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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
23
Missoula based Western Montana office of the Standard at 130 Higgins Avenue lists telephone contact 118. Advertising rates available on application.
Robert Fisher, 77, longtime Missoula figure and first register of the Missoula land office, died in Seattle at his daughter's home. Born in Pennsylvania, he served in legislatures across Nevada, New Mexico, and early Montana, arriving in the Alder Gulch era and later presiding as Missoula register for four years before moving to the coast. His body will be shipped to Missoula for burial.
The daughter Mrs Honsinger, formerly of this city, was notified of the death. The body will be taken to Lucy's Undertaking Parlors and no funeral arrangements have been made yet.
Missoula notes list K M Nichols Northern Pacific car service agent in Missoula on a regular inspection tour. Sheriff Cook of Hamilton traveled through Missoula en route to St Joseph Missouri to visit a brother not seen for 22 years. C A Arnold and wife depart for Butte for the balance of the week due to a ill friend. Dr Joseph Oettinger leaves for the East to meet gas company representatives and plan plant installation here soon.
Missoula March 14 Amy Showers through her attorneys Hall Patterson began divorce proceedings against her husband Henry Showers in district court this afternoon. The plaintiff says they married in Butte July 20 1904 and that in February the defendant willfully deserted her and since then has failed to provide for her support. She seeks an absolute divorce and proper relief.
F S Van Antwerp night operator at Nimrod station of the Northern Pacific was admitted to the company hospital in Missoula for treatment. His condition was described as not serious and he is expected to resume duties within a few days.
One hundred calling cards and plate offered for $1.50 at the standard office in Missoula. This brief notice lists the quantities and price for quick buyer attention.
The district court clerk issued marriage licenses today to Nye Hayes Black of Victor and Gertrude Adela Baird of Missoula. Hans F. Jensen of Missoula and Martha Helena Daplares of Helena also received permission to wed.
Missoula March 14 The record breaking Western Montana storm blew itself out last night leaving clear skies but cold air. No wind remains and utilities report no major damage. The storm set new local records before moving on.
AnAdvertisement-like discourse touts Cascarets as the remedy to improve digestion and bowel strength. It promotes one tablet at a time, claims to cleanse breath, prevent headaches, and relieve heartburn by stimulating bowel muscles. The Sterling Remedy Company markets the product.
Beautiful French designed bonbon box in hard enamel colors offered to readers. Ten cents in stamps requested as good faith to cover Cascarets cost. send to Sterling Remedy Company in Chicago or New York and mention the paper.
District Attorney Jerome summoned John Doe proceed ings and three suspects in New York as part of a post election plot to kill Rev. Dr Charles Parkhurst. A policeman allegedly offered pay to carry out the murder while associates discussed the plan with a Citizens' Union member. Witnesses Rogers Wilson and Kelly described the scheme and its fear of exposure.
Special Dispatch reports that Beaverhead County Attorney Henry R. Melton and Attorney General Galen declare the school law provisions governing terms of trustees in districts not of the first class cannot be harmonized. The ruling sets the trustees’ term to begin on the third Saturday in April, lasting three years, with trustees-elect to qualify by that date.
Livingston reports mine and coke ovens at Cokedale shut down with 115 men affected. Daily output had been 100 tons of coal and 100 ovens in operation, payroll near $10,000. No reasons given for the closure.
Missoula on March 14 reports the poolroom run by Eddie Sadie and associates of Butte has shut down temporarily. Fixtures were removed from the Florence hotel and local manager Gahan says a restart is possible soon despite the ongoing Butte poolroom violence.
Missoula March 14 Maj. W. H. Smead has moved his office from the post office building to the Higgins block to accommodate growing business. He expects a prosperous season with many inquiries from people nationwide considering locating in Missoula next year or two.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state reveal East Fork Telephone company plan to build a line from Lewistown to Rogers in Fergus county with 6000 capital and incorporators A W Rogers J B Clark S F Bowman J W Miller and Walter C Downing. The Martin company also filed for a Missoula mercantile venture with 10000 capital and incorporators J H Martin C H Woodin and F A Woodin.
A Billings report states C. Logan, president, named an executive committee for the Citizens' League. Ex officio officers join six appointees I D O'Donnell W M Johnston C B Bell Emil Borberg W Hansard William Renwick. The panel met to assign ward committees to recruit members and act on Sunday resolutions.
Victoria March 14 Hon Charles Wilson resigns as attorney general in Premier McBride's cabinet and the resignation has been accepted. The move comes amid provincial political shifts with Wilson notifying the premier tonight.
In Salt Lake City on March 14 the Western Securities company files suit in district court to place the Western Agency company under receivership. Attorney H C Edwards represents Western Securities alleging fraud and misrepresentation by Hiram Tyree, the agency’s principal stockholder, over a contract that would let the agency keep all commissions as selling agent for Continental Life Insurance and Investment company stock. Both firms were formed with Continental Life Insurance and Investment and are incorporated in Arizona.
S H Kauffman, president of the Evening Star Newspaper company and of the Corcoran Gallery of Art, former president of the American Newspaper Publishers association, died in Washington. The article notes his prominent roles in media and arts.
A Buffalo physician touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe, effective absorbent for stomach gases and toxins. He claims daily use improves complexion, breath, blood, and liver function, noting the lozenges cost 25 cents a box and contain willow charcoal with honey.
The city’s best known resident died at his home early this morning. He was born in 1829, leaving a legacy tied to the community and its history.
Helena March 14 George Howard formerly of Silver Bow county was pardoned today by Governor Toole for robbery with a 20 year sentence. The sentence expires May 15 1907 with one year shaved off by the pardon. Howard had applied for clemency and Silver Bow county attorney endorsed the move after pausing the case.
Seattle report March 14 says a Nome district strike found on Cant. FE. W. Johnson’s property yields a paystreak worth $400 to $66 in the pan. The claim No. 8 on Cooper gulch lies next to the Portland Beach property and was made about a month ago.
Vincent St. John president of Burke Idaho miners union was freed by a writ of habeas corpus after a March 1 ruling. He was rearrested in Boise by Sheriff Nichols and Detective Thiele on a Caldwell justice of the peace warrant charging him with murder and taken to the county jail.
In Butte a late night clash at 607 West Copper Street led to warrants for nine alleged mischief makers and one arrest. Deputy Constable C. H. Golden, custodian of the property for Justice Craig, was injured. C H Fagan, who built the house, was arrested after the assault with eight unnamed companions and a pledged $300 bail to await arraignment before Judge Warren.
P. J. Boyle of 360 East Broadway lost four fingers when hoisted in a Belmont mine bucket and his hand was torn at the joints. Michael Cosgrove of 631 North Maine Street had his right foot crushed under a derailed car at the Never Sweat mine. amputation likely. Both men, aged 38 and 28, are hospitalized at St. James.
Articles confirm a 20 round bout between Howard Opie of Butte and Tommy Sullivan of Basin in Sheridan on March 24. Opie and Sullivan train hard with Opie joined by Sid Odgers at Dane MacDonald's gym as expectations tilt toward Opie in the anticipated hard contest.
In Walkerville the single handed drilling contest of 1890 was won by Billy Page over Denny Regan after Harry Page died in the Anaconda mine fire of 1889. The same pair later won the world two hand drilling championship in Denver, earning pick and hammer prizes. Regan keeps the pick while Page lives on Atlantic Street in Butte with the hammer.
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