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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
7
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 2 Fast Broadway, Butte. Telephone 422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
A roundup of society and business mentions from Butte and nearby towns. Notable items include visits by George Buck and other travelers, registrations at Finlen and Thornton hotels, a birth in Butte, barbershop specialties, legal filings, and plans for a new weekly paper in Gardiner. People named include Fred Orton, J. G. Bates, Oliver Jensen, Mrs. Hopkins, Thomas Smith, George Lunt, Con Hayes, Dr. Dodds, Judge Harwood, Thomas Wood, Ozotonie extract, Stromberg Mullins, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, C. M. Sawyer, and others. The notes also reference sales, ads, and upcoming trips to New York and England.
The Montana brewing community gathered in a session aimed at establishing a formal state association. Attendees discussed governance, advocacy, and potential events to unify brewers across counties. The meeting focused on organization structure and future collaboration.
Representatives from every Montana brewing company gather in Butte to form a state association to affiliate with the National Association of Brewers. A temporary organization is set with officers and a constitution committee. officers and delegates to the next national convention to be elected at today’s sessions.
A proposed cut-off between the Great Northern and Northern Pacific at Sand Point Idaho would route lumber from Spokane Falls & Northern and Great Northern to Sand Point then to Northern Pacific and Burlington at Billings, saving over 100 miles. The project aims to extend an outlet in Burlington territory to the Missouri River. A separate anecdote recounts a depot conversation with a young conductor reading Latin and notes questions about train stops and eating, concluding with a remark on rail officials and potential anti-trust concerns tied to traffic director listings.
A strong oath is demanded of the newly elected aldermen as they assume office, outlining the seriousness of their duties and the expectation of formal, binding commitments to public service. The requirement underscores the importance of lawful conduct and accountability in municipal governance.
Newly elected aldermen Kevin Ryan labor party from the First ward and W. C. Bachelor republican from the Fourth took the oath of office and sought council documents. Ryan aims to engage in debates and may challenge Duggan for labor leadership as the party has been divided. The oath, administered by City Clerk Quarles, affirms allegiance to U S Constitution Montana laws local ordinances and discharges of duties with fidelity. Rod Curry funeral planned today at 9 a m from Sherman Reed's chapel on East Broadway.
Butte Anaconda and Pacific railway tickets are on sale to Anaconda and all stations between at the Great Northern ticket office 41 North Main Street. Information on time card and freight rates cheerfully furnished.
St Petersburg reports Colonel Max imoff was sentenced to two years imprisonment for the killing of Prince Wittgenstein in a duel. The case Sentencing follows a fatal duel that drew international attention and raises questions about duel legality and aristocratic privilege.
Street sprinklers will begin as McLaughlin aims to beat the rainy season. After sunny weather dust grows, with 10 sprinklers deployed across the city including new areas near Atlantic school and Platinum Street. The sprinkling ordinance passed to counter rain and keep streets clear, while ads note life insurance for seniors and organs at local stores.
In a ruling Justice Jery acquits Cartier of the charge of stealing Boulet's horse. The case centers on the livestock dispute and the court finds no sufficient proof of theft. Boulet faces the loss of the animal and awaits further proceedings.
The jury acquitted Levi Cartier of stealing Joe Boulet's gray mare after a trial that lasted about two days. Cartier claimed possession since foaling and Boulet contended ownership with a unique brands dispute. Cartier was rearrested on a separate charge and a prior case involving A J Robertson's horse surfaced, with related detentions and warrants noted.
A company formed to develop the Jenny Dell and October claims secured the land west of Eveline, which has yielded $500,000 at 300 feet. Ore from Eveline pitches into Jenny Dell, and a paying mine is expected with modest expenditure. The firm, capitalized at 200,000 shares, has sold 50,000 shares for exploration at $1 each. Inquiries: No 17 East Broadway, Butte, Montana.
A farewell event in the church lecture room featured music and singing as the audience gathered to bid goodbye to the old rooms. The space will be enlarged and partitions removed to better accommodate growing membership.
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