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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1902
Page
5
Anaconda voters decide tomorrow in high school from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on bonds totaling 58 000 dollars to buy a school lot and build a new building. Trustees warn overcrowding risks and note interest would rise about 990 dollars annually with the old bonds retired.
Yesterday morning the weather was pleasant with a lingering chinook. In the afternoon rain then snow began to fall and temperatures dropped rapidly by evening signaling a sharp change in conditions.
An advertisement-like testimony from Mrs. J. W. Ashby of Mt. Airy North Carolina claims coffee worsens heart and stomach pains. She details years of coffee use, relief after avoiding coffee for weeks, and lasting improvement after substituting Postum.
An advertising pitch asserts dandruff stems from a scalp germ and that only Newbro's Herpicide can destroy this germ. It argues that healthy hair results from killing the dandruff germ, preventing thinning, shedding, or baldness.
An advertisement explains a skin germ causes disease and claims external remedies fail. It touts D. D. D. Remedy as penetrating and curative with a written guarantee and offers a free booklet on skin diseases.
The report notes heavy snowfall with a chilly west wind starting at 10 PM. By midnight the wind strengthened significantly and the outlook promised more snow and colder, gusty conditions.
Floods earlier caused washouts on the Montana Union east of Anaconda and on the Northern Pacific near Peter Valston's field between Warm Springs and Deer Lodge. Both incidents delayed service but caused no material damage as repairs restored normal operations.
Anaconda Democrats anticipate victory in spring elections after a central committee meeting. A vacancy from Frank Doyle’s removal was filled by Joseph F. McDonnell, with caucus and convention timing postponed to Monday to set dates.
Joseph Choate former ambassador to Great Britain delivers a comprehensive lecture on Abraham Lincoln. The talk traces his early life and struggles, outlines his development in later years, and highlights his administration that elevated him in world history. Published by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway, six cents postage to F A Miller in Chicago supplies.
Community notices show social events at A. O. H. hall and moonlight social on Washington's birth day. Local visitors from Butte and Bozeman are recorded, along with shop sales at Strain's and Copper City. Railway and optical goods dealers advertise watches and a graduate optician. Prices on textiles and fabrics in retail sales are listed.
Mary Armstead, a colored woman, pleads not guilty to first degree assault after firing at her husband on West Commercial Avenue last Friday. Bond set at 509. no date for preliminary hearing within 10 days. She resisted arrest and was jailed after a struggle with Constable Rentz.
The Trans continental freight bureau will convene in Portland to adjust and equalize tariffs. about 600 items await review by state men from lines including Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Burlington Missouri Pacific Northern Pacific Santa Fe Texas Pacific Union Pacific and others. ER H Countiss of San Francisco leads as chairman.
The Deer Lodge Trades and Labor council met last night in private session. Plans for a labor temple and local Chinese questions were on the agenda but the delegates would not disclose any conclusions or details of the discussion.
August W. Stenberg was convicted in district court for forgery and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. The term opened with rapid dispatch of business and a record pace, as jurors reported promptly and work moved swiftly.
An Elliston man faces charges after an alleged assault on a constable during an incident reported by local police. The arrest follows initial investigations and a weapons check. Further court proceedings are pending.
J W Miller hotel proprietor was arrested on charges of felonious assault after a confrontation with Constable J W Michaud during an arrest attempt. Miller fired four shots while Michaud returned fire. both parties escaped injury. Miller bound over to district court and jailed in Deer Lodge.
Grand Duke Carl Alexander of Saxe Weimar visits a prison and commutes the final three years of a life prisoner’s sentence after a grim confession. The exchange reveals the duke’s compassionate impulse and formal manners in handling a desperate case.
Ex congressman John Wise of Virginia, now in New York, visits the White House and meets President Roosevelt. The exchange centers on how history will judge Roosevelt. Wise notes posterity may view Roosevelt as a Washington and questions whether he will be remembered as a George or a Booker T. type figure.
Five men overpowered a watchman in Northampton Massachusetts early today, blew open two safes, securing 12 in one and zero in checks before escaping.
In Ynton Iowa two masked men with revolvers robbed Flanagan's gambling establishment early this morning. They took money and valuables from 12 inmates totaling two dollars. No crew was present.
Dr Newman Hall, former chairman of the Congregational union, is reported this evening to be sinking in London after a period of illness. The illness has left him frail and in decline. His condition has been monitored by physicians and reports indicate a worsening as night falls.
The undersigned will receive bids for the purchase of wholesale liquor stock of Cohen, sr. Copies of inventory will be furnished on request. All bids must be sent in not later than Monday, Feb. 24, 1902. Right reserved to reject any and all bids. George P. Wellcome, 109 East Park Avenue. Assignee.
Anaconda business directory entry highlights Warm Springs Livery Freeu and Sale Stables and U. W. Commercial with prompt attention and reasonable rates. Phene and J H French are noted for preparation.
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