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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1900
Page
7
This compact Butte Current Notes item lists cigars, piano tuners, and ads from Montana shops. It notes residents like Dennis Murphy, J. M. Froehlich, Dr. Hanson, and Mrs. Sarah J. Copenharr e, plus a marriage license for William P. Murray and Ellen Griffin and a baby born to Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Churchill.
Two affidavits name MacGinnis as special correspondent for the Helena Independent. The notices confirm his designation and provide details of his duties and the newspaper’s use of his dispatches.
In a Helena hearing the Devitt case new trial motion moved on an affi davit by John S. McNeill of the Helena Independent. Telegraph affidavits from Butte and Rocky Mountain Telegraph records were ordered produced, with evidence tracing telegrams to Montana Ore Purchasing company and John MacGinnis. Judge Cullen criticized trivialities and stressed key affidavits as grounds for the motion while court adjourned to continue today.
An industry quip notes attempts to imitate Schatzslein Paint Co decorations have backfired, burning fingers of several would-be competitors and highlighting the firm’s lead in display effects.
In the matters of Daniel McGinnis and Sig Goodfriend, petition for final discharge continued. Robert Mowbray of Neihart Montana was adjudged a bankrupt with liabilities of 6 604 16 and assets none, case referred to C I Boardman referee at Great Falls for hearing May 15. The funeral of Mrs Steve Harrington will be Sunday at 2 p m from 871 East Granite Street to St Patrick's Church for services.
Mrs Orva M Miles a member of Silver City hire No 3 L O T M died at her home Thursday. Funeral private. Lydia Parlin L C. The real estate firm Sitter Hall moved offices from 109 Hamilton Street to 37 East Broadway Butte annex rooms 1 and 2 second floor The Fair. Toilet paper roll five cents earth en teapots twenty five cents wire toasters ten cents.
The Opie Row for Walkerville was postponed after Masonic hall basement rental was denied and city authorities blocked the event. The new administration, taking power next month, is expected to view such events less favorably.
Reber aged 58 died Thursday. Funeral from family residence at 216 South Idaho Street on Sunday at 2 o clock proceeding to St Patrick's Church for service.
John Taylor a watchman for Montana Ore Purchasing was arrested on a Justice Nichols warrant for exhibiting a deadly weapon in a rude threatening manner. The charge stems from a dispute with Fred Cobb a laborer of the same company at the Barus mine over returning supplies. Cobb claims Taylor pursued him after work and produced a gun while hurling insults, with Cobb stating Taylor habitually abuses his authority.
Connoisseurs praise the Anna Held cigar for its even roll and superior Havana tobacco. The SuMatra wrapper is described as finest grade and the product is widely sold by cigar dealers, claiming greater universal satisfaction than competitors.
To Our Customers and the Public we have sold our entire stock of merchandise to the Hennessy Mercantile Co Our office remains open at its present location for the collection of accounts now due We thank our friends and customers for liberal patronage during the many years we have been in business in this city Respectfully oO K Lewis & Co April 7 1900
Dr. Donald Campbell reports a telegram from Surgeon General Walter Wyman seeking facts on Butte pneumonia, mortality percentages, and estimated cases. Local doctors condemn sensational eastern reports claiming plague deaths within 48 hours as harmful and misleading while supporting expert bacteriological evaluation.
Proceedings in Judge Lindsay's district court review actions against a justice of the peace for overstepping authority in a $84.50 account and dismiss a $5,000 slander suit against Harry Symons. The docket includes appraisers’ report valuing the Kelly estate at 67508.35, a quiet title action in the Hope addition, and a failed deed correction in Walsh Huntington dispute.
The Northern Pacific offers round trip tickets on Saturdays and Sundays to Pipestone for $1, to Whitehall $1.59, and to Lime Spur $2 with a Monday deadline. Sunday only trips to Deer Lodge and back are $1. Tickets are valid for one day. The Southern hotel is praised for superior accommodations and reasonable rates attracting plain people visiting Butte.
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