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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1900
Page
15
A Missoula letter recalls an insurer's wary stance on Montana risks. It cites gun use and horsemanship as hazards, recounts a mining tale to illustrate exaggerated western dangers, and notes policy limits shifting toward Texas style coverage.
May 26 report from Missoula notes teams cleaning and enlarging the Cannon Cave ditch and a new lateral for the Douglas ranch, recently bought by Cobban and Dinsmore. Once finished, the improved ditches will supply adequate water to irrigate the lower country.
Real estate ad touts a desirable city fringe parcel in Orchard Home addition by Cobban and Dinsmore. Offers five and ten acre plots described as among the finest in the state with on sight calls available.
Dr. M. Rockman reports a letter from his daughter making her return to the United States on June 20. She currently stars on the English stage and will visit Paris to meet with Bernhardt at her request.
The article notes Miss Rockman’s European and English career. After finishing her France visit she will return to England and then travel to the United States. Reports cite strong London notices and Bernhardt’s urging that America offers a better field for her talents. Dr. Rockman plans her U.S. arrival and a Montana summer, with admirers in Butte and Helena.
The Missoula city council may hold a special meeting Monday to discuss buying a rock crushing plant as urged by Alderman Logan. Supporters argue it would cut macadam costs and improve streets. a grader also tops the agenda as residents push for better roads.
The Barlow minstrels drew a full house for their annual engagement at Heuck’s Opera House. The modern minstrel attraction featured rapid pace and new routines that kept the audience in constant hilarity. The show received praise for vocal numbers and overall performance surpassing typical attractions.
Manager Ward of the Union opera house has acts booked including The Spring Chicken company on June 6 and Joe Choynski with his company on June 26. The Nashville Students perform July 12, with further acts under consideration. The Traclow minstrels play May 29, seats on sale at Kohn's jewelry store starting Monday.
Misoula notes list visitors like Charles Allard from a reservation home and Miss McDermott Indian teacher in town. Local illnesses improve and hospital stays include Mrs Rosier and Mrs Frank Bugbin. A deer spooked Higgins avenue bridge as onlookers tried to rope it after it swam ashore from the river.
Good Properties in Missoula reports mining activity near Wallace district with John DPD Beaton and Edward Harding near seven miles from Linton. Vein shows silver lead ore $1 to 2 per ton on surface, with 160 feet explored and crosscut expected soon. Jumbo lode by Harry P Clark and Cobban Dinsmore yields large copper rich float and wide end cropping, indicating potential as a producer as Milwaukee visitors arrive.
Cobb ban and Pinsmore of Missoula offer ranch prospects of any size in the Bitter Root valley. From small to large properties they provide options at any price. Write them for details.
Taxidermist Charlies Emsley completes mounting of a large buffalo head owned by Gasnard Deschamps. Deschamps bought the animal from the Allied estate to offer customers a taste of 50 cent buffalo meat. The head, one of the largest seen locally, will be displayed prominently in his market.
Seven dollar hats trimmed stylishly available for 3.48 dollars at Fitzgerald's old stand.
In Missoula on May 2 at Sisters Hospital Fred Parker had his left leg amputated near the hip due to long standing bone disease. Doctors chose the operation to halt the disease spread and report he has recovered well from the procedure's immediate effects.
Missoula residents report unusual river effects during high water season. A bridge once washed away near Deer Creek last year and a pair of large trees now lie in shallow water near Higgins venue bridge, offering stove wood for those who wade in and haul them out first.
Palms roses geraniums fuschia carnations and chrysanthemums plus cabbage tomatoes cauliflower and outdoor bedding plants. Propagating grounds one and a half miles southwest on the south side of Missoula. Mail orders receive careful prompt attention. MISSOULA NURSERY Co. F Dallman Manager.
Glen Gamble was buried today from the Hayes & Marsh chapel in Missoula after his death earlier this week. The service featured a formal casket and a photograph of the remains was sent to his brother in Texas for identification.
Missoula on May 2 reports Major Dunscueon, veteran Four Mile district farmer, nearly well after previous weakness. He likely has years left but cannot plow this year. He plans a visit to see city friends soon. Also noted is a sale of colored percale shirt waists at Fitzgerald's old stand for 48 cents.
The Missoula land office reports 90 filings in the last three months for Bitter Root lands, about one per day, a record for the office. Lands are taken up under the act of June 5 1872, the Bitter Root pre emption act.
Grain carpets sold for sixty cents at Fitzgerald's old stand suggesting a cheap sale or bargain event.
Butte resident Lutey, staying in town a few days, purchased part of the old ism oond orchard and is expected to build a home soon. Globe store advertisement offers five dollar suit discounts and Banquet restaurant serves meals for 25 cents.
Eunice Julia Hubbell, longtime English literature chair at the university, will resign at the end of the term to marry Frank Irving Ewing of Greeley Colorado. The wedding is set for June 12 at Omaha and the couple plan to live in Boulder Colorado while Ewing begins his law practice.
Edward Tolby, a Northern Pacific fireman from Livingston, was brought to Missoula in critical condition after the arch tube burst and steam burned him both outwardly and internally while in the engine cab.
Pitzpatrick, arrested three days ago on a charge of criminal assault, was today released from custody at the county attorney's request after stating there was no case. A crowd had threatened him before his jail stay.
Otto Siegel ordered a complete sidewalk fronting his Missoula building as the depot area gains new walks. The piece notes the ongoing sidewalk project and mentions Siegel’s recent intent while humorously warning about pet cub bears and risks around electric poles near the hotel.
The Missoula leper who vanished last fall during a leper colony search was located in Hamilton and is reported to have bitten a resident there. Authorities conducted a thorough search led by Officer Berger but could not locate him. Berger suspects the man did not stay in Missoula and may have boarded a train to Rutland, Anaconda, or Helena.
Reports of good catches in streams around Missoula with a 2.75 pound treud near Lathrop as the largest. Water is a bit high for prime fishing but snowmelt ends, rain ends, and fishing should improve. Missoula river by the old flour mills remains a popular quick fishing spot for visitors.
A reflective poem contrasts mood swings with nature's sympathy. It notes a factual financial figure: women hold about 120 million dollars in national bank stock and private plus state bank stock totals 137 million dollars.
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