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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1901
Page
12
Western Montana office of the Standard is at 110 West Main Street Missoula with telephone WS. Advertising rates are furnished on application.
Judge Webster hears arguments in a civil case over the opera house project. Lawyers present conflicting bids and contract terms as city officials seek resolution on funding and timelines.
In Missoula on January 18 Judge Webster heard arguments on dissolving the injunction granted to John Maguire in the opera house case. The court took the matter under advisement. The session did not address damages Maguire seeks from the trustees.
Missoula January 18 A large real estate deal was recorded at the courthouse. The Higgins block and the adjoining one story brick building housing the post office were sold by R M Cobban to Sam Dinsmore of Missoula and Fayette Harrington of Butte for 70000. The buyers plan it as a straight investment and deny definite plans for the old bank quarters. The block has been renovated with its own lighting and a new heating plant and is considered one of the state’s best buildings. Cobban will leave for Southern Idaho to attend business interests.
A brief notices a Union restaurant selling tamales and invites readers to send orders for drugs to the Missoula Drug Co. in Missoula, outlining a dubious commerce channel and location.
Deputy Marshal Gage from Helena investigates a string of counterfeit coins in Missoula. He gathers evidence from Brady Shaw and others who gave inconsistent stories after attempts to pass a $10 coin at Banquet restaurant and exchanges at the Louvre and Beatty’s. A hearing before a commissioner is expected in a few days.
MISSOULA NOTES report several visitors in town including Cobban from Butte and Judge Knowles. J Kline plans a California trip, Garden City Dancing club hosted a party, Simons returned from Salt Lake, Kilburn to Idaho, McLeod and Menard back from Mississippi valley travels, Gallagher recovers to return to his hotel, McNeely discusses Flathead reservation talks. Sablotzky stock sale date at Missoula Mercantile undecided but expected by Jan 28 at the latest. preparations large for the event.
The Christian Helpers Society will host its annual charity ball on Tuesday January 22 with music by the Mandolin Club. Tickets are priced at 1 dollar.
Health Chief Waiting reports a new smallpox suspect Olaf Berg a lumberman who arrived from Nine Mile Alport camp. His illness is uncertain may be measles and he will be detained on the island until a determination is made.
P M Reilly Co grocery in Missoula notes westbound service was excellent today while the eastbound limited due here at 6 40 tonight was five hours late. The remark suggests absence of road general managers contributes to the delay.
Great Falls lodge No. 214 Elks plan a social session after the play on Saturday night in Manor with special guest Frederick Warde. A band is engaged and a program is prepared for the event following the performance. The herd is expected to attend the evening at the lodge room for a communal meal.
Secretary of State Hays issued certificates of incorporation for four firms. Livingston Land & Irrigation plans a 20000 inch canal near Livingston with $15000 capital, $5600 subscribed. West Fisher Gold Mining, Libby, capital $190000. Butte Adjustment, $10000 capital. Overland Club of Butte formed for social purposes with no stock.
Poultry and oysters at Union market and all holiday goods including toys pictures and celluloid items reduced twenty five percent until New Year's at Globe store.
The governor returned papers to the state department in the Thompson extradition matter. Thompson is in Cuba charged with embezzlement committed in Detroit. The attorney general ruled the original application irregular in form and sent it back to Michigan authorities.
Missoula January 18 announces Sunday services at Ellis' hall for Christian Befence meeting at 11 a.m. The Scandinavian church on West Spruce street holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a preaching service at 2 p.m. led by Rev. M Peterson. Church of the Holy Spirit continues Holy Communion service.
A Halsted street car collided with a heavily loaded truck wagon while rounding the curve at Archer avenue today. Several passengers were injured by splinters and broken glass, but none seriously.
The Northern Montana Office of the Standard located in the Bach Cory Block Great Falls opposite the Perk Hotel offers advertising rates upon application.
Great Falls January 18 Percy DeWolf a one term offender is tied to a large meat operation on the Blackfeet ceded strip. Federal and Indian police hold strong evidence of nearly 200 steers butchered with brands altered and linked to Montana and Canadian ranchers. He faces trial in March in Chateau county with McLeod seen as likely witness and potential state evidence.
In Great Falls the winter whist tourney at Great Palla Whist Club featured four tables. Maddox and Longeway top the high score, while teams like Ryan with Merr and Matteson with H L Dickinson posted solid scores. Handicapped results list East and West teams led by Maddox Longewy and Fairfield Stephenson with notable totals.
Great Falls reports confirm that the Great Northern has acquired control of key Crow's Nest coal properties linked to the Crow's Nest Coal Company once owned by J. J. Hill. A draft for the purchase sits in the Union Bank of Canada at Pincher Creek awaiting deed transfer and includes 10,000 acres of coal land at Pineher plus related parcels between these locations.
The Crowns Nest region gives the Great Northern full control of coal lands within about 50 miles of Livingston. The vein extends 14 miles with surface outcrops at two points. The adjacent property is mining 1,200 tons daily. A road from Great Falls to Cut Bank or Blackfoot and onward to Browning and St Mary's Lake toward Livingston is nearly assured. A charter for the Canadian line to Livingston exists. Construction may start in early spring for a lucrative coal and timber rich route.
In Cascade County Montana Judge Leslie ruled in Jay Walker vs T J Troy and Neihart school trustees that Troy and the trustees acted within their authority when expelling Dora and Pearl Walker for misconduct in November 1900. The suit seeking reinstatement was dismissed and costs awarded to defendants.
Brighton’s H Maurer and Stanford visitors fill the city roster while Belt, Ulm, and Anaconda names appear among residents and guests. Land patents filed by Charles W. Garrett and Richard J. Trenary, other property transfers, and school district boundary hearings noted. Local civic chatter includes club elections, a hospital death, amputations, and upcoming theatre events.
City council adopts ordinance establishing a fire marshal and a 16 member company plus an assistant chief. The marshal will have police powers and rotate duty with the regular police. A new ambulance arrives at Columbus hospital, brick body with gold striping and wider doors. Milwaukee house sold to J. W. Davis for about 11000 dollars with two adjoining lots and a frame building.
Cascade bank filed two district court foreclosure actions in Great Falls. The first targets Robert Vaughn on a mortgage of 2677.21 dollars on lots 13 14 in blocks 474 and 413 with interest at 1 percent monthly since Feb 13 1897 and an 8 dollar attorney fee. The second targets Henry Ringwald Painie Ringwald and 8 Spitzley on a mortgage of 24653 dollars on lots 5 6 7 in block 472 with 1 percent monthly interest since Sept 1 1897 and a 200 dollar attorney fee.
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