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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
6
A three alderman committee proposes forming a sprinkling district across Elm Fourth and Birch streets and Commercial Avenue under 1897 public improvements law. The report outlines district boundaries funding by assessments, methods, and notice requirements.
A reader testimonial touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy curing whooping cough in a winter epidemic. Another account praises Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for flux. The ad notes relief from rheumatism claims and says Pain Balm offers quick relief, with products sold by druggists.
Demand for municipal sprinkling is strong and evident. City council acts in earnest after a petition presented by many business men to address the need for sprinkling services.
Stevens, jailed on an obtaining goods charge, was to be released when Butte police alerted that he’s wanted for stealing two Remington typewriters from Sherman, Park Street undertaker. The gang hauled the machines to Anaconda, selling one to Banks and the other to a lawyer or real estate man. Two thieves were captured in Butte. Stevens faces transfer back.
The co partnership existing between the undersigned is dissolved by mutual consent. J V Collins will continue the business and collect all debts due the firm and pay all debts of the late firm. Signed H L Frank and J V Collins.
Increased attendance marked the fifth evening of St. Peter's church fair at A. O. Hi hall. A raffie center piece was won by F. P. Maloney. Doll contest contestants include Mabel Sweeney Mollie Murphy and Johnnie Gannon Willie Dorian. Raffles offered for many booths prizes. Organizers express gratitude to patrons.
John Pennock, jailed for six months after a petit larceny conviction, pawned an overcoat and kept the extra money from a scheme with Tim Murphy. Another man, Thomas Ryan, robbed Montana Meat Co. for a side of mutton and faces Deer Lodge burglary terms.
A roundup of visitors and residents in Anaconda including Tolan Co. and McGinley saloon events, names from Chicago Los Angeles St. Paul Butte and Cincinnati, new wall paper designs from Mahan Bros, a cash prize promotion, a birth, rentals, a sewing job ad, pneumonia recovery update, a Swedish Mission sale, and a through sleeping car service to Minneapolis and St Paul by Great Northern Railway.
Marcus Talbot, longtime freight and passenger agent for the Butte Anaconda and Pacific railway, resigns to accept a higher altitude post with the Pacific Coast company in Seattle. He plans to depart by May 20 after a long career since 1886 and remains until his successor is appointed.
John Strum of Georgetown departed last night on the Northern Pacific for a visit to his former homeland in northern Sweden, his first trip there in 21 years. He is a prominent local ranch owner and was accompanied east by Fred Hatine of Phillipsburg. Strum plans to return mid July.
Lady Wildey lodge No. 38 Degree of Honor held its first card party in the lodge room of the A O H building last evening. A large crowd attended with 17 tables of progressive whist in play. Prizes went to Alex McKay and Annie Lind for first, James Carey and Jennie Tietjen for second, and consolation prizes to A C Fanning and Mrs James Callahan.
Charles Johnson of John son & Law is building a 10 room frame house on Seventh Street near Hickory. The project is estimated to cost about 4000 dollars. The article lists numerous names associated with the project and national connections.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Anaconda Copper Mining Company will be held at its principal office in Anaconda Montana on Wednesday May 16 1900 at 10 oclock a m for the election of trustees and other business. The stock transfer books will close Wednesday May 2 1900 at 3 p m and remain closed through May 16 1900 by order of the board of trustees W H Dudley Secretary.
Grim's Cabinets will hold a free practice game tomorrow at Athletic Park against the foundry ball team. The event comes after a lively session yesterday at the same venue. President Lucasas convened a league directors meeting in Helena with Marenus Talbot set to travel by morning train.
George G Meade Post No 16 G A K invites Spanish American War volunteers ex Confederates and all old soldiers to meet in Mattie Block Hall on Saturday evening May 12 at 8 oclock to plan Memorial Day observance. Commander John Marchion Adjutant E Waterbury
News reached Anaconda at 10 30 last night that Jeffries had bested Corbett in a big fight. Early reports showed Corbett performing well and rumors of wagers on Jeffries dwindled as bulletins described Corbett’s strong showing. Crowds gathered at bulletin locations as the match continued and unease grew among bettors despite initial expectations.
The Washington Times reports a Newark patient cured after a fractured skull survived a week with brain injury and was able to converse. The piece muses on brain science, cures for nervous disease, and the potential to replace mental illness with brain focused treatment in the future.
T. O'Leary is an attorney and counsellor at law practicing in all state and United States courts. Offices located in rooms 3 and 4, Bank Building, corner Main and Park Streets.
Hay grain and feed offered at the lowest prices. Cord or sawed wood for sale by J. R. Tavernia, proprietor, 227 East Commercial, Anaconda.
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