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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
8
Outdoor amusements dominate the scene as park parties depart and return daily. Gardens host dancing and picnics with chaperoned groups, notable guests from Helena to Cape Girardeau join receptions and garden pavilion dances, while crowds savor blossoms and evening entertainment under sunny skies.
The Pythian order in the United States shows strong growth with a reported first half gain near 23 000 members and expectations to reach 30 000 by year end. Observations come from Mr Bangs of the Vinton hotel after Silver Bow lodge in Centerville and Montana grand lodge membership noted as intelligent and progressive. Also covered are social visits in Butte Missoula Helena and nearby towns with gatherings at gardens and dinners and guests from Deer Lodge Hamilton and New York trips for relatives and friends.
A gypsy fortune teller accosted the mayor of Butte on East Broadway, reading his palm and promising a fortune for 50 cents. He declined and warned of trouble with a dark man while joking about imprisoning aldermen as she moved along.
The Northern Pacific raises rewards to 4000 for the arrest and conviction of dynamiters who tried to wreck the Livingston bridge last Sunday. Park county adds 500, Governor Toole offers 1000, and state officials note threats and a second dynamite attempt near Bozeman. Investigators W J McFetridge and J F Newton work from Butte to capture the wrecker.
Judge Clancy freed Harvey Holmes from custody on habeas corpus after noting his Missouri roots and other factors in the case. The debtor had been jailed for three days by Meaderville Justice Danzer for alleged intent to defraud a creditor or leave the state, but Holmes admitted the debt and the court cited local rhymes and irony in its ruling.
Patrick Feary says a fight at the Moonlight involved John Murphy owner of the saloon and Michael Murphy. John M Murphy was arrested on a second degree assault warrant issued by Judge Boyle. Murphy posted $50 for appearance. Feary bore a scalp wound treated by Dr T J Sullivan.
Six dope fiends two men and four women were arraigned as vagrants before Judge Moyle. Each pleaded not guilty and begged for mercy, but all were sentenced to 135 days in the county jail. The individuals named are Frank Cash Dee Newell Charles Hansen Julia McIntyre Nellie Hagleton and Ella Robinson.
The remains of Maj. John K Dawson who died Tuesday will be laid to rest in Mt Mortah cemetery. The funeral starts at 2:00 p.m. at the family home 536 West Granite Street with services at St. John's Episcopal Church at 2:20 p.m. The Elks perform graveside rites and Silver Bow lodge members and visiting Elks attend. Pallbearers include Augustus Heinge Daniel McMahon Thomas Lavelle James H Lynch Hugh Wilson Dr. W. H. Haviland Andrew J. Davis and WL RO Meech. Railroad offices close from 2 to 3 p.m. for the funeral. A telegram of condolence comes from Vice President Bladen of the Great NorthernRailroad via Archibald Gray and a letter from Archibald Gray conveys condolences to Mrs. J F Dawson of Butte Montana.
The 11th annual convention of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythiss concluded in Billings with J. Owings of Deer Lodge elected Grand Chancellor and Billings tabbed as next meeting site. Officers were installed, speeches by Tracy Bangs highlighted the event, and delegates praised harmonious sessions.
City employment agent Charles W Dempster presents July figures with 534 total applications for work and 467 for help. The report shows 884 positions tilled, 207 male and 177 female, across hotel and restaurant, laborers, hay makers, and miscellaneous categories.
Northern Pacific to sell Montana to Puget Sound and Portland round trip tickets at one and one third fare. Sales set for August 14 15 and 16 with zero day transit and 20 day final return. From Butte or Anaconda to Seattle and Tacoma rate 29.20. Inquiries to W H Merriman general agent.
Beginning May 23 the H A P railway will run round trip rates to Gregson Springs from Anaconda and Butte with tickets valid noon Saturdays to noon Mondays. In 1902 and 1903 dynamite was used to damage bridges and tracks near Bozeman and Yellowstone. Governor Toole offers rewards totaling two thousand dollars for apprehension and conviction of those responsible within 90 days after Aug 1 1903.
Helmville notes say Nevada valley hay crow will be large with good grouse season ahead. Ranchers report $2 to $2.50 daily wages and ready help. open grouse season nears. A Helmville galf game and Saturday grand ball are planned. rustler probe ongoing. RT Spensley runs the old blacksmith shop as the town grows.
A religious camp meeting led by Rev. J. W. Jeffress will be held for a week at Columbia War Dens garden and baseball park. Afternoon and evening services each day feature Herthel Baptist church members and visiting ministers, with Bethel Baptist choir providing music. Public invited.
Mrs John F Murta of Butte traveled to Keokuk Iowa for the July 29 wedding of her daughter Miss Alice Murta to Coral Ray Armentrout of Keokuk The bride, long known in Butte, trained at St Josephs hospital Keokuk native Armentrout is the son of late Dr J Armentrout a noted physician and professor The groom studied medicine at the College of Physicians and Surgeons The bride Grandmother Ruth A Viall of 468 East Park Street also resides in the area.
The first annual convention of the Sheepshearers' union opened in the Trades and Labor assembly hall with delegates from across the state. Officers’ reports were read. secretary and treasurer reports found to be real. Sessions adjourned to 9 o'clock this morning as committees were named for credentials press constitution and by laws and resolutions.
Saturday August 8 the Oregon Short Line will run the season's third excursion to Salt Lake. Round trip price is 15 dollars with tickets valid for return in 10 days. Reserve sleeping car berths now at the Short Line city ticket office 105 North Main Street Butte Montana H Wilson General Agent John Finnegan buys Owl Pharmacy and all old accounts payable to him at 56 East Broadway.
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