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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1900
Page
12
City council debates establish a paid fire department funding plan. Officials consider staffing, budget implications, and timelines for transition from volunteer service, with public safety and tax effects under review.
Missoula Sept 19 The city council met in adjourned session with all aldermen present except Daily The cemetery proposal was adopted and the city will own the cemetery A report on sidewalk work totaled 221 64 with work by special police for June 4 to Sept 17 Bills for circus day police and fire department freight were approved Firemen will attend state association meetings at Spokane and Livingston The council tried slot machines but lost their luck Chief of police donated two boxes of cigars to the council
Rapidly coming to the front Missoula Sept 14 The Superior mining district is becoming a leading Western Montiana mining center With several new stamp mills under construction including on Bill Beach properties Amador Mining and HBeneh properties The Denver and Rock Island Mining company ships ore by mule due to incomplete DeBogria road Each mine yields fine ore and plans a large stamp mill once transport is finished
Benjamin Stewart resigns as business manager of The Kaimin University paper. Sidney Ward will take the position, bringing business training to maintain the paper’s high standards. Editors from last year include Katherine Wilson Estella Hovee Caroline Cronkrite Katherine Rowan and George Westby, who may return after winter.
Col. Thomas Marshall of Misoula will spend a week touring Granite Philipsburg and Missoula to address miners and farmers on the burning questions of the day. He will begin the stump at Granite and continues with speeches at Philipsburg and Union Hall in Missoula.
Christian Wahl president W D Carrick vice president and Henry Schaeffer treasurer will visit the Clinton mines tomorrow if weather permits. On the 22nd they will attend an officers meeting in Spokane, stopping at the Missoula hotel on the way.
The Northern Pacific Railway plans a two-span 70 foot plate girder steel bridge at No. 7 west of Garrison to replace the wooden structure. Concrete work has begun and the bridge should be in place by January. The company alsoed to clear a major spring ice gorge event from two years ago and is advancing land slide clearance on the Coeur d Alene branch. Coal storage at Missoula and other yards increases to several thousand tons as work continues under winter prep.
Architect Gibbons reports the Page building contract awarded to Boardman Warner of Hamilton. Competing bids were George Dildine Missoula 10200 and Charles Stabern Helena 11500. Hotel foundation completed and due December 1. Ravalli county courthouse brick work near first story. county jail excavation begun. Tailor made salt or overcoat cheap at Golden Rule.
Missoula reports the death of Pearson a farmer aged about after two months of illness with consumption. He died suddenly after a hearty supper and contracted the disease while caring for a brother who died of it. The body was shipped to Stevensville for burial.
The notice invites customers to visit the Golden Rule to measure for a suit this Friday or Saturday, either now or later, encouraging shoppers to view a large display of woolens and consider their options.
A skilled tailor showcases woolens in a grand display at the Golden Rule store during Friday and Saturday, the 21st and 22nd of the month, inviting customers to browse and purchase.
Rice the cowboy preacher famed for addressing crowds then blocking streets is in Missoula with his wife. Mrs. Rice spoke at the Daly building corner while Mr. Rice, once at the Gem theater, is remembered by local friends who recall old times. House plants for sale noted for Mrs Young on South First Street.
A three member party of Milwaukee officers from the Copper Bell Mill arrived in Missoula on the north coast limited and will stay several days to inspect local mining facilities.
Missoula on September 19 reported Chief of Police Houston arresting four bicycle riders for sidewalk violations within city limits. One Japanese rider paid five dollars and costs. two were businessmen and a popular young Missoula woman. The chief vowed enforcement and will extend limits outside the city if the ordinance is not designated.
A Missoula listing shows unclaimed letters at the post office for the week ending September 18 1900. Names include Luigi Leone Di Angelo Mrs Andrews Mrs Bellinger E Bridges Baldwin PD A Buchanan G J Calvert J L Carr D R DD Francis Miss Jennie Fuller Mrs Anna Franke Grannis Mrs Sophie Hoffman Ed McLain Mrs Maguire Mrs Lewis Newton Gus Newport Charles Porter Dan Quesnell H E Rockridge W G Scofield Mary Schoenfeld Helmet Behoenfeld George BB Sterling J EK Bage Miss Lena Setelle Miss Mary Spooner Mat Stow Wm Stratton F B Thayer James Trevillyan John Urich Vansickle D A Warwick GEO H KEEP P M Banquet restaurant hints and Hartleys ad follow.
Miss Jessie Marley leaves for Spokane. Fifteen Japs shipped to Hampton by railroad. George Scully visits Missoula and stays at the Florence. A new girl joins Engineer and Mrs Sheedy’s household. Missoula Tile & Brick to fire a 209000 kiln soon. NP Railway builds depot at Lothrop nearly complete. J D McDougal and William Sweeney back from Atlin Lake. B Ajay abroad several months. A vicious dog killed after biting several people. Huddleson’s confiscated slot machines shipped to Butte. George Wood and Joe Fitzgerald return from Cape Nome for winter here. Sewer cleaning at the depot completed. J A McCowan visits Plains and reports valley in fine shape. Crops large in every line. John Wieley family depart for Detroit for a few weeks. Infant born to Mr and Mrs Knight at Sisters hospital dies shortly after. Remains buried. Engineer Baillie takes lay-off to Paradise Hot Springs. Boss rests. Station Agent McGaudy of Victor spends time on political matters, then travels to Helena. L H Blanchard files complaint against W L Johnson for hogs at large. warrant issued. Republican League to meet to select campaign suit and plan marching club. Fas trial sample to be reviewed by club. Postal card outreach to Missoula county residents shows growing support for club. W H Law of NP arrives in Missoula in private car, escorting Superintendent Russell. heading to Butte. Another town vs northsiders baseball game slated. last week town boys won 41 to 20. Archie McTaggert leads northsiders. possible pro from south side to play Sunday. Globe store showcases fall jackets and millinery.
Wallace notes that Hecla Mining will activate a compressor and hoist in about 10 days to begin shaft development. The plant, 294 feet long with varying widths, has paid $40,000 in dividends from ore above Canyon creek. The Edith shipped 14 tons of galena and 3 tons of ore this week.
John Halloway of French Camp Mississippi describes thirty years of diarrhoea relief after using Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He praises the product for curing him and urges access for others. The ad highlights Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for cold related issues and Chamberlain's Pain Balm for cuts sprains and rheumatic pain with no opium. Available from Standard Drug Smith Drug and Martin Drug companies.
A Murray ledge group Ward Snyder Eli Wood and James Wood shipped the first lead ore ever hauled to a railroad from the area near Murray. The discovery, in the Terrible Edith tunnel, prompted new tunneling 400 feet deeper to test the vein’s value, with additional silver lead and copper strikes reported nearby.
Lieut Meehbine Man Arraconed Missoula September 19 RB F Huddleston, the man who tried to place slot machines in Missouri businesses but failed, was arraigned before Justice Hayes on gambling machine charges. He pleaded time and will have a hearing Thursday afternoon.
The Christian Helpers' society hosted a social at Bennett opera house netting about $75 for the Galveston fund. A Union opera house ball with Esmay’s orchestra and University band performances also drew large crowds, with hall receipts totaling about $50.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the Lovely Potters featuring a fresh lineup nicknamed the runabouts, highlighting their lively pace and crowd appeal as a standout act.
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