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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1905
Page
12
Western Montana office of the Standard located at 134 Higgins Avenue Missoula with telephone 6118. Advertising rates available on application.
Local optimism surrounds the upcoming fair as organizers and residents predict record attendance and strong exhibits. Community members anticipate economic benefits and celebrate the event's long tradition in western Montana.
Western Montana fair racing committee projects a record fall meet with six stake races totaling 4600 dollars, daily running and trotting events, and extensive training at Missoula. Premiums of 14 hundred dollars will be mailed to farmers, with entries closing July 10. Field day at the state university features five class teams, athletic events, and novelty races led by Prof. Conibear, with prizes for top individuals and classes.
One hundred calling cards and plate offered for $1.50 by Standard Office in Missoula. Dr. R. Gwinn, oculist and aurist, provides the service.
Garden City council in regular session approves underground wiring for Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co and licenses poolrooms at $25 monthly. Dressing rooms for Family Theater approved. bid for a drinking trough reviewed. Tree spraying ordinance passed. city offers $500 for property near NP depot and funds shifted to cemetery. Two weeks’ vacation approved for employees and street work orders issued. Retail liquor licenses granted to Oleson & West and Hopp & Nelson.
Missoula June 4 Charles McCarthy owner of School Belle the speediest mare in the state began jogging her Saturday for the first time this season She showed a fast quarter and finished the mile in less than thirty seconds McCarthy expects she will be a money winner this season and that she will push any Western horse to the wire at the stretch There are many other good horses at the track though most are green and some half broken The purses for four and three year olds offered by the fair association have spurred interest in the young stock and many promising ponies are developing
Missoula June 4. The Nebraska lumbermen are due to arrive in Bonner Thursday for a tour of a premier western lumber camp. A banquet at the Margaret hotel and careful committee plans promise a highly entertaining visit across the continent.
Missoula June 5 George F Brooks H T Wilkinson and J C Lehson, charged with appraising lands for the Amador Railroad condemnation, heard extensive testimony chiefly for defendants at the courthouse. Tomorrow at 3 30 p m arguments of counsel will be heard and the viewers report is expected within days. Dr Willard osteopath Phone 1958.
The University of Montana music school held its annual recital and Bess Wilds medal contest with a crowded house and high praise. Miss Zowa Shull won the Wilds medal, with Ethel Orvis second, Clarissa Spencer earning the technique prize, and Avery May praised for faithful study. Judges were H. A. Amira ux of Butte, Alfred Reeves of Helena, and George Greenwood of Anaconda.
The Northern Pacific beneficial hospital at Missoula reports 211 patients treated in May. Fifty four remain, 151 admitted, 1 died, 184 discharged, leaving 64 still in care. Dr. George E. Dix returns to duties after visits to St. Paul and Rochester. I. V. Richards and William Gallvin visited en route west.
Miss Emma Cole of Tennessee testifies Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life and eased passage to womanhood. The piece urges mothers to seek guidance for girls entering puberty and offers free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
A Missoula special commission viewed the land and heard witnesses before proposing compensation in a condemnation for an irrigation canal. The Fuller property would receive 312.75 total and Conlon property 268, covering land value and ditch damage.
Missoula June 5 The Floto circus attracted about 2000 spectators at the afternoon show despite rain and mud. The evening crowd filled the tent and a morning parade impressed, with a compact two ring setup, well kept horses, polished costumes, courteous managers, and a clean moral presentation.
Missoula June 5 The county commissioners heard L N Coleman report total road outlay since April 1 1905 amounts to 5761 87 with district totals including 8 46 394 25 351 06 337 50 397 50 172 50 148 221 50 216 50 88 15 265 60 317 15 86 25 in various districts.
June 5 report from Missoula notes the Catholic Cemetery Improvement Society voted to hire a worker from now until fall to enhance cemetery grounds. The group has already spent about 1 in improvements since spring, added gravel to walks and funded this season’s water supply, with strong support from church members and the broader community.
Missoula readers learn the pipe organ recital at the Catholic church is scheduled for Friday evening June 16. East notable organist Prof. Leo Mutter arrives June 14 for a full rehearsal. A matinee Saturday and a second program Sunday follow the concert, drawing local interest.
Miss Sadie G. Harris and George Fox were married by Rev. George Stewart at his East Pine street residence. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Harris of Nine Mile, recently finished a school term at Arlee. The groom works as a timber estimator for the Big Blackfoot Milling company. They plan to go to Potomac then return to Missoula around July 1.
Missoula on June 5 reports civil engineer Lee Williams from Deer Lodge leading eight men and a pack train toward the Flathead reservation to survey a portion of the reserve. The group will operate in the northern part of the reservation and spent part of the day in Missoula.
A fragment notes dentist Dr Ellis in position over a location labeled P M Reillys. The terse text provides no additional context or outcome.
Missoula June 5. Manager McKinnon of the Amador Mining company reports 40 percent grading complete on the Amador to Oregon Gulch railroad. Ties and bridge timber are on the ground and nearly all timber is sawn at the Nine Mile mill. Operation expected by September 1.
Secretary Effert of the Missoula Chamber of Commerce received a letter from band leader F. N. Innes who is at the Portland exposition. He says his band will pass through Missoula on its return east around July 2 to 4 and suggests a civic festival or event with a stopover. The chamber will consider the idea, but action is unlikely.
Missoula notes list visiting residents and travelers from Helena Butte Saltese Hamilton Stevensville Huson St Ignatius Bonner and Florence. It records a marriage license for Addison Sterling and Bessie Farrell, a land deed to Louis Chaudoin, a fire loss adjustment by Wallace Smith, a move by Frank Springer, and citizenship declarations by Chris Wittenberg. An irrigation claim by Michael Riley and two minor offenses yield ten day sentences for Orr and Strong.
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