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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1903
Page
1
County board adjourns after a quiet session as commissioners hear Eliot Tant company business and related matters. Officials review routine items and set future meeting dates while noting no major policy changes. The session closes with standard procedural approvals and announcements.
County commissioners approve bond refunding plans with 10,000 available for nonpurchase use and authorize a contract to Wilkin H. Stewart under prior terms. Bids for county printing and medical attendance are discussed with Jefferson County Seating and Mason Progress among bidders. resignations and appointments include Sutherland’s retirement, Hewitt named peace officer, and John H. Wellcome chosen as livestock association delegate.
The trial of Tene Gravelle, alleged Northern Pacific dynamiter, begins Monday at 10 in district court before Judge Biale. A pretrial jury panel will report, with possible delays to secure a 42 member panel. The proceeding is expected to last two weeks or more. Lincoln Working indicated six state witnesses, while defense seeks eight subpoenas via Leon Ia Croix.
A Buffalo physician touts Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges as a safe charcoal remedy. He says daily use improves health, complexion, breath, and purifies mouth and throat. Sold for 25 cents in drug stores. lozenges are honey flavored and contain willow charcoal.
Testimonials from Mrs Mary Crawford Dr Beardaley Kelly and others claim Herpicide cures dandruff and hair loss removes cause by killing the dandruff germ. Individuals from Oakendale Champaign San Francisco Detroit and Butte report new hair growth and prevention of baldness. Sold by leading druggists with sample offer in stamps.
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The annual state boiler inspector report covers the past three years noting no boiler or steam connection explosions in Montana under the inspector's supervision. It cites three boiler explosions in 1903 on Lilac Street causing fatalities and injuries, all dismissed in calculations, and urges attention to low pressure boiler practices. The report concludes with Bailey urging tighter oversight, as this office has seen its busiest period in three years.
Indicted by a jury for selling whisky to Indians on the Blackfeet reservation, Thomas McGovern was arrested on the road to a trial. He appeared before the court and was granted a bill, with pleading due next Monday. Deputy Sheriff Wal led the arrest. McGovern’s ranch is near Dipnyer.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena December 12 notes the Montana Adventist association filing articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. The charter aims to establish benevolent, denominational work including churches missions and charitable activities. Directors named include Wille of Bozeman Rev de CL Koster Teays of Washington and others.
Directors of the Big Oliwh Company met at Henry White’s office. William Winter was named secretary at the last meeting. A 2 percent assessment on capital stock was voted for current expenses. Li B O'Donnell is new president. Board members include IL A Watling, Mitehotll, No Mte- Vrary, Thor 2 Welthroy and Gustaf B Peterson. Superintendent to be chosen next March.
Special Dispatch reports Judge rank Henry issues an order fixing term dates for county courts across multiple counties. It lists Mesriest out dates for Park County and Carton Sweet Grass with Mondays in January February February May August November March June September and December, detailing first and second Mondays as specified.
Special Dispatch reports the North Coast Limited on the Northern Pacific arriving five hours late due to a blizzard in North Dakota. Passengers from 31, Paul describe heavy snowfall starting last night with several inches depth and no wind reported in the area.
Andrew Chart reported that George Thawa, ill at the hospital, was found near a wharf in IMMMuga after wandering in cold weather. He nearly froze to death. Crowes later brought him to the hospital two weeks ago.
Marguerite Mr. Strags county school superintendent announced an apportionment of funds from county tax collections to the street districts. The plan assigns 188 districts across the county with a total stated amount of $17,084.33 of which $1,?50 goes to the El Wings district and Colum M district ranks second with $61,038.
John Jacobs sues Mrs. Nettie Anderson to force repayment of failure to expend $3 per acre over three years on a desert land claim near Corn. Register Tir Mingame and Receiver Renton at Great Falls report the case and its subsiding details.
Following a severe thunder shower at midnight the temperature fell rapidly over thin sea. Northwesterly winds prevailed through morning. The rain and frost created icy surfaces and lingering mist, as reports describe the weather turning to genuine winter conditions.
The Montana Senate Finance and Claims Committee pressed State Treasurer Barrett with questions about deposits and balances. Barrett testified that bank deposits exceeded state funds limited by law and denied illicit withdrawals, naming the banks and balances as of Sept 1909 through Nov 1904 and detailing debts, commitments, and safeguards. The committee urged tighter controls and recommended the Board of Examiners reduce state balances to not exceed half the capital stock of each bank and review all bond pledges on state funds.
An article discusses the history and treatment of the common cold, arguing misbeliefs about origin and digestion. It endorses Dr. Humphreys Seven Seas and Speelite Ny remedies as stomach-boosting aids. Product details include 35 cents and a free medical crusade offer from Humphreys Medical Co.
Correspondents report from Owl Creek and nearby areas about mining activity, preparations for cyanide processing, and Cross camp plans. James Shannon and Castner plan returns with outlooks for spring growth, while Cross aims to expand routes to Alsennip. Social items include a Grantsdale wedding of Albert Patterson and Mabel E. Newell, and county business with Ravalli commissioners, new county doctor, and a leaving Nelson party. Local dance hall remodels, store clerks ready for seniors, and looming saloon shutdown under the Ravalli county dry law are noted.
Correspondents recount the Montana legislature at Helena in a rare public diary style. Lawmakers enjoyed a holiday atmosphere with mass meetings, masquerades, entertainment, and socializing, while committees handled the real work. A 1000 cottonwood trees project and the doctor’s car drew humor as delays and rail issues frustrated some backwoods reporters.
Special dispatch reports Spokane resident A. Gillis, a contractor, was arrested in Helena on embezzlement charges. Police O'Brien and Gardner held him awaiting Spokane sheriff arrival. Accused of siphoning four cords of lumber from Gilbert Lumber Co. in Spokane.
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