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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
9
The fragment lists multiple brands and can sizes with weights and percent details including Peacock brand 12 percent content in one and 3-lb cans, Richelieu brand 5-lb cans noted, indicating a price or stock notice for canned goods.
Northern roads run nearly on time as western grain shipments surge. Great Northern reports high earnings with 47,000,000 bushels moved to date, twice last year, while warehousing improves and farmers store grain awaiting better prices.
Northern Pacific shows continued strong earnings with $1,202,253 in the fourth November week, up $314,409 from the prior period. Since July 1 total earnings reach $19,478,310, an increase of $4,017,577 over last year, with no expected slowdown amid a favorable winter outlook.
Great Northern reports November gross of 3 770 415, up 1 055 599 from July as profits outpace July to December gains, though Northern Pacific remains higher. Freight and passenger traffic run strong, with full equipment capacity taxed amid regional grain prosperity.
The Colorado and Southern railway considers erecting clubhouses near yard tracks in Denver Pueblo Como and Trinidad Colorado with libraries reading rooms gymnasium baths lockers and assembly rooms for social events and lectures. Maintenance costs would be shared by the men and the company with modest dues to ensure value.
A team of 50 men is at work on improvements to coal deposits near Wallace Idaho, under the Northern Pacific. The men press ahead with excavations and supporting structures as part of ongoing site upgrades.
The advertisement promotes European plan at $1.50 per day and up, American plan at $3 per day and up, claiming finest table west of New York. It also suggests musical gifts like a guitar, mandolin, folio, roll or stand, noting Orton Bros. at 219 North Main Street as the best source.
In Judge Olsen's court John Kelly promised to abstain from alcohol for at least 12 months after his wife and four children accused him of threats and disturbance. The court, citing leniency, released him with a warning and directed him to the priest for pledge guidance, seeking fewer future court appearances.
The case against Charles Sanden for larceny as bailee was postponed indefinitely when witness George W. Karlman could not attend. Other cases were dismissed due to non-appearance of witnesses, including Dan McDonald and Frischeau, who faced larceny as bailee charges. Regal mandolins and guitars advertised as sale items at Orton Bros. and Beebe Grain Co noted in the same notice.
In the bankruptcy court Day Bros and Anaconda furnishing firm filed a petition, the 216th in this court since the law took effect. The same day Ruth G Clinton, four, died. funeral at 2 pm from 45 West Daly Street, Walkerville.
The unionized tin and sheet-iron workers of Butte announce a ban effective Jan 1 1902 on materials that could have been manufactured locally. Non local materials must be ordered from firms employing union tinme n and cornice workers, via Tinners' Union No 143 at Orton Bros 19 North Main Street for music and musical merchandise.
An article touts Bissell Cyco Bearing Grand Rapids Sweeper as an infallible dust collector with labor saving, carpet protection, and health benefits. It claims several improvements and lists prices from 2 50 to 3 50 in various woods and styles as a practical Christmas present.
Holland and Lynch gain favor with affordable Rhine wines sold at home. The price list shows Rhine Wine extra per bottle and Port Wine extra per bottle at low cost, with other labeled beverages including Como Whiskey offered per bottle.
In Park City an action seeks to set aside a tax deed for delinquent 1892 1893 property due to alleged failures to publish and file the delinquent tax list for 1894. John N. Kirk represents the plaintiff. Separately Samuel D. Sumwalt sues Alexander J Lewis William D Bartlett and Henry J Bartlett to quiet title to mining ground located Jan 1 1892 and improved with yearly work and cash outlay.
Joseph R. Silver applied to the district court for a writ of review of Justice John Nelson's action in a case brought by W. H. Mathews for recovery of two horses. Mathews' ownership affidavit prompted a search warrant, allowing sheriff possession, which Silver contests as jurisdiction over an ownership affidavit. Judge McClernan issued the writ setting the hearing for December 21. J. L. Vines represents Silver.
C C L Miller sues contractor Joseph Johnson and owner J A Nadeau for 220.40 and to foreclose a lien on the northwest corner of West Galena street and Ren shaw alley. A second suit for 13, attorney fee 100 and lien foreclosure on property in Hornet addition by William Kennedy against Harry Shaffer and others.
Anthony Prizgint sues Elolda Prizgint in district court on the ground of desertion. The couple married in San Jose California in September 1897 and the defendant allegedly deserted the plaintiff on the 24th of the following month. Attorney Charles KK appeared for the plaintiff.
The appraisers appointed in the matter of the estate of Fannie Provost filed their report yesterday fixing the estate value at $1500.
Washington December 12 Chairman Payne of the ways and means committee and Mr Richardson of Tennessee the ranking Democrat prepared majority and minority reports on the Philippine tariff bill Payne will explain the new bill noting revenue needs for development and schooling while the minority plan covers colonial policy imperialism and protection in detail
Alfred Moses, a Highland Bay smelter employee in Hing ham Utah, was killed when he fell and was cut in two by a descending elevator shaft. The incident occurred December 12 and involved a heavily loaded elevator catching him at midsection.
Mrs Roosevelt plans a public reception for ladies in the White House on Saturday from 3 to 4 pm. She will be assisted by cabinet ladies and will be joined by several young ladies including cabinet circle members. This marks the first public reception by a White House mistress since the Cleveland era.
Gertrude Simpson, 15, was acquitted in Creede Colorado after a trial on the murder charge for shooting and killing her father Dr. A N Simpson coroner of Mineral county. The defense claimed the father abused her and threatened to kill her.
The New York City comptroller opened bids for 7,801,000 dollars of city stock bearing interest at five percent. One million matures in 1945 and 4,001,000 in 1946. Kuhn, Loeb & Co and Parsons, Leach & Co submitted a joint bid for all stock at 106.91.
In Berne on December 12 Dr Joseph Zeemp of Lucerne vice president of the federal council was elected president of the Swiss Federation for 102. Zeemp is a Catholic conservative.
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