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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1906
Page
23
The Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 130 Higgins Avenue Missoula with telephone number 118 Advertising rates are available on application.
Missoula Montana council moved final passage of an ordinance to allow the city to purchase the Missoula Light and Water plant and franchise. Mayor opposed haste, but after a recess the measure passed 5-0 with absences. Sept 17 set for special meeting to hear company views and bids. residents protested city contracting for improvements on the south side.
Round toes and stylish comfort define Gotzian Shoes as they claim to fit all foot shapes without extreme fashion. The advertisement emphasizes footwear that respects proper form while offering elegance and wearability, and promotes a booklet explaining how shoes are made.
The article argues property owners should be allowed to do the work themselves under city imposed restrictions. Strong opposition targets the idea of installing walks and curbing and charging the cost to the adjacent property.
Missoula September 4 Western Montana fair committee met to plan the October fair from the 8th to 12th. Total exhibit and fair expense not to exceed 1.59 with 1,000 from county commissioners. M Allen of Lolo was chosen president Charles Dallman treasurer F J Effert secretary. Premiums revision to be continued next Thursday. Grounds inspected and found in good shape. last year carpentry work cost about 700 will be eliminated this year.
Missoula Sept 4 Mike O'Donnell F Emmons J Rodgers and a deaf mute were arrested while attempting to sell silk apparel near the railroad yards. They appeared before Justice Phillips with the three men pleading not guilty. The mute could not communicate and was returned to jail. A hearing is set for Sept 7.
A young man identified as T. Foley was arrested in Missoula while attempting to dispose of three large Stillson wrenches. He said he planned to sell 16 dozen wrenches a dozen razors and six dozen revolvers that he had cached in nearby timber. Chief Gove and the sheriff's deputies will search the timber at dawn to locate the cache.
Philadelphia reports District Attorney Bell has postponed the trial of 14 wholesale ice dealers charged with conspiracy in price fixing. He cites a significant Real Estate Trust case and says sufficient criminality evidence has been found. He expects one to three arrests tomorrow as part of the broader inquiry.
MISSOULA NOTES report Reilly selling fresh cakes and pies. Wallace visitor P Ruddy and Plains attorney H J Burleigh attended Missoula on Tuesday. Helena attorney Charles Donnelly is in town for court matters. Edna M R Forbes completed timber and stone proof on 160 acres near Frenchtown. Florence McQueston John W Buford and Helen Buford each filed on 160 acres of timber and stone land. William McGarvey of Canagi and Sweden natives John Larsen and P A Ranstrom declared intent to become citizens.
Missoula reports the second act of The Royal Chef will boast the largest stage ever seen there. Chicago mechanics are assembling the Union Theatre set including a rebuilt back stage for a broad staircase beside a courtroom scene. The scene shines in white and gold with extensive electric lighting, requiring nearly 30 stage hands and 14 electricians.
In Missoula Rept 4 Peter M Jeffrey sold for 2500 dollars to Frank Vogel a strip of land in section 23 township 1. J M Dixon deeded to IAO Mc Donald lots 12 and 18 and 1 foot on the north side of lot 14 block 10 Montana addition for a consideration of 1 dollar.
Mrs William Millis of Arlee died this afternoon at Sisters Hospital after several days illness. She leaves a husband in Arlee. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
The funeral for Dr. Edgar A. Brooke will take place tomorrow in Missoula. Interment is planned at Valley Cemetery and the service will be under the auspices of the Woodmen of the World.
Missoula residents saw a routine county commissioners meeting today with no major business conducted. Officials considered ordinary items and adjourned after standard motions, with no notable decisions or changes announced.
Boise Idaho Sept 4 United States Senator W B Heyburn of Idaho assailed the land withdrawal to form forest reserves and irrigation water conservation. He clashed with Rep Reeder of Kansas as the session debated forestry grazing and related issues drawing hisses and calls for order. Pinchot defended Roosevelt policy while Heyburn charged advisers misled the president and pointed to Idaho Montana Washington forest reserves shrinking homesteads.
County physician reports 71 inmates at the county poorhouse and hospital as of Sept. 1. Also mentions Guy L. Smith known for duck hunting with favorable shipments observed by friends in Butte. Ravalli hotel in Hamilton, Mont opens year round with all conveniences for tourists. request new booklet.
Judge Webster opened the September term in Missoula and set numerous trials including murder, gang gambling, assault, grand larceny and divorce cases. Arthur O. Robinson sues Dinsmore and Barrett over a tract in Orchard Home, seeks mortgage cancellation and a warranty deed. Barrett tied to the mortgage, Robinson paid into court the due sum. Also, A. H. Parsons represents C. A. Stillinger in a suit against W. H. Van Camp for 107.50 with an attached claim.
The twenty six annual Montana Christian association convened in Helena as trains were delayed keeping many delegates away, with expectations of 50 attending by tomorrow. Sessions include welcome by W H Poorman, talks by W H Bagby and Paul H Castle, Young Peoples Society Endeavor program, and reports from officers.
Havana reports growing unease as the insurgent mood spreads in Pinar del Rio Havana and Santa Clara with two thirds of rural residents said to be sympathetic to rebellion. Government aims to quell the insurrection though peace prospects remain uncertain as crops suffer and normal self rule is debated.
The coroner and jury continued the inquest into the deaths of Joe Murray and Ernest Eathorne, drowned at Columbia Gardens lake Sunday night. Seven witnesses testified with no new facts, as cross examination probed the boat’s condition and potential leaks. Kathorne’s remains were sent to Helena for interment, and Murray’s funeral was scheduled at St Joseph’s Church with a Catholic cemetery burial.
Charles W. Leimer, a noted mining and mill expert formerly with Montana Zinc in Butte, Mont, was killed in the Andes while employed by a prominent American capital backed mining firm. He helped remodel the Alice company’s 49 stamp mill for zinc ores and later worked with Clarence B. Wisner and R. K. Humphreys before moving to Colorado. Leimer was known for his design work on mills and lived with Humphreys in Butte.
Labor day in Virginia City began at 11 p.m. with courthouse readings led by Judge Lew L. Callaway and an ovation for T. J. Walsh of Helena. Athletic events followed on Wallace street including multiple age group races won by Harry Smith Tiny Richards and Charles Meyers. The Virginia City team beat Ruby in baseball, and the day closed with a dance at the Auditorium.
In a late afternoon and evening balloting, over 700 votes were cast by the miners union to choose officers. President O Connor did not seek reelection, and tallying continued as members awaited final results at Welock. Candidates included Tim Shea and Patrick Duffy for president and Timothy Lynch and Patrick Burns for vice president, with multiple contenders for secretary and treasurer.
Washington discusses tying up a $12,000 deposit at a Tangier bank linked to Paul O. Stensland, Chicago bank president, as officials weigh international law issues. Governor Deneen asks U S. government to seek Morocco surrender of Stensland, charged with embezzling $1.3 million.
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