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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1900
Page
12
Western Montana the Standard office located at 110 West Main Street Mis soula lists contact details and advertising rates upon request.
A consumer urges for stylish tailored garments that fit perfectly and endure lasting color and seam integrity with durable linings. The request emphasizes quality fabrics that resist fading and linings that do not tear or pull at seams.
Representatives include P M Reilly M B Quinn John L Mills William J Kendall. County Commissioners Charles Hart John Bonner Peter Scheffer. Sheriff Clarence R Prescott. Clerk of the Court N G Tevis. Treasurer George C Higgins. Assessor J H W Massey. County Attorney A L Duncan. Clerk and Recorder H T Wilkinson. Coroner John Hayes Public Administrator B T Nesmith. Auditor J C McGinnis S. Superintendent of Schools Miss Kate Shelly.
Missoula observers discuss Ferguson withdrawal as labor leaders accuse the committee of selling out union trust. Frank M. Keim and J. K. Kane defend the party stance while Hogan supporters gain favor among union members who vow to vote independently against Clark ticket.
Independent Democrats held large meetings at Frenchtown and Huson with Governor Smith and leaders like General G. E. Marion I. G. Denny M. E. Quinn P. N. Reilly and P. Prince. Crowds showed tense enthusiasm as they backed known county candidates claiming Clark cannot sway rank and file workers or fix wages. The piece ends by promoting Gordon Hat coats as a local ad.
M A OConnell head brakeman on passenger No 1 was assaulted about 1 25 am near Evaro as he uncoupled the engine. He kept alive by his lantern and escaped drowning by the slough. Six men were arrested at Arlee and OConnell will identify them.
Missoula notes a day of rain and cool air with snow at mountaintops. Hunters faced muddy roads and poor bird and duck yields while one rider on a bicycle spotted a bear but could not haul it home.
Missoula reports Deputy Sheriff Md Corbett heads for Coeur d'Alene to serve warrants for five alleged deer killing with dogs. Four warrants target Indians and one targets a white man. A witness from the county urged enforcement of game laws amid concerns about roaming tribes and potential arrest difficulties.
An explosion near Wallace involved a 6000 pound Mammoth Mining powder store and nearby Burke homes. the blast was not as serious as feared and residents evacuated when the blacksmith shop caught fire.
Contractor Coloumbe returns from Plains to Missoula to visit family and report rapid progress on J A McGowan’s Plains store. The three story brick structure will house two shops and upper rooms with a central hall for dancing and theater use. occupancy is planned upon completion. He praises Plains’ new brass band formed to accompany political speeches and notes plans to incorporate the group as a permanent organization.
Missoula on October 2 reports calm close to registration books with only one or two present. Total registration reaches 1,589, up 435 from two years ago in the same wards. Offices reopen Monday for late registrations with excuses. Printed lists expected Tuesday for posting and weeklong corrections.
A brief shop listing notes fleece underwear in men’s sizes at Globe store. Items appear on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday with service indicated.
Corvallis resident J Stanley visits Missoula as Samuel Cory arrives from Lothrop. Florence resident L Reynolds spends Sunday in town. Lolo visitors Ole Erickson and Lou Rennick are present. Mrs. W H Watson and children arrived from Elliston. P P Pierce returns from Butte. St Paul type foundry rep George Dutton guests in city. Sheriff Fransham arrives. Buckland to be taken to Bozeman for assault case. Quarantine at Jordan's bakery lifted after no symptoms. Eagles celebrate first anniversary at Odd Fellows hall with program. Marriage of George Rhodes and Mrs. Hornaby in Clinton. Edward Riberdy transfers land near St Regis for $1900. Adson of Duluth, hiking west through Missoula, tours western states.
Missoula reports the Y M C A at the university completed its organization with 23 members. Colton gave a lecture on Temptations of College Life and praised the students and city. Benjamin Stewart elected president and Professor Harkins vice president as Colton heads to Spokane then Pullman to organize additional chapters.
J L McBride of Missoula offers six inch stove pipe at 20 cents per joint and elbows also 20 cents dampers 15 cents. Delivered at any station within 50 miles of Missoula in lots of 10 joints or more.
Joseph Hofeli shows friends a bottle with about 300 ruby stones from a distant site near Missoula. He won't reveal the ground's location until patent rights are secured and Denver-cut stones confirm value. If the ground proves valuable he plans large-scale work soon.
The remains of Fireman Michaud found in a Front street saloon Sunday at 2 am are at Hayes and Mares undertaking rooms. Some friends say he was alive Saturday morning, others cite about 24 hours dead when found. An inquest is set for Monday morning and burial will follow from the Catholic Church.
Missoula October 2 The county clerk has received ballot boxes for the upcoming election and is sending them to precincts. Large boxes measure 30 by 12 by 12 inches and small boxes 18 inches long, with other dimensions matching the large size.
A present condition report states the sidewalks were disarranged during street paving. Inch boards nailed atop the walks should be removed at once to restore safe passage.
In Frenchtown valley residents complain the Palin district schoolhouse is too far for local children. They urge creating a new Palin Frenchtown district or moving the building closer to Frenchtown. Trustees will put the issue to a vote after the election, expecting a lively battle.
Professor J P Rowe arrives from Butte to take duties at the university. He tours buildings and grounds and praises the excellent condition. He expresses satisfaction with Missoula and the opportunity to live there.
On an October Saturday Judge Woody held a brief court session in Missoula to naturalize citizens. Four men appeared and are now entitled to vote: John P. Oleson of Norway, John Parry of Wales, John Ponovan, and Enos Pendergrast both of Ireland. A new session will be held Monday.
A physician, now traveling east, orders Architect Kennedy to prepare plans for a $5,590 cottage on East Pine Street lots owned by Charles Cowell. It will have six rooms and a stone foundation. Construction starts after spring snow melts. J. Lo McBride will relocate an existing building on Front Street land and add a two-unit, six-room expansion costing $2,500 to $3,000.
Citizens complain about deteriorating sidewalks in Missoula's business area. Officials warn repairs are urgent to avoid further damage and costs.
Oct 28 Missoula reports the Northern Pacific time table change with chocolate trains. Trains on the new schedule arrived late causing a rough start. Eastbound service was two hours late on the new card but on time under the old. Westbound trains also two hours late.
Missoula report notes Joseph Steiger recently departed for the East to continue plans for a cottage project with a focus on domestic comfort and local sourcing. Further details on timing and approval were not available in the fragment.
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