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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1902
Page
11
The Walkerville school election passed quietly with 999 registered voters and under 200 ballots cast. Voters mostly backed the $100 bonding measure and the sale of Jefferson school property, with district 8 and 9% still tallying. County commissioners will finalize the full count after districts arrive.
Basin voters chose two school trustees with M. Freeborn and Albert Kilburn leading the tally. Road trustees were elected with F. Sackerson and A. Peruse among top vote getters. The school race drew large turnout including many women using buggies, and the bell rang for several minutes in celebration.
A woman was arrested this morning as she prepared to catch a train east after a man named John Doe accused her of stealing $90. He alleged she lured him into 108 Pleasant alley and fled with the money during a hosiery sale at Hennessy’s offering high grade half hose for 25c a pair.
Mrs Jean Thoreaughman visits for a few days with Will iam Coleman family in Deer Lodge. Harry Wales, Thomas Bayles and George Bennett depart for England. Redemptorist Mission at St Lawrence church closes with Bishop Brondel in attendance. Dr O B Whitford visiting Lewiston Idaho with son Dr Charles Whitford, plans return soon. Sherriffs arrest William Sharkey and John Valentine for gambling. released on $100 bond. warrants out for two others. Sacred Heart choir cancels Haydns mass due to illness, will sing lighter selections. N A Carlson of 719 South Idaho wins two free scholarships in engineering studies to be offered. Montana Verde Copper Co articles of incorporation filed. capital stock $2,500,000. incorporators/directors F W Warnock, Joseph Johnson of Butte, Oscar Nelson of Pierre S D.
Papers filed before the Spanish treaty claims commission by Blimer Hobbs Clark for the Spanish-American Abattoir company against the United States seek $700,000 for exclusive stockyards and packing house franchises in Havana Cienfuegos and Santiago Cuba. The suit argues operations were suspended during the insurrection and the grant has no value, claiming jurisdiction under the treaty of Paris.
In Missoula a record 84 votes were cast in a school election with a crowd at the polls from 2 to 6 pm. John L. Sloane and A L Stone won the district trustees seats, beating Beck and McBride in this contest.
Great Falls voters chose long term trustees O S Warden A R McKenzie J W Freeman and J T Athey with E H Cooney winning the short term. Labor candidates Lithgow and Hull were defeated. Bond issue of 45000 to extend the water system was approved by about four to one.
An Everlasting Floor Covering promotes inlaid linoleums with color throughout the material. The flooring stays clean and fresh in all seasons and wear does not alter appearance. New patterns and colorings shown. Special one week price of $1.50 and $1.65 per square yard.
Alex Walker mining broker and real estate man was arrested by a sheriff in Pony on a warrant from Madison County charging him with issuing a worthless check of about 60 dollars. He is out on his own recognizance awaiting transport Monday and plans to contest the case claiming the check was given without consideration in a gambling dispute. Walker previously with Gamer-Walker Investment. a receiver now oversees the firm. A possible counteraction for gambling may follow. Also an unrelated ad notes hosiery priced two bits a pair at Hennessy’s.
New York police vow to close all liquor saloons and arrest excise violators. Precincts pledge strong action, with magistrates ready for warrants and officers prepared to arrest barkeepers even off duty. Ministers back police rebuke of long standing protection system as saloons shut at midnight.
The Redemptorist fathers Rev Joseph Nierman Rev Francis Straubinger and Rev George Mahony begin a mission at St Peter's Church with sermons starting at 4 50 pm The first week is for women only the second week for men only and the third week for those who did not attend earlier services The clerics are described as able speakers
Charles Russell shows a famed "The Road Agent" illustration on the magazine page. The drawing is praised as vigorous and striking and is among 16 character studies created for the Great Falls Leader. Reproductions appear in the Leader and were also featured in Standard's Christmas number last year.
Church notices list St Marks at Main and Sixth with 8 am morning prayer communion and 7 30 pm service. Alfred Brown rector. Sunday school 12 30 pm. Music repeats Easter day. Brotherhood of St Andrew meets Monday. Presbyterian F H Gwynn pastor holds 11 am and 7 30 pm services with male quartet at 7 30. Sabbath school 12 15 pm Y P S C E at 6 50 pm.
At the Christian church corner of Sixth and Oak streets Frank M Minnick is minister residence 403 Cedar Street Sermon and communion at 11 a m Sunday school at 12 15 Professor Koontz superintendent Christian endeavor at 6 45 p m George Kenney president Evening sermon at 7 30 p m subject The Great Citizenship Bible school Wednesday evening at 7 30 o clock The public is invited to these services.
A Sunday program lists the Christian Scandinavian church meeting at 504 Locust Street at 11 am with Miss Eva Potter as first reader and the topic Are Sin, Disease and Death Real. Sunday school follows at 12 15 pm and a Wednesday night meeting is set for 7 30 pm.
Swedish Lutheran church on Fifth and Cedar streets with FE J Sanders as pastor. Services at 11 a m and 8 p m. Sunday school at 1 30 o'clock.
Pastor G Nelson leads Sunday services at 11 a m and 8 p m. Sunday school starts at 10 a m. Young People meet at 7 p m.
New York reports the chamber of commerce plans to invite the Prince of Wales to its new home dedication in August or September. Negotiations have been under way for two months with May or June expected for decision. no formal invitation yet sent, though chances of acceptance appear strong. European business leaders may also be invited to attend the international event.
Corner of Fifth and Locust streets hosts services with W H Setzer as pastor at 314 Elm Street. Worship at 11 am and 7 30 pm with morning topic Contentment and evening topic Condemnation. Sunday school at 12 20 pm and young people at 6 45 pm. Junior meeting Tuesday 4 pm and prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45 pm.
The play Forget Me Not features Rose Coghlan as Stephanie De Mohivart at the Margaret with sharp repartee satire and dramatic strength. The cast delivers strong performances with exquisite costumes and notable gown designs.
In Sheridan on April 5 the annual school election chose E. L. Dicker son for the three year term. Saloon hours were set to close at 6 o'clock. Special Dispatch reports from Fort Benton noting W. K. Harber named school trustee for the long term and B. E. Russell for one year.
Overstock sale on Sweetwater Springs coal with cash prices delivered anywhere in the city. Lump coal six dollars per ton nutter ton. Order now while supplies last. Phone 477. Butte Coal Company at 19 East Broadway.
Mary Green was arrested at the Northern Pacific depot at 1 30. The report notes the presence of four alleged African American individuals involved in the incident. Authorities reported the time of arrest as 1 30 and initiated standard processing.
A fragment lists a long variety of grocery items with prices to prove moderate costs. Items include sums for Sumerset Club 2-pound can, Batavia 2-pound can, Medina 1-pound package, Finch's Rye Whiskey full quart bottle, and 10-year-old Port full pint bottle priced around 25c to $1.00.
The president signed a pardon for Captain Joseph B. Coghlan restoring his lost numbers after a critical Navy Department letter. Coghlan, a Manila Bay veteran, rises to equal ranking with Captain Sands and will reach admiral when Admiral Farquhar retires. Rear Admiral Henry C. Taylor urged the restoration of Coghlan’s rank.
Prof John D Meiklejohn of the University of St Andrew's theory history and practice of education in London is dead. The report lists his death on April 5 in London and confirms his professorial status.
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