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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1901
Page
8
A water company scores a financial win as money is returned in proceedings held in Judge Knowles's court. The decision marks a favorable outcome for the utility in the ongoing case, with the judge overseeing the matter.
Helena receives a temporary injunction restraining the city from buying or acquiring a water plant other than the existing one under the plaintiff companys franchise. The ruling overrules the citys demurrer while sustaining the plaintiffs. The decision could settle the water question for nine years if upheld. city officials weigh possible appeal.
Helena Mont Dec 22 City council met to consider a report that money was collected from gamblers and slot machine owners without authority. Alderman Freeman criticized the process and a special committee was appointed to probe the investigating committee led by Alderman Miller. The report cites a transcript of witness testimony and begins detailing the amount believed collected.
In Helena Montana 1901 the chief of police Thomas Travis collected 1550 dollars from gambling operators and nickel in the slot machines on Main Street. Of this 900 dollars came from alleged gambling houses and 650 from nickel machines. Receipts were issued as bail money and later forfeited when defendants did not appear. The money then partially refunded to machine owners while a later complaint proceeded.
The city appealed and will seek higher court review if needed. Judge Knowles announced an oral decision after months of deliberation. The injunction takes effect once the Water Company posts a $25,000 bond, protecting the city while Beaver Creek water rights valued at $30,000 remain under dispute.
P A Kercher of Butte was discharged as a bankrupt by Judge Knowles. James Bor sick of Butte was adjudged a bankrupt and referred to referee Thompson Campbell with liabilities of 753.20 and assets mostly exempt. M M Day of Day Bros Conda seeks adjudication amid insolvency claims of 96.86 liabilities and 5 300 assets including 5 000 stock. Day Brothers member brother signs papers.
Helena December 23 announced the Pacific Northwest Wool Growers association will meet in Helena February 3 4 and 5 with delegates expected from Oregon Washington Utah Idaho Wyoming and Montana. A program is being arranged and the meeting in all respects promises to be of interest.
The court listed sixty two cases including the Pennsylvania matter with hearings starting January 2. Calendar items feature Montana state cases against Stevenson Towner Dotson Woodman and others, with dates ranging January 2 to April 16. Names include Helena City, Anaconda Copper, First National Bank of Butte, and various corporate and individual parties.
Helena Dec 23 The trial of Samuel Garvin and Robert E Lee charged with stealing cattle of the Crow Indians nears conclusion. Prosecution rebuttal testimony and lengthy counsel arguments fill today with jury expected to hear the case around noon tomorrow after Garvin testified about a $2000 cash payment linked to cattle sales.
The Montana supreme court heard the objection of ex mayor E D Weed to charges brought by Theodore Mayer seeking his disbarment. Judge N W McConnell represented Weed while Attorney General Donovan appeared for the state. The court took the matter under advisement with possible dismissal or a referee hearing pending the outcome.
The case Mae Thornton won against the Northern Pacific Railway for 15540, decided in Butte, was revisited by Judge Knowles who overruled the defendant’s motion to set aside default. The court granted ten days to file a motion to set aside the default on inadvertence grounds. The plaintiff was injured on a railroad bridge near Springdale last year and had to walk back in the dark.
The state board of land commissioners decided to offer for sale the timber on section 16, township 6 north, range 21 west, near Flamilton. They declined an offer of 1.50 per thousand for timber in Missoula county and refused M Barnell of Dillon's offer of 10 per acre for 80 acres of school land near Dillon. The board also rejected 10 per acre for 40 acres of school land near Dillon.
Heavy snowfall in Yellowstone has forced deer elk and antelope into adjacent valleys seeking food. Two hunters L McMinn and J McClarty were tried in Gardiner for killing elk near Reese Creek and fined $100 each. Deputy James McBride led the arrest as authorities vow to stop slaughter of elk.
L Shel don of Shields River reports his nine year old granddaughter was kidnapped by the child’s mother from Maine Indiana. The mother arrived from the Shields river valley on Saturday and took the girl, boarding a train eastward. Sheldon pursued and the girl was recovered in Livingston. Courts had awarded the child to Sheldon and he will seek further legal action for return.
Holiday bargains offer marked down Toilet Cases in ebony and silver mounted as well as celluloid Dressing Case sets. Prices shown drop from $12.00 to $9.00 and from $16.25 to $11.60 with many other cheap gifts. Also features chamois vests for $2.00 and a forthcoming bargain list of pocket books.
Bargains offer mixed nuts and shelled nuts alarmingly priced per pound. Eastern almonds pecans walnuts and Brazil filbert types highlighted with prices around 50 cents per pound for shelled walnuts or almonds and 12 percent for mixed nuts. California mixed nuts priced at 3 pounds 500 cents and 2 pounds 25 cents.
A small Bozeman dwelling near the depot, valued about 300 dollars with contents, was destroyed by fire this morning. The article notes the Christmas Miner edition arrived on a delayed train and was greatly appreciated by locals, with many expressions of approval heard.
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