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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1900
Page
12
The Western Montana office of the Standard is located at 110 West Main Street Mis soula. Telephone number 08. Advertising rates available on request.
Friends fear Louis Bitterman has vanished after a protracted spree. He left a ranch near Frenetown, lingered at a dinner, then disappeared and may be drowned in the Missoula River or dead in the brush. He came to Missoula in 1877 with the third U S infantry, later ran a saloon, gambled, and is about 52.
The announcement touts William H Wests Big Minstrel Jubilee as highly entertaining with a street parade by the entire company. It promises new spectacular features and a show appealing to all tastes, noting the merriment, music, and comic acts as main attractions.
Allen Fowler reports Victor's housing boom with completed residences and plans for more. Appolonio Fowler store nears opening as a large two story brick block. A new fish hatchery is nearly finished and expected to boost local trade.
Missoula dated September 28 reports the Billy West minstrel troupe arriving from Great Falls for a performance tonight at Florence hotel. West and manager Ricaby note Missoula’s prosperity and anticipate a full house and a great show, hoping to make the city a regular stop.
Hartley’s Baseball features new golf goods on Sunday and advertises a baseball game that day between the North Siders and the Town club. The vacant lot used for Labor Day events hosts the match with a lineup list for the Town club including Schanders Corbin Vassar Harris Hart Ed Vassar Fenton Grant Reid and substitutes Montgomery Feist.
Filed for Record Missoula Sept 28 county clerk and recorder lists deeds and a quartz location. Deed Frank H Woody to Burril of Plains lot 5 6 7 block 4 Plaine for 8.90. Deed Alice Reynolds to Emma J De Staffany two acres SE quarter NW quarter sec 26 township 20 north range 26 west for 200. Independence quartz lode mining claim in Mountain House district located by James Ward W A Hughes and W G Bannon.
Lambert Molinelli editor of the Democrat Messenger departs Missoula for Chicago to consult a specialist about his illness. He has been unwell for months and returned to hospital several times with worsening condition. Friends hope for his early return and recovery.
The Globe store invites shoppers to preview newly arrived fall jackets and millinery offerings. Local emphasis on fresh styles and seasonal accessories.
A large band of cattle was received from the reservation this week by J. R. Daily for his place below town. The stock on the reservation is in good condition and ready for winter. Ranges this summer have been excellent and the cattle have thrived well.
A certificate of nomination was filed with the county clerk by the democrats naming Judge Woody for the district judge post. The filing marks the first nomination certificate submitted this fall in Missoula and Ravalli counties.
The leading minstrel organization appears in this city at the Union Opera House on Saturday evening presenting a program of top marching tunes humor and song. The appearance promises vibrant entertainment by a renowned troupe and draws local interest.
Missoula churches announce Sunday services Lutheran at 3 pm and 2 pm Sunday school at Main and Washington Rev. G Mertz Church of Christ sermons at 11 am and 8 pm with Bible study Evening topic The Sun of Righteousness Christian Endeavor 7 15 pm at H E Russell Christian Science 11 am Elks hall Presbyterian 11 am round up service for Sunday school scholars 11 am and 6 pm Endeavor Service Holy Spirit 11 am prayer 12 15 Sunday school 30 pm evening prayer 30 pm Congregational south side 11 am and 2 pm Rev J A Barnes Young people 7 pm Baptist 11 am and 2 pm Rev F J Salsman Sunday school 12 20 Epworth league 6 45 pm Methodist class meeting 10 15 am preaching 11 am Sunday school 12 15 pm Epworth league 6 45 pm Rev J W Bennett p astor.
Grand millinery opening of Mrs Kellogg Sackett in Missoula on Saturday from 10 to 9. Decoration features unprecedented trimmings just unveiled in the West. Latest styles on display with an electrical piano adding unique music for visitors. The shop is the city's only exclusive millinery store.
The piece argues women bear house duties with a hidden pain and praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female weakness inflammation ulceration and brain weakness. It claims near total cure rates and urges use for relief and healing through the medicine.
Ss Adams visits from Copper Cliff. Frank J Cleary registers from Seattle. Henderson visits Missoula from Lothrop. Woodman from Butte at the Florence. Mrs Moore from Butte and J L Goodwin from Anaconda visit. M Hollensteiner from the Lolo ranch in town. Gus Nelson hospitalized with typhoid fever. McDermott and Swan from Blackfoot ranches in Missoula. J Bank returns to St Regis after city business. Missoula Mercantile wins Page hotel plumbing contract at Hamilton. M B McBride returns from St Paul after two weeks visiting NP head offices. Architect Kennedy drafts a neat cottage for C N Baird on East Spruce. Good Templars basket social at Odd Fellows hall with good attendance. Col T C Marshall and Republican speakers depart for Stevensville and Hamilton to speak on local issues. Two patients admitted to Sisters hospital, Hanlon with rheumatism and a cut. Hickey ill near Kendall camp, may need operation. E Metzger of Harrisburg PA visiting. director in Lock Front Hair Remedy firm, business thriving. Hair remedy originated from a Missoula man who sold his stake to the firm. president expected soon. Mr Harris of Butte arrives to run Butte Inter Mountain, B J Wall leaving for Butte. Wall well regarded. Missoula wishes him success. Golden Rule advertises French flannels and black dress goods. Claud Puchanan back on streets after severe cold.
The Missoula Red and Gun claw club invites all enthusiasts to a Sunday live bird shoot at their grounds on the south side. Two contests are scheduled with 7 and 12 live pigeons, beginning promptly at 10 o clock. this is the first live bird shoot since last summer and is expected to attract many participants.
Local shop displays a selection from McHaffle Bros featuring cloaks furs and suits at the Golden Rule. The article notes available garments and pricing details for readers seeking winter apparel options.
Olson, 20, son of Hans Olson the Missoula Labor Day fatality victim, died at his Bonner home from consumption. He leaves his mother and siblings. Funeral set for Saturday afternoon at Valley cemetery in Bonner.
The Baptist State Sunday School association holds its session in Stevensville this week with a large turnout. Ex Governor Leslie of Helena attends as a distinguished visitor. Also listed are plumbing supplies with prices: six inch pipe 20 cents per joint elbows 20 cents damper 10 cents delivered within 50 miles of Missoula in lots of 20 joints or more. J. L. McBride
The play A Wise Guy arrives at the Union next Monday as a lighthearted entertainment with no strong plot beyond funny situations. It features a capable company of well known performers, witty skits, and several pretty women. Seat sales start Saturday morning with mail orders to the Golden Rule store in Missoula.
An advertisement listing a broad range of goods including dry goods, clothing and furnishings for men and youth, floor coverings such as moquettes and Axminsters, Linoleums and Mattings, harness and turf goods, buggies wagons sleds, hay rakes, tinners and plumbers supplies, and farm products like wheat oats hay and bran.
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