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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1902
Page
4
Sheriff Jack Conley retraced fruitless efforts to capture Joe Slater, a noted horse thief, whose wagon and four horses were stolen near Glasgow. Conley’s mileage bill was reduced after unavailing hunts, while Slater remained at large, linked to pine tree and telepole decoration in early days.
Interest surrounds the Powell county contest for sheriff where Democrat John McMahon challenges official results showing Barnden ahead by 608 votes. McMahon seeks to invalidate eight votes and allege miscounting, with hearings slated in Anaconda and Deer Lodge counties as the legal battle proceeds.
Chief Taylor returns to duty following a fall that left him with a leg injury and a disfigured face. Frank OBrien the thief, tied to Taylor’s work and tied to Fred Gangner in land affairs, is under scrutiny as investigators press for answers. Public sentiment shifts toward accountability as council discussions loom on the case.
The readable portions are garbled with numerous misspellings and broken phrases. No coherent event or identities emerge to summarize into a factual item.
Involving multiple parties, the contested matter centers on affidavits and filings in a bill of exceptions. The counsel James represents the contestants while the Anacon charge at the trial references the date and actions taken.
At a recent meeting of the Paul society the following officers were elected President Gene Bich vice president Pratik hadiens George Stokon Eve dohyn Ostrom physician Sahn Barkovien Matt Pagoge and George Matich. The installation of officers will take place Sunday in January 88. The Paul society is a beneficiary organization meeting twice each month.
Typhoid fever claimed a victim yesterday as Mrs. Hatt, wife of Henry Pirtork, died on Tammy Bint streets. Remains will be sent to Dados, California, for interment. A list of local names appears with multiple figures and incomplete entries, reflecting community notices and lost or damaged text.
Local notes report a special sale on fresh meats featuring Maiten chops and tatton rows with promotional emphasis. Details are limited and text readability is fragmented.
Commercial listing for Independent Meat Market in Anaconda area with telephone contact 68 A.
A general call targets past campaign workers and supporters as Anaconda readies for next spring municipal elections. Talks hinge on placing two parties in power with a citizens ticket possible, while candidates for mayor and city clerk emerge. Geirge Storrar’s sheriff picks remain undisclosed amid ongoing party realignments.
Fragmented recipe text describes good muffins and falcon rising pancake flour. Mentions milk, sugar, baking powder, wheat and corn blends. Contains unreadable names and garbled phrases. offers a rough method to mix ingredients before adding leavening and heat.
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