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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1902
Page
7
Butte items report piano rentals from Orton Bros and Montana Music Co, new lodge officers, notable visits, births, deaths, illnesses, and events. Includes hotel listings, theater matinee, a 10-pound birth, sheriff transport to Warm Springs, marriage licenses, and local business moves on US Route.
Butte and Helena baseball fans learn that Montana clubs will enter the Pacific Northwest league joining Portland Tacoma Seattle and Spokane. Manager McCloskey says terms were settled with Northern Pacific for rail rates and most players cannot jump Northwest league contracts but plans call for a strong showing once the season opens.
Chief of Police Reynolds received a letter from Tardy’s sister seeking his whereabouts. Samuel Tardy, last seen in Menominee, Michigan, had been absent for 30 years and was found dead at St. James hospital in Butte from rheumatism. He died Christmas time, with no known relatives beside distant kin in another state.
Pat Noonan aged 42 died Friday night at 12 30. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p m from Miners Union hall.
Chief Reynolds receives a letter from Mrs. Hawkins of Minneapolis asking about Albert Miller of Owatonia. The included school official's letter says Minneapolis police gave the boy a ticket to Butte, Montana, noting he wished to go there to become a cowboy.
Bozeman resident John Maxey visited Butte while Helena insurer William Wallace stayed at the Thornton. A case against Evan Fisher for assault was dismissed by Judge Boyle. Oil was struck in a Montana Oil Pool well at two feet depth reported to General Warren from Dillon. The Thompson Investment Co. sued James Learny for possession of Jasper lode claim property. Divorces Harrington and Armstrong entered default. Young Henry Metz, 11, injured in an accident, shows signs of recovery. County attorney filed complaints against Murphy Rivet Cronin Harley for burglary of James Piquett’s shop. An autopsy over Mike Murphy’s remains noted the abdominal bullet entered vital areas.
The Butte Land Investment Co sues Cora L West and others for sale and partition of the Twist lode claim, but defendants contend the surface was platted for town lots and mining value is nil. Sheriff Furey returns with C F House amid murder investigation. House allegedly said he needed money and displayed a large gun shortly before Mike Murphy was shot.
Three young men with guns assaulted Hum Tom as he walked to Whatley's for bread. They took 12.40, a silver watch, and fled. Officers were nearby but the victim was choked to silence. The robbery occurred about 150 feet from Park Street and near Park and Main.
The Single men reverse prior losses by beating the Married men in bowling. They roll a combined total of 1 009 pins in a standout game, with strong showings from Kitto McKinley Tonrey and Perham across three innings.
Notice announces the dissolution of the partnership between John G. Holland and James H. Lynch operating as Holland & Lynch at 223 North Main Street Butte Mont by mutual consent. Holland is appointed to liquidate, assume liabilities and collect debts. Dated January 2 1902. Holland then states he will continue the business and seeks patronage.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania a wreck near Ss Q Tower seven miles west of the city left one railroad worker dead and four seriously injured with several others lightly hurt. Property damage was heavy.
In St. Louis at the Coliseum the six days walking match shows Shelton, a Black competitor, ahead after two days with a 2 PM tally of 246 miles and 15 laps.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will begin three Chicago investigations next week to gather data for a presidential message. Probes cover packing house products and dressed beef, the Burlington Northern Pacific Great Northern combination, and grain movements to eastern markets. Subpoenas issued to packing house officials. railroad officials receive letters.
The American line steamer St Louis will sail from Southampton Saturday next carrying Senator and Mrs Chauncey Depew and Mr and Mrs Nat Goodwin among its passengers.
Mining figure H H Smith reports General Shafter mine in Virginia City district may open commercially after a $45 000 sale aided by A J Jones and John Rattle of Rugby. Amalgamated company allegedly completed $400 000 purchase of Boss Tweed and Clipper mines in Pony district, with B G Davis lending expert validation.
A brief note on drawing from principal cities and using global letters of exchange. The text references availability of all parts of the world, indicating a broad scope for international currency and trade access.
Fragmentary text shows a product called Pat eaakie bench T Tablets promoted to relieve irregular menses. Manufactured by Paris France and for sale by Newbro Drun Co Hutte agents. Limited legibility but implies medical remedy circulation and fast results.
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