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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1905
Page
5
Butte notes report various local items including a Gibson sale, Grady's specials, and rent plans from Orton Bros. City personalities and visitors are listed, with moves to Helena and Spokane, trips to Portland and the coast, a marriage license for George Gibson and Ava McFarland, and upcoming events at Gregson Springs and the Pompeii amphitheater. Conservation of details preserves names, places, and events from the period.
A brief item reports a grim outcome after a crisis at Pioneer Capital, noting lives lost and the distressed state of those involved. Authorities investigate the incident as witnesses provide fragmented accounts. Further details are pending official updates.
Charles Reese a well known Montana man killed himself in a cemetery at Virginia City. He was found beside the grave of Miss Julia Steffens, clutching a portrait of Miss Ida Steffens and the revolver used to end his life. Reese had recently traveled with Ida Steffens and her brother to Portland. He had long worked in Montana as a race horse trainer and as county recorder.
Tragic events unfold as Charles F Reece, longtime Montana resident and former Madison county official, shoots himself after a string of friendships and duties in Virginia City and Butte. His funeral will be held tomorrow with Elk Primes roy Plaza lodge in charge. Reece, once deputy county clerk and recorder, preserved Madison County records and served as an accountant and horseman before his death. The news reaches Miss Steffens who traveled from Idaho and learned of the tragedy by telegram.
William C. Kaufman of the Christian Science Publication Committee for Montana defends Mary Baker Eddy and Christian Science against a harsh New York critic. He cites Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures and Bible passages, argues the faith denounces evil and hypnotism, and asserts Christian Science promotes love and mindful unity in God.
New Orleans reports an uptick in yellow fever fatalities amid high temperatures. Health authorities stress ongoing cleanup of gutters and cisterns, oiling of standing water, and new ordinances to fill empty lots to deter mosquito breeding. Officials anticipate data on new foci by early next week to judge progress toward subduing the disease.
A traveling man from Ch is diagnosed with yellow fever in a detention camp near Shreveport. Officials report no other city cases as the infection traces to Tracey who visited briefly. Panicked citizens fled on several outgoing trains while Governor Davis orders militia to enforce a strict state quarantine at points with yellow fever. Public notice of local fever quarantine follows.
Captain James Grant, formerly of the police force, has filed charges against Sergeant George Parlin. The document has been with the city clerk for a week but not released to the public. The clerk’s office said the charges cannot be disclosed until they go before the city council.
Fragmentary charges allege that Parlin offered a woman 30 to testify that the captain had been grafting off her La Grape. The text notes a shift in ranks during Mayor MacGinniss era and refers to events under the old regime.
A public notice records a hoard of equalizers ordering parties to appear at the courthouse to provide information about holdings in Amalgamated or United Copper for assessment and taxation. The list includes Thomas M Hodgens, C Hel enard, BeBe Welt, Al Clements, Fayette Harrington, Glenn Harrington and many others, with service details and publication notes.
Distasi was found at 620 North Alaska at 5 30 last evening. He was 31 and had worked in the West Coles until two weeks ago. He is survived by a wife and three children. Cause of death heart disease. Mrs Lewis had just dressed a cut on his hand and left the room for a moment before he died. The remains are at his mother's home 10 North Alaska Street.
A party of Northern Pacific traffic officials led by J G Woodward and J J Blakely is touring the Fond region after leaving St Paul several days ago. The group includes H P Fogerty, assistant general freight agent, and is described as the traffic management delegation from Tacoma and Portland.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Billings reports Mrs Nellie Hofbauer objects to her late husband William Hofbauer s estate being administered by his brother Max Hofbauer. She claims the heirs include herself and her late husband s father in Buffalo Iowa, and alleges Max Hofbauer filed his petition without her consent.
Washington August 1 The monthly statement of the public debt reveals a slight increase in cash on hand and a rise in current obligations. The report indicates changes in the debt account and notes the July 31 position amid fiscal activity.
An old advertisement urges individuals to seek independence beyond wages and offers a call to visit Pete’s office for opportunities, challenging the notion of earning through continuous toil and promising potential pathways to own land.
An old classified style notice touts a chance to secure a rich home for a $5 payment. It lists multiple office addresses in Butte Anaconda Helena Great Falls Kalispell Missoula and urges quick action, claiming thousands of dollars value for almost nothing.
The passage extols a large state resort hotel claiming unmatched curative water, superb meals, convenient baths connected to rooms, and competent masseurs ready for guests. It urges readers to write for circulars to learn more.
Mining history recalls Granite Mountain and Rimetattic ventures near Philipsburg, detailing bonanza shoots, a 6000 foot drainage tunnel, stamp mills up to 190 stamps, and a consolidation into Granite-Rimetattic Consolidated Mining Company. The ore’s high value once drove extensive operations, but low grade ore and market conditions halted activity.
Miss T H Mitchell left yesterday for Chicago. Dr J Enos Walt ard wife of Superior Nebraska, are guests at the Finten. W H Raymond came from Belmont Park stock farm last night. J E Morse of Dillon is at the Thorin with his wife and daughter Mrs J W Johnson and Miss Susie Wallace left for Lincoln Nebraska. Lucien Eaves from the Southern Cross mine on business. M George Paul shot by Shaban Farlass remains between life and death at St James hospital. W E Reynolds returned from the Great North Fork yesterday welcomed by Harry Gallwey Dr W H Haviland C B Hosking P C Gila Charley Swartz and others. Mr and Mrs John H McIntosh visiting friends in Butte arriving from Portland sale former residents now in Colorado. Mrs Sam J Johnstone critically ill improving slowly. Mrs H L McIntyre sister of Johnstone arrives from Spokane. Ditton residents came to bless the Last Days of Pompeii with J E Morse wife and daughter Miss Katie Paxton Fidel Huber Mrs G T Paul Miss Clara Chapman Phil Thorpe A A Elliott Metien
A fragmentary sale notice discusses hammock demand and stock, noting steady interest yet imperfect fulfillment. It highlights strong, close woven hammocks with bright colors, head and foot stretchers, pillow, and valance as desirable features.
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