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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1900
Page
3
Survey teams in Washburn are actively staking the new road extension route. Crews work from the old town limits toward the county line. Engineers report progress on alignment and utility placement amid growing local traffic plans.
Great Falls new bond issue seeks 7 million dollars to support a Washburn railway line extending from North Dakota toward the Judith Basin. Culbertson reports Soo Line nearing completion of the Missouri Valley branch to Washburn with surveyors pushing toward Culbertson and Brockton Siding, aiming to cross the Missouri River and enter Judith Basin toward Great Falls.
Bis marck Washburn and Great Falls plan a road project from Bismarck North Dakota to Great Falls Montana. They file a mortgage with Central Trust Company New York as trustee to secure 87 000 0 900 30 year 5 percent gold bonds due January 1 1980. Of the bonds 600 000 cover 65 miles Bismarck to Washburn under construction with 26 miles due for completion in July and the rest by October next.
A fierce electrical storm near Great Falls caused a horse death on Eighth Avenue South and two human fatalities. A Cree woman was killed near Badger Creek on the Blackfeet reservation, with Medicine Bull cited as predicting the event. Near Middle Butte, Mike McHale, a county official relative, was struck dead in a hayfield and buried at Gold Butte.
Charles B. Power and others are in Helena, Butte visitors in town, and Havre departure noted. Colonel Norris reports Crees clearing 75 acres of sage brush land for $2 per acre, with potential expansion. Seventh Day Adventists hold a 10 day camp meeting at Central Avenue and Ninth Street led by E L Stewart and other speakers.
James E. Galvin once employed by the Lewis town Democrat and noted in Lewistown papers died after a spell of heavy drinking. He had been fined $2 for discharging a weapon in a saloon, paid by W. W. Larsen, and died en route to the county hospital. The coroner’s jury ruled acute alcoholism caused the death.
A sheepherder identified as MF Parole reportedly took his own life at the Zeno Bain ranch near Great Falls on June 4. The death was ruled a suicide by local authorities and is under investigation.
The fragment notes a deed committed with a caseknife over a missing Ford on Saturday and found Monday. Coroner David from Utica conducted an inquest, stating the death appeared self inflicted after a meal, following two days of work.
A smallpox scare arose in Choteau after Dr. Brown from Butte was exposed to contagion. He traveled to Great Falls where authorities detained him and moved him to the pest house at Dupuyer Acantha, with no lasting danger expected.
Sheriff Clary reports Milk river has good water head despite drought others streams dried up. Chinook area hay lands in fair shape and expected crops about half of last year. Penton Presa.
Uncertainty over China weighed on the bourse as transactions shrank. Reports from American iron markets and a general dull period followed, but officials viewed the week as favorable with prices reflecting true conditions. After the redebank central committee meeting, officials said money market improvements came from better discounts and loans, gold inflows, and liquidation of bourse engagements. Bank gold receipts ranged 10 to 15 million marks since June 15 from Russia, the U S, Britain and the Transvaal, Russia contributing most. A possible early July bank-rate cut awaited semi-annual settlements. Coal firms reported higher May earnings. German railroad receipts rose 1.4 million marks in May. Grain moved slowly from New York with wheat up about 1. Some rye gains noted.
The London stock exchange last week was flat with buyers absent as continental selling, led by Bertin, weakened markets. Consols slipped and Northern Pacific, Union Pacific and others fell several points. mining shares affected by Chinese situation. money markets firmer to Monday.
Missoula baseball team returns from Bonner after an 18 to 8 loss. Mascot Sam Read cited by some for the win, while Meyers hurled well for Missoula. Lejeune suffered a fifth inning injury and was replaced by a visiting player as Bonner’s tough defense and new players impressed. Bonner extends invitation for a rematch in Missoula.
The text describes gender norms and marriage practices, noting scant dress for children, restrictive female attire, arranged engagements, and variable marriage tenure. It highlights female social rank through matrilineal descent, limits on eating, and roles in sustaining households, cooking, and joining husbands in battle.
Miss Edith Marion Moore who recently died devised her Ballycohy Ireland estate via intuitive card selections in a will probate dispute. A judge ruled the unorthodox method acceptable though two relatives challenged the will, with costs charged to the estate.
A Parisian style now popular in New York expands the waist by three to four inches, shrinking the bust and flattening the abdomen. Two makers promote the trend, one sewing stays in three pieces, the other fitting fully assembled. Health concerns aside, the look reflects changing fashions.
Missoula reports a burglar struck the home of Rev C B Blackiston and stole valuables including about 35 from the Episcopal Sunday School and later hit R H Paxson in his home taking about 40 from his pockets. Mrs Paxson awakened the intruder as he fled.
J F Dyer of St Paul general manager for Montana of R L Polk Co visits Missoula to arrange a city directory. A force will gather names for Missoula and Ravalli counties with a county map and other information, aiming for Polk’s standard thorough work.
A list of Butte Montana businesses including A B Rombaier assistant to Carney Hand assayer and chemist at 103 E Broadway, McDermott Hotel nearby. McClure Bros Reliable Assay Office at 816 N Main St. Mayer assayer at 4 W Park St. Thos Buggy Assayer and Chemist at 430 North Main St. Donlan attorney moved to 46 E Broadway. Hollinshead engineer on copper metallurgy. Dr T A Grigg ocullist at 28 E Broadway. Unique Tailoring Co promising weekly suit service from 1.50 per month. Viavi Office in New Bee Hive block with free consultation. General Manager’s office for Silver Row, Deer Creek Counties indicated.
Real estate listings with multiple properties for sale in Butte and surrounding towns. Offers include 16 room lodging, 12 room houses, brick and modern homes, farms in Bitter Root valley, and ranches in plains. Mixed prices from $1,550 to $25,000, plus loans and exchanges, with brokers Conroy Morley and others.
A surveying party led by R. H. Chapman moved from the university camp to a Miller creek site to start work. Members include George Westby Samuel Prentice William Herron Charlie Winegar the cook and Mr Chapman.
A report notes social incongruities among South Sea island natives based on Theodora Crosby's writings. It highlights that the women are not particular about clothing and discusses observed cultural practices and gender roles described by the traveler.
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