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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
12
Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 110 West Main Street Missoula. Telephone number 118. Advertising rates furnished on application.
County Commissioner Tietjen directed Roads Supervisor Coombs to repair the Deer Creek bridge in Missoula, noting wet timber used in construction and now dry timbers and iron failing to bind. Local residents will cover additional bridge repairs, while grading on the Marshall road begins and advances before cold weather.
In Missoula on September 21 there is movement to organize a light artillery company if enough men enlist. Veterans of artillery units are ready to join, including one who served in the Utah artillery in the Philippine war. Prospective members ask for state support and four cannon plus uniforms revolvers and.
Local store promotes a large display of Woolens and invites customers to visit Friday or Saturday the 21st and 22nd to shop or take measurements at Golden Rule.
Missoula baseball fans expect a hot game Sunday at the grounds near the old bottling works on the north side with strengthened lineups. Town Boys versus North Siders feature Henry Schander Edwin Vassar Paul Vascar te Pitener Marsh Mayer Lee Frederick Shartet James Grant Charles Hatt John Fenton William Nase Clarence Heath Archie McTaggart William Lawrence Edward Longley Thomas Fry as umpire Ike Leiser as scorer. Fresh sausage at Union market and Golden Rule ads reference local commerce.
A woman, seated on a bed with her head in her hands, cried when approached by officers. She offered no resistance and began crying when touched. She was taken to jail. Meanwhile the Globe store advertises new fall jackets and millinery.
In Missoula on September 21 cowboy preacher Rice and his wife continue street meetings drawing curious crowds. The couple, linked to past concert hall work, travel with three children and sell a small book. The group challenges Salvation Army efforts as audiences dwindle for local lassies.
Missoula on September 21 Justice Hayes bound Long, accused of murdering Louie Rad digan in late July, over to the district court. Attorney J H Duffy from Anaconda sought a writ of habeas corpus as the matter moves to Monday’s hearing. Duffy to return home in the morning.
Local Missoula churches list service times for Presbyterian Holy Spirit Congregational Baptist Christian and Methodist churches. Details include sermon times Sunday school hours and church leaders like pastors Linley Barnes Rossell and Bennett. All members and friends are invited to attend.
McHattie Bros present a four act melodrama titled For Her Sake at the Union opera house in Missoula on September 26. The drama features Russian military men and ladies in a tale of love intrigue and treachery with lively comedy effects. Seats go on sale Saturday at Kohn's.
Charles Prelix the colored secretary was released after arrest for threatening a Cleopatra's life on the row. He must depart Missoula at once and a charge of living on the earnings of a town woman was filed against him. Prelix had served a penitentiary term and was involved in a saloon scuffle on West Front Street where he cut a man with a knife.
The Union opera house in Missoula drew a representative audience to see Daniel J. Bandmann and his amateur company perform Don Caesar de Kazan in three acts. The cast was well received and the play was well rendered with strong applause. The performance served as a benefit for Galveston sufferers with substantial receipts.
John Orchard spoke at Missoula Orchard's Lecture on September 21 at the M church about Sunday school work. His talk included destitution and sin stories that moved listeners and drew tears. He plans another address at the Presbyterian church next Sunday as a mass meeting.
The land case between mining property owners and the Northern Pacific consumed the day with witness testimony. Protestants argued the land is more valuable for timber than mineral. Mr Oldaker for the railway company testified. A tailor showcases woolens at the Golden Rule on Friday and Saturday.
Rose Bennett, described as a woman of the half world, was jailed in Missoula county after days of insanity. She earlier carried a bundle of old clothes to the First National bank and left them without comment, then collapsed to her knees in prayer on West Front Street as officers arrived.
Woodworth, who arrived from Helena after an accident while changing trains, is resting with an ankle swollen but improving. The leg ligaments tore and a small bone broke. P M Reilly Co reports Missoula delays as western train arrived late due to an engine fainting near Spokane. House plants for sale by Mrs Young on South First Street.
MISSOULA NOTES reports O D onnel from St Regis suffered a serious injury when a log fell in the woods and he is hospitalized at Sisters hospital. The Ivaro farmers dispute was settled out of court with the defendant paying costs and the case dismissed. The California market will close Monday for a Jewish holiday.
In Missoula on September 21 two cave-ins occurred at Main and Stevens during cribbing removal for a sewer ditch. Crews had finished laying pipe and avoided serious injury as earth and cribbing buried parts of the site but none of the workers were trapped. A central standing pipe was damaged by falling dirt. Owen's orchestra for dance music advertised with building paper and tar felt prices.
Apia Samoa Sept 7 transition of government from the tripartite rule to German administration has brought smoother politics natives settling into contentment Mulimni peninsula rebuilt as seat of government Mataafa installed as high chief roles and laws pass through his hands Tutuila native government praised by Commandant Tilley with emphasis on roads sanitation and education Pagopage coal facility progressing and a Tutuila National Guard organized to drill in tactics
News on the steamer Moana reports a strong protest by Australian colonies against American shipping laws applied to Hawaii. Britain and the United States are negotiating to modify the laws, while Australia contemplates reprisals if steamers are denied equal access to Hawaiian ports.
General James H Wilson reports Peitaiho fallen to American forces this morning. British officials confirm temples seized by arrangement and say Wilson plans to attack Banhaition to destroy the Chinese arsenal. German movements noted westward as the chase continues.
A dated Pekin dispatch notes General Wilson with 800 Americans and 600 British plus six guns marching west on September 20 to assault Pelachu from the west while German forces move in from the east. Japanese scouts report surrounding country free of the enemy and no word from the sixth U S command in the northwest.
Ravalli County's Emporium offers premier dry goods selection described as set to match the finest quality and careful selection.
A special dispatch from Key West reports two vessels ashore on a northern key about 49 miles from Atlanta. It is said that half the crew aboard one ship is lost. Wreckers have been sent to investigate the situation.
A hotel proprietor explains why a Brooklyn landlady advertised boating and fishing and golf links, clarifying that guests should bring their own golf equipment. He intended to invite patrons to enjoy golf, though he admits lack of exact knowledge about golf links.
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