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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
12
The Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 110 West Main Street Mis soula. Telephone provided for advertising rates on request.
In Missoula district court Thomas Long pleaded guilty to manslaughter for throwing Lou Ladigan into the Missoula river in July. Attorney Duffy of Anaconda advised, but sentence uncertain until November term. Also Missoula city cases on Third Street use and damages moved.
Joe Deschamps and Mike Peanteau return from Dawson impressed by the experience though smaller in size. They report Misoula miners fared well while Frank Bogert left Dawson for Cape Nome and Will Brayton faced mining delays due to a storm. River boats were washed up by high waters. the Dawson party plans no return for several years.
A Missoula woman, recently discharged from an asylum, arrived on a Garnet to Missoula train after which guards restrained her on board. She walked to the Sisters Hospital and is now in the institution's bridal chamber, described as acting uncontrollably due to morphine abuse. She refused to give her name.
Patrons report several weeks of poor lighting as the local electrical system shows reduced voltage. Arc lights on the outskirts and in areas like the Rattlesnake side frequently fail to burn, with widespread complaints across the city. New fall woolens at Lemley's.
Misoula notes list visitors from St Ignatius Huson Potomac Spokane Florence Anaconda and Plainview. A religious service in Hamilton and a Macabees dance crowd are reported along with election prep supplies and a late arrival train schedule.
Missoula reports the marriage of Kara Thompson of Missoula to Miss Della Lee of Emerado North Dakota. The ceremony took place in Minneapolis Wednesday evening, with conductor Ezra Thompson unaware of the event during a month abroad.
John Cunningham visiting from a camp near Lothrop reports about 460 men at work in the woods for the big mill project. A major log jam near Queen will grow, with Western Lumber company crews expanding to winter work. Cunningham notes rapid log cutting with few mishaps. Dr Dodd finishes at Florence hotel.
In Missoula on October 18 a large cat owned by a city gardener was electrocuted by electric wires near the Hyde garden east of town. The animal, chased to a pole by a dog, touched two wires and died instantly with the body left poised on the crossarm until an undertaker removed it.
Missoula residents complain about unreliable electric service while praising Rosendorf's for excellent bread and savoring oysters in various styles. A general complaint about the city’s electric light provider underscores local concerns.
Missoula October 18 Judge Wooly in Missoula was taken ill and had to retire to his home after a long day in district court. The illness and its extent were not disclosed as it prevented further proceedings.
A serious collision on the N P line left an engineer a fireman and the head brakeman badly hurt. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as investigators began to piece together the cause and potential charges.
A serious derailment east of Eddy near Missoula injured the engineer Ryan and fireman Duke, with head brakeman Harereave badly hurt. The No 1 first section, from Missoula to the West, left at 5 pm. the mail car overturned, many cars piled or derailed, wrecking crew en route. second section reached Jocko and a North Coast Limited was held. Dr. Hanbnge to attend Missoula patients at the Florence hotel on Oct 19.
Articles of incorporation for the White Pine Mining Company were filed in Missoula on October 18. The company plans lumber and timber operations in Thompson with 40 year existence and $10,000 capital divided into 100 shares. Directors include WE Lindenborn J A Goodchild J Nelson and P Whalen of Thompson.
In Missoula on October 18 the black mare belonging to Dr Oettinger injured herself while frisky during a ride. The mare ran into a standing buggy after the doctor dropped his hat, cutting her forehead. the doctor was not hurt and will rest the mare weeks before hitching her to a buggy.
Missoula voters show movement with changes in residence and employment at sawmills on Bitter Root and Coeur d’Alene branches. Officials estimate about 1 400 registrations this year, likely 200 more than two years ago. Preult Pair at Plains hosts fruit fair and horticultural society meeting with strong Western Montana attendance.
The county treasurer submits a report to the county superintendent of schools listing the district school fund as of August 21, 1899 totaling 9,385.52 dollars. It notes receipts from special district taxes and other sources and mentions transfers from other districts.
The record lists school orders paid and transfers to other districts totaling 9 258.97 with a balance on hand 6 969.88 as of August 21. It notes six inch stove pipe elbows dampers and joints priced per unit and delivered within 50 miles of Missoula.
Stevensville residents report visits to Washington and Hamilton, a birthday party in Stuart's hall for Wilbur Cooksmith and Virgil Williams Ull, and plans for William and George Reardon to move to Lehi valley to start sheep farming. Local trips include Miss Sedgwick in Missoula, Mrs. Dell Buck visiting Hamilton, and Mrs. B. W. Haynes’s family news.
A fragmentary record names Western Montana National Bank with officers G A Wolf Charles Otto J O T Ryman and vice president. The notice also mentions cashiers and figures including capital surplus and profits with a small amount cited as 75.00 of 915.00 in unclear context.
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