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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1904
Page
17
The Principal Branch Office of the Standard is at 28 East Broadway, Butte. Telephone 422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
A reminiscence recalling Butte’s early business scene. Five current merchants from a past era, two banks, absence of paved streets, muddy springs, no streetcars, hourly stage lines to nearby towns, and a miners economy with few deposits due to cheap silver. References to local people, places, rail lines, schools, and gambling culture illuminate the town’s evolution.
Bits from Butte including people visiting from Bozeman Helena and Billings, a public library closure, Sunday post office rules, and local sales. Mentions: J G Sanders in Helena, Arch ie Lochray in Great Falls, J B Trevarthen in Helena, Carlos Warfield from Chouteau county, Dr A Barquis Garnet, D Goldberg, F Jones Billings Produce, Dr Heine Pennsylvania block. Also Grand balls at Renshaw hall and a New Year matinee. Northern Pacific adds electric sleeper to North Coast limited. Coal ads and phone 538.
Sam Nixon, landlord at 909 Utah avenue, faces grand larceny charges in Justice Taylor's court after allegedly attaching a tenant's wedding trousseau and related clothing to secure rent and later removing trunks and belongings. Two searches failed to locate the trousseau, delaying a preliminary hearing and sending the case to district court. The Mitchell family, occupying two apartments above Nixon's store, reported their personal effects and a piano were also disrupted as part of the dispute over rent and attachment.
Matt Hill, a Finlander and miner from Butte, was arrested on a warrant alleging drunkenness and malicious mischief from December 28 at the home of Mrs Annie Karki on Anaconda road. He allegedly ripped dresses of the witness and her daughter while intoxicated and is jailed awaiting a hearing before Judge Boyle.
Federal writs halt enforcement until Feb 8 1904 following Judge Morrow ruling on Heinze and allied interests. Inspectors visit Michael Devitt and Rarus mines in Butte area to assess looting of high grade ore amid long court dispute.
A. J. Davis sent a petition to the county commissioners asking to strike $9,514 in mortgages from his assessed property because they are assigned to the First National Bank. The bank is not taxable. Davis says much has been paid on the mortgages not reflected in county records. The petition was filed with no further action.
John Oglebay a recent Butte arrival with a peg leg was arrested for passing a $35 worthless check at Hennessy Mercantile. Detectives traced him among several similar checks and found no money or papers on him. He claimed to be Tipton Indiana a resident and sought attorney Alexander Mackel's endorsement. The case likely forgery hinges on Mackel's signature.
The Stationary Engineers' union No. 83 held its annual ball at Renshaw hall, ushering in the new year with a dignified, orderly gathering in Butte. Attendance grew as stores closed at 10, with committees led by Lyford, Stevens, Creighton and Beadle ensuring a grand event. Joseph Corby directed the floor.
Mary Greeley sues William B Jenkins to recover 1500 after a false imprisonment case. Attorneys seek ownership of Jenkins assets held by nonresidents to satisfy judgment. Referee Donlan intervenes to prevent violence and compels or quashes testimony planning further session.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural remedy that aids digestion and restores cheerfulness. It claims the tablets perform the stomach’s digestive work, prevent sour stomach, and rest the organ, with testimonials including Rev. J. R. Hoag of Wymore, Neb., who says they cured his six year dyspepsia and heart symptoms.
The Western Union and A. D. T. in Butte consolidate with Levi S. Wild overseeing both. Posey, longtime A. D. T. manager, leaves today for Spokane. Employees presented Posey a gold headed silk umbrella with gold inscription. Wilde gave the speech. Posey delivered a brilli ant response.
The Christian Science society in the city has moved from Pennsylvania block to Orton hall at 215 North Main Street. The new hall seats 175 with reading and ante rooms. Miss Peck is first reader and Mrs Dorothy Trevarrow is second reader. the space will be used this Sunday.
Des Moines reports banker Charles F Woods killed himself last night inside the St Charles bank. The institution is said to be in good condition and no others are reported harmed.
A letter to Ameri can Labor President Dan McDonald praises the newly formed Farmers Union of Missoula. It cites benefits from better farmer merchant relations, an organized warehouse, and controlled sales. Officers for six months: President J S Kemp, Vice President William Pinkham, Recording Secretary Oscar F Toombes, Financial Secretary Charles E Coleman, Treasurer Charles Hart, Guide M A Robinson, Guard Joseph Miller.
Deputy Sheriff Johnson Dowling of Gardiner brought William Smith in on the park train last night. He was convicted before Justice Hulse of stealing various articles from S. M. Fitzgerald at whose ranch he had been employed as cook. His trunk was examined under a search warrant and some missing articles were found. He was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail.
Atchison Kansas December 31 Mrs Ida Rowan wife of Captain A B Rowan died today Captain Rowan was famed as the man who carried the message to Gazeta during the Spanish American War outbreak in Cuba.
To whom it may concern the Brownfield Canty Carpet Company announces closure and cessation of business. Creditors and customers are advised of pending final settlements and disposition of remaining inventory.
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