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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1901
Page
4
Anaconda citizens recall old swimming holes and favor building a natatorium if a suitable site is found. Local athletes back the project, noting a plunge bath would aid after workouts and delight youths, while former plunge advocates push for a solution.
Ben F. Ramsdell, longtime manager of the Postal Telegraph office in Anaconda, has announced his resignation. The community expresses sincere regret at his departure and thanks him for his service.
Ramsdell leaves Anaconda after three years in charge with the office thriving under his leadership. He will join the Postal Company in the East likely in the Chicago district, aiming to depart around November 7. H Tupper will replace him, already a long time office employee, and expected to continue Ramsdell’s policy of prompt service and accurate dispatch transmission.
The board of county commissioners awarded the steam heating plant and hospital plumbing contract to Copper City Commercial for 650 dollars. Wood supply contract went to W. J. Hilbert at 3.75 per cord. The session also reviewed claims against the county.
Yesterday afternoon a team belonging to Tonge and Morley became frightened while at the corner of Main and Third streets and ran away. They fled south on Main for a block as the horses tried to turn onto Fourth street, but the wagon they pulled struck a telegraph pole and was badly damaged.
The Cowboy and the Lady opens at the Margaret next Thursday night. Set in Colorado the play features breezy humor strong drama and spirited climaxes with a capable Kent led cast and a well suited Teddy North as the cowboy lover.
The article notes Thomas Jefferson, likened to his father Joseph Jefferson, shows marked aptitude for stage work in Rip Van Winkle at the Margaret Theatre. It highlights natural performance, family fame, and anticipated continued success, with Jefferson stating audiences see him as nervy.
Fitzgerald is named to succeed Public Administrator J. Y. Batterton in a formal appointment. The action places Fitzgerald in the role overseeing county affairs and public health matters, with Batterton stepping down after years of service.
At a Powell County special meeting Judge Fitzgerald was appointed public administrator, replacing John Y. Batterton who was elected prior to Powell County creation. The legality of the appointment is debated since Batterton resided in Deer Lodge, now outside the new county, and a special-meeting appointment may be questioned. The outcome is uncertain, with contention over legal grounds and potential challenges.
D G Brownell sues Don Hayes as administrator of Thomas Ford estate claiming 200 acres were bought at 30 dollars per acre with 20 acres lacking title. They seek $1,128 plus interest at 6 percent from the date of sale. James Edward Brown was involved in the original purchase.
Secretary Long confirms a Manila dispatch that Naval Cadet Loveman Noa was killed by natives while ashore near Nipania Island of Samar on October 27 during a boat expedition. Noa, from Tennessee, entered the Annapolis academy in September 1896.
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Scientific medicine claims to kill the dandruff germ by reaching the scalp root. It is marketed as the sole destroyer of dandruff and promises to stop itching, hair loss, and baldness, with availability at all druggists.
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