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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1900
Page
15
Great Falls October meeting opens with three days of business. Auditing and bills proceed while Cascade County assessor's returns set total property valuation at 12,917,766 with collectable taxes at 211.7. Railroad property valued at 900,000 and city value estimated at 26 1 includes railroad. City’s share of assessment projected at 60,833.88.
Great Falls reports a new mining camp on Hussey creek 11 miles from town as copper prospects expand beyond Copperopolis. The site hosts 20 to 30 men, with leads 6 to 7 feet wide, showing talc seams and ore assays around 23 percent copper. locals anticipate a copper boom eclipsing Castle mountains lead and silver mines.
John Neumeyer, 32, died of heart failure aggravated by asthma at Deaconess hospital last week. Funeral held Sunday at Berthold's. body sent by afternoon train to Philipsburg, escorted by Odd Fellows and Foresters lodges. Survived by a wife and four children in Philipsburg, a brother Joe Neumayer, and sister Mrs. John Dower in Great Falls.
Great Falls fire department records for September show only two fires, neither causing damage or requiring hose use. Total expenses were 717.83 dollars, covering coal supplies and repainting of the hose wagon.
The Great Falls police report for September lists 144 arrests led by Chief Cook. Drunks account for 41 cases, petit larceny five, grand larceny three, suspicion four, vagrancy 34, held as witnesses five, disturbing the peace four, forgery one, keepers of houses of ill fame four, lodging four. Prisoner boarding cost $151.25 for the month.
In Great Falls district court Judge Leslie grants Annie Sweeney a divorce from A C Sweeney in default as he did not appear to defend. The couple wed in Great Falls on October 41 1642 and the complaint was filed September 14.
The plaintiff claims over a year of habitual drunkenness and failure to provide necessaries, with the husband leaving wife and children exposed to hardship. The decree grants custody of an infant boy to the mother. A marriage license was issued to John Erickson and Fannie Escola after Erickson was arrested for seduction at Escola's instance. Frank Thomas and Sedelt Dani were naturalized by Judge Leslie.
J P Brown and several other men from Butte are in Great Falls for business while Belt residents Dr R A Patterson and M F Morris visit. Officials discuss liquor dealer delegates and a murder of public interest report is omitted. A masked intruder allegedly robbed Lulu’s house but police doubt the tale.
Atlanta October 2 and state polls show the Democratic Party of Georgia aiming for a sixty thousand majority in the general state election. The Populists field a ticket in some counties to name royal officers and assembly members, while Republicans lack a state ticket in most districts.
H H Daniels reports a sample from White Horse district Alaska showing copper glance with 4 to 60 percent metallic copper. Rich ore in a large body and a low grade layer can yield high grade product after concentration. Transportation to markets appears affordable via railroad.
Great Falls council debates water works management after discharge of Engineer Goss and Lennihan. Reports from public improvements and trades union claim Goss was unjustly discharged. A week postponement followed as expert evaluation is sought. Public safety and Little Chicago annexation face review.
The 18th annual Montana Baptist Association session is being held in Stevensville this week with Baptists from various parts of the state in attendance. The meetings are well attended and ongoing.
Missoula notes report J Om Lucy ill at home, MrLeod family back from New Brunswick, Mrs Gibson near Benner ill, a daughter born to Mr and Mrs George Wilson, Wilsons artists at Gem theater. Mary Woody’s infant son seriously ill, Frank See’s health improving, Charles Eaton back in town, George Cyr and Ida Billings wed, Yom Kippur observed, depot barber denies sale, wheel stolen then found, Pulliam Brothers display fruit and vegetables, Colemans’ ranch supplies most produce, church debt paid and hymn books ordered, land contest in U S timber and stone entries, contested claims by Moser and Van Der Steede with attorney Robert Fisher.
Missoula reports General Joseph B Marion of Missoula nominated by independent democrats for lieutenant governor with strong approval. Longtime Democrat leader, Marion's service to the party is cited as a record of loyalty and influence in Missoula County.
The Western Montana office of the Standard is at 110 West Main Street, Missoula. Telephone number 08. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Missoula report on the Clarkites surrendering their ticket to the labor party in a Missoula county race. The labor nominees refused to resign, leaving H W McLaughlin's political future in doubt as talk swirls about last minute ticket changes and the looming barrel. The piece notes boodle’s influence, predicts Clarkite optimism, and cites the Sheeny Kid awaiting prospects.
The county institute in the Central school building Missoula drew large attendance and interest. Sessions featured Miss Phelps on physical culture geography led by Mrs Shoup and Mrs R G Young, spelling and lesson planning talks, reading recitations, and a drawing lesson by Miss Knowles. A court-house program Tuesday includes music by Mrs Whitaker and The Harmonics with performances by Miss Mildred Corbin and Olaf Bre.
City council reports adopted. Police fines total $195. warrants drawn $773.32. light water and fire expenses totalled. salaries $32. expenses $650. Light bill $817.50 allowed with one light non-existent. Water bill $226 ordered paid. Alley closing approved for Andy Schilling. judge Stephens shed request denied. Three light petitions granted for Front and Stevens, Harrison and Vine, Walnut and South Fifth. Transfer of $2,542.27 from general to sinking fund adopted. Warrant for $270 ordered.
The council returned the fire department ordinance with changes and sent it to the fire and ordinance committee for study, with a report due next meeting. The clerk was told to draft a cemetery proposal ordinance and prepare it for the next session, and to notify Superintendent Russell to fill low spots on the street opposite the depot.
Missoula reports the charred remains of a man were found on the ranch of Mr. Albers near Frenchtown. Albers was clearing ashes from a burned debris pile when he discovered the body. Identity is uncertain due to severe burns. Coroner Hayes will investigate.
A Colorado Springs Mining Record dispatch notes Seattle assay receipts rising while Denver declines. For the year ending June 30 1900 New York leads with gold and silver figures, Denver tallies 9841, Seattle 210127, up from last year Denver 177685 and Seattle 6395, signaling Seattle's rapid ascent and second place in Pacific coast bank clearances behind San Francisco in the race for supremacy.
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