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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1902
Page
8
The ad guarantees five dollars off each of Lander's felt mattresses and claims they match or exceed the quality of a patent elastic set mattress priced at fifteen dollars. Shoppers are invited to see the merchandise and get posted.
A Butte resident reports a coal ton weighing 1400 pounds while another buyer found 1800 pounds in a ton. Merchants deny any ton exceeding 2000 pounds, citing city ordinance 468 that requires certification of weight upon delivery and scales inspection if demanded. The debate centers on fair ton delivery and enforcement costs.
The Helena land office was notified today that the commissioner of the general land office has issued orders related to land matters in Montana. The brief dispatch confirms official communication from Washington to Helena regarding federal land administration.
The mineral land commission upheld the Helena land office finding that the tract near Castle is mineral. Fern Cook Simon Durrand and Sam Southwart protested the initial non mineral classification after a hearing and evidence review.
The Thornton Hotel offers a ropean plan at $1.50 per day and up and an American plan at $3 per day and upward. Guests are promised finest table west of New York.
Ed Smith, a long familiar face to police with prior jail terms, was arrested for stealing a horse blanket after a citizen identified him. He is held at the county jail to serve an unexpired term, with Getz and Bonner in custody for questioning.
Kempmeier and Frank Harlow advertise coal delivery from Rock Springs Rocky Fork Gebo to any quantity on short notice. Call 538 or send address to I. B. P. care Butte hotel before Wednesday.
Mrs Augusta Trask of Deer Lodge assisted by Past Grand Chiefs Mrs Hmma pee and Mrs Jessie Gunnday installed Faith ful lodge D O H A O U W officers including past chief of honor Mrs May Short chief of honor Mrs Elizabeth Yeager lady of honor Mrs Layina Rose and others in a ceremony at the lodge.
The record lists participants in a ceremony with roles including Mrs Nellie Casey usher Mrs Mary Hickock inner warden Mrs Amela Sailer outer warden Mrs Alice Casey physician Dr Allen musician Miss Della Sailer trustee Mrs Clay Hamilton and notes that after the ceremonies a lunch was served by the chief of honor Mrs E Yeager.
The Nonpareil club met for a business and social evening. Henry Murray was elected president, Miss Johnston vice president, Miss Richards secretary, Dr. Pinkle treasurer. A cannniee was appointed and a program followed with songs, recitations, and a luncheon before dancing.
Virginia City resident W Dickerson is registered in Butte. Ex congressman A J Campbell returns from New York. A boy born to Mr and Mrs James Martin at 204 East Granite. Various residents and visitors from Great Falls Neihart Livingston Missoula Philipsburg Chinook Lexington Kol. Mrs Cullen and Mrs Shannon share holidays in Butte.
Butte residents prepare for winter coast trips as local visitors join from Big Timber Hamilton Meaderville and Mount Bethel. Nat Beasley plans extended trip to British Columbia while H J Kooser heads to Los Angeles. Unity M EB Sunday school in Meaderville names Skewis as superintendent and staff. Mount Bethel EF selects Handle as superintendent and staff.
Judge Clancy rules Sanders and J M Hinkle may stay as Scheur’s defense, after earlier refusals and a suit by former lawyers Pemberton Maury and J L Vines. The ruling comes amid fights over guardianship and Scheur’s capacity as disputes with his wife and attorney suits unfold.
A joint Senate committee announced a memorial meeting for McKinley to be held in the House of Representatives chamber at noon on February 27. Secretary Hay will deliver the address as part of the commemorative ceremony.
The text notes a seven member committee on publication of proceedings. It references article details and organizational roles but lacks full context or additional names, dates, or locations.
A Pacific coast underwriters meeting led to a new Miles City policy rule that insured property cannot exceed three quarters of its actual cash value. The clause is stamped on each policy item and limits liability to the pro rata share of three fourths of value, with separate treatment per item. Also reports Kalispell Oil & Development, Vornue Clothing and Shoe, and Hight & Fairfield incorporation in Montana towns with stated capital stock and directors.
In Springfield Kentucky on January 11 a mob seized Jim Mayes a Black man accused of assaulting a white girl. They freed him from jail entered the high school yard and hanged him from a tree. The body was cut down and an inquest held by the coroner.
Helena dispatch notes daily incorporations as new companies form to prospect. The report highlights rapid growth in business ventures and the ongoing interest of investors in exploratory enterprises.
Senator Hale has introduced a bill for a $490000 naval experiment facility at the Naval Academy Annapolis. The project follows Engineer-in-Chief Melville’s plan to create a government run site for engineering problems beyond private capacity. The plant aims to boost naval research and aid manufacturing and shipbuilding sectors.
The steamer Athlon under Captain Harry Barrington ran on a reef while sailing from Seattle to Bremerton. Forty passengers escaped in lifeboats to Bean's Point a quarter mile away. the vessel remains stuck on the rocks and is awaiting assistance.
The full court affirms Justice Drake's sentence of three months in jail for Elder Brooks of the Christian Catholic church in Zion for counsels against medical care for a child with diphtheria. The ruling may push Dowie followers out of the province.
Johannesburg January 11 The chamber of mines reports December mine output at 52 897 ounces of fine gold up from 39 705 ounces in November.
Judge Varney to hear a motion for a new trial based on sensational affidavits in the Minnie Measley mining case. Attorney Walsh filed the motion for the plaintiff. argument on striking the cost bill was also presented by J. K. MacDonald. Judge Harney questioned jurisdiction and consented to law briefs. An error in the bill of exceptions was corrected by agreement before further argument.
A revival meets at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist church of Butte. Rev. J. Miner from Kansas, who has aided a Colorado church, leads the series with a large chorus to assist. Miner is praised as a logical preacher and gifted singer. The public is invited to attend evenings of gospel teaching and singing at the church.
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