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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
18
Local notes mention rent pianos from Orton Bros and various residents visiting Helena Spokane and Chicago. Snippets list coal firms Hespin Heine eye ear nose throat doctor and fresh seafood at Dick's Place while noting licenses, rail updates and social events including marriages and church auxiliary officers.
Livingston December 16 The board of county commissioners met late to avoid the December deadline and will reconvene January 27 A bid for medical attendance for the county poor failed to meet terms with four bids all at zero monthly fee The board rejected all bids and ordered new advertisements published The note ends with a Christmas sales pitch for A Itkin leading loan and diamond broker.
Gen John A Leggat and an opponent played a seven-up card game in Granite street saloon in 1895. Leggat held a $2,500 check from the Butte & Boston company which the winner cashed. Payment was stopped and the case has reached a fourth trial now with legat and Harrington dead. The check, with interest, is worth over $5,000.
Albert J. Beckman faces a verdict on the murder of Helen Kelly with experts divided over his mental state. Doctors testify Beckman shows paranoia while others deem him sane after tests in the county attorney’s office. The case hinges on whether he is responsible for the crime as jurors receive instructions and weigh testimony. Community notices include a card party by Walkerville Hive No. 23 and a Turkish bath ad.
The Pittsburg and Montana company agrees with McQueen addition property owners to close Hickory Street for a tramway project if the county grants the right. A stipulation was filed with the county commissioners and an order closing the street was issued. Funeral notices report George Jacka funeral set for Friday at 2 PM and Charles H. Hillman at Richards’ parlors with Mason and union affiliations.
The article touts Mayer’s imported plate and cup souvenirs with standout savings. It notes labor produced profits “all velvet” due to minimal rent and light costs, claiming a selling force increase without new overhead. Prices highlighted include $20 for a four piece set and other engraved cards and announcements.
Terms cash or each payments. $5 down and $2.50 to $5 monthly. Brand NPW piano players various makes at $160 and $175. Out of town buyers urged to request catalogues and prices. Call now and complete purchase before sale closes.
B J Falch former assistant postmaster of Butte left for Chicago to report as inspector of post offices. He was expected for Seattle or Spokane but is ordered to report to J E Stuart in Chicago. Mrs Falch remains in Butte and Basin until his headquarters are fixed. Burnt leather smokers sets offered by Christie Leys. Atlas at 81 East Park Street advertises fresh crabs and chowder.
United States Commissioner W J Naughton holds testimony in the Rand versus Stefano land contest over 160 acres at Elk Park Jefferson County Rand claims homestead act occupancy while Stefano contests. Social dance hosted by Modern Woodmen Royal Neighbors Silver Bow MWA and Silver City at Pythian Castle Thursday night December 17 from 9 to 12. admission free.
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