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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
19
The Standard announces its principal branch office at 2% East Broadway Butte with telephone 422. Advertising rates are furnished on application.
Butte residents and visitors are noted in a string of short items. Mentions include Orton Bros rent planes, Dr Schapps, Owsley block, H J Schreiner of Pony, A R Jacobs of Dillon, H Burrell of Great Falls, Frank Thomas from Missoula, Nettie Dykes of Livingston, Samuel D Goza from the capital, Dr Heine eye ear nose throat, a new birth for Mr and Mrs Harry Pedlar, 27 Henry Avenue, H T Poindexter’s arrival from Dillon, F S Graham and wife heading to California, January Delineator and Designer at the P O News Stand, A L Love from Helena, James Breen in town on business, Kemmerer and Cheyenne coal offered by Citizens Coal Co, Frank R Miles of Kalispell leaving for Flathead county, Edward Cardwell of Jefferson Island making visits, John N Kirk traveling to Alaska for mining property, NP electric lighted sleeper added to North Coast Limited, Paul A Fusz visiting from Helena, Lydia Gould grand larceny trial set, possible plea and two years, hearing on bank case against Constable McGrath continued, Fred H Drake trustee of Geiser estate.
Special Dispatch from Helena reports Frank E. Mayall, a well known Helena resident and longtime employee of George L. Tracy, has died in Riverside, Maine. Funeral planned in Riverside on Thursday. A Mason and Helena Elk, active Unitarian, health failed over a year ago leading to retirement. he left Montana with his wife in July 1903 to stay with his sister Mrs. S. D. Howe in Riverside.
Henry Lischer publisher of Der Demokrat in Davenport Iowa has died at an advanced age. A pioneer German newspaper man in the Northwest he is noted as a veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars.
A Turkish bath named Joyce operates beneath the Great Northern ticket office and remains open for patrons at all times.
A dramatic rescue reports a man lifted high in the air narrowly escaping a fatal plunge. Eyewitnesses describe quick action by bystanders and responders that prevented serious injury. The incident notes ongoing investigations and safety reminders.
A French wagon driver narrowly escaped serious injury when an Oregon Short Line train struck his ore wagon at the South Montana street crossing. The wagon and horses were demolished while the street car suffered only scratches. The wagon owner Scott hauls ore to the Butte reduction works. the driver could not be identified due to language, but had a clear view of the tracks.
The funeral of a local man was largely attended and conducted by Rev. J. E. Noftsinger. Masons accompanied the cortage from the house to the depot as the Great Northern train left at 8 o'clock with Mrs. Clark the widow and brothers Arthur and Benton Clark. The services and funeral will be held in Jackson on Friday.
Burglars forced a front door at Tickell and Spargo on West Broadway and robbed a slot machine of 35 dollars in nickels about 2 30 yesterday morning. The cash register and stock were untouched. Police connect the crime with a recent series of slot machine robberies by the same group.
Catholics in Butte marked the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with solemn high mass and special services across all churches. A relic from the Blessed Virgin’s tomb was exhibited at Sacred Heart with praise for the authenticity of documentation from Rome. A memorial Mass for Bishop Brande followed, praising the late prelate’s life and work.
The Butte Rod and Gun club offers a $250 reward for the recovery of the bodies of May Wright and Bridger Williams. Payment will be made by the undersigned, C. H. Smith, secretary.
Reynolds and McDowell located at 46 East Broadway propose a one year loan of six thousand dollars on first class real estate security, mortgage or deed. The note indicates a party seeking financing and cites the security arrangement and lender contact.
A Itkin advertises available diamonds for purchase inviting potential buyers to review the diamond stock.
An apparently demented man, shivering and hatless, wandered the west side last night in a serious condition from exposure. Policeman Laughlin detained him, and at the city jail he could not communicate. He spelled his name as Mariz Poreksiu tich, suggesting temporary insanity. He will be held overnight for further examination.
Coal and Wood. Montana Transfer Co delivers coal and wood orders with prompt service. Visit 15 West Broadway or call 23 for fast delivery. For Christmas gifts see A Itkin, leading loan and diamond broker.
Frank Sulvan of South Butte was yesterday named a defendant on petty larceny charges for stealing coal from Northern Pacific Railway cars. He was arrested Monday with two 16 year old boys by special agent R H Goddard. Sullivan posted bond and awaits arraignment in Justice Taylor's court. his companions were released for lack of evidence.
Mrs Ignatius Donnelly is seriously ill at St James hospital from appendicitis. Doctors held a consultation and decided an operation was not yet necessary. A second consultation will be held today. Attending physicians were Dr Ignatius Donnelly Dr Christopher Turner Dr T J Murray and Dr M C Smetters. Mrs Donnelly has been ill only a few days. Band at the rink tonight admission ten cents.
The remains of Clayton M. Clark who died at his home 606 West Park Street were sent last night to his parents’ home in Jackson Michigan for interment. Funeral services were held at the Clark home at 4.
If a family smoker receives cigars, quality matters. Newbro Drug Co offers high grade popular brands both domestic and Havana. Cigar boxes priced from 2 to 10 dollars as a holiday gift option.
Christie and Leys offer a varied assortment of novelties for smokers including pipes, lighters, and unique tobacco accessories. Shoppers can browse small, stylish items suitable for gifts or personal use.
The 14 year old Godfrey McNeil died after an accidental shooting by Antone Contrario on Noble street Saturday. Funeral rites were held at 2 pm at Daniel McNeil's home in Meaderville. Interment followed at Mt. Moriah cemetery. Contrario remains jailed with expected short detention prior to release.
J H Brown became so unruly on North Main street that Policemen White and Barshaw arrested him. He will face Judge Boyle this morning. Dc Bushfield, 35, died early yesterday. Funeral set for 2 PM at 739 South Wyoming Street residence.
Mrs Emma Murray, wife of Henry T Murray a prominent local politician, is reported dead prompting an investigation. A note from Mr Murray claims murder by thieves while another coroner report lists apoplexy as the cause.
The Towa Society for the Suppression of Disease and Degeneracy in Des Moines has drafted a bill for the next assembly requiring a physician's certificate of examination before issuance of a marriage license.
William Bell a Tekoa hotel operator died at 11 p m in Spokane Washington He was born in Lansingburgh New York 63 years ago and spent the last 12 years in Washington in the hotel business He will be buried Wednesday at 10 a m
At Oakland, E M Brattain wins five and a foul disqualification alters the result in the fifth race. Yellowstone shocks by winning the first race at 15 to 1, Arabo beats Dupont by a nose in the final event, and weather is fine with a fast track.
In New Orleans December racing summary Irene Lind say wins five furlongs with Morning Star second and Little Jack Horner third in 1:02. Frank Bell takes six furlongs with Big Ben second and Van Ness third in 1:14 2 5. Bountiful wins four and one half furlongs with Symphony second and Trossachs third in 55 percent. Witful captures one mile with Ancke second and Bondage third in 542 percent. S d on wins one mile and a half with Adelante second and Airlight third in 2:42. Foresight wins seven furlongs with mainland second and Inquisitive Girl third in 1:31.
List of weights and entries for five races at today’s meet. Entries include Stirling Towers Katie Wolcott Toto Gratiot Cherries Schwarzwald Caribe Altrada Bright Moon Sir Lewis Border Mark Leash Maud Muller in race one and multiple contenders in races two through five, with weights and purses noted for each horse.
In a clear weather race day the sixth race features names Corito Velma Clark Prestolus Cougar Ohio Girl El Rio Shannon Frank Woods Cambeceras Royalty and others listed with odds and numbers on a fast track. The quick aquid update notes a mile and an eighth distance and a selling IOU bet with several horses such as Velma Clark Prestolus and Ohio Girl highlighted.
The program lists six races with distances ranging from three quarters of a mile to one and a quarter miles. Entries include selling and purse events with weights or prices, noting horses such as Sly Boots Autogone Cir cus Girl Bobby and J P Mayberry. track conditions are cloudy and the track is described as good.
Dayton Ohio December executive committee clarifies entry rules for the American Bowling Congress national championship at Cleveland February. Under the Indianapolis plan any club or bowler may enter if compliant, but clubs gain voice in congress only through affiliation with a local city organization.
A good attendance witnessed the sale of W. C. Whitneys stable with horses auctioned without reserve. Hands Down sold for 3300 guineas and Mintagen for 1450 guineas. Christie & Leys advertise a band at the rink and latest cigar cases as Xmas gifts.
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