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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
12
Jerry Wiggins accuses health officials of gross negligence amid quarantine measures. The claim centers on alleged mismanagement affecting public health and safety guidelines.
Missoula January narrative quotes Jerry Wiggins proprietor of a Wren Street lodging house now in quarantine. He claims smallpox cases were found elsewhere but no quarantine placed and that one exposed woman was allowed to leave. He offers room fumigation and cites Donley house as the only other exception. Public notices of poultry and market sales follow.
Missoula's Pat Murray, a six foot six Montanan, faced Justice Houtchens on a charge of stealing a roll of blankets from a levee hotel. He admitted taking a blanket roll after discovering his own was missing and pleaded guilty. Sentence was deferred until tomorrow for further review.
John Frichette a well known Frenchman and lumberjack was adjudged insane today by a commission of Drs. Beekman and Tremblay before Judge Webster. He suffered a head injury years ago while logging on the Blackfoot and dementia followed. He required two officers to restrain him and was taken to the asylum tonight in charge of Deputy Sheriff McCormick. He was heavily intoxicated but offered no disturbance on the way to the train.
J. T. Brice of Stevensville recently took over Brice & Collins and to day made a general assignment for the benefit of creditors. The move was unexpected though not surprising to locals, who believed the firm had conducted business well. No forecast is given on whether the establishment will pay creditors.
Special installation exercises held at the Knights of Pythias castle with Knight Frank L. Palme of Minneapolis as guest of honor. Officers installed include W. Dolheim, W. Rhimer, M. A. J., Joe Dean, M. E., William Reet, and others from Missoula.
Missoula post office advertises unclaimed letters for Week ending Jan 1. Names include Elmer Bigley Mise Rett Darnes Jonu Hlurke Iva Boeman Gus Clark Thomas Duffey and others. Call or visit for the letters and period of advertisement. George H. Keeep Postmaster. Also Missoula Drug Co. advertises for drug orders.
Notice discusses William A Brady's elaborate production Borrow of Satan to be staged at the Union Opera House next Thursday evening. The piece, controversial for religious sensitivities, is noted for its wide readership and anticipated impact on theatergoers.
A sensational new play about the devil appearing on earth and leading modern London society draws feverish curiosity. The plot features a charismatic Satan who wishes to reform and is adored by a beautiful woman, promising electrical stage effects. Seats on sale at Isohn's.
The dance planned for Huson this week has been postponed indefinitely. All tickets dated the 12th will be honored.
Howard D. Smart county clerk of Tavalu County weds Miss Grave Anderson at George A. Ravi's residence in Stivenaville. Both natives of New Brunswick the couple plan a five week honeymoon traveling west via Missoula to San Francisco Los Angeles and Eureka to visit Mr Smart's relatives.
Fastman Kodaks at Hartley’s A Pine Performance present Knobs of Tennessee a Hal Reid drama opening Saturday at the Union. The cast includes Alice Marble as Mrs Preston and features new scenery and effects in a meritorious production noted for strong situations and mountain character.
The Missoula county docket lists December cattle slaughter figures filed by Samuel Walker, with water right claims by Harry N Gretz Thompson near a spring for irrigation. An official bond for Constable W W White of Hell Gate township is listed at $2000 with multiple sureties, plus a deed transfer from South Missoula Land Company to Kenneth Ross for the northwest quarter of block 1 Hammond addition valued at $1,000.
A westbound train of 21 cars carried a first sheep shipment in years from Twin Bridges to Seattle. The flock arrived in excellent condition, loaded at Twin Bridges and en route to Seattle via Missoula yesterday.
An old advertisement touts a Power Electric Belt guaranteed to cure "all the ills" it treats. It promises strength, health, and vigor via electricity, claims U.S. Government exclusive rights, and offers a free electrical suspensory with each order, insisting refunds if not cured.
City Treasurer Sister presents the January treasurer’s report to the council. It itemizes general and special funds including taxes licenses police court fees road and sinking funds with cash balances and warrants paid. Total cash in treasury stands at 89 054.66.
A black team owned by Hiaves and Marsh bolted from a driver on Hiaveina Avenue in Missoula. Two men wrestled to control the spirited horses as they dashed toward a bridge, narrowly avoiding pedestrians. The scene occurred before crowds gathered for a concert at the Union Opera House under Miss Tremblay.
The Northern Pacific prepares to harvest an 18 inch thick ice crop from the company porch at Blossburg. Seven thousand tons are planned for distribution among divisions as Missoula cold storage grows to be the largest on the line. Supervisor Palmer notes rapid cutting, recalling three years earlier at Mills pond on the Lolo.
A column recounts historic cases of ugly or plain men who captivated women, from Hein rich of Mecklenburg Schwerin to Napoleon’s rival Neipperg and figures like Wilkes and the Duc de Richelieu. It notes personality, wealth, and court intrigue often trump appearance in attracting admiration.
The Atlantic Monthly describes early dynastic Egypt focusing on alabaster vases, ivory carvings, and a brick tomb with offerings. It notes Flinders Petrie and John Garstang uncovering skulls and funeral furniture, plus carvings of kings and royal wares from that era.
A fragment of a slate bowl linked to Zeser and a alabaster jar bearing Narmer are noted. The observer focuses on a crystal vase inscribed with Mena, imagining the king who drank from a crystal goblet to aid Memphis and alter the Nile flood and city’s fate.
A New York Times consumer note explains that machine-made shoes use soft iron nails and automated heel setting. Nails protrude after shaving, causing heels to detach when snagged on stairs. The fix is to fit steel nails when buying new shoes.
Hungary sees a surge in emigration with 15 591 passes issued in a single month. Officials report unusually high outflow and warn of growing labor and demographic impact.
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