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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
27
Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 130 Higgins Avenue, Missoula. Telephone number 118. Advertising rates available on application.
Missoula reports heavy rail activity as Northern Pacific speeds modernization including straightening tracks and new lines across Montana. Surveys underway from Missoula to Garrison and a new Coeur d Alene branch to Plains boost freight and passenger capacity, with cattle and horse shipments rising from reservations while depot offices receive new awnings and late season improvements.
Missoula October 2 two weddings were celebrated this evening in the city of gardens. Both couples were well known among Missoula's youth and the ceremonies drew local attention.
Thomas F. Wright once a driver for the Northern Paettie Express and Mina Anna M. Wand, a well known local woman, wed in Hast Miawouta. The ceremony was conducted by William A Nayes, with Miss Mary A. Gates also noted as a key acquaintance. Congratulations poured in from many friends in this city.
A party of seven prominent Oklahoma and North Dakota men, friends of Attorney T H Parsons, arrived in Clearwater and planned a two week hunt in the Idaho Clearwater country. The group includes Frank A Thackery and Abraham Welfert from Shawnee, Thomas W Alford, Gus M Salisbury, John Whitehead, William E Thackery of Fort Otter City, and others. Parsons, unable to join due to business, would not accompany the expedition.
The September report to the county treasurer details receipts and balances across funds. It lists general fund warrants, road and contingent funds, school orders, and interest on warrants, with items like district clerk fees and teachers exam fees noted among the various accounts.
In Missoula on October 5 Judge Phillips dismissed the case against Edward Eastman for shooting within city limits after finding no damage from his aimed bullets. The court also decided not to recommend Charles Rowe for reform school due to his youth and seeks a suitable home. The Charles Anderson case, involving gunplay and threats, was postponed. Sheriff Granam returned from Butte with 16 year old Mamie, held on incorrigibility charges, to be placed in care. The girl, from the Rattlesnake valley, ran away from home and went to Butte.
In the district court this morning W. F. Rodgers was tried on gambling charges. He was arrested during fair weeks while running an alleged suresthing game. The jury found him guilty and fixed his penalty at a $150 fine.
Reports from Missoula describe the Western Montana fair ramping up with ground work, booths, and exhibits planned by Bitter Root farmers and local merchants. Officials say improvements at the fairgrounds include expanded livestock quarters, a larger exhibit hall, new seating, and a stronger promotional push for Ravalli, Missoula, Sanders, and Flathead counties.
MISSOULA NOTES detail visiting residents and locals in Missoula including D L Dunn of Butte, F Jette’s son noted, Powell and wife of Potomac, H Brownson Smith of Butte, Henry Allenbrand Jr of Manhattan, Robert Sterling of Wardner Idaho, H J Burleigh of Plains, Grace Howard bound for Butte, W B Ross of Thompson, Mrs D J Heyfron returning from Butte, George I Symons of Butte en route to Seattle, James Milan and a sawmill partner near Gold Creek visiting, Harvey Eastridge leaving for Butte and Lutey Bros, Otis Price on vacation to Kansas City, Mentrum and Darbee family headed to Helena for state fair, and Dr G F Turman departing.
An advertising product promises a versatile adjustable support system for dancers and wearers of all ages. It emphasizes comfort, slip resistance, and lower cost than many common trusses, suitable for men women and children.
A testimonial advertisement touts a Brooke Brooks rupture appliance claiming it safely supports the rupture with comfort and no pain. The seller asserts superiority over trusses, offering a mail order book on rupture care and inviting readers to request a brochure with prices and testimonials from users.
Missoula Oct 3 Coach Schule of the University of Montana discusses difficulties securing opponents this season. He cites teams declining to meet them on terms, urging Montana and other state schools to arrange clashes to gain experience and strengthen programs across football and track.
The Missoula land office released its monthly and quarterly receipts from lands and sales, with August and September figures noted. In Bozeman five miles east, 14-year-old Tippitts, student at EMS Adventist academy, died of brain fever. funeral held there. Tiddics, daughter of Tibbits, long domiciled in Bozeman, is named among the deceased family. In Missoula, the Dems of Custer county nominate W. H. Bullard for commissioner for the year term.
Shaun of Fitchburg, roommate of Theodore Roosevelt Jr at Harvard, appeared in municipal court and pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer. The case was continued to a later date at counsels' request. Patrolman Freyer was knocked down by students alleged to be Harvard affiliates. Roosevelt and Meredith Magnan were summoned as witnesses as the matter is to be reviewed by the Suffolk County grand jury.
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