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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1900
Page
13
Indignant residents petition county officials demanding a quarantine at Nelson’s home amid suspected smallpox. The county chair and attorney warn of legal duty and potential damages for failure to act as the Parrot company contests Nipper mine receipts and theft cases emerge. Garters in silver and gold offered.
A gray haired man identified as J. D. Perry was beaten at the Great Northern saloon on South Arizona street. Perry says proprietor Theodore Werlin struck him with a bang and Samuel Carleson kicked him as he lay on the sidewalk. Dr Pennington and others saw part of the incident and will testify against the saloon men.
The ad lists five different styles of birth month rings available for sale starting at $1.75 each at Hight and Pairfield. Bread varieties salt rising graham and whole wheat are offered at Woman's Exchange on Lil W. Broadway.
Mrs. Katie Zorn wife of Louis Zorn aged 2 years died Friday night after weeks of illness. The Dorville musician family recalls her talent. A funeral is planned from the residence at 16 South Idaho Street with Requiem High Mass at 10 AM and procession to the cemetery via St Patrick's Church. The mother is en route from Tacoma to attend.
Match boxes in silver and gold showcased at Hught and Pairfield's store. Zithers autoharps flutes accordions concertinas harmonicas and music rolls also offered by Montana Music Co. Men’s overcoat priced at ten dollars and turkey advertised at Bouchers. Four room house with furniture for sale for fair price at 110 East Granite Butte.
The entertainment committee met to finalize plans for teachers attending the state institute at the High school next Wednesday to Friday. Eight invitations will be sent to friends and visiting citizens on Thursday. A committee of Young Leamy and Spiers will draft invitations for city papers. The event is described as an unusually important social function with no children admitted.
Case Gravelle and Eryin showcase a new line of fur garments promising stylish warmth for winter shoppers. The dealer promotes the coats and jackets as ideal gifts for friends and family cette season.
Judge Lindsay ordered guardian James Wilton to pay maintenance for Mamie Rodgers by Monday or face contempt, after prior partial payments ceased. Judge Smith rejected a new trial in the Grand Opera House suit. Various estates, guardianships, and divorces were processed, including a Robbins divorce and related custody, with assets, wills, and guardianship bonds set. A wife sued for non support against W Jones claiming Los Angeles property and $100 attorney fee.
New York dispatch says Mr Heinze and Standard Oil interests have negotiated toward a Northwest settlement with Amalgamated, aiming for harmony and possible joint interests. It notes ongoing difficulties with Senator Clark to be resolved in any accord. Later items advertise Montana Music Co and Xmas piano offerings from Orton Bros.
W W Stone and R Ledyard recount scenes from travels. A Montana lawyer allegedly borrowed and squandered funds after a debt dispute, prompting the collector to abandon pursuit. The Delphos Ohio Phelan hotel uniquely furnishes each room with a Bible, heavily used by many visitors who later achieved prominence.
Rh Hamilton a popular photographer died yesterday morning from typhoid pneumonia after a brief illness. The 38 year old Missouri native resided in Butte for six years and was famed for jovial good will. A brother in law will arrive from Denver for funeral arrangements.
Seattle on December 22 1900s coroner concluded the man who died from a knife wound Friday was William Burke or PF Connelly formerly of Omaha Nebraska. Burke-Connelly withheld his attacker’s name and died without revealing it.
Max Schiffler, the world roaming cyclist, leaves Butte after praising local hospitality. He travels without money, relying on gifts, and collected signatures from generous supporters. Schiffler recounts a humorous encounter with C W Clark over a Kodak request and a two dollar horse pool loss.
N O s d e ll of Pony and E H Palleys of Missoula are in Butte on business. George McAndrew of Dillon and C H Schmidiap of Helena visit the city. A H Currier from Bozeman and W T Luddy of Jefferson are in town. T M Shaw and Ed Martin of Lewiston also visit. T F Rowe of the Emery mine returns home for holidays. Marriage licenses issued include Will Redford with Anna Tietjen and others. Frank Corbett returns from Europe ahead of legislative adjournment. James Brown of the Butte Times returns from Grass Valley, Cal. The Lewis and Clark case against Anaconda extends filing to Jan 2 1902.
The New York Tribune portrays Counselor Nolan as a colorful Tammany Hall figure known for wit and odd reforms. He trained in Ireland and arrived in America years ago, later seeking a $7000 post but offered only a $1.20 position by Richard Croker in a notable exchange.
A tall imposing figure, Nolan defies friends advice and dresses in a flamboyant frock coat. He quips at a New York delegation HQ in Kansas City and delivers a sharp comeback to a judge as a perfect courtroom wit.
Sister Sanghamitter, also known as Countess De Canavarro, has arrived in San Francisco from Honolulu and will campaign for several months to spread Buddhist teachings across leading North American cities. Born in Texas, she formerly married a Portuguese minister to Hawaii and now leads the Haha Bohdi society promoting Hindoo prophecy through education and translation.
A market hunter, Chris Hansen, escaped drowning near Sausalito when a shotgun explosion tore his skiff, sinking the boat. He fashioned a makeshift life float from a flour sack and oars, used wind to inflate it, and after 15 minutes of struggle reached dry land. From Harpers Bazaar.
Fragmentary Brooklyn game notes describe a spectator comment in a stadium setting. The text hints at crowd reactions and the speaker’s frustration with a teammate or opponent, mentioning rough play and a wall or barrier as part of the scene. The piece preserves a candid, informal voice from the event.
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