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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
5
Gust Blomdahl a foundry blacksmith in Anaconda quits work after receiving a cablegram announcing his Swedish uncle’s death and a $1 million estate split among four heirs Blomdahl plans to Sweden with his wife and family leaving his tools and apron behind as he departs for great falls then overseas
An advertisement claims a new electric belt eliminates burning and verdigris from electrodes and guarantees cures for rheumatism kidney liver bladder and other conditions. It warns against free trial ads and offers to exchange old belts for half payment of a Michie belt and a free book on “Finding of the Fountain of Eternity.”
Yesterday afternoon he left for Great Falls with his family to sell his home there and collect a legacy in Sweden. Locals befriended Blomdahl during his stay and celebrate his good fortune. For Rent large hall in Standard building one night each week. Inquire at Standard office.
A correction states Mrs. M Pennington belongs to the Lady Wildey lodge and that lodge attended Roy Pennington's funeral, not the Deborah Rebekah lodge No 6. The notice also advertises Want ads in the Anaconda Standard offering piano or organ sales at 1 cent a word with a 15 cent minimum.
J M Godard records the suicide of his partner George H Maitland in Wardner Idaho by shotgun. Maitland a 53 year old Anaconda resident born in Galesburg Ill had a quiet life and worked with Godard in cigars tobacco and news. Maitland left an insurance payout of 1300 sent to Godard, with no further details available.
Special correspondence from Bozeman reports a large barley, wheat and oats crop in Gallatin valley despite a dry season and light snow. Elevators and mills bought about 70 million pounds of cereals valued around $500,000, with substantial contributions from Benepe and Bozeman mills, and Don Cameron as the leading barley grower. The piece also covers Lawson’s Nome Alaska trip, reduced railroad rates, hunting luck in West Gallatin, coal prospects, and local rental ads.
Co P Smith & Co take control of the Broiler restaurant at 214 East Commercial promising top quality fare and first class service with the best market offerings. Try them and be convinced.
A Western musician band appears in the first act of The Great Northwest at the Margaret theater tonight. The play depicts a Boom City celebration with scenes of authentic Western life and a large company of skilled actors and actresses.
A New England country life play with a wholesome moral portrays simple values. The production at the Mar. Baret theater Saturday evening offers innocent entertainment for families, aiming to ease concerns about theater immorality.
Theatrical company led by T Daniel Frawley brings 30 performers to the Margaret theater Sunday night with Secret Service by William Gillette. Frawley holds exclusive Western rights and stars in the lead role, praised by critics as among the finest American plays.
Weather shifts prompt warnings about November cold and catarrh. Letters from Wm Abelaker of Lake View Lodge and Lavina E Walker of the Illinois Ladies G A R praise Peruna for chest pains and female ailments linked to chronic catarrh. Readers are urged to start treatment early.
A brief licent Want advertisement in the Standard suggests readers seeking male or female assistance may find contact offers. The snippet highlights the era's classifieds as a way to connect workers or helpers with households and businesses.
Richard Novak aged 14 was found guilty of murder by Judge Tulley for the Sept. 17 stabbing of Albert Olwen. He faces reform school confinement under the indeterminate sentence act until parole or age-based transfer to state prison.
Official canvass shows 92 088 votes cast for the national ticket in Salt Lake Navy Itah. McKinley receives 47 089 votes while Bryan collects 44 949, giving McKinley a majority of 2 140 of the total votes.
Bids in writing will be received for the White Face Farm about five miles southeast of Helena and one mile south of East Helena in Jefferson and Lewis and Clark counties Montana. The 2855 acre property includes water rights reservoirs ditches and buildings and is priced to the highest bidder subject to district court approval with sale terms cash and a $100 bid bond. Bids due by January 8 1901 with inspection available from Selena or Thomas Branton and subsequent sale of implements follows.
Montana state board invites sealed proposals by noon December 11 for furnishing printing and supplies for state boards and officers for the next fiscal year. Bids must be directed to secretary T S Hogan and include a bond equal to at least twice the contract value. Sample forms available at the secretary's office. CLASS ONE covers reports, pamphlets and similar printing.
The Deer Lodge county board invites sealed proposals for care and maintenance of the sick poor and infirm for 1901, including feeding clothing nursing and burial expenses. Also bids for medical attendance jail inmates and medicines, with post mortem exams and fumigation costs. Contract awards planned at the December 1900 session.
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