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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
7
Butte notes report visits from Bozeman, Helena, Livingston, and Chicago figures including John T. Ingram and Dr. Hanson. Mining, rail, and legal affairs are touched by Northern Pacific moves, venue change petitions, and mechanics liens. Local social and business activity colors the day.
Henry A Root is awarded 41 percent of 5000 by Judge Knowles directing John F. Ferbis the Butte & Boston Mining Company receiver to pay Root for services in securing a 100000 loan in 1896. The claim previously faced master Bender's disallowance but was revived and upheld, with Root asserting he helped obtain funds from First National Bank during a period of company distress. The latest order accompanies a stipulation indicating payment or near-term collection, and the article notes Root’s absence from Montana at a relevant time and subsequent testimony confirming Coram's role in hiring him.
Butte postmaster George W. Irvin recalls Col. Charles A. Woodruff visiting Pilgrim bar in 1872 with a letter of introduction and seizing an army rifle. He later aided at the Big Hole battlefield in 1877 as a nurse, and Irvin notes Woodruff’s rise to brigadier general after General Miles retired.
Judge Clancy will hear a dozen divorce matters today in Department II while Department I is closed. The docket lists numerous civil motions and demurrers, with hearings on Brookins, Danzer, Nipgen, and many others, plus several administration and receivership items. An ad notes the Keins Copper stock for sale and a local pharmacy accounts transfer to John Finnegan at 56 East Broadway.
Five boys aged under 16 were acquitted in Justice Dora's court after a hearing with conflicting testimony. The youths Joe Gregg John Frieze Kirk Schukta Frank Turk and Archie Turk were charged with breaking into a box car and stealing flavoring extracts. Eddie Behultz testified for the State that he helped break the seal and was booster into the opening. The defendants denied the charge and said older boys acted without them. The jury returned not guilty after a brief deliberation.
Montana Elks meeting in Butte prompts Northern Pacific to set a one and one third fare round trip from all Montana points to Butte. Tickets available August 12 and 13 with a final return by August 16. W. H. Merriman, G. A.
Advertises Newbro Witch Hazel Cream in a large bottle priced at 25c claiming it prevents wrinkles and gives a healthy glow. Credits Newbro Drug Co of Butte as the guarantor of harmless effectiveness and notes wide Montana usage.
Northern Pacific runs a special train to Twin Bridges on August 8 and 10 departing Butte at 8 30 a m and returning at 7 50 p m. Round trip fare 1 25 valid only on sale day. Regular Sunday excursion departs Butte for Twin Bridges at 9 00 a m. W H Merriman general agent.
Nationwide railroad plan proposes uniting lines to form a central labor bureau. Figures show Montana sent about 20 000 settlers west last spring amid rising land prices and migration shifts.
A fast drive on Oxford street attracted about 3, people to the Red Root store yesterday morning for a special ladies oxford sale from 9 30 to 1. About five pairs sold at 25 cents each and 1,500 people were waited upon in the sale's final moments.
Switzer a plumber’s helper for William J Kilheen faced third degree assault charges from Pitt after a springing dispute. A larceny warrant is issued for Pitt. Switzer says he confronted Pitt over alleged tool theft and struck first to stop the act.
John Murphy known as Eight Hour Murphy faces third degree assault charges after a rough scuffle with Patrick Ferry at the Moonlight saloon. Ferry, drunk, joined a dice game with Murphy’s brother and was knocked out briefly. Also notes a shirt waist party and ice cream social at A. H. hall in Centerville on Monday evening August 10, 1903 with 25 cent admission and 25 cent ice cream and cake.
The Oregon Short Line announces August 2 to 45 sales for trips from Butte and Anaconda to San Francisco and return at 50 dollars and to Los Angeles at 60 dollars with a return limit of Quet. 15 Tickets valid via Ogden or Portland Ogden route is 509 miles shorter and 24 hours quicker than any other Only two nights out Reserve berths now Short Line city ticket office 10 percent North Main street Butte Mont J O Wilson General Agent
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