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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1902
Page
11
Florence Roberts and Excellent Company present a week of shows starting Sunday with ZAZA and continuing through Saturday matinee with SAPHO. New shows LADY UR SULA CAMILLE are listed for other days. Seats on sale for entire engagement with prices including 1 dollar, 40 cents, and 25 cents for evening seats.
Levy’s Electric Theater on Fast Park Street showcases a rapid mix of acts including the Philippine battle Wonderful Craig Mam’ly Acrobats Chinese Magician Dinner Under Difficulties Saving Women and Children Jennie Alton dramatic soprano E Jay Brown bone and bottle xylophone Prof Bailey and his troupe of intelligent clown dogs and Reuben Paine and his Original Bunch of Nonsense with continuous performances both afternoon and evening Admission one cent for adults and ten cents for children
The cyanide reef near Brown's Gulch seven miles north west of Butte is bonded to Spokane financiers Finch and Campbell for 1060 nine months. The bond, secured by Lavigne, calls for development work, including driving a tunnel, with ore valued at up to 1.4 dollars per ton. The property, owned by Thomas C. McGrath, has significant surface and subsurface ore potential and has drawn eastern capital interest before Finch and Campbell acted to secure it.
The report notes the mine closure after stock dividends faltered. It mentions the Hiawatha yielding ore in earlier peak periods and suggests potential ore remains. It also records a Swedish Baptist Aid auction at Scandinavian hall corner of Alaska and Copper streets Tuesday at 8 o'clock and a grand souvenir sale at Mayer on West Park.
Chief Reynolds of Butte seeks the married sister of Patrick Harrington who died in Los Angeles. Undertakers report the death and request that the sister be notified to decide disposition of the body. Harrington’s fate remains conjectural. Christopher Murrish, 51, died late Saturday. funeral set for Wednesday at 2 at 43 West Center, Centerville, then St Andrew's Episcopal.
Milton E. Stillman formerly with Boston and Montana in Butte died Saturday at the Heinze concentrator in Hasin. Undertaker Ice Richards notified, to bring the body to Butte. Coroner in Jefferson county may hold an inquest, details unclear.
A check for 3105 drawn in favor of R A Dickerson by L Rotwitt assistant cashier of the State Bank of Townsend was found yesterday by I T Maxfield at 513 South Wyoming Street Butte. If Dickerson is in town and calls Maxfield, the check will be returned to him. The loss or theft circumstances are possible.
Mrs. John Jelich the county jailer’s wife travels to Salt Lake for the winter. Mr. Jelich may move to the coast next month if a suitable residence is found.
In Marsfield Oregon on December 7 Doc Engle a gambler killed Thomas Barker a 60 year old gambler during a back room card game at the Clay Moore saloon Engle fired four shots striking Barker in the right arm and side Barker died from the wound Engle was captured about 6 am this morning
Mrs. Edward D. Cox of Mt. Pleasant Utah died at Holy Cross hospital Salt Lake City after a blizzard ordeal with her husband in San Pete county. They wandered five days in snow without food or fire and were found frozen. Cox likely will recover though both feet must be amputated.
Baltimore December 7 updates list changes in the Baltimore and Ohio railroad hierarchy effective tomorrow. Arthur Hale becomes general superintendent of transportation replacing J. C. Stuart who resigns. L. J. Hass moves from Pittsburgh to succeed Hale. I. G. Rawn shifts from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh. his successor to be chosen.
Berlin critics divided over Hauptmann drama with a brilliant opening crowd response. The author was repeatedly summoned to the curtain but reviewers say the work lacks true dramatic force.
Rev A L Chapman at Shortridge Memorial Church extolled the Woman's Board of Missions highlighting its global reach from Jamaica to India and Mexico. He noted Montana support, 15 cents monthly, and described early women’s outreach and hospital efforts begun in 1900 with $136,000 spent last year. He closed with a stark image of Welsh miners and the gospel’s dynamis power.
Stock inspector John W. Collins captured Mose Willard a 1 year old youth in Meaderville and jailed him on a horse stealing charge. Albert Wagner reported two horses missing five weeks ago traced to Willard's camp in the lowlands. Henry Pinel and family thank friends for support during bereavement.
Special correspondence reports Melrose resident James Forrest, 4 elleen Keeper of Heela, died suddenly after a three day illness. He had lived in Hecla since moving from Utah seven years ago to run a business there. Remains will be moved to Brigham, Utah for interment. Other notes include Mrs. Annie Stuart's death in Mackay Idaho and Joan McIntyre's return to Melrose after spending years in Alaska.
Special Dispatch reports Division No. 272 of the Order of Railway Conductors meeting at Swanton's hall Havre with 50 members. New officers were elected including Chief conductor John Strain and Secretary Treasurer Peter Growie who is reelected for a seventh term. the group will lease Swanton hall for the next term and the Pittsburgh grand division delegate is H G Gleason with Jake Meyer as alternate.
Manila December 7 Monsignor Guidi the apostolic delegate prepares to publish a papal bull to the Filipino people. Publication is delayed as translations are not finished. The bull may define the church position in the Philippines and outline plans for church reorganization.
Snowy streets in Butte create slips and slides as cement walks become hazards. Rubber matting installed at storefronts helps pedestrians avoid tumbles while sleighing returns uncertainly and youths use sidewalks for toboggans.
Special Dispatch notes Diamond Willow camp of the Women of Woodcraft elected its officers for the ensuing year. New officers include Guardian neighbor Mary G. Cassidy past guardian Catherine Davey adviser Nellie McGrew clerk Cecilia Martin banker Mary Auld attendant Mary Nanck magician Nellie Meadowcraft captain of guards Agnes Zirbes circle physician Dr J H Irvin inner sentinel Bridget Dye outer sentinel Maggie Horash and plans winter meetings and a hoped rise in membership.
Twin Bridges reports that the sheep industry is an important factor in the material wealth of the valley, underscoring its role in local economy and livelihoods.
European skin expert Prof Anna asserts dandruff stems from avascular scalp disease with germ activity under the skin. A new remedy Herpicide promises to destroy the cause, kill dandruff germs, halt hair loss, and promote lush growth. Sample available by request from The Herpicide Co Detroit.
The region near Twin Bridges sustains 3,700 native sheep with Morris & Co. bringing a band from Idaho due to feed scarcity. Herders agree the year marks the most prosperous period yet for Madison County's sheep industry.
Markets were inactive and featureless last week in London. Loans eased early as cash rose from IMF payments and government disbursements, but reserves faded after refunds to the Bank of England and transfers abroad. Roosevelt and Shaw reports barely moved sentiment. Western cues may drive Wall Street first.
A surveying party of three men for the Wenatchee Electric Light and Power company drowned in the Wenatchee River near Leavenworth. The men were W R Wanser of Seattle Ed Coolee and M Martin. Coolee's body was recovered.
Caracas dispatch notes the English cruiser Retribution from Bermuda and the German cruiser Genelie from Willemstad anchoring at La Guaira. The Spanish warship Naurifles has also arrived at La Guaira in a tense regional showing.
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