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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
15
The Montana Press Association will hold its meeting in Mammoth Springs on September 5. Members are expected to discuss press standards, upcoming events, and association initiatives with local editors and journalists attending from across the state.
In a tense incident a lone woman faced a bear and cub, described as a frightening appearance that startled her and left authorities reconsidering safety measures. The report notes local reaction and possible follow up.
Montana press leaders Cheely of Butte and Aitken of Livingston discuss a September II gathering for the Montana Press Association. They plan two annual meetings and expect broad newspaper participation with a Mammoth Hot Springs outing to coincide with the Bozeman county fair week.
county assessor and deputies complete the annual property survey. total real and personal property valued at 17 948 475 in Silver How county. city of Butte 2 27 million and Weather ville 356 thousand. rail and mines contribute to the total. adjustments made where needed after the board of equalization finished. local transit and rail schedules printed for Butte area.
Through the Trans Mississsippi congress and National Irrigation Association meeting in Seattle the Northern Pacific offers discounted tickets from Montana points to Puget Sound and Portland at one third fare. Tickets on sale August 14 with 10 day transit limit in each direction and 30 day final return limit. For full details contact W H Merriman General Agent or Morton Bros 219 N Main St Butte.
Miles Finlen asks the district court to reinstate and extend the temporary restraining order against F A Heinze and co defendants over mining at the Minnie Healey. Affidavits claim ore hoisting continued since last week and a court hearing is scheduled, though Judge Harney is unavailable.
Butte social notes record Tuesday garden party hosted by Mrs. BR El Calkins with supper at her home and dances, guests including Agnes Doty Margaret Blackiston Belle Kirkpatrick Nell Lloyd and several men. Also mentions Mrs Jesse B Roote entertaining young guests and departures of Cape Girardeau visitors Whitelaw and Rider, plus visits by Allie Malzey to Mrs Kate O Rourke. Various society gatherings and travel plans across the city and nearby Boulder hot springs.
At a special meeting 13 members convened to repeal Resolution No 4 and pass No 455 correcting a misprint. The tax levy on city property is set at 12 mills with eight for general purposes two for roads and alleys one for sinking fund and one for library. Action on Resolution 446 was deferred amid questions about warrant acceptance by banks. Absent: Gallagher McQueeney and M. Ryan.
Silver Bow lodge No 240 members report Thursday morning Aug 1 at 9 30 to join the parade. Members in Salt Lake uniforms must wear them Pedora straw hat with purple band and carry cane with white and purple streamers. Hats available from Finlen hotel after 6 pm Wednesday for 75 cents. W KE Reynolds Acting Marshal.
From August to October inclusive the Northern Pacific Kentucky Company will offer special excursion tickets to San Francisco and return for 50 dollars and to Los Angeles and return for 60 dollars. Tickets valid returning through October 15. Stopovers allowed within a 10 day limit both ways. For details contact W H Merriman General Agent.
James Dean, about 24, faced Judge Boyt on a petty larceny charge after Conn, a guest at the St. Lawrence hotel, reported his hat missing and later identified Dean as the offender. Dean offered no explanation before proceedings.
George Fitzgerald four years old and in care of former nurse Mrs. Roy Edwards slipped from a street car near Mast Pare street. His right big toe was bruised after catching under the running board but no serious injury occurred due to the quick stop by the motorman. The boy and Mrs. Edwards were taken to Murray Freund Hospital and then home after treatment.
Charles Law, city building inspector, issued permits for J A Singer to brick veneer a dwelling at 633 South Washing ton Street for 20 dollars. John Hogan to shingle and remodel a house at 107 North Montana Street for 350 dollars. John M Tripp to build a frame kitchen at 1033 Delaware Avenue for 200 dollars. McRae and Solvensen to plaster the second story of their second hand store at 225 Fast Park Street and renew windows. John Finnegan buys Owl Pharmacy and all old firm accounts payable to him at 34 Past Broadway.
About 17 year old Thomas Fagin was arrested by Sergeant McGrath after being seen with a sack of copper lining near Hutte flats. Fagin denied ownership until he agreed to reveal the pipe source and was placed in custody for possible larceny charges. A second youth fled. only one sack recovered.
The article notes a Saturday night dance enjoyed by young people and a ball game in Bundiy on Saturday afternoon where Wie defeated the Blairs 15 to 10. Mr Goodfellow of Ovando visited Sunday and went to Deer Lodge. Paul Coleman of Deer Lodge also appeared Sunday.
We dispose of new pianos by taking old organs and pianos in exchange. After overhaul these instruments will give nearly the same satisfaction as new. We have about 20 worn but usable organs and six lightly used pianos for sale from $25 and up.
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