The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-03-10
NEWS OF THE EAST SIDE
Great Falls Is Just As LiYaly As She
Ever Was.
PLANS FOR PUBLIC PROGRESS
The Mines Are Rich and the Whole
surrounding Region Gives
Promise of Seeing a Sum-
mer OF Prosperity.

trade rooms. Charles Woehner spoke re.
specting the new telephone company and
the benefits that would accrue to patrons
In the reduced rates. He strongly advo-
Gated citizens telephone company, to be
owned and run on the cooperative plan.
Dan Mckay said he was against the idea
OF granting any more franchises to pri-
vate companies; he was in favor of the
city ownership of telephone, electric
light and water plants. He made quite a
speech in support of that idea.
President Goodrich said the good work
of the chamber during the past year in
oehaIf OF the telephone connection be-
tween this city and Lewistown had borne
fruit, and the work of constructing the
line Will begin at an early date. S. S.
Hobson, the Lewistown banker, and j. T.
Arlington of this city are behind the en-
terprise, sufficient guarantee that it will
go through. He said he understood that
the Bell Telephone company will shortly
commence work on its line between here
and Helena, which will give Great Falls
direct telephone connection with Ana
conda, Butte, MIssoula and other cities on
the west side, as we'll as Bozeman and
Livingston.
Frank Ambrose, proprietor of the
maccaroni factory, said that his plant at
the Black Eagle dam is working very
satisfactorily and he expects to build up
a good trade in the northwest. The ques-
ton of the establishment of a beet sugar
factory here was taken up and discussed
in all its phases. President Goodrich
said he felt assured in making the state
mont that no point in the United States
has better facilities for raising beets and
manufacturing the sugar product than
right here. The secretary was instructed
to correspond with the management of
the large beet sugar mandatory in Ne
braska and ascertain the standing of BUSH
ness In THAT line during the past year.
James Haven was elected secretary, and
after discussing several matters of vital
Importance to the future welfare of the
city. the chamber adjourned till next
Friday evening.
The board of county commissioners of
Choteau county has appointed the follow
ing road supervisors for their respective
districts: j. Shellenberger, ]. Menahan,
ID. II. Thornber, c. c. Crawford, H. STAN
ton, L. Hubner, w. b. Smith, H. Girls
bach. lal ...a.-
, Frank Demars of Big Sandy met with
an injury while scuffling with a friend
who grabbed him by the wrist, giving him
a twist and jerk, breaking the bone of
the arm and dislocating the shoulders.
Demars was taken to Benton hospital.
j. ID. Woolery, who was taken from
Havre to the Benton hospital for treat
ment, died from the effects of consump-
ton. His relatives live in California and
telegraphed TO bury the remains at Ben
ton, which was done.
The new fire wagon was tested by the
department., but it did not stand the test
very well, one of the springs being broken.
1t viii be returned to the manufacturers
forthwith.
James t. Sanford, vice president of the
Northwestern National bank, has returned
from an extended trip on the coast.
The sale of tickets for the Debs lecture
Sunday evening indicates a big house.
The distinguished leader of the A. r. U. |
will face as big an audience here as any,
where in the state.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. F. s. Murphy of |
the south side, n boy.
The remains of Mrs. Charles Kendall |
who died at her home on the south side |
Thursday afternoon were shipped to Ben |
ton yesterday and the funeral held there |
Today. The deceased was a former resi- |
lent of Benton, having but recently |
moved TO this city. Her husband has the |
of q large circle of friends in
lis great bereavement.
Deputy Sheriff Mcdonald came in from
he country yesterday after an extensive
rip TO the rural district, subpoenaing wit
lesses for the present term court. He
ays the farmers are getting ready to put
n large crops this spring and many have
Ilready commenced seeding, especially
he bench land farmers.
A blue print of tho monument to be
rected in Highland cemetery by the old
oldlers, union and confederate, shows
hat 1t will be something fine. The
celestial will be of granite and bear the
inscription: I'm Memory of the Blue and
ray" On the shaft will be inscribed:
They Sleep Together" also carvings of
ne two flags underneath two cannons
rossed. The monument will be about 20
eet in height. The veterans of both
rmies who are interesting themselves in
he prof ct of providing a common sep
lcher for the dead of the union and the
onfederate armies are very enthusiastic
yer the proposed monument, as well
hey may be, for il promises to be one of
he finest in the state.
The new bridge across Milk river at
hinook was completed this week.
Rev. j. A. Martin of Glasgow and Miss
ade Mccormick were married at 4
clock Thursday by Rev. Messrs. Van
rsdell and Rogers. The ceremony was
in the church and was wit
essed by a large number of Glasgow peo-
lie. Following the ceremony there was a
'ception by the Ladies' Aid and Epworth
ague. Miss Shileau. assisted by Miss
utro of Benton. cnlivened the occasion
it'll some fine music. Rev. Messrs. Van |
rsdell and Rogers and Attorney Wilkin-
IN made felicitious speeches, the last
AIMED divine winning merlted applause
II bis splendid rendition of the Scotch
flG. Half Past Five The happy
'uple received many beautiful presents. I
Deputy United States Marshal David
IN passed through here to-day en- route
Helena, having IN his custody William ,
avid. who Is accused of trespassinG on !
c Blackioot reservation after having ,