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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1906
Page
14
Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 130 Higgins avenue Missoula. Telephone board. Advertising rates on application.
Missouri May 17 At a State Inter scholastic Athletic Association meeting a protest against Harold Allen Dinehart, claimed to be in a school age and connected to a contest, was debated. Statements denied rumors of theatricals and professional ties as officials sought to clear facts. Committees were named and the session adjourned.
May 12 meeting of librarians occurred in the public library building with a broad state delegation. Miss Gertrude Bitckhouse of the University of Montana chaired, and Miss McCard of Bo was secretary. A ten hour organization was formed for a state librarians union.
A historical ad urges women to avoid surgery for feminine troubles by using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. It cites testimonials from women including Miss Margret Merkley and Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts, claiming relief from ulceration pain and other symptoms after treatment.
The group was divided about forming a committee to oversee the project. Miss Judwen of Kalispell presented an encouraging paper on Montaine reading. Miss Stoddard of Missoula delivered an instructive address as members discussed aims and future voice. Meeting adjourned to resume tomorrow at 10:20 with Missoula Work Club event planned and a long program prepared.
The electric railway project for the Biller Root valley promoted by George Daugherty gained a firmer shape as the survey concluded. Engineer Hy 6 Lord led a party of 12 surveyors, reporting a near five mile stretch with no grade exceeding one percent and a route similar in length to the Northern Pacific branch through productive valley areas. Daugherty appeared hopeful the line will be built, with most right of way contracts secured and preparations soon to begin.
Missouri minstrel group gains strong support after two shows drawing statewide interest. Wallace Elks urge the company to return to Wallace Idaho for a repeat performance. Local committee planning weekend events and university venue arrangements.
A Missoula column lists a marriage license issued to Georga Wilson and Clary Newman, transfers among residents including James Lyerr and William Robertson, and a Quan of unclaimed letters at the post office. The item also notes a visit by Arthur Prowse, a historical Missoula resident, and local business notices such as dental fillings offered by Dr. McComb.
A letter addressed to the Missoula high school board secretary Mel McVyite from M. Victor Stuttey of Portland, Oregon announces a visit in mid June to confer with the board and arrange for next year's work.
Missoula May 17 The second day of the third annual interscholastic meet opened with field events. Anaconda led the overall standings with strong showings in shot put and pole vault while Missoula and Butte trailed closely as Teton, Flathead, and Gallatin counties pursued. The Union Opera House will host the Micellin meet tonight with prizes and awards to follow.
A historical advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for grip and related ailments. The narrative claims rapid relief, restored strength, and renewed appetite, urging readers to try the pills and crediting them with improved health. The notice also offers a reward for fraud evidence and lists the manufacturer contact in Schenectady New York.
A fragmentary item notes Motel Silver discovered in a castle associated with Count Wenre. The brief history hints at a Berlin setting and an archival material search linking the name Wenre to an enigmatic domain. Further details are unclear from the OCR snippet.
A large crowd attended the interscholastic oratory contest in Helena. Winners included Bessie Rateson of Helena and Rab Myers of Park County, with judges including State Superintendent Wo and others observing from the hall.
May 17 The case of Wille van ALS on trial in the district court for three days on a charge of murder in the first degree was submitted to the jury today. The defense contended the evidence failed to prove the slaying and argued the body was moved. Prosecution asserted the defendant killed the man and dragged the body to a different site. The jury had not returned a verdict by press time.
Paris May 97 A dressmaker named Julette Granecho is accused of quelling a supposed witchcraft plot after a clairvoyant claimed sorcery harmed her. A candle flame and incantations accompanied the alleged curse as a police inquiry unfolds amid rumors and sensational speculation involving notable figures.
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