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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1901
Page
12
Western Montana office of The Standard located at 110 West Main Street Missoula. Telephone number provided for advertising inquiries. Rates furnished on application.
Missoula January 17 There are no new developments in the counterfeit five dollar case. Shaw and Brady remain in county jail awaiting federal officers from Helena. Public opinion favors Shaw, who insists he did not know the money was false. Brady repeats the same defense, claiming the note came from a fare dealer who has since gone East.
Missoula reports C A Barnes and Tyler B Thompson returning from a Butte trip with a large number of assistants to pack goods. Arthur Quinn nicknamed The Count carried a heavy telescope containing nuggets from Alaska and caused hotel staff to secure the treasure in the McDermott safe.
Local Missoula notice directs readers to send their drug orders to the Missoula Drug Co. The brief notice specifies the business name and location, inviting customers to place requests through the listed Missoula address.
The Platina mill of Shook & Hinchman faces an attachment by Western Lumber after a campaign season clash. Clark Lumber officials traveled to Helena to consult counsel and reported formal attach ment is likely while Manager Melwaughlin returns from Helena.
Dr W C Orr operates as a veterinary surgeon and dentist at Johnsen's livery stable, offering animal care services in the local area.
Henry Neill of the state land office reports a satisfactory showing over the past two years. The Missoula audience shows keen interest as the land grant program underpins the future of the State University, with officers pleased by the results and management.
Members of Schiller lodge of the Bons of Hermann prepare a grand masquerade to be held at Union hall on Wednesday January 25. Prize awards for costumes and makeups are promised with music by the Gem orchestra directed by Don Beach. Tickets cost 1 dollar with ladies in costume free.
Missoula witnesses a visit by M. McGoffey of Seattle a former Northern Pacific Rocky Mountain division conductor and a favorite with local railroad men. He joined old timers for a brief rapid run with 15 car trains noting the pace was very fast even though the era of long trains had not yet begun.
Missoula January 17 The Northern Pacific people are congratulating them on an achievement at Rosendorf House indicating local pride in a community event or recognition.
In Blossburg a new ice pond supplies the lower country with cold. Even without thick ice, the facility stores frigidity for next summer, accelerating preparations and storage of ice for anticipated demand.
At Missoula county jail two church women held a short religious service for prisoners before meals. The spokeswoman spoke plainly about the Message of Life while guards and inmates watched. some inmates listened intently as the door remained open. The scene ended with meal service and curiosity about post visit reactions. Twenty five percent off holiday goods at Globe store and new pianos at Prosperity block.
The company recently received a favorable price offer for its East Main street lots but declined it. New instruments being installed are wired for the forthcoming automatic system to be used in the future building.
Hamilton Mont Jan 17 The most valuable train load of horseflesh the West has ever seen left Bitter Root stock farm in charge of Dr KE W Haggard Dan Dennison Jr and Dan Dennison Jr with 25 assistants There were 83 thoroughbreds seven palace horse cars three box cars and a caboose including five stallions six brood mares and 72 young horses in training Hamburg Ogden Bathampton Pepper and Isener headlined the lineup Speculation centers on sale value with Hamburg likely near 75000 to 50000 and the train bound for New York unloading Tuesday morning.
General Superintendent Kimberly and Assistant General Superintendent Law of the Northern Pacific spent Jan 17 in Missoula. Their visit helped restore on time service for west bound trains and delayed No 12 eastbound after their car passed. Locals discuss inviting Law to relocate headquarters to Missoula to improve regular train service.
Missoula reports a smallpox case linked to Charles Parker. County physician promptly quarantined the patient and ordered the man exposed to the pesthouse. authorities fear possible spread from Parker via Bonita camp and a lodging stay in Helena.
Judge Hayes at city hall tonight performed an interesting marriage ceremony uniting George Wolcott and Idaho Wolcott who reside in Missoula. The pair had been married before and were divorced in a California court about three months ago. They have reconciled and will live in Missoula henceforth.
Missoura county to auction bonds next Monday after a month long advertisement period. Inquiries suggest strong bidding and a satisfactory outcome for the county.
Jan 17 note lists filings with the county clerk including quarter locations by W M Whitemarsh and Charles Rabb Yankee lodge claim Theodore H Thomas Gray Eagle re location of Red Wing near Superb warranty deeds Mie bk T Lloyd and J ke Lloyd to Warren R Edgerton and Loraine L Hoy Lots 4% and 4 block 1 McGrowan addition Plains $4650 Edgerton and Hoy also on same property $800 South Missoula Land Co to Sarah Kendall Lot 4 block 3 Knowles addition $200 cattle slaughter report John R Daily 46 head including 12 steers and 34 cows
Missoula shoppers learn of The Big Battle Stock sold by M. M. Co. featuring an immense ladies muslin underwear stock. Mr Sablotzky recently received the stock from top U.S. manufacturers and will place the entire lot on sale within days at exactly half price.
Missoula reports Judge Hayes held an evening court session granting William Hamilton a chance to prove intent to work. If he does not show willingness he faces vagrancy trial next Saturday. Peter Johnson, charged with drunkenness, was discharged after the court deemed he had already been punished.
The blockage near the Northern Pacific line in Washington caused a flood of eastbound freight to pass through Missoula after reopening. Through freights accumulating behind the blockade are being rushed east to recover lost time, and Missoula yards improve handling capacity with new west end sidetracks.
Superintendent Gregg of Deep Gulch mines, below Superior, is in Missoula as of January 17. He oversees a mill project near the mines. cold weather pauses construction, with pipe laying and outside work to resume when feasible. Gregg is a veteran miner trained at Homestake in the Black Hills.
Rumor says a telephone company plans a new building in Missoula during the coming season though no official announcement has been made. The note cites several unnamed reasons fueling the belief.
Dr Bennett promotes Clear Brain and sharp eye power with electric treatment. The ad offers a guaranteed cure by electricity, with no charge if not cured, and urges readers to try the procedure to restore vitality, nerve function, and overall strength.
The inventor claims exclusive U S government rights for his method of applying electricity and promises a one year guarantee. He asserts his belt heals numerous conditions from lost manhood to nervous debility and offers a free book “The Finding of the Fountain of Eternal Youth” with advice and a model advertisement.
In Missoula A M McManus from Superior and W C Murphy ill with grip, and many officials like Under Sheriff Evans and roadmaster Mayne active on district business. Notables include C C Dougherty appointed notary, Judge Hayes freeing George Davidson for vagrancy, and Copper Bell strike hailed as richest ore in Wallace district.
Eastbound passenger service recovers from Yakima wreck and runs more punctual than recent days. Westbound service remains erratic with arrivals often two to three hours late. Passenger busier and trains carry more travelers than since Christmas.
Missoula announces major irrigation plans for the coming season to reclaim extensive tracts of land boosting tillable acreage in Western Montana. Backers aim to expand farming area and improve agricultural output across the region.
Club women from 15 states gathered in Kansas City under Mrs. Edwin Harrison to organize support for a women's exhibit at the St. Louis World’s Fair. They discussed a memorial to be completed by the 1902 opening and planned to promote an elaborate display of women’s handiwork. Mrs. Potter Palmer of Chicago sent a letter with guidance.
Syracuse fighter Tommy Ryan defeated Jack Baucholte known as the fighting Dutchman from Chicago in a Springfield bout on January 17. Baucholte hailed from Chicago while Ryan represented Syracuse, delivering a clear victory in the match.
The match continues into a third round as the original two round plan changes due to ongoing action. Officials have yet to declare a winner or set a new finish time for tonight.
Representatives in Congress urged action to curb trusts as the Western Implement and Vehicle Dealers association adopted a resolution condemning trusts and calling for regulation. The meeting also endorsed anti catalogue house measures and urged paid remittances in par exchange. J. W. Paulen of Fredonia, Kansas, was elected president and A P Acres of Norman, Oklahoma, vice president.
The Lucus oil geyser, shooting oil 100 feet high since last Thursday, is now under control after a valve was placed on the well mouth. Captain Lucas reports mastery of the well as about 150,000 barrels have already flowed, with prospectors and speculators continuing to arrive.
Kenny of Chicago defeats Buck Stelzner of Columbus in ten fast rounds at Grand Rapids Michigan tonight. Kenny improves his record in the Chicago bout, with Stelzner taking the early rounds before the decisive finish.
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