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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1903
Page
9
A 1903 advertisement lists Spring lamb and mutton offerings with prices per pound. Includes fore and hind quarters as well as chops, leg roasts, round steaks, ribs, shoulders, and assorted beef items priced in cents and dollars.
Stefano Ferrara also known as Romeo Bosco faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Doran and was bound over to district court on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses from James Schiro. The case centered on a decoy roll of bills used to swindle Schiro of $900 with ties to gambling districts and prior arrest history. Ferrara claimed Portland involvement and denied the June 12 dates, while witnesses described the decoy roll and events leading to the arrest after Detective Murphy’s investigation.
William Jackson, a horse dealer, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Merkle on a robbery charge against T. H. Lynch for 240 dollars. The county attorney refused to file, and Jackson was released. A Jefferson county sheriff then sought his arrest for another horse deal in Boulder. Jackson agreed to go to Boulder, and Sheriff Gibson set out for Boulder last night.
Lynch says Jackson seized $240 from him in a Welch cabin Sunday night in the presence of two women. He telegraphed to Butte and located Jackson at the Finlen hotel where arrest followed. Jackson denies the debt and the taking. Assistant County Attorney Jerry Lynch declined to file a complaint and Jackson was released.
Northern Pacific offers one and one third fare for round trip between Miles City and Missoula for the Bozeman interstate fair. Tickets on sale Sept 1 to 4 and valid return Sept 5. W H Merriman, General Agent.
Mrs. R. R. Wedekind died of congestion of the lungs in the Chambers block Butte at about 2 o clock yesterday morning. She had been ill weeks but was up on Sunday. Funeral from 1104 West Granite to Sacred Heart church tomorrow at 2. She was formerly Miss Esther Penderville and related to Gen. Charles S. Warren. Married two years ago and had lived in Pony Madison county before returning to Butte. Her husband, R Ro Wedekind, was a Republican candidate for Madison County attorney last fall and lost by six votes.
Two fires yesterday taxed Butte firemen. A 4 glass store blaze at Main and Silver caused $10 damage after a pavement fire started from unknown causes. A second fire near Main and Galena, sparked by a boy striking a match, involved sulphur from Fagle pharmacy and was extinguished with some difficulty. damage was slight.
Paul Proehl burst into the city jail saying he had been robbed of 50 by a Pleasant alley woman. Police traced him to Pleasant alley crib, found it empty, and charged Proehl with drunkenness awaiting a judge’s morning hearing.
Sheriff John Quinn announces the reward for the capture of Charles Lennox has risen to 500 dollars, increasing the total bounty to 600 dollars with county approval. The measure aims to spur citizen vigilance nationwide in the pursuit of the convicted murderer and jailbreaker.
The city prepares to rebuild 116 feet of the Buffalo Gulch storm sewer under the original mine dump and renovate 80 feet surrounding it. Work will start soon with a concrete floor laid for over 100 feet and a 200 foot repair length overall. The project follows extensive council and city engineer inspections of the sewer system.
The Newsboys' club held a well attended meeting with strong singing and improving recitations. Eugene Riordan performed a solo, Otis Lee read, Emma Dunckel spoke on a Good Templars trip through Anaconda, and Lottie Rogan and Johnny Kelley contributed piano and readings. G O McMellin recited and earned an encore with Automotive. Frank Riley gave an address and another meeting is planned for next Monday.
Orton Bros at 219 North Main Street Butte Montana announce piano tuning at $3.50 or less and repairs at reduced rates for 30 days from Monday August 24 1908. Orders handled in order received first come first served with a 20 day limit. Instrument owners urged to act quickly to secure service.
Sunday Aug. 0 the Sons of St George hold their annal picnic at Twin Bridges Trains depart Northern Pacific station South Butte at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. returning leave Twin Bridges at 7 p.m. and 8 40 p.m. Round trip fare 1.95 children over 5 and under 12 65 cents
Chief Mulholland warned hackmen to wear numbered badges, display numbers on lamps, and keep rate books. Police arrested F C Smith, F F Kirk, F M Hickman, and W M Laughlin for lacking rate cards. all cited to appear before Judge Boyle.
Miss Grace Atwood, thrown from a horse on South Wyoming street, was hospitalized at St Joseph's after a fall that caused a head injury. Bystanders helped her up, the horse was captured nearby, and her condition was reported not serious.
Observant man laments modern life and the drift of society where the child is increasingly sidelined as babies and adults shape a harsh urban world. He calls this a grave concern for the era.
A contemporary critic laments how modern parents prioritize fashion over learning. He notes girls especially show rapid social focus on dress, urging restraint to protect schooling and social development.
The article notes Washington and Seattle grown by railroad expansion, especially the Northern Pacific completed in 1883 and 1888 line, boosting population from 3,500 in 1880 to 42,000 in 1890 and 80,000 by 1900, with West growth and Asia Alaska trade expected to rise.
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