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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1902
Page
5
Mrs. M. Smith sues Great Northern Express for 8.75 for chickens shipped from Butte to Anaconda. She says seven of 83 birds vanished after delivery to a livery stable, including a prized game rooster. The express company contests responsibility and the case was postponed to March 4 in police court.
A Chicago woman writes of a hospital case where Grape-Nuts helped a stomach‑sick patient improve after milk was the only tolerated food. The patient gradually recovered by using Grape-Nuts as a daily staple, and others praise its tonic-like effects and digestion aid. The letter also notes a clergyman who finds it clears the mind and aids digestion.
A city notes several social events and business updates including a Modern Woodmen meeting and a Catholic Ladies’ Aid gathering. Marriage licenses issued to James A. Benton and Martha L. Harrington. Minor court case dismissed for lack of prosecution. Local residents travel for mining and ranching interests and a Scandinavian church service announced. Curtain scrim and sewing notions advertised with modest prices.
Reports from Washoe detail ongoing operations at the new smelter with four flumes in use, furnaces started, and extensive piping and office construction. Machinery tests indicate correct engineering work, with air powered locomotives and efficient compressed air systems enabling ore car transport, while repairs and water systems advance ahead of spring demand. Thumson offers spring suits from $16.00.
The Carpenters union sponsors a grand prize ball Friday evening February 28 at Turner hall. Prizes totaling 175 dollars will be awarded for best dancers in each city union. Tickets cost 1 dollar with ladies admitted free. Private compartment cars on rail trains are described as roomy sleeper cars with eight to ten rooms, offering high berths and hotellike comfort, especially suited for ladies and families and the disabled.
Frank J. McGrath buyer for cloak suit and millinery and James R. Chambers buyer for dry goods departments of the Copper City Commercial company returned from New York last night after six weeks away buying spring stocks for their departments.
Mrs Kate Soffel wife of a Pittsburg jail warden who helped the Biddle brothers escape and was wounded during recapture was moved from hospital to Pittsburg by County Detective Robinson. She fully recovered from her wounds and was released on 5000 bail furnished by her father. Charges include aiding in the escape and felonious assault and battery.
News comes of the death of John T. Baker formerly of Anaconda a lawyer with C M Sawyer from 1893 to 1896. He was found frozen to death in the Harrison pass of the Ruby mountains Nevada. He was 60 and had been a resident of Nevada. His sisters Mrs Anna Baker and Mrs M J McCartney reside at 215 East Park avenue.
D Brown was arrested in Boise on a charge of violating postal laws by taking a letter addressed to E. W. Creighton of Spokane. Inspector C. Co. Riches led a pursuit that stretched through Seattle Portland Baker City and Nampa before capture. Brown allegedly targeted mail at Spokane post offices.
Vancouver report dated February 3 states two Native Americans and a grizzly bear lay dead together in forest near River's Inlet. The scene shows a fierce struggle with fatal injuries to the hunters and bear, a smooth bore rifle nearby and long hunting knives buried in the heart and beside a hunter.
Beginning March 2 the Butte Anaconda Pacific line alters time cards and schedules. Trains from Anaconda depart 8 50 am 11 20 am 3 pm and 7 15 pm arriving in Butte 9 25 am 12 10 pm 3 50 pm and 8 05 pm. From Butte departures are 7 am 10 am 12 50 pm 5 15 pm and 11 39 pm with Anaconda arrivals at 7 50 am 10 50 am 1 40 pm 6 15 pm and 12 20 am.
Hundreds of workers tried to invade the chamber of deputies in Bucharest to press for changes to a trades unions bill. Police barricaded the entrance. several officers were injured and 140 demonstrators were arrested.
Fort Benton February report cites a former Valley county prosecutor who says Henry Thomp son fits the Sheriff Young killer description and was seen with gunskill from his side. He fled Hinsdale during the Springdale shooting and boasted of being accused, while painter Charles Russell allegedly used him as the model for a famous cowboy scene.
The War Office denies rumors from the House of Commons lobby that General Louis Botha has made a surrender offer with conditions. The tip originated in Paris.
The item touts largest stock and high grade movements with well chosen patterns and a strong guarantee for the least money. It markets best selection and guaranteed value across multiple watch models and brands.
George Brand of Anaconda Montana notifies co owners that $100 spent on labor and improvements for 1901 on the Iron Clad Lode mining claim must be matched within 90 days or the claimant’s interest will transfer under the US Revised Statutes. The notice is filed in Deerl County records.
Co owner Harry Flower claims labor and improvements on the IAM and Hung Your Eye lode mining claim located April 27 16 by George Gunn et al in Deer Lodge County Montana. If you do not contribute 42 within ninety days your three eighths interest will vest in the co owner.
Daly Bank and Trust Company of Anaconda announces John B. Toole as president and M. B. Greeenwood as vice president.
State Board of Commissioners for the Insane in Helena invites sealed proposals for two years of care and maintenance of the insane. Bids due March 2 with opening March 26 at 2 pm. proposals to be addressed to the State Board. Also bids requested for granite curbing and vitrified brick sidewalks at the state capitol, Helena. Bond required, bids by lineal foot or square foot, due February 27.
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