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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
15
Residents report a surge of robberies and holdups as men with revolvers target pedestrians. Wilfred Page is knocked unconscious near St. Ann's hospital after losing his wallet, while a city attorney narrowly escapes thanks to two women who intervened. Police note suspicious characters lingering near homes as fear grows.
The late Wolf Copinus left all property to Mrs. Wolf Copinus in his will filed yesterday with a petition for an executor. His son Louis Copinaus filed a petition to be appointed as executor of the will.
The Fraternal Brotherhood announces free admission to Anaconda lodge for A. O. U. W. members who pass a medical exam. Applications must be filed within 30 days. Initiation fees for new members are waived during the promotion. M. C. Leonard, Deputy Supreme President.
A large congregation attended the gospel services at First Presbyterian Church last evening with growing popularity and interest. The song service was described as splendid.
An advertisement argues that Africans have perfect teeth due to diet and undisturbed digestion, contrasting with civilized diets. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion, claiming better dental health through improved stomach function. The copy urges readers to mail for a free sample from F. A. Stuart Company in Marshall, Michigan.
The choirs of the Methodist Presbyterian and Baptist churches conducted and participated in the meetings. It is probable there will be another week of these services under the Anaconda Ministerial association with next week’s services at the First Baptist Church.
Harvey A. Nell and his Courthouse rink decisively defeated the General Office lineup last night to become custodians of the Mathewson trophy. Nell ordered a pedestal for display and asserts his team is invincible. A rematch is scheduled for this evening with a large crowd in attendance.
Community notices from Anaconda feature social events and visits. Highlights include masquerade balls at the A O H hall on Feb 12 and Feb 14, a L C B A card party Feb 13, skating at the ice rink, and various visits by W E Ernst, K P Passmore, G M Kennedy, and others. Funeral attendance for Silas King noted.
Nellie Bracken was granted a decree of divorce from Frank Bracken by Judge Winston in the district court yesterday. Desertion was alleged as the cause and proved by the plaintiff and one witness.
The Raymond Hitchcock case was scheduled for February 24 despite defense objections. An affidavit claimed the comedian was booked on tour through March and that detaining him would harm his manager and touring company. The court rejected this, stating bail of 7500 dollars would be forfeited if Hitchcock does not appear.
In New York on February 11 Judge Hough heard argument on the demurrer to federal indictments against KF Augustus Heinze for improper certification of checks and misappropriation of Mercantile National Bank funds during his presidency. Briefs are due by Saturday as the judge reserves a decision.
The funeral for William Layton, found dead in bed on Gold Creek Saturday, was held today in Missoula. An autopsy conducted last night determined death from acute congestion of the lungs.
Five years in the penitentiary at Deer Lodge was imposed by Judge Webster on Marion Bullitte. Bullitte, a Black man accused of shooting at Officer Farrell on Christmas night, was found guilty by a jury last night in Missoula.
Deer Lodge valley ranchers report broad pilfering of farm utensils, livestock, poultry, and even running gear for hay rakes. Much of the loot is said to be brought to Anaconda, with fences torn down and woodpiles disturbed. Edward Beal from Lost Creek seeks his stolen property and identifies suspects, while Goldsworthy, Thomas, and Bailey plead guilty to petty larceny for taking an old buggy. Sentencing slated for today.
General S B M Young retired army officer and Yellowstone superintendent urges increasing Fort Yellowstone garrison to four troops of 100 men each with two model camps in the Firehole basin and Yellowstone lake outlet. He proposes keeping two troops at headquarters for discipline and instruction and awarding foreign service pay to enlisted men to educate tourists about regular soldiers.
Miles City February 11. A deal closed transferring the general store of W B Jordan & Sons to new partners, forming the W B Jordan Mercantile company. The former W B Jordan Mercantile dry goods store remains, now operated by H W MelIntire as the H W MelIntire company.
The Smith Drug company of Anaconda promotes Vinol a cod liver extract with peptonate of iron said to concentrate all medicinal elements from cod liver and discard the oil. It is claimed to aid pulmonary wasting diseases and restore strength in children and the elderly with a money back guarantee. Sold in Butte by Newbro Drug Company.
The city’s oldest mercantile house linked to Leighton & Jordan traces back to Capt. John Smith who set up a trading post near Fort Keogh. The deal, reportedly to block Jordan’s plan for a fourth bank at Miles City named Home National, involved T. A. Marlow, Major J. E. Edwards, E. L. Richardson, and Kenneth McLean. Charles Barr’s alleged in, later denied by principals.
Fair Grounds conducted seven races on February 11. In the opener Inela won at three furlongs with Kitty Fisher second and Exotic third, time 38.8 seconds. Bobbin Around captured the five and a half furlongs, Needmore second and Ben Walmsley third, time 1 12.25. Flaxman won seven furlongs with Balished second and Prytania third, time 1:32.60. Ralbert took six furlongs, Royal Onyx runner-up, Big Ben third, time 1:17.20. Ethel Carr won six furlongs with Fred Mulholland second and Copper third, time 1:17.60. Dr. McClear edged Bertha KE. second and Sponge Cake third over one mile 70 yards, time 1:50.20. Hughes triumphed in the mile 70 yards, with Gilpin second and Creel third, time 1:50.40.
Results from six races at Futurity course and nearby tracks list Halford and Sack ville winners with times from 1:11 to 1:62. Notable victors include Fred Bent in the Lathrop handicap and Ruth W. in the seven furlongs.
The program lists six races with winners. Merrill wins the first over five and a half furlongs in 1:07 2 5, Bold takes the three furlongs, Pontotoe wins seven furlongs, Sidney F. wins the Alhambra handicap, Fastoso wins the mile and an eighth, and Giovannia Balerio captures five and a half furlongs with Creston Bay second and Succeed third. times noted for each event.
Mrs Belle Schoonover sues J P Nettles to recover 330 for a team of horses bought last fall at Carlton. She alleges promise of return if unsatisfactory, Nettles counters with hay delivery claim. Trial in Missoula district court, jury still out after late session.
Hell Gate lodge of Elks in Missoula hosted friends with card playing and a varied program. Prizes went to Mrs. J. I. Montgomery and Dr. R. Beck. Col. Thomas C. Marshall served as toastmaster. Performances included cornet imitations by H. A. Scott, a song by C. F. Healey with Mrs. Wiseman on piano, a black-face sketch by Crooks and Reno, and Italian orchestra music. The night ended with a dance.
Missoula Feb 11 Frank Conley traveled from Deer Lodge and, with Mrs Higgins and the Higgins family, discussed the condition of George Higgins whose mind was affected yesterday. It is likely he will be taken to a private sanitarium in the East and his reason may be fully restored in a few months.
Missoula February 11 The county commissioners were in session but took no further action on the courthouse matter. In the forenoon they met with a city council committee about building a pesthouse near the city to house contagious disease cases, a plan for joint city county use.
Hamilton readers catch a parade of local visits with names like Ben Click Darby D. W. Bean Lake Como J. Conkey Ravalli republican Tip Lee P. M. Flugstad Emil Magni Mrs Fred Illisk and Charles MacRae among others passing through the city with routine updates on health moves and relocations.
United States Consul Arnold reports that Formosa will end foreign sale by a selling agent and send Japanese commissioners to open offices in New York London Berlin and Paris. The government monopoly, started August 8 1899, aims to raise revenue as Fukien and synthetic camphor compete and prices fall. The British firm remains agent until March 31 1908.
Gertrude Steinmiller of South Missoula died last night at her parents home from heart failure. She was 16 years old. No funeral arrangements have been announced.
Missoula on February 11 reports Ulah Woodman a stenographer in the office of Forest Inspector Sherman has received notice of her appointment to a new stenographer position.
Livingston case hears debate on whether a police officer may arrest and seize a prisoner from a business premises without a warrant. Counsel T. A. Snell of this city and A. J. Duggan of Carlinville attended the Monday session. both unavailable for comment.
An old health ad urges readers to consider kidney issues and promotes Kilmer Swamp-Root as a remedy. It claims nine tenths of sickness comes from kidney trouble and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York to every reader who has not tried the product.
Prof. William Hotchkiss in the United States argues that synthetic diamonds would ruin diamond mine profits, while a manufactured rubber could transform global wealth. He notes demand outpacing supply for rubber and imagines tires priced at 10 to 20 dollars versus current 100 to 300 dollars, urging invention.
The report notes radium’s scarcity and global spread in tiny amounts. It cites Mme Curie's 1902 discovery and identifies pitchblende from Joachimsthal in North Bavaria as the main current source. It estimates a pound would cost about $900,000 if purchasable.
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