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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
5
Johnson the Anaconda dog catcher is jailed after forcing entry to Mamie Wilson's home, displaying a gun and threatening her. He was fined 30 dollars, then jailed for nonpayment, with a plan to impound many dogs to cover the fine. The case highlights tensions between dog catchers and residents and clarifies powers.
Con O Donnell dealer at 1117 East Third Street handles Rock Springs and Diamond coal and sawed wood for customers in the area.
A drove of over 50 head was driven through the city to the east corral for the Washoe market. The cattle came from Idaho via Philipsburg, overland to Anaconda, which has grown as a beef shipping point. Most stock originates from the Big Hole country or Idaho ranges and is sent to Anaconda for marketing as the business expands.
In Helmville on March 1 a violent clash occurred over the deputy sheriff post under Powell county Sheriff McMahon. Mont Gilbert claims the seat and pay, while Mark Davis campaigns with a petition. A confrontation left Gilbert knocked down and Davis asserting pursuit of the office amid local tension.
The piece extols newspaper advertising as universal and lasting. It argues steady effort, avoids overloading a small ad, and cites a minister who advertised for listeners to draw crowds. It emphasizes that advertisers can obtain what they seek through the right newspapers.
At a clerks union meeting last evening the merchants' request to keep shops open late on four payday evenings was approved. An extra payday was added for workers at the new smelters, making this month's paydays the 7th or 8th, 11th, 12th, and 18th, with Monday substituting for Sunday the 10th. Stores will stay open until 9 o'clock on these days and the clerks will reconvene in two weeks.
An advertisement states a coat and vest outfit can be added to an order for 17 dollars, while a full suit costs 22.50 dollars. Contact Thueson at 504 E. Park for details.
Deer Lodge County may drop from fifth to sixth class as assessments fall below six million dollars after Powell County’s creation. The board of county commissioners will decide today or tomorrow while reviewing county finances from the recent division.
Members of Ivanhoe lodge No. 62 and others are reminded of an important business meeting this Friday evening in March. H. V. Halvorsen, secretary. For rent a large hall in Standard building one night each week. inquire at Standard office.
The lower works fire department held a Tuesday evening hall event in Anaconda to warmly welcome Sergeant Michael Fitzgerald back from the Philippine war and to honor secretary D Harrington with a fine watch chain and charm. Chief Collins presided as a program of recitations songs and contests flowed with about 250 attendees.
Hon David Meekison long prominent in Ohio politics and national circles battled catarrh for thirty years. He credited Peruna with relief and urged others to begin treatment early. Mrs A Snedeker of Cartersville reported remarkable improvement after using Peruna, while ads tout Peruna as reliable for chronic catarrh and cold prevention.
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