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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1901
Page
12
Western Montana office located at 110 West Main Street Missoula Montana provides advertising rate information on request. The office also lists telephone contact number 8 for inquiries and submissions.
After near 30 hours of balloting the jury in the Childers case could not agree and was discharged with a 10 to 2 split for acquittal. In the Wolf Manheim case the state presented evidence that he aided theft of junk from the Northern Pacific Railway and directed its destruction of brands. The defense argued lack of possession and ownership proof and that Manheim did not know the goods were stolen. The trial likely resumes tomorrow.
Missoula county commissioners completed regular session business and adjourned to a special session. They allocated 3000 toward a Missoula river bridge, with city and citizen funding conditions and county supervision, to be handed to the city after completion. Deputies salaries were cut to 1020 for deputies and 1275 for the under sheriff, despite appointing one more deputy.
A locomotive backed off a switch near Lolo causing Missoula an hour and a half late arrival and the eastbound train to pull out. Passengers intending to continue east stayed in Missoula until later or left the next morning.
J A Orchard, state commander for Montana and Idaho Knights of Maccabees, Spokane, will lecture Monday March 11 at the Empire theater under Garden City tent. The subject is Fraternalism and his talk is described as eloquent with Mandolin club providing music.
University students in Missoula celebrated the legislature passing the university bond bill with a street parade and cheers for Dixon Worden and Higgins. They also cheered Governor Toole, whose signature remains uncertain as rumors of a veto circulate after today’s bulletins.
The Standard offers standout premiums for a yearly subscription. Readers are invited to call the Standard office to learn the full assortment and terms, with the announcement claiming these offers outshine all others.
Officer Ed Larsen received a tip and traced a Chinese club where a well known local man showed four girls around. He arrived as they were leaving and could not arrest for smoking opium but warned the man to stay away from that area. One girl is 15 and the piece suggests Carrie Nation to smash opium joints.
Having settled with creditors to realize money, Lemley the tailor announces special bargains on suits and pants for the next 60 days. The notice emphasizes quick purchases and value.
Missoula meeting of the Red Men at their hall discussed plans for receiving the grand council delegation from the state great reservation. A full delegation is expected in April. A grand ball is planned for the night of the 10th as part of the entertainment.
W EF Bender of Columbia Falls died at Sisters hospital from asthma and consumption after about three weeks there. An old soldier, he had been in the soldiers' home, and was an Odd Fellow. Funeral planned under the local lodge of that order. Remains moved tonight to Hayes and Marsh undertaking rooms.
Glass makers display works in Higgins block from 2 to 6 and 6 to 9 p m daily. Admission is 10 cents. All articles manufactured are given away.
In Missoula on March 8, old-time gamblers expect no gambling revival since the governor refused to sign the amended bill. With the old law in effect, they believe tables will not be used again, a view held by those closest to the issue.
The undersigned express thanks to the Woodmen of the World and the Women of Woodcraft for their presents and to Mr and Mrs Jones and Mr and Mrs Matthews and others who assisted in serving refreshments. Mrs J T Lancoln and son, Mr and Mrs John Doll.
Ten timber and stone entries filed for land in township 12 range 21 and township 12 range 22 west. Locators include John Larcasse W Trudeau Joseph Draper N G Tevis L J Knapp Robert B Anderson William McKeen A Sheldon and A Hollensteiner HK P Anderson also made a homestead entry.
A strong push forms for Andy Merrick's mayoral bid in Missoula with supporters pledging a vigorous campaign. The veteran candidate is cited as the preferred choice by his backers as March 8 approaches.
P M Reilly & Co grocers Suit Hegan Missoula Burrill began suit in Judge Hayes court against the estate of the late Neptune Lynch Jr of Plains for 144 dollars alleged to be due him.
The Missoula Drug Company, described as the leading drug house in Western Montana, promotes its broad selection and local service. The note highlights its role in the community and its status among regional pharmacies.
A brief item reports a minor mishap involving the Bitter Root train near Missoula in March with limited details on causes or consequences. No injuries are mentioned and the incident is described as light trouble on the railway.
Mrs E Watte of Lake View writes she suffered six years with ovarian trouble and poor appetite. After using two bottles of Favorite Prescription and one Golden Medical Discovery, she recovered. sleep improved, energy returned, and appetite revived. She urges others to try Dr Pierce’s medicines.
Misoula notes list visitors and residents including T. J. Walsh of Helena J L Humble and Robert Martin from Corvallis. Judge Hayes fines William Calder five dollars for disturbance. Various residents and officials travel or relocate, meetings announced, and local business and legal matters noted with names, places, and dates.
District court convened March 4 and approved bonds for the board of county commissioners. One jury wil be summoned due to few docketed cases. Various residents head to Helena and Missoula for visits, work, or relocation. Board of county commissioners in regular session. mining officials appointed in Washington and Montana. Several locals depart for schooling, family visits, or work assignments. minor accidents and job changes documented.
The governor vetoed Senate Bill 87 and Senate Bill 99 criticizing them as unnecessary and harmful to swift justice and public interests. He cites constitutional limits against subsidies and improper refunds, arguing the proposed measures invite abuses and violate sections of the state constitution. The veto message also objects to refunding taxes to individuals, labeling the act as an improper special law.
Other Markets Omaha March 8 reports cattle receipts of 1,200 head with the market steady and closing lower. Native beef steers 405.40, western steers 7504.60, Texas steers 843.55, cows and heifers 315 to 415, stockers 14.40, calves 317. Hogs receipts 7,000 head active but lower, heavy 5379 545, mixed 5377 540, light 5505 540, bulk 5374 542. Sheep receipts 3,600 head active and steady, natives yearlings 140 to 480, westerns 404 to 484, sheep 365 to 545, lambs 410 to 510.
Kansas City market report lists cattle receipts 2000 head with steady to strong tone. Texas cows and native cattle priced from 2.71 to 5.65, stockers and feeders 0.75 to 5.15, bulls around 4.28. Hog receipts 9000 head with bulk sales 5.45 to 6.40, mixed 5.45, lights 4.35 to 5.50, Yorkers 5.20 to 5.35, pigs 4.60 to 5.50. Sheep receipts 2000 head active and strong with lambs 4.90 to 5.10 and wooled types 0.70 to 4.00.
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