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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1906
Page
19
Forecast outlines a week of events with emphasis on schedule changes and regional gatherings. It notes timing shifts, expected attendance, and local organization participation, highlighting key venues and dates for the coming period.
The Twin Bridges fair drew strong attendance as Democratic delegates meet in New York to push Hearst for governor while Republican support coalesces around Sulzer and Mayor Adam. The battleship Connecticut will join the fleet, featuring 6000 tons and heavy armament. Madison County Fair opened with calm weather, bustling horse, cattle, and poultry exhibits, a notable livestock show, and a Dillon-Twin Bridges baseball victory amid festive crowds.
Edwin Coffin a Beaverhead county resident died at James Kirkpatrick’s home after illness described as bowel and kidney trouble. Funeral at Methodist church will follow with interment in Mount View cemetery. Coffin, an early settler, came to the valley in 1842, married to a Minnesota woman. his wife died years ago. Survived by sons and daughters, with one son reportedly in Minneapolis and a daughter named, while another relative is said to be dead.
Special dispatch notes Sugar company president Mr Eccles selecting Moz Donnell district on West Babcock Street just north of Gardner for the beet sugar factory site. Sugar committee has purchased 140 acres with near right of way arrangements. Up to 20 more acres may be secured.
In Trenton New Jersey on September 22 a determined father halted his son Leon Embley's engagement to Miss Nellie Shelly. He publicly announced the betrothal cancellation after learning the girl’s family objected. Embley’s attempts to wed were thwarted by his father’s intervention and watchful guardianship. The planned wedding did not occur and the couple's hopes faded.
Philadelphia reports on State Zoologist Surface proposing that public schools host snake collections to teach zoology. Teachers fear reptiles in classrooms while Brumbaugh opposes the plan as intrusive. Surface argues it would aid nature study and field demonstrations. A separate note from Midway Island notes the Magnolia likely to require a convoy before leaving.
A group of Madison county woolgrowers will attend Governor Too’s Helena meeting on October 2 to discuss protective measures against eastern wool buyers who allegedly kept wool prices down this season. The summit aims to set policies to aid producers amid a weak market, with price expectations judged against recent shipments to Billings and local weighings.
Stevensville notes recount local figures and events from the area. W Asta and Father in Stevensville were involved in early church work near the Fl nag. Residents recall oldtimers and a mine survivor led by many. The piece mentions livestock mishaps and a horse shot near town. It covers town visitors, mill improvements, ranch activity, and social visits including Estabrook and Mrs May, with various locals traveling from Missoula, Butte, and Polson.
A flood of small ads seeks carpenters and bridge workers for dam projects on the Missouri River near Helena. Also requests for traveling salesmen, office staff, stenographers, housekeepers, and general laborers across Montana lists firms in Butte, Anaconda, Deer Lodge and Washington territory offering various wages and steady employment.
Fragmented OCR lists want ads in Butte style noting second-hand purnic and hand goods, asking for cash value and contact phone details. Mentions Park at Mitte and Treadwaye with scattered phone and price references.
Ad listing rooms for rent in Montana towns. Describes furnished and unfurnished options, amenities include closets and gas heat, with multiple rooms and bath facilities. Inquiries at Standard Drug Store, 210 Park, Anaconda, and Main Street, Butte.
Advertising fragment lists new and second hand billiard tables bowling gear and fixtures with low prices. Also notes a runabout buggy saddle horses and camping wagons for sale plus a fresh milch cow chickens and other odds and ends at various Butte addresses and box numbers.
A garbled print ad section promotes clairvoyants, palmists, mediums, and chemists in Butte. Names include Professor Masery of Boynt, Rev Mrs Calder Rutledor, Mazie the palmist, and Lewis Waisur assayist, with contact addresses and daily readings advertised among a mix of services. The scattered items resemble a directory style collage from the era.
Ada Corey sister of W E Corey president of United States Steel returns to Pennsylvania home after dispute over funds and teaching duties. She will sing at a public concert and enter the chart per request. The article notes contested finances and connections to Mrs Heasie Rigaes and others.
New York reports John Collins of Ruthven is the Water Wagon pledge breaker, known as a hard farmer with a checkered reputation. He advertised a reward for anyone who can claim he drank, while public sympathy grows for the temperance effort. He has fallen from the wagon before, pledged again, and now claims the water wagon for life amidst repeated relapses.
The entire village of Thelegease in upper Stanaves township, Vonnsburg, Mass was sold for seventy five dollars, including a colonial store, a fuel station, and two houses. Previously it sold to Wilson Schinter for forty seven dollars and fifty cents, and his estate later transferred to Josiah sommat the day after.
Multiple lenders from Butte advertise quick loans on furniture, salary, and real estate security. Offers include low interest, monthly rates around one percent, and emphasis on security. Several firms name addresses in Butte including Park Avenue and Main Street while promoting loans with no delay and terms for witnesses or juror fees.
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