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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1902
Page
9
Fred Warren reports a rich ore strike at Sand Creek camp in Madison County. Mines draw crowds from Pony and beyond, with ore valued in the thousands of dollars. Warren predicts a stampede before the Fourth of July as locals rush to stake claims and celebrate the boom.
The Walkerville council ends its two year term with Alderman Chapin presiding as Mayor Murray is absent. Remarks praise the harmony and note unmet sewer improvements and needs, while Dennison and Elliott honor outgoing members. A bill for John Rich is cut to 5 dollars and A P P Coon gains a West Daly extension permit. Funeral for John Connell set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at 734 North Montana Street.
The rebuilt hotel is now open with newly furnished rooms described as the handsomest in the city. Located over Lewis' dry goods store, it offers elegant accommodations at a prime downtown site.
In Justice of the Peace Arnold's court William Dolan was ordered discharged on a second degree assault charge tied to a February saloon fight on North Montana Street. The case was dismissed after the county attorney cited the injured man Michael Horn's reluctance to prosecute and his offer to compromise for time lost due to injuries.
A baby girl arrived yesterday afternoon at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Murray. The delighted parents, surrounded by friends, report mother and child doing splendidly. Dr. Murray shares his pride and joy, welcoming warm felicitations from well wishers.
A permit was issued yesterday for August Gustafson to build a brick veneer house on Diamond Street in Stevens addition block 4 lot percent. The structure will be a four room residence costing about 1500 dollars.
All members of Washington lodge No. % and visiting brothers are requested to meet at St George's hall Centerville at 1 p m April 26 to attend celebration by order Albert Opie N G Harry Goodland See
Probable no prosecution against Louis Andreaux for operating a poolroom at 3816 East Park Street without a license. He may close the business rather than pay the city license to sell pools on horse races. If he stops, the city may be satisfied. Arraignments included John Fifer Mrs C Bowman and Mrs Davis for a disturbance at 115 East Platinum Street. Judge Boyle warned them and considered a dismissal after leniency due to jail time. Frank Baine faced a breakin charge at 27 South Ohio Street and was told there was no reason to harass his former sister in law. A $50 fine or 25 days in jail. Charles Thompson pleaded not guilty to third degree assault on Chris Thompson. case continued. John Mackey pleaded guilty and paid $10 for fighting. Knights and Ladies of Security to meet at Scandia Hall for Sister McDermott funeral at 1 pm. Mrs Joseph J McDermott aged 27 died yesterday at 123 East Second Street, funeral today at 2 pm. Timothy Harrington’s funeral today at 2 pm from his parents’ residence 244 Anaconda Road to St Patrick's church.
The Salt Lake Herald reports Thomas M. Schumacher may be named traffic manager of the Oregon Short Line and Oregon Railroad Navigation company with Portland as headquarters likely. Directors expect engineers maps, bids for construction, and a Salt Lake to Los Angeles route survey as plans call for a multi million San Pedro project and completion within 18 months.
The Northern Pacific reports higher gross earnings despite floods and snow. For the first week in April earnings reached 659 209, up from 617 960 last year. From July 1 to date, earnings total 22 628 408 versus 25 975 517 last year, a shortfall but with a 6 653 091 increase.
The Northern Pacific has received six baggage and mail cars as the first batch of a large new equipment order. Each car measures over 70 feet in length and will be put into coast train service immediately.
Six new shoes, none forming a pair, were sold yesterday to Thomas Rourke of Wyoming Street above East Park Street for 40 cents. Detective Murphy investigated and learned the items were drummer's samples stolen from a sample room at the Finlen hotel. The shoes were returned to the drummer and Rourke was reimbursed. no arrests were made.
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