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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1901
Page
10
Crowds at Missoula during the fair are promised two rare offers presented as exceptionally good value. The dealer asserts these deals are as strong as any previous offers, urging customers to recognize the implied quality and urgency.
A local retailer advertises bargain clothing with 20 ladies' tailored suits priced from 10 to 15 dollars. The sale promises options in various styles and sizes to attract shoppers seeking affordable dress attire.
A catalog of twenty high grade ladies' suits, each unique, with values around 35 dollars, is presented for sale. The listing notes variations in style and material, inviting bidders seeking distinct ensembles for formal wear and daywear.
Two limited time bargains shown during fair week claim exclusivity and high value. The notices urge careful consideration as these offers cannot be matched elsewhere or replicated outside the event.
A rare collection will be renewed Monday offering a large assortment of neckwear at popular prices. The sale promises bargains and close inspection for collectors and shoppers alike.
In Missoula on September 2 the Stevensville training school announces its 1901 1902 program. The prospectus lists Rev. D B Price as superintendent and professor M L Roark as principal. It outlines calendar dates, tuition, and strict conduct rules for students including no leaving town without permission and mandatory church attendance.
Missoula September 24 Sheriff Prescott contests a county bill cut by commissioners reducing his expense claim by about 48 dollars. He prepared an appeal to the district court, to be filed tomorrow, bringing deputies and the sheriff into court over the unpaid difference.
Missoula reports a rapid rush of new telephone connections after a new system was introduced. Manager Barlow describes daily demand as higher than supply, with many homes and businesses awaiting service. He calls Missoula the best hello town in the state for its size. Ci Drug Store notes wholesale drugs and paints with the largest stock in the state.
The Big Flat road district trustees awarded a $225 contract to Thomas Densmore to improve the road passage used by local residents. Work will start when the county road grader is available, with residents hopeful for quicker repairs. The report also notes police actions in Missoula related to disrupting secretaries in the area.
Authorities widen their drag net and aim at more offenders in town. Fines are imposed on those already caught and the same method will be used for others found in the city. City officers face the odd challenge of women in the lower district shielding such men. Concord grapes offered at 3 baskets for $1 by Rielly's.
George Mobus a switchman in Missoula was instantly killed at 6 PM on the Northern Pacific repair track as he tried to couple two cars. The engine had just moved away, and a possible steam leak or miscue caused the fatal accident. Mobus, about 24, had six years in yard service and was highly regarded. his brother John worked in the other yard. Interment is planned in The Dalles, Oregon. An inquest is set for Monday.
Missoula officers praise Officer Anderson of the Higeins avenue beat for preventing burglaries since his assignment. A recent attempt at Macaffie’s store was thwarted when Anderson confronted two trespassers at 3 30 am and sent them out of town after they claimed they sought a place to sleep. One suspect remarked the town was becoming as bad as Spokane.
Missoula notes slow progress on the Northern Pacific grade work due to a large west end slide. crews from Carlan moved to the west to remove dirt and will return after several days. Masonry begins on concrete piers for the new river bridge while rock piles and track work continue. Fresh oysters and fish at Union Market.
Missoula notices a special racing programme on Tuesday afternoon with a green horse harness race featuring Charlie Winters Lord Considine and entries from John Campbell and John Cyr. A sprinter match between Tom and David Lewis of Clinton is planned with another running event and a pony race. The regular schedule starts Wednesday.
Four men were jailed in Missoula after officers found them playing stud poker at a West Front street saloon. They may face gambling charges as authorities determine the case. The men are identified as tin horn gamblers. incident occurred Saturday night.
David Graham, awarded the replanking contract for the Higgins avenue bridge in Missoula, expects to begin within a few days once materials arrive. He has guaranteed completion in 40 days and must start promptly to meet the deadline.
Missoula reports Henry Schoenfeldt a well known local butcher says he is prepared to move his business to Superior where he resided years ago. He visited Missoula this week on business. The note places Schoenfeldt at Potomac with his family.
Missoula prepares for a week of fast races and superb exhibits. E R Kilburn reports prime track conditions while railways offer fare of one third to attract crowds. Local fruit and vegetable displays from Yellowstone county highlight quality goods. The livestock and orchards show strong entries from Bitter Root and Missoula valleys. Church events and baptismal names fill the ensuing notes as Rev Linley travels to Australia and England before returning for Christmas.
Rev. C. H. Linley of the Episcopal Church preached his last sermon before departing for a trip around the world. The morning service drew a large parish, with Della Harding delivering Holy City. Linley has led the church through eleven years with a strong, faithful ministry.
A sales pitch touts electricity and Dr Bennett’s Electric Belt as a universal cure for weak, nervous individuals. It claims immediate vitality restoration, red cheeks, and strengthened nerves, with free books on nerve vital ailments and eternal youth, and offers renewal options for worn belts at a price.
The funeral of David Bigger was held today from Odd Fellows hall with Woodmen of the World services. The hall housed a large gathering of friends and Clerks' union members. floral tributes adorned the casket. A brother from the East attended, and Rev F J Salsman of the Baptist church delivered the sermon.
Gen. J. E. Marion will be buried tomorrow at Frenchtown. A large crowd from Missoula will travel by train and private cars to attend the funeral. Floral tributes arrive from across the state in honor of the general.
The Globe advertises a fair week sale featuring extra heavy men’s wool fleeced underwear displayed in the east window. Shoppers invited to visit for special pricing and local bargains during the event.
MISSOULA NOTES recounts visits from M. M. Ross, H. Hartman, Y. L. Bean, and others, plus regularizing Northern Pacific train service. Mentions illnesses and recoveries including Dr. J. M. Fox and Deputy Kendall, and notes on local commerce and saw mill activity. Local officials W. B. Russell and J. W. Tisdale travel, with arrivals from Kalispell and Coeur d'Alene.
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