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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
9
Mrs Jacob Fehr, 38, died suddenly at No 646 East Aluminum Street after an illness that began about 1 am as five children were alone in the house. An uncle arrived soon after and Coroner Johnson will hold an inquest this evening.
Officer Barney McGillic yesterday searched the apartments of Jack Harmon and recovered additional items believed stolen from Butte citizens. A Brussels rug 949 by 12 feet was claimed by Harmon's mother to settle his board debt. Also found were ladies eyeglasses, new slippers, shoes, and a small gold ring with the setting removed. Items held at the station for identification.
Officer Barney McGillie arrested a woman thought to be Estella Williams in Portland for jumping a $1,000 bail on highway robbery charges. She claims to have been in Butte and British Columbia recently. Walter Cook, believed to be her paramour, is also jailed. both await arrival of Oregon officers.
John Barry is in county jail charged with disposing of stolen goods and theft. Police say Josie Olsen stole John Goldsmiths valuable gold watch in the Tenderloin and Barry pawned it in Butte. He also faces a charge for stealing a razor from Ruby Drug at 342 Arizona Street. Arraignments set in police court today.
Police seek Joe Knowles a colored man accused of slashing Frank Yamer another colored man on the left cheek from ear to chin in a dispute over a woman. The assault occurred yesterday afternoon in front of 12 East Galena street and Knowles has not been caught.
John N. Kirk, organizer for Silver Bow county of the League of Republican clubs, invites all interested to a meeting this evening at 8 o'clock in the Auditorium. The purpose is to organize a republican club to prepare for campaign work. All supporters are urged to attend.
J F and H L Doherty defeated Holcombe Ward and Dwight F Davis in straight sets 11-9 12-10 6-4 at Newport Rhode Island to clinch England the tennis doubles championship for the first time in the United States. The Americans showed speed and brilliance but failed at decisive moments as the British pair played precision tennis. The Dohertys have now beaten Ward and Davis twice, already holding the Davis trophy.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 from the family home at 610 East Aluminum street.
In the district court of the United States in Montana Harris Hatfield, bankrupt, petitions for final discharge. The court sets September 9, 1902 at 10 a.m. in Butte to hear objections from creditors and interested parties, with Judge Hiram Knowles presiding. Clerk notes George W. Serous and Deputy Frederick H. Drakd.
Rain prevented the planned fireworks at Columbia Gardens last night. Weather permitting, the display will be held next Monday evening in the ball park at the gardens featuring new ideas such as set pieces rockets sprays showers flower pots and related pieces.
Monterey California August 21 Mrs R Gilman Brown of San Rafael won the Pacific coast women's championship on the Delmonte links defeating Miss F Chesebrough of San Francisco six up and three to play. In the afternoon J A Folger of Oakland beat R L McCleay of Portland Oregon four up and three to play to win the men's amateur championship. Folger's victory surprised as McCleay was widely regarded the favorite.
Young Corbett sails to Cincinnati today to train at Price's Hill before facing Terry McGovern at the Southern Athletic club in Louisville on September 22. McGovern will depart for the western region on Monday.
The 32 dog open stake is set for next Sunday at the coursing park with strong entries including Dorothy Belle Sara Montana Jack Lady Newark Court Beauty Scotch Bee! Fred Freedom Mountaineer Lear King Jersey Lily Carrie G. and Dartmoor Dan. Running starts at 2 PM with free admission and direct tram service to the gate. Draw lists Pleasanton vs Sara and Dorothy Belle vs Imp among others.
Readville Massachusetts reports Major Delmar captured the 2:12 class trot at Readville in three straight heats, defeating Lady Thisbee and Dales Car as the field finished with close placings. The win follows Delmar’s prior 2:18 and 2:16 trots in Detroit and Cleveland, with the day’s state record of 2:08 left within reach but untouched.
Saratoga New York August 21 Jockey Erbsmehl dies from injuries after last week fall. Races results list Gunfire first in six furlongs King Pepper second Astirita third time 1 15. Octoroon wins mile Lady Teazle second Rock Cliffe third time 1 47. Huron handicap Sombrero first Andy Williams second Arsenal third time 2 4 . John A Scott wins five and one half furlongs Short Hose second Skillful third time 1 0 4 5. Handi capper wins selling one mile The Amazon second Wild Pirate third time 1 44 4 5. Nevermore wins selling five and a half furlongs Mount Hope second Harrison third time 1 10 3 5.
Kinloch park results show Lucien Appleby first in six furlongs at St Louis with Nitrate second and Flying Torpedo third posting 2:26. Time for other races includes Satchel, La Roque and Chicquasbig in first race. Santissima, Makeda and Vinland in second. Terra Incognita, Governor Boyd and Eva Moe in hurdle. Fitzbrillar, Will Shelley and Tom Cogan in fourth. Foundling, Bengal and Pharoah in fifth. Digby Bell, Star Cotton and Nettie Regent in sixth with various times.
George Gardner, fresh from beating Jack Root, says Root deserves a rematch in Chicago or 20 rounds elsewhere. He offers a $5,000 side bet and is ready to meet Fitzsimmons for the title, or Jeffries if Fitzsimmons is retired, with another $5,000 bet that Jeffries cannot stop him in 10 rounds.
Manager McCloskey reveals a letter from M. J. Finn of the Little Rock club about Memphis right to play St. Vrain. Arbitration and court actions surge as Tacoma Butte and Chicago signings clash over the player and league rules.
Basin and return tickets priced at 1.50 and 1.00 for Sunday travel to Boulder and Alhambra routes. Alhambra return 2.30. Good for Saturday or Sunday travel with Monday return. Ticket office at 41 North Main Street and at the depot.
Prices list: milk 8c, halibut and salmon sliced, lake superior fish and trout 12c 12 4c. Pikes 12 1 4c. New large supply of hens and spring chickens dressed 16c.
Advertised meat sale lists Eastern Pork Chops Beef shoulder steak and hamburger steak with boiling choice ham. Lard sold in buckets at 10 pounds for $1.30 and 5 pounds for 65 cents. Plus 15 cent to 40 cent price range for various bacon and lard items.
Hawthorne notes six races with winners Montanic Kite Star Captain Conover Philo and Harry Newton along with place horses Ailgar Blue Miracle Torreon Rheta Artena Hargis. Times reported for each event.
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