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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1902
Page
9
J D Williams notes fierce competition among 65 publishers in Idaho as firms rush to land school book contracts. He warns many will lose money in a sparsely populated state while even winning bids yield limited profits due to high freight and small market.
Attorney General James Donovan plans a cross border cattle venture in the North West Territory with partners Jack Carr Denny Dolin and Jack McGowan. The group will stock the range above the Red Deer Fork likely starting soon, with McGowan as manager and Donovan maintaining several farms near Great Falls.
Special Dispatch reports lambing finished and shearing begun across Dawson County. Stocker and Potter plant started early in the week and now operate 28 machines in full force. Wool arrivals large at the depot. county clip expected to exceed prior records.
Fourteen year old George Dittman was struck on the head by a fast moving toboggan at the Broad Water natatorium in Helena. He was pulled from the water unconscious and remained so until near his home when he reached a streetcar. He suffered a severed ear wound and stomach water intake with brain congestion but is reported as favorable upon departure for home.
Officials say the entire government establishment will occupy the eastern Helena building by week’s end. State Treasurer A H Barret and Auditor J H Calderhead are expected to move tomorrow as offices become usable. The Supreme Court and other agencies will be settled in soon.
The state secretary of state office will have temporary help this summer as Pau Milburn, son of Associate Justice Milburn, assists the staff for several weeks beginning tomorrow. After Milburn learns the routine H. A. VanHorn will take a vacation while Milburn remains to help bring records up to date.
A California Street restaurant owner in Livingston stopped a tramp from leaving without paying by striking him with an iron pipe. The intruder was knocked unconscious and required six stitches. No charges were filed.
The annual memorial exercises at Odd Fellows hall in Helena united Montana lodge No. 1 Excelsior lodge No. 5 Queen City No. 42 Vera Rebekah No. 12 and Naomi Rebekah No. 1. Five members died this year Thomas Makaness John Sanford Henry Beervie R N Adams and William P Hall FE A Carleton delivered the address.
Charles W. Price of the Conrad Price Cattle Company arrived in Great Falls from Maple Creek across the Canadian line. He supervised delivery of cattle described as about 2,00 Mexican 2-year-olds.
A farmer introduces a new experiment by placing small wiry Mexican cattle on the South Saskatchewan. He believes their sturdy constitutions, formed by years of hardship and starvations, will help them endure and succeed, predicting a thorough success.
Chris Hanson, a Holmes & King brickyard employee, was seriously stabbed by fellow worker William Smith as trouble sparked during poker. Smith, intoxicated, attacked with a four inch pocketknife, slashing Hanson's skull arm and wrist before bystanders intervened. Hanson, treated at the smelter, was later taken to Columbus hospital and is expected to recover. Smith is in custody.
Children’s Day programs delighted attendees across city churches. The First Congregational Church held 11 a.m. services with strong turnout, while the Presbyterian church hosted an 8 p.m. program for the young.
Buyer seeks modern four or five room brick dwelling with full lot in Delaware Nevada Maryland or California avenues. Will pay spot cash. Address H. B. care Standard sutte.
A string of Butte housing ads details elegant furnished rooms from 12 to 2 dollars monthly with steam heat electric lights baths and dining in connection. Several blocks list modern conveniences reasonable rents and specific street locations in Butte with additional rental options including 3 room and 4 room flats houses and suites.
A fragmented list of sale notices and classified items from Butte including furniture and stove pieces for private sale, remodeled hat box shop, eggs for hatching from choice stock, barn fixtures, wagons for sale, diamonds for sale, horses for sale, pianos, road house, and misc listings with addresses in Butte Anaconda and Granite County. Also mentions clairvoyants and a cemetery tombstone notice.
Special Correspondence reports Garnet school pupils never tardy Edna Griffeath Dale Griffeath Mabel Royott Frankie Royott and Glen Griffeath Those absent at times were Gertie Baker Edna Griffeath Dale Griffeath and Glen Griffeath Edna Griffeath won the ciphering contest with Gertie Baker and Dale Griffeath in second place.
John R. Hegeman president of Aetna Insurance with friends arrived in Livingston on the way to Yellowstone park. After touring Wonderland the group will go to Cody Wyoming where his brother lives. The party travels in the private car Grassmere.
STOP PAYING RENT AND INTEREST agents wanted in every town. Apply American Home Co. 47 E Broadway Butte. WANTED AT ONCE SIX SQUARE PIANOS. Address Sterman's piano house 129-151 Kb Park St Putte.
Bozeman news says George Davis chairman of the county commissioners issued a warrant declaring C A Haywood an inmate at the poor farm insane. The hearing held yesterday determined Haywood is sane.
Helena June Fort Harrison reports no official orders confirming the 24th colored infantry will replace the 21st regiment. A company of the colored regiment may relieve two companies of the 8th when they depart for Alaska, with departure likely soon.
Forsyth June. Official ballots have been mailed to members of Land mark lodge No. 128 Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen for the annual election to be held next week. Absent members may vote by mail.
State Deputy Peter Sanger of Butte attended the initiating ceremonies in Ellis hall. Mr. Sanger is chief of the Butte fire department. After the initiation a social smoker followed with a jolly time for all attendees.
Forsyth June 8 the monthly report of County Treasurer Longley shows the treasury contains 15108 29. Only a small amount was received this month from licenses 38 taxes 75 16 fees 85 30 and other sources 14 totaling 212 46. A larger amount will be collected this month as many licenses will be due.
Columbus plans a quarterly magazine called Western Ideas to run about 100 pages. It will be profusely illustrated with mountain views and other state scenes.
Three Helena churches held Children's Day services this Sunday with bright sunshine and joyful observances. Young attendees filled the gatherings celebrating the day set aside for them.
Livingston June 8 juniors entertained the seniors of Park County High School with a banquet at the Albemarle hotel Friday night. Covers were laid for 26. An orchestra played and dancing followed. George Van Brocklin was toastmaster. Toasts honored the seniors, the school, the juniors, and the faculty with speakers Ward Smith Tom Young Marguerite Ray.
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