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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1903
Page
5
Western Montana office of the Standard is located at S14 Higgins Avenue in Missoula. Telephone numbers listed as 6 228. Advertising rates available on application.
A major fire destroyed old structures and damaged a new residence in Missoula on July 27. Fire crews, aided by a new department unit, battled the blaze for hours, with several nearby properties saved only partially. One house insured for 190 dollars and adjoining properties valued higher were heavily damaged. a horse was rescued, and emergency response highlighted by the department’s recent purchase and deployment.
A fragmented Missoula tale describes a hunter famed for boasting of trapping and mounting bears, including a Northwestern Montana trophy bear head. The account mentions his travels, trophies, and plans to return to his home as a prominent local figure amid reports of missing people and mining news in Helena.
July 2 at Vinpe House opened with a strong all male troupe in a six piece program. The audience praised the well costumed performers and the impressive lighting and stage machinery. Strong singing dancing and jokes kept seats filled as the finale delivered a lively chorus and popular numbers. The Philippine island sketch drew wide laughter and the new electrical fan and blower added to the show’s novelty.
A garbled July clearance sale notice lists discounted fabrics, garments, and accessories with prices and terms. It mentions mercerized fabrics, lace gloves, embroidery dresses, women’s apparel, kids wear, and oxford shoes with various markdowns. The fragmentary ad hints at seasonal offers and limited quantities.
Roilly announces fresh oats and Missoula notes feature residents and visitors. R. 3 Totland from Arien in town. Adel Foster of Frenchioinfe visits briefly. Charles M. Magon and wife in city from Eight Mile. Mae Yvorne and others travel, Justice Pails fines cited for conduct, deputy Joseph Mechilin visiting Clot. ZOO Relflow attends ARONEY Pentersday. Moora Parkerson, farmer from the valley, drives to show. Florence register and Zedmien came from their reservation to spend figs withGreeds. Daniel McQuayle granted permit to be absent from the state WY for county duties. Joseph Willett and wife plan a year in Southern California. long-time residents noted.
Mirsguke Tile Mya Danielson, wife of Jaliis, aged 82, died of heart failure at the family home 61 West Pine Street at 5 oclock this morning. The death was sudden with distress to kin and friends. Arrangements for her funeral have been made for to-morrow at the Mey canine tory. The remains were taken in charge by Undertaker Lury to the Golden Bend.
Vel Claudt Mooks fetes at Mavonia in the wake of a reaninlink event. The article notes the death of TM Browks yesterday and mentions funeral rites and a forthcoming sale of wards and plate for $100 at the standard office in Missoula.
A lengthy draft-like tale recounts Brooks’s perilous journey home after an accident with a bicycle and a failing horse. Two adventurers set out to reach the river and encounter a dramatic mishap including a broken wheel and a disabled rider. The narrative captures danger, ridicule, and a night spent in hardship as Brooks endures a shattered tire and a rough journey home.
Misavauln.inguished marty of Bunge people is in the city ins creating. Waving just arrived from the West, and are all Were to attend Wedding which will take place in the yan gt St. Xavier's Catholic HI, McCormick, x nephe of Paul McCormick, the prancer of the Yoonstone, sudh Miss Frances J. Mour phy wit be Une vontraveing coupte ana iy vows sill be anude at a amiptlel Wich wit be celebrated at 9 founarew anorning by Rev. Father Dallading, Todindedt in the wedding yenty stil be Mrr. and Mrs. PRO McCorenyy WHE were married fn Palovse, yesterday, Mrs. Phat McCormick and Miss Blythe Mc Connie, Miler the ceremony to-morrow sine ing vie party wil canine its Journey paekwid fin ss PHngE. MM DIY tne been wv beneher i Ure town schaels for the past school making Ver lane when in AL With Che family of WLC Murphy.
A San Diego commemorative note describes a burial tribute for sailors fallen in duty. The piece extols the ideal site at Point Loma, the national cemetery, and poetically envisions the restful aftermath for the brave. The text honors unnamed sailors with reverent imagery of the landscape and memoriale details.
Fragments describe small sales and merchants listing weights and prices such as 10 600 pounds at some price, 27 60 pounds, and 9 000 pounds. Mentions of names and firms appear but details are unclear and OCR corrupted. The item reads like a short local notices market update with limited legible data.
Sellers report no wool offers yesterday at Billings as buyers refrain, with bids weak and prices drifting. Notable lots include T. Dravet 36,000 pounds at 25 cents, Francis Wiles 80,000 pounds at 20 1/2 to 21 cents, Fraser Bros 22,000 pounds at 4 cents, and Lewistown sales of 3,009 pounds for Tos tes Haters Cox at 22 cents. Many head of humming sold at about 2.08 per set?
In Missoula a court case involving Mrs. Mapptins Agwist TL Schenteddt and attorney Webster centers on water service costs. The complaint accuses the defendant of pressuring neighbors, threatening to cut off water, and seeking to raise rates beyond standard charges. A September hearing is scheduled to address the writ and claims.
Fragmentary report details a stabbing incident with neck and arm wounds, patient at a hospital under Dr Intir dtelature care. Suspect at large. police and county officers pursue leads as injuries described, with uncertain weapon and locations amid chaotic, incomplete wording.
The article on the discovery of seheellie in the west end of the vauney has aroused strong interest among mining men in the Coeur d'Alene district. Some hope the region may yield a new metal, with early discussions centering on its properties and occurrence, though many details remain unclear to prospectors.
Townsend Washington reports the steamer Dakott of Greut Nurchera Company encountered a mishap off Cape Flattery. A starboard cogitation caused the vessel to pitch and the ship proceeded to Se Aine this afternoon. Dr. Gavinn, a neurologist, described the events to the Orient.
Reports describe a chaotic inferno of fighting at Herak’s Saloon after a gateon dispute on 245 Gast Park. Police report several men injured and multiple suspects, including George Thomas and Jon Merrick, detained as investigators recover weapons and a partial description of a confrontation involving Mike Messick and others.
Telegrams report further strikes in Swannans with workers demanding higher wages. Amid imperial meetings and secretaries briefing officials, discussions focus on import policy and broader labor tensions. An auto collision near San Francisco damages property. investigations mention insurance officials in Massachusetts and incidents traced to a harbor area.
Vortlind Oregon, Spencer, and police moved to arrest suspect betkana Keny and pool bettors this afternoon after warrants were issued for betting activities at the Fodagon race track.
A man and a woman, Moonie Bogan, were arrested after a ramble with a hired rhino and a wagon on Park Street ended at the police station. The man posted 35 bail as Judge Wirren prepared to hear the case the following morning.
The brief item lists a wife eel and names Walkertne Horn plus a 1904 date fragment. It mentions a church service at Mount View with a baptism or wedding referenced and a Sunday schedule for an event at the Mounts View Meta church in Butte Springs. It notes a daughter named Dalya and a planned church gathering on a Thursday.
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