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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
9
An old advertisement lists New Year fruit cake flavors and confections such as vanilla and peppermint bonbons, along with fresh roasted coffee offering extra value. It promotes meats and cheese sections with various cuts and prices, touting quality and free service. The copy reads like a bustling grocery promotion with references to Minnesota stock and several product lines.
Judge Chaney issued an alternative writ commanding clerk Roberts to appoint two justices of the peace or appear in court to show cause why testimony in the contests cannot be taken. The move follows affidavits and petitions by candidates Gilchrist and others alleging failure to designate depositions, with county officials advising restraint. The case lists several contestants and attorneys as proceedings proceed under election contest statutes.
A charity event distributed toys candy and money to children, led by Mrs A H Jones of Associated Charities and several local donors including Mrs John Noyes Jr Mrs Henry Mueller and Mrs Jonas. Volunteers ensured most youngsters received gifts despite some deserving cases being uncertain.
A Monday evening wedding united Mise Anna Paulson and Arthur True at the bride’s home 317 South Crystal street. Rev A H Henry officiated with Prother Paulson as best man and Miss May Meclens as bridesmaid. The couple plan to reside in Spokane for a short time after a brief wedding trip.
Panic erupts as fire engulfs a basement and spreads to a neighboring second hand store causing residents to flee in scant clothing. Chief Ranger Sanger notes multiple fires in the 3 block area on Kist Seat Head Park street while firefighters work to contain flames and save stock.
The Montana and Great Northern Railway updates its timetable with shifts to match the old Great Falls and Canada line. The line will start a train from Falls Monday morning January 5, arriving at Indianapolis in the afternoon, with several schedule changes including a one hour later start from Butte and adjusted departure and arrival times for Virgin and other stops. The timetable outlines passing through Selby, Virgin, and other points, with service frequency and days varying by location and direction.
A Great Falls dispatch reports William Coal Dis cnty and Nancy W Goates filed a separation agreement dividing personal property. She receives the city home on Seventh Avenue South, the lot, furnishings, and the farm with stock and equipment. he gets a half lot by the family home and farm articles including two blocks and a grindstone.
Mrs Dan Courtney claims her 1 year old baby was taken from its bed during a dance. She appeals to Under Sheriff McGuigan after learning the father abducted the child, seeking help to recover the infant amid divorce troubles and court custody questions.
A meeting of the Silver Bo Liquor Dealers association elected officers for six months. Officers are President A J Mullin Vice President Jerey A Clifford Treasurer Adolph Weigstein Secretary W W Jones Trustees George McGahan Frank Walker. Also mentions patent grant to Rand C E Porter and fertilizer spreader by Philbrook. Mrs A Dane Webb appointed secretary at Rebbe Custer county Townsend listed.
Local market advertises turkey goose and duck prices from 3 to 5 cents per pound with a large stock of poultry and meat. Includes ham bacon tongues and various cuts with prices such as 68 cents for smoked calf tongues and lard at 1.30 per five pounds.
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