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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1902
Page
12
A reminiscence recalls a 19th century prank on County Commissioner Billy Jack when workers raised a mock sign reading This is the House That Jack Built on an unfinished courthouse wall. The joke strained relations for years, as residents teased Jack over graft fears during courthouse delays.
Smith, a local railroad yard worker and steadfast union man, faces pressure as he confronts a minor offense and thoughtless act that puts him at odds with developing commission actions.
Great Falls notes report a verdict against Sterubers and mention a potential appeal. Banks and post offices will close for a city observance though no school events occur. Teacher certificate exams are set with County Superintendent Kerns. Obituary for Mrs Matilda Cheliquest records a Saturday funeral. New citizens Elizabeth Cremmer and Andrew Johnson are sworn in. Carl Weyner receives a five year penitentiary sentence for a series of forgery crimes, to be moved to Deer Lodge. The former Cashier Matteson home at Fourth Avenue North is sold to C T Grove for 9000 dollars. Mrs H H Matteson is ill at her north side home.
Montana honors Washington's Birthday with state offices and courts closed while stores mostly stay open The holiday brings a long weekend for schoolchildren and a chance for festive events at the town theater and churches A list of local activities includes a performance and a community program at the family theater and a noted actor appearing in a show in town
The county attorney dismissed the case against Jar Wilder Sullivan charged with first degree assault in the stabbing of James McHale. McHale survived after hospital treatment and Wilder Sullivan was released from custody after the discharge.
Helena letters confirm receipt of a subscription including checks drafts and cash totaling 809.08 from William Sealion of Sil Mon county to the Mensley Memorial Fund as the county’s banner contribution. The note thanks Sealion and committee member F P Sterling signs the acknowledgment.
John Mohan pleaded guilty in Judge McClernan's court to pocket-picking a man named Wright in a Park Street saloon on January 1 and was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. The defense sought six months but the judge rejected that term. The related Breen damages suit in district court alleged malice in a publication about the 1990 election riot. the defendants admitted publication but denied malice or damages to Breen. The article claimed no harm to Breen's votes and described the riot reporting as in good faith and current news. The Plymouth mine owners' request to enjoin the King property suits was heard and held under advisement by Judge Chaney. The Gambetta injunction matter was set for yesterday. no court session today, and civil calendars resume Monday with Judges Varney and Clancy.
Ambrose Patenaude, longtime Helena resident, died Wednesday and was buried this afternoon from his home at 22 Broadway. Rev. Charles L. Bovard of St Paula M. E. church led the service as friends gathered for the funeral.
The pallbearers were ill members of the Grand Army, while the deceased had fought in the Civil War though not belonging to the Grand Army. The report notes the service for a Civil War veteran among ailing veterans.
The Berlin diet reopened the dispute over Herr Kauffmann’s confirmation as second burgomaster. Baron von Hammerstein cited grave objections and said the emperor reported the facts. Traeger accused delay to turn municipal affairs into a party power struggle against the king.
A Hessian diet caucus demanded Grand Duke Ernest Louis explain why he sought a divorce from the Grand Duchess. Prime Minister Roche hinted the explanation would be delivered in private to the chamber behind closed doors. The separation was pronounced by the Darmstadt superior court on December 22.
In Cleveland on February 2 the Lakehore accommodation train wrecked near Oberlin after leaving at 3 pm. Head Brakeman Bates suffered serious injuries from leaping through a window, causing paralysis in his lower body. The engine and five cars left the rails and piled in a ditch, but passengers escaped through doors as crews cleared the track.
A Washington's Birthday program at the Epworth Church features a multi act musical and tableaux program. Performers include Mrs B Welrick and Magnus Hansen with choral and instrumental pieces such as Sweet and Low Love's Old Sweet Song and Tenting on the Old Camp Ground. Reservations for seats are available.
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