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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1906
Page
5
The Western Montana News standard office is located at 130 Higgins Avenue Missoula. Advertising rates available on application.
The Missoula Woman's Club held its first session of the season with a large attendance. President Mrs. Tyler B. Thompson delivered the principal address urging renewed club efforts toward beautifying Missoula, improving the city, and advancing women’s intellectual interests. The club plans a campaign to beautify the city and address local nuisances, with weekly meetings on Saturdays.
Wisconsin bride Miss Ellen Carle Me Ussine of Appleton wed in Missoula at noon today. The ceremony was at the Carhart home performed by Judge Hages, with James Grady as groom’s best man and Mrs Morgan as bridesmaid. Guests toasted the couple and a humorous speech followed. The romance began years ago in Wisconsin and Wen Grady courted the bride, sending a bouquet from home.
In Sept Missoula entries show timber and land transfers in townships 14N 1W and 13N 19W with names like Williams Brooke, Anna Graham, W G Davison and John Carenhan. United States patents noted for Ray Noon. quartz location notices and a gasping of property bets appear among miscellaneous deeds.
A fragment indicates a player was expected to attend Monti University this season and was warmly welcomed by a team, described as a great addition. The text also references a prior season at the University of Utah where that university defeated the Mountan team.
A well known Methodist minister from Hollands withdraws from a planned engagement three days before the wedding. The move follows reports of struggles with a near-unavailable university chair and concerns over personal life affecting church duties. The minister accepted a professorship offer at an unnamed university, prompting the decision to call off the nuptials and remain single.
A society writer for Vanity Fair reports a London scene where guests at a Lord Northel related event discuss “imagination” and pass time with unusual party games. The piece describes a hostess, a crowd of well known figures, and risqué anecdotes including weight guessing with a whisky threat, a grandmotherly argument, and odd dares during dinner in a grand hall, all reflecting a chilly winter mood and social satire.
An item discusses James J Hill's plan to enter California, alleging propaganda aims and public works, referencing routes, railroads, and a proposed ferry system. The report notes opposition and mentions specific locations and officials involved.
London September report on John Sargent completing a portrait for the antiquarian collection in the Medici gallery. He says he never painted a portrait as well as his own and plans to devote himself to other branches, after long striving to finish his secluded artistic duties.
Missoula notes recount manager McCarey of the Pacific arts league in Los Angeles proposing boxing rule reforms. He urged regreening the welterweight class, amended gloves, and a new basis for judging. Promoters to meet in Los Angeles this coming winter to discuss rule changes and schedule matters.
Winstanley announces front for Little Trout Creek mining venture led by Winstanley & Rhoades. Plans show seven quartz veins near Trout Creek with 9 acres, initial tunnels at Upper and Lower levels, pay streaks, and copper, silver assays. 19 men employed, future buildings planned, and a potential output price of 15 per ton discussed amid communal interest from investors.
A historically styled piece explores human and animal endurance, noting astonishing long-distance achievements. Captain Barclay walked 1,000 miles in 1,009 hours with Wedderburn Wrhyter, while others like Buckler, Gale, and Webb are cited for remarkable long runs, swims, and feats, underscoring humanity’s stamina compared to animals.
At a Greek Catholic wedding in Potdelphiia a quarrel sparked a melee. Peter Elduski and seven others were arrested as guests fought. the bridegroom was jailed after being knocked about and the violin damaged. Witnesses described a wild scene as officers moved through the house.
An early 20th century promotional piece extols the health benefits of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for women. It markets the product as a remedy for irregularities, backache, headaches, and fatigue, featuring testimonials from Miss Porser and Miss Peach Ackers and urging readers to consult Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts for free advice.
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