valley as the best place.
Tobin, 33, a Butte saler and brother of William Tobin, was run over by Burlington No 6 last night at 11 40. His left arm was severed at the shoulder and he was taken to St James hospital in a precarious condition. He was reportedly intoxicated and, while attempting to board, fell under the wheels after being thrown against a switch. He had been boarding at Lowney's boarding house on Anaconda road.
A Utah woman named Elis from Woods Cross describes relief after using Cuticura remedies. She details widespread eczema on face neck and arms, credits twelve bottles of Cuticura Resolvent with curing her condition, and praises Cuticura Soap and Ointment for general use and chin care in a 1908 testimonial.
A quotation from Mrs Alice Dead wiley of Smithville Illinois dated March 18 1805 touts Cuticura remedies as cures for baby skin itching. It promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment for relief in warm baths and frequent applications. The text also references a mixed “Coupled Enversil and Intercall Treatment” for ery blemishes.
In a special adjourned session at Pythian Hall the Butte labor assembly expelled Harry Helmerdinger, a Clerks Protective union delegate, after a trial finding he solicited $500 from Butte druggists to influence votes. The committee cited evidence he received the money and implied use to sway the vote while denying clear bribery testimony. The finding was unanimous and publicity ordered.
The Butte Athletic Club hosted a crowded boxing program with five bouts. In the main six rounder Nippy Hooligan versus Lud Gatniss ended in a draw after a fierce, blood‑and‑bone battle with Gatniss showing defense and Hooligan grit. Other results included bantams Jimmy Murphy vs Billy Porakeovich a draw, Dan Sullivan over Young Ike Hayes in a short bout, and Young Tracy versus Frank Parante ending with Parante quitting after two rounds. Jack Sullivan of Anaconda touted amateur Montana heavyweight champion hopes to challenge Ike Hayes in ten rounds next Friday.
In Butte at 12:45 a.m. two armed Black men attempted a bold robbery at the Galena Street restaurant run by Greek proprietor Andrew Rodis. Rodis was shot three times, once in the chest, once in the arm, and a bullet grazed the head. A fourth shot missed. Rodis, rushed to James hospital, was reported with a scalp wound and a fractured arm but hopes for recovery remained. Police pursued a tall slender suspect described as well dressed in light suit and brown hair, with his partner guarding the door. The second man kept bystanders away as the attack unfolded. Rodis’ brother witnessed part of the shooting. The incident is noted as one of the boldest in the area, in a city where streets are usually busy at that hour.
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