Damages in Smelting Case Won by Watsons in District Court
The jury in the Third district, Judge Napion presiding, awarded J. W. and Henry Watson $3,000 against Colusa Parrot Smelting and Mining for pollution of Silver Bow creek waters used for irrigation along the Deer Lodge river. The suit, seeking $20,008 and an injunction, centered on waste from the smelter containing oxides of copper that allegedly degraded local farm land and water quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napion
Third Judicial District
J. W
Henry Watson
Colusa-Parrot Smelting and Mining Company
Senator Clark
Silver Bow Creek
Deer Lodge
Wilsons
Napton
Clark
Defendan Company
Silver Bow
Professor King
Butte
Traphagen
State Agricultural College
Bozeman
Deer Lodge River
Emil Startz
Dr. Sturtz
Deer Lodge Valley
Warm Springs
J. H. Denny
State School of Mines
Koote
Colusa-Parrot Company
Rathbone Sisters Meet Tonight In City Social
Local notices describe a Rathbone Sisters meeting at the Presbyterian church lecture room this evening, with various city figures visiting from Butte and Chicago. Advertisements note fresh furniture for sale at 501 West Fifth and bargain hardware at Strains and Thuesons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fifth
Law and Order League
The
Presbyterian Church
Switchman in Critical Condition at St Ann's
M. J. Whelan, a switchman injured at the new works last Sunday, remains in critical condition at St. Ann's hospital. He was crushed between two cars and now has paralysis of the lower limbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Whelan
New Works
St. Ann's Hospital
Mr. Whelan
Anaconda
Elk Lodge
J. W. Frush
The
Anaconda Copper Company
St. Ann’s Hospital
Mr. Frush
Forger y arrest shocks Great Falls as ex-newspaper man is nabbed
Special Dispatch reports from Helena that Thomas D. Wright, a former newspaper man, was arrested on forgery charges. Police Chief Cook requested the arrest after a bartender at the Milwaukee hotel cashing Wright’s two checks for 25 and 1 dollars, allegedly signed by David G. Browne former collector of customs in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Great Falls
Helena
Thomas D. Wright
Cook
Milwaukee
Wright
David G. Browne
National Capital
Rich ore found near Sheep Gulch stirs Anaconda stampede
Reports from Sheep Gulch near Anaconda indicate rich gold and silver ore three quarters of a mile south of the courthouse owned by C H Closterman and J J McCaffery. The area, previously known as the Dingler prospects, drew a mining rush years ago. excitement resurfaces as inspectors bring specimens to the city and owners plan immediate work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
C. H. Closterman
J. J. McCaffery
Dingler
Sheep Gulch
Will Be Buried in Canada Charles Olding Remembered in Nova Scotia
The body of Charles Miller Olding who died after a fall from a telegraph pole will be shipped to Nova Scotia for burial. Services are at 4 p.m. in the Methodist church with Rev. Macurdy officiating. J D McKay will accompany the casket to Canada. Olding was a prominent Good Templars member and officer. the group met to plan an escort to the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miller Olding
Nova Scotia
Macurdy
J. D. McKay
Canada
Olding
The
Good Templars
Touring Party Returns From Southern Travels
General Manager M. Dean of the Butte Anaconda Pacite railroad and his wife Mrs. Dean led a party of Rueste on a months long tour through the southern states aboard the manager's private car. They were hosted by the Deans and enjoyed comfortable travel, expressing happiness to be back in Montana with guests including Mrs. Hugh Spencer and daughter Miss Ella Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap, and Mr. and Mrs. Ross of Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Butte, Anaconda & Pacite Railroad
Montana
Hugh Spencer
Ella Spencer
Dunlap
Ross
Great Falls
Carpenters Union Ball at Turner Hall Promises Large Crowd
Next Friday evening the carpenters union plans a ball at Turner Hall with high turnout expected. Nearly 209 in prizes will be awarded to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union
Turner Hall
Probate court appoints administrators in three estates
Judge Napton appointed David W. Evans administrator of Mary Semaltz estate pending bond of 1000 dollars. Public administrator appointed for Frank Lucey estate. Similar order made for It Loomis estate.
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Napton
David W. Evans
Mary Semaltz
Frank Lucey
It. B. Loomis
Mrs Pinkham Invites Sick Women for Health Advice
Mrs Pinkham invites all sick women to write for advice. She has guided thousands to health. Address Lynn Massachusetts.
Hun on Savings Bank Depositors withraw Pounds from Detromnd Issteprution
A report notes a man in connection with withdrawals from a savings bank, targeting depositors. Details describe unauthorized access and suspected scheme involving forged or misused funds. Investigators pursue leads and security reviews.
All Comers Paid in Full at Detroit Bank Run
A rush at the Jefferson Avenue branch of Dime Savings Bank plus the main bank on Griswold and Fort streets led to deposits being paid in full though the bank kept doors open past the 3 PM hour. President Livingston promised payment of all deposits by tomorrow morning.
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Detroit
Mich
Jefferson Avenue
Dime Savings Bank
Griswold and
Fort Streets
Livingston
Washington
Government Appointments and a Poet Laureate
A Washington official boasts of impartial appointments and defends the poet laureate selection, saying lack of poetry skill did not hinder the appointment, highlighting perceived government fairness amid controversy.
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Washington
Telephone Line Bid Notice and Credit Claim Alert
Bids due March 1902 for a Dillon & Basin Telephone line from Wisdom to Bannack Montana with 22 poles per mile and No 9 galvanized wire completion by July 1 1902. Notice also lists a claim deadline for D Cohen Sr debts with assignee George P Wellcome in Anaconda Deer Lodge County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon & Basin Telephone Company
Jackson
Mont
Wisdom
Bannack
D. Cohen
Main
Anaconda
Deer Lodge County
George P. Wellcome
D. Cohen, Sr
Dursten
Proposals sought for Montana Insane Care and Capitol Projects
Montana state board invites sealed proposals for two years of care and maintenance of the insane starting April 1902. Proposals must be sealed and labeled to the State Board for the Insane and opened March 9, 1902. Also invites bids for granite curbing and brick sidewalk at the State Capitol, Helena, due February 27, 1902. State Capitol Commission declares right to reject any bids.
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Sioners
Helena
Mont
Board of State Griece Commissioners
Ievites
Deer Loige
Montana
George M Haya
Office of the
Board State Prison Commis
State of Montana Office
State Board Commissioners For
Atate Board of Commissioners
Menther Totana
State Board of Commissioners For
Gaid
State Capitol Commission
Bailey Block
State Capitol
State Capital Commission
BE. B. Kennedy
Anaconda Business Directory Notices and Listings
Fragmentary directory item shows businesses with brief notes on services and contact lines. Readable names include local stables and service providers with sparse address or phone details.
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Anaconda News
Watsons
Plaintiers
Chas, W. French
Anaconda, Mont
Riley-Dwyer Liquor Co
John Gund Brewing Co
la Crosse, Wis
Tres
New York
W. R
Rathbone Sisters
Flor de
Baltimore
Lyman’s
Optician
Hammerslough's
Schlappi
Short’s Store
A. O. WH. Hall
Julian McGill
Minneapolis
Fred S. Sutherland and
Lee Cohen
F.C. Bowlus
J. Mandel and
G. Thomas F. Casey
Chicago
City
Wiliam, Davidson and
C. H. Alexander
G. H. Sully
J. R. Mullins
Verberkmoes
Optician and Jeweler
East Park
Minnie Malfoy
J. W. Wein
West Third Street
J. KE. Thompson
St. Louis
Daniel Sully
Willis FE. Boyer
Augusta True
New York City
Hickory Street
West Fourth Street
Dewey Hall
Miller Olding
Marguerite KE. Cavender
Ehret
St. Paul's Church
Zachariah Doe
Hayes
East Fifth Street
Ite
Thueson
Whelan
P. H. Burns
Charlies Julian
Sisters’ Hospital
Charles Carlson
Ehret’s
Hel
Ena
Ohio Steel Ranger
Courthouse
Nests of
Merc and
Mes
Ana
Conda
Hack
Hall
Kate Berg
Knights of Pythias
No. 58
Commercial Florel
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Karr Bera
Lydia BK. Pinkham
Hun
Cincinnati Enquirer
Martin McNally
McNally
Peebles Corner
Pickles” O' Hearn
Yhearn
Xannad
Philippines
Taft
Keppler Jewelry Co
Main Street
B., A. & P. Railroad
New- Bro
Henricide
Newsro
Henricipe
Trumbull & Beebe
Sansome St
San Francisco
Cal
Copper City
Copper City Commercial Co
Anaconda, Montana
United States
John S. Marshall
Igos
Daly Bank and Trust Company OF
John Q. Toolf
M. B. Greenwood
Louis V. Bennett
Casaier
Norbeck
Cashion
Cohen
Ser
A. A. de Kay
M. Bawyer
Bank
County
State of
Ke, DE Kay
Anaconda Business Directory
Law
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